NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Carla Gugino will play the female lead opposite Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in “Race to Witch Mountain,” Disney’s reimagining of its 1975 tween thriller “Escape to Witch Mountain.”

Actor-director Garry Marshall also will star. (more…)

Keeping up his smack-down of family friendly films, ex-wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is excited these days about his next Disney flick, based on a classic children’s tale that came years before “The Game Plan.” And this time, he’s joining forces with “Bridge to Terabithia” cutie AnnaSophia Robb.As the more old-school among us may recall, “Witch Mountain” (formerly “Escape To…”) is the tale of an orphan brother and sister with telekinetic powers (now played by Alexander Ludwig and Robb, respectively), running from a scheming millionaire (Johnson) obsessed with the paranormal and aiming to exploit the supernatural siblings. (more…)

(FROM HOLLYWOOD REPORTER) – Ciaran Hinds, best known for his role as Julius Caesar in HBO’s Rome series, has joined Dwayne ”The Rock” Johnson and AnnaSophia Robbin the cast of Race to Witch Mountain, Disney’s remake of its 1975 film Escape to Witch Mountain. Andy Fickman, who previously directed Johnson in The Game Plan, will helm Witch. The story is about two siblings (Alexander Ludwig, Robb) with paranormal powers who go on the run when a group of men try to exploit their abilities. Hinds will play the leader of the bad guys. Shooting is scheduled to start by the end of the month. Hinds’ feature credits include There Will Be Blood and the upcoming Stop-Loss).

Dark is Rising star linked with Disney remake.
by StaxJanuary 29, 2008 - Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and AnnaSophia Robb have long been attached to star in Witch Mountain, Disney’s re-imagining of 1975’s Escape to Witch Mountain, and now comes word that another major role may have been cast. (more…)