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Films now going into production: Confidence (Confidence PTY Ltd.). Shooting in Australia. Bryan Brown co-produces (a first for him) and stars with Karen Allen as a con man who waltzes into a small town with dubious intentions. Soon, however, he develops an affinity for the community and must question his motivations. Executive producers Taylor Hackford and Stuart Benjamin. Producers Brown and Ben Gannon. Director Michael Jenkins. Screenwriter Tony Morphett. Distributor New Visions Pictures.

Men at Work (Epic). Shooting in L.A. Siblings Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen star in this comedy adventure as a pair of street smart refuse collectors who share a penchant for immersing themselves in bizarre situations. Estevez writes and directs. Executive producer Irwin Yablans. Producer Cassian Elwes.

Stella (Goldwyn/Touchstone). Shooting in Toronto. Bette Midler steps into the 1937 Barbara Stanwyck “Stella Dallas” role as a woman who sacrifices everything for her daughter. Producers Samuel Goldwyn Jr. and Bonnie Bruckheimer-Martell. Director John Erman. Screenwriter Robert Getchell. Also stars John Goodman, Stephen Collins, Trini Alvarado and Marsha Mason. Distributor Buena Vista.

The War of the Roses (Gracie). Shooting in Coupeville and L.A. Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito (who directs) star in this dark comedy based on Warren Adler’s novel. The Roses (M.D. and K.T.) wish to end their marriage, but neither wishes to leave the house, which soon becomes the setting for physical and emotional turmoil. Executive producers Polly Platt and Doug Claybourne. Screenwriters Michael Leeson and Adler. Distributor Fox. Christmas release.