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Warner Bros. Looks To Transform Homer's 'The Odyssey' Into Space Epic

  • By Charlie Schmidlin
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  • January 15, 2013 9:41 AM
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With “Star Wars” now born again into either a wellspring of creative repair or a dismal continuation of recent mediocrity, studios are taking the time to cloud the sci-fi genre periphery with their similarly fantastical projects. As such, what better time to usher in a prime addition to that mix-and-match development style, as Warner Bros aims to revitalize Homer's text with a new space “Odyssey.”
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More: The Odyssey, Warner Bros. , James DiLapo

Warner Bros Create Pixar-Style Brain Trust For Animated Films, Includes Phil Lord & Chris Miller, Nicholas Stoller And More

  • By Kevin Jagernauth
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  • January 7, 2013 4:47 PM
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  • 2 Comments
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This was bound to happen, we're mostly just surprised it didn't happen sooner. You would think that with Pixar's long-standing track record of proving that originality, high standards and creative vision can produce results that please both audiences and critics, rival studios would copycat their Brain Trust structure. As much a part of their brand as the lamp in their logo, Pixar's Brain Trust -- a collection of writers, directors and more -- routinely look at in-progress projects, break them down, pick them apart and build them back up again, all to create the best movie possible. Animated movies take years to make, and yet the Brain Trust won't see one to completion unless it rigorously passes muster (though that doesn't explain "Cars 2"). At any rate, Warner Bros. is going to give the concept a shot.
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More: Warner Bros. , Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Glenn Ficarra & John Requa, Nicholas Stoller, Storks, Smallfoot, Lego Movie

Warner Bros. Sued By Tolkien Estate, Peter Jackson Responds To Animal Care Claims On 'The Hobbit'

  • By Charlie Schmidlin
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  • November 20, 2012 8:59 AM
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Perhaps it was Peter Jackson's uncanny concealment of the initial LOTR trilogy's production, or maybe just a smoother process the first time through, but as the December release of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” draws closer, the ominous swirl of technical criticisms and corporate meddling above its head only grows larger. Unfortunately, that cloud continues to increase today, with the news that J.R.R. Tolkien's estate has taken legal action against Warner Bros., while elsewhere Jackson and co. are under scrutiny for their handling of animals on the set.
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More: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Possibly Interested In 'Casablanca' Sequel From Original Writer Howard Koch

  • By Kevin Jagernauth
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  • November 5, 2012 9:37 AM
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  • 3 Comments
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If there is one movie that Warner Bros. prizes and loves above all others in their catalog, it's "Casablanca." The classic movie that even people who don't like classic movies adore, it has become an American cinematic institution, and a film that WB has re-re-re-re-released countless times on home video over the years. The film endures as one of the all time greats, so of course, that means sequels and followups have been tossed around for years.
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More: Return To Casablanca, Warner Bros.

Guillermo Del Toro Denies Involvement In 'Justice League,' But Says He'd Love To Do 'Heaven Sent'

  • By Kevin Jagernauth
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  • November 3, 2012 12:54 PM
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  • 6 Comments
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Update: Gah. Such as it is with rumors, it seems there was a bit of mixup. But Guillermo Del Toro clarifies his position on "Heaven Sent" on his own forums: "Wow- please contact whoever said I denied it. I cannot recall ever answering a question like that. Sadly I dont do tweeter. I denied being involved in JLA but ['Heaven Sent'] I would love to do!!!"
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More: Guillermo del Toro, Warner Bros. , Heaven Sent

Guillermo Del Toro Reportedly Developing 'Avengers'-Style Movie With Second Tier DC Comic Characters

  • By Kevin Jagernauth
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  • November 2, 2012 9:18 AM
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  • 7 Comments
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File this under Guillermo Del Toro project #A-898039. Also, it's largely a rumor for now, and one that doesn't quite make sense, but as always, you never know...
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More: Guillermo del Toro, Pacific Rim, Warner Bros. , Heaven Sent

Watch: Full Movie Of Mickey Spillane Playing His Own Mike Hammer In 'The Girl Hunters,' WB Picks Up Rights To Character

  • By Kevin Jagernauth
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  • October 22, 2012 11:23 AM
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  • 3 Comments
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It doesn't get much more hardboiled than Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer. The private investigator who first appeared in the author's book "I, The Jury" embodies all the characteristics that would inspire a generation of burly brusiers who take the law into to their own hands. A war veteran, Hammer doesn't particularly care for more legal methods of handing out justice, letting his fists and gun do the talking instead, while his sexual appetite is spurred by his secretary Velda. Almost from the start, Hollywood came calling for the character.
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More: Warner Bros.

Lady Gaga & Beyonce Music Video Director Sells Sci-Fi Short To WB (& No, Lady Gaga Won't Be In 'Zoolander 2')

  • By Benjamin Wright
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  • October 19, 2012 2:05 PM
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Music video directors making features are pretty hit and miss. For every David Fincher, Spike Jonze, or even Michael Bay, there’s a dozen or so video directors who never quite seem to make the leap (we’re still waiting on the masterful Chris Cunningham to make his feature debut, hey Chris!). However, it looks as if a regular Lady Gaga and Beyonce music video director, Stephan Zlotescu, will be trying next, only he’s already caught the attention of a major studio.
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More: Stephan Zlotescu, Warner Bros. , Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Zoolander 2

Does 5 Days Behind Schedule Warrant A Panic? 'Fury Road' Faces WB Executive Scrutiny

  • By Kevin Jagernauth
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  • October 19, 2012 12:38 PM
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  • 2 Comments
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It hasn't been a good year for blockbuster movies in the press. With both "John Carter" and "Battleship" taking losses, "47 Ronin" and "World War Z" going through some very public production troubles and delays, and even "The Lone Ranger" falling off course (after Disney had already delayed the pic to rein in the spending), studios are more wary then ever with their tentpole projects. Not only are they taking their time -- Disney put David Fincher on a three-month hold as they consider "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea" -- but they're also trying to contain any issues that do crop up. Which brings us to "Fury Road."
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More: Mad Max: Fury Road, Warner Bros. , George Miller

Warner Bros. Plot 2013 Shoot, 2015 Release For 'Justice League'; Will Spinoff New Character Movies From The Film

  • By Kevin Jagernauth
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  • October 18, 2012 3:49 PM
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  • 5 Comments
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Get out your speculation machine, prepare the shortlists because as "Justice League" from Warner Bros. inches closer and closer, every scrap and morsel will be examined and pontificated over until the movie is actually in theaters. Even though we already sorta knew this, the studio is putting together some plans to bring the superhero team-up movie to the big screen.
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More: Warner Bros. , Justice League

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