Mystery Cameron/Salerno Project Is Fantastic Voyage Remake

The jury is still out on Avatar until it opens next weekend. Well if you don't count embargo-breaking British websites or nerdgasming Twitter remarks proclaiming its awesomeness. I fully acknowledge the movie could be great. People forget how good a story-teller James Cameron is. But I'm trying to keep it real here, folks.

While we're on the subject of its writer/producer/director, you remember that Production Weekly posting from earlier this week? That was the one about Cameron working on a "sci-fi action" film with screenwriter Shane Salerno.

MTV has the word straight from Cameron himself (along with producer Jon Landau) that the phantom project is a remake of Fantastic Voyage. Now don't start freaking out. This is not going to be Cameron's post Avatar endeavor - directorially speaking at least. The filmmaker will merely serve as a producer - most likely with Landau at his side. And yes, the plan is make this for 3-D.

Correct me if I'm wrong. But I could have sworn I heard that Roland Emmerich was going to remake Voyage back in the late 90s. Could be mistaken on that one.

Exclusive Interview With Johann Urb

If you didn't remember Johann Urb from CW's television drama "The Mountain" you certainly should know who he is now. He was born in Estonia, and grew up in Finland, but Johann is now taking Hollywood by storm. The young actor has enjoyed a more than solid 2009, playing the role of nice guy extraordinaire in the form of Will St. David on television series "Eastwick" and stalwart pilot Sasha in the blockbuster film "2012". The former model, has the looks and acting chops to further an already successful career in film and television. Like everybody else, ThinkMcflyThink.com has taken notice. Johann took the time to answer some of our questions in a TMT exclusive interview.

Loved your character on “Eastwick”, Will St. David. You had the whole “Clark Kent” thing down. What will you miss most about working with that particular cast and crew?

I really enjoyed my cast mates and the crew. It was a really fun set and there were very talented people.

Will St. David, is the nicest guy you could ever meet. Did you ever find yourself wanting some magical powers to play with so you could unleash some evil?

Yes! I would have loved to have had some magical stuff going for me, but I guess my magic was in being the nicest dude alive, ever.

First spotted you on the CW’s “The Mountain”, but you have had a good amount of television experience, did you feel like a veteran on the set of “Eastwick”?

Yes, it definitely feels like home being on set. I love it. I hope I get to do it all the time! I was very green when doing “The Mountain”.

In “Eastwick” you were on the set of a faux New England town. Have you experienced the real New England?

Yes, I love New England in the summer.

“2012” blew my hair back. What was it like being involved in such a big budget film when compared to television?

Amazing! I love big action movies and it was an incredible experience from beginning to end. If I only got to do big action movies from now on, I’d be a happy dude.

You acted as producer and were an actor in “Pornstar”, what is the status of this film?

It should hit the shelves pretty soon. There are some minor finishing touches and changes that need to be tended to.

I already alluded to it above, you have a very heroic look to you. Would you be interested in playing a superhero on the big screen?

Hell yes! I can’t wait!

You’re on a plane heading out of the country to shoot a film, how would you pass the time?

I’d be reading a book, hopefully one of those that you can’t put down, like “Altered Carbon” or “The Electric Church”. I’d also catch up on some movies.

I know your uncle is a famous actor in Estonia. Did he share any tricks of the trade with you

Nope. He’s kept all the tricks to himself. I’ve had to learn it the hard way.

If I were to head to Eastern Europe, what tips would you give me so I could make an attempt to fit in?

Fit in? You can’t unless you learn the language and that changes every couple of hundred miles. Every country is very difference and rich in culture so don’t blend, absorb.

Any upcoming projects you want to share with your fans?

I’m working on an episode of “100 Questions”, a new sitcom on NBC, right now. I don’t know when that is going to air but it’s very funny stuff! And keep your eyes peeled for “Pornstar” and if you haven’t seen it yet, “Strictly Sexual” is an amazing powerful-beautiful-funny-touching film that I’m very proud of.

Johann seems geeked up about possibly playing a superhero on the big screen. I can see him playing a number of different characters from the pages of DC or Marvel but the obvious connection at this point would be Superman and his alter ego Clark Kent. I had one of our resident TMT artists, who goes by the name of Dark B, construct a quick photo manipulation of what Johann might look like as mild mannered reporter Clark Kent.

Sex And The City 2 Poster

E Online has the first look at the poster for "Sex And The City 2" which features a glammed up Carrie strutting her stuff in a white dress with gleaming gold shoes and bag. Carrie on?

Jonah Hex Headed For Reshoots

A big studio movie gearing up for reshoots isn’t an uncommon practice. Contrary to popular belief, that doesn’t always mean the film sucks and needs a massive overhaul of reworking. On the other hand if the additional scenes are under the direction of another filmmaker (i.e. not the guy with the term “Director” labeled next to his job description for said production), something is a foot.

Jonah Hex is headed for a couple of weeks of reshoots according to Bloody-Disgusting at the start of next year. Although Jay Hayward is returning in the director’s chair, their sources say that Warner Brother alum Francis Lawrence (who helmed Constantine and I Am Legend for the studio) has been brought on board as a “consultant” on the reshoots.

 If you’ll remember, James McTeigue directed reshoots on WBs The Invasion a few years back. Remember all those reports of Nicole Kidman getting injured in the middle of filming? He was the director in charge with original helmer Oliver Hirschbiegel nowhere to be seen.

What that means is the studio went to a skilled yet controllable director who would follow their orders for the second go-around. To be fair, Hayward is actually involved in the reshoots. But bringing someone like Lawrence for additional filming to look over Hayward’s shoulder speaks for itself. Doesn’t help matters that Hex is opening the same day as Toy Story 3 and the Footloose remake. As our very own Peter Georgiou noted, WB’s summer 2010 line-up looks weak as shit.

Not anticipating much from Jonah Hex to be honest.

Jennifer Aniston to "Pretend" to like Adam Sandler

You may be thinking this is a movie about a Hollywood executive that has to pretend to like Sandler because his movies make money...I kid I kid!....Closer to the truth is you may be thinking yours truly is posting this article purely to post a pic of the gorgeous Miss Aniston in order to glam up the TMT front page, but there is a story here and The Hollywood Reorter has the details:

Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston might be playing pretend.

Columbia is developing "Pretend Wife," a romantic comedy that would serve as a Sandler vehicle and is in the process of gathering the wedding party.

Aniston is in talks to star opposite Sandler, with Sandler mainstay Dennis Dugan the leading contender to direct the project, though no deals have been made as the studio is figuring out the seating arrangement.

Happy Madison is producing.

The script, written by Allan Loeb and Tim Dowling and once known as "Holiday in Hawaii," is being kept under wraps. Columbia is planning a shoot early next year and eyeing a release on Feb. 11, 2011, the Friday before Valentine's Day.

I'm sure this will be another cookie cutter rom com from the two who rarely leave their comfort zones, but who knows it may be entertaining, at least the pic above is nice eh folks?

Tron: Legacy Poster

Our pals over at Hey U Guys! have nabbed the first official image and poster for Tron: Legacy. That footage you've seen online was a test produced restrictly to win over Disney. Needless to say, it was awesome and the Mouse was convinced. So here we are talking about a high-profile sequel to a nearly 30 year old cult film that bombed theatrically.

Personally, I think this will be the actual "game-changer" to get the masses to 3-D movies. That's right. I went there. Below is the poster. Click on the link to get your First Look at leads Garrett Hedlund and Olivia Wilde. No signs of The Dude formerly known as Jeff Bridges. Yet.

New Stills From "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"

No sooner has the impressive trailer dropped and Coming Soon have gotten hold of three sparkly new stills from the movie!

"Brooklyn's Finest" Trailer

Antoine Fuqua burst onto the scene in 2001 with "Training Day" and whilst his subsequent films were both decent in my view, he has yet to reach the critical heights of that first explosive movie.

"Brooklyn's Finest" sees him back in the world of tough street cops, this time in New York as opposed to L.A, but the familiar grimy style is apparent, this is the kind of movie with a select audience, it's not gonna break any new ground but those that like TV shows such as "The Shield" and "The Wire" should get a kick out of what looks a solid entry into the genre.

On a personal note it's great to see Wesley Snipes out of the DTDVD market and in a proper movie again.

"Brooklyn's Finest" Gets a limited release from March 5th 2010 and you can see the trailer below.

"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" Trailer

Every now and again a trailer catches you off guard, this is one of those occasions, just over a year ago this Bruckheimer project was announced and some screamed "sacrilage!" and it was hard to see exactly how a live action version of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" could possibly work, throw in the fact Nic Cage was gonna star and Jon "National Treasure" Turteltaub was directing and the signs were not good.....not good at all.

Fast forward to this morning and the trailer debuts online, Cage is coming off the back of a well recieved performance in "Bad Litenuent" which won him back some indie cred, and lo and behold this looks like it could well win him back some blockbuster cred!

The trailer showcases what looks to be a kinetic, fun and visually sumptous take on the material, with Cage in a -slightly better than usual- toupee and acting amongst some very cool SFX. It's too early to say if this will deliver but the atmosphere the trailer gives off suggests this could well be a very good summer blockbuster (even if it feels better suited to this season), but time will tell if a miracle really has occured.

"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" Opens July 16th 2010 and you can see the trailer below.

What's Next for James Cameron?

There have been plenty of projects rumored on James Cameron’s post Avatar docket. His name has been linked to the long-rumored Battle Angel, the J. Michael Straczynski written Fantastic Planet remake, a True Lies follow-up (according to the oh-so-reliable word of Tom Arnold) and, of course, an Avatar sequel. Whether or not he takes another 10+ years off is the question.

Production Weekly (via their Twitter account) reports the filmmaker is developing a new “sci-fi action” screenplay at Fox. The hope is for it to be another hyped up “Event” movie. Shane Salerno (responsible for, of all things, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem) is working on the script. Just what this mystery movie is and Cameron’s participation being as director or producer remains to be seen.

Salerno is working on a number of screenplays with Fox at the moment. Some have suggested it could be Doomsday Protocol – a script being described as “Seven Samurai with aliens.” On the other hand, this could be something else entirely under everyone’s radar. Knowing Cameron’s prone for secrecy, I’d personally lean in that direction.

A lot of this is frankly a moot point until after Avatar opens. If it tanks or seriously under-performs, I can’t imagine Fox willing to hand Cameron another blank check and bank strictly on his name-value and past filmography.