October 08, 2007
EverQuest Adaptation Gets a Screenwriter
It's taken the long way through the development process, but Sony's big-screen EverQuest adaptation just got itself a screenwriter. More...

July 31, 2007
Sony Planning Three More Motion Capture Flicks
You know that fancy "motion capture animation" technique that's been employed in The Polar Express, Monster House, and the upcoming Beowulf? Looks like Sony Imageworks is planning no less than three more projects using the technology. Some of 'em... More...

July 26, 2007
Alex Proyas to Direct The Silver Surfer?
After having a grand old time shooting "Ghost Rider" in Melbourne, it looks like producer Avi Arad wants to bring more superhero movies down to Austrlia. Plus, word is that an Aussie might be helming the "Silver Surfer" spin-off. More...

July 24, 2007
Hilary Swank Lands an Iron Man Role?
If the already stellar cast and a cameo by Samuel L. Jackson isn't enough to keep the "Iron Man" fans interested, get this: Two-time Oscar Winner Hilary Swank has just signed on for a (small) role. More...

May 20, 2007
When Robots Attack: "Neuromancer" and "Robosapien" to Hit Screens
I guess the arrival of the "Transformers" has everyone scrambling for their own robotic properties. Today we learn of two new good news/bad news sci-fi projects. More...

May 16, 2007
Avi Arad Spills a Few Beans on the Origins of "Magneto"
When he's not out working on his new Marvel movies, producer Avi Arad is talking about his new Marvel movies. To everyone. More...

April 24, 2007
Calm Down, the "Hulk" is Still Green
Recently Avi Arad mentioned the phrase "different color" while discussing the "Hulk" sequel, but now he says "D'oh. I was just kidding." More...

April 23, 2007
Jessica Biel Joining a (Gray?) "Hulk?
We open the week with a pair of rumors regarding "The Incredible Hulk." Could the green giant end up being ... not so green? Plus, buzz tells us that mega-hottie Jessica Biel might be showing up in the semi-sequel. More...

April 23, 2007
Avi Arad Talks Hulk, Surfer and Captain America Casting
Marvel Comics Productions has made some interesting casting announcements last week, from Edward Norton as the new Incredible Hulk and Laurence Fishburne as the voice of the Silver Surfer. Considering producer Avi Arad has described the former... More...

April 22, 2007
Raimi Confirms Another "Spider-Man" Trilogy
With "Spider-Man 3" nearing its opening and the lead actors and director’s contracts up, the fate of a second trilogy, or even a fourth film, is up in the air. Sam Raimi confirmed that the studio, Columbia Pictures, is interested in... More...

April 05, 2007
Tobey Maguire Thinks Twice About a "Spider-Man 4"
This kind of stuff seems to happen like clockwork: An actor in the midst of publicizing a "part 3" will talk about how he's "done" with the series ... and then a few weeks later his tune will change just a little bit. Just ask... More...

March 16, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man" Sans Tobey Maguire(?), "Transformers," "Superman Returns" Sequel, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, producer Avi Arad talks "Spider-Man"'s future, with or without Tobey Maguire, Shia LaBeouf explains how "Transformers" avoided an R rating, and Brandon Routh discusses his possible adversaries in the... More...

March 09, 2007
"Spider-Man" Will Go On Without Tobey Maguire
They're not even done constructing all the "Spider-Man 3" footage into an actual movie yet, but that won't stop the astute movie-geek interviewers from asking Avi Arad about if and when we can expect a "Spider-Man 4." More...

February 12, 2007
Already Talks of a "Ghost Rider" Sequel?
The movie sites have been all abuzz about this weekend's "Ghost Rider," and producer Avi Arad is (obviously) among the excited ones. He even went far enough to discuss, yep, sequel possibilities. More...

February 09, 2007
"Ghost Rider" Update: Sony Confirms Early Screenings
Much has been made about the presumed lack of screenings set in anticipation of next week's comic book adaptation "Ghost Rider," but the folks over at Sony assure you: yes, it will be screened. More...

October 30, 2006
Scoop on a FOURTH "Spider-Man 3" Villain?
It was Villain Overkill that helped to kill the Burton/Schumacher "Batman" series -- but somehow we don't expect the same thing to happen with Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man 3" -- we hope. More...

September 25, 2006
"24's" Michelle Dessler to Battle Aliens and Predators
Since her services are (spoiler) apparently no longer needed after "24's" most recent season, the lovely Reiko Aylesworth has just signed on to star in the sequel to "Alien vs. Predator." She'll be co-starring with Steven... More...

August 29, 2006
Tyrese Gibson as "Luke Cage"?
Marvel's got a "Luke Cage" movie sitting somewhere on the back burners, and filmmaker John Singleton is apparently involved in some capacity. And now we have the very first piece of casting gossip. I ask you comic fans: Would Tyrese... More...

July 20, 2006
"Unleashed" Director to Helm "The Incredible Hulk"
With Comic-Con just underway, you can expect a lot of super-geeky news to start hitting the streets ... and here's #1: Louis Leterrier, who recently directed Jet Li in "Unleashed" and Jason Statham in both "Transporter" movies,... More...

May 16, 2006
Bratz: The Movie
Marvel chief Avi Arad is using his newfound clout as a movie producer to bring ... "Bratz" to the big screen. Kinda like other people did with "Pokemon," "Rainbow Brite," "He-Man," "Care Bears,"... More...

April 28, 2006
Thor, Hulk, Captain America ... and a Few More New Marvels
While the hiring of Jon Favreau as "Iron Man" director is pretty exciting movie-geek news, it seems that Marvel's Avi Arad has a whole bunch of new projects just waiting to get underway. In addition to the Iron Guy's first adventure, we... More...

April 27, 2006
Marvel Settles on the Hulk's Next Foe
CNN's business section did a fantastic piece on Marvel Entertainment's recent history and the hit-making capabilities of the tireless Avi Arad, so if you're a comics fan, I highly recommend you give the piece a look. Oh, and Avi announced that the... More...

January 19, 2006
Hulk Sequel Clarification ... Kinda
Yesterday we shared with you a news piece from the IMDb's "WENN news" that said two things: That David Duchovny was likely to star in a "Hulk" sequel, and that said sequel would be going direct-to-video. But then Marvel Master... More...

January 13, 2006
"Blade" Makes the Jump Onto Spike (TV, that is)
Thanks to ComingSoon.net for sharing a press release from Spike TV network, the short version of which is this: "Blade" is being adapted into a TV series. And no, Wesley Snipes is not involved. More...

November 04, 2005
"Iron Man" Flees New Line and Heads Back Home to Marvel
For two years an "Iron Man" languished over at New Line, but the rights to the character have recently reverted back to the Marvel-eers, and uber-producer Avi Arad seems pretty excited about getting the adaptation ramped up at home. More...

May 19, 2005
Topher Grace Joins the "Spider-Man 3" Cast
Topher Grace has joined the cast of "Spider-Man 3," it was announced by director Sam Raimi and producers Laura Ziskin and Marvel Studio's Avi Arad. Grace will join Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, and Thomas Haden Church in... More...