The John McTiernan-directed remake of the 1975 cult classic Rollerball will be shoved from its Aug. 17 release date until the first quarter of 2002 by new MGM marketing and distribution chief Robert Levin, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Levin denied rumors that the move was made due to the film's poor quality or that McTiernan couldn't meet the post-production schedule. "It's not him; it's me," said Levin, who took over his position at MGM a week ago. McTiernan released a statement expressing support for Levin's decision. A firm release date will be disclosed later this week.
HOLLYWOOD, July 26, 2000 -- She was virtually silent as the shape-shifting mutant Mystique in "X-Men," but model-turned-actress Rebecca Romijn-Stamos impressed producers of the new "Rollerball" remake enough to get the starring female role. Romijn-Stamos will join other confirmed cast members in the futuristic sports flick, including Jean Reno, Chris Klein and LL Cool J, according to Daily Variety. The picture begins shooting this week in Montreal under the direction of John McTiernan. JOINING THE 'PARTY': Variety reports that Parker Posey has joined the cast of "Anniversary Party," which begins shooting this week in Los Angeles. The film is being codirected and coscripted by Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alan Cumming and costars Phoebe Cates and Kevin Kline, among others. The film will be shot on digital video.