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Peter Jackson talks The Hobbit… again.

Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 11:59 am

When will we be put out of our misery? After months of rumours, scuffles, drop-outs and new additions we’re still no closer to knowing when The Hobbit will start shooting. If ever. The last we heard was that once Peter Jackson reluctantly agreed to helm the project, MGM’s money troubles set them back even more. So what’s the latest?

EIFF director steps down

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at 12:49 pm

After four years running the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Hannah McGill is stepping down as its artistic director.

Hoffman returns to Focker fold

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at 11:17 am

Dustin Hoffman has finally been confirmed as appearing in Little Fockers, the third in the Meet the Parents trilogy. Heaven help us.

Ricky Gervais plans Life’s Too Short movie

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 at 4:40 pm

Helming the spectacular disaster The Invention of Lying and mixed bag Cemetery Junction certainly hasn’t put Ricky Gervais off the big screen. The man most famous for creating The Office and Extras has hinted at his next cinematic project – a film version of his most recent TV offering, Life’s Too Short.

Piranha 3D 2 – there’s no escape

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 at 11:11 am

After the surprise success of Piranha 3D (it’s gotten medium to positive reviews, as well as being rated 83% fresh in the hallowed halls of Rotten Tomatoes), it’s been confirmed that a sequel is on the way. More beautiful and naked flesh being torn asunder? Erm, hurrah?

Facebook bosses descend on The Social Network

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 at 11:10 am

The controllers of Facebook are reportedly unhappy with the content of upcoming film The Social Network, which charts the growth of the Web 2.0 phenomenon.