July 12, 2010
Universal Makes a Wicked List of Directors
Universal is getting ready to bring the "Wizard of Oz"-inspired musical "Wicked" to the big screen -- and the early list of potential directors includes J.J. Abrams, James Mangold, Ryan Murphy, and Rob Marshall.
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May 28, 2009
Cruise and Diaz Plan a Trip to Wichita
According to unnamed sources, Tom Cruise has accepted the starring role opposite Cameron Diaz in James Mangold's "Wichita," a Fox action comedy targeted for summer 2010.
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March 26, 2009
A Rom-Com for Cruise and Diaz?
James Mangold has signed on to direct the long-gestating romantic comedy formerly known as "Trouble Man," a project now being groomed as a potential starring vehicle for Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz.
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September 10, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: 3:10 to Yuma Speeds to #1 Spot
After struggling at the box office over the last few years, Russell Crowe scored his first number one film in more than seven years with the critically-acclaimed Western 3:10 to Yuma which bumped fellow Hollywood remake Halloween out of the top spot. The weekend's other new releases, the action film Shoot 'Em Up and the comedy The Brothers Solomon, both failed to make much of a dent into the typically-slow early September marketplace.
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September 6, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Crowe vs. Bale in Box Office Shootout
Batman takes on Cinderella Man at the box office as the Russell Crowe-Christian Bale Western remake 3:10 to Yuma heads into the multiplexes over what is traditionally a tumbleweed weekend in the marketplace. More action comes in the form of Shoot 'Em Up which pits Clive Owen against
Paul Giamatti while those craving comedy get the new laugher The Brothers Solomon.
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September 5, 2007
James Mangold and Peter Fonda Talk 3:10 to Yuma With RT
It's chilly in the Ritz when the 3:10 to Yuma interviews begin. After I was escorted into a nippy receiving room, director James Mangold ran off to grab his jacket. This left me alone with the man I was explicitly asked not to refer to as "Cultural Icon Peter Fonda."
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August 28, 2007
Lionsgate Announces 3:10 to Yuma Sneak Preview
We all want to see a good Western, and Lionsgate knows it. Though 3:10 to Yuma doesn't come out until September 7, the studio will be slipping the movie into 300 theaters for a sneak preview on September 2.
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July 10, 2007
"3:10 to Yuma" Arriving Sooner Than Expected
From Variety comes word that Lionsgate -- perhaps realizing the box-office power of the first film ever to achieve the elusive marketing overlap of Christian Bale fans, Russell Crowe fans, and unkempt cowboys -- will be moving director James Mangold's "3:10 to Yuma" up on the release schedule.
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September 29, 2006
Crowe, Bale Get Company On "3:10 To Yuma"
Peter Fonda, Gretchen Mol and Dallas Roberts will be joining Russell Crowe and Christian Bale in the Western "3:10 to Yuma." The film, a remake of a 1957 Glenn Ford movie, will be helmed by James Mangold ("Walk the Line").
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September 19, 2006
Lionsgate Rescues Bale, Crowe & "Yuma"
Long story short: James Mangold's pet project, a remake of the semi-classic western "3:10 to Yuma," has had a really rough time getting into production. Sony didn't want the thing, but Lionsgate does. The film will star Russell Crowe and Christian Bale, plus like I said: it's a western. I'm down.
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August 4, 2006
Christian Bale Saves a Trip to "Yuma"
Not very long ago we shared the news that Sony had bailed on James Mangold's attempted remake of "3:10 to Yuma," but now we have good news times two! Not only has Mr. Mangold found some financing, but it looks like he's found someone to co-star with Russell Crowe. And that someone looks to be Christian Bale. Excellent!
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June 26, 2006
"Yuma" Remake Gets Russell Crowe, But Loses Sony
Despite having a big star like Russell Crowe attached to his western remake, filmmaker James Mangold will have to find a new studio with which to make "3:10 to Yuma." Put off by the actor's back-end deal, Sony has dropped the project, which means Mr. Mangold has to find a new buyer.
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February 21, 2006
Mangold Climbs Aboard the "3:10 to Yuma"
"Walk the Line" director James Mangold has his next project ready to roll. It's a remake of the 1957 western "3:10 to Yuma," which he'll be putting together with producer/spouse Cathy Konrad.
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November 21, 2005
Harry Potter and the Box Office of Plenty
It's no big shock that the fourth entry in the "Harry Potter" series was, far and away, the number one draw at the weekend box office. But the flick turned out to have the fourth biggest box office weekend in the history of moviedom: Harry snagged over $101 million from nearly 3,900 North American screens ... in only three days!
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July 27, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Walk the Line
Curious to see what Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash would look like? Well then click right here to check out the very first Quicktime trailer for James Mangold's "Walk the Line."
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