There’s nothing like starting over when a brand has been run rampant into the ground, huh? A complete “reboot” for the “Alien” franchise is now reportedly in the works with Michael Costigan, Ridley Scott and even Tony Scott on board to produce? Plans are for commercial and music video director Carl Rinsch to helm the project which would return to the “one alien on a ship” premise. [Bloody Disgusting, who also note to take this as a “rumor” until it’s confirmed, which is smart]
Jon Favreau on “Iron Man 2”: “Tony’s expected to be a role model and I don’t think he’s ready to be one. He’s under a great deal of pressure and when you’re under pressure, I think you find outlets for that. That’s one of the tensions of the film: it’s one thing to say you’re Iron Man, and another thing to actually become Iron Man.” [Empire]
Someone growing too big for their britches? (as if that didn’t happen long ago) Katherine Heigl has apparently priced herself out of a role in the upcoming spiritual sequel to “He’s Just Not That Into You,” “Valentine’s Day,” demanding $3 million. [Movieline]
Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci have revealed that talks have taken place with Robert Downey Jr. about their adaptation of “Cowboys And Aliens.” The actor will apparently be involved “if schedules line up.” Are the two parties pushing their luck now with comic/fanboy adaptations now? [SciFiWire]
A set of new pics from The Hughes Brothers’ upcoming post-apocalyptic “Book Of Eli,” starring Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman, has been unveiled. Some have mentioned that these photos look reminiscent of “The Road.” [USA Today]
Has Paramount committed itself to franchise cash cows irrespective of quality? Looks like it. They got to pay their bills somehow. Sad for moviegoers who want more than just “G.I. Joe” though. [Variety]
Liberty Films and sales outfit Independent have sold all worldwide rights to Duncan Jones’ Sam Rockwell-led sci-fi film “Moon” and will now see a release globally. [Variety]
Michael Bay’s “Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen” is set to premiere on June 22th at the Los Angeles Film Festival, two days before it’s theatrical release. [Variety]
The trailer for the Christian Alvart’s “Pandorum” has just been released. The film stars Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster and Cam Gigandet and centers on two crewmen who wake up from cryo-sleep aboard a spaceship with little memory of who they are or what their mission is. [Empire]