Box Office: 'Gnomeo' takes over No. 1 spot

None of the two major releases this past week managed to claim box office glory in North America, as "Gnomeo and Juliet" jumped to the top with $14.2 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. The animated family film lifted its total gross to $75.1 million after three weeks in release.

New entry "Hall Pass" with Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis debuted at No. 2, earning a weak $13.4 million from 2,950 sites. The Warner Bros. release directed by Bobby and Peter Farrelly ("There's Something About Mary") scored an average of $4,549 per theater.

Click to read more ...

Movie Review: “I Am Number Four”

Seen on: February 18, 2011

The players: Director: D.J. Caruso, Writers: Miles Millar, Alfred Gough, Cast: Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant, Teresa Palmer, Dianna Agron

Facts of interest: Produced by Michael Bay.

The plot: An alien named No. 4 is hiding from a group of ruthless monsters trying to eliminiate him and eventually take over Earth.

Our thoughts: Although it boasts quite an interesting concept, D.J. Caruso’s new sci-fi thriller “I Am Number Four” takes way too long to lift off and impress viewers with a couple of fast-paced action scenes and an explosion of solid special effects. In the end, the film feels more like a mix of “Twilight” and “Smallville,” and no, that’s definitely not a good sign. Did I also mention it was produced by Michael Bay?

Click to read more ...

First trailer for 'I Am Number Four' arrives

D.J. Caruso's next film is an alien action flick titled "I Am Number Four," and a first teaser trailer has landed online for you to check out. Watch it after the jump. It doesn't exactly look epic at this stage.

"Four" is the big-screen adaptation of the book by James Frey and Jobie Hughes. Kevin Durand, Alex Pettyfer, Teresa Palmer, Timothy Olyphant and Diana Agron star. Michael Bay is one of the producers.

The story follows nine alien teenagers who are sent to high school on Earth after their planet is destroyed. One of them (Number Four, obviously) then discovers he's targeted by a ruthless enemy from his planet.

Click to read more ...

Teresa Palmer boards 'I Am Number Four'

Teresa Palmer has joined the cast of D.J. Caruso's upcoming film "I Am Number Four," the big-screen adaptation of the book by James Frey and Jobie Hughes. She's joining Alex Pettyfer and Sharlto Copley in the film Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg are producing. Al Gough and Miles Millar wrote the script.

The story follows nine alien teenagers who are sent to high school on Earth after their planet is destroyed. One of them then discovers he's targeted by a ruthless enemy from his planet. Heat Vision says Palmer will play Number Six, one of the aliens. Copley will play the lead character's guardian and mentor.

Palmer will soon be seen in "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." She's also got "Fury Road" and "Young Americans" coming soon. Her recent credits include "Bedtime Stories" and "The Grudge 2."

Sharlto Copley goes 'I Am Number Four'

Sharlto Copley, the dude who became famous for his role in "District 9," is in talks to star in "I Am Number Four," D.J. Caruso's upcoming big-screen adaptation of the book by James Frey and Jobie Hughes. The film already stars Alex Pettyfer, and Michael Bay is on board to produce.

The story follows nine alien teenagers who are sent to high school on Earth after their planet is destroyed. One of them then discovers he's targeted by a ruthless enemy from his planet. Heat Vision reports Copley would be playing the lead character's guardian and mentor. Copley next stars in "The A-Team."

D.J. Caruso set to direct 'I Am Number Four'

D.J. Caruso has signed on to direct “I Am Number Four,” the big-screen adaptation of the book by James Frey and Jobie Hughes. DreamWorks is developing the project, and Michael Bay will serve as producer.

Heat vision says the story follows nine alien teenagers who are sent to high school on Earth after their planet is destroyed. One of them then discovers he's targeted by a ruthless enemy from his planet.

Al Gough and Miles Millar wrote the script. Caruso most recently directed "Eagle Eye" (which I enjoyed) and before that, he helmed "Disturbia" (which I enjoyed as well). He also has "Dead Space" in development.

Daily news dose: Michael Bay to direct 'Number Four;' Brandon Camp to helm 'Relativity'

Here is your dose of film news for June 29, 2009:

• Brandon Camp, whose directorial debut "Love Happens" opens Sept. 18, 2009, is set to helm Walden Media's family comedy "Relativity." The story follows a family gathering for the parents' 30th wedding anniversary. Things quickly get out of hand when their children find out they're adopted. Peter A. Craig wrote the original script, with Daniel Cohn and Jeremy Miller completing recent drafts. (Variety)

• Michael Bay, whose "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is leading the box office worldwide, is in early talks to prooduce and maybe direct "I Am Number Four" for DreamWorks. The film is based on an unpublished sci-fi book and follows nine alien teenagers who are sent to high school on Earth after their planet is destroyed. One of them then discovers he's targeted by an ruthless enemy. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Paramount Pictures has acquired "License to Steal," a pitch for an action comedy Shane Salerno ("Shaft") will write. Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, screenwriters of "Star Trek" and "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," will produce the flick, which is loosely based on a Salon.com article about the top-line repo business. (Variety)

Click to read more ...