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Fox is developing a TV series version of the Arnold Schwarzenegger action classic “ True Lies ,” Variety has confirmed. Fox has given the potential series a put pilot commitment. The one-hour drama would be based on the 1994 film, which saw Schwarzenegger playing a superspy who keeps his true occupation a secret from his wife and daughter. The original also starred Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold, Bill Paxton, Tia Carrere, Art Malik, Eliza Dushku, and Grant Heslov. The film was a financial success, grossing over $378 million worldwide. Marc Guggenheim will write and executive produce the project. James Cameron, who directed the film, will executive produce along with McG, Jon Landau, Rae Sanchini, and Mary Viola. McG is also attached to direct the pilot. 20th Century Fox TV will produce in association with McG’s Wonderland Sound & Vision and Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment. “True Lies” joins a long list of reboots for this development season. As Variety previously reporte

BBC WORLDWIDE AND STARZ ANNOUNCE INTERACTIVE DIGITAL COMPANION TO “ TORCHWOOD: MIRACLE DAY ” Motion Comic Titled “ Torchwood: Web of Lies ” Will Feature Interactive Gameplay Elements with Clues To the Series Run on Starz Eliza Dushku Joins John Barrowman and Eve Myles Voicing the Parallel Story Los Angeles – June 20, 2011 – BBC Worldwide and Starz announced today the production of an interactive app tied to “ Torchwood: Miracle Day .” The app, titled “ Torchwood: Web of Lies ”, will feature 10, three-minute motion comic narratives providing clues to “ Torchwood: Miracle Day .” The app and first motion comic narrative will be available for download on iTunes prior to the premiere of “ Torchwood: Miracle Day ” - produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, airing July 8 on Starz. Additional narratives and games will be available for download following each week’s broadcast transmission. “ Torchwood: Web of Lies ” is an episodic interactive experience for iOS that fuses together mo

Remember how Jane Espenson teased us a couple of weeks ago with some cryptic tweets hinting that Eliza Dushku might star in a Torchwood spinoff ? Well, the mystery has become a reality. Espenson had tweeted (among other things) that she had "faith in Torchwood: Web of Lies ," which we all hoped would mean what we all thought it meant—that Dushku, the actress who'd brought the character of Faith to life on Buffy the Vamppre Slayer, would be starring in a new Torchwood series. And James Hibberd over at EW just broke the news ... that she will! According to Hibberd: Dushku has been signed to star in an online animated "motion comic" series based on Starz upcoming Torchwood: Miracle Day . Titled Torchwood: Web of Lies , Dushku will be front and center in the short-form story, which will also have voice appearances by Torchwood stars John Barrowman as Capt. Jack Harkness and Eve Myles as Gwen Cooper. Jane Espenson, who has worked on Dollhouse, Buffy the Vamp

Bryan Cranston, Ben McKenzie, Eliza Dushku and Katee Sackhoff have been tapped to star as the voices in Batman: Year One , the adaptation of the Frank Miller comic book classic from Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation. Lauren Montgomery and Sam Liu are directing the movie, the 12th entry in the successful series of DC universe animated originals. Tab Murphy wrote the script. The feature adapts the landmark four-issue story written by Miller and drawn by David Mazzucchelli that first appeared in 1987 on the heels of Miller's seminal work, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. Those tomes, along with The Watchmen, helped elevate the comics medium, changing the public's perception of the art form and influencing Hollywood writers and artists to this day. In Year One, a young Bruce Wayne is first starting out as a costumed vigilante. He creates an early bond with Lieutenant James Gordon, whose importance in the tale makes it as much as Gordon's s

With the news last week that NBC has picked up the Wonder Woman pilot from David E. Kelley. Now there is already news that a few Hollywood starlets are putting their name out there for the lead role as the Amazon Princess " Wonder Woman ." Lake Bell ( No Strings Attached ) talked to E! at the Sundance Film Festival, where she premiered her writing and directorial debut, a short called Worst Enemy. I got the guns! With superheroes you have to have this tickle of humor in there and you have to be a really great actor and also kick ass. Read more after the Jump.. "On my lists of things to do in my life—I mean, I campaign for it—is, I just want to play a superhero at some point," No Strings Attached actress Lake Bell told me at the Sundance Film Festival, where she premiered her writing and directorial debut, a short called Worst Enemy. "I got the guns! With superheroes you have to have this tickle of humor in there and you have to be a really great actor

Eliza Dushku Talks Ghostbuster 3 and Teaming Up Again With Joss Whedon Dan Aykroyd, 57, has been tossing around the possibility of a third Ghostbusters flick since early 2009, but will it finally come to fruition with five new Ghostbusters, as he planned? Eliza Dushku certainly hopes so – especially because longtime friend Dan wants her on board! “I don’t know anything, I don’t have a script – it’s still a rumor thing right now” . She added, “But I would be excited to do it! Dan is a friend since I was a young, and I love [original star Sigourney Weaver] and would love to zip on a proton pack!” Other new projects, Eliza is plotting a feature film further down the pipeline with Dollhouse creator Joss Whedon, 45 – but coyly refuses to tell us its content. “I would say that we would [be working on something new very soon]!” she confided to us. “I think we’re going to work on a kickass feature together that we’ve been thinking about for a few years.” After appearing sexy bad girl programs

Sam Trammell Ian Somerhalder My Adventures To Spike TV 2009 Scream Awards First, I would like to thank Spike TV and Shana Tepper for letting a little guy like me cover the Red Carpet. Now on with my journey. It started bright and early at 4 am in Sacramento, CA. I said good bye to my wife and kids and headed out to pick up my photographer, and accommodating friend, Hammer. We started the long 7 hour journey from Sacramento to Hollywood to cover Spike 2009 Scream Awards. Eliza Dushku When we arrived in LA after our long and boring drive (if you have driven this drive before, you know what I am talking about) we took in some of the sights. A few must stops: Hollywood, Manns Chinese Theater, and of course the Hustler Store on Sunset. They are all a must when in LA. Olivia Munn We then headed out to the Greek The

Guess Who's Coming To The Scream Awards? SandwichJohnFilms is. I will be covering the red Carpet arrivals.Make sure you check my twitter account SandwichJFilms often for up to the minute updates and news. And then head back to the site for all the exclusive Interviews and stories There will be some big names from Hollywood making their way to the GREEK THEATRE in Los Angles this Saturday, and the show will air on Spike TV on OCTOBER 27 AT 10 PM ET/PT. Appearances By Jamie King,Tobey Maguire, Megan Fox, Hugh Jackman, Liv Tyler, Jennifer Carpenter,Eliza Dushku, Jackie Earle Haley, David Paymer, Sam Raimi, John C. Reilly, Eli Roth, “The Big Bang Theory” Cast, Elijah Wood, “Vampire Diaries” Nina Dobrev,Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley and the cast from True Blood. Make sure you vote for Jamie King HERE Also Taylor Lautner will be Unveiling World Premiere Footage From “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” Quentin Tarantino To Honor Horror Legend George Romero Related News- Spike's Scream