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Sienna Miller: 'I'd love Catwoman role'

Sienna Miller has admitted that she would "love" to portray Catwoman in the forthcoming Batman film.

Studio bosses are believed to be currently drawing up plans for the follow-up to 2008 blockbuster The Dark Knight.

Following rumours that producers originally planned to cast Rachel Weisz as the feline villainess in the upcoming project, Charlize Theron and Kate Beckinsale have also been linked to the role.

However, Miller has now told OK: "Catwoman. I actually love Catwoman. I just think the idea of being half-cat and half-woman is a great kind of villain-esque persona.

"It's the age-old thing of a femme fatale."

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A-Team director: 'Mr T cameo still possible'

The A-Team director Joe Carnahan has said that an appearance from Mr T is still a possibility in his big screen spinoff.

T, who played BA 'Bad Attitude' Baracus in the original TV series, earlier ruled out featuring in the revamped version, saying that he does not believe in making cameo appearances.

Carnahan revealed to MTV News that talks to bring in Mr T are ongoing and the mohawked actor respects his Baracus replacement, cage fighter Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson.

"There's still a discussion about T," Carnahan said. "We would love to get [Mr T] in this film somewhere. He's such a personality. I think that he has tremendous respect for Rampage, and there's always a way to make these things work. Just to have the presence [of Mr T] in this film, I think, would be a big boon."

Original A-Team castmembers Dirk Benedict and Dwight Schultz will appear in the action blockbuster, due out in cinemas this summer.

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New 'Spider-Man' inspired by 'Ultimate'?

Marc Webb's reboot of Spider-Man has been rumored to be inspired by Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man comics.

According to MTV, Webb confirmed that the Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley-created books are among his favourite web-slinger stories days before he announced he would lead the retooling of the film franchise.

"Stan Lee, big fan... love the Ultimate stuff," the helmer said when asked whether he is a fan of Spider-Man at the Golden Globes.

Webb also reacted to rumours that his (500) Days of Summer star Joseph Gordon-Levitt is up for the role of Peter Parker.

"Joseph Gordon-Levitt would make a good Meryl Streep - he can do anything," he added.

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Jason Momoa wins 'Conan' lead role

Stargate: Atlantis's Jason Momoa has won the lead role in the Conan The Barbarian remake.

The Hawaiian-born actor, who has a part in HBO's upcoming series Game Of Thrones, shot several test scenes with Conan director Marcus Nispel that impressed backers Lionsgate and Nu Image/Millennium, reports Deadline Hollywood.

Momoa, 30, held off competition from Twilight's Kellan Lutz and Jared Padalecki for the coveted warrior role, and will begin work on the movie next month in Bulgaria.

According to a report on Latino Review, Mickey Rourke has been offered the part of Conan's father Corin.

Hollywood previously turned Robert E. Howard's pulp creation into an '80s film franchise with Arnold Schwarzenegger playing the eponymous warrior.

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Isla Fisher boards Pegg's 'Burke And Hare'

Isla Fisher and Tom Wilkinson have boarded Burke And Hare, the gravedigger comedy starring Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis.

The movie, director John Landis's first in over a decade, centres on serial killers William Burke (Pegg) and William Hare (Serkis) as they sell corpses to Wilkinson's anatomy lecturer Dr Robert Knox for medical experiments.

Confessions Of A Shopaholic star Fisher will play Burke's girlfriend, an actress who may be an accomplice in the killings.

John Cleese, Bill Bailey, Pollyanna McIntosh, David Schofield and Ronnie Corbett are also believed to be among the cast.

Production begins on Burke And Hare this month in Edinburgh and London, says The Hollywood Reporter.

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Kirsten Dunst "sad" about 'Spider-Man' end

Kirsten Dunst has admitted that she is "sad" about the Spider-Man series getting rebooted.

The actress, who starred as Mary-Jane Watson in the three superhero movies, has left the franchise along with Tobey Maguire and director Sam Raimi following Sony's decision to start again from scratch with (500) Days Of Summer's Marc Webb.

"It's sad to see it end," Dunst told E! Online. "I think for Sam it was time for him to move on, and so we're all going to move on with him. But we've had a good ten years."

Dunst's co-star James Franco suggested that the franchise can sustain itself in its new incarnation, but admitted that he was skeptical due to the short space of time between the new version and the old.

"It worked out well for Batman, and comics themselves have different artists and writers. I think it's perfectly fine," he commented. "I think for the viewers you want a little space [between films], so you can get everyone else out of your head."

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Maguire lost 20lbs for 'Brothers' role

Brothers director Jim Sheridan has revealed that Tobey Maguire lost 20lbs in two weeks for his role as a traumatised soldier.

Speaking to DS, Sheridan said that the Spider-Man star visited a Marine Corps base in Virginia and went on a crash diet to prepare himself for the drama.

"We went to Camp Pendleton and a few army bases and we spoke to a few marines," Sheridan commented. "Over Christmas he went on a diet and exercised every day. We had a two-week break and he lost 20lbs."

Sheridan added that his working relationship with Maguire's co-star Jake Gyllenhaal was initially difficult.

"I think we both realised we'd always be fighting to be the centre of attention - two mammie's boys it's called on the set!" he explained. "But he's a sweetheart and after I'd got used to him I adored him. He's easy to work with."

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James Franco: 'Spider-Man will be fine'

James Franco has said that the Spider-Man movies will survive.

Sony recently announced that it is dropping director Sam Raimi and stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst from the franchise.

The new film, due to be released in 2012, will focus on a teenage Peter Parker.

"I don't have a problem with that," Franco, who played Harry Osborn, told E! News. "It worked out well for Batman and comics themselves have different artists and writers. I think it's perfectly fine."

However, he added: "I think for the viewers you want a little space [between the movies] so you can get everyone else's out of your head."

Dunst recently admitted that she is "sad" about the Spider-Man reboot.

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Downey Jr for 'A Star Is Born' remake?

Robert Downey Jr has been tipped to appear alongside Beyoncé in the upcoming remake of 1930s film classic A Star Is Born.

The movie, first released in 1937, has subsequently been reworked twice over the years. Judy Garland and James Mason starred in the 1957 version, and Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson featured in its 1976 update.

Actor-turned-director Nick Cassavettes is helming the musical's latest incarnation and has now inked a deal with Warner Bros ahead of its planned release in 2012, WENN reports.

As well as Downey Jr, Mad Men star John Hamm, Alicia Keys and Rihanna are rumoured to appear.

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Naomi Watts joins 'Dream House' cast

Naomi Watts has signed to co-star in upcoming psychological thriller Dream House, says Movieweb.

The King Kong star joins Daniel Craig in the film directed by Brothers helmer Jim Sheridan.

The plot centres on a man (Craig) who moves his family to a small town where they live in a house haunted by its former inhabitants. Watts is to play Craig's wife.

Production on the movie is reportedly due to begin February in Toronto.

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Third 'Night at the Museum' in the works?

Studio 20th Century Fox is reportedly planning a third Night at the Museum film.

Comedian and writer Thomas Lennon, who co-wrote the first two Museum films, hinted to Access Hollywood that a script for a third entry is being written.

"How could you not? I think it's a really outstanding idea to do Night at the Museum 3," he said.

Lennon added: "I wonder if someone's not even already working on a script for that. I cannot confirm that for a fact, but I cannot deny it for a fact either... It might be in the works."

He joked that the next movie would be set "in the Liberace Museum".

Last May, star Ben Stiller said that a third instalment in the franchise is a possibility.

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Zimmer uncertain about 'Batman 3'

Composer Hans Zimmer has admitted he is unsure about plans for a third Batman film under director Christopher Nolan.

Zimmer, who composed the music for both Batman Begins and its sequel, The Dark Knight, was quizzed about another installment after working with Nolan on Inception.

He told IGN: "I don't know if there's a Batman 3 or not. I really don't.

"When Chris tells me a paragraph of a story - at that moment the synapses will start firing. It's as simple as that."

It is not known whether Nolan will return to direct a third Batman film. Screenwriter David Goyer last year said he had been discussing possible stories with the director but other reports suggested Nolan planned on leaving the franchise.

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Henrie and Owen linked to 'Spider-Man'

Actor David Henrie has spoken out following claims he is to take on the role of Peter Parker in Marc Webb's Spider-Man reboot.

Meanwhile, Clive Owen distanced himself from a rumour he is to play villain Kraven in the Marvel comic book adaptation.

He told The Coventry Telegraph: "That's the first I've heard. My girls would like me to do it though."

Henrie, who stars in Disney's The Wizards of Waverly Place told OK! magazine: "I am very blessed that the rumour is even going around and I am very happy about it. That would be a dream role for me.

"I think a month ago I saw something pop up on Google Alerts that said, 'David Henrie Might be the next Spider-Man' and it’s been spreading around ever since. I am just happy to read it."

The new Spider-Man, helmed by 500 Days of Summer director Webb, will open in cinemas in 2012.

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Fraser: 'Lucky with movie career'

Brendan Fraser has said that he considers himself "lucky" to have a successful acting career.

The 41-year-old actor, who has starred in blockbuster movies such as The Mummy and George of the Jungle, has revealed that he hopes to continue to do roles that he finds "interesting", like his 1998 film Gods And Monsters.

Fraser told Now Toronto: "At this point, I'm just looking to do something that's honestly interesting. For obvious reasons, it should be relevant in the marketplace to please the studios - everybody knows you do one for love, one for money.

"I've just been really, really, really lucky - and underline that twice and put it in bold italics, please - to have had opportunities come my way."

Fraser, who co-stars alongside Harrison Ford in his latest film Extraordinary Measures, has said that he was "moved" and "astonished" by his character's story.

He added: "I was moved by John's story and astonished that an individual could accomplish this. He had the security of a job at Bristol-Myers, he had health insurance, and he went out and did something.

"He galvanized a team of researchers and scientists. And look, here we are now releasing a movie about the story of his life."

Extraordinary Measures is currently playing in the US and arrives in the UK on February 26.

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Tarantino 'offers Mirren medieval role'

Dame Helen Mirren has reportedly been approached by Quentin Tarantino to appear in his next film project.

The Academy Award-winner has been asked to play a foul-mouthed monarch in the Inglourious Basterds director's upcoming medieval movie. The film is expected to contain "bloody violence" and will be set in England's Middle Ages.

A source told The Sun: "It will feature his trademarks - bloody violence and foul language. Helen has never worked with Tarantino and is interested. If the film goes into production it's likely she will play a part."

The 64-year-old actress, who played Queen Elizabeth II in the 2006 movie The Queen, has admitted that she would be interested in wearing a crown again for another part because portraying the monarch was one of her most satisfying roles.

Mirren added: "The Queen was such an individual, idiosyncratic film. It was one of a kind. You can't repeat that. People have asked, 'Is there going to be a sequel?' Yes, let's do the golden jubilee. That would be interesting."

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Reynolds thriller 'Buried' sells for $3.2m

Ryan Reynolds thriller Buried has been snapped up for distribution at the Sundance Film Festival, says the Los Angeles Times.

Studio Lionsgate paid $3.2 million to secure the North American rights for Rodrigo Cortes's movie following its premiere at Sundance last week. The film, which takes place entirely in one claustrophobic location, finds a civilian trucker captured in Iraq and thrown into a coffin.

Jason Constantine, president of acquisitions for Lionsgate, said of the purchase: "Buried is a powerful reminder that all you really need for an unforgettable movie experience is a great story, inventive filmmaking and brilliant acting."

Lionsgate has previously backed Sundance hits Open Water, Saw and Precious, while films such as Little Miss Sunshine and Napoleon Dynamite have netted distribution deals at the prestigious festival.

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Marsden joins Russell Brand's 'I Hop'

James Marsden will star opposite Russell Brand in family comedy I Hop, says The Hollywood Reporter.

The Box star will play a down-and-out man who runs over the Easter Bunny (voiced by Brand), prompting him to rescue the holidays when the injured animal is unable to walk.

Alvin And The Chipmunks's Tim Hill is directing I Hop, a live-action/CG hybrid from Universal and Illumination Entertainment.

Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio and Brian Lynch wrote the screenplay, with Christopher Meledandri and John Cohen producing.

I Hop is slated for release in 2011.

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Jackson surprised by 'Thor' announcement

Samuel L. Jackson has said that he was surprised to see his name on the official cast list for Marvel's Thor.

Speaking to MTV, the actor claimed that he did not know he had been cast in the upcoming superhero film until he read about it in the Hollywood trades.

Jackson is expected to reprise the role of Nick Fury, the character he played in Iron Man.

"Nobody's told me anything. I was reading the trades last week and I saw the cast list. My name was in it, so maybe I am doing something that I don't know about and I'll hear about it soon," he said of his involvement with Thor.

He continued: "I don't know what's going on. Since Disney's bought the franchise, I have no idea what Marvel told them or even if my deal with Marvel is still valid."

Jackson added that he's confident Fury could fit into the Thor film.

Thor is scheduled to open in cinemas on May 20, 2011.

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Sam Worthington to play Dracula?

Sam Worthington has been linked to the lead role in Universal's horror prequel Dracula: Year Zero.

According to Latino Review, the Avatar actor is the favourite to play the vampire Count in director Alex Proyas's retelling of Bram Stoker's literary classic. The Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless-scripted project centres on the true history of Prince Vlad and the origins of Dracula.

Universal is considering greenlighting the $100 million film for a 2011 release, following up on their revival of monster franchise The Wolfman.

Worthington can next be seen leading the cast of Warner Bros's Clash Of The Titans remake.

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Mel Gibson 'got the acting itch back'

Mel Gibson has said that he decided to return to acting because he feels he has something to offer.

The star had taken a seven-year gap from appearing on the big screen before featuring in Edge Of Darkness.

Gibson told Parade: "I just got the itch. I walked away after Signs because I just felt I was a bit stale and acting wasn't ringing my bells.

"So I focused on directing, writing and producing. I got the bug again because I felt like, all of a sudden, after all these years, I might have something to offer."

He added: "You can't worry about stuff like critics or the box office. You've just got to do your best and move on. Every time you put yourself out there, you wonder if you can do it. There's no secret recipe."

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