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'Lore' Looking at 'Men in Black III' Director Barry Sonnenfeld to Lead The Rock

Eric Walkuski — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:30:17 +0000

Based on its fantastical premise, 'Lore' was already sounding like the next 'Men in Black.' Now, with this latest development on the film, it's almost officially the next 'Men in Black.' 'MIB' helmer Barry Sonnenfeld is in talks to direct Warner Bros.' movie adaptation of the IDW comic, which has already lined up Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to star.

'Dinosaurs vs. Aliens' Motion Comic Trailer Debut

George Roush — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:30:32 +0000

If you think Hollywood has run out of “vs.” ideas then think again. We’ve got ninjas vs. zombies, zombies vs. strippers, aliens going up against cowboys, aliens going up against The Fresh Prince and now we’re going to get ‘Dinosaurs vs. Aliens.’ Why? That’s not the question Hollywood ever asks. It’s always, “Why not?” A [...]

DC's Next Superhero Movie Will Be…

Sean O'Connell — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:40:00 +0000

While riding the ‘Men In Black 3’ promotional circuit, director Barry Sonnenfeld hinted that he was circling a new comic book movie for DC and Warner Bros. but stopped short of revealing which title it would be. Today, we figure out what he was talking about.

'Men In Black' Director Barry Sonnenfeld In Talks For a Comic Book Film?

Sean O'Connell — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:36:38 +0000

The world needs more comic-book properties like it needs a hole in the head. But with ‘The Avengers’ setting box office records at a staggering pace, you know the industry’s going to crank out more and more, so it’s wise to tap filmmakers like ‘Men In Black’ helmer Barry Sonnenfeld to potentially guide a lucrative comic-book franchise.

'Men in Black III' Will End Setting Up a Reboot

Damon Houx — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:30:35 +0000

There are few things that can kill a franchise, even audience apathy. And so even if a film has a famously troubled production history and is coming ten years after the last film, if it's a franchise there must be some way to keep making sequels even if none of the stars return. And though 'Men in Black III' may be Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones's last time in the 'Black' universe Barry Sonnenffeld has confirmed that the film sets up a possible reboot.