-- Martin Scorsese + HBO = "Boardwalk Empire." The cable network signed off on an 11 episode series from the "Departed" director, chronicling the early life of Atlantic City. It's on folks. (Variety)
-- You've got a sneak peek at this one off to the right side of this post. The very first CGI Smurf has been revealed, from the upcoming movie based on the classic cartoon. (PCV Blue)
-- I'm a sucker for anything involving Bill Murray. The actor is set to star alongside Robert Duvall, Lucas Black and Sissy Spacek in "Get Low," which premieres at this month's Toronto International Film Festival. Cinematical just got some exclusive stills and a clip, which I urge you all to go check out. (Cinematical)
-- Keanu Reeves is all set to star in and produce "Henry's Crime," described as a romantic comedy. The "Day the Earth Stood Still" star will play a good person who is falsely accused of robbing a bank in Buffalo, New York. Malcolm Menville will direct a script from "Anvil! The Story of Anvil" director Sacha Gervasi. (Variety)
-- Is the name Bong Joon-ho familiar to you? He's the guy who directed "The Host," which Magnolia Pictures very successfully imported for U.S. release. Now they've acquired two more of his films: "Mother," which ran at Cannes this year, and "Barking Dogs Never Bite," the director's 2000 debut. (Variety)
-- You thought that was all for Joon-ho? Ha! There's a sequel to "The Host" coming. Did you know that? Granted, Joon-ho isn't directing it, but still! Well the first image of the beast has been revealed, and it looks... well... beastly. Check it out. (Bloody Disgusting)
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