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Conan

Ratner To Direct New Conan

Brett Ratner has chosen to direct a 21st-century reboot of Conan, based on Robert E. Howard's original pulp stories, instead of a fourth Beverly Hills Cop installment, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Captain America

Johnston To Direct Captain America

Joe Johnston (Jurassic Park III) has signed a deal to direct First Avenger: Captain America, Marvel Studios' take on its classic comic-book character, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Marvel's Kevin Feige is producing.

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