Art Linson News

January 4, 2007
George Clooney and Robert De Niro to Play Competing Crimestoppers
It's always fun to see two of Hollywood's biggest stars going toe-to-toe in a hard-boiled crime flick, and now it looks like we'll have a new pairing to enjoy: Robert De Niro and George Clooney, anyone? More...

October 27, 2005
Levinson & De Niro to Pair Up for Tinseltown Satire
Variety brings news of an intriguing project that's being described as "Wag the Dog" of the moviemaking world." Robert De Niro will play the lead character in "What Just Happened?," which is based on the memoirs of veteran Hollywood producer Art Linson. Barry Levinson will direct. More...

August 5, 2005
WB Turns French Farce Into a Billy Crystal Vehicle
It opened in limited release just a few short months ago, and now the French comedy "Apres Vouz" ("After You") has been optioned by Warner Bros., and they plan to remake it into something starring Billy Crystal. More...

June 28, 2005
De Palma Signs On for an "Untouchable" Prequel
Variety reports that celebrated director Brian De Palma will return to old-school Chicago to direct "The Untouchables: Capone Rising," which will be a prequel to his 1987 hit "The Untouchables." More...