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...

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...

November 03, 2005
Zahn & Covert Encounter Some "Strange Wilderness"
Variety reports on what's sure to be an interesting comedy pairing. Funnymen Steve Zahn and Allen Covert will co-star in "Strange Wilderness" for Fox and Adam Sandler's Happy Madison shingle. More...