Marlon Wayans replacing Eddie Murphy in Richard Pryor bio-pic

The news that Marlon Wayans was replacing Eddie Murphy in a Richard Pryor bio-pic was very surprising; the fact that Eddie Murphy was playing Richard Pryor in the first place was even more surprising. Hollywoodinsider is reporting that Murphy had to pull out because of scheduling conflicts and Wayans is in final discussions to take over.

I'm a little bummed about this change in casting. Murphy has never been shy in explaining his inspirations for becoming a comedian. He's always given Pryor credit for his decision to become a comedian. The two even starred together in Harlem Nights. The bio-pic will be called Richard Pryor: Is it Something I Said. It's being produced by Chris Rock and Pryor's widow, Jennifer Lee Pryor. It's being made under Adam Sandler's production company, Happy Madison. This sounds like it's going to be good; lets hope it stays that way.

Quickie: Arrested Developement movie a reality

I've been pretty outspoken about my love for Jason Bateman, in a strictly A-sexual kind of way. He's one of the most under-rated actors in Hollywood and has amazing comedic timing. Well, that being said, his very popular, critically acclaimed TV show from 2003 is being adapted to a movie. Latinoreview is reporting that Arrested Development, the movie, is a go.

Mitchell Hurwitz was the creator of the show; he is writing the script and will direct the film. So far, no cast member has committed to the project. That should be fine though. Every cast member has stated at one point or another they would be excited for a movie project. Keep it here for more!

Quickie: Call of Duty film neccessary?

We didn't know much about this movie leading into this week, but "Call of Duty", the popular video game franchise is being adapted to the big screen. It's looking like it's more of a reality than we thought. I don't want to focus on the news of the film in this posting; I want to focus more on the need... do we really care?

Every war film that I can think of in the past three years (minus The Hurt Locker) was a huge flop, critically and commercially. What's going to be different? A built-in audience? A group of fighters from another time in our country? I don't get it? What's so special, other than the name of the video game, that will make this movie worth watching?

Well, regardless what we think, you know it will be made and will generate a LOT of money. Keep it posted for more.

Zombieland sequel

Zombieland did very well, on a very small budget; of course there is talk of a sequel. In fact, MTV reported that it's closer than we think. The movie was originally intended to be a TV show in the Summer of 2005. So there is a lot of story left to tell, and could easily lead to a trilogy. Still waiting to see the film, but from what I've heard, it's pretty cool.
The sequel/reboot age is upon us, I think I'm going to be the last to embrace it!

Quickie: The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus new trailer

Enjoy in what looks like it's going to be a pretty special movie, a modern day Neverland if you will.

Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day trailer #2

HO-LY CRAP!

Zombieland wins the box office

Really no surprise here, Zombieland won the box office this weekend. The movie starring Woody Harrelson as a Zombie fighting bad ass, took in 25 million dollars. Here are the rest of the results:

1. Zombieland, $25 million
2. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, $16.7 million
3. Toy Story/Toy Story 2, $12.5 million
4. The Invention of Lying, $7.4 million
5. Surrogates, $7.3 million
6. Whip It, $4.9 million (tie)
6. Capitalism: A Love Story, $4.9 million (tie)
8. Fame, $4.8 million
9. The Informant!, $3.8 million
10. Love Happens, $2.8 million