As I always try to look for some new way to expand my offerings, I have decided to keep an eye out across the world of entertainment news and try my hand at news reporting/commentary on stories that catch my eye. Obviously, I cannot cover everything. What I will do is catch whatever I can as I can and hope that it delivers something new to you.
Rob Zombie to Direct Halloween 2
ShockTillYouDrop.com is reporting that Rob Zombie will indeed be back at the helm for a Halloween sequel. This is surprising as I remember reading that Zombie had no interest in directing another film in the franchise. I guess things change.
At one point Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo, co-directors of the insane French horror film Inside, were on board to write and direct with the studio pursuing Rob to come on to produce. However, that fell apart, the directing duo left the project, and Rob had no interest in producing.
With Rob on board, what was supposed to be his next project, Tyrannosaurus Rex, which was to be released next August, has been put on hold. I guess it's a good thing he hadn't written the script yet. Now this begs the question, had he even been working on a story or script yet for this movie? Does he have an idea in mind? Shooting is currently scheduled to commence in March, so he does not have a lot of time to get ready.
I am a fan of Zombie's films and I enjoyed his take on Halloween, even if the latter half of it was nothing more than a rehash of Carpenter's classic. I am interested in seeing where he will go with this one.
Tarzan Set to Wear Khakis
Yes, you read that headline right. Entertainment Weekly is reporting that director Stephen Sommers' Tarzan project will see the Edgar Rice Burroughs creation lose the loincloth and throw on a pair of khakis. I am sure you're now having the same reaction I had.
Sommers and screenwriter Stuart Beattie are setting up shop with Warner Brothers to develop a new Tarzan film. Now, I am all for a new Tarzan on the big screen, but I am not sure I like everything I am hearing. In addition to the loss of the loincloth, the raised by apes element is set to be jettisoned as well.
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