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Time Machine Director Steps Down (For Now)
Simon Wells (H.G.'s great-grandson) was forced to take a break from directing his live action debut due to exhaustion (He previously directed The Prince of Egypt). With just over 2 weeks of principle photography to go, the reins have been handed over to Gore Verbinski (Mouse Hunt) to make sure filming is done on time. Wells is expected to return to oversee post-production as soon as possible. (InfoBeat.com - 5/11/01)

Curtis Returns for Halloween 8
Jamie Lee Curtis has committed to the eighth chapter in the Halloween saga started by John Carpenter in 1979. The premise is based on some teenagers holding an Internet chat from Michael Myers' home and... you can take it from there. Look for Tyra Banks and Busta Rhymes in this one. (InfoBeat.com - 5/11/01).

The Dark Knight As a Prinze?
Could Freddie Prinze, Jr., be in line to play a young Bruce Wayne? (Ananova - 5/9/01).

Ah-Nuld to Do T3
Arnold Schwarzenegger has committed to returning to play everybody's favorite cyborg for Part III of the Terminator series. Linda Hamilton, on the other hand, has decided to step down. (Ananova - 5/9/01)

New Atlantis Trailer Out
All I have to say is: Are you sure this is a Disney film? (IGN FilmForce - 5/9/01)

Brando's Replacement Found
The makers of Scary Movie 2, due to open July 4, scrambled after Marlon Brando was forced to back down his cameo appearance in the horror spoof. Taking his place will be James Woods, who will play a priest performing an exorcism. The cast includes Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Tori Spelling, Kathleen Robertson, Andy Richter, Christopher Masterson, Chris Elliott, Tim Curry, David Cross, Natasha Lyonne and Richard Moll. (InfoBeat.com - 5/7/01)

Clooney Update -- Fuggedaboudit!
George Clooney's publicist has confirmed that the former ER doctor will not appear as the Caped Crusader for a second time. (InfoBeat.com - 5/3/01)

I've Got the Bullocks for Wonder Woman
Sandra Bullock has been approached to star in a movie that updates the '70s Lynda Carter vehicle. Cool! (Third blurb) (Guardian Unlimited - 5/1/01)

Clooney to Wear the Cape Again?
Rumors are flying after a quote from Darren Aronofsky, director of the next Batman movie, was published in a British paper. Apparently, he said "George Clooney is going to be back." So far, neither Warner Bros. nor Clooney's camp have confirmed this rumor. Stay tuned, Same Bat-time, Same Bat-Channel. (InfoBeat.com - 5/1/01)

The Funny Fantastic Four?
It would appear that the Fantastic Four project will take a more comical approach. I hope to God it works! (IGN FilmForce - 4/28/01)

Everything Old Is New Again
Check out this list of sci-fi films of the '70s that are getting a redux for the modern age. (IFILM.com - 4/28/01)

He Drew Inspiration from the Led Zeppelin Boxed Set Cover
M. Night Shyamalan is at it again! Disney has purchased his third script, a crop circle thriller called Signs. Production is slated to start this fall. (Popcorn - 4/27/01)

It's So Secret, the Studio Doesn't Know
There seems to be a game related to A.I.. If you can figure it out, then you have one on me. (Photo/Video) (Entertainment Weekly - 4/26/01)

Fantastic Four Director Picked
Peyton Reed (Bring It On) has stepped up to helm the superhero flick. (IGN FilmForce - 4/26/01)

Gooding. Cuba Gooding.
Roger Moore, who played James Bond from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, has announced his selection for the next actor who should play the venerable British secret agent: Cuba Gooding, Jr. According to Moore, it's about time to let a black actor take a crack it ordering martinis - shaken, not stirred. (InfoBeat.com - 4/26/01)

An Offer He Had to Refuse!
Just days after accepting a cameo role in Scary Movie 2, Marlon Brando has stepped down, citing health reasons. Although his publicist has declined to comment on what exactly is wrong with the Oscar-refusing legend, he had recently spent a week in the hospital for pneumonia. (Intelligent X/Zap2It.com - 4/26/01)

Is MIB2 Livin' La Vida Loca?
Word is Tommy Lee Jones is out. Rumor (Let me repeat that -- RUMOR) has is it Ricky Martin may take his place. (IGN FilmForce - 4/25/01)

No Monkeying Around Here!
The second trailer for Planet of the Apes is ready for your eyes to soak in. Please, don't drop your half-eaten bananas. (Video) (Empire Online -- 4/23/01)

Do We Have a New James Bond?
Scottish actor Gerard Butler is the favorite to take over the role of 007 when Pierce Brosnan's contract is up. Never heard of him? Neither have I. But he does have an advantage: He was in Tomorrow Never Dies. (Reel.com - 4/23/01)

I Thought They Were Gonna "Do It"
If you thought there is going to be an interspecies love scene in Planet of the Apes, you are sadly mistaken (Photos/SPOILERS). (Reel.com - 4/12/01)

2001: A Space Oddity?
With the re-release of Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece, maybe you should check out this list of little-known facts about the movie. (Popcorn - 4/12/01)

New Stargate Movie In the Works
They're giving it the Highlander: Endgame treatment on this one. It's based on the TV series, which was based on the movie. (UpcomingMovies.com - 4/9/01)

New A.I. Trailer Out
Come on. You know you want to see it... (Video) (Ain't It Cool News - 4/9/01)

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