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riskybusinessblog.com - 2/12/2009

A director moves onto (Nightmare on) Elm Street

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By Steven Zeitchik With Jason poised to make his return to the big screen this weekend, Freddy Krueger may not be far behind.Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes and New Line have hired a director for the reboot of "Nightmare on Elm...

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justjared.buzznet.com - 2/13/2009

Lindsay Lohan Joins ‘A Nightmare On Elm Street’

— justjared.buzznet.com — Lindsay Lohan has been cast as the lead female role in the remake of A Nightmare On... Elm Street , the film’s producer Andrew Form confirms exclusively to JustJared.com . “We were lucky to receive a call from Jason Weinberg , Lindsay ... Lindsay Lohan Joins ‘A Nightmare On Elm Street’

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hollywoodreporter.com - 2/12/2009

Director set for new 'Nightmare'

— hollywoodreporter.com — With Jason poised to return to the big screen this weekend, Freddy Krueger may not be far... behind. New Line and Platinum Dunes have tapped director Samuel Bayer to reimagine their prized "Nightmare on Elm Street" property and could begin shooting as ... Director set for new 'Nightmare'

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hitfix.com - 2/13/2009

BUZZKILL: 'Nightmare on Elm Street' producer denies Lindsay Lohan reports

— hitfix.com — Earlier today, a rumor started to circulate that Lindsay Lohan was cast in "A Nightmare On Elm... Street," the new remake being mounted by Platinum Dunes, who have their "Friday the 13th" opening today in theaters everywhere. As soon as the rumor hit my ... BUZZKILL: 'Nightmare on Elm Street' producer denies ...

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A Nightmare on Elm Street gains director
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Jason's Loose Now Freddy Finds a Helmer
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The Nightmare on Elm Street Remake Has A Director
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‘Elm Street’ Remake Gets a Director with Teen Spirit
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Nightmare on Elm Street Gets Director
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Nightmare on Elm Street Remake: Samuel Bayer to Direct, Jackie Earle Haley to Star?
Film Junk — ... So here we are, one day away from Friday the 13th, and hey — you didn’t really think Jason Voorhees would make his triumphant return to theatres without his good buddy Freddy Krueger following suit, did you? Sometime yesterday, news came out via the Risky Biz Blog that the long gestating reboot of A Nightmare on Elm Street had finally landed a director. According to reports, the man behind the camera will be Samuel Bayer, a long-time music video director whose credits include Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” ...

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