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Gladiator: An early test design for Gladiator's (advance?) poster. Thanks to starwatcher.org and Coming Attractions.

33 Liberty Street: Producer Jerry Weintraub and Warner Bros. recently sent a script draft of the romantic heist project "33 Liberty Street" to Julia Roberts. According to Variety, the plot concerns a thirtysomething wanna-be mob wiseguy. Knowing he will never get "made" by the Cosa Nostra, he passes his time daydreaming about pulling off a big heist to get in the club. One lucky day, he meets a beautiful woman who works at the Federal Reserve Bank, seduces her and plots to rob the it, but his involvement with her starts to compromise his mission.

Independence Day II: When talking to Popcorn, special effects designer Patrick Tatopoulos revealed that plans for a sequel to 'ID4' are well underway. Tatopoulos says they've already worked out how the aliens will return: "Every time we do a show like that, we create a back story which nobody knows about just to make sure we have something solid for a future sequel," he explains. "We established on the first movie that maybe they're just a small group sent by the main alien and that we discover a new race." Click here to hear Tatopoulos's comments in full.

The Phantom of the Opera: Alfonso Arau ("Like Water for Chocolate") is in negotiations to helm a feature film remake of Gaston Leroux's classic 1911 novel "The Phantom of the Opera." Acording to The Hollywood Reporter, the romantic horror story centers on a mad composer living in the cellars of the Paris Opera House who teaches a young soprano to sing after she sells him her soul for the sake of her opera career. Arau's version is expected to be a contemporary retelling of the French tale set in modern New York and seen through the eyes of the young diva Christina. Universal's version will not be a musical but will include pop music and classical opera.

The Notebook: Ashley Judd ("Double Jeopardy") is in negotiations to star for director Jim Sheridan in “The Notebook,” New Line’s adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ bestselling novel. Variety reports that the story revolves around a retired salesman who regularly visits an old woman in a nursing home, each time taking a notebook off a shelf to read a story about two men vying for the same woman in 1940s North Carolina. It soon becomes clear that the patient is the woman in the notebook. Afflicted with Alzheimer’s, she greets the tale as a new one each time it’s read to her, and her narrator is the man who ended up with her, though which guy that is remains a secret until the end.

Spider-Man: David Fincher ("Fight Club") and Chris Columbus ("Stepmom") are the final candidates to direct "Spider-Man" at Sony Pictures Entertainment. Columbus' recent film "Stepmom" grossed over $100 million for Columbia. His meeting with Sony brass may or may not materialize as he continues to weigh options. Fincher's meetings with Sony brass were supposedly long and extremely positive. Variety reports that the decision as to who will direct the project is expected before Christmas.

The Sixth Day: Wendy Crewson ("Bicentennial Man") will play Arnold Schwarzenegger’s wife in the futuristic actioner "The Sixth Day."

The Mummy II: John Hannah has signed a $1 million deal to reprise his role of Jonathan Carnahan in "The Mummy II." According to Variety, Universal and producers Jim Jacks and Sean Daniel are finalizing a script with writer/director Stephen Sommers for a 2000 shoot. The rest of the original cast is also expected to return.

The Score: Ben Affleck will star opposite Robert De Niro in “The Score.” Frank Oz (“Bowfinger”) will direct. Dan Taylor penned the screenplay, which was rewritten by Kario Salem. Script tells the story of an older thief who hopes to retire and live off his riches, when a young kid blackmails him into doing one last heist. Variety reports that the project will go before cameras March 6th in Montreal.

December 14th update: (from affleck.com) "Just to prove that I'm as good as my word (that you'll hear it here first) I will not be doing "The Score." As much as I'd love to work with DeNiro and Oz, this isn't the right project for me. I wish them luck and I'm sure it'll be a great movie." Ben Affleck.

Finding Forrester: Gus Van Sant ("Good Will Hunting") is set to direct the drama "Finding Forrester," which Sean Connery will star in and executive produce at Columbia Pictures. Columbia last year acquired Michael Rich's script, which was awarded a Nicholl Fellowship. According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Forrester" tells the story of a reclusive East Coast writer, reminiscent of J.D. Salinger, and his relationship with an underprivileged young black writer who also excels in basketball. The studio hopes to start the production by spring.

Steven Spielberg is expected to shortly decide whether to next direct “Minority Report” or “A.I.,” the project Spielberg himself is scripting based on a treatment by Stanley Kubrick. Also, the Steve Kloves script for “Harry Potter” is due this week, which Spielberg has had his eye on. Variety reports that he could do two pics back-to-back, but he likely won’t decide which comes first until later this month.

On The Job: Ed Burns and Heather Graham have announced plans to work together in the project 'On The Job.' Burns also wrote the script, which is about police officers. His father was a New York City cop and the actor's drawn on those experiences for his new movie. Thanks to Popcorn.

The Kid: Emily Mortimer ("Scream 3") is set to star opposite Bruce Willis in "The Kid." Mortimer will play Willis' love interest and assistant in the Jon Turteltaub-directed film about a man visited by his younger self. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the comedy-drama was written by Audrey Wells ("Truth About Cats and Dogs"). Shooting is expected to start early next year.

Billy Two Sugars: New Line Cinema is near a deal with scribe Seth Pearlman to purchase his spec script “Billy Two Sugars.” Brett Ratner ("Rush Hour") is attached to direct, and Antonio Banderas is attached to star. Variety reports that the story revolves around the lowly driver for a powerful Cuban drug lord in Miami, who after suffering years of abuse at the hands of his boss, sets out to obtain money and respect by putting together a gang of dysfunctional losers to rip off the honcho.

Cellular: Centropolis Entertainment has picked up "Cellular," an action thriller spec script by Larry Cohen that writer-producer Dean Devlin ("Godzilla") is targeting as material for his feature film directorial debut. "Cellular" tells the story of man who gets a call on his cell phone from a woman who has been kidnapped, and though she doesn't know her whereabouts, she is certain her captors are going to kill her. The man must find her before the battery on his phone goes dead. THR reports that Roland Emmerich will produce. Devlin hopes to start production on the project in about a year.

Galaxy Quest Screening: For those who live in Toronto or the greater Metropolitan Area, here's a chance to get double passes to an advance screening of 'Galaxy Quest' on December 20th. Click here for the details. Thanks to Jawad.

Movie Posters: A poster for the horror/thriller 'The Ninth Gate.' In the film, a rare book finder in Europe is searching for a pair of ancient satanic texts which carry a curse of misfortune. One for the comedy 'Isn't She Great,' starring Nathan Lane, Bette Midler and John Cleese. Also an advance (?) for the animated comedy 'The Road to El Dorado.' Thanks to CHUD for the first image, and DreamWorks SKG Fansite-The Road to El Dorado for the third.

Enigma: Dougray Scott ("Ever After") is in final negotiations to star in the $15 million-$20 million project "Enigma," adapted by Tom Stoppard from the Robert Harris thriller of the same name. According to THR, Michael Apted will direct. Scott will portray a young man who struggles to crack Nazi U-boat codes during World War II when he realizes his girlfriend might be a German spy. Production is slated for an April start in England.

Pitch Black: Another early look at this upcoming sci-fi film, with thanks to Brian. Some spoilers are included.

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The Prime Gig: Amber Benson ("Can’t Hardly Wait") has joined the cast of New Line’s "The Prime Gig" for director Gregory Mosher. According to Variety, the film also stars Ed Harris and Vince Vaughn.

Hostage Rescue: Peter Berg ("Very Bad Things") has signed to write and direct the Imagine Entertainment thriller "Hostage Rescue." THR reports that "Rescue" is based on the exploits of the Hostage Rescue Team, an elite FBI task force of counterterrorists that combats acts by international and national terrorists.

The Mexican: Gore Verbinski ("Mouse Hunt") has been tapped to direct "The Mexican." The film is budgeted at between $12 million and $20 million and is scheduled for an April start. "The Mexican," written by J.H. Wyman ("Pale Saints"), is the story of a reluctant mob bagman whose last job finds him traveling to Mexico to retrieve an antique pistol that is said to be cursed. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the project is currently looking for a new lead after Brad Pitt's recent exit.

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