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The newly reinvigorated DreamWorks Pictures has re-optioned the film rights to John Wyndham's sci-fi novel Chocky. Spielberg is said to be keen to make the adaptation his next

The terribly-bad crazy cop thriller Lakeview Terrace, which stars Samuel L. Jackson, topped the weekend box office in US and Canada, according to studio estimates issued on Sunday. The other new releases were largely ignored by moviegoers.

Universal Pictures has made a two-year, first-look producing deal with Vince Vaughn and his Wild West Picture Show Productions. Daily Variety says the agreement begins with three features, each of which could be a starring vehicle for Vaughn. Vaughn has set in development "Male Doula", a high-concept comedy based on his idea, to be scripted by Dana Fox ("What Happens in Vegas...").

Natasha Henstridge, who co-starred in the short-lived ABC series "Commander in Chief", will star in The Tourist alongside Hugh Jackman and Ewan McGregor.

Ewan McGregor will star in The Tourist for director Marcel Langenegger.

Dimension Films announced that they will make a new Halloween movie with Rob Zombie.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer unveiled new plans to revitalize the movie studio by some distribution pacts.

Lorenzo Di Bonaventura has re-upped for another three-year, first look deal at Paramount.

Steve Buscemi and John Cleese have joined the cast of CG-animated "Igor: Unholy Frijoles."

"Orange County" star Colin Hanks is set to headline in The Great Buck Howard.

Christian Slater has signed on to lend his voice for the title character in Igor.

Warner Bros. is going to produce video games based on the "Dirty Harry" franchise.

Martin Campbell will direct Casino Royale, the 21st film in the 007 franchise.

Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Richardson have joined the cast of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Michael London Productions has signed a three-year first look feature film production deal with Paramount.

Principal photography is now underway on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's much loved novel series.

Justin Timberlake has reportedly asked director Chris Columbus for a role in the big screen adaptation of musical Rent.

Comcast Corp. has made a proposal to The Walt Disney Co. to merge the two companies in a tax-free transaction.

Russell Crowe sustained a minor injury while being trained in boxing for Cinderella Man.

Twentieth Century Fox and 'X2: X-men United' make motion picture history next week...