Mark Millar is a man of hope, a true optimist. Not only does Millar see the glass as half-full, he can’t conceive of the glass being empty. Ever. Read the full story

If you’ve seen the trailer or heard the plot synopsis for the new Tony Scott film Unstoppable, starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine, then you know that it’s about a train that won’t stop that’s also going to cause some damage. So, if you look at this poster, you may be wondering the same thing everyone else is: “Where’s the train?” Read the full story

20th Century Fox has acquired the rights to the Mark Millar/Steve McNiven graphic novel Nemesis and Tony Scott is attached to direct, reports Deadline. Read the full story

You may get some Deja Vu (sorry) when you see Denzel Washington, a train, Tony Scott, fast cutting, high contrast colors and impending doom. No, this isn’t last year’s The Taking of Pelham 123, but Tony Scott‘s upcoming Unstoppable. Read the full story

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This potential news feels at once appropriate and not so much. Tony Scott is purportedly considering taking the director’s chair on The Associate, an adaptation of the John Grisham novel of the same name, about a young lawyer thrust into a high-profile law firm under the blackmailing guise of a corrupt defense contractor looking for secrets. [First Showing] Screenwriter William Monahan (The Departed) and movie star Shia LaBeouf have both been on board pretty much since the novel was released on book shelves.

Scott is a (semi) reliable action director, but he’s never done corporate espionage (Enemy of the State comes somewhat close, I guess) and, to be honest, it seems to “easy” for the man. Which is to say it doesn’t seem overbearingly-convoluted enough. But then Scott has made a late career out of convoluted, taking films that once were simple kidnapping tales (Man On Fire) and turning them into rampaging, green-tinted, jump-cutted morality tales. Or a biopic (Domino) into a half flicker film/half satire, or a movie about a time traveling cop (Deja Vu) into, well, okay that one was always crazy.

Let us remember the two most successful Grisham adaptations (The Rainmaker and Runaway Jury) were directed by a money-grubbing Francis Ford Coppola and studio friend Gary Fleder, respectively. The courtroom rarely abides visual creativity.

Provided Scott takes the job, will his style work for corporate intrigue?

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Wolverine, Marvel’s prequel to the X-Men series was a terrible movie. Poorly written, directed, acted, special effect-ed, and everything else. So, when I hear that a sequel is in development, I groan. It seems like it will happen though and we’re learning who is being considered for a director. Read the full story

Heat Vision via (First Showing) reports that Channing Tatum is attached to Ridley and Tony Scott’s Sci-Fi Romance Ion. The once unsellable script has gained new life because of its stylistic similarities to Avatar, a film that confirmed that the new generation of viewer is more concerned with style over substance. There is no denying Tatum’s commercial appeal, however, films such as Fighting, G.I. Joe, and most recently Dear John have been met with criticism and low box office turn outs. Nevertheless, Tatum appears to still be on the rise. In true Colin Farrell-esque fashion his staying power seems to be bulletproof, regardless of how unsuccessful his films continue to be. One could ague that Tatum has yet to be challenged and that the verdict is still out on whether he can put forth a strong performance, if given quality material. Ion may not be the opportunity that the young star needs to gain legitimacy in the industry.

Ion could very well turn out to be another over-financed, visually driven hallow film that will yield commercial success and little to no critical praise. This possibility becomes far less likely when the Scott Brother’s lend their collective genius to developing the script. Tatum also has story on his side. The script is reportedly a Sci-fi love story, which is just about the only part Tatum can play. The final beneficial detail is the that scrip comes from a first-time writer and we all know that now more than ever Hollywood is in desperate need of new material.

If Channing Tatum is challenged, can he deliver? Has the digital 3-D revolution reached critical mass?

Because, in Hollywood, where there’s one, there must be two. Tombstone and Wyatt Earp. Volcano and Dante’s Peak. Deep Impact and Armageddon. Bryan Singer’s Excalibur and Guy Richie’s Excalibur. And now, David Fincher’s 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea and Tony and Ridley Scott’s 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, to be potentially directed by Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted).

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This week’s release of Robin Hood marks the 5^th time actor Russell Crowe and director Ridley Scott have worked together (with the last 4 Scott films all starring Crowe). The pair has done well together but perhaps it’s time these two give each other a break and explore other options. Director/Actor pairings can produce amazing results but can also become stagnant after repeated couplings. We’ve compiled a list of 10 Actor/Director unions that could need to take some time apart and reassess their relationship. Read the full story

With his Oscar nomination for The Wrestler and a starring role in Iron Man 2, Mickey Rourke‘s career is back in full swing. Adding to this momentum is the announcement by Deadline New York that the infamous bad boy has signed on for two films by the lesser of the two Scott brothers, Tony. Read the full story