January 22, 2009
John August Lands Preacher, Frankenweenie Gigs
He may not be working on "Shazam!" anymore, but John August is still keeping plenty busy -- according to The Hollywood Reporter, he's been tapped to write scripts for the "Preacher" adaptation and Tim Burton's freshly expanded "Frankenweenie."
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January 6, 2009
John August Says Shazam! Is "Dead"
After years in development, it appears that Warner Bros. has pulled the plug on "Shazam!" -- according to screenwriter John August, the project is "dead."
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December 12, 2007
The Rock to Play Black Adam in Shazam!
With a superstar like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson attached to the comic book movie Shazam!, those unfamiliar with the superhero might assume Johnson's playing the title role. However, as The Rock himself is quick to explain, the comic's fans really wanted him to play supporting character Black Adam.
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September 25, 2007
The Rock Up For Two Roles in Shazam!
Captain Marvel is still headed to the big screen -- and when he gets there, he may have an artfully raised eyebrow to go with that lightning bolt on his chest.
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May 11, 2007
The Rock as Captain Marvel?
From the "strange but (possibly) true" department. Director Peter Segal looks like he'll be directing the "Shazam" movie ... and will he be casting Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the lead role?
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April 9, 2007
"Captain Marvel" Screenwriter Shakes Up the Fanboys -- Shazam!
Gotta give it up for screenwriter John August. Not only is he entirely forthcoming about his upcoming "Shazam!" (aka "Captain Marvel") adaptation, but he's sharing all sorts of information about the project on his blog. He also had a few, well, potentially controversial things to say about the comic book heroes of yesteryear...
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March 14, 2007
And Your New "Shazam" Is...Jake Gyllenhaal?
Last week came news that arguably one of history's silliest comic book heroes was heading to the screen (and no, it's not a remake of that Shaquille O'Neal genie movie). Now it seems Jake Gyllenhaal is being tapped to play the red suited, cape-wearing boy-turned-superhero Shazam!
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November 2, 2005
Hoffman & Shyer Sign on for "Less"
Variety reports that director Charles Shyer has been tapped to direct the Dustin Hoffman comedy "Father Knows Less" for New Line. And if you're even a little familiar with Shyer's work, you know he's perfect for concepts like this one...
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June 21, 2005
S.M. Gellar and "Chainsaw" Director to Do New-Fangled "Alice"
Based on the extremely well-received video game known as "American McGee's Alice" comes an all-new silver screen adaptation. Sophomore director Marcus Nispel ("The Texas Chainsaw Massacre") will be directing "Alice," and his leading lady will be "Buffy" and "Grudge" gal Sarah Michelle Gellar.
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June 3, 2005
Walden and Dolman Hope You'll Enjoy "Fried Worms"
Filmmaker Bob Dolman ("The Banger Sisters") will bring Thomas Rockwell's popular book "How to Eat Fried Worms" to the big screen for Walden Media and New Line Cinema, according to Variety. The story focuses on "an 11-year-old boy whose first day in school devolves into a battle with the school bully. It leads to a dare that the youth can't eat 10 worms in one day."
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May 31, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Moviefone.com brings us the first peek at the theatrical trailer for Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." The first teaser trailer caused a lot of buzz among fans of Roald Dahl's original story and the 1971 Gene Wilder adaptation, and the new trailer delivers a whole lot more sweet & sticky insanity.
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