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24 August 2008 5:49 PM, PDT | From Rope Of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news

Superman is tired, let's give him another 15-20 years to cool off some more. He battled Gene Hackman in 1978, Terence Stamp in 1980, himself in 1983, Gene Hackman again in 1987 and then Kevin Spacey as Gene Hackman in 2006. Don't you think 2011 may be a bit too soon to bring him back? As fanboys got their quick fix of stock tips they also skimmed through the online version of the Wall Street Journal and came across an article by Lauren A.E. Schuker discussing the future of Warner Bros. and their hope to have eight big budget films a year by 2011. A staggering number if you ask me. Apparently a bulk of those films will be occupied by superheroes as they have finally figured out that every 14-year-old in the world will go see a comic book movie even if Nic Cage is in it. On top of that, if you actually make

Brad Brevet

17 August 2008 6:25 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Blade: Trinity filmmaker David Goyer is steering clear of any Heath Ledger controversy in his new Green Arrow movie - his Joker won't even appear in the film.

Instead, Goyer's colourful villain will simply be referenced on a prison cell door.

The respectful director scrapped any visual reference of the real Joker after Ledger, who plays the bad guy in the new Batman movie The Dark Knight, died from an accidental drugs overdose at the beginning of the year.

Goyer tells MTV News, "You don't actually see him, just his name on a cell... That's one cross-pollination we would stay away from."

But the director's Green Arrow: Escape From Super Max will feature at least one classic comic book baddie - Superman's arch-foe Lex Luthor. An unknown will be cast to portray the character who has been played by Gene Hackman and Kevin Spacey on the big screen.

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10 August 2008 9:22 AM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news

Welcome to another fun filled installment of Screen Rant’s Weekend Movie News Wrap Up.

This week:

We see who is penning Flash Gordon, we learn some details about Alex Proyas’ Dracula Year Zero, discover what David Goyer is working on, Channing Tatum lines up something for after GI Joe and The Conversation goes to television.

1. The Flash Gordon Remake/ adaptation has now grabbed Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless to pen the script. The Neil Moritiz produced, Breck Eisner (Sahara) directed film is in production at Columbia.

I just hope the film is more like the 1980’s movie and less like the Si-Fi channel show.

Source: Hollywood Reporter

2. Speaking of Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, their script for Dracula Year Zero is to be directed by Robot and Dark City director Alex Proyas. Proyas recently gave some details about the Dracula prequel/origin story:

“You could see it as a

Niall Browne

6 August 2008 4:59 PM, PDT | From JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news

Most people probably know Francis Ford Coppola for his Godfather movies, but he was crafting masterful thrills and paranoia in 1974 with Gene Hackman in The Conversation. Since the subject matter is more relevant than ever (even a decade after Hackman tiptoed through similar territory in Enemy Of The State), a cable series based on the Oscar-nominated film is now in the works for AMC (home of the excellent Mad Men). Even more interesting -- The Usual Suspects writer Christopher McQuarrie is...

Dave Davis

19 July 2008 9:00 PM, PDT | From NYPost.com | See recent New York Post news

Apocalypse Now (1979)Tuesday, 1 a.m, TCMBased on Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness," Francis Ford Coppola's brilliant, controversial and sometimes crazy Vietnam War epic tells the story of a U.S. Special Forces Captain (Martin Sheen), who is sent on a mission to to "terminate" a renegade Green Beret (Marlon Brando). He's playing God in the jungle. Brilliant performances all around.

No Way Out (1987)Thursday, 8 p.m., StarzA taut, terrific thriller about a naval officer (Kevin Costner

By LINDA STASI

15 July 2008 4:56 PM, PDT | From ifc.com | See recent IFC news

By Matt Singer

When adventurous treasure hunters Rick and Evelyn O'Connell return for their third film, this summer's "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor," one of them will look a bit different than they had previously. That's because Evelyn was once played by Rachel Weisz, who passed on this sequel and was replaced by Maria Bello. Likewise, the relationship between Bruce Wayne and Rachel Dawes from "Batman Begins" continues in this summer's "The Dark Knight," without Katie Holmes; Maggie Gyllenhaal fills in there.

It's a busy year for actors replacing other actors in sequels . we've already had a new Hulk (Edward Norton) and this fall, we'll have a new Punisher to match (Ray Stevenson) . so it's a good time to look back at some of the most notable substitutes. Sometimes new actors in old roles can make a huge impact; Antonio Banderas broke through with American audiences with "Desperado,

Matt Singer

8 July 2008 1:01 PM, PDT | From MovieMaker.com | See recent Movie Maker news

On June 12, 2008, legendary Hollywood star Warren Beatty received the 36th AFI Life Achievement Award. The event will air on the USA Network, Tuesday, July 8th at 9 p.m. Guests including Beatty’s wife, Annette Bening, his sister Shirley MacLaine, Julie Christie, Robert Downey Jr., President Bill Clinton, Gene Hackman and old pal Jack Nicholson gathered to honor the multi-faceted moviemaker's contributions and lifetime commitment to cinema.

3 July 2008 9:11 AM, PDT | From ifc.com | See recent IFC news

By Michelle Orange

Samuel Johnson said it was the last refuge of scoundrels, and if that's true, then I predict a nation-wide crime wave and a week-long run on golden toothpicks and hairless cats, because at this time of year patriotism will not be denied. Refuse to partake of -- or at least acknowledge -- it at your political and gustatory peril. With that in mind, we offer a list of films that might satisfy those on the patriotic fence, those who prefer their patriotism (and their marshmallow salad) a little bittersweet. Like Mr. Johnson, I am not an American, and much of what I know about everything, including American patriotism, I learned at the movies; these films have taught me the most about the boons and the bummers involved in loving this country.

Glory (1989)

Many countries with historically subjugated populations have stories similar to that explored in 1989's "Glory

Michelle Orange

25 June 2008 5:10 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actor-turned-director Clint Eastwood has defended his friend Gene Hackman's decision to quit acting - insisting he has earned the right to retire.

Hackman announced in 2004 that he was leaving the entertainment industry for good because he wanted to spend more time with his family.

And although Eastwood regrets that there will never be another film featuring Hackman, he respects his pal's decision and won't try to make him change his mind.

He tells MTV.com, "It is a sad thing. I know his agent and I saw him recently, and he said, 'Can't you talk Gene into coming back?' I said, 'I'd love to see him come back, but I think it's not very nice to ride him.' He's too good an actor not to be performing, but by the same token, he probably thinks that's enough."

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6 May 2008 4:08 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Gene Hackman has retired from acting to concentrate on being an author.

The two-time Oscar winner said he has no plans to make another movie following the publication of his third historical novel Escape From Andersonville.

He is quoted as saying: "I haven't worked in acting for four years now, so I guess you'd call it retirement... and I don't miss the business."

He . . .

Beth Hilton

6 May 2008 12:18 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Double Oscar-winner Gene Hackman has vowed to never make another movie - because he is desperate to be taken seriously as an author.

The French Connection star has "retired" from his acting career to spend more time writing books after recently publishing his third historical novel, Escape From Andersonville.

And Hackman believe he has found his real passion in writing - because he is now more critical of his work.

He explains, "I haven't worked in acting for four years now so I guess you'd call it retirement... and I don't miss the business.

"I never read reviews of the films I've done but I read reviews of the books. I'm a neophyte at this and I want some kind of reinforcement that I should continue."

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18 April 2008 12:05 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Movie veteran Gene Hackman has quit acting for good, insisting he is too old to land appealing roles.

The 78-year-old actor hasn't starred in a film since 2004 comedy Welcome to Mooseport, and although he has never announced his retirement - he couldn't bring himself to return to Hollywood and play "grandfathers".

Hackman says, "I guess you could call it retired. I haven't worked for four years now. And I don't miss the business. I miss the process of being on-set with actors when things get cooking. But there's so much crapola (crap) in order to get there. It's just too painful.

"At my age, they would have me playing grandfathers and great grandfathers. That's not a heck of a lot of fun. I'd rather go back to the theatre, actually. But that's not going to happen. I'm pretty satisfied with my life right now."

Instead, Hackman keeps himself busy and his mind active, writing historical fiction novels with his neighbour Daniel Lenihan.

He adds, "I write every day for at least a couple of hours. I exercise a little bit. And then it's time for the old folks to go to bed."

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