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Andy Serkis will direct a live-action version of 'The Jungle Book'.
The 49-year-old actor has his sights set on the adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic children's story and is in negotiations with Warner Bros. to bring it to life on the big screen.
Serkis will also produce the movie with Steve Kloves, and Steve's daughter Callie Kloves is set to make her screenwriting debut on the film, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Alejandro González Iñárritu was previously in talks to direct the film, but he pulled out due to scheduling conflicts and Ron Howard, who directed 'Rush' was also a brief contender for the director position.
However, adding the 'Lord of the Rings' star to the movie will put Warner Bros. back in the competition as Disney is also running a live-action 'Jungle Book' project, which has already hit the casting stage.
Disney's adaptation will be directed by Jon Favreau, known for 'Elf' and 'Iron Man', and Idris Elba is also on board to voice the man-eating tiger Shera Khan.
'The Jungle Book' would mark Serkis' first feature directing gig, although he has also served as second unit director on the 'Hobbit'.
Kipling's original collection of stories were published in 1894 and Disney famously released its animated movie in 1967, which was then followed by a live-action film in 1994.
Andy Serkis to direct The Jungle Book
Andy Serkis will direct a live-action version of 'The Jungle Book'.
The 49-year-old actor has his sights set on the adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic children's story and is in negotiations with Warner Bros. to bring it to life on the big screen.
Serkis will also produce the movie with Steve Kloves, and Steve's daughter Callie Kloves is set to make her screenwriting debut on the film, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Alejandro González Iñárritu was previously in talks to direct the film, but he pulled out due to scheduling conflicts and Ron Howard, who directed 'Rush' was also a brief contender for the director position.
However, adding the 'Lord of the Rings' star to the movie will put Warner Bros. back in the competition as Disney is also running a live-action 'Jungle Book' project, which has already hit the casting stage.
Disney's adaptation will be directed by Jon Favreau, known for 'Elf' and 'Iron Man', and Idris Elba is also on board to voice the man-eating tiger Shera Khan.
'The Jungle Book' would mark Serkis' first feature directing gig, although he has also served as second unit director on the 'Hobbit'.
Kipling's original collection of stories were published in 1894 and Disney famously released its animated movie in 1967, which was then followed by a live-action film in 1994.
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Theo James has revealed the 'Divergent' cast bonded by going drinking with each other before and during shooting.
The 29-year-old actor - who plays Tobias 'Four' Eaton in the forthcoming sci-fi action movie - lived with the cast in a down town Chicago apartment building and they got to know each other during boozy nights out in town.
He said: "You really had to dive in and become friends with everyone - getting f***ed up and having nights on the town always eases that."
Director Neil Burger added: "Like corralling wild cats."
Although he had a lot of fun James also worked very hard in the gym to achieve the physical look director Niel required for the movie.
Theo revealed to Total Film magazine: "I kind of consider myself fairly in shape. I've done some martial arts and boxing before. But when we were doing the costume fitting, I was in a T-shirt and we were trying on jackets. I was like 'So you know, (this character) is kind of my shape right?' Niel was like ,'No, he's going to be much more powerful'. I said 'Oh s**t...' I literally ran to the gym and spent a month there."
Futuristic thriller 'Divergent' also stars Shailene Woodley, Kate Winslet and Zoë Kravitz.
Theo James: Divergent cast bonded over booze
Theo James has revealed the 'Divergent' cast bonded by going drinking with each other before and during shooting.
The 29-year-old actor - who plays Tobias 'Four' Eaton in the forthcoming sci-fi action movie - lived with the cast in a down town Chicago apartment building and they got to know each other during boozy nights out in town.
He said: "You really had to dive in and become friends with everyone - getting f***ed up and having nights on the town always eases that."
Director Neil Burger added: "Like corralling wild cats."
Although he had a lot of fun James also worked very hard in the gym to achieve the physical look director Niel required for the movie.
Theo revealed to Total Film magazine: "I kind of consider myself fairly in shape. I've done some martial arts and boxing before. But when we were doing the costume fitting, I was in a T-shirt and we were trying on jackets. I was like 'So you know, (this character) is kind of my shape right?' Niel was like ,'No, he's going to be much more powerful'. I said 'Oh s**t...' I literally ran to the gym and spent a month there."
Futuristic thriller 'Divergent' also stars Shailene Woodley, Kate Winslet and Zoë Kravitz.
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Ty Burrell's kids are "unimpressed" with his acting.
The 'Modern Family' actor - who raises two daughters with wife Holly - stars in the 'Muppets Most Wanted' as Jean Pierre Napoleon and is planning to "bank this one" and "pull it out in five years" when his kids can appreciate his talent.
Talking at the film's press day in Los Angeles, he told collider.com: "My kids are still so unimpressed by me. I'm banking this one. If I wanna save my ego I'm gonna bank this and pull it out in five years. So far, it's just one minute of, 'Why is daddy on screen?,' and 90 minutes of, 'I'm hungry.' "
Burrell was relieved not have have a huge singing role in the musical movie and claims viewers were saved from hearing his vocals since he was allowed to speak his song instead.
He added: "America, and the world, were spared my singing voice, except for two notes. I don't know if you noticed that, but I think it was by design. I spoke my song, but I was thrilled to do it. I'm a huge fan of [music supervisor] Bret McKenzie."
Ty Burrell’s kids ‘unimpressed’ with his acting
Ty Burrell's kids are "unimpressed" with his acting.
The 'Modern Family' actor - who raises two daughters with wife Holly - stars in the 'Muppets Most Wanted' as Jean Pierre Napoleon and is planning to "bank this one" and "pull it out in five years" when his kids can appreciate his talent.
Talking at the film's press day in Los Angeles, he told collider.com: "My kids are still so unimpressed by me. I'm banking this one. If I wanna save my ego I'm gonna bank this and pull it out in five years. So far, it's just one minute of, 'Why is daddy on screen?,' and 90 minutes of, 'I'm hungry.' "
Burrell was relieved not have have a huge singing role in the musical movie and claims viewers were saved from hearing his vocals since he was allowed to speak his song instead.
He added: "America, and the world, were spared my singing voice, except for two notes. I don't know if you noticed that, but I think it was by design. I spoke my song, but I was thrilled to do it. I'm a huge fan of [music supervisor] Bret McKenzie."
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Scarlett Johansson says Black Widow uses her size to her advantage.
The 29-year-old actress plays the popular Marvel comic book character - who is also known as Natasha Romanoff - in forthcoming 'Captain America: The Winter Solider', and insists her alter-ego's is quick on her feet, which helps her beat her opponent.
Talking at the film's press conference at London's Dorchester Hotel, she told BANG Showbiz: "Part of the Widow's fighting style is she uses her size, what makes her charming, is she uses her size against her opponent and to her advantage. She's fighting these big dudes and she's quick thinking, and quick on her feet. Mouse is hard to catch!"
Johansson claimed actors must be "sympathetic" to their character and make them "likeable" to ensure audiences are satisfied.
She added: "I think any character you play you have to be sympathetic towards because even if it's that's a villainous character, you always have to have a bit of likeability to you. I think this character has a certain unexpected humility to her, she has that soft underbelly, and I have that same soft underbelly!"
Scarlett Johansson: Black Widow uses size to her advantage
Scarlett Johansson says Black Widow uses her size to her advantage.
The 29-year-old actress plays the popular Marvel comic book character - who is also known as Natasha Romanoff - in forthcoming 'Captain America: The Winter Solider', and insists her alter-ego's is quick on her feet, which helps her beat her opponent.
Talking at the film's press conference at London's Dorchester Hotel, she told BANG Showbiz: "Part of the Widow's fighting style is she uses her size, what makes her charming, is she uses her size against her opponent and to her advantage. She's fighting these big dudes and she's quick thinking, and quick on her feet. Mouse is hard to catch!"
Johansson claimed actors must be "sympathetic" to their character and make them "likeable" to ensure audiences are satisfied.
She added: "I think any character you play you have to be sympathetic towards because even if it's that's a villainous character, you always have to have a bit of likeability to you. I think this character has a certain unexpected humility to her, she has that soft underbelly, and I have that same soft underbelly!"
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Ryan Gosling is attached to produce a biopic on the late Busby Berkeley.
The 33-year-old actor is circling to produce with Marc Platt, who worked with the hunk on 2011's 'Drive', and Gosling may also star in the forthcoming film which is based on Jeffrey Spivak's book 'Buzz: The Life and Art of Busby Berkeley', reports The Hollywood Reporter.
Famed choreographer and director Berkeley was catapulted to the spotlight for work on Hollywood musicals during the Great Depression.
His hits include '42 Street', 'Gold Diggers of 1933', 'Footlight Parade' and 'Fashions of 1934'.
He has been quoted saying: "In an era of breadlines, depression and wars I tried to help people get away from all the misery ... to turn their minds to something else. I wanted to make people happy, if only for an hour."
Berkeley died on March 14, 1976 in California at the age of 80.
Gosling is currently working on an untitled musical drama which is being directed by Terrence Malick and stars Christian Bale, Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett.
He will hit the big screen in forthcoming film 'How to Catch a Monster', which will be released later this year.
Ryan Gosling attached to Busby Berkeley biopic
Ryan Gosling is attached to produce a biopic on the late Busby Berkeley.
The 33-year-old actor is circling to produce with Marc Platt, who worked with the hunk on 2011's 'Drive', and Gosling may also star in the forthcoming film which is based on Jeffrey Spivak's book 'Buzz: The Life and Art of Busby Berkeley', reports The Hollywood Reporter.
Famed choreographer and director Berkeley was catapulted to the spotlight for work on Hollywood musicals during the Great Depression.
His hits include '42 Street', 'Gold Diggers of 1933', 'Footlight Parade' and 'Fashions of 1934'.
He has been quoted saying: "In an era of breadlines, depression and wars I tried to help people get away from all the misery ... to turn their minds to something else. I wanted to make people happy, if only for an hour."
Berkeley died on March 14, 1976 in California at the age of 80.
Gosling is currently working on an untitled musical drama which is being directed by Terrence Malick and stars Christian Bale, Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett.
He will hit the big screen in forthcoming film 'How to Catch a Monster', which will be released later this year.
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Emma Watson is being eyed up to star in 'The Little Mermaid'.
The 'Harry Potter' actress is being sought after by the director Sofia Coppola, who she has worked with in the past on 'The Bling Ring', to play the aquatic creature in the upcoming live-action movie.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Sofia wants Emma, and the pair have such a respect for each other, it would be very surprising if they carry on without each other.
"Movie companies Universal and Working Title want to move quickly on this so expect an announcement soon."
Coppola had her sights on Hans Christian Andersen's tragic fairy tale as her next project after 2013's 'The Bling Ring', and will be bringing the classic children's story to life on the big screen.
However, fans shouldn't expect a repeat of Disney's bubblegum 1989 cartoon version about Ariel and talking crab Sebastian.
The director is thought to be planning a version in keeping with the original 1837 story, which sees the broken-hearted Little Mermaid commit suicide after the Prince marries another woman.
Coppola is taking over from 'Atonement' helmer Joe Wright - who was originally on board to direct but he is now currently working on 'Pan' - and intends to "move quickly" with the project.
The brunette beauty has young daughters Romy and Cosima with her husband, Phoenix frontman Thomas Mars, and is said to want to make a movie which her children can appreciate.
Emma Watson to star in The Little Mermaid
Emma Watson is being eyed up to star in 'The Little Mermaid'.
The 'Harry Potter' actress is being sought after by the director Sofia Coppola, who she has worked with in the past on 'The Bling Ring', to play the aquatic creature in the upcoming live-action movie.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Sofia wants Emma, and the pair have such a respect for each other, it would be very surprising if they carry on without each other.
"Movie companies Universal and Working Title want to move quickly on this so expect an announcement soon."
Coppola had her sights on Hans Christian Andersen's tragic fairy tale as her next project after 2013's 'The Bling Ring', and will be bringing the classic children's story to life on the big screen.
However, fans shouldn't expect a repeat of Disney's bubblegum 1989 cartoon version about Ariel and talking crab Sebastian.
The director is thought to be planning a version in keeping with the original 1837 story, which sees the broken-hearted Little Mermaid commit suicide after the Prince marries another woman.
Coppola is taking over from 'Atonement' helmer Joe Wright - who was originally on board to direct but he is now currently working on 'Pan' - and intends to "move quickly" with the project.
The brunette beauty has young daughters Romy and Cosima with her husband, Phoenix frontman Thomas Mars, and is said to want to make a movie which her children can appreciate.
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'The Grand Budapest Hotel' cast had a "buzzing dinner party" every evening while filming.
The comedy which has an A-List cast including Ralph Fiennes, Jude Law, Tilda Swinton and Saoirse Ronan among others, was filmed in Germany and director Wes Anderson admits they bonded off set.
He told Hong Kong's Time Out magazine: "We took over this small hotel in the city of Görlitz in Germany. We had a cook I know from Italy who cooked for us and we had dinner together every night of the movie. Almost every night was a little buzzing dinner party."
The filmmaker was thrilled to team up with Fiennes, who plays concierge M. Gustave H, and although he admires his talent he admits the actor is "intense".
Anderson says: "He [Fiennes] was very funny in the film 'In Bruges', and the play 'God of Carnage'. I'd wanted to work with him for some time. I met him maybe ten years ago when I was at somebody's house and went into the kitchen and he was sitting there. I wanted to find something to do with him. He's intense. He's like a method actor, and I've not worked with anyone like that."
The Grand Budapest Hotel cast bonded over dinner party
'The Grand Budapest Hotel' cast had a "buzzing dinner party" every evening while filming.
The comedy which has an A-List cast including Ralph Fiennes, Jude Law, Tilda Swinton and Saoirse Ronan among others, was filmed in Germany and director Wes Anderson admits they bonded off set.
He told Hong Kong's Time Out magazine: "We took over this small hotel in the city of Görlitz in Germany. We had a cook I know from Italy who cooked for us and we had dinner together every night of the movie. Almost every night was a little buzzing dinner party."
The filmmaker was thrilled to team up with Fiennes, who plays concierge M. Gustave H, and although he admires his talent he admits the actor is "intense".
Anderson says: "He [Fiennes] was very funny in the film 'In Bruges', and the play 'God of Carnage'. I'd wanted to work with him for some time. I met him maybe ten years ago when I was at somebody's house and went into the kitchen and he was sitting there. I wanted to find something to do with him. He's intense. He's like a method actor, and I've not worked with anyone like that."