Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan Say "He Loves Me"

Last time directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris actually helmed a film, it was on a little indie comedy called "Little Miss Sunshine." That film obviously exploded, scoring a Best Picture nomination and Oscars for Alan Arkin's acting and Michael Arndt's writing.

Since that film was such a surprise success, whatever project they decided to work on next would obviously be greatly anticipated. Well, five years later it's that time, and their next project is a film titled "He Loves Me."

On top of the fact that the film has the same "independent comedy" vibe to it, making it rife for "Sunshine" comparisons, it has another reason for that as well, since it just added a member of that cast to this new film.

According to The Los Angeles Times, actor Paul Dano ("There Will Be Blood," "Little Miss Sunshine") and his real-life girlfriend Zoe Kazan ("It's Complicated," "The Savages") will be teaming on the comedy "He Loves Me," which Kazan wrote.

The story follows a young novelist who achieves success early in his career but begins to face struggles. In a bid to overcome writer's block, he is told to write the woman he thinks will love him. He winds up willing her into existence.

Aside from the fact that the story sounds extremely interesting already, having Dano star in the film adds another layer to it, just because he's involved with the writer. He's a great actor and I think the role is pretty perfect for him (perhaps because his girlfriend wrote it?).

But having the "Sunshine" directors on board is what makes this film really something to watch for though. "Little Miss Sunshine" was a fantastic film that could have been something so ordinary but with Dayton and Faris's unique vision, the film truly was something amazing.

Dayton and Faris are tweaking the script now with hopes to shoot later this year.

"Toy Story 3" Scribe Pens China-Set "Snow"

Screenwriter Michael Arndt has already won himself and Oscar for "Little Miss Sunshine" and later this month he could very well have another one for his work on "Toy Story 3." Either way it's not bad these days to be Michael Arndt and the writer has just landed himself another plum job.

According to Reuters Arndt is in negotiations to work on the script for "Snow and the Seven" for Disney Pictures.

The project, which has been in development since 2002, centers on a 19th century Englishwoman who returns to her Hong Kong home for her father's funeral, only to discover that her stepmother is plotting against her. She escapes to mainland China, finding solace among a rogue band of seven international warriors.

Production designer John Myhre ("Memoirs of a Geisha," "Chicago") has also come onboard the project, which Francis Lawrence ("I Am Legend," "Constantine") is set to direct.

The biggest question for the project hinges on actress Natalie Portman. Portman herself garnered an Oscar nomination for her role in "Black Swan" and has been circling the project since last year. Problem is, Portman is now pregnant, which just might get in the way of her starring in what should be a pretty physical shoot.

Funny enough, the film is only one of three "Snow White" projects in development. The other films are Universal's "Snow White and the Huntsman" with Charlize Theron and Viggo Mortensen, and Relativity Media's take, which Tarsem Singh is onboard to direct.

Even if Portman can't star in the film, bringing on Arndt and Myhre to the project is a step in the right direction. The script should be great and if Myhre's past work means anything, the production design should be absolutely perfect.

Look for more news on Portman's status on the project in the coming months.