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--The folks from ComingSoon got a chance to chat with "2012" director Roland Emmerich, who had some things to say about what's next. He's got two projects on his plate: one having something to do with William Shakespeare (details in the article) and the other, an adaptation of Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" trilogy. (ComingSoon)

--Writers, producers and all-around cool guys Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, who pretty much have an equity stake in Hollywood at this point, have some things to say about their upcoming View-Master movie. Apparently the idea for the story was born before the classic 3-D viewing toy came into the picture as a peg for a movie, from the mind of "Fringe" writer Brad Kane. Orci then references back to story relayed to the duo by "Transformers" producer Steven Spielberg, whose original idea for "E.T." had nothing to do with aliens. (Sci Fi Wire) Read more...

Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman3D flicks are all the rage these days. DreamWorks is hoping to take it back to the future with -- wait for it -- a View-Master movie. In case you haven't played with (or bought on eBay) one of the old-school toys yourself, it's a weird combination of a viewfinder and binoculars that you insert discs into. So instead of peering at rare birds or your neighbor or something, you see the 3D images printed on each circular disc.

DreamWorks, which did 3D as recently as March of this year with "Monsters vs. Aliens," is negotiating with Mattel for movie rights for the old-school toy. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio is hoping to bring on board the hottest screenwriters du jour: Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. Read more...