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Is Dustin Hoffman out of 'Little Fockers'?
hollywoodinsider.ew.com — Those of you looking forward to seeing Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand reunite as Bernie and Roz Focker, you may have to just rent Meet the Fockers again. It’s looking like Hoffman isn’t returning to the third installment in the Meet the Parents ... (more) Is Dustin Hoffman out of 'Little Fockers'?
Focus takes 'Kick-Ass' abroad with UPI
Focus takes 'Kick-Ass' abroad with UPI
hollywoodreporter.com — LONDON -- Matthew Vaughn's action comedy "Kick-Ass" will storm theaters in the U.K., Germany, Australia, Latin America, Austria, Switzerland and New Zealand via Universal Pictures International after a multiterritory pact struck between Focus ... (more) Focus takes 'Kick-Ass' abroad with UPI

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Dustin Hoffman Out of 'Little Fockers'?
Dustin Hoffman Out of 'Little Fockers'?
getthebigpicture.net — If conditions hold, it looks as though Dustin Hoffman is out of Little Fockers . Entertainment Weekly says Hoffman wants a more sizable role in the threequel, in addition to squabbles about the shooting schedule. Although Hoffman was not going to carry much of the action - he was only ... (more) Dustin Hoffman Out of 'Little Fockers'?
Here’s a new featurette for The Wolfman
Here’s a new featurette for The Wolfman
filmonic.com — Universal has released a new featurette which gives us a better understanding of the story behind The Wolfman . It begins by showing clips of The Mummy, Dracula, Frankenstein and other classic monster movies from the black and white era, and then Benico del Toro talks us though the story for ... (more) Here’s a new featurette for The Wolfman
Kick-Ass has a UK distributor!
totalfilm.com — Good news for everyone who has been slavering at the thought of seeing Matthew Vaughn's comic adaptation Kick-Ass. The film has been nabbed by Focus Features International for the UK, Australia, Latin America and around Europe, which means we'll get to see it via Universal. For those who ... (more) Kick-Ass has a UK distributor!
Universal Sued for The Fourth Kind Viral Marketing Misfire
Universal Sued for The Fourth Kind Viral Marketing Misfire
filmjunk.com — With all the clever viral marketing schemes being dreamed up to promote movies as of late, you’ve gotta expect that at least a few of them won’t necessarily go according to plan. Earlier this summer we heard about Fox’s weak ... (more) Universal Sued for The Fourth Kind Viral Marketing Misfire
Kick-Ass Gets Worldwide Distribution
Kick-Ass Gets Worldwide Distribution
heyuguys.co.uk — Good news for those of us outside the US. Screen are reporting that Focus Features International have obtained distribution rights for Kick-Ass in the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Latin America, while sister company Universal Pictures International will be releasing the film in ... (more) Kick-Ass Gets Worldwide Distribution
Universal to release Kick-Ass overseas
Universal to release Kick-Ass overseas
filmonic.com — In August Lionsgate bought the rights to release Matthew Vaughn’s Kick-Ass in the US, however not for anywhere else. Now according to THR Universal has nabbed the rights to release the film in the U.K., Germany, Australia, Latin America, Austria, Switzerland and New Zealand. As I live in ... (more) Universal to release Kick-Ass overseas
Dustin Hoffman Not Returning For Little Fockers?
Dustin Hoffman Not Returning For Little Fockers?
slashfilm.com — Dustin Hoffman might not return for the third installment in the Meet the Parents franchise. Entertainment Weekly is reporting a rumor that “there has been strife between Hoffman and the studio over the size of the part, the scheduling of ... (more) Dustin Hoffman Not Returning For Little Fockers?
47 Ronin get a director
47 Ronin get a director
heyuguys.co.uk — Variety is reporting today that Universal Pictures are close to naming Carl Erik Rinsch as director for the forthcoming 47 Ronin movie. It will be Rinsch’s first feature, he is best known for being a director of commercials. The movie is set to be a big budget action movie along the ... (more) 47 Ronin get a director
The Wolfman’s Woes Continue
The Wolfman’s Woes Continue
filmshaft.com — It’s “ The Wolfman Day” here at Filmshaft (or feels like it). After bringing fresh meat in the way of a new trailer and poster, some rather striking information has come to light, courtesy of Variety . It’s been a production full of delays, design alterations, director ... (more) The Wolfman’s Woes Continue
Universal circles Rinsch for '47 Ronin'
variety.com — Director in advance talks for Keanu Reeves starrer Universal Pictures is near a deal with Carl Erik Rinsch to make his feature directing debut on "47 Ronin," the epic period samurai swordsmen tale that will star Keanu Reeves. Scott Stuber is producing ... (more) Universal circles Rinsch for '47 Ronin'
Carl Rinsch up for 47 Ronin
Carl Rinsch up for 47 Ronin
totalfilm.com — Carl Erik Rinsch is close to directing 47 Ronin, with Keanu Reeves starring, for Universal. You might recall former ad director Rinsch as the man originally pushed by Ridley Scott to handle the Alien prequel before taking the job himself. While he's no longer attached to Alien, it looks ... (more) Carl Rinsch up for 47 Ronin
Ryan Reynolds up for TMI
Ryan Reynolds up for TMI
totalfilm.com — Clearly figuring that the comic chemistry of Anna Faris and Ryan Reynolds worked in Just Friends, Universal wants to pair them for TMI. TMI - "too much information" - will focus on a couple who discover that while honesty is usually the best policy for a healthy relationship, ... (more) Ryan Reynolds up for TMI
Rinsch Unsheaths `47 Ronin' with Keanu
Rinsch Unsheaths `47 Ronin' with Keanu
weblogs.variety.com — Universal Pictures is near a deal with Carl Eric Rinsch to make his feature directing debut on “47 Ronin,” the epic period samurai swordsmen tale that will star Keanu Reeves. Scott Stuber is producing through his Stuber Pictures banner, with Pam Abdy ... (more) Rinsch Unsheaths `47 Ronin' with Keanu
“Leap Year” Trailer And Poster Hit the Web
“Leap Year” Trailer And Poster Hit the Web
moviecarpet.com — Universal has premiered the trailer and poster for “Leap Year” starring Amy Adams, Matthew Goode and Adam Scott . Written by Slumdog Millionaire scribe Simon Beaufo y and directed by Shopgirl’s Anand Tucker , the film tells the story of a girl who is more than desperate to get ... (more) “Leap Year” Trailer And Poster Hit the Web
Harvey Keitel on for Little Fockers
Harvey Keitel on for Little Fockers
totalfilm.com — Harvey Keitel has decided to join the latest outing of the Fockers franchise. Obviously motivated by high artistic value and definitely not the chance to hang around with the likes of Ben Stiller, Teri Polo and Bob De Niro for a decent payday, Keitel has signed on to play a contractor ... (more) Harvey Keitel on for Little Fockers
French “The Wolfman” Poster and Trailer
French “The Wolfman” Poster and Trailer
moviecarpet.com — Universal Pictures release new French poster and trailer for latest movie, “The Wolfman” . “The Wolfman” Poster Inspired by the classic Universal film that launched a legacy of horror, The Wolfman brings the myth of a cursed man back to its iconic origins. ... (more) French “The Wolfman” Poster and Trailer
Harvey Keitel cast in 'Little Fockers'
Harvey Keitel cast in 'Little Fockers'
hollywoodreporter.com — Harvey Keitel has joined the cast of Universal and Tribeca Prods.' "Meet the Fockers" sequel. Regulars Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Robert De Niro, Blythe Danner and Owen Wilson are returning, along with newcomers Jessica Alba and Laura Dern. Paul Weitz ... (more) Harvey Keitel cast in 'Little Fockers'
Carl Rinsch to helm '47 Ronin'
hollywoodreporter.com — Carl Rinsch may not be directing the "Alien" prequel. But he's got a pretty good alternative. The commercials director, who had been loosely attached to the reboot of the sci-fi franchise, has landed the gig to helm "47 Ronin," the samurai pic that's ... (more) Carl Rinsch to helm '47 Ronin'
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