MOVIE NEWS
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 3
Lindsay Lohan (Mean Girls, right) has revealed that she's spoken to director JJ
Abrams about starring in M:I-3, saying: "I actually met with J.J. Abrams,
who is directing [the film]. I'm a huge fan of... [TV series] Lost and
Alias, so hopefully, we will see what happens. If so, I'll be in training
for a few weeks, putting on some muscles."
"It's kind of an incredible feeling, I'm scared. If I do Mission: Impossible
3 that is going to be so exhilarating. I'm so excited, I just can't wait to
do stunts and get all into it."
Mission Impossible 3 is slated for a summer 2006 release.
CASINO ROYALE
The 21st Bond movie will begin shooting early next year, under the helm of
Martin Campbell. A new 007 has not been cast yet, with new rumours surfacing
that Pierce Brosnan could still return.
A spokesman commented: "We haven't confirmed any of our locations for Casino
Royale. We're awaiting our director Martin Campbell who should come aboard
in June, and we hope to start shooting in January 2006, although there's no
definitive date."
KUNG FU HUSTLE 2
'Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group' is developing a sequel to Stephen
Chow's Kung Fu Hustle, says 'The Hollywood Reporter'.
The crazy action-comedy, from Stephen Chow, who also brought cult hit
Shaolin Soccer to life, is due for release in the UK soon.
THE DARK CRYSTAL II
The 'Jim Henson Company' is planning to make a sequel to its 1982 fantasy
classic The Dark Crystal, reports 'Variety'.
Titled The Power Of The Dark Crystal, the new movie is written by David
Odell (The Dark Crystal) and Annette Duffy. No director is yet attached to
the film, which starts shooting this Autumn for a 2007 release. It will
combine live-action animatronic characters with CG animation.
The story is set many years after the original, which was helmed by Frank Oz
and Jim Henson. Original heroes Jen and Kira are now King and Queen, and
must fight to save their kingdom when the crystal is once again split.
The company is also developing an animated series, interactive games and
other media as well.
SPIDER-MAN 3
The latest rumours suggest that director Sam Raimi would like to shoot
Spider-Man 3 and 4 together, and that sand will feature in the movie -
prompting the likelihood that The Sandman will be a villain.
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