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'Spider-Man 4' villain 'depends on Parker'

Sam Raimi has said that the potential villains for the forthcoming Spider-Man 4 will depend on Peter Parker's story arc.

Seabiscuit scribe Gary Ross was recently hired to rewrite the script for the fourth instalment of the Marvel superhero franchise, which will begin filming in February 2010 for a May 5, 2011 release.

Raimi said that he is "not allowed to say at this point" who the bad guy will be in the follow-up. However, he added that whichever villain is chosen will play a key part in Peter Parker's (Tobey Maguire) "growth" in the film.

He told MTV: "What we're trying to do right now is really understand the journey Peter is going to go on this time and have the villain maybe be a counter to that growth, something that he has to overcome.

"Or maybe he has to grow in a way to overcome the villain, because there always seem to be stories of coming of age, of a young man growing up and learning things about life, so once we are identifying the exact movement that Peter has to grow to, I think the villain - and we're trying this right now.

"We're trying to choose a villain based on who would be the proper counter to that growth, so we really have dramatic conflict."

Fans have suggested that actor Bruce Campbell will play evil master of illusion Mysterio after he announced that he will have a major role in the next chapter of the saga.

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McKellen expects 383-day 'Hobbit' shoot

Sir Ian McKellen has claimed that The Hobbit will take more than a year to shoot.

The actor, who will reprise his role as wizard Gandalf in the two-part adaptation of JRR Tolkien's fantasy novel, told Empire that the film will be in production for 383 days in New Zealand under the stewardship of Guillermo del Toro.

"[The movies will] be going when they've always said they would be, which is next spring - March or April," said McKellen. "Guillermo even told me at one point, 'We're going to film for 383 days'. He's got that artistic autism! [Producer Peter] Jackson's the same; they're very, very, very alike.

"They both can't stand Hollywood and have wonderful imaginations, and they're both obsessed with gore and fantasy. Both of them laugh a great deal. Guillermo's one of the most brilliant men I've ever met. His English vocabulary is way superior to mine!"

McKellen also revealed that, apart from Andy Serkis, most of the original Lord Of The Rings cast will not return for the new film.

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Chris Pine linked to Jack Ryan reboot

Star Trek actor Chris Pine is in talks to play Jack Ryan in the revived spy franchise, according to Variety.

Paramount is in early negotiations with Pine about taking the lead role in the project, which is currently being tweaked by producers Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mace Neufeld.

Based on the Tom Clancy novels, the film will have an original script penned by Hossein Amini.

Alec Baldwin (The Hunt for Red October), Harrison Ford (Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger) and Ben Affleck (The Sum Of All Fears) have all played Ryan previously, while George Clooney was linked to the role earlier this year.

It is not known whether Pine would begin work on the movie before or after a Star Trek sequel.

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Serafinowicz: 'Vaughn is like a movie God'

Peter Serafinowicz has likened Vince Vaughn to a movie God.

The actor, who stars as resort manager Sctanley in this week's US comedy Couples Retreat, told DS of his admiration for co-stars Vaughn and Jason Bateman.

"Vince Vaughn is a movie star," Serafinowicz said. "You can't ever take your eyes off him. He's a giant. I'm 6'4", but he towers above me. He's like a God!

"Jason Bateman is just hilarious, I'd always been a big fan of his from Arrested Development. Sometimes when you meet people you admire it often can be a disappointment. He's not just the nicest guy, but the funniest guy.

"He was talking to me about jokes and comedy and he's been doing it since he was 10. He's never stopped working and one day he just looked at me and said, 'I have delivered every single type of joke you could imagine, every permutation, every line, every quip'. He's a master."

Serafinowicz confessed that he would be keen to reunite with the Couples Retreat cast for a sequel.

"I've written one, it's mainly based around Sctanley!" he joked. "We'll see, I'd love to do it, they're a great bunch of people. We had a scream making it."

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Long joins Redford's 'Conspirator'

Justin Long has signed up for Robert Redford's historical drama The Conspirator.

The Dodgeball actor will star alongside James McAvoy and Robin Wright Penn in the film, which follows the story of Abraham Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre in 1865.

Wright Penn is cast as Confederate sympathiser Mary Surratt, who was charged with conspiring to kill Lincoln. McAvoy will play Frederick Aiken, who defends Surratt and ends up believing that she is innocent.

Long will play a soldier who is Aiken's "best friend and conscience". His recent and upcoming roles have included Drew Barrymore rom-com Going the Distance, supernatural thriller After.Life and Michael Cera comedy Youth In Revolt.

Shooting begins later this month in Georgia.

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Tommy Lee Jones circles 'Lincoln Lawyer'

Tommy Lee Jones is in talks to direct and star in Matthew McConaughey's The Lincoln Lawyer, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Lakeshore Entertainment project, which is based on Michael Connolly's 2005 bestseller, follows the story of low-level criminal defence attorney Mickey Haller (McConaughey), who finds himself looking after a Beverly Hills playboy accused of murder.

John Romano (The Beast, Monk) is penning the script.

It is not confirmed what role Jones would play in the project. His single directing credit is the critically acclaimed 2005 crime drama The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada.

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Dushku: 'Wonder Woman role a challenge'

Eliza Dushku has said that playing Wonder Woman in a film adaptation would be a "challenge".

The Dollhouse actress called the project an "internet fantasy" and revealed that her name has often been linked to the comic book heroine.

She told MTV: "People always talk about Wonder Woman, and as far as I've ever lived or been conscious of, there's been no project to be up for.

"So that's sort of an... internet fantasy. They throw people's names into it all the time and I'm always getting asked. But it wouldn't disturb me if it became a reality."

She added: "At this point, it's been so hyped up it that it would be a challenge. But like I said, I'm not one to take the easy road. I like a challenge."

Lynda Carter, who played the superhero in the 1970s TV show, previously said that she thought Dushku would be a perfect choice for the role.

A recent report that Beyoncé was in discussions to play Wonder Woman proved to be a hoax.

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Clooney: 'Mr Fox is an optimist'

George Clooney has revealed that the lead character's optimism convinced him to voice upcoming animation Fantastic Mr Fox.

Speaking at the movie's BFI London Film Festival press conference, the actor explained that the prospect of working with Royal Tenenbaums director Wes Anderson also persuaded him to sign up for the Roald Dahl adaptation.

"[Mr Fox] was such an optimist and I really thought it was a fun character to play," said Clooney. "I remember reading the script and saying to Wes, 'Listen, I love it. I'm thrilled and excited to do it. I don't know who'll see it because it's sort of made for grown-ups and it's sort of made for kids'.

"You never know how that plays. He said, 'Don't worry about it, let's just go make a movie and have some fun'. I thought that was a great way to approach making a film. For me it's about the process of working with Wes."

Clooney jokingly added: "I didn't enjoy working with Bill [Murray]! We fought a lot!"

"That's accurate, George," replied Murray.

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Penelope Cruz 'to appear in SATC 2'

Penelope Cruz has apparently agreed to film a cameo appearance in the second Sex And The City film.

The movie, which apparently also guest stars Liza Minnelli and Miley Cyrus, is currently being filmed for release next May.

OK magazine claims that Cruz plays herself on the red carpet in the movie, while Cyrus apparently takes the role of a younger Carrie Bradshaw.

Minnelli is believed to be performing Beyoncé's 'Single Ladies' at the wedding of Stanford (Willie Garson) and Anthony (Mario Cantone).

Sarah Jessica Parker recently said that she gets frustrated by the frenzy surrounding the films.

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McKellen: 'I'm too old for X-Men films'

Sir Ian McKellen has revealed that he probably won't star in the next X-Men movie.

The 70-year-old actor, who plays Magneto in the films, said that he presumes he's not included in the instalment about his character because he hasn't seen a script.

McKellen told Empire Online: "There's meant to be a Magneto script floating around, but I've not read it, so I suspect it wouldn't involve me."

He continued: "I think it would be about the younger Magneto, and the most I could hope for would be to top and tail that. They can't have someone whose face is as lined as mine any longer!"

When asked about his theatre co-star Patrick Stewart's ageless appearance in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, McKellen said: "Ooh, he was very pleased with himself that he was going in to be in Wolverine. It was only an hour's work! We were working on Waiting For Godot at the time!"

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Moyer, Paquin together for 'Open House'

True Blood stars Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin will appear together in thriller Open House, reports Dread Central.

The pair, who are engaged to be married in real life, play a young couple who hold an open house in an attempt to sell their home. Days later, they discover that one potential buyer is still on the property.

Tricia Helfer, Rachel Blanchard and Brian Geraghty co-star in the movie, which is written and directed by Paquin's filmmaker brother Andrew.

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Depp: 'I only play special characters'

Johnny Depp has revealed that he will only accept movie roles if he thinks the character is "special".

The Pirates Of The Caribbean actor said that he takes his time to think about a film before agreeing to appear in it.

Depp told Joy magazine: "The person I represent must be somehow special. I was totally fascinated of John Dillinger in Public Enemies for example. And Captain Jack Sparrow was revolutionary - a bank robber but at the same time national hero."

The 46-year-old also spoke of his progress in the film industry, saying: "My success came on its own. However, I was very lucky. For example, directors like Tim Burton fought for me when Paramount didn't want to give me the lead role in Sleepy Hollow."

He added: "When I made the breakthrough I was regarded as the new James Dean. But the biggest compliment I ever received was the comparison with Marlon Brando. He is my idol - and was my best friend."

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'Jonah Hex' book to coincide with movie

DC Comics has announced an original Jonah Hex graphic novel that will be released to coincide with the Warner Bros movie adaptation next year.

Jonah Hex: No Way Back will be written by regular collaborators Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti (The Resistance, 21 Down) with art from Jonah Hex co-creator Tony DeZuniga.

It will be released in May alongside the film, which stars Josh Brolin, Megan Fox and John Malkovich.

Jonah Hex: No Way Back will deal with the long-lost brother of DC's Western vigilante.

"Jonah Hex has a brother," explained Gray. "That's the idea that came up decades earlier in discussions between writer John Albano and Tony DeZuniga. Tony casually mentioned this to us and that idea has been brought to life in the hardcover."

"Jonah is one of the coolest and most unique characters we have ever had the pleasure to work on," added Palmiotti. "He's an icon for all ages and his untamed manner appeals, on a visceral gut level, to just about everyone who reads it.

"In this, Hex's first original graphic novel, we unleash the beast like you have never seen before."

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Schwimmer, Owen team for sex predator drama

David Schwimmer and Clive Owen will team up to work on a drama about an online sex predator, according to Variety.

The film, entitled Trust, follows parents who discover that their 14-year-old girl is being stalked by a man posing as a teenager on a chat room.

Owen and Catherine Keener will play the parents, while Liana Liberato has been cast as the victimised teen.

Schwimmer is directing the project, his first feature since 2007's Run Fatboy Run, from a script by Andy Bellin.

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Ridley Scott to remake C4's 'Red Riding'

Ridley Scott is in discussions to helm the big screen remake of Channel 4's critically acclaimed miniseries Red Riding.

According to Variety, Columbia has snapped up the movie rights to the three-part series, which is based on The Damned United author David Peace's crime novels about the Yorkshire Ripper serial killer case and police corruption.

Steve Zallian (Scott's American Gangster) is expected to come on board to write the film, which will move the action from Britain to the US.

Red Riding, starring Andrew Garfield, Paddy Considine, Sean Bean and David Morrissey, aired this March in the UK. The three telefilms will be released theatrically in the US this autumn as a 302-minute feature.

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Favreau 'won't direct Avengers movie'

Iron Man director Jon Favreau has said that he will not be directing Marvel Comics ensemble movie The Avengers.

Speaking to MTV, the actor and director suggested that he will be too busy to helm the superhero epic, which will unite comic characters Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and Nick Fury.

"They'll have to [find a different director], because I'm not going to be available," he said. "It's something I'm being the executive producer on, so I'll definitely have input and a say.

"It's going to be hard, because I was so involved in creating the world of Iron Man and Iron Man is very much a tech-based hero, and then with Avengers you're going to be introducing some supernatural aspects because of Thor.

"How you mix the two of those works very well in the comic books, but it's going to take a lot of thoughtfulness to make that all work and not blow the reality that we've created."

Favreau's Iron Man 2 will open in May 2010, while The Avengers is being targeted for a 2012 release.

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Clooney started 'Goats' rubber band fight

The Men Who Stare At Goats director Grant Heslov has revealed that his cast started a rubber band fight on set.

Speaking to journalists at the movie's London Film Festival press conference, the helmer said that George Clooney, Kevin Spacey and the rest of the cast enjoyed fooling around when his back was turned.

"One day I walked off the set to go do something, I came back and George, Kevin, Ewan [McGregor] and Jeff [Bridges] were having the largest rubber band fight that I'd ever seen in my life. It was absolutely insane," he stated.

Heslov, who is Clooney's producing partner at their Smokehouse firm, added that he wasn't worried about the rubber band battle because he believes a movie set should have a fun atmosphere.

"We're so lucky to be able to do what we get to do so it should be fun, it shouldn't be a drag," he remarked.

The Men Who Stare At Goats, based on the true account of a group of US psychic spies, opens in the UK on November 6.

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Murray: 'Fox could only have been made in UK'

Bill Murray has praised the British talent that helped make his new animated movie Fantastic Mr Fox.

Speaking at the London Film Festival press conference for the picture, Murray revealed his personal and professional admiration for the team of technicians and designers that put together the Wes Anderson project at London's Three Mills Studios.

"This film couldn't have been made anywhere in the world but in London, I don't think," said Murray, who voices the character of Badger. "One of the most exciting days I've ever had in the film business was the day that I spent with the artisans and artists at Three Mills. There was more talent in one little factory than I've ever been closeted with.

"I've never been with so many talented people in one place. They do things here with sets, design, building and models that America doesn't dream about. We can put a man on the moon but we could not make this movie. It's a celebration of all the people that worked on this film. They're fun after work, too!"

Fantastic Mr Fox, featuring the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Murray and Jason Schwartzman, opened last night at the BFI London Film Festival and debuts in UK cinemas on October 23.

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Murray: 'No script for Ghostbusters 3'

Bill Murray has revealed that he has still not seen a script for Ghostbusters 3.

Co-star Harold Ramis had previously said that the 59-year-old would reprise his role as Dr Peter Venkman for the third instalment, which is being written by Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg.

However, Murray told AbsoluteRadio that he does not want to commit to the film until he reads the screenplay.

He said: "Well, I don't know. I'll believe it when I see it. I saw a guy talking about the end of the world a couple of years ago, and I haven't seen that either.

"So I'm not going to be believe the Ghostbusters story until I see the script."

He added: "Well, I don't want to do it yet. There's still no script, it's just a bunch of talk. It's just a wish list for someone. Until there is a really good script, I'll stay home. It has to be a serious script before I leave the house.

"I'm not going to make one [movie] just to make another one. We made a second one, and it was okay, but it wasn't as good as the first one."

Sigourney Weaver, Murray's co-star in the first two films, confirmed in June that she will not return to the franchise.

Murray can currently be heard as the voice of Badger in Fantastic Mr Fox, which opens in UK cinemas on October 23 and in the US on November 25.

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Thurman: 'Kill Bill 3 will be awesome'

Uma Thurman has revealed that Quentin Tarantino has an "awesome" idea for the plotline of the third Kill Bill film.

The Inglourious Basterds helmer recently confirmed that he plans to have a sequel to the 2003 and 2004 movies out in cinemas in 2014.

The actress, who was featured as revenge-seeking character The Bride in the instalments, said that she has discussed the follow-up with the director.

She told MTV: "We did chat, we did chat. He has not yet finished the script. I don't even really know if he's really started it, although I got a taste of some of his ideas and they are really good.

"He has started to share with me what he was thinking, and it's awesome."

Thurman previously admitted that she is wary about taking on any action roles post-Kill Bill.

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