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Cowboys and Aliens
‘Cowboys & Aliens’ Are Coming July 29, 2011!
Monday, February 8th, 2010Universal has announced the Jon Favreau-directed Cowboys and Aliens, starring Daniel Craig and Olivia Wilde, will be in theaters on July 29, 2011.
The sci-fi Western explores what would happen if the traditional Old West enemies — cowboys and Native Americans — found the prairie attacked by aliens in mid-1800s Arizona.
Olivia Wilde Joins ‘Cowboys and Aliens’ Cast!
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010Olivia Wilde (upcoming Tron Legacy) is in negotiations to star opposite Daniel Craig in the graphic novel adaptation Cowboys & Aliens, to be directed by Jon Favreau for DreamWorks.
Based on the Platinum Studios title written by Fred Van Lente and Andrew Foley, the sci-fi Western explores what would happen if the traditional Old West enemies [...]
Daniel Craig in Talks for ‘Cowboys & Aliens’
Thursday, January 14th, 2010We recently informed you that Robert Downey Jr. was officially taking his name out of the hat for Cowboys & Aliens for reasons unknown. Not even a week later it’s now being reported that Daniel Craig is being sought for the latest CBM to be directed by Jon Favreau.
Robert Downey Jr. Passes on ‘Cowboys and Aliens’!
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010The Los Angeles Times says that Robert Downey Jr. won’t be reteaming with his “Iron Man” franchise director Jon Favreau for Cowboys & Aliens, DreamWorks’ adaptation of the graphic novel. Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Damon Lindelof wrote the script.
Favreau will still direct, but Downey Jr. had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts. Production [...]
Cowboys & Aliens to Start Shooting Soon, Possibly in 3-D
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010Last we heard about Cowboys & Aliens, the project got a few new producers and a new writing team along with the rumor Jon Favreau would direct with Robert Downey Jr. starring. Most of the aforementioned news is still in the rumor status but we do get a few tidbits out of today’s news. Continue [...]
‘Cowboys & Aliens’ to Stray Away from Source Material?
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009There’s been some talk of the upcoming CBM Cowboys & Aliens recently. First we heard Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr. would be working together again to bring the comic book to film.
We later heard Favreau isn’t exactly tied to the project just yet but really likes the concept of the story. He especially likes [...]
Jon Favreau Talks ‘Cowboys & Aliens’
Monday, October 19th, 2009Jon Favreau’s been in the news lately. He has a new movie out now called Couples Retreat, he’s currently editing Iron Man 2, and he is rumored to be directing Cowboys & Aliens with Robert Downey Jr. to star. In the past, it was confirmed he was the director but he comments on the rumor [...]
‘Cowboys & Aliens’ Producers Talk Early Development/Favreau’s Involvement
Saturday, October 10th, 2009The last time we reported on Cowboys & Aliens we told you Jon Favreau would direct and Robert Downey Jr. would star. Today producers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci update the project and speak on Favreau’s involvement.
‘Cowboys & Aliens’ Has New Writers & Director
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009Source: THR: Heat Vision Blog
A year ago we reported that Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man 1 & 2) was attached to star in the upcoming CBM Cowboys & Aliens. Today we’re reporting that it is in the early stages of development with the script being rewritten by project producers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci who [...]
Archived: Cowboys and Aliens News
Saturday, July 26th, 2008June 16, 2008: Iron Man’s Robert Downey Jr. is in negotiations to star in DreamWorks/Universal’s Cowboys & Aliens, a pulpy mix of the sci-fi and Western genres that could serve as a potential 2010 tentpole, says The Hollywood Reporter. Imagine Entertainment partners Brian Grazer and Ron Howard are producing. Platinum Studios chairman and CEO Scott [...]