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23 July 2008 12:15 PM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

Peter Berg is set to direct the big-screen adaptation of Steve Moore’s comic book series “Hercules: The Thracian Wars,” according to Variety.

Released earlier this year through Radical Publishing, the series follows Hercules as he turns his back on the gods and finds comfort only in barbarous battle. Details about the plot of the film have yet to be announced.

Ryan Condal will write the screenplay, which according to producer Barry Levine, will stay true to the comic.

Berg most recently directed the Will Smith vehicle “Hancock.” His credits also include “Friday Night Lights” and last year’s “The Kingdom.”

I really don’t have a problem with Berg directing another big action blockbuster, but I seriously hope Condal will supply him with a decent script. Let’s wait and see.

Franck Tabouring

23 July 2008 2:07 AM, PDT | From GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news

Director Peter Berg, who most recently steered the ship for Hancock, will be calling the shots on a new version of Hercules. And seriously, I can't be the only one fence-riding over the fact that they're trying another goddamn Hercules movie, right?

Universal will distribute and Berg will "develop to direct" something called Hercules: The Thracian Wars, according to Variety. It's Hercules, all right, but with a new twist. Apparently, there's a new Hercules comic book series that debuted a couple months ago. Steve Moore wrote the series, which is being released through Radical Publishing, and Ryan Condal will base his film script on the comic.

Barry Levine of Radical says that it's not the swordplay that intrigued the studio and Berg. "What resonated for them was that this was character driven, about a character who’s more man than god, with conflicts and redemption." And I can buy that,

Colin Boyd

12 June 2008 11:25 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actor Jamie Foxx has reached a settlement with a disgruntled fashion stylist who was allegedly left unpaid after dressing the star for several high-profile celebrity events.

Freelance celebrity stylist Stacy Young filed her lawsuit against Foxx and his Foxxhole Records label in Los Angeles Superior Court in April.

She claims The Kingdom star never paid up after she picked his wardrobe for the Bet Awards in June 2006 and then again in July of the same year for a series of publicity events for his film Miami Vice.

Foxx's legal team denied the initial claims, insisting it was movie giant Universal Studios, not the star, who hired Young to style Foxx for his Miami Vice promotional work.

But, according to the complaint made by Young, Foxx had agreed to pay her $2,850 (GBP1,425)-a-day to dress him for the awards show and then a further $3,000 (GBP1,500)-a-day for what the court documents refer to as the "Miami Vice agreement".

However, the pair seem to have come to a resolution, with a settlement being reached in Los Angeles on Wednesday for an undisclosed amount.

Young's lawyers state they are "pleased" with the agreed settlement, according to online reports.

Foxx's representative was unavailable for comment as WENN goes to press.

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4 January 2008 | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

The top-selling DVD over Christmas week was The Simpsons Movie, which held the top spot for the second week in a row, according to Nielsen VideoScan. Rush Hour 3 debuted at No. 2, while The Kingdom entered the field at No. 3. On the rental charts, Rush Hour 3 debuted in first place with $11.9 million, according to Home Media magazine. The Kingdom was close behind with $11.2 million. The Simpsons Movie slipped to third place in its second week with $10.6 million.

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