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Having already secured a Golden Globe nomination for his work in “Selma,” David Oyelowo is looking to set up his future slate. Sources tell Variety that Oyelowo is set to co-star with Lupita Nyong’o in the indie drama “ Americanah .” Based on the Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie novel, the story follows a pair of young Nigerian immigrants who face a lifetime of struggle while their relationship endures. Brad Pitt is producing through his Plan B production banner along with Nyong’o and Andrea Calderwood. Plan B produced “Selma,” and after having such a good experience working with them, Oyelowo jumped at the opportunity to board another project they were producing. The film is now looking to attach a writer and director, with no production start date set yet. Oyelowo has a busy end of the year, with “Interstellar,” “Selma” and “A Most Violent Year” all bowing in the last month. He is expected to be in the Oscars conversation for his performance in “Selma,” and he can be seen next

Read on to find out what John Constantine has gotten himself into THIS time Constantine - “The Saint of Last Resorts” Review by Brandon Wolfe All the ominous “Rising Darkness” chatter that has been strung throughout Constantine like so much tinsel is finally starting to amount to something more than simply a lot of talk. From the pilot onward, the show has incessantly mentioned this mysterious, impending event without ever seeming to get at anything with any specificity, making it feel more like a buzzword than something concrete. “The Saint of Last Resorts,” the first chapter in the show’s two-part midseason finale, finally starts to fill in some of the blanks on what the Rising Darkness is, and in turn, bolsters the mythology of Constantine . This is the first episode of the series that aims to break free of the procedural mode in which the show has operated thus far. The episode is also significant in its attempt to put both sidekicks in the game for once. In each epis

A French trailer for Jason Statham 's latest Wild Card emerged online a few weeks ago, and it's followed now by a slightly more subdued affair for the rest of us. There are still plenty of glimpses of crunchy action, but the latest clip chooses to emphasise the dramatic elements in Vegas, with veteran screenwriter William Goldman's name given almost as much prominence as the Stath's. Nobody gets their nose broken with a backwards headbutt this time... Statham's third film with Simon West following The Expendables 2 and The Mechanic , Wild Card was originally called The Heat , and had Brian De Palma attached to direct at one point. Goldman's screenplay is based on his 1985 novel of that latter name (published in the UK as Edged Weapons), and was filmed once before to disappointing results. The 1986 version starring Burt Reynolds went through an incredible five directors, including Robert Altman, who only stayed for a day. Predictably, the end product was

The most recent news of Andy Serkis ’ take on The Jungle Book , Jungle Book: Origins , was word of the film’s release moving back a year. Jon Favreau ’s Disney version is facing no such shifts and has just released both a logo (above) and some new concept art for the film. With a script by Justin Marks, Favreau’s film will use the blend of computer-generated animals and Neel Sethi in person as Mowgli, the human orphan raised by animals in the jungle to unspool Rudyard Kipling's story. Christopher Walken is set to voice King Louie, ruler of the jungle’s monkeys and apes, while Giancarlo Esposito is Akela, leader of the wolf pack that initially cares for Mowgli. They join a cast that already includes Ben Kingsley (panther Bagheera), Lupita Nyong’o (wolf mother Rackcha), Bill Murray (bear pal Baloo) Idris Elba (lethal tiger Shere Khan) and Scarlett Johansson (charming, deadly snake Kaa), who have all added their voices to the film ready for its release on October 16 next yea

Word that Legendary was working on King Kong tale Skull Island arrived to a slightly muted response when a teaser trailer arrived at this year’s Comic-Con, probably because everyone initially thought it was a first glimpse at Jurassic World . Legendary and its Universal partners are trying to make sure people know what it’s all about in future, announcing that the film is now to be titled Kong: Skull Island . With Tom Hiddleston leading a team of explorers to the titular island and likely to have a run in with its biggest, hairiest occupant, the film is currently in development with John Gatins rewriting a script first drafted by Godzilla’s Max Borenstein. The Kings Of Summer’s Jordan Vogt-Roberts is the man calling the shots for this one, and Universal has also decided to shift the release date back a little, announcing that the freshly-retitled film will now arrive in US cinemas on March 10, 2017, a few months later than the originally planned November 2016 release. Please

REGENCY ENTERPRISES Presents A NEW REGENCY / PLAN B Production TRUE STORY IN SELECT THEATERS ON FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH, 2015 When disgraced New York Times reporter Michael Finkel ( Jonah Hill ) meets accused killer Christian Longo ( James Franco) – who has taken on Finkel’s identity – his investigation morphs into an unforgettable game of cat-and-mouse. Based on actual events, Finkel’s relentless pursuit of Longo’s true story encompasses murder, love, deceit and redemption. See all the images after the Jump... Directed by: Rupert Goold Screenplay by: Rupert Goold and David Kajganich Based on the book by: Michael Finkel Produced by: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Anthony Katagas Executive Producers: Brad Pitt, Arnon Milchan Cast: Jonah Hill, James Franco , Felicity Jones Please Leave A Comment-

IT’S A WHOLE NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE MOVIES! STUDIO MOVIE GRILL ROCKLIN OPENS TODAY. Studio Movie Grill (SMG), the original first-run, in theater dining concept that has revolutionized the theater-going experience in cities all over the country, makes its West Coast debut today in Rocklin, CA. SMG Rocklin, located in the Rocklin Commons shopping center at 5140 Commons Drive, will also mark the first state-of-the-art movie and dining experience facility in California. SMG Rocklin opens just in time for movie fans to catch first-run release of highly anticipated titles, such as Annie, Night at the Museum, The Hobbit: Battle of Fire, Unbroken and Into the Woods- and with prices approximately 10% less than other local venues. The perfect location for everyday movie going, SMG is sure to become a Rocklin staple. Studio Movie Grill also places great commitment to the local community each theater lives in. In the coming weeks, be sure to stop by for special screenings and community impact

Here is a clip from the upcoming episode of State Of Affairs titled "AR RISSALAH" Now that a portion of the convoy attack report has been leaked, President Payton ( Alfre Woodard ) has a lot of questions for Nick Vera (guest star Chris L. McKenna ). Unfortunately, he seems to be MIA. As Charlie ( Katherine Heigl ) searches for him, she flashes back to the hours before and during the convoy attack, and we learn another secret that she’s been withholding from President Payton. After an American reporter (guest star Ray Laska ) is granted a rare, exclusive interview, Charlie and team must work to contain the footage as an urgent matter of national security. Kurt ( Cliff Chamberlain ) finally works up the courage to show Maureen ( Sheila Vand ) his cards, while D.P. ( David Harbour ) reaches out to an old friend to squash the convoy attack report before it’s released in its entirety. Also starring Adam Kaufman and Tommy Savas. Nestor Carbonell, Courtney B. Vance, James Remar,

As Sega looks to turn more of its videogames into other forms of entertainment, it has hired former Break Media executive Evan Cholfin to lead those efforts. Cholfin now serves as head of development and production at Tokyo-based Stories International, a joint venture of Japanese gamemaker Sega and Hakuhodo DY Group (the world’s seventh-largest advertising agency) that was launched to produce films, TV shows and entertainment for digital platforms in 2011. Of the vast library of titles that Stories has the rights to adapt, it’s moving forward with “ Altered Beast ,” “ Streets of Rage ,” “ Shinobi ,” “ Rise of Nightmares ” and “ Crazy Taxi ” first as English-language live action and animated spinoffs. “ Virtua Fighter ” and “ Golden Axe ” also are part of the portfolio of properties. Cholfin, who will work closely with Stories president and CEO Tomoya Suzuki, based in Culver City, Calif., also will serve as Stories’ U.S.-based commercial and branded entertainment arm, connecting

This week's episode of Inside the Bucket is online! Revel in the digital mastery! Join John-less Matt and Brandon as they tackle all of this week's news on Inside the Bucket , a show dedicated to grown men bitching about movies and television! Apparently, these two can find plenty to yammer on about, as this episode is another marathon! The two tackle all the week's hottest movie and television news from our website SANDWICHJOHNFILMS.COM , including a great unpacking of the entire Sony Pictures hack and its effect on the industry. Please check out all the links to the items we covered in today's podcast. Later, the boys bitch and complain about 2 movies - Top Five and Exodus: Gods and Kings, along with their opinions of the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Winter finale. We encourage you to participate in our Open Forum Friday, which is your chance to get in our business about running a passion project like our trainwreck. Be warned: Inside the Bucket is a