Latest News On Peter Segal
February 14, 2008
A Smart Valentine, With a Dose of KAOS
RT got our hands on several new exclusive images from Get Smart, the Steve Carell/Anne Hathaway flick in which Maxwell Smart and his crew go to the mat with the evil masterminds behind KAOS. More...
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... More...
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. More...
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? More...
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,... More...
June 15, 2006
DC Comics Movie Update: Watchmen, Flash & Shazam!
What with the Marvel Heroes always getting a lot of extra attention, the arrival of "Superman Returns" allows the other comics giant to get a little extra spotlight. Yesterday DC president Paul Levitz spilled a few beans regarding Joss... More...
April 13, 2006
Peter Segal Snags "Shazam!"
It's been a long time coming, but it seems like New Line is about to mount a big-screen adaptation of DC Comics' Shazam character ... and they seem to be starting off in a decidedly comedic direction: The helmer will be Peter Segal, whose films I... More...
March 22, 2006
"Yard" Director Turns Toward the "Refs"
Successful comedy director Peter Segal has been tapped by New Line to helm sports comedy "The Refs," which is about a trio of shady referees who aim to rig the big game. More...
February 14, 2006
Eddie Murphy IS "Starship Dave"
Eddie Murphy will star in a new science-fiction comedy called "Starship Dave" from 20th Century Fox and director Peter Segal. No word on whether any of the involved parties have ever seen "The Adventures of Pluto Nash." More...
December 05, 2005
Carrell's Smart Gets Some Direction
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the big-screen adaptation of "Get Smart," which stars Steve Carrell as a hapless secret agent, will be directed by Peter Segal, the guy who brought you "The Longest Yard," "50 First... More...


