Morning Grind: 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' Remains Talent Sinkhole

The extended and arduous development process of 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' just get longer plus much more arduous. Unable to choose a leading actress after reported proposes to Natalie Portman, Emma Stone, Rooney Mara and Blake Lively, all whom switched the film lower, 'Zombies' has lost its third director. Craig Gillespie ('Fright Night') might be the most recent helmer striking the entrance, following David O. Russell and Mike White-colored. The split was apparently "friendly," though, according to Deadline, there has been arguments between Gillespie and Lionsgate over who to cast. Good book by Seth Grahame-Cruz, 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' reimagines Jane Austen's classic... with zombies. The studio will look for another director, ideally one which accompany a respected lady. [Deadline] Fans of 'The King of Comedy,' bear in mind: Sean Penn will direct Robert P Niro and Kristen Wiig (!) in 'The Comedian,' a great angry and aging comic (P Niro) who'll get sentenced to community service after attacking an audience member. Wiig may have the "lady who turns his existence sideways." (Isn't possess a inclination towards the means by which?) Hopefully Sandra Bernhard finds time to cameo. [Variety] 'Expendables' star Sylvester Stallone finds his next action project: 'The Tomb,' of a structural engineer who'll get presented for murder and really should avoid a prison he aided design. It's like 'Prison Break,' though less fake tats. [Variety] The Steven Soderbergh-directed stripper drama 'Magic Mike' finds a release date and studio. Warner Bros. formally selected the film tabs on eyes around the June 29, 2012 bow. Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Matthew McConaughey, Matt Bomer and Joe Manganiello co-star. [Deadline] If you'd prefer 'Paranormal Activity' (or even if you don't), Vital has some news: the studio will screen the three films back-to-back-to-back tonight exclusively at Regal Cinemas for your price of 1 ticket. In addition the flicks costs nothing to produce, nonetheless they costs alongside absolutely nothing to determine. [Not Remote] Remember how Warner Bros. would stop production on 'Harry Potter' Digital video disks and Blu-sun sun rays (while not digital files or game game titles game game titles) beginning on 12 ,. 29? Don't expect 'HP' to stay stuck in the virtual Azkaban for very extended. "There's discussion internally about aggregating assets easily available films throughout the final decade and adding more recent and much more effective things - we now have never done a supreme Edition round the final two films - and doing a little of grand kind of piece," mentioned Rob Baker, Senior V . p . and GM of Warner Bros.' theatrical catalog. "It might be the conclusion of 2012 or the beginning of '13." No kidding. [EW] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED