Sandra Bullock, Tom Hanks to star in 'Loud'

Sandra Bullock and Tom Hanks could be teaming up for the post-9/11 drama "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close," the big-screen adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer's novel. Scott Rudin is producing.

The project has not yet been greenlit, but Warner has made offers to Bullock and Hanks. The story follows a boy searching for a lock after he finds a key that belonged to his late father, a 9/11 victim.

Variety says Eric Roth penned the screenplay, and Stephen Daldry ("The Reader") is in talks to direct the film. Bullock last starred in "The Blind Side." Hanks will soon star in "Larry Crowne," which he helmed.

Posters for 'The Reader,' 'Just Not Into You'

Let's start off today with two pretty interesting one-sheets. The first you'll see after the jump (via Cinematical) is for Stephen Daldry's upcoming drama "The Reader."

Starring Ralph Fiennes and Kate Winslet, the film follows a young man who begins a long, obsessive affair with Hanna, an enigmatic older woman who hides a dark secret.

The second poster (via Joblo) is for Ken Kwapis' latest comedy "He's Just Not That Into You," starring Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Drew Barrymore, Ben Affleck and others.

Based on the book by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, the film is primarily about reading and misreading human behavior. "Not Into You" opens Feb. 6, 2009, while "The Reader" is set for release Jan. 9, 2009.

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Trailer radar: ‘The Reader’

What better way to start a Saturday morning with a fantastic trailer? TWC released the first trailer for Stephen Daldry’s upcoming drama “The Reader,” which stars Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes, Alexandra Maria Lara, Volker Bruch and Bruno Ganz. The film is based on the book by Bernhard Schlink.

Here’s the official synopsis: Michael Berg is 15 when he begins a long, obsessive affair with Hanna, an enigmatic older woman. He never learns very much about her, and when she disappears one day, he expects never to see her again. But to his horror he discovers that she is a defendant in a Nazi war crimes trial and it soon becomes clear that she is guilty of an unspeakable crime.

The footage after the jump is incredibly powerful and emotional, promising strong performances and an intriguing story. Plus, listen to the fantastic piece of musical excellence in the background. “The Reader” opens Dec. 10, 2008.

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First still from ‘The Reader’ hits!

Awards Daily recently posted the very first still from Stephen Daldry’s “The Reader,” a drama starring Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes, Alexandra Maria Lara, Volker Bruch and Bruno Ganz. The film, based on the book by Bernhard Schlink, opens in theaters Dec. 12. 2008.

Synopsis: Michael Berg is 15 when he begins a long, obsessive affair with Hanna, an enigmatic older woman. He never learns very much about her, and when she disappears one day, he expects never to see her again. But to his horror he discovers that she is a defendant in a Nazi war crimes trial and it soon becomes clear that she is guilty of an unspeakable crime.