Gizmo is Ready for Another Feeding

Blog MarketSaw exclusive says that sources have told them that a new Gremlins film is in the works. The third entry in the comedy horror series is still in the early development stages -- which means it has many obstacles to clear before hitting movie screens.

Due to the early status of the film, no plot details are available. However, the site does say that plans are for the film to be done in 3-D.

Joe Dante, who directed the original film in the 80s, may also be back behind the camera for this latest installment.

Portman to Slay Zombies in a Corset

This is probably old news to some people, but I just finished reading the book so it's still of interest.

Lionsgate has gotten the film adaptation to Seth Grahame-Smith's surprise hit Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. The company even has gotten Natalie Portman to sign as both star and producer for the horror movie mash-up.

Portman will play Elizabeth Bennett in the film version, which IMDB has David O. Russell listed as the director. The story is based on Jane Austen's comedic classic, but with the added carnage that comes along with zombies.

Who would be your pick for Mr. Darcy?

2009's Worst Films

Having seen more films than might be considered healthy viewing habits, I can say with some level of certainty that a lot of crap movies came out this year. While mediocre (at best) might be modus operandi lately amongst the studios, every once and a while comes a film so bad that you are left with a bad taste in your mouth. Below are a list of th worst films of the year, along with some honorable mentions.

One word that must be said though is that some of the most recent features are not able to be included here (as best or worst) because I haven't had a chance to screen them yet. Also keep in mind that some films, which everyone will admit were bad, like G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra, are not on here because while they are bad movies they were also fun popcorns flicks. No fun was had with the below films.

5. AntiChrist

Lars Von Trier wrote this film while depressed and it would seem that he wanted to share his pain with everyone else. Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg star as a couple who’s young son falls out a window while they are having sex. She blames herself and being the good doctor that he is, Dafoe thinks he can cure her himself by going away to a secluded cabin in the woods. There they run into talking animals (was the laughter intentional when the fox stops eating itself to tell Dafoe that “chaos reigns”?). Things get worse as she proceeds to start engaging in genital mutilation. It’s tedious, but you won’t forget it anytime soon. That’s for sure.

4. Observe and Report

I like Anna Faris. I really, really like her. But could she stop making horrible movies. Possibly if someone made choices for her we wouldn’t get stuck having to see her in films like this one. Seth Rogen stars as a mall cop. Not to be confused with Paul Blart, Rogen’s character is living a pathetic life. It makes the film not hilarious, but even more sad to watch. Plus, would it kill Faris to play someone super intelligent, just once?

3. Jennifer's Body

Diablo Cody’s follow-up to Juno is a genre send up with Megan Fox as a high school cheerleader possessed by demon, leaving her to literally become a maneater. Cody’s unique dialogue feels awkward when not handled by the right actors. To make matters worse, rather than having Jennifer go after the meatheaded jocks that the audiences would love to see get killed, Jennifer goes after guys who are somewhat sympathetic. The only bright spot is the always good Amanda Seyfried as the mousy heroine looking to put an end to Jennifer’s terror.

2. Did You Hear About the Morgans?

On paper it sounds like this would be a classic romantic comedy. Genre czar Marc Lawrence (Two Weeks Notice, Music and Lyrics, and Miss Congeniality) reteaming genre faves Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant in a Green Acres fish out of a water story – what’s not to like? Well, apparently Parker can’t find a punchline if it were a New York city cab running her over, leaving Grant to pick up the slack. But Lawrence, as writer and director, hasn’t given much to work with here. Audiences will forgive clichés, more than critics do, if there are laughs to be had. No such luck in this stereotype and cliché laden mess.

1. Halloween 2

An unnecessary sequel to Rob Zombie’s mediocre franchise reboot. I’ll give horror movies a lot of slack as different things scare different people, but quite frankly “Halloween 2” is garbage. Zombie adds in more psychoses for Michael that is part Oedipal complex. Subpar acting and uninteresting characters keeps audiences at bay. Also, didn’t Loomis die in the official theatrical version to the last film? How’s he back?

HONORABLE MENTIONS: Bride Wars, My Bloody Valentine 3-D, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Bruno and Duplicity

EXCLUSIVE: Neil Patrick Harris Going to the Dogs

Neil Patrick Harris, or as I prefer to forever refer to him -- Doogie, is in Philadelphia filming his new indie movie "The Best and The Brightest" with Amy Sedaris and Bonnie Somerville. But is may be pulling double duties.

According to a source, Harris is also working on recording some audio for the upcoming sequel to 2001's Cats & Dogs. The actor isn't listed on IMDB as appearing in the movie, so it is unconfirmed but the information sounded reliable.

How awesome would it be if he were to be a dog who was a doctor and wore suits all the time? SUIT UP PUPPY!

Katherine Heigl Should Just Go Away

We've centered Katherine Heigl for fear that she will be upset if the image is too small. Heigl is also at the center of another round of gossip that says she is acting like a big old diva -- something that has plagued the actress for awhile now.

According to Page Six, the actress was approached to star in the new film Valentine's Day but demanded a huge pay day for the role. The Grey's Anatomy star and Bride of Chucky alum was demanding $3 million to appear in the film, according the the report. That would be fine, except it has an all-star cast and no one is working for more than 2 weeks on the film.

With heavy hitters like Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, Ashton Kutcher, Bradley Cooper, Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Garner all appearing in the film (for much less than $3 million, one could assume) Heigl would not be the lead and definitely not the top billed actor. The film is being directed by Garry Marshall

Well, the producers scoffed and she peaced out. Her reps have issued a rebuttal saying, "The story is ludicrous. Early negotiations are a daily occurrence in this business, and just for clarification, Katherine walked away from this project for multiple reasons."

Could it be for 3 million reasons? Just saying...

This story only further make her reputation of difficult more concrete. In the past she has lashed out at Knocked Up, saying that it portrayed women as "shrews", and last year withdrew her name from Emmy contention because she didn't have material that was worthy of a nomination. This isn't even including anything from the Grey's Anatomy on-set brew-ha-ha with Isiah Washington.

Hopefully Hollywood doesn't get tired of this demanding starlet or she'll be lucky to even get onto another television show, let alone a high profile film.