TFC Morning Report – Friday, April 24, 2009 – Robert Rodriguez to reboot Predator franchise

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Top Story: Robert Rodriguez’s schedule just got a little crowded. Fox has tapped Planet Terror director to relaunch its Predator franchise. This master of the B-movie is perfect for the job. But Rodriguez isn’t done yet.  He’ll also co-direct Machete, which was first featured in Grindhouse as a faux trailer. (Variety)

In Other News: Christopher Nolan’s Inception is already shaping up to be a massive sci-fi blockbuster with Leo DiCaprio as the star. Now Joseph Gordon-Levitt, one of the most talented film actors of his generation, has joined the all-star cast, which also includes Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, and Cillian Murphy. (THR)

Denzel Washington is in negotiations to star in hack director Tony Scott’s Unstoppable. (Variety)

Disney has nailed down August 14 as the release date for Hayao Miyazaki’s Pongo. (erc BoxOffice)

Disneynature’s Earth debuted with $4 million at the domestic box office on Wednesday. See below for the film’s it will go up against this weekend. (Variety)

Opening Today:
Obsessed
Fighting
The Soloist
The Informers

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