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July 9, 2012
Wes Anderson Reportedly Lining Up All-Star Cast for New Film Opens in new window
He's said to be approaching Johnny Depp, Owen Wilson, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Jude Law, Jeff Goldblum, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe and Angela Lansbury. More...

July 12, 2011
Edward Norton in Talks for The Bourne Legacy Opens in new window
He'd play the main villain in the Jeremy Renner-led sequel-type thing. More...

November 11, 2010
Wes Anderson Attracts Star-Studded Cast for Moon Rise Kingdom Opens in new window
Wes Anderson is gearing up for his next film, "Moon Rise Kingdom," and he's lined up some intriguing possibilities for the cast: Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand and Tilda Swinton are all in talks to star, according to Deadline. More...

October 4, 2010
De Niro and Norton Talk Stone Opens in new window
In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, Robert De Niro and Edward Norton discuss their reunion for "Stone," opening this Friday. More...

July 12, 2010
Edward Norton Won't Be in Avengers -- Who's the New Hulk? Opens in new window
News broke over the weekend that Edward Norton won't be back to play the Hulk in "Avengers." Moviefone sorts out the details and asks: Who will take over the role? More...

April 5, 2010
Five Favorite Films with Edward Norton Opens in new window
With a filmography that includes such films as "The People Vs. Larry Flynt," "American History X," and "Fight Club," Edward Norton's latest flick is "Leaves of Grass," a film about identical twins on very different life paths that get caught up with a small town Oklahoma drug lord. Norton stopped by The Rotten Tomatoes Show on Current TV and shared his five favorite films. Check out his uniquely fresh list of films! More...

March 17, 2010
Edward Norton Says Hulk Sequel Is Up to the Fans Opens in new window
Will we ever see a sequel to "The Incredible Hulk"? According to Edward Norton, "It's really up to you guys." More...

September 29, 2009
Edward Norton Hints at Potential Return to Hulk Role Opens in new window
Calling the whole thing "purely a function of time," Edward Norton admitted to MTV that he might end up reprising his role as Bruce Banner in "The Avengers." More...

August 4, 2009
Edward Norton Talks Avengers Opens in new window
Will Edward Norton surface as Bruce Banner in "Iron Man 2" or "The Avengers"? He's playing coy, but the rumor mill is churning. More...

November 24, 2008
Tim Blake Nelson Will Return for Hulk Sequels Opens in new window
Whether or not his friend Edward Norton will return for a sequel to "The Incredible Hulk" remains to be seen, but the Leader's face won't change: Tim Blake Nelson has told MTV that he's signed for the next two installments. More...

November 13, 2008
Norton-Backed Obama Documentary Sparks Interest Opens in new window
Two years after cameras started rolling, Amy Rice and Alicia Sams' Obama documentary has become a hot property: American rights were recently snapped up by HBO, and it's drawing "significant interest" on the worldwide market. More...

October 23, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Kids to Flood Multiplexes for Senior Year Opens in new window
Rarely does Hollywood release two films on the same day that are as opposite in every way as this Friday's pair of new openers. Disney promotes a hit TV franchise to the big screen with the G-rated fun of High School Musical 3: Senior Year which will play to young kids and their parents. But playing in most of those same multiplexes will be the gruesome horror sequel Saw V which pushes the boundaries of its R rating. More...

September 16, 2008
Norton Skeptical About Hulk Sequel Opens in new window
Wondering whether Marvel will make a sequel to Edward Norton's "The Incredible Hulk"? So is Norton, who tells MTV he doesn't "have any idea" what the studio's plans are. More...

September 8, 2008
Sarandon, Dreyfuss Join Leaves of Grass Opens in new window
Susan Sarandon and Richard Dreyfuss have joined Ed Norton in "Leaves of Grass," a comedic thriller written and directed by Tim Blake Nelson. Keri Russell is also in talks to star. More...

June 13, 2008
RT Review Revue: The Incredible Happening Hulk Tomato Showdown! Opens in new window
The summer movie season rolls on with everyone's favorite anger management case study, The Incredible Hulk, and M. Night Shyamalan's rated-R thriller, The Happening. In the first ever indoor/outdoor RT Review Revue, check out early buzz on these movies and satisfy your tomato fetishes via an epic and mildly violent RT Editor showdown -- thirty feet above the ground. More...

June 13, 2008
Incredible Hulk Stars Anticipate Sequel Opens in new window
Its opening weekend has barely begun, but would it surprise you if we told you people are already talking about an Incredible Hulk sequel? No, we didn't think so. More...

June 12, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Hulk 2.0 Battles Shyamalan 8.0 Opens in new window
Two new films with skeptical fan bases hit the multiplexes on Friday with something to prove. From the comic book world comes The Incredible Hulk while from the land of supernatural thrillers comes The Happening from writer/director M. Night Shyamalan. More...

June 10, 2008
Lou Ferrigno Talks The Incredible Hulk Opens in new window
Wondering what Lou Ferrigno has to say about his experiences lending his voice to (and making a cameo on) The Incredible Hulk? Wonder no more -- IGN Movies recently caught up with Ferrigno, and got to ask him a few questions about the blockbuster-in-waiting. More...

June 5, 2008
Penn to Receive Sole Credit for The Incredible Hulk Opens in new window
Despite his work rewriting Zak Penn's screenplay, the WGA has decided that Edward Norton will receive no writing credit for The Incredible Hulk. More...

May 27, 2008
An In-Depth Advance Look At The Incredible Hulk Opens in new window
IGN Movies was one of the outlets invited to visit the Incredible Hulk edit bay -- and they've reported back with four pages of notes! More...

April 30, 2008
New Images and Trailer Bulletin: The Incredible Hulk Opens in new window
You've seen the Ang Lee-directed warmup. You've seen the teaser trailer. You've even read all the rumors of behind-the-scenes creative turmoil. It's been a long wait, Hulk fans, but you've finally got a theatrical trailer for Louis Leterrier's The Incredible Hulk to sink your teeth into! More...

April 16, 2008
Edward Norton Addresses Hulk Rumors Opens in new window
In a statement released to Entertainment Weekly, Edward Norton has addressed his rumored behind-the-scenes battles with Marvel over the final cut of The Incredible Hulk. More...

April 10, 2008
Marvel Hopes for Big Green with The Incredible Hulk Opens in new window
It might have cost $150 million to make, but Marvel chairman David Maisel now refers to 2003's Hulk as "like test-driving a car" -- and with June 13's The Incredible Hulk, the studio hopes to take one of its best-selling titles out for a blockbuster spin. More...

April 1, 2008
Fandango Users List Their Most Anticipated Summer Movies Opens in new window
Fandango's users have spoken, and the verdict is in: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is summer 2008's most anticipated film. More...

March 17, 2008
Louis Leterrier Promises Action-Packed Incredible Hulk Opens in new window
After sitting through what they felt was a curiously action-deficient Hulk in 2003, some fans of Marvel's ragin' green-skinned behemoth have viewed this summer's Louis Leterrier-directed reboot with skepticism. More...

March 13, 2008
Edward Norton Producing Obama Documentary Opens in new window
This summer, audiences will be focused on Edward Norton's high-profile gig as the star of The Incredible Hulk -- but behind the scenes, the actor will be working to bring a far more realistic story to the screen. More...

February 28, 2008
New Iron Man, Incredible Hulk, Wolverine Shots Online! Opens in new window
Between Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, and X-Men Origins: Wolverine, you can expect your local cineplex to be a very Marvel-lous place for the foreseeable future. How about an advance look at the studio's tentpole trio? More...

January 24, 2008
Edward Norton Wants Hulk Sequels Opens in new window
Were you a little surprised when you heard that Edward Norton had signed on to star in (and ultimately co-write) The Incredible Hulk? Skeptical, even? Well, don't feel bad -- Norton had the same reaction at first. More...

January 22, 2008
William Hurt Sheds Light on Iron Man/Incredible Hulk Crossover Opens in new window
An Avengers movie starring the principals from various Marvel-related superhero films still seems highly unlikely -- but if it never comes to pass, it won't be because the studio failed to lay the groundwork for an eventual crossover. More...

January 4, 2008
Jon Favreau Bringing Marvel's Avengers to the Big Screen? Opens in new window
With DC's Justice League of America on the fast track to filmdom, it's only natural for comics fans to wonder if -- or when -- Marvel might bring its own supergroup of costumed crimefighters to the screen. We're talking about the Avengers, of course -- and they could be closer to theaters than you might think. More...

December 21, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Dark Knight Trailer, Peter Jackson Back On Hobbit, Terminator 4 Plot Details Opens in new window
In this week's Ketchup, those who missed the Dark Knight intro at the IMAX get a nice consolation prize, Tolkien fans can rest easy as Peter Jackson makes peace with New Line, and Terminator 4 plot details are leaked online. More...

December 13, 2007
David Benioff on The Kite Runner: The RT Interview Opens in new window
Adapting a book into a feature film can be a daunting task, especially when it is one of the best selling books in recent history. But David Benioff, the screenwriter of The Kite Runner -- opening on December 14th -- bravely decided to tackle this challenge. And just for kicks, the majority of The Kite Runner is in Dari rather than English, requiring Benioff to spend countless hours working with translators to make sure each line was perfect. More...

December 5, 2007
Edward Norton, Tim Blake Nelson Reunite for Leaves of Grass Opens in new window
They'll star as mortal enemies in next summer's The Incredible Hulk, but offscreen, Edward Norton and Tim Blake Nelson are actually friends -- friends who will next collaborate on the comedic thriller Leaves of Grass. More...

November 30, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Mr. Skin's Top 20, New Joker Pic, Dark Knight Websites Hit The Net Opens in new window
In this week's Ketchup, Mr. Skin gives his own brand of movie recommendations, another shot of Heath Ledger as The Joker, and multiple viral websites related to all things Dark Knight keep the Batfans on edge. More...

November 26, 2007
Brad Pitt Leaves State of Play -- Russell Crowe to Step In? Opens in new window
Labor negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers are scheduled to resume today, but they'll come too late to save Brad Pitt's involvement in the Taylor Hackford-directed remake of Paul Abbott's State of Play. More...

October 25, 2007
Hollywood Braces for Writers' Strike Opens in new window
We're just a few days away from the Writers Guild strike deadline, and things aren't looking good. More...

October 14, 2007
Tim Roth Promises Fun Incredible Hulk Opens in new window
Marvel Studios has promised The Incredible Hulk will restart the Hulk movie franchise with a more fun take on the material. Costar Tim Roth, who plays Abomination in the film, confirmed the fun. More...

October 7, 2007
American History X Directors Cut Coming...Sort Of Opens in new window
In 1998, director Tony Kaye battled New Line Cinema over the release of American History X. Dissatisfied with the studio's meddling in his artistic vision, the theatrical cut was largely credited to Edward Norton. Nearly 10 years later, New Line is actually willing to revisit Kaye's vision. More...

October 2, 2007
The Incredible Hulk Spoilers! Opens in new window
Five short years after Ang Lee underwhelmed critics and comics fans with his Hulk, Edward Norton will be seeking to smash box-office records with The Incredible Hulk -- and if IESB is to be believed, Norton's off to an excellent start. More...

September 26, 2007
Helen Mirren, Rachel McAdams, Robin Wright Penn Join State of Play Opens in new window
The cast for Kevin MacDonald's State of Play remake just keeps getting better. More...

September 12, 2007
Pitt, Norton Reunite for State of Play Opens in new window
Brad Pitt and Edward Norton are teaming up again. More...

August 20, 2007
Johnny Depp to Grab a Fistful of Quarters? Opens in new window
Even for the age of unlikely remakes and strange adaptations, this one is sort of a doozy, but see if you can follow along: The recently released documentary The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters -- which looks at the bewilderingly intense real-life rivalry between the two men battling over the scoring record for Donkey Kong -- has already been established as one of the summer's most pleasant critical surprises, shooting up to 97 percent on the Tomatometer. And now the filmmakers want to follow it up with...a King of Kong dramatization? More...

August 16, 2007
Norton Wearing Multiple Hats for The Incredible Hulk Opens in new window
At Comic-Con's Incredible Hulk panel a few weeks ago, the movie's star, Edward Norton, ruffled some feathers when he claimed to have written the movie's script. Many assumed Norton's remarks were just ego talking, given that Zak Penn had already been announced as the screenwriter (not to mention the repeated rumors of run-ins between Norton and his scripts on various projects). As it turns out (and as the LA Times reports), the truth of the matter is a little more complicated. More...

July 27, 2007
Cool New Cast Member for The Incredible Hulk Opens in new window
And the casts for the new Marvel movies just keep getting better and better. This time around? The multi-talented Tim Blake Nelson has been cast as a pivotal villain in Louis Leterrier's "The Incredible Hulk." More...

June 21, 2007
More Bixby, Less Bana in Hulk 2 Opens in new window
Marvel Studios is happy to be relaunching the "Hulk" franchise with all new actors and a new vision for the film. They're not even above slamming their own work, as Marvel president Kevin Feige addressed questions about how "The Incredible Hulk" will differ from Hulk. More...

June 14, 2007
William Hurt to Battle "The Incredible Hulk" Opens in new window
If it's not "Iron Man" adding some more casting muscle, it's "The Incredible Hulk." More...

May 31, 2007
Non-Spoilery "Incredible Hulk" Plot Synopsis Opens in new window
Looking forward to the next "Hulk" movie? I sure am, what with all the cool casting announcements and the promise of a lot more action. We recently came across an "Incredible Hulk" plot synopsis of sorts... More...

May 9, 2007
"The Incredible Hulk" Has A Villain! Opens in new window
Tim Roth is poised to battle Ed Norton's Bruce Banner in the re-imagining/sequel to 2003's "Hulk," in which he'll play ex-KGB supervillain Emil Blonsky...AKA Abomination! More...

May 4, 2007
The Hulk Has a New Girllllfriend!! Opens in new window
As much as I love Jennifer Connelly (and boy do I), it was pretty much a foregone conclusion that she wouldn't be returning to play Betty Ross in "The Incredible Hulk." But at least the producers made a really good choice for the sequel... More...

April 24, 2007
Calm Down, the "Hulk" is Still Green Opens in new window
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? Opens in new window
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 Opens in new window
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 sequel as "Diet Hulk," it seems unusual to cast perhaps the most intense actor working today. More...

April 20, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Ed Norton As "Incredible Hulk," Ledger's Scary Joker, Early Reactions to "Spider-Man 3," And More! Opens in new window
In This Week's Ketchup, Edward Norton gets to take over the role of Bruce Banner in "The Incredible Hulk," Heath Ledger will portray a darker, scarier Joker than what audiences are accustomed to in "The Dark Knight," and "Spider-Man 3" received some glowing early reviews. More...

April 17, 2007
"Incredible Hulk" Screenwriter Discusses the Norton Signing Opens in new window
When it comes to adapting comic books, there are several "go-to" screenwriters -- and Zak Penn is absolutely one of 'em. The writer recently shared his thoughts on where "The Incredible Hulk" is headed, plus he even talks a bit about "Iron Man" and the (eventually) upcoming "Avengers" movie! More...

April 16, 2007
Edward Norton is "The Incredible Hulk" Opens in new window
What was your first reaction upon reading that headline? Be honest. Mine was "Edward Norton as Bruce Banner?? Excellent choice, and one I never would have thought of." More...

January 26, 2007
Holmes Getting the "Knight" Off? Opens in new window
Fans of "Batman Begins" who thought Katie Holmes was the worst part of the movie -- and there seem to be a lot of them -- will be happy to read IGN Movies' report, via LatinoReview.com, that Holmes' role is being recast for the upcoming sequel, "The Dark Knight." More...

December 21, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: Museum Open For Business Over Crowded Christmas Weekend Opens in new window
Moviegoers will have plenty to choose from over the long Christmas holiday weekend as four new star-driven wide releases hit the marketplace adding to an already crowded marquee. More...

November 28, 2006
RTIndie: "Little Miss Sunshine," "Half Nelson" Lead Indie Spirit Award Noms Opens in new window
It's time again to celebrate the best that indie-land has to offer. The Spirit Award nominees are out, with "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Half Nelson" leading all contenders with five nods each, including best feature. More...

October 19, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: Eastwood vs. Scorsese - Round 2 Opens in new window
Hollywood sure loves to dwell on yesteryear. Another wave of historical films hits the multiplexes on Friday led by the World War II drama "Flags of our Fathers" directed by Clint Eastwood. More...

September 18, 2006
"Crash" Producer's Magic Turns "Illusionist" Into Gold Opens in new window
Thanks to Bob Yari's crafty marketing, the self-released indie pic has transformed from a middling Sundance selection to a profit-turning surprise success. More...

September 5, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Invincible Scores Another Win at #1 Opens in new window
Moviegoers had football on their minds for the second straight weekend as Disney's true-life NFL tale "Invincible" remained atop the North American box office over the long Labor Day holiday weekend finishing off another summer movie season. New releases "Crank" and "The Wicker Man" opened in second and third, respectively, while the critically acclaimed films "Little Miss Sunshine" and "The Illusionist" both scored strong per-theater averages in moderate release. The holiday frame marked the first weekend in six long months where no new film debuted with at least $15M. Hollywood was happy to close the books on a summer movie season that was slightly better than than last year's. More...

August 31, 2006
Box Office Preview: "Crank" Closes Up Summer Movie Season Opens in new window
The summer movie season comes to an official end with the Labor Day holiday weekend unleashing three new releases plus the national expansion of a fourth. More...

August 31, 2006
Critical Consensus: "Crank" Is Well-Ranked; "Illusionist" Is Magic, "Crossover" Is An Air-Ball, "Wicker Man" Gets Burned Opens in new window
This week at the movies, we've got hoopsters with big dreams ("Crossover," starring Anthony Mackie), scary goings-on on remote islands ("The Wicker Man," starring Nicolas Cage), fast, fast vehicles ("Crank," starring Jason Statham and Amy Smart), and magic ("The Illusionist," starring Edward Norton and Jessica Biel). What do the critics say? More...

August 17, 2006
Certified Fresh Forecast: "The Illusionist," "Factotum" Are Your Alternatives to "Snakes" Opens in new window
Amid all the attention surrounding "Snakes on a Plane," smaller cinematic gems like "The Illusionist" and "Factotum" may be slipping under the radar. Both movies are in the running for Certified Fresh, and both movies offer a reprieve for those who don't want anything to do with snakes! More...

August 17, 2006
Box Office Preview: "Snakes" Prepares For Takeoff Opens in new window
This weekend Samuel L. Jackson looks to seize control of the muthaf*ckin' box office with his new muthaf*ckin' film "Snakes on a Plane" which invades theaters on a wave of internet buzz. More...

August 17, 2006
Critical Consensus: "SOAP," "Material Girls" Not Screened; "Accepted" Denied; "Sunshine" Shines Opens in new window
This week at the movies, we've got snakes.... on a plane ("Snakes on a Plane," starring Samuel L. Jackson), slackers on a campus ("Accepted," starring Justin Long), and Duffs on the screen ("Material Girls," starring Hilary and Haylie Duff). What do the critics have to say? More...

May 7, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Mission: Impossible III" Big, But Not Huge at #1 Opens in new window
Tom Cruise climbed into his usual number one spot at the box office with his heavily-hyped spy sequel Mission: Impossible III, however ticket sales fell below most industry expectations as the debut was not spectacular. More...

January 17, 2006
ThinkFilm Gets "Down" with New Norton/Wood Indie Opens in new window
ThinkFilm has acquired the rights to distribute a new indie flick starring Edward Norton and Evan Rachel Wood. It's called "Down in the Valley," and it sounds like quite the interesting little story. More...

December 14, 2005
Gary Coleman is Going Postal Opens in new window
From Running with Scissors December Newsletter and Skewed and Reviewed: As announced last issue, "Postal" will indeed be taking a trip to the big screen. Filming is still set to begin in 2006 for a release in 2007. Now to answer the questions that drive our readers mad: Yes, Uwe Boll is still the director, but RWS will have serious creative input on this project. "Postal" is Uwe's personal favorite game franchise and we've already taken the money, so please, move on with your lives. More...

December 13, 2005
Farrell Has Pride, Glory and a Pretty Solid Ensemble Opens in new window
New Line seems to be building quite an impressive little ensemble for their multi-generational police drama "Pride and Glory," and TV starlet Lake Bell is only the newest addition. More...

October 24, 2005
Weinsteins to Shape "Sin City" & "Rounders" for the Small Screen Opens in new window
Variety informs us that Weinstein Co. has quite a few television projects in the pipeline, two of which are based on well-known cinematic properties: Frank Miller's "Sin City" and John Dahl's "Rounders." More...

September 28, 2005
Norton and Farrell Feel New Line's "Pride" Opens in new window
Variety reports that Edward Norton and Colin Farrell are in final talks to co-star in New Line's cop drama "Pride and Glory," which is scheduled to start shooting next January. More...

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