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Entries in Wes Craven (5)

Monday
19Oct2009

Wes Craven's '25/8' changes title

Wes Craven

Wes Craven has a new film coming out soon, and it was originally titled "25/8." According to ShockTillYouDrop, however, that title does no longer exist. The film is now called "My Soul to Take."

To tell you the truth, I preferred "25/8," but who cares anyway. Craven's last feature directorial effort was 2005's "Red Eye," and it's about time he returns to the big screen. I'm ready...

Anyway, he announced the title change via Twitter. According to IMDb, the film follows a serial killer returning to his hometown to stalk seven children who share the same birthday as the date he was allegedly put to rest.

"Soul" stars Max Thieriot, Denzel Whitaker, Zena Grey, Nick Lashaway and Frank Grillo. Recent Craven films also include "Cursed." He will also be working on the upcoming "Scream 4."

Friday
25Sep2009

Neve Campbell officially boards 'Scream 4'

Like it or not, but "Scream 4" is coming to the big screen, and even though it was first rumored she would not return to reprise her role, Neve Campbell has now officially signed for the fourth installment in the horror series. Sidney will be back!

Also on board are David Arquette and Courteney Cox. Dimension's "Scream 4" is the first film in a new "Scream" trilogy," and production will kick off next year. Wes Craven is also in talks to direct the film, which Kevin Williamson is writing.

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Monday
08Jun2009

Here's what Wes Craven has to say about 'Scream 4'

You've heard quite a few things about the possibility of a brand-new "Scream" trilogy heading our way, but one man who hasn't said much about it was Wes Craven, who helmed the first three films.

But Craven broke the silence recently in an interview with Digital Spy. First of all, he said he's not really considering directing "Scream 4," which Kevin Williamson is currently prepping:

"What I've said to Bob (Weinstein) is I'm not closed to it, I'm not open to it, I'll be perfectly happy to read a script and tell him what I think. That's where it's at and I'm not expecting a script until August."

Craven also confirmed the return of Courteney Cox Arquette and David Arquette for a fourth movie, but he stressed they will probably the only original characters to make a comeback.

Read more about what Craven thinks about a new trilogy here. The director is currently post-producing "25/8."

Thursday
19Feb2009

Daily news dose: Warner picks up 'Darkness;' Schreiber to star in 'Salt'

Here's your daily dose of film news for Feb. 19, 2009:

• Warner Bros. has acquired the North American rights to Martin Campbell's thriller "Edge of Darkness," starring Mel Gibson as a homicide detective who discovers his daughter’s (Bojana Novakovic) secret life after she’s murdered on the steps of his house. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Liev Schreiber is in talks to star alongside Angelina Jolie in "Salt," a spy thriller directed by Phillip Noyce. According to Variety, the film "centers on Evelyn Salt, a CIA officer who is fingered as a Russian sleeper spy. She eludes capture by superiors who are convinced she is out to assassinate the president."

• Wes Craven is apparently trying to remake "The People Under the Stairs" and "Schocker," according to Arrow in the Head. Apparently, Universal owns the rights to the flicks. "So if we all say yes we can do it. Universal can't go off and make them with somebody else," Craven said.

• Jeffrey Dean Morgan is in talks to star in Sylvain White's comic-book adaptation "The Losers" for Warner Bros. The Hollywood Reporter says the story "follows a special forces team betrayed by their handler and left for dead. The Losers regroup in the interest of revenge and the opportunity to remove their names from a secret CIA death list."

Tuesday
29Jul2008

Short takes: ‘RoboCop’ to be rated R

• According to MTV News, producer Mike Medavoy said the upcoming big-screen version of “RoboCop” will likely be rated R. Darren Aronofsky will direct the flick, which is scheduled for release in 2010.  

Variety reported Tuesday that Universal is in negotiations to produce Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming WWII drama “Inglorious Bastards.” The film is scheduled to head into production this fall in Europe.

• Alicia Keys will team up with Jack White (from The White Stripes) to record the theme song for Marc Forster’s upcoming James Bond adventure “Quantum of Solace.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, the song is called “Another Way to Die.”

• Although none of this is confirmed yet, Wes Craven may be interested to return for the fourth “Scream” film, according to a recent interview with MTV News. Craven said he would consider being a part of the film as long as the studios respected his terms.