• Aint It Cool News is reporting that Brian Lynch is in talks to write and possibly direct a third entry in Warner Bros’ “Gremlins” franchise. Rumor has it that the suits dug Lynch’s script for “Nightcrawlers”, and expressed interest in him on that merit. This is currently listed as just RUMOR, and those of you know that when AICN says it’s a rumor, it really must be just that.

Lynch’s first feature, “Big Helium Dog”, which he wrote and directed (and your friendly neighborhood webmasters have a huge, massive, groundbreaking part in) is scheduled to play at this year’s Vulgarthon In Red Bank, NJ. His script for “The Next Muppet Movie” should also start getting underway with production soon.

• There’s an article in the new Premiere Magazine on Directors who make commercials between films. Included is Kevin’s Diet Coke ads. They pan the ads, but don’t blame him due to bad scripts:

• Florida International University is holding a special preview screening of “Almost Famous” on SEPTEMBER 13th and 9:00 PM at their south campus, University Park. Tickets are limited and supposedly only being sold two at a time to those with a student ID. Call in some favors.

Commercials are ALSO touting “Almost Famous” sneak previews around the country this Saturday, so check your local theaters.