Monday August 16, 2010 12:15 am

Cinema Scene: John Belushi Biopic, Bugs Bunny Film

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Paramount, Warner Bros, Adaptation, Animation, Biopics, Drama, Family, Music, Scripts, Technology, Upcoming Releases,

Edie Falco on The Sopranos-Edie Falco says she would be interested in reprising her role as Carmela Soprano if a Sopranos film was ever made. “Frankly, I think it’s not going to materialize, but stranger things have happened,” she said.

-Director Todd Phillips (The Hangover) and screenwriter Steven Conrad (The Pursuit of Happyness) are teaming up for a John Belushi biopic. At this point, Phillips is only attached as a producer.

-Speaking of biopics, director Jon Chu (Step Up 3D) has just been tapped to direct the 3-D concert/biopic centering on Justin Bieber. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters over Valentine’s Day weekend next year.

-Bugs Bunny will be the latest animated character to get the live-action/CGI treatment. David Berenbaum has been tapped by Warner Bros. to draft a script on the Looney Tunes figure.

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