FILM BYTES
Posted: 2:52 am
August 3, 2008
Perhaps stung by the belly flop that was "The Love Guru," Mike Myers is returning to what's worked best for him. The actor is currently penning "Austin Powers 4," which, according to Deadline Hollywood Daily, will focus on the relationship between Dr. Evil and his son Scott.
Darren Aronofsky's upcoming "RoboCop" reboot will be rated R and won't be a direct sequel to the previous three films, producer Brad Fischer told MTV.
With villains now all the rage thanks to Heath Ledger's Joker, Sony is developing a Venom spinoff movie, featuring the goo-
covered baddie from "Spider-Man 3." The Hollywood Reporter writes that Topher Grace, who originally played the character, isn't necessarily a lock for the role because Sony is doubtful he can carry a tentpole picture.
Warner Bros. is developing a full-length film around Looney Tunes character Marvin the Martian. The alien comes to Earth to destroy Christmas but fails after getting trapped in a gift box, reports Variety.
