TRANSCENDENCE & PROMETHEUS 2 Writer Jack Paglen Hired To Pen BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Movie

Variety reports that Universal Pictures is still trying to put together a new feature film based on Battlestar Galactica. For the longest time Bryan Singer (Usual Suspect, X-Men Days of Future Past) was trying to make the project. There is a new update, as Jack Paglen (Transcendence, Prometheus 2) has been hired to writer the script. The new film is said not to be connected to recent SyFy series.

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Did Fox Quietly Announce Ridley Scott's PROMETHEUS 2 Release Date For March 2016?

20th Century Fox also surprisingly announced another untitled film, which will be a Ridley Scott project. Giving the film a March 4th, 2016 release date. While Ridley does have a bunch of projects circling at Fox, one seems to be a giant standout to the others. That being, his Prometheus sequel which is possibly titled Paradise. The project had been fast-tracked after the original writers exited, the studio pushed forward with a new screenwriter. A very similar practice, to how the studio handled their Alien franchise.

Ridley recently confirmed that the script had been completed by Jack Paglen (Transcendence) and even hinted to a 2016 release date. It's very possible that this could be the next project for Scott when he finishes post-production on Exodus. Michael Fassbender and Noomi Rapace are expected to reprise their roles, it's possible the film won't even go into production until 2015.

PROMETHEUS Sequel Will Be Penned By TRANSCENDENCE Writer Jack Paglen

20th Century Fox is moving right along with their sequel to Prometheus which is set within the Alien universe and somewhat a prequel as well. The film that is rumored to have working title of Paradise has finally landed a new screenwriter. TheWrap reported a while back that newcomer Jack Paglen will be writing the film (I assume with notes from Ridley Scott and the studio). Jack is best known for the script for Wally Pfister's sci-fi action film Transcendence which has Johnny Depp in the lead.

Damon Lindelof confirmed he wasn't coming back to write the sequel. His rewrites to Jon Spaihts' original script seemingly hurt the film overall when the two scripts were posted online and compared by fans. Let's hope that Jack will have more creative freedom than previous writers (ala Joss Whedon) However, when it comes to the Alien saga Fox has a terrible track record of giving screenwriters breathing room to make one single vision. I'm sure the studio has a release date already in mind and Jack will have to deliver a draft soon. Either way, Noomi Rapace and Michael Fassbender are attached to reprise their roles.

Chinese TRANSCENDENCE Promo Poster And Set Photo Featuring Johnny Depp And Rebecca Hall

Cillian Murphy Also Joins The Growing Cast Of TRANSCENDENCE

LatinoReview report that Christopher Nolan's good luck charm Welsh actor Cillian Murphy (Batman Begins, Inception, Dark Knight Rises, Dark Knight, Sunshine, 28 Days Later) has taken a role in Wally Pfister's sci-fi thriller Transcendence. The film stars Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall, Morgan Freeman, Paul Bettany and Kate Mara. Nolan is producing but it's still odd that Chris didn't grab Murphy for Interstellar first.

Kate Mara Joins Wally Pfister's TRANSCENDENCE Starring Johnny Depp And Rebecca Hall

Another Iron Man actor has joined the cast of Transcendence as Deadline reports Kate Mara (Iron Man 2, House of Cards) has landed a role in the sci-fi epic. The cast is led by Johnny Depp along with Rebecca Hall (Iron Man 3, The Town, The Prestige) and Paul Bettany (Iron Man 1-3, Avengers). The former two along with Mara have had roles in the Iron Man franchise.

Christopher Nolan's INTERSTELLAR Coming November 2014

THR reports that Warner Bros. and Paramount have set the release date for Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller Interstellar for November 7th 2014. Chris' brother Jonathan Nolan (Memento, Dark Knight, Dark Knight Rises, The Prestige) has written the film's script. No word on casting so far as Wally Pfister's Transcendence is looking for it's supporting cast at the moment. Nolan will also produce that sci-fi project which has a release date of April 25th 2014.

Rebecca Hall Will Play Johnny Depp's Wife In Sci-Fi Thriller TRANSCENDENCE

HeatVision reports that British actress Rebecca Hall (Vicky Christina Barcelona, Iron Man 3, The Town, The Prestige) has landed the female lead in Wally Pfister's directorial debut Transcendence. Hall will play the wife and fellow scientist of Johnny Depp's character. Overall details are unknown but the film will be in the vein of 2001: A Space Odyssey and Inception. Depp's character will somehow have his conscious uploaded into a super computer and the movie will go from there. Fellow Iron Man alumni Paul Bettany will also have a role in the film.

Paul Bettany Joins TRANSCENDENCE Which Stars Johnny Depp

Deadline reports that Paul Bettany (Iron Man) has joined the cast of Wally Pfister's directorial debut Transcendence. The sci-fi film stars Johnny Depp with the rumored plot of a man being trapped in an advanced super computer. Other names that had been interested include Emily Blunt (Looper), Rooney Mara (Dragon Tattoo, Side Effects), Noomi Rapace, (Prometheus) Rebecca Hall (The Town), Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained), James McAvoy (Trance), Christian Bale and Tobey Maguire. A release date hasn't been announced but it's possible WB could be looking at July 2014.

Johnny Depp Wanted For Duncan Jones' WARCRAFT?

TrackingBoard states that Legendary Pictures is considering Johnny Depp to star in Warcraft. It was announced yesterday that Duncan Jones (Moon, Source Code) would be replacing Sam Raimi as the film's director. Jones had been previously linked for Man of Steel and The Wolverine. Pirates of The Caribbean 5 is currently still being written and Depp recently signed on to Wally Pfister's digital thriller Transcendance (another project with WB). It's unknown if Depp will be able to make Warcraft considering shooting is expected to begin in the Fall and could conflict with other productions.

Christopher Nolan Returning To Sci-Fi With INTERSTELLAR

HeatVision is reporting Christopher Nolan's next film will be a full jump into the world of science fiction. We had a taste of sci-fi with Inception using dream-machines and the world of the dream being explored. This original film Interstellar written by his brother Jonathan Nolan will be based on the sciencetific theories of Kip Thorne. It's story involves time travel and alternate dimensions, and sees a group of explorers travel through a wormhole. Interstellar will be made under Nolan's Syncopy banner but will be shared between Paramount and Warner Bros. At one point Steven Spielberg had been interested in the project.

Nothing is being mentioned cast-wise but Michael Caine confirmed last year he was going to have a role in Nolan's next project which would be from an original concept. It's possible that other Nolan regulars will take part in the journey as well. Currently, Nolan is producing Wally Pfister's directorial debut sci-fi thriller Transcendence. A start date for Interstellar isn't revealed either but I'm sure casting will high priority for Nolan soon.

Emily Blunt, Rebecca Hall And Rooney Mara Up For Female Lead In TRANSCENDENCE

Deadline reports that Emily Blunt (All You Need Is Kill, Looper), Rebecca Hall (The Town, Prestige, Iron Man 3) and Rooney Mara (Dragon Tattoo, Bitter Pill) are up for the female lead in Wally Pfister's Transcendence. The sci-fi thriller has Johnny Depp attached for it's male lead and will start shooting in March.

Christian Bale Could Also Join TRANSCENDENCE

The LATimes is reporting that director Wally Pfister is now looking at Christian Bale to fill a role in his science fiction thriller Transcendence. Previously, it had been announced that Johnny Depp, Noomi Rapace, James McAvoy, Tobey Maguire and Christoph Waltz were looking to take part in the film.

Noomi Rapace, James McAvoy, Tobey Maguire And Christoph Waltz Also Linked For TRANSCENDENCE

A few more names besides Johnny Depp have been linked for Wally Pfister's Transcendence via THR. They include Noomi Rapace (Dragon Tattoo, Prometheus), James McAvoy (Trance), Tobey Maguire (Spider-Man) and Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained, Inglourious Basterds). Included is the first bit of story on the project which is in the vein of 2001: A Space Odyssey and Inception.

The story centers on a man who creates a computer that develops a malevolent awareness. Depp will play a husband who gets sucked into the computer, contigent on changes Pfister is making to the script, sources say.

Johnny Depp Joining Wally Pfister's TRANSCENDENCE

Deadline reports that Johnny Depp is in talks for the lead in Wally Pfister's Transcendence. The film is the directorial debut of Christopher Nolan's Oscar winning director of photography. It doesn't have a synopsis but it's easy to assume it won't be a dry drama or a comedy. Wally is best known for shooting films such as Inception, Dark Knight Rises and Memento. Nolan and his wife Emma will be producing with Alcon Entertainment backing the production.