He has escaped the Wheel of Pain, survived crucifixion on the Tree of Woe, and has tossed James Earl Jones' severed head down a flight of stairs. But now, can Conan the Barbarian rise from the dead after a 24-year cinematic sabbatical?
"I can absolutely confirm the rumors are rumors," sighed fast-rising "Descent" director Neil Marshall, revealing that while producers are attempting to resurrect the character that made Arnold Schwarzenegger a star, it won't necessarily be with him behind the camera. "I had one meeting, and I haven't heard anything since." Read more...
- Hasta la vista, Arnold. Hello, Josh Brolin? “No Country For Old Men” star reportedly in talks to star as next Terminator. (IGN)
- Kate Hudson opens up her “Big Eyes” for artist biopic. (Variety)
- Casey Affleck is “The Kind One.” Newly minted Oscar nominee to star as amnesiac thug in noir caper. (Variety)
- Brittany Murphy to replace Lindsay Lohan in “Poor Things,” my heart. (Hollywood Reporter)
- Just for fun: A countdown of the 10 greatest drunk celebrity videos ever. (Heckler Spray)
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Word today from Variety that a new series of "Terminator" films is in the offing. As usual I receive news of a revival of a beloved franchise with a mixture of excitement and raw searing dread. Here I focus on the dread.
THINGS I DON'T WANT TO SEE IN MY NEXT "TERMINATOR" FILM
1. Arnold Schwarzenegger shirtless. Frankly I never really enjoyed seeing him in that state in the first place, but now the passage of time and whoever's catering at the Governor's mansion has just made it a horrible horrible thing to behold. People, children can get into R-rated films! Be kind.
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