Wednesday, August 24, 2011

'Game Of Thrones' Heads To Iceland And Croatia

Those of you planning a cruise around Europe to stalk the "Game of Thrones" set had better add two new locations to your itinerary.

HBO announced in a brief statement that the fantasy series will be filming in two new countries that will serve as fresh lands explored in the upcoming second season. Iceland will pass as wilderness north of the Wall, and Croatia will stand in for some of the Southern locations. Production on "Game of Thrones" is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and is also occurring in Malta. It is unclear whether Croatia will double for southern Westeros, or if it will pass as the new land Daenerys explores in her storyline.

Check out the rest of today's film news after the jump!

Dreamworks Gets Its Own "Harry Potter"?
The latest teen film franchise that might be the "next big thing" was just acquired by Dreamworks, Variety reports. The studio has nabbed the rights to Karen Marie Moning's five-book-long series, "Fever." The books tell the story of MacKayla Lane, who discovers she has the power to enter a fantasy world that is rising up against humanity. The supernatural forces at play include fairies, vampires and "ancient good and evil."

"War Games" Remake Lands Screenwriter
Despite the way '80s remakes are bombing at the box office this summer, MGM is still going forward with its "War Games" remake. The Hollywood Reporter has learned newcomer Noah Oppenheim has been tasked with writing the remake of the 1983 thriller. "Horrible Bosses" director Seth Gordon is helming the flick.

Brian Kirk May Find "Paper Wings"
/Film is reporting that Brian Kirk might be coming on board "Paper Wings" because his deal with "Thor 2" hasn't been confirmed yet. The rodeo romance will likely star Tom Cruise, as well as potentials Will Smith, Anna Kendrick and Reese Witherspoon. Kirk would be replacing "Pursuit of Happyness" director Gabriele Muccino, who was previously attached to the flick. There has been no announcement as to when filming might begin, so there is a chance Kirk could film "Paper Wings" after he wraps "Thor 2."

Screenplay Written For "Rambo: Last Stand"
Though it is a long way from being greenlit, Empire magazine has learned that "Conan the Barbarian" scribe Sean Hood has submitted a screenplay for the final installment of Sylvester Stallone's "Rambo" series, "Rambo: Last Stand." Hood said he met with Stallone a couple of times to develop the movie and that the story received the action star's stamp of approval. "It's more in line with the small-town thriller of 'First Blood,'" Hood explained.

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