Universal Prepares for Safe House 2

Universal is currently gearing up for a sequel to Safe House, which starred Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, David Guggenheim, who penned the original screenplay, is back to write Safe House 2. Scott Stuber will also return as producer.

Reynolds would likely return to star, although no deal has been signed as of right now. It is uncertain if Washington would reprise his role as [SPOILERS!] his character did not survive the first film. [End Spoilers]

It is also unclear as to whether this would be a prequel or a sequel.

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German Game Moorhuhn to be Made Into Movie

The hit German videogame Moorhuhn, known internationally as Crazy Chicken, is being made into a film.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the casual game is getting the movie treatment by brothers Douglas and Daniel Welbat, the former of whom co-produced The 7 Dwarves (2004). The pair have apparently received $55,000 (€45,000) to fund the development of a script, courtesy of Germany's federal film board.

Though now an extensive franchise spanning over 30 titles, Moorhuhn started life as an advertisement for John Walker whiskey. The first game in the series was a shoot 'em up which became one of Germany's most popular games in the early 2000s due to being widely pirated online.

Whilst previous ventures to expand the franchise into an animated TV series, comic book and comedy single have enjoyed moderate success, the last attempt to make a film out of the game bombed due to plot problems.

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James Gunn Chosen to Direct Guardians of the Galaxy

Marvel has reportedly selected Super's James Gunn to direct Guardians of the Galaxy.

The Hollywood Reporter claims Gunn is the only filmmaker Marvel is now talking to about directing the sci-fi team flick slated for release August 1, 2014. THR says no deal is set yet with Gunn.

Other contenders are said to have included Bring It On's Peyton Reed (who was once attached to direct Fantastic Four way back when) and Half Nelson's Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden.

"Marvel is said to like Gunn's sensibility and his ability to mix comedy elements with action and horror, a quality he shares with The Avengers director Joss Whedon," according to THR.

Gunn also wrote and directed Slither. As a screenwriter his credits includes the superhero comedy The Specials (in which he also acted), as well as Zack Snyder's Dawn of the Dead, Tromeo and Juliet, Scooby Doo, and Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed.

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