Following a long absence (I was on my honeymoon) and also one day late, here is a round-up of film news from the past seven days.
Good News: Stephen King's brilliant short story, The Ten O'Clock People, is being developed by director Tom Holland and Justin Long looks set to star. It is a tale about a man who cuts down on cigarettes and suddenly realises that many high-powered people are actually creatures in disguise. This is a realisation which is completely hidden to those who intake loads of nicotine and those who intake none whatsoever. As such, the hero, along with lots of other part-time smokers, unite to tackle the creatures. The title refers to the time when most working people nip outside for their first cigarette and therefore refers to the good guys.
Mad News: Psycho is getting a ten-part prequel TV series called Bates Motel. Audiences are not exactly crying out for Norman Bates' origin story (and that was covered in Psycho IV anyway) so this stinks of franchise-milking. Then again, Carlton Cuse, co-showrunner of Lost, is executive producer so this could be more intriguing than meets the eye. Let's hope for a vast cast and Lost-style twists.
Sad News: Eric Sykes has died aged 89. Sykes was a veteran British comedy actor and co-writer of hit radio show, The Goon Show, with Spike Milligan. Sykes' recent films include Son of Rambow, The Others and a cameo as unfortunate muggle Frank Bryce in Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire.
Poster News: Disney have revealed their poster for Oz, the prequel to The Wizard of Oz starring James Franco as a young magician whisked off to the world of Oz where he meets three witches. None other than Sam Raimi is directing. The House of Mouse continues its quest to regain some ground from Pixar.
Trailer News: Tom Cruise might be busy rocking out in Rock of Ages but click below to see him reaching out as Jack Reacher in the film of the same name, an adaptation of the popular Lee Child's books about the titular former military policeman.
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