Morning Grind: Nora Ephron Installed on Write and Direct Nora Ephron-y Movie

Time for that Tuesday pop quiz: Will the newest Nora Ephron movie really cover a modern day "Gotham girl" moved into Jane Austen's 'Pride & Prejudice'? It probably will! Variety reviews that Ephron is installed on write and direct 'Lost in Austen,' an adaptation in the BBC miniseries of the title. 'Bond 23' director Mike Mendes will produce, as the new the new sony will handle release duties. Unsure on casting yet, but possibly Kate Hudson, Hathaway As Catwoman and/or Could Be may decide to brush-up their resumes (Mindy Kaling should too, just just just in case Ephron desires to get adventurous along with her casting). [Variety] '50/50' scene-stealer Anna Kendrick, Oscar nominee Terrence Howard, Mike Elliott and Brendan Gleeson will be the latest addendums to 'The Company You Keep,A Robert Redford's political thriller co-starring Redford, Shia LaBeouf, Susan Sarandon, Nick Nolte, Brit Marling, Julie Christie, Stanley Tucci and Richard Jenkins. A couple of individuals! [Variety] Can remember the story on Friday about 'Dredd' director Pete Travis being fired in the production? Large misunderstanding! "Throughout all stages in the filmmaking, 'Dredd' is really a collaboration between numerous devoted creative parties. Within the start we made a decision by having an unorthodox collaboration to produce the film. This situation remains misinterpreted," Travis and author Alex Garland mentioned in the statement. "To produce the record straight, Pete wasn't fired and stays a central part of the collaboration, and Alex is not seeking a co-director credit. We're all happy using the film we've made, and appropriately claim that it's judged on viewing when its released next season.In . [LAT/24 Frames] Universal signed Vin Diesel and also the production company One Race Films with a two-year first-look production deal. Translation: 'Fast and Furious 15'! [Variety] The thing that was once rumor is becoming closer to fact: Variety reviews 'Rock of Ages' star Diego Boneta is at predicts play Adam in 'Paradise Lost.' Camilla Belle is at predicts play Eve inside the Alex Proyas-directed adaptation of John Milton's epic poem. [Variety] Out of your sister site The Boot, "10 Country Entertainers Who Also Shine round the Giant Screen.Inch Merely a guess: No. 1 will totally surprise you. [The Boot] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED