MOVIE HOTLINKS FOR MARCH 7TH, PART 1: PERCY JACKSON SEQUEL, BLADE RUNNER, HARRY POTTER, SUPERMAN, DEVIL MAY CRY, AND CHRISTOPHER NOLAN TRIBUTE

Fox Diving Into Percy Jackson Sequel With Sea Of Monsters via Spin Off

“Most of lead actors, led by star Logan Lerman, are expected to reprise their roles. (Lerman signed a three-picture deal, but has said he’d like to make the entire series.)…Shooting could begin as early as this summer.”

‘Blade Runner’ returns! Alcon Entertainment locking up rights for prequels, sequels to 1982 movie via NY Daily News

“Purists can rest assured, though, as Alcon says its deal, with producer-director Bud Yorkin — who currently holds the rights to “Blade Runner” — would exclude permission to remake the original.”

Scott to direct Blade Runner films? via Belfast Telegraph

It has also been rumoured that Christopher Nolan has been mooted as a possible director, however, co-founder of Alcon Entertainment, Andrew Kosove told LA Times’ 24 Frames: “We haven’t met Ridley… but the thought of re-engaging with his artistic vision is very exciting, and [him directing] is something we think would be wonderful.”

Please oh please go with Christopher Nolan…

The Daily Prophet: Harry Potter Facts Revealed Infographic via Design Crave

This is SO cool!

Harry Potter Set Tours Coming In 2012 via Clevver TV (video)

“The tour includes a 3-hour walk through various sets and departments, including costumes props and effects.” Opens Spring 2012.

Nerdlocker! – Superman Movie Rumors via Nerdlocker (video)

Kevin Costner for Jonathan Kent? That’s really the only rumor they discuss before they digress…

Devil May Cry Film Planned via ComingSoon.net

“The game franchise, originally intended as a spinoff of “Resident Evil” (the adaptations of which have also been released by Screen Gems), centers on Dante, a man attempting to avenge the death of his mother by eliminating demons.”

Watch the ultimate 2 1/2-minute Christopher Nolan movie montage via Blastr

“Still haven’t gotten over the fact that Christopher Nolan and Inception got shut out of the major awards at the Oscars? Maybe a dose of what follows will help you get over it.”