John Landis News

January 20, 2010
Serkis Plans to Rob Graves with Simon Pegg
Simon Pegg is still on board for "Burke and Hare," John Landis' look at the famous 19th-century graverobbers, but David Tennant's last-minute dropout has left him with a new co-star: Andy Serkis. More...

August 24, 2009
Landis Preps Burke and Hare; Pegg to Star?
John Landis is set to step behind the cameras again -- this time for "Burke and Hare," based on the true story of a pair of 19th-century murderers. Simon Pegg is reportedly in talks to star. More...

June 29, 2009
Weinsteins Plotting American Werewolf in London Remake?
According to a source at Bloody Disgusting, John Landis has cut a deal with Dimension Films allowing the studio to remake "An American Werewolf in London." More...

November 30, 2006
Sequel-Happy Eddie Murphy Back for "Beverly Hills Cop IV"
Get ready for more Axel Foley, because Eddie Murphy is bringing the street smart detective back to the big screen...again. More...

August 2, 2005
John Landis Goes to the "Dogs"
Veteran comedy director John Landis will helm "Show Dogs" for New Line Cinema, says Variety. Described as a canine-centric "Pygmalion," the story focuses on a "homeless Jack Russell terrier thrust into the competitive world of dog shows." More...