'24' feature film will happen, but when?

Twentieth Century Fox will bring Jack Bauer and "24" to the big screen for sure, but nobody really has an idea about when this is going to happen. In fact, there is a chance we may wait for it for a long time.

Variety confirmed Billy Ray would write the script for the feature version of the successful action TV series. Ray also wrote and helmed "Shattered Glass" and "Breach," and he wrote "State of Play" as well.

Ray pitched his idea to Fox, the trade says, and they loved it. His idea would take Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) to Europe. Sutherland as well is supposedly happy about this project moving along.

The only problem is time and the fate of the TV show, which is undecided at this point. If it heads into a new season, it will be tough to shoot a feature at the same time. Hence, production may be delayed for a while.

Also, sources say the project is at very early developmental stages, which could further push back any filming start. That said, I sincerely believe a "24" flick would perform very well around the world.

That's exactly why Fox want to do it, right?

50 Cent, Kiefer Sutherland to star in 'Twelve'

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Ellen Barkin, Kiefer Sutherland, Chace Crawford, Emma Roberts and Rory Culkin have signed on to star in Joel Schumacher's "Twelve."

Based on the novel by Nick McDonell, the film centers on a former high schooler and drug dealer whose life takes a drastic turn after his best friend is arrested for murdering the dealer's cousin. Jordan Melamed wrote the screenplay.

Schumacher most recently directed "The Number 23," which I admit I pretty much hated. His credits also include "The Phantom of the Opera," "Veronica Guerin" and "Bad Company."

Jackson last starred in "Righteous Kill," and he's got plenty of future projects lined up. Roberts was recently seen in "Hotel for Dogs," while Barkin last appeared in "Ocean's Thirteen." As for Crawford, he's been busy doing "Gossip Girl."

Culkin's credits include "Signs" and "Mean Creek," and Sutherland is still running around as Jack Bauer. He also voiced a character in "Monsters vs. Aliens."

Source: Variety

'Mirrors' web reviews

Kiefer Sutherland returns to the big screen in Alexandre Aja's horror remake "Mirrors," which wasn't received all that well by the nation's top critics. But what about the people on the Web? What do they have to say about Jack Bauer's effort as a security guard becoming obsessed with evil mirrors? Let's find out below. The flick also stars Paula Patton and Amy Smart.

• William Goss at Cinematical: "I remain confident that Aja is a capable and competent horror filmmaker in an age when they seem so far and few between, but the man can only do so much with so little."

• CinemaBlend's Mack Rawden: "It’s just pointless, lacking in originality, and prone to shooting itself in the glass. There’s a plethora of good through-the-mirror camera shots, but they get overused and weak by the end."

• Brian Orndorf at Collider: "With Aja slathering on the cheap boo scares, overseeing rancid performances, barely investing in his screenplay, and showing questionable gorehound taste in violent imagery, 'Mirrors' eventually reflects absolute tedium, not appealing supernatural fury."

And that's about it already. Doesn't sound too convincing does it? Click right here to check out my review.

Review: "Mirrors"

Seen on: August 15, 2008

The players: Director: Alexandre Aja, Writers: Alexandre Aja, Gregory Levasseur, Cast: Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton, Amy Smart, Ezra Buzzington, Erica Gluck, Cameron Boyce

Facts of interest: Based on the South Korean flick "Geoul sokeuro."

The plot: A security guard becomes obsessed with mirrors in an old building after they start playing scary tricks on him.

Our quick thoughts: In Alexandre Aja’s Hollywood horror remake “Mirrors,” Kiefer Sutherland stars as Ben Carson, a former NYPD detective who’s having a hard time battling his alcohol problem and communicating with his wife Amy (Paula Patton).

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Check out this bloody 'Mirrors' opening scene

Although I haven't seen the film yet, I'm still not sold on Kiefer Sutherland's latest big-screen venture "Mirrors," which opens in theaters this Friday. Maybe it's because most recent Hollywood horror remakes pretty much failed to captivate me. Or maybe it's because the film is directed by Alexandre Aja, who hasn't done anything worth mentioning since his great shocker "Haute Tension." Or maybe it's because of Kiefer Sutherland, who rocks on television but hasn't convinced me on the big screen quite yet.

Anyway, IGN today premiered the film's bloody opening scene, which you can check out just above. No, you won't see Kiefer Sutherland trying to protect his family from the evil hiding in the mirrors, but you will see some mirrors doing some nasty stuff. Next time, beware when you look at yourself in the mirror. You may be shocked by what you'll see. Enjoy.

New international ‘Mirrors’ poster online

Empire Online premiered a new U.K. poster for Alexandre Aja’s upcoming horror remake “Mirrors,” about an ex-cop who struggles with evil mirrors. Kiefer Sutherland and Paula Patton star. The film opens Aug. 15, 2008.

Although the domestic one-sheet is not impressive either, I really don’t like this international poster. In fact, I don’t like much about this horror pic at this stage. I mean, in the end it looks just like every other recent Hollywood horror remake: disappointing and hardly original.