Mary Poppins: Disney is developing a new version of Mary Poppins. Rob Marshall (Into the Woods) will direct; the story will take place some 20 years after the events depicted in the 1964 family musical and will draw from the same source, a series of books by P.L. Travers. Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) will compose new songs; David Magee (Finding Neverland) will write the screenplay. The making of the 1964 movie, starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, was the subject of 2013's Saving Mr. Banks. [EW.com]
Doctor Strange: Rachel McAdams was first rumored for the female lead in Doctor Strange back in July, and now the actress says that she will indeed join what she described as a "kind of psychedelic Marvel comic" movie, though she did not confirm what role she will play. Benedict Cumberbatch will star as the titular neurosurgeon turned sorcerer; Tilda Swinton and Chiwetel Ejiofor are also confirmed. Production is expected to get underway in November; the movie is set for release on November 4, 2016. [The Wrap]
Tomboy: Sigourney Weaver and Frieda Pinto are in negotiations to costar in Tomboy, an action movie with action specialist Walter Hill (48 Hrs.) attached to direct. Hill also cowrote the script with Denis Hamill; the plot follows a hit man who is unwillingly transformed into a woman by a rogue surgeon (Weaver); the assassin then seeks revenge with the aid of a nurse (Pinto). The project is still in search of someone to star in the deadly lead role. [Heat Vision]
Creed Trailer: Michael B. Jordan stars in Creed as the son of champion boxer Apollo Creed, but the spotlight in a new trailer shines on costar Sylvester Stallone, reprising his role as Rocky Balboa, now serving as a mentor and trainer. The movie opens in theaters on November 25. [Movieclips]
