Films going into production: Grand...

Films going into production: Grand Canyon (20th Century Fox). Shooting in L.A. Lawrence Kasdan writes (with wife Meg) and directs this look at the harshness of the urban life and how a simple act of kindness can transform people’s lives. Producers Kasdan, Charles Okun and Michael Grillo. Stars Danny Glover, Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Mary McDonnell, Mary Louise Parker and Alfre Woodard.

The Last Days of Eden (Cinergi Productions/Hollywood Pictures). Shooting in Mexico. “The Hunt for Red October” director, John McTiernan, teams “October” star Sean Connery with “GoodFellas’ ” Lorraine Bracco in this look at a love story set in the South American rain forests. Sean Connery is also executive producer. Producers Andy Vajna, Tom Schulman and Donna Dubrow. Screenwriter Schulman. Distributor Buena Vista.

The Angry Guy (Film Brigade). Shooting in L.A. Comedian Steve Oedekerk is a writer of children’s books who spends an entire day ranting and fuming in his apartment. His rage is suddenly punctuated by a voice that tells him to expect something significant to occur at precisely 8 p.m. Executive producer Vladimir Horunzhy. Producer Rubin Mendoza. Director Roger Nygard. Screenwriters Oedekerk and Robert Kuhn. Also stars Toni Sawyer, Tom Wilson (“Back to the Future’s” Biff), Ed Williams, Denise Crosby and Fred Willard.