Bateman Pumps the Brakes on Hancock 2 Casting Rumors

A couple of weeks ago news came out, by way of Hancock director Peter Berg, that the full cast was returning for the recently announced, Hancock 2. It wasn’t official word from the studio that the cast was returning, but Berg sounded pretty sure of himself. But wait! One of the main cast members, Arrested Development’s [...]

Bateman Pumps the Breaks on Hancock 2 Casting Rumors

A couple of weeks ago news came out, by way of Hancock director Peter Berg, that the full cast was returning for the recently announced, Hancock 2. It wasn’t official word from the studio that the cast was returning, but Berg sounded pretty sure of himself. But wait! One of the main cast members, Arrested Development’s [...]

Jason Bateman Talks Hancock 2 and Arrested Development

He says one is happening, and regarding the other, he’s shocked to even hear reports about it.  Heather over at Coming Soon had an opportunity to sit down with Jason Bateman, and the subjects of two, potential, upcoming films came up, ‘Hancock 2′ and ‘Arrested Development.’

Here is what Bateman had to say about ‘Hancock 2′:

No one has contacted me or anybody that represents me to ask if we were interested. I don’t know anything about it. It’s surprising to me that Variety would write that story because they’re usually pretty well vetted before they report something and that was completely false.…

Jason on Arrested, Hancock

If Variety wants to keep their readership once they convert to a paid service, Jason Bateman has a little piece of advice: avoid fabricating. The trade reported earlier this month that director Peter Berg confirmed his involvement in HANCOCK 2, and that all 3 stars of the original were signed to reprise their role. Only thing is, no one told Bateman. "It's surprising to me that Variety would write that story because... Read More...

Jason Bateman Probably Not In Hancock 2 After All

Jason Bateman talks HANCOCK 2, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, Reveals What He Got as Wrap Gift on PAUL

Less than a month ago I spoke with Jason Bateman and managed to get updates on “Hancock 2″ and “Arrested Development”. At the time, nothing had been officially announced regarding a “Hancock” sequel, and Jason didn’t think the story had any substance. But in the past month, Adam Fierro and Glen Mazzara have been hired [...]

Berg Boards Battleship

Universal has confirmed that Peter Berg (Hancock) will be directing Battleship, the live-action film version of the Hasbro board game. That's good news for all you board-game-as-movie fans, but not so good news for anyone who was hoping to see Berg's Dune adaptation or Hancock 2 anytime soon.

Peter Berg Confirmed For Battleship, Release Date Set

Back in May we reported that Hancock helmer, Peter Berg, was in talks to direct the live-action adaptation of the popular Hasbro board game, Battleship. Fast-forward four months and Berg has been confirmed to direct the movie, and a release date has been set - July 1st, 2011. [But where does that leave Hancock 2, which [...]

Hancock 2 - Sequel Plans

Where do you take Hancock, the movie about a superhero that’s a miserable bum, when he stops being a miserable bum and puts on a uniform like the ones they wore in X-Men? Well, they’ll think of something - they have…

Director Peter Bergs BATTLESHIP Sets Sail July 1, 2011

Universal has set a release date for “Battleship,” the latest in their multiyear deal with Hasbro to release brand-driven films. Peter Berg (”Hancock”) is set to direct, which may mean bad news for some of his other projects like “Hancock 2″ and “Dune”. Get the status on them, and what more to expect from Universal’s [...]