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Bruiser: A poster for the George A. Romero-directed thriller "Bruiser," about a man who one morning wakes up to find his face is gone, replaced by a smooth white, featureless mask. He explodes. Bent on revenge, he sets out to murder the people who have done him wrong. Thanks to bruiserthemovie.com.

Pitch Black: The 11th Hour has added a full-length "Pitch Black" article, including interviews with Vin Diesel, David Twohy, Cole Hauser and Keith David. Read it right here. Thanks to Sarah!

Time Flies: Columbia Pictures has acquired Chris Momenee's comedy spec script "Time Flies." According to The Hollywood Reporter, in the vein of "Big" and "Liar, Liar," "Time Flies" centers around a youth-obsessed man who has just celebrated his 30th birthday. After a spell is placed on him, the man gets older every night after sundown.

Hannibal: Julianne Moore ("Boogie Nights") is in final negotiations to play Clarice Starling in "Hannibal." Variety reports that while Universal still needs to work out such details as a possible partnership with MGM and the closing of Hopkins' deal, the process should speed up considerably, and the film could be in production by the summer.

High Crimes: Ashley Judd ("Double Jeopardy") is seriously considering starring in the courtroom drama "High Crimes," Variety states. Based on the novel by Joseph Finder, "Crimes" is a "Jagged Edge"-style story of a high-powered Harvard Law School professor. Her life is turned upside down when the Army declares her husband a deserter who, years before, committed a mass killing in El Salvador. She chooses to defend him in military court. Carl Franklin is in talks to direct the project.

3000 Miles to Graceland: Courteney Cox Arquette ("Scream 3") is in negotiations to take the female lead opposite Kurt Russell in "3000 Miles to Graceland," which also stars Kevin Costner. Written by Lichtenstein and Richie Recco, "Graceland" centers on a Las Vegas heist and follows a gang of ex-cons with Costner playing the group's villain and Russell their hero. According to THR, Cox Arquette will play Russell's romantic interest. Helmed by Demian Lichtenstein, the project is scheduled to go before the cameras next month in Vancouver and Las Vegas.

Posters: The offical 'Battlefield Earth' poster. This sci-fi film stars John Travolta and Barry Pepper. Also one for the Joshua Jackson/Paul Walker thriller 'The Skulls.' Thanks to WB.

CART Project: Sylvester Stallone hopes to make a film revolving around Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART). "CART's brand of open-wheel auto racing provides some of the most thrilling, emotionally involving and inspiring form of sport in the world,'' Stallone said at the kickoff of CART'S 2000 Fedex Championship Series in Homestead, Fla. Variety reports that Stallone is still polishing the screenplay. No start date is set.

Rollerball: Chris Klein ("American Pie") is in final negotiations to star in MGM's "Rollerball" remake for director John McTiernan ("Thomas Crown Affair"). In the updated version, Klein would play the starring role originated by James Caan. The story centers around teams of gladiators on roller skates and motorcycles who fight to the death for their corporate sponsors. According to The Hollywood Reporter, MGM is looking to the sci-fi thriller as a possible tentpole release for 2001. Shooting could start as soon as this summer.

Hannibal: Julianne Moore seems to be the odds-on fave to take on the role of Clarice Starling in "Hannibal." Universal and MGM, which recently considered selling the pic back to producer Dino De Laurentiis, now seem bullish again if the right Clarice comes along. According to Variety, the choice is important, because Hannibal Lecter doesn’t appear until one-quarter into the Steve Zaillian-scripted sequel. The script has streamlined the book and kept many of the chills while solving the problems inherent in the book’s finale. It even leaves open the possibility of a third film.

Julia Roberts has now committed to star with Brad Pitt in both the $10-$12 million project "The Mexican" for director Gore Verbinski at DreamWorks and Warner Bros.' ensemble remake of "Ocean's Eleven" for director Steven Soderbergh. James Gandolfini will join Pitt and Roberts in "The Mexican." Roberts' deals have yet to be completed. However, the $20 million-dollar star has agreed to put aside her megasalary for both projects. Roberts is expected to get a small upfront fee in exchange for a significant backend. "The Mexican," is up next for Roberts and scheduled to start shooting in May.

Metal God: Director Stephen Herek ("Mr. Holland's Opus") has tapped Timothy Spall ("Topsy Turvy"), Timothy Olyphant ("Go") and Dominic West ("Midsummer Night's Dream"), as well as a host of real-life musicians, to perform in the Jennifer Aniston-Mark Wahlberg starrer. In the film, set to begin shooting in L.A. in mid-March, Wahlberg plays an office supply salesman who performs in a cover band - Blood Pollution - before getting a part in already famous heavy-metal group Steel Dragon. The story is based on the true exploits of a singer with a Judas Priest cover band who got the call to sing with the real thing. More >>>

Stuart Little 2: Columbia is hoping to release a "Stuart Little" sequel at Christmas 2001. "Stuart 2" could start shooting as early as the summer. The budget for "Stuart Little" was slightly north of $100 million, THR states. The sequel is expected to cost roughly the same amount because CG-animation and live-action will be used. The studio is seeking writers for the sequel and sources said two of the film's original scribes, Gregory Brooker and M. Night Shyamalan, will not return.

Pay It Forward: According to Variety, Jim Caviezel will take a supporting role in the Mimi Leder-directed "Pay It Forward," playing a homeless recovering heroin addict taken in by a boy (Haley Joel Osment) looking to start a program of good deeds.

Mission: Impossible 2: Metallica's as-yet-untitled song for the 'M:I-2' soundtrack is scheduled to air on radio sometime in mid-April. The album's street date is still not set, but indications are for early May. The Metallica track will be the first "single." Thanks to The Official Metallica Site.

Indiana Jones IV: George Lucas has completed an 'Indy IV' script, but neither Harrison Ford nor Steven Spielberg have seen it yet. Without Ford's or Spielberg's approval, a fourth movie is unlikely, according to Sci Fi Wire. "If there was a script they all loved, they would kill themselves to clear their schedules," Ford's agent, Patricia McQueeney, told USA Today columnist Jeannie Williams. "They love it so much, but they can't seem to get their heads together on a script they are all enthusiastic about."

With Wings as Eagles: Randall Wallace's WWII project is still active. The film nearly got in production with Ridley Scott until star Arnold Schwarzenegger took a health hiatus. Now Schwarzenegger's back, but Scott's committed elsewhere, so they're looking for a director that the star will approve. It's a film that has far more depth than the thesp's recent action outings, according to Variety. It's a true story observed by Wallace's father-in-law, about Americans who were taken prisoner in WWII Germany and who were liberated by a German officer, though he'd been ordered to execute them. "It showed there were good Germans, too," said producer Alan Ladd Jr.

Pearl Harbor: The above concept art for 'Pearl Harbor' appeared in last week's Entertainment Weekly. Thanks to Cinemenium.com.

I Was Made to Love Her: Regina King has landed the female lead opposite Chris Rock in "I Was Made to Love Her" for directors Chris and Paul Weitz. THR states that the project is slated to begin shooting on location February 17th.

Get Carter: A review of a revised draft by writer-director Stephen T. Kay, dated September 5th, 1999. The movie stars Sylvester Stallone, Miranda Richardson and Rachel Leigh Cook. Major spoilers. Thanks to Stax.

Get Carter - Script Review (Positive)

The Palace Thief: Kevin Kline is set to make his feature directing debut, "The Palace Thief" for Fine Line Features, and will also star, according to Variety. Based on an Ethan Canin short story of the same name, the story revolves around a prep school teacher's musings over his past 50 years and, after an unhappy reunion with a former student, his revelation of how little control he's exercised during crucial moments of life. Neil Tolkin ("Sticks and Stones") wrote the script.

Bones: Pam Grier ("Jackie Brown") is set to star opposite rapper Snoop Dogg in "Bones." Written by Tim Metcalfe and Adam Simon, "Bones" tells the story of a ghost (Dogg) awakened 20 years after his death to seek revenge against those who killed him and ravaged his neighborhood. Grier will play a clairvoyant who was Dogg's girlfriend. As a ghost, Dogg is trying to reclaim her and be with her again. Ernest Dickerson ("Juice") directs the project, expected to go before cameras this month on location in Vancouver. Thanks to Fright Master.

Taking Lives: Gwyneth Paltrow and helmer Tony Scott have been interested in working together for some time, and THR says the duo may have finally found the right project: Warner Bros.' "Taking Lives." "Lives," based on the book by British author Michael Pye, is about a female FBI profiler who must track down a serial killer who assumes the identities of his victims. Scribe Jon Bokenkamp recently turned in his draft. If Paltrow commits, she would shoot the project before working on the studio's "The Ugly Truth," which she, Ben Affleck and director Barry Sonnenfeld are negotiating to do together. Scott is prepping a spring start date for "Lives."

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