James Mangold to direct 'Wolverine' sequel

Who knew "The Wolverine" would ever find a director? While no deal is in place quite yet, it finally looks like 20th Century Fox is about to start negotiations with one man: James Mangold. That's right, the "Walk the Line" director may end up helming the action sequel.

Deadline says Jackman welcomes the idea of Mangold helming the sequel to "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" very much. Christopher McQuarrie wrote the script, and word is the film will start shooting soon. The story will primarily take place in Japan.

Mangold also directed the recent action comedy "Knight and Day," the solid Western "3:10 to Yuma" and "Identity." Darren Aronofsky was supposed to direct "The Wolverine," but he dropped out, leaving Fox with a tough choice on who to hire for the job.

'Wicked' musical is coming to big screen

It looks like it's finally happening: "Wicked" is on its way to the big screen. Folks from the musical have already met with filmmakers, and it looks like Universal will try and get this one into production fast.

Deadline says several directors have already warmed up to the project, including J.J. Abrams, James Mangold, Ryan Murphy and Rob Marshall. Whoever ends up doing it, these are interesting choices!

"Wicked" the musical is based on Gregory Maguire's novel "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West." I had the chance to catch it on Broadway a few years ago, and yes, it's a cool story.

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Movie Review: "Knight and Day"

Seen on: June 16, 2010

The players: Director: James Mangold, Writers: Patrick O'Neill & others, Cast: Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Peter Sarsgaard, Paul Dano, Viola Davis

Facts of interest: Mangold also helmed "Walk the Line" and "3:10 to Yuma."

The plot: A secret agent in trouble runs into a charming woman, and together, they try to put an end to the chaos that surrounds them.

Our thoughts: Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz are in great shape in James Mangold’s new action comedy “Knight and Day,” a silly, yet wildly entertaining summer blockbuster stuffed with witty dialogue, refreshingly brainless action and interesting enough characters you’ll instantly like. Oh, and as over the top as the movie really is, I have to admit it’s also incredibly easy to enjoy.

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New 'Knight and Day' poster is online

Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz are back in action together on the big screen in James Mangold's new action comedy "Knight and Day," and a new poster from the movie has debuted online. See it below.

"Knight and Day" is a pretty cool movie, and this is definitely a cool poster. Even though I'm not allowed to post my review until next week, I can say that I totally enjoyed this thing. It's light, funny & action-packed.

"Knight and Day" centers on a fugitive couple (Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz) on a glamorous and sometimes deadly adventure where nothing and no one – even themselves – are what they seem.

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Action-packed 'Knight and Day' clip arrives

Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz are back on the screen in James Mangold's action comedy "Knight and Day," which opens in theaters June 23, 2010. Check out an action-packed clip from the flick below.

You can see some of this in the trailer as well, but it's a fun clip nonetheless. I'm still not entirely sure what to think of this flick, but the action makes it look like a fun ride. Let's hope the humor works too.

"Knight and Day" centers on a fugitive couple (Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz) on a glamorous and sometimes deadly adventure where nothing and no one – even themselves – are what they seem.

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Tom Cruise's 'Knight and Day' gets new trailer

Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz are joining forces again in James Mangold's upcoming action-comedy "Knight and Day," and a second feature trailer for the film has just debuted on the Web. I'm still not entirely sure what to make of it, but I admit this new trailer promises at least some cool action sequences. The film is now set for release June 25, 2010. Viola Davis, Maggie Grace and Peter Sarsgaard co-star.

Fox's synopsis goes like this: The film centers on a fugitive couple (Cruise and Diaz) on a glamorous and sometimes deadly adventure where nothing and no one – even themselves – are what they seem. Amid shifting alliances and unexpected betrayals, they race across the globe, with their survival ultimately hinging on the battle of truth vs. trust. Are you ready for another romantic action adventure?

Watch the new trailer right now right here on IMDb. Feel free to share your thoughts below.

Watch Tom Cruise in 'Knight & Day' trailer

Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz are starring in James Mangold's new action-comedy "Knight & Day," and a first trailer for the film has debuted on the Web. Check it out below; it actually doesn't look that bad!

Fox's synopsis goes like this: The film centers on a fugitive couple (Cruise and Diaz) on a glamorous and sometimes deadly adventure where nothing and no one – even themselves – are what they seem.

Amid shifting alliances and unexpected betrayals, they race across the globe, with their survival ultimately hinging on the battle of truth vs. trust. Are you ready for another romantic action adventure?

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Daily news dose: Sam Worthington is 'The Candidate;' James Mangold to direct 'Little Words'

Here is your dose of film news for July 23, 2009:

• Sam Worthington has signed on to star in Summit's upcoming "The Candidate," a remake of 2008's Danish thriller "Kanditaten." Beau Willimon, whose credits include "Farragut North," will write the script, which centers on a lawyer who mysteriously wakes up in a hotel room and vaguely remembers the woman he met the night before. Next thing he knows, she's dead, and he's being blackmailed for her murder. Worthington, who will soon star in "Clash of the Titans," was last seen in "Terminator Salvation."(Variety)

• James Mangold is in talks to direct "Three Little Words," the big-screen adaptation of Ashley Rhodes-Courter's memoir. The story follows the author's traumatic childhood in foster care. Mangold's credits also include "Walk the Line" and "3:10 to Yuma." Mangold has also been in talks to direct an untitled project starring Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise. (Variety)

• Bruce Lee's family is ready to co-develop a three-part biopic about the martial arts hero, who passed away 36 years ago. Variety says the first part of "Bruce Lee" will carry a $7.3 million budget, with a release date planned for Nov. 27, 2010. No director has been announced yet, but Tony Leung Ka-fai will appear in the project as Lee's father. Lee's brother Robert recently said he wants audiences to see who the great Bruce Lee really was.

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Cruise, Diaz considering new Fox comedy

James Mangold is in talks to direct and Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz are considering to star in an untitled 20th Century Fox romantic comedy.

According to Variety, the film was formerly known as "Wichita" and "Trouble Man." Scott Frank, whose credits include "Marley & Me" and "Minority Report," is on board to rewrite the script.

The plot follows a woman who has terrible luck with men but quickly sees her life changing when she encounters a mysterious guy on a blind date.

The trade said Chris Tucker and Eva Mendes were originally attached to star in the flick. Patrick O'Neill apparently wrote the original script, and Frank and Dana Fox also worked on early drafts.

Anyway, Mangold's directing credits include "3:10 To Yuma" and "Walk the Line." Cruise recently starred in "Valkyrie," while Diaz was last seen in "What Happens in Vegas." Cruise and Diaz also collborated on "Vanilla Sky."

Daily news dose: Eva Green to star in 'Womb,' Blanchett in 'Nottingham'

Here's your daily news dose for Feb. 9, 2009:

• Eva Green is set to star in Benedek Fliegauf’s English language debut "Womb," about a widow whose desperation causes her to clone her late husband. Matt Smith is also on board. Green's credits include "Casino Royale" and "The Golden Compass." (Variety)

• Now that Sienna Miller won't be staring in Ridley Scott's "Nottingham," Cate Blanchett may take over the role of Maid Marian. "She is a wonderful actress and it would make it a much classier film if she was in it," Mark Strong told The Telegraph. Strong is on board as Sir Guy of Gisbourne.

• Dirk Blackman and Howard McCain will write "ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction," the big-screen adaptation of Kevin Grevioux's comic. The Hollywood Reporter says the film focuses on "an elite team of soldiers sent on a covert operation into hostile territory in the Middle East to stop what they soon discover to be a government-created army of the undead."

• James Mangold is in talks to direct an untitled thriller written by Sasha Jenson and Casey La Scala. The plot, according to Variety, is based on the true story of two "lawyer brothers who took on a multinational oil company and its heavyweight legal teams to rep the rights of the families of an oil rig that sank in a typhoon."