Up in the Air moves back to December – TFC Morning Report
Top Story: The release for Oscar frontrunner Up in the Air is moving back to Dec. 4. The Jason Reitman-directed comedy moved to Nov. 13 for an earlier release after a very positive reception at Toronto and Telluride. However, that date put it within a week of another George Clooney film, The Men Who Stare at Goats. Overture wouldn’t blink. Now we wait an extra two weeks for the Clooney movie we actually want to see. (THR)
In Other News: J.J. Abrams’ latest spy series has all the networks in a tizzy. The show about two married spies is the prize in a bidding war between ABC, NBC, and CBS . NBC, for once, might just be winning. (THR)
Speaking of NBC, the entertainment company NBC Universal may become part of the Comcast family. (Variety)
Hugh Jackman is in talks to star in a robot boxing titled Real Steel. Shawn Levy will direct. (Variety)
Josh Brolin will star in Cartel, a dark drama set in the gritty world of Mexican cartels, for director Asger Leth and Universal. Sean Penn was originally set to play the lead, but dropped out due to personal reasons. (Variety)
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