Colin Firth and Scarlett Johnansson are the two latest stars to be reportedly in talks to join the upcoming bank-heist-gone-wrong thriller ‘Trance,’ CinemaBlend is reporting. Director Danny Boyle is looking at the Academy Award-winning actor to take on the role that ‘X-Men: First Class’ star Michael Fassbender was previously being considered for, the leading character of Aiden. The Tony Award-winning actress is being considered for the role of major supporting character Elizabeth. No official offers have been made yet to either Firth or Johnasson. But if the two are hired, they will join Fassbender’s ‘X-Men’ co-star, James McAvoy, who will reportedly play Simon. Boyle may not be able to secure…

Danny Boyle has admitted that he definitely wants to direct ’28 Months Later,’ Slashfilm.com is reporting. During a question-and-answer period after a recent screening of his latest film ’127 Hours’ in Washington, D.C., the Academy Award-winning director said he would return to the series to direct the third film if there is a big enough demand by the fans. However, Boyle also said that he wouldn’t be able to direct the latest installment in the hit zombie series anytime soon, as his schedule is full. After ’127 Stages’ is released, he will be working on a stage version of Frankenstein in London next year. He is also the artistic director for the opening ceremony…

It’s only been a little over a year since Slumdog Millionaire dominated the awards season, but I want more Danny Boyle! And not just because Slumdog was an incredible film; his next movie, 127 Hours sounds fantastic. It’s based on the frightening true story of Aron Ralston, a mountain climber who had to resort to extreme measures when a boulder fell, trapping him by his arm. During the five days that followed, Ralston assessed his situation and finally came to the conclusion that he had to do whatever it took to free himself and in that case it meant amputating his own arm. James Franco will be the centerpiece of…

James Franco has signed on to star as mountaineer Aron Ralston Danny Boyle’s “127 Hours.” The film would follow the incredible true-life story of Ralston, who spent five days with his right forearm pinned under a boulder during a May 2003 climb in Utah’s Blue John Canyon. Ralston used a dull knife to amputate his own limb and scaled a sheer 65-foot wall to hike for help, before finally being rescued. Boyle will be directing “127 Hours,” with filming set to begin in March in Utah. The project has a tentative late 2010 release set. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for more on “127 Hours”. By Costa Koutsoutis (Source: Variety)

The horrific attack in Mumbai sent shock waves throughout India’s Bollywood film industry, a majority of it located in that city which was once known as Bombay. Many film productions shut down as well as the Bollywood.com website, saying, “No one is in the mood to return to work. Bollywood is in no mood to forgive, forget and move on.” Ironically, the attacks concluded on the day a British film, which takes place in Mumbai, won the top prize at the British Independent Film Awards. Slumdog Millionaire won for best director (Danny Boyle) and best newcomer (Dev Patel). Actor Sir Ben Kingsley, known for his Oscar-winning role as Indian leader…