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Posters: One for the romcom 'Down to You,' starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Julia Stiles and Selma Blair. One for the romcom/drama 'Return to Me,' about a widowed veterinarian who falls in love with the transplant recipient of his deceased wife's heart. Also one for 'Snow Day,' which is a comedy about a group of students who hi-jack a plow to keep a snowed in school closed. Thanks to Bill.

Animal Husbandry: Ashley Judd ("Double Jeopardy") will receive at least $4 million to star in the romantic comedy "Animal Husbandry" for Fox 2000. Judd and Tony Goldwyn are in negotiations to star and direct, respectively. According to THR, the picture is slated to start shooting in July. Goldwyn would replace Mark Piznarski, who was attached to helm the project but dropped out recently because of scheduling conflicts.

The Blair Witch Project 2: The Fan Insider scored some exclusive plot possibilities for the 'Blair' sequel in a recent interiew with DP Neal Fredericks. [Possible spoilers ahead.]

I: And lastly, we've heard from Artisan that there will indeed be a
sequel and perhaps a third, which I`ve been told would be directed by the original directors Myrick and Sanchez. Have you heard any plot possibilities for the sequel, and would you like to shoot those pictures as well?

N: One idea I heard for the sequel, which I thought was great, was to basically retell the film through the POV of the killer/witch. The audience would see the film again with the same actors but through the killer/witch perspective. I would very much like to shoot the sequels and prequels. My agent is pitching me to Artisan for "Blair Witch 2."

Read the full interview at their site. Thanks to Ian!

What Women Want: Helen Hunt has resumed talks to co-star opposite Mel Gibson in "What Women Want," having last month backed off the project because of scheduling issues. In the offbeat comedy, a chauvinistic executive (Gibson) recovers from an accident to find himself able to hear what every woman he meets is really thinking. One such woman is Hunt's character, the female lead. Marisa Tomei is in talks to join the cast. According to Variety, Nancy Meyers ("Parent Trap") will direct.

Julie Johnson: Lili Taylor ("The Haunting") is in final negotiations for the title role in "Julie Johnson," an indie feature from director Bob Gosse ("Niagara, Niagara"). Based on Wendy Hammond's play of the same name, "Johnson" tells the story of a cop's wife (Taylor) rearing two children in Hoboken, N.J., who takes a night course about computers that opens her world in ways she never anticipated. Hammond wrote the adaptation with Gosse. According to The Hollywood Reporter, principal photography is targeted for a spring start in New York.

Summer Catch: Freddie Prinze Jr. is in negotiations to play the lead role in Warner Bros.' "Summer Catch," for a possible $1.5 million-$2 million paycheck. "Catch" is a romance between a poor local boy (Prinze) and a wealthy young woman whose family summers in his Cape Cod hometown. The story has a baseball backdrop, with the boy playing on a minor-league team and trying to impress major-league scouts in order to escape the small-town life. Brian Robbins, Sam Weisman and Mike Tollin produce, with Tollin making his big-screen directorial debut on the project. According to The Hollywood Reporter, shooting is slated to begin in the spring.

Final Destination: A poster for this thriller, about Alex Browning (Devon Sawa), who is embarking on a trip to Paris with his high school French class. In the plane's cabin, buckled-in and ready for take-off, Alex experiences a powerful premonition. He sees the plane explode in a fiery blaze moments after leaving the ground. Alex panics and insists that everyone get off the plane. In the melee than ensues, seven people including Alex, are forced to disembark the ill-fated aircraft.. Thanks to Nlcpub.com.

Spider-Man: IGN Movies reports that Sony has narrowed their list of possible directors down to two names: David Fincher and Sam Raimi (who is about to start work on 'The Gift' next month).
Read AICN's follow-up story here.

Hannibal: Universal is now considering a number of options, including scrapping 'Hannibal' instead of trying to recast Foster's part. "In the next two to three weeks we have to make a decision," Universal chairman Stacey Snider tells EW. More >>>

3000 Miles to Graceland: Kurt Russell is in final negotiations to join Kevin Costner in "3000 Miles to Graceland," an indie feature for director Demian Lichtenstein centered on a Las Vegas heist. Written by Lichtenstein and Richie Recco, the story follows a gang of ex-cons. Costner plays the villain, while Russell will portray the group's hero. THR states that production is scheduled to begin the first week of March in Vancouver, Seattle and Las Vegas.

Bedazzled: Elizabeth Hurley ("EDtv") and Frances O'Connor ("Mansfield Park") have signed to join Brendan Fraser in director Harold Ramis' remake of "Bedazzled." Inspired by the 1967 Dudley Moore Faustian comedy of the same name, the film revolves around a nerdy, low-level technical adviser (Fraser) who enlists the help of a powerful temptress (Hurley), to win the love of a female co-worker (O'Connor). According to Variety, shooting is set to begin January 24th.

Battlefield Earth II: A sequel to the John Travolta starrer "Battlefield Earth" has started, with Travolta committing to the project several months before the first sci-fi actioner is even slated for release. "Battlefield," based on the 1982 novel of the same name by L. Ron Hubbard, covers only the first 436 pages of the 1,050-page book. The film's screenwriter, Cory Mandell, has committed to adapting the remaining 614 pages, which will be the basis for the sequel. The film's co-star Barry Pepper will be back on board.

Toys of Desperation: Director Ed Zwick ("The Siege") will take the helm of "Toys of Desperation," a supernatural thriller at Paramount Pictures. According to Variety, it's based on an as-yet unpublished novel of the same name, the film follows a young Ivy League student who is haunted by an apparition - one who, having killed a girlfriend 50 years earlier, now seems intent on framing the youth for a similar murder. "It's a somewhat Gothic story, but with a contemporary voice,'' said Zwick, "and yet it's also deeply romantic."

Antitrust: Rachael Leigh Cook ("She's All That") and Claire Forlani ("Meet Joe Black") have plugged into MGM's computer thriller "Antitrust" for helmer Peter Howitt ("Sliding Doors"). The film revolves around a Silicon Valley company run by a Bill Gates-like mogul whose method of dealing with antitrust concerns proves less than ethical. Tim Robbins has been cast as the company chief, and Ryan Phillippe will portray an unlucky computer programmer whose dream job turns out to be a nightmare. THR reports that Forlani will play the role of Phillippe's girlfriend, and Cook has been cast as an employee at the computer company.

The Blair Witch Project 2 & 3: Award-winning documentary helmer Joe Berlinger is set to direct “Blair Witch Project 2” with a start date in the third week of February, with an eye toward a Halloween rollout. The sequel will also have the original “Blair” team in place to exec produce and act as hands-on consultants. “Witch 3,” which is a bit further behind “2” in development, will be a prequel to the original. To be shot in fall 2000, “3” will be released in theaters for summer 2001 and be written, produced and directed by Eduardo Sanchez and Daniel Myrick. More >>>

Spider-Man: Columbia chairman Amy Pascal is currently developing "Spider-Man" as an potential action franchise, and sources said she is talking to Jan de Bont ("The Haunting," "Twister") to direct. Thanks to SpidermanHype.com - be sure to read the follow-up story at their site.

Battlefield Earth: A spoiler-filled look at the first draft script for this sci-fi/action flick. Thanks to 'Xenu TV' and Brian.

Battlefield Earth - Script Review (Negative)

X-Men: Ian McKellen wrapped up his work in the movie on December 21st. Filming will continue through February. The first trailer and a "B" version of the poster are expected by the end of the month. McKellen will start his work on 'Lord of the Rings' January. 10th. Thanks to Comics Continuum.

Hannibal: Anthony Hopkins remains committed to "Hannibal," regardless of Jodie Foster's involvement, states The Hollywood Reporter. Provided that financial terms can be reached, a spokeswoman said to Variety. "Assuming they can work out a deal - and all of that remains to be ironed out - he wants to do it," publicist Catherine Olim said. "He's always said it would depend on the script. He's read the script." It was Hopkins' strongest expression of interest in the planned sequel to date and comes less than a week after actress Jodie Foster decided not to reprise her role.

Atlantis: Cinema Confidential landed some exclusive photos and news for Disney's 'Atlantis' today. Click on the thumbnails above to view the full-sized images at their site. Also, Michael J. Fox confirmed in USA Today that he will be providing one of the voices in picture. It is tentatively set for a 2001/2002 release. A huge thanks to Thomas!

Eye of the Beholder: Another poster for this thriller/comedy. In the film, private detective 'The Eye' (Ewan McGregor) is hired to follow a woman (Ashley Judd) across the country. He soon begins to suspect that she may in fact be a serial killer.. Poster #1 -->

Pearl Harbor: A review of Randall Wallace's ("Braveheart") 'Pearl Harbor' script. This upcoming WWII drama will be helmed by Michael Bay and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. As always, there's plenty of spoilers to watch out for. Thanks to Stax.

Pearl Harbor - Script Review (Negative)

The Others: A report for this horror/thriller project, with thanks to 'Lestat BCN.'

Spanish director Alejandro Amenabar -'TESIS' and 'Open your Eyes' - The first an incredible horror-thriller based on snuff movies (earlier than Joel's Schumacher 8mm), and the second is a Sci-Fi thriller, based on virtual reality -without FX- and criogenic systems,etc..., Will start his new gothic-horror film in Madrid in March 2000, this new seems normal, but...
the producer is TOM CRUISE and the star in the film is Nicole Kidman, who will play the role of a mother frightened by rumors from her new home. Now the director is searching for the youngest cast, it will be two boys with ages between 8-12, to play the role of Nicole's sons.

The Ransom: John McNaughton ("Wild Things") is on board to direct "The Ransom," a feature based on the 1991 crime caper novel by Brian Tobin. "Ransom" tells the story of an ex-con who decides to try and pull off one last "big score." He teams up with a car thief and a pickpocket to kidnap New York's most notorious and successful drug dealer, and the trio holds him for ransom. McNaughton recently completed the first draft of the screenplay adaptation, and scribe Kem Nunn ("Wild Things") is writing a second draft. According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Ransom" will likely undergo a name change.

The Gift: Keanu Reeves has committed to a supporting role of a vicious, wife-beating murder suspect in the Sam Raimi-directed drama “The Gift." Giovanni Ribisi has also been set for the film, which stars Cate Blanchett, Katie Holmes and Ron Eldard. The $10drama, scripted by Billy Bob Thornton and Tom Epperson, concerns a clairvoyant woman from a small Southern town who becomes enmeshed in a murder investigation. Reeves will play a redneck who becomes the prime suspect in that murder and who threatens the psychic’s life after she counsels his battered wife. Ribisi will play a troubled youth with a scarred past who turns to the clairvoyant for support and proves an important ally to her as well. Variety reports that lensing will begin Feb. 7th.