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Former Disney Star Signs on to James DeMonaco's Vigilandia

The cast of the upcoming Platinum Dunes/Universal film Vigilandia seems to grow on a daily basis, and word of yet another new actor signing on to the project has come. Read on for the details.

Another Warm Body Checks into Vigilandia

Some more new blood has signed on for Vigilandia, Platinum Dunes' latest film with Universal. Read on to find out who's next to join the ever growing cast!

More Cast Members Head Out to Vigilandia

Vigilandia, Platinum Dunes' latest film with Universal, is seriously on the fast track as more casting news has come our way. Read on to find out who's next!

Paramount and Platinum Dunes Find Their Hauntrepreneur in Russell Brand

Another horror comedy is well on its way, this time taking a look at the multimillion dollar haunt industry! Could Halloween get bigger than Christmas in terms of decorations and special places to visit? It just could be!

Lena Headey Heads Out to Vigilandia

A bit of casting news has come in for Vigilandia, Platinum Dunes' latest film with Universal. A female lead has been found, and there's no doubt she's gonna kick some serious ass. Well, at least we hope so.

Universal and Platinum Dunes Taking Us to Vigilandia

Ever since Platinum Dunes misfired with its A Nightmare on Elm Street remake, they've been pretty damned quiet. Usually news would have come by now for a gritty sequel or remake of something or other. That being said, a new project is officially on the horizon.

The Unborn - Jumby Wants to be Sued

Remember Jumby? Jumby remembers you. Jumby wanted to be born. Jumby wanted to be in a good movie. Jumby still can't believe he ever hooked up with those Platinum Dunes guys. Jumby thought his troubles were over. Jumby now lands in court. Poor Jumby.

Universal's Ouija Spells Out the Name of Another New Writer

While we're still of the mindset that nothing made by Parker Brothers can actually contact the dead on the other side, we're still really interested in seeing just where the hell a movie based upon a board game is going to go.

Platinum Dunes Looking for The Hauntrepreneur

Though they always have a myriad of projects on their slate, you can add another to the list of movies that Platinum Dunes wants to make ... in the horror for the whole family genre. Interested? Read on for the 411! According to THR Paramount is in negotiations to pick up The Hauntrepreneur, an original spec by Scott Rosenberg.

New Writer Found for Universal's Supernatural Adventure Film Ouija

Since the powers-that-be are still using the description of "supernatural" in regard to the upcoming McG-directed Ouija, based on the popular board game, we're going to keep covering it. The latest news is that Evan Spiliotopoulos is set to rewrite the supernatural action-adventure film for Universal Pictures and Platinum Dunes.

Platinum Dunes to Inherit the Earth and Unleash Zombies vs. Robots for Sony

So much for Platinum Dunes taking a break from the genre! Word of another new project from the team of Brad Fuller and Andrew Form has broken online, and the good news is that it's not a remake or a sequel.

Brad Fuller Talks Monster Squad Remake

Brad Fuller has been tweeting up a storm lately, updating fans on the status of a bunch of projects. Next one up? The Platinum Dunes remake of the classic The Monster Squad for Paramount.

Platinum Dunes Producer Brad Fuller Talks The Future of Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street

Some interesting tidbits coming out of Twitterland this morning concerning Platinum Dunes and their future with our beloved Friday the 13th and A Nightmare on Elm Street franchises. Nothing too surprising but the source is pretty air-tight.

Breck Eisner and McG Both have Their Fingers on Universal's Ouija Planchette

Universal executives will have some food for thought over the holiday break as they try and decide just who should be at the helm of their upcoming movie which focuses on the Hasbro board game Ouija, which is said to let you communicate with the other side.

UPDATE: Friday the 13th Sequel Moving Forward Without Platinum Dunes

Can it be that the celluloid gods have heard my embittered pleas and taken action? Is it true that Platinum Dunes has left the Friday the 13th franchise behind after one shockingly awful entry that missed the point entirely? Right now all signs are pointing to 'yes'.