July 23, 2009
Len Wiseman Hit by Shrapnel
Radical Pictures has inked Len Wiseman ("Live Free or Die Hard") to develop and direct an adaptation of the graphic novel "Shrapnel," about an interplanetary battle over the future of the Solar Alliance.
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January 26, 2009
Len Wiseman Plots Gears of War Trilogy
Describing it as a "harder-edged 'Lord of the Rings,'" director Len Wiseman recently opened up to Bloody Disgusting about his plans for a "Gears of War" trilogy.
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January 23, 2009
Len Wiseman Talks Underworld's Future
Now that "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" is in theaters, it seems appropriate to ask about the future of the franchise -- a subject that Len Wiseman was happy to discuss with Shock Till You Drop.
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January 21, 2009
RT Interview: Bill Nighy talks Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
RT travels to New Zealand onto the set of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans to chat to star Bill Nighy about the complexities of fang wearing etiquette, wet, velvet, 'battle' skirt wearing and his repulsion of his own image. The world of Vampire and Lycan will once again clash with much nashing of teeth and bloody battle, but this time in the form of a prequel. With the release of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans there are a number of familiar faces to be found amongst the warriors, including everyone's favourite thousand year old vampire, Viktor, played by Bill Nighy.
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December 5, 2008
Len Wiseman Is Down for Atlantis Rising
Len Wiseman will direct "Atlantis Rising," Paramount's adaptation of the Scott Mitchell Rosenberg comics in which "seismic disturbances at sea force world militaries to investigate the deepest part of the ocean, where an underground civilization emerges to engage in war with planet Earth."
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November 20, 2007
RT on DVD: Live Free or Hairspray This Thanksgiving
Good news, blockbuster fans: this week in home entertainment features a crowd-pleasing toe-tapper (Hairspray), the return of John McClane (Live Free or Die Hard), another harrowing star turn by Christian Bale (Rescue Dawn), and plenty more (Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse, Ghosts of Cite Soleil, Chappelle's Show Collection).
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October 30, 2007
Ratner Escapes from Escape from New York
Well, that didn't take long: Just a little over three weeks after the rumor mill started spinning about Brett Ratner taking over for Len Wiseman as director of the Escape from New York remake, IGN Movies reports that Ratner has told New Line "thanks anyway."
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October 26, 2007
Underworld Prequel to Trace Rise of the Lycans
Last year's Underworld: Evolution was given an old-fashioned reaming by critics when it reached theaters -- but between box office and rental receipts, it's grossed over $100 million, so it comes as no surprise that we'll soon be treated to Underworld 3: Rise of the Lycans.
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October 5, 2007
Escape from New York Escapes from Len Wiseman
If you read the news that Len Wiseman would be directing the pending remake of John Carpenter's Escape from New York and groaned, we've got some good news for you. And also possibly some bad news.
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August 15, 2007
Wiseman Will Escape from New York
Just about two weeks ago, we discussed the rumor that Live Free or Die Hard director Len Wiseman was in line to helm the Escape from New York remake -- and it looks like the rumormongers were onto something, because Variety is now reporting that Wiseman is indeed in final negotiations with New Line for the project.
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August 3, 2007
Gears of War, Escape from New York No Longer Director-less?
Action fans who have been waiting for more news regarding two of New Line's major upcoming projects -- specifically, the Gears of War adaptation and the Escape from New York remake -- get a double shot of rumor juice with this item. According to IESB, the studio is close to announcing who will be behind the lens for both films, and a "reliable insider" has shared the scoop.
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June 13, 2007
Wiseman Makes "Die Hard" for the Fans
"Live Free or Die Hard" director Len Wiseman promises "Die Hard" fans that he took good care of their series, being a "Die Hard" fan himself. And sometimes that conflicted with moving the proceedings along on set.
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April 5, 2007
Brand-New "Die Hard 4" Trailer, Website Launch, Etc.
Already two of my movie-nerd pals have messaged me to complain about the "over-the-top" nature of this just-released "Live Free or Die Hard" trailer. I think those friends are nuts, because this is one seriously enticing little promo clip. (Plus, we have a new flipbook!)
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October 25, 2006
Will the Werewolf King Be Returning for "Underworld 3"?
British actor Michael Sheen is co-starring in a pair of high-profile dramas this season, "The Queen" and "The Blood Diamond," but when he sits down for an interview, the movie geeks want to know one thing. Will there be an "Underworld 3," and will Sheen be returning to play the Head Werewolf Guy?
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October 4, 2006
Jeffrey Wright to Be Next "Die Hard" Villain?
The "Die Hard" series is well-known for giving Bruce Willis nasty villains played by good actors: Alan Rickman, Bill Sadler, Jeremy Irons... And now comes word that Jeffrey Wright might be pulling villain duty for John McClane's fourth manic misadventure.
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October 3, 2006
Set Pics: "Die Hard 4" & "The Golden Compass"
Snapshots were recently taken on the sets of "Live Free or Die Hard" and the hotly-anticipated rendition of Philip Pullman's "The Golden Compass." So if you have any interest in either of these flicks, you just might want to take a look...
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September 22, 2006
"Die Hard 4" Signs Justin Long and Maggie Q
With "Live Free or Die Hard" production already underway (in ... Baltimore), we're now getting a few confirmations on new cast members. As reported earlier, Justin Long is in the cast as McClane's sidekick, and Maggie Q will play a mega-hot computer hacker.
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July 31, 2006
Justin Long Joins the "Die Hard 4" Cast
Proving that "Die Hard 4" is finally set to get underway, producers signed young funnyman Justin Long to play an integral role in what's now known as "Reset." Not sure if they mean "Die Hard: Reset" or something similar, but the flick's scheduled to begin shooting in September.
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June 9, 2006
Wiseman Talks "Underworld" and "Die Hard" Sequels
As if he wasn't already blessed enough by having Kate Beckinsale as his Mrs., writer/director Len Wiseman looks to have his plate full with sequels. Read on for a little info regarding the man's plans for "Underworld 3" and "Die Hard 4."
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May 31, 2006
"Underworld" Man to Direct "Die Hard 4"?
Len Wiseman, the director of both "Underworld" movies as well as the lucky SOB married to Kate Beckinsale, is in negotiations with Fox to direct Bruce Willis in "Die Hard 4." No word yet on how many Lycans John McClane will get to kill in the flick.
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May 19, 2006
Beckinsale Nixes Wonder Woman & Underworld 3
MTV sat down with the lovely Ms. Kate Beckinsale to discuss her work in Adam Sandler's upcoming "Click" comedy, but a few extra tidbits were dropped regarding "Wonder Woman" and "Underworld 3," so if you're a fan of the gal....
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December 8, 2005
Wiseman Just Fine with an "Underworld 3"
ComingSoon.net brings news from the Sci-Fi Wire that writer/director Len Wiseman would be perfectly content to continue down the were-vamp path, and deliver unto the world an "Underworld 3."
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October 21, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Underworld: Evolution
Didn't know there was an "Underworld" sequel on the way? Well, now you do, and the trailer's right here. Rejoining with all the vampires, werewolves, and Scott Speedmans is the seriously sexy Kate Beckinsale, who stars as a warrior vampiress who, let's face it, could probably kick Blade's butt.
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