Seth Grahame-Smith's Unholy Night Bought By Warner Bros.

Seth Grahame-Smith's next novel Unholy Night hasn't even been released yet but it's getting interest from one studio. Deadline reports that Warner Bros. has nabbed the film rights for Seth's next novel for a whopping $2 million. Seth along with writing partner David Kratzenberg will also write the movie's script. This isn't surprising since his two other books Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and Pride And Predjudice And Zombies have also been turned into movies. Grahame-Smith has previously worked with the studio writing Tim Burton's Dark Shadows and the sequel to Beetlejuice.

In Grahame-Smith’s telling, the so-called “Three Wise Men” are infamous thieves, led by the dark, murderous Balthazar. After a daring escape from Herod’s prison, they stumble upon the famous manger and its newborn king. The last thing Balthazar needs is to be slowed down by young Joseph, Mary and their infant. But when Herod’s men begin to slaughter the first born in Judea, he has no choice but to help them escape to Egypt.

Craig Gillespie To Direct Pride & Prejudice & Zombies?

Vulture reports that yet another director is trying to make Pride & Prejudice & Zombies. It's Lars & The Real Girl director Craig Gillespie who recently completed the remake of Fright Night. David O'Russell and Mike White had to leave the Lionsgate production to focus on other commitments. The film's cast is also up in the air as everyone who has been linked are busy with big films which are shooting this spring.

Mike White Not Directing Pride & Prejudice & Zombies

Deadline reports that Mike White has dropped out as director for Pride & Prejudice & Zombies. This is the second director who left the production. This time it's a contract conflict as White is obligated to work for HBO during Lionsgate's production timetable for the film.

The casting could also be in jeopardy as Anne Hathaway had been in talks along with James McAvoy to star in the movie. Anne is now starring in The Dark Knight Rises and might not be able to commit. Previously David O'Russell (The Fighter, Three Kings) was expected to direct Scarlett Johansson and Bradley Cooper in it before they all dropped out. Natalie Portman who was originally set to star is still producing.

Anne Hathaway & James McAvoy Joining Pride & Prejudice & Zombies?

Lionsgate announced Mike White would take over directing duties on Pride & Prejudice & Zombies. When David O'Russell exited the horror comedy to focus on Drake's Fortune. There had been rumors of interest from Scarlett Johansson, Bradley Cooper, Mia Wasikowska, Tilda Swinton, and Catherine O’Hara.

Pajiba reports Anne Hathaway is under consideration to play Elizabeth Bennett. She's also being linked to Barbarella, Dark Knight Rises, Alien Prequel, Superman: Man of Steel and was cast in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 4 before it got axed. Her Becoming Jane co-star James McAvoy (X-Men First Class) is up for the role of Mr. Darcy.

Mike White Could Direct Pride, Prejudice & Zombies

Deadline reports Lionsgate has put out an offer to comedic writer and actor Mike White to direct Pride Prejudice & Zombies. White is best know for smaller roles in comedy films and writing School of Rock. It will be interesting to see if indeed Scarlett Johansson and Bradley Cooper who are rumored end up starring.