The Tracking Board’s Daily Briefing (2.19.16)
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Here are the top entertainment news stories you need to start your day.
{Exclusive} Brett Ratner Will Take On Remake Of Kung Fu Classic King Boxer
Brett Ratner is set to direct the remake of the martial arts classic King Boxer. Also known as Five Fingers of Death, the film was released in 1973 and was the catalyst for the American kung fu movie craze of the ’70s.
Read the details about the Rush Hour director’s plan for the remake here.
Christian Bale Reteams With Scott Cooper For Hostiles
Christian Bale has officially signed on to partner with Black Mass director Scott Cooper to star in Hostiles. This marks the second time the duo have worked together, following the 2013 film Out of the Furnace.
Read the full details about the collaboration here.
Abbey Lee Courted For Stephen King’s The Dark Tower
Model-turned-actor Abbey Lee is the latest name to be thrown into the ring for the highly-anticipated movie adaptation of The Dark Tower. Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey are also slated to star.
Read the details of the adaptation here.
On The Film Rights Market: Shoe Dog
The autobiography of Nike’s co-founder and chairman, revealing the inside story of the company’s early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world’s most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands.
Read the complete details here.
