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    Oscar Isaac to Star in Thriller ‘London’ From Director Ben Stiller at Lionsgate

    Oscar Isaac is set to star in and produce the next film from director Ben Stiller, a thriller called “London” for Lionsgate, Erin Westerman, president of production for Lionsgate, announced Monday.Eric Roth (“Forrest Gump,” “Munich,” “A Star Is Born”) is adapting the screenplay for “London” based on a new short story from crime author Jo Nesb, though details about the plot are being kept under wraps.The project was first identified by Isaac, who obtained the rights as a producer under his Mad Ge

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    Forrest Gump's son was going to have AIDS in the cancelled sequel

    'Forrest Gump' screenwriter Eric Roth shares plot details from planned sequel, which was scrapped after 9/11.

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    ‘Forrest Gump’ Writer Eric Roth to Pen Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ Reboot (EXCLUSIVE)

    Legendary has tapped veteran scribe Eric Roth to write the “Dune” reboot. “Arrival” and “Sicario” filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is directing the movie. Legendary closed a deal with the Frank Herbert estate last Thanksgiving for his iconic novel, granting the studio rights to not only films, but also TV projects on the sci-fi property. The projects would be produced... <a href="http://variety.com/2017/film/news/dune-reboot-writer-eric-roth-denis-villeneuve-1201998001/" title="Read ‘Forrest Gump’ Wr