The new film will be based on a comicbook series that was published in May by Steve Moore. The film will stay close to his

Berg will also be directing a new version of ‘Dune’ for Paramount.

I’m not familiar with the comic, but I’m getting a serious sword and sandal feel from this one. It’s Universal, so Dwayne Johnson wouldn’t surprise me…. Who could you see as Hercules?

It’s better you hear this from me than some stranger, but a police report has been filed by the mother and sister of demigod Christian Bale, alleging that he assaulted them while in a west London hotel the night before the European premiere. He hasn’t been charged and, when asked, Scotland Yard said that it was looking into allegations, but did not say if Bale was involved in the incident.

I am hoping it isn’t true, unless the allegation is that he assaulted them with awesome. I picture it like a care bear shooting hearts out of its chest, but instead of hearts, Bale shoots blinding rays of awesome that some people can’t handle. I’m pretty sure this is what happened. I should know. I’m a part-time FBI agent. I made this badge out of the bottom of a tin can, so it’s official. I am pretty sure that’s all it takes to be an agent. That and a great catch phrase… Bonkers, bonk you out.

Apparently, Moffat was offered the chance to write for ‘Doctor Who,’ a long time dream job that he could not deny. He did however finish the first ‘Tintin’ script before the writers strike.

He was allowed out of a $2 million dollar contract he signed to write the ‘Tintin’ scripts. His paycheck for ‘Doctor Who’ will be about 30% of what he would have been paid to write the second ‘Tintin’ film.

The ‘Tintin’ film is still on track, with Spielberg beginning the first film before the end of this year.

Apparently, this time, Maverick is an instructor at the flight school, and has to deal with a cocky new female pilot.

In this day and age, nothing surprises me, but, honestly, I think we could do without this one.

The film is co-written by Peter Baynham and Sacha Baron Cohen, who worked together on the ‘Borat’ feature.

The main character is a Latino lawyer who becomes a hero of the working class when he helps an immigrant win a court case against a wealthy employer after a landscaping mishap.

Being that Sacha Baron Cohen is one of the best comedic minds in film these days, one can’t help but have high hopes. Currently, he is only producing this pitch, but here’s hoping he stars.

Cohen will be seen next in ‘Bruno,’ another character from the popular ‘Da Ali G Show.’

The FCC fined CBS $550,000 dollars for the “malfunction.” However, a federal appeals court has tossed out the fine, citing the FCC for acting “arbitrarily and capriciously.” Saying that the offending content should be “repeated,” and “pervasive,” to fall under the category of “indencent.”

I’m all about this ruling, honestly, the amount of time and money that has been put into this absurd 9/16th of a second glimpse of a boob is probably staggering. Honestly, there are far too many uptight people in the world. At the end of the day, it was a few frames of a blurry breast, I’d be more frightened at what these kids hear about on the news.

Film critics Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper have announced that they are parting ways with ‘At the Movies.’  The show had been in a state of flux the past few years, what with Ebert not appearing on the program since June of 2006 due to medical problems, and the removal of the ‘Thumbs Up/ Thumbs Down,’ way of rating a movie.

In separate press releases, both Ebert and Roeper say they’ll be announcing plans for some sort of review show shortly.  Hopefully it’ll be together.  As much as I like Richard Roeper’s commentary and analysis on film, nothing can hold a candle to Roger Ebert.  I still love reading his reviews and interviews.  His ‘Great Movies’ series is not to be missed.  If you haven’t read anything by Roger Ebert, run out and buy a copy of ‘Awake in the Dark,’ a best-of compendium that you will find yourself trying to not read through in an afternoon.  Yes, it is that good.

Yes it’s a shame that the show is for all intents and purposes over.  (I can’t see it continuing without either Ebert or Roeper.)  I’m hopeful that the two will work together again soon.  Can’t wait to see what happens next.  -Sam

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