WB adds pair for ‘Dicks’
Jason Lee and Michelle Trachtenberg have joined the cast of Warner Bros. cop comedy "A Couple of Dicks," starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan. Kevin Smith is directing.
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Cates, Murney form Ten/Four Pics
Gil Cates Jr. and Caitlin Murney have teamed to form Ten/Four Pictures, aimed at development, co-production and financing of features in the $8 million-$15 million range.
Camp boards ‘Relativity’ for Walden
Brandon Camp ("Love Happens") has come onboard to direct the family comedy "Relativity" for Walden Media with Brad Epstein ("Dan in Real Life") producing.
Who’s running for SAG prez?
There aren't many members willing to officially declare for the hot-potato office of SAG president.
‘Soraya’ soars at L.A. fest
"The Stoning of Soraya M.," directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, has won the audience award for best feature at the Los Angeles Film Festival.
Icahn fattens Lionsgate stake
Carl Icahn has continued to stalk Lionsgate, nudging up his stake this week to 17.2% from 16.9%, according to a regulatory filing.
Gigantic clicks on indie pics
Gigantic Group is launching an online service bringing firstrun independent films to broadband households, starting with the docu "Motherland" on Aug. 26.
Janet Jackson gets ‘Married’ again
Janet Jackson will reprise her role in Tyler Perry's comedy sequel "Why Did I Get Married Too."
Gigantic Group bringing films online
Indie studio Gigantic Group is launching an online service bringing first-run independent films to broadband households, starting with the documentary "Motherland" on Aug. 26.
42West lifts agent Slan
PR firm 42West has promoted Heidi Slan to deputy head of its talent department.
‘Watchmen’ director’s cut to bigscreen
Warner Bros. has set a one-week theatrical release for Zack Snyder's director's cut of "Watchmen" on July 17 at four venues in Dallas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and New York.
