Disney loses John Carter rights

Walt Disney's adaptation of Edgar Rice Burrough's "John Carter" was a massive critical and box office disappointment. Which obviously led to Disney's rights to Edgar Rice Burroughs’ John Carter series of sci-fi novels, being reverted back to Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., which intends on moving forward with further films. [hit the jump to continue]

David Yates out to make TARZAN; eyes Alexander Skarsgard and Christoph Waltz to headline cast

David Yates, the director of much of the later Harry Potter movies, and Warner Brothers are developing a Tarzan movie. Alexander Skarsgard (True Blood) has emerged as Yates’ top choice to play Tarzan in the pic. And just this week, Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained) has entered talks to take on the villain role. In addition to that, Jessica Chastain, Emma Stone and Margot Robbie are among the actresses are currently being considered for the role of the female lead Jane. Earlier this year word came that Warner Bros. was putting the brakes on Tarzan due to budget concerns. But now, the project is back on track. [hit the jump to continue]