Anything But "Unstoppable"

Considering all the offers that poured in after Star Trek was a certified box-office smash, it came as a surprise to many that Chris Pine opted to make Unstoppable (the fifth Denzel Washington/Tony Scott collaboration) as his follow-up.

Although it wasn't 100% what I had in mind, it's certainly in the right direction. The guy now needs to show audiences he can play a character that isn't remotely Captain Kirk in something as far away from Trek as possible before beaming back up for the sequel. But it now appears he might not get that chance - at least with this film.

The Hollywood Reporter reveals the production has hit a couple of snags on the way towards its scheduled Fall shoot. Chief among them, the studio (in this case 20th Century Fox) isn't nuts about the proposed budget. Not to mention, none of the key three principals (Washington, Scott and Pine) have actually hammered down deals.

And it doesn't help matters that The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (the most recent Washington/Scott effort) hasn't been kicking ass and taking names at the box-office. Current gross: $53 million.

Even if this project ultimately falls apart, it's a safe bet that Washington and Scott will work together again and that Pine will get to headline a film that doesn't involve the USS Enterprise.