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Variety is reporting that, despite severe debt problems [LA Times], MGM is pushing forward with the “Teen Wolf” television series being co-produced with MTV. Meanwhile, the next installment in the  James Bond franchise remains on hold. Twelve hourlong “Teen Wolf” episodes have been ordered so far. The series, an update of the 1985 Michael J. Fox film, will focus on a teenage boy whose adolescent changes become more horrific after being attacked by a werewolf.  His … Read entire article »

The Hollywood Reporter has reported the addition of “Smallville” masterminds Alfred Gough and Miles Millar to ABC’s planned “Charlie’s Angels” reboot, which is being produced by those behind the “Charlie’s Angels” movies: Drew Barrymore, Leonard Goldberg, and Nancy Juvoven. Expect years of angst without any characters actually becoming “Angels”. But, seriously, this project leaves me asking questions. Will this be a prequel or have any connection to the movies? Will it be any good? Will … Read entire article »

Apparently, Orlando Bloom hasn’t had enough swashbuckling adventures. Variety is reporting that “Pirates of the Caribbean” star has signed on for Paul W.S. Anderson’s 3D adaptation of the Alexandre Dumas classic “The Three Musketeers”.  However, he will play the Duke of Buckingham and not a musketeer. If you’re unfamiliar with director Anderson’s body of work, his resume includes such abominations classics as  “AVP: Alien vs Predator”, “Death Race”, and “Resident Evil”. Bloom joins a cast which already includes Logan Lerman (“Gamer”, “Percy Jackson”) as D’Artagnan and Anderson’s wife Milla Jovovich (“Resident Evil”) as Milady de Winter.  Juno Temple (“Year One”) is in consideration for the part of Queen Anne. With a cast like this, Oscar nominations are practically guaranteed. Besides, it’s about time someone made a movie out of “The Three … Read entire article »