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Raveling: John Wells Prods. has optioned the Peter Moore Smith novel "Raveling" as a vehicle for Julianne Moore to star in and executive produce. Variety reports that the film would be directed by her longtime boyfriend, Bart Freundlich, who will also adapt the novel for the screen. Published last fall by Little, Brown, "Raveling" is a thriller about a psychologist who unravels the mystery surrounding two brothers and the murder of their sister. Moore will play the shrink.

Reign of Fire: A look at the Matt Greenberg, Gregg Chabot and Kevin Peterka's "Fire" script, dated August 29th, 2000. Rob Bowman ("The X-Files") is currently directing this action/fantasy epic, starring Christian Bale, Matthew McConaughey, Gerard Butler, Izabella Scorupco and Alexander Siddig. Some spoilers. Thanks to Stax.

Reign of Fire - Script Review (Positive)

Posters: Coming Attractions has scored teaser posters for "Osmosis Jones" and "Jason X." The former being an animation/live-action comedy featuring the voices of Chris Rock, Laurence Fishburne, David Hyde Pierce, Joel Silver, Brandy, and William Shatner. The live action cast includes Bill Murray, Chris Elliott and Molly Shannon. Thanks again to CA.

With a Friend Like Harry: Wes Craven is in negotiations with Miramax Films to direct an English-language remake of the recent French hit "With a Friend Like Harry." No writer or star has been attached to the remake of the darkly comic thriller, which would be produced by Craven and his partner, Marianne Maddalena, via their Craven/Maddalena Films shingle. More >>>

Junk: Dimension Films has acquired the family sci-fi adventure pitch "Junk," with Robert Kurtzman ("Wishmaster") attached to direct for producers Wes Craven and Marianne Maddalena. "Junk," which will be written by David Benullo and David Goldstein ("Nefarious Phil Guthrie: Killer of Men"), is about a group of misfit kids who find an unexpected treasure in a junkyard. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kurtzman, Benullo and Goldstein came up with the idea for the pitch, inspired by a story by Michael McCarty.

Posters: Firstly; "Scary Movie 2." Secondly; the comic book-based comedy/drama "Ghost World," starring Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson, and Steve Buscemi. Thirdly; the Freddie Prinze Jr./Jessica Biel romcom "Summer Catch," and lastly; "Apocalypse Now Redux" (opening August 15th). Thanks to Dimension Films, eBay, eBay and Pix Poster Cellar.

The Others: An early review of Alejandro Amenábar's supernatural thriller "The Others," starring Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, James Bentley, Alakina Mann, Fionnula Flanagan, Elaine Cassidy, and Eric Sykes. Spoilers. Thanks to MovieFreak.Com.

The Others - Film Review (Positive)

Collateral Damage: Screenwriters Utopia has added an article on the writing process of this Andrew Davis/Arnold Schwarzenegger flick, which can be found here. Thanks to Chris.

Red Dragon: Brett Ratner ("Rush Hour," "The Family Man") is in talks with Universal to receive about $4 million to direct "Red Dragon," an adaptation of Thomas Harris' 1981 best-selling crime thriller that first introduced Hannibal Lecter to readers. Anthony Hopkins is in negotiations to reprise his Oscar-winning Lecter role, depending on the script. More >>>

Smoke and Mirrors: Due to what a Variety source has called "insurmountable business differences," John McTiernan will not direct "Smoke and Mirrors," a period drama to star Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. McTiernan had been near a deal to come aboard the Initial Ent. Group/Miramax Films picture, which is currently being rewritten (again) by Leslie Dixon.

The Road to Perdition (aka Untitled Mendes/Zanuck Project): Reviews of two "Perdition" drafts - the first written by "Thirteen Days"-scribe David Self, dated July 13th, 2000. The second draft, dated January 9th 2001, was rewritten by British playwright Patrick Marber. Some spoilers. Thanks to Stax and Joshua.

The Road to Perdition - Script Review (Positive)
The Road to Perdition - Script Review (Positive)

The Chronicles of Riddick: Vin Diesel told Sci Fi Wire that he's co-writing the "Pitch Black" sequel with director David Twohy. "We should have a script in the next few weeks or month," Diesel said in an interview. "It will be called The Chronicles of Riddick." He confirmed that the sequel would not deal with the same aliens as the original film. "It will not be another Pitch Black situation," Diesel said. "We're going to follow Riddick through this universe, more like a futuristic Conan, coupled with a Harrison-Ford attitude and Star Wars. It's going to be dope."

The Fraud Prince: According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. has picked up the modern fairy tale spec script "The Fraud Prince" from writers Dan Forman and Paul Foley for studio-based Adam Schroeder Prods. Described as "The Princess Bride" meets "Shrek," the script is about a young princess who kisses a frog, who in turn becomes the prince she is to wed. With a sneaking suspicion that there is something more to her future husband because his appearance on the royal pond seems too coincidental, the bride-to-be decides to go outside the kingdom to hire a private investigator to do a background search on the man. Along the way, the pair not only dig up information on her suitor, but they fall in love with each other.

War of the Worlds: The principles of Pendragon Pictures are in negotiations with the representative of Sir Michael Caine, to lead the cast of the $42 mill "War of the Worlds," which will begin filming this fall. Pendragon has also approached representatives of Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey. The international cast will be anchored with British and American talent. Pendragon is also in the process of screen testing national and international news and media personalities as well as newcomers and semi-unknowns. View the full press release here.

Duplex: Miramax Films has signed Greg Mottola ("The Daytrippers") to direct Drew Barrymore and Ben Stiller in "Duplex," a black comedy that will begin production in the fall. According to Variety, Barrymore and Stiller will play a New York couple whose dream of moving into a coveted duplex apartment is within reach. They just have to kill the sweet little old lady occupying the space. Last fall, Miramax signed Larry Doyle (supervising producer of "The Simpsons") to write the screenplay.

Beverly Hills Cop IV: Former rock musician-turned-scribe Jason Richman has been tapped to write "Beverly Hills Cop IV" for producer Jerry Bruckheimer and Paramount Pictures. Variety reports that it's unclear when the next installment of the franchise will head into production, but Eddie Murphy has been attached to the series for at least four years. Richman has a two-picture deal with Jerry Bruckheimer Films and the Walt Disney Co. His first film is "Black Sheep," directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Chris Rock and Anthony Hopkins. Studio greenlit the picture on the strength of his comic rewrite of the spy spoof. The second script is open.

Triple X: Rob Cohen is set to direct and Neal Moritz is in final negotiations to produce the urban spy thriller "Triple X" for Revolution Studios. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Vin Diesel is circling the project, which would mark a reteaming of the director, producer and actor, who worked together on "The Fast and the Furious." Written by Rich Wilkes ("Airheads"), the project is described as centering on a tough extreme-sports player who is co-opted by the government to infiltrate a crime ring. The character is described as a James Bond-like hero with the personality of a rock star/chick magnet like Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst. Production is slated to begin by year's end.