“Torchwood” Star Up for “Captain America”?
The word over at the San Diego Comic Con is that Torchwood star John Barrowman may be up for playing Captain America in a new movie based on the Marvel character.
Apparently, Barrowman gave all the correct stock answers that we’ve all grown to expect: he’d love to play the character, Captain America is his favorite comic book hero, etc. The thing is, though, the question was not surprising to him. In fact, by the time they finished asking him questions he had admitted that there had been discussions with his agents on the subject.
The First Avenger: Captain America has a release date set as May 6, 2011. [Via ComingSoon]
Leonardo DiCaprio as Captain America?
Leonardo DiCaprio is Marvel’s top choice to play Steve Rogers aka Captain America in the forthcoming superhero jaunt, says Latino Review.
Marvel, who previously announced plans to release First Avenger: Captain America on May 6, 2011, reportedly wants the Blood Diamond star to lead the film as US soldier-turned-superhero Steve Rogers.
Going further on the casting speculations, Latino Review also added that besides DiCaprio, there is one other name that is being considered to be Captain America. That particular person would be “Troy” star, Brad Pitt. Pitt, as had been reported previously, allegedly is on the run for the leading role of another Marvel’s superhero film “Thor“, which is set for June 4, 2010 release. Still, any confirmation on both Pitt’s possible casting reports has yet been outed.
On the superhero flick itself, “The First Avenger” is scheduled to be released on the silver screen on May 6, 2011. The movie has been said to stay true to its original comic book story. Hence, it will be set during World War II and tell the background story of the red, white and blue-costumed superhero. Additionally, no director has been signed for the project.
New Logos for Marvel Movies
More teases from New York’s Licensing Expo, the same venue that delivered the teaser poster for “Terminator 4″. This time the folks over at MTV have scored a tiny image of Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America and Avengers logos from Marvel’s upcoming slate.
Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America And Avengers Release Dates Announced!
Marvel today updated its feature film slate strategy and plans for the next three years, locking in key release windows for its character franchises. In order to focus its attention on maximizing the success of an Iron Man sequel and the launch of Thor in the summer of 2010 and because Marvel believes that the summer is the optimal time to launch a new property, the Company will not release a self produced film in 2009.
Marvel plans to launch its 2010 film slate with the release of the sequel, Iron Man 2, on April 30, 2010, followed by the launch of Thor on June 4, 2010. Additionally, Marvel is planting its feature film stakes for summer 2011 with an Avengers-themed summer – a two-picture project which will debut on May 6, 2011 with The First Avenger: Captain America (working title), followed by The Avengers in July 2011.
Lionsgate, New Line, Slayer – Trade Breaks
“Both Lionsgate and Marvel Studios have reached interim agreements the Writers Guild of America. These deals mean that both studios will put writers immediately back to work on their development slates. Terms of the agreements were not disclosed, but shows such as “Weeds” and “Mad Men” along with films like “Saw V,” “Thor” and “Captain America”…”
Full Story: Variety
Contrary to previous reports on IMDB there is “no truth” to the rumor that New Line Cinema’s Bob Shaye & Michael Lynne were being sacked, and all projects, including The Hobbit were moving completely over to the Warner Bros. camps. A New Line spokesperson stated via email to us today that the story was false, and they are seeking a correction on IMDB…”
Full story: The One Ring
Anchor Bay Entertainment has picked up U.S. distribution rights to Jon Knautz’s horror comedy “Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer” in a mid-six-figure deal with a theatrical commitment. The film (featuring “Nightmare on Elm Street” star Robert Englund) tells the story of a teen (Trevor Matthews) who is haunted by the murder of his parents. As his rage builds, he accidentally awakens an ancient evil, prompting chaos in the vein of ’80s horror-comedy creature features…”
Full story: Hollywood Reporter
