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The Exorcist: Poster for the re-release of "The Exorcist" (learn more about this new version, complete with a remastered soundtrack and never-before-seen footage, right here.)

Reviews: An early look at the Leslie Nielsen comedy "2001: A Space Travesty," and "Wakin' Up In Reno," starring Billy Bob Thornton, Charlize Theron, and Patrick Swayze. Spoilers. Thanks to Stephen.

2001: A Space Travesty - Film Review (Negative)
Wakin' Up In Reno - Film Review (Positive)

Script Reviews: A review of Demian Lichtenstein & Richard Recco's "3000 Miles to Graceland" script, dated March 10th 2000. The cast for this film includes Kevin Costner, Kurt Russell, Courteney Cox-Arquette, Christian Slater and David Arquette. Also a look at the script "I Was Made to Love Her," written by Chris Rock, Louis CK, Lance Crouther and Ali Leroi (and revised by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz). Minor spoilers. Thanks to 'Stax at IGN FilmForce' and Chris.

3000 Miles to Graceland - Script Review (Mixed)
I Was Made to Love Her - Script Review (Negative)

Lilo and Stitch: Production is under way on the Walt Disney Co.'s animation feature "Lilo and Stitch," the story of a little Hawaiian girl whose adopted dog turns out to be an evil space alien. Jason Scott Lee and Tia Carrere will lend their voices to the project, which is targeted for a 2003 release, THR said. "Lilo" has been in the early stages of development for quite some time, and some of the production work is being done in Hawaii. Lee will voice a muscular, tanned character who sells surfboards. Carrere's voice will be heard as Lilo's sister. Chris Sanders, who came up with the story, will co-direct with Dean Deblois.

Planet of the Apes: Michael Clarke Duncan ("The Green Mile") is in final negotiations to join the cast of Tim Burton's "Planet of the Apes" for 20th Century Fox. Mark Wahlberg is on board to topline the project, which will also feature Tim Roth, Paul Giamatti and Estella Warren. According to The Hollywood Reporter, details of "Apes" are being kept under close wraps by the studio, but the story is believed to be different from the original inasmuch as Wahlberg's character is a pilot instead of an astronaut. Duncan would play the role of an ape warrior and second-in-command to Roth's character, a military ape commander who believes humans are the inferior species.

Minority Report: Frank Darabont ("The Green Mile") has been brought on board to polish the script for "Minority Report." This script has previously been worked on by Ronald Shusett & Gary Goldman, Jon Cohen, and Scott Frank. "Minority" is a sci-fi thriller that is poised to team Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise for 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Darabont is also putting the shine on DreamWorks' "Collateral," the story of a New York cabdriver whose passenger is a contract killer.

Spy Kids: A look at the script for "Spy Kids," written by Ehren Kruger and Robert Rodriguez (who also directs). The film stars Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino and Robert Patrick. Spoilers. Thanks to Chris.

Spy Kids - Script Review (Mixed)

Rollerball: Rebecca Romijn-Stamos ("X-Men") has been cast in the female lead role of Aurora in MGM's "Rollerball" update. She joins Chris Klein ("Election"), LL Cool J ("Deep Blue Sea") and Jean Reno ("Ronin") in the picture, which starts shooting Wednesday in Montreal under the helm of John McTiernan ("The Thomas Crown Affair"). According to Variety, MGM has set "Rollerball" for a summer 2001 release.

Spider-Man: Tobey Maguire has tested for the Peter Parker role in "Spider-Man," and according to Variety - he is on the very short list after putting on some muscle for the role. While Columbia has tested numerous young actors for the role, a decision is imminent so the Sam Raimi-directed film can start production in November.

Basic Instinct 2: Paul Verhoeven has decided against returning to direct Sharon Stone in "Basic Instinct 2," for producers Mario Kassar and Andy Vajna. Verhoeven has an amicable relationship with the duo, and helped launch Stone to stardom with "Basic Instinct" and "Total Recall." But according to Variety, Verhoeven decided to move forward with new projects and not go back.

Animal Husbandry: A review of Elizabeth Chandler's "Husbandry" script, dated April 3rd, 2000. Tony Goldwyn ("A Walk on the Moon") directs this romcom, which stars Ashley Judd, Greg Kinnear, Ellen Barkin, Marisa Tomei and Hugh Jackman. Minor spoilers. Thanks to 'Stax at IGN FilmForce.'

Animal Husbandry - Script Review (Positive)

Catch Me If You Can: Leonardo DiCaprio is in ongoing discussions to star in DreamWorks' "Catch Me If You Can" from screenwriter Jeff Nathanson ("Rush Hour"). According to The Hollywood Reporter, DiCaprio is seriously considering playing real-life criminal Frank Abagnale, the youngest man to make the FBI's most-wanted list for forgery who later became a consultant to the bureau. Gore Verbinski ("Mouse Hunt") is being eyed to step behind the camera.

Cellular: Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich ("The Patriot") are set to trade places and have Devlin make his feature directing debut on "Cellular." Due to Centropolis's first-look deal at Sony, that studio gets first crack at the script. "They're very interested and love the draft as much as we do," said Devlin. According to Variety, it's an action film about a man who gets a random call on a cell phone from a woman who claims she has been kidnapped. Having no idea where she is, the man must rescue the woman and her daughter, while struggling to not lose the delicate cellphone signal. Larry Cohen wrote the script.

K-PAX: Kevin Spacey is set to star in Universal Pictures' sci-fi fable "K-PAX" for director Iain Softley and Lawrence Gordon Prods. The project is slated to start production in November. Spacey will play the role of a mysterious new patient at a mental hospital who claims to come from a distant planet called K-PAX. As his psychiatrist tries to figure out exactly how to help him, the doctor gradually begins to realize the so-called alien is having a remarkable effect on the mental health of the hospital's other patients. Determined to prove the stranger is nothing more than a tragic victim of multiple-personality disorder, the doctor soon finds himself doubting his own diagnosis. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the script was written by Charles Leavitt ("The Mighty") from Gene Brewer's 1995 novel of the same name.

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