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The Undead Rise in New Trailer <br />and Poster For <i>World War Z</i>  

The Undead Rise in New Trailer
and Poster For World War Z

Paramount Pictures has debuted a new trailer and poster for the Brad Pitt zombie epic World War Z, directed by Quantum of Solace helmer Marc Forster. It opens June 21.

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First Look: Outbreak Arrives in<br /><i>World War Z</i> Super Bowl Spot  

First Look: Outbreak Arrives in
World War Z Super Bowl Spot

Paramount Pictures has debuted the new television spot for World War Z that’s set to air Sunday during the Super Bowl. Starring Brad Pitt, the film opens June 13.

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First World War Z Trailer Rises

Paramount’ Picture has premiered the first full trailer for director Marc Forster’s adaptation of World War Z, complete with Brad Pitt, swarms of zombies and a look at the film’s huge scope.

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First Footage of Brad Pitt in <br /><i>World War Z</i> Shambles to Life  

First Footage of Brad Pitt in
World War Z Shambles to Life

Ahead of Thursday’s trailer premiere, Paramount Pictures has released a few seconds of footage from World War Z, the post-apocalyptic film directed by Marc Forster and starring Brad Pitt.

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Lost’s Jack Bender Helming
Secretive Thriller Devolution

TV director Jack Bender, best known for shows like Lost and Alcatraz, has signed on to direct the Legendary Pictures thriller Devolution based on an idea by Max Brooks.

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What’s Wrong With World War Z?

World War Z, Paramount Pictures’ big-budget adaptation of Max Brooks’ bestselling zombie novel, has been troubled almost from the start, plagued by what insiders call a lack of creative direction.

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Damon Lindelof to Rewrite
Troubled World War Z

Lost and Prometheus writer Damon Lindelof has been recruited by Paramount Pictures to rewrite its adaptation of World War Z, which is undergoing seven weeks of reshoots.

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Low-Budget <i>Chronicle</i> Edges Out <i>Woman in Black</i> at Box Office  

Low-Budget Chronicle Edges Out Woman in Black at Box Office

Max Brooks and Josh Trank’s found-footage teen superhero flick Chronicle narrowly beat the Daniel Radcliff-starring Gothic horror film The Woman in Black.

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Matthew Fox, Ed Harris Drawn Into Post-Apocalyptic <i>World War Z</i>  

Matthew Fox, Ed Harris Drawn Into Post-Apocalyptic World War Z

The two actors are in negotiations to join Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos and James Badge Dale in director Marc Forster’s adaptation of the bestselling novel that chronicles life 10 years after the outbreak of a zombie pandemic.

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<i>Rubicon’s</i> James Badge Dale Joins Post-Apocalyptic <i>World War Z</i>  

Rubicon’s James Badge Dale Joins Post-Apocalyptic World War Z

James Badge Dale joins the cast of World War Z, which will reportedly start shooting this summer in Glasgow.

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<i>World War Z</i> Adaptation Troubled By Money Woes  

World War Z Adaptation Troubled By Money Woes

Marc Forster’s adaptation of World War Z, set to star Brad Pitt, may be in danger of falling apart if Paramount doesn’t find a partner to finance the movie with.

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CCI: Brad Pitt Set To Star In <i>World War Z</i>  

CCI: Brad Pitt Set To Star In World War Z

At Comic-Con International, World War Z author Max Brooks confirmed that Brad Pitt is officially attached to star in the adaptation of his post-apocalyptic horror novel. What’s more, Paramount has acquired the rights to two more of his zombie books.

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