Tim Burton to Direct ATTACK OF THE FIFTY FOOT WOMAN Remake With GONE GIRL Author Gillian Flynn

"Beetlejuice" and "Edward Scissorhands" director Tim Burton is set to remake the classic 1958 B-movie "Attack of the 50 Foot Woman", and the script will be penned by Gillan Flynn ("Gone Girl").

The sci-fi horror film follows a wealthy heiress who grows into a giant after an alien encounter and exacts revenge on her cheating husband. The original film starred Allison Hayes, William Hudson and Yvette Vickers, and carried a budget of just $88,000.

The project is being developed at Warner Bros with Burton producing alongside Andrew Mittman and Tommy Harper. Kai Dolbashian will executive produce.

Burton's upcoming "Beetlejuice" sequel opens in theaters on September 6th. Flynn is also set to adapt her own novel "Dark Places" as an HBO limited series. She will also serve as co-creator, co-showrunner and writer of the series.

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UTOPIA (2020) - Trailers, Images and Posters

"Utopia" is drama series created by Gillian Flynn, the author of "Gone Girl" and "Sharp Objects". The show is based on Dennis Kelly's 2013 British series of the same name, and it follows a group of young adults, who meet online and get a hold of a cult underground graphic novel, which not only pins them as a target of a shadowy deep state organization, but also burdens them with the dangerous task of saving the world. The cast includes Sasha Lane, Rainn Wilson, John Cusack, Dan Byrd, Cory Michael Smith, Ashleigh LaThrop, Jessica Rothe and Fiona Dourif.

"Utopia" premiered on September 25, 2020 on Amazon Prime Video.

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New on DVD and Blu-ray: WIDOWS (2018) Starring Viola Davis

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Product Description: From Academy Award®-winning director Steve McQueen ("12 Years a Slave") and co-writer and bestselling author Gillian Flynn ("Gone Girl") comes a blistering, modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption. "Widows" is the story of four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands' criminal activities. Set in contemporary Chicago, amid a time of turmoil, tensions build when Veronica (Oscar® winner Viola Davis), Linda (Michelle Rodriguez), Alice (Elizabeth Debicki) and Belle (Cynthia Erivo) take their fate into their own hands and conspire to forge a future on their own terms. "Widows" also stars Liam Neeson, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall, Daniel Kaluuya, Lukas Haas and Brian Tyree Henry.

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WIDOWS (2018) - Trailers, TV Spots, Clips, Featurettes, Images and Posters

"Widows" is a crime drama directed by Steve McQueen from a screenplay written by McQueen and "Gone Girl" bestselling author Gillian Flynn based on the 1983 ITV series of the same name.

Set in contemporary Chicago, the film follows four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands' criminal activities, who take fate into their own hands, and conspire to forge a future on their own terms.

The ensemble cast features Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Jacki Weaver, Carrie Coon, Robert Duvall and Liam Neeson.

"Widows" premiered at this year's Toronto International Film Festival where it was nominated for the People's Choice Award (Gala Presentations), and it was released in theaters on November 16, 2018. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics and pundits are expecting a $17 million debut at the box-office from 2,803 theaters.

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SHARP OBJECTS Trailers, Featurettes, Images and Poster

The psychological thriller "Sharp Objects" is an eight-part limited series based on the novel of the same name written by Gillian Flynn.

Created by Marti Noxon ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer") and directed by Jean-Marc Vallée ("Big Little Lies"), the series stars Amy Adams as a St. Louis crime reporter who returns to her small Missouri hometown for a story about the murder of a young girl and the disappearance of another only to experience reminders of her past.

The cast also includes Patricia Clarkson, Elizabeth Perkins, Eliza Scanlen, Chris Messina, Matt Craven, Miguel Sandoval, Henry Czerny and Sophia Lillis.

"Sharp Objects" premiered on July 8, 2018 on HBO. The miniseries has received mostly positive reviews from critics.

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First DARK PLACES Trailer, Clips and Poster

The first trailer for the thriller "Dark Places" has been released along with three clips and the official poster. Written and directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner and based on Gillian Flynn's novel of the same name, the film tells the story of Libby Day (Charlize Theron), a woman who, at the age of 7, survived the massacre of her family and testified against her brother (Tye Sheridan) as the murderer. Twenty-five years later, a group obsessed with solving notorious crimes confronts her with questions about the horrific event.

The film also stars Nicholas Hoult, Corey Stoll, Christina Hendricks and Chloe Grace Moretz.

"Dark Places" will be released in theaters and on VOD on August 7th.

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Ben Affleck and David Fincher Reteam for STRANGERS ON A TRAIN Remake

After the huge success of "Gone Girl", David Fincher, Ben Affleck and author Gillian Flynn will join forces once again for a remake of the Hitchcock's 1951 classic "Strangers on a Train" (an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel) which will be simply titled "Strangers". Flynn is in talks to pen the script, Fincher will direct and Affleck will star in the lead as a movie star in the midst of an Oscar campaign whose private plane breaks down and is given a ride to L.A. on another plane by a wealthy stranger. Affleck is currently preparing for his next directorial effort "Live By Night" and the "Justice League" movie. Plus, there are rumors floating around that Affleck will also appear in "Suicide Squad" as Batman and will possibly get a solo film for the superhero if all goes well with "Batman V. Superman".

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DVD & Blu-Ray: GONE GIRL Starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike

Product Description: Based upon the global bestseller by Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl unearths the secrets at the heart of a modern marriage. On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) reports that his beautiful wife, Amy (Rosamund Pike), has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife?

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New GONE GIRL Clip, TV Spots and Soundtrack Preview

20th Century Fox has released the first clip from David Fincher's "Gone Girl" along with three new TV spots and a preview of the film's soundtrack which features an original score composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, who also authored the scores for Fincher's previous films "The Social Network" and "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo". Based on Gillian Flynn's novel, the film stars Ben Affleck as a man suspected of killing his wife (Rosamund Pike) after she disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary. The cast also features Tyler Perry, Kim Dickens, Patrick Fugit, Scoot McNairy, Missi Pyle, Casey Wilson, Emily Ratajkowski and Neil Patrick Harris also star.

"Gone Girl" opens in theaters on October 3rd.

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New GONE GIRL TV Spot, Images and Poster Featuring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike

We have a new TV spot, an international poster and 17 images for David Fincher's "Gone Girl". Based on Gillian Flynn's novel, the film stars Ben Affleck as a man suspected of killing his wife (Rosamund Pike) after she disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary. The cast also features Tyler Perry, Kim Dickens, Patrick Fugit, Scoot McNairy, Missi Pyle, Casey Wilson, Emily Ratajkowski and Neil Patrick Harris also star.

"Gone Girl" opens in theaters on October 3rd.

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GONE GIRL Trailer: Ben Affleck Suspected of Killing Rosamund Pike

The full theatrical trailer for David Fincher's "Gone Girl" has been released. The film is based on the book written by Gillian Flynn and it stars Ben Affleck as a man suspected of killing his wife (Rosamund Pike) after she disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary. The new trailer focuses more on plot than atmosphere, but it gets the job done in making the film one of the most highly anticipated of the year. Tyler Perry, Kim Dickens, Patrick Fugit, Scoot McNairy, Missi Pyle, Casey Wilson, Emily Ratajkowski and Neil Patrick Harris also star.

"Gone Girl" opens in theaters on October 3rd.

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GONE GIRL Posters: The Evidence Points to Ben Affleck

Four new posters have been released for David Fincher's thriller "Gone Girl". Based on the book written by Gillian Flynn, who also penned the adaptation, the film stars Ben Affleck as a man suspected of killing his wife (Rosamund Pike) after she disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary. The posters present a series of evidence that highlight the mystery: a photo, a knife, a note and some lingerie. The cast also features Tyler Perry, Kim Dickens, Patrick Fugit, Scoot McNairy, Missi Pyle, Casey Wilson, Emily Ratajkowski and Neil Patrick Harris.

"Gone Girl" opens in theaters on October 3rd.

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GONE GIRL (2014) - Teaser Trailer and Poster

The first teaser trailer and poster for the thriller "Gone Girl" have been released. Directed by David Fincher ("The Social Network", "Zodiac"), the film is an adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel of the same name, and Flynn also penned the screenplay. Ben Affleck stars as a man who is suspected of killing his wife (Rosamund Pike) after she disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary. While the trailer doesn't actually reveal much of the plot, it displays a lot of tension and stirs curiosity with a simple montage set to a cover of Elvis Costello's "She". It's a brilliant trailer, and I hope the film will be the same. Tyler Perry, Kim Dickens, Patrick Fugit, Scoot McNairy, Missi Pyle, Casey Wilson, Emily Ratajkowski and Neil Patrick Harris also star.

"Gone Girl" opens in theaters on October 3rd.

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Production Begins on DARK PLACES Starring Charlize Theron and Chloe Grace Moretz

Principal Photography has commenced on the thriller "Dark Places" starring Chloe Grace Moretz, Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult. The film, which is written and directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner ("Sarah's Key", "Les jolies choses"), is an adaptation of a Gillian Flynn novel and tells the story of a woman (Theron) who survived the brutal killing of her family at the age of 7 and is forced years later to confront the events of that day by a secret society obsessed with solving notorious crimes. Also starring Christina Hendricks, Corey Stoll ("House of Cards"), Tye Sheridan ("Mud"), Sterling Jerins ("World War Z") and Shannon Kook ("The Conjuring"), "Dark Places" is scheduled for release on September 1, 2014. Here is the official press release:

"DARK PLACES, the film adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s best-selling novel starring Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron (SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMEN, PROMETHEUS, MONSTER), Nicholas Hoult (ABOUT A BOY, X-MEN: FIRST CLASS, JACK THE GIANT SLAYER ), Chloë Grace Moretz (upcoming CARRIE, HUGO, KICK-ASS), Emmy Award nominated actress Christina Hendricks (MAD MEN, DRIVE), Corey Stoll (MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, HOUSE OF CARDS), and Tye Sheridan (upcoming JOE, MUD, TREE OF LIFE),commenced principal photography this week on location in Shreveport, Louisiana.

DARK PLACES is written and directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner (SARAH’S KEY), and is co-financed by Exclusive Media and Cuatro Plus Films. Exclusive Media is producing withStephane Marsil of Hugo Films, Charlize Theron’s Denver and Delilah Productions partners Beth Kono and AJ Dix; and Mandalay’s Cathy Schulman and Matt Rhodes. Exclusive Media’s Matt Jackson will produce, with the company’s Guy East, Nigel Sinclair, Tobin Armbrust and Alex Brunner Executive Producing. Peter Safran will also serve as an Executive Producer.

DARK PLACES tells the story of Libby Day (Theron), a woman who, at the age of 7, survives the massacre of her family and testifies against her brother as the murderer. Twenty-five years later, a group obsessed with solving notorious crimes confronts her with questions about the horrific event. Told in a series of flashbacks from the points of view of Libby’s mother, Patty, and her brother, Ben, Libby is forced to revisit that fateful day and begins to question what exactly she saw - or didn’t see - the night of the tragedy.

Rounding out the cast alongside Theron, Hoult, Moretz, Hendricks, Toll and Sheridan are supporting cast members Sterling Jerins (WORLD WAR Z, THE CONJURING) who will play Young Libby and Shannon Kook (THE CONJURING).

The novel Dark Places was published in 2009 and was listed on The New York Times Best Seller List for more than 25 weeks. The book was also shortlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award and won the Dark Scribe Magazine Black Quill Award for Dark Genre Novel of the Year. Gillian Flynn is one of today’s leading suspense writers with her current novel, Gone Girl, spending eight weeks at No. 1 on the hardcover fiction best-seller list of The New York Times. Gone Girl has sold more than two million copies in print and digital formats.

Charlize Theron is repped by WME, Moretz is repped by WME and 3 Art, Hoult is repped by UTA and 42 and Christina Hendricks is repped by Kritzer Levine Wilkins Griffin Nilon Entertainment and ICM, Corey Stoll is repped by WME, Shannon Kook is repped by DBA and Gary Goddard & Associates, Tye Sheridan is repped by Mosaic and WME, Sterling Jerins is repped by ICM Partners, Principle Entertainment, and Bloom Hergott Diemer, LLP, and Andrea Roth is repped by Domain Talent and Industry Entertainment."

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