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15Jul2009

This and that in film news: Hugh Jackman to star in 'Avon Man;' 'Septimus Heap' coming to big screen

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 12:47AM | By

Franck Tabouring

Here are some brief film news you shouldn't miss on July 15, 2009:

• Hugh Jackman is attached to star in 20th Century Fox's "Avon Man," based on a pitch by Kevin Bisch, screenwriter of "Hitch." The story follows a man who's laid off and tries his luck as an Avon salesman. Variety says the project takes on a "Full Monty" vibe.

• David Frankel, director of "Marley & Me," is set to helm "Septimus Heap: Magyk" for Warner Bros. The project is based on the book series by Angie Sage. The story follows two babies - one how is the seventh son of a seventh son and is set to become a wizard, and the other who is destined to become a princess. (THR)

• Pierce Brosnan, Patricia Clarkson and Julianne Moore will star in Stanley Tucci's comedy-drama "The Hunter." Written by Tucci, the film follows a middle-aged man "desperately clinging to the vestiges of his once-charmed life and world." Variety describes it as a coming-of-age story.

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Daily news dose: Bello to star in Sandler comedy; Christian Bale to join 'Prisoners'

Monday, April 6, 2009 at 10:11PM | By

Franck Tabouring

Here's your dose of film news for April 7, 2009:

• Universal and Illumination Entertainment are developing "I Hop," a comedy about a slacker who ends up running over the Easter Bunny. With the bunny injured and unable to hop, the slacker is forced to jump in and save Easter. Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio wrote the script. Don't know about you, but this sounds WEIRD to me. (Variety)

• Christian Bale is attached to star alonside Mark Wahlberg in "Prisoners," a thriller written by Aaron Guzikowski. The story follows a man who, after his daughter and her friend are kidnapped, goes nuts and decides to kidnap the man he thinks is responsible. (Risky Biz Blog)

• The charming Maria Bello is in talks to join Columbia's untitled comedy starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, Salma Hayek and David Spade. Written by Sandler and Fred Wolf, the film follows five best friends from high school who decide to reunite on a Fouth of July weekend 30 years later. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Jennifer Garner is attached to star in "Butter," a comedy about an orphan who discovers she has a talent for butter-carving and decides to compete in a town's butter-sculpting contest. Jason Micallef wrote the original script. Garner will next be seen in "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past." (THR)