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No ’24′ Movie for You

Col. Longshanks — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 18:52:02 +0000

Jack Bauer is gonna be pissed. Fox has officially passed on the script for the 24” movie that Billy Ray (Shattered Glass, Flight Plan) wrote for them. The show’s producer Howard Gordon told Entertainment Weekly, “As far as I know, it is in suspended animation. There is talk about re-approaching it. I understand (director/producer) Tony Scott is meeting with Kiefer to talk about ideas. People are still talking about it.” Whoa, Tony Scott wants a piece of this? The guy’s got like twenty other projects that sound far more appealing than another two hours of Bauer pushing his gun muzzle into a terrorist’s open wound.

A Scott and Keifer powwow is all well and good, but now that Fox has passed this project looks deader than dead. The Playlist also reports on a rumor I’ve never whiffed involving Jack Bauer and John McClane teaming up for Die Hard 24/7. That’s such a ridiculous idea I might actually watch it. Maybe McClane could get Bauer to crack a smile. Or end his sick dependence on Chloe.

The ‘Thing’ Is: Bruce Willis or Kiefer Sutherland?

Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Twentieth Century Fox is putting together a cast for their latest version of the Fantastic Four, and Bruce Willis is reportedly at the top of their list to play the Thing. But Screen Rant is reporting that Kiefer Sutherland is also in contention for the role.

Since the character will be completely CGI, whoever is cast will be utilized primarily for voice over work. However, the actor will also make an appearance early on in the film as Be Grimm, the Thing’s identity before he was transformed into a rock monster.

Personally, I’m torn between the two actors. Both are more than qualified to play a pile of rocks. However, I give the slight edge to Kiefer since he’s spent a good portion of his life "stoned."

Sorry. It’s been a rough weekend.

Time Runs Out for ’24′

Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

_{Jack didn’t take it very well.}

FOX has decided to pull the plug on 24 after eight seasons. Climbing budgets, declining ratings, and writers being unable to figure out what the hell is left for Jack Bauer to save are the main reasons the show will air its final episode in May. NBC flirted with the idea of picking up 24 next season but after their accountants crunched the numbers they realized the content wasn’t worth the cheddar.

There’s still the possibility of a 24 feature film that would take Jack Bauer to Europe, but there’s also the possibility of an Arrested Development movie, and we all know how sluggishly that’s been making its adaptation. I enjoyed 24 a great deal in its earlier years, but quickly got tired of the same "Tell me where the bomb is!" storyline week after week after week after week. It had a good run. I’m glad they’re ending it before it jumps a terrorist shark strapped to the gills with C4. (THR)

‘Marmaduke’ Trailer Features a Straight-Nosed Owen Wilson

Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

_{They’re dogs…and they’re dancing!}

If you like talking dogs and the above picture doesn’t terrify you then the new trailer for Marmaduke might just be your cup of tea. The film features a ton of talent including Owen Wilson at Marmaduke, Lee Pace, Judy Greer, William H. Macy, Fergie, George Lopez, and Kiefer Sutherland. How is this the first time that Keifer Sutherland has played a Rottweiler? The man was practically born to voice that creature. …And drink. …And fight. He was born to voice a dog, drink, and fight. **cue Donald Sutherland facepalm**

Hey kids, check out the Marmaduke trailer after the jump!

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