Joe Carnahan to write/direct 'Umbra'

Roger Donaldson was set to direct Steven Karczynski's "Umbra," but he's out and Joe Carnahan has jumped on board as a replacement. Deadline says Joe will rewrite the script a bit and direct the project.

In a nutshell, the thriller follows a man who discovers a tape with a horrifying secret on it. Nicolas Cage was set to play the lead, but his other projects made it impossible to fully commit to this one.

Carnahan last directed "The A-Team." His credits also include "Smokin' Aces" and "Narc," and he's currently gearing up to direct "The Grey" with Liam Neeson. Relativity Media is housing "Umbra."

Movie Review: "The A-Team"

Seen on: June 8, 2010

The players: Director: Joe Carnahan, Writer: Brian Bloom, Joe Carnahan, Cast: Liam Neeson, Patrick Wilson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton Jackson, Sharlto Copley

Facts of interest: Joe Carnahan also helmed "Narc."

The plot: Based on the TV series, the film follows a group of soliders trying to clear their names after being set up by a bunch of bad guys.

Our thoughts: It sure took long enough for this one to hit the big screen, but now “The A-Team” has finally arrived in theaters, and I would be lying if I told you I didn’t have a blast watching this crazy thing. Okay, it’s by far not a perfect action adventure, but then again, despite its utter ridiculousness, this movie is just so much fun to watch. Seriously, do yourself a favor and check it out.

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First 'The A-Team' reviews debut online

I'm not allowed to post my review of Joe Carnahan's "The A-Team" until tomorrow afternoon, so I will be a nice guy and follow the rules. What I can tell you though is that I really enjoyed it. It's a fun action piece.

The first reviews are now hitting the Web, and before you know it, there will be more of them than we can handle. Here is what some folks who have posted their review online have to say about "The A-Team."

Bryan Buss in Moving Pictures: "There are jaw-dropping stunts, furiously fast editing, a federal agent and Cooper, who is in stunning shape and runs around showing it off for a fair portion of the film."

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Crazy, action-packed 'A-Team' clip arrives

Joe Carnahan's "The A-Team" will start creating mayhem in theaters June 11, 2010, and here is a first clip to give you an idea of what kind of action to expect in this big-screen adaptation of the classic TV series.

In brief, this footage is just plain ridiculous. Sure, fully computer-generated and over-the-top action scenes can be fun, but I sincerely hope we'll also get to see something more 'normal' in this movie.

With Carnahan at the helm you never know what to expect, but I still have hope. As for this clip, check it out below and judge for yourself. I'm not saying it blows, but it just feels like too much, no?

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'The A-Team' gets a new trailer

"The A-Team" just received a brand-new trailer, and you can check it out after the jump. It's just as fast-paced as the previous one, but there is a whole lot more going on in this new version. We also get a better look at the characters and their attitudes, and we also get a better preview of the insane action sequences we'll be able to enjoy (or laugh about) when the film opens in theaters June 11, 2010.

The big-screen adaptation of the TV series stars Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Sharlto Copley, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Patrick Wilson. Cooper is cast as Templeton "Faceman" Peck, Neeson is on board to play Col. John "Hannibal" Smith, 'Rampage' Jackson is B.A. Baracus and Copley is Capt. "Howling Mad" Murdock. They play former soldiers hunted down for a crime they didn't commit.

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New 'A-Team' poster pops up online

We haven't heard that much about Joe Carnahan's "The A-Team" for a while, but the action adventure is still on track to open in theaters June 11, 2010. A new international poster has surfaced on the Web today though, and you can check it out in full after the jump. It's very similar to the first promotional still that was released a while ago with the trailer, which you can check out here, by the way. The poster looks okay, although I find they could have done a better job at it. Not as intriguing as I thought it would be.

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Big film news update: Madonna directs again; Scorsese to team with De Niro & more...

Lots of film news going on right now, and here is the latest from around the Web:

- Madonna is stepping behind the camera again, as she gets ready to direct "W.E.," a period piece centering on King Edward VIII's affair with Wallis Simpson. Madonna is penning the script with Alex Keshishian. Madonna also helmed "Filth and Wisdom." (Variety)

- How about this? Martin Scorsese plans a mobster flick with Robert De Niro. "There's no doubt about that. We're working on something like that, but it's from the vantage point of older men looking back, none of this running around stuff," the master said at the Berlin Film Festival. Woohoo! (Reuters)

- Mike Newell, who has "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" coming up, will write and helm a film about the death of ex-KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko, who was poisoned by polonium-210 several years ago. The project is based on the book "The Terminal Spy" by Alan Cowell. (Variety)

- "Season of the Witch" won't kick off in March, as originally planned. Lionsgate announced it would pull the Nicolas Cage flick for now. A new date hasn't been set yet. In the film, a group of knights escort a girl suspected of being a nasty witch who apparently digs the Black Plague. (Variety)

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First 'A-Team' trailer is finally here! And it's cool too!

Updated on Friday, January 8, 2010 at 12:31PM by Franck Tabouring

The wait is over! The first trailer for Joe Carnahan's "The A-Team" has finally debuted in theaters this weekend, and some leaked versions are already all over the Web. I don't know how long these will stay up, so watch it fast.

As you cen see below, the new "A-Team" definitely looks cool, filled with insane action and what looks like a perfect cast. I'm particularly excited to see how Bradley Cooper and Sharlto Copley will handle the roles of Faceman and Murdock.

Also, Liam Neeson looks like he can pull off a decent Hannibal. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is on board as B.A., and hey, doesn't he look the part as well? Some sequences in this preview are clearly a tad too over the top for my taste, but that's okay at this stage.

Needless to say, I am pretty excited about this one, considering I loved and still love to watch the original TV series. I can only hope Carnahan didn't mess this one up. For now, enjoy this trailer and let me know what you think about the first look at the brand-new "A-Team."

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No Mr. T in the new 'A-Team' movie

Mr. T will not do a cameo in the new "The A-Team" movie because he's too busy playing World of Warcraft. Okay, while the first part of this is true, the second isn't. You really won't get to see him in the flick.

Joe Carnahan's "A-Team" is on track for a June 11, 2010 release, and Mr. T was previously asked to appear in the big-screen adaptation of the popular TV series. He declined, and now we know why.

Latino Review's George 'El Guapo' Roush recently talked to T, who mentioned he refused to be in the film because it wouldn't feel right to him, partly because his B.A. doesn't have a main role.

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'The A-Team' set video and new set pics

Shooting for Joe Carnahan's big-screen version of "The A-Team" is under way, and E.T. recently paid a visit to the set and briefly chatted with the cast members. Check out that and new set pics after the jump.

As I'm sure you know by now, the big-screen adaptation of the awesome TV series also stars Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Sharlto Copley, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Patrick Wilson.

Cooper is cast as Templeton "Faceman" Peck, Neeson is on board to play Col. John "Hannibal" Smith, 'Rampage' Jackson is B.A. Baracus and Copley is Capt. "Howling Mad" Murdock.

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