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Hynes back with Pegg for 'Burke And Hare'

Jessica Hynes will reunite with her Spaced co-star Simon Pegg on black comedy Burke And Hare.

The Brit actress is to play Lucky, the wife of Andy Serkis's character William Hare, who robs graves with his accomplice William Burke (Pegg) and sells the stolen corpses on for medical research.

Tim Curry, Reece Shearsmith, Allan Corduner, Michael Smiley and Sir Christopher Lee are also among the additions to the cast for American Werewolf In London director John Landis's return to filmmaking. Isla Fisher will portray Pegg's love interest Ginny, while Tom Wilkinson is anatomy lecturer Dr Robert Knox.

"Burke And Hare is a very black romantic comedy in the classic tradition of the Ealing Studios' Kind Hearts And Coronets and The Ladykillers," said Landis.

Piers Ashworth and Nick Moorcroft wrote the script based around the true story of the Edinburgh bodysnatchers. Burke And Hare began production on Sunday around London, Edinburgh and Ealing Studios.

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Logan Lerman for 'Spider-Man' role?

Young actor Logan Lerman is reportedly in talks to play Spider-Man in the upcoming Sony superhero reboot.

Speaking to Access Hollywood, the Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief actor revealed that he is in negotiations to star as Peter Parker in director Marc Webb's Marvel comics adaptation.

"There have been a few discussions, it's definitely something I’m looking into," the 18-year-old said.

He continued: "It's one of my favourite characters ever and I'm a huge fan of the series. I'd love to have more conversations about it. I'm definitely very interested in it."

Lerman was quick to note that his talks with the studio are only in the preliminary phase.

"It's a long process with the studio and the producers and everything. But it's definitely a project that I'm really interested in, of course," he added.

The new Spider-Man will open in cinemas in 2012.

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McG in talks for romantic comedy?

Terminator Salvation director McG is in talks to helm his first romantic comedy.

The action filmmaker is currently in negotiations with Twentieth Century Fox to lead This Means War, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Reese Witherspoon and Bradley Cooper are attached to star in the project, which centres on two best friends who fall for the same woman (Witherspoon).

The film will reportedly incorporate action elements, as the friends' battle for the woman's affections becomes epic and eventually leaves New York City demolished.

McG also recently signed to produce a La Femme Nikita reboot for The CW.

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Pitt, Reynolds compete for 'Gunsmoke'

Brad Pitt and Ryan Reynolds are competing for the role of lawman Matt Dillon in CBS Films's Gunsmoke movie, reports the Los Angeles Times.

The film is based on the Western TV show, which started as a radio serial in 1952 before leaping to the small screen in 1955 for a 20-year stint on CBS. It was the longest-running primetime show until being eclipsed by The Simpsons last year.

Pitt is believed to be the first choice for Dillon, a peacekeeper in the old west, following his role in similarly-themed period drama The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford.

Gregory Poirier has written the script for Gunsmoke, which CBS Films is looking to recruit a leading man and director for soon.

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Jon Favreau sheds light on Marvel timeline

Director Jon Favreau has explained where his upcoming comic book sequel Iron Man 2 will fit into the Marvel timeline

Writing on his Twitter account, the helmer said that the film will take place before the events of Louis Leterrier's The Incredible Hulk.

Both movies will tie in with 2012's The Avengers. Other Marvel adaptations, including next year's Thor and 2012's Captain America: The First Avenger, are expected to fill in the gaps in continuity.

Iron Man 2 arrives in theatres on May 7.

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Sony 'denies Lerman Spider-Man rumours'

Sony has dismissed rumours that Logan Lerman is in line to play Spider-Man in the forthcoming superhero reboot.

A number of actors including Zac Efron and Robert Pattinson have been reported to be in contention to replace Tobey Maguire in the franchise.

Lerman was yesterday rumoured to be in negotiations to star in the upcoming movie.

However, a Sony Pictures representative has since insisted that the young actor has not been approached, telling WENN: "No offers have been made, nor have any business discussions been made with Lerman."

The new Spider-Man is expected to arrive in cinemas during 2012.

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Investor threatens to sue Will Smith

A film investor is apparently threatening to sue Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith over a failed movie project.

TMZ says that legal papers filed in Los Angeles on Friday claim the couple guaranteed financier David Grasso a return investment on a film that lost money and went straight to DVD.

However, the Smiths have stated that they are not liable for Grasso's loss.

"Although we normally shun this type of controversy, we felt compelled to respond to the baseless threats and absurd allegations put forth by Mr Grasso's counsel," a rep for the couple said.

Pinkett-Smith reportedly wrote the film's script.

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Fox hires writer for 'Daredevil' reboot

Twentieth Century Fox has reportedly hired a screenwriter to pen a Daredevil reboot.

The Day The Earth Stood Still scribe David Scarpa has been tapped to adapt the Marvel superhero comic, reports Deadline Hollywood.

Ben Affleck played the title role in the 2003 Daredevil film directed by Mark Steven Johnson.

The character was created by Stan Lee and Bill Everett in the 1960s.

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Taylor Lautner joins 'Stretch Armstrong'

Taylor Lautner has signed up to play the lead role in Stretch Armstrong.

According to E! News, Universal Pictures co-chair Donna Langley praised the Twilight star and described him as "perfect" for the role.

"In the past two years, Taylor has emerged as a real star at the global box office," she said.

"He brings the perfect balance of energy and athleticism to the role of an unlikely superhero with a fantastic superpower. We couldn't be more pleased that he has agreed to be our Stretch."

The movie, based on the popular Hasbro toy, will reportedly be filmed using 3D technology. Brian Grazer has signed up to produce the film, while Steve Oedekerk will write the screenplay.

Stretch Armstrong is scheduled to be released in the US on April 15, 2011.

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Mackenzie Crook 'not joining Pirates 4'

Mackenzie Crook has confirmed that he will not star in Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

The actor, who played Ragetti in the first three films in the franchise, explained that he is happy not to be involved in the fourth movie.

According to Contactmusic, he said: "They haven't asked me. But actually I don't mind at all. I'm a fan of the first one especially and I think the trilogy we've made is great. I'd almost like them to leave it there."

He continued: "If people want more, then sure, give them more if you can keep the standard. Quite possibly they do and quite possibly they can, so that's great. But my pirating days are over."

Orlando Bloom, who played Will Turner in the movies, has also recently announced that he will not appear in the fourth Pirates film.

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Damon struggled with accent in new film

Matt Damon has revealed that he found it hard to get used to the South African accent for his latest movie.

The 39-year-old actor, who took on the role of rugby player Francois Pienaar in Invictus, has admitted that "the accent took about six months".

According to Showbiz Spy, the star said: "It took a lot to get it. They talk real different down there."

Speaking about his role, Damon continued: "It’s a big responsibility. It didn’t help that I liked Francois so much. I really wanted him to like the film.

"It’s such an incredible moment in South Africa’s history. I think everybody felt it who worked on the movie. It was different to other movies."

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Rourke: 'Megan Fox is the best actress'

Mickey Rourke has claimed that Megan Fox is the "best young actress" he has ever worked with.

The 57-year-old, who stars alongside Fox in the drama-thriller Passion Play, has insisted that the Transformers actress has accomplished a great deal at her young age, according to Perez Hilton.

The Oscar-nominated actor said: "I don’t know if a lot of her films have showcased her acting ability more than, say, being action-oriented, but she really stepped up the plate with this one and was very consistent and professional, beyond her years. At 23, I couldn’t do half of what she’s doing."

Rourke, Fox and Bill Murray co-star in Passion Play, which is currently filming in New Mexico.

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Butler: 'I'd love to play James Bond'

Gerard Butler has revealed that he would "love" the opportunity to play James Bond.

The actor, who has previously said that he would never take on the part of 007, has insisted that he would gladly accept the iconic role.

Speaking to Now, the 40-year-old said: "I'd love to play James Bond, but it's been said so often, so inaccurately.

"I was in my flat in London, wrestling with a busted shower, and I heard a news report that I was going to be 007. I thought: ‘If only it were true, but I have to fix this shower'."

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Goyer, Nolan back to write 'Batman'?

David Goyer and Jonathan Nolan have reportedly started work on a script for a Dark Knight sequel.

According to Deadline Hollywood, Goyer has left his role as showrunner on FlashForward to concentrate on his movie career.

Goyer penned the script for Batman Begins and shared a writing credit with Jonathan and director Chris Nolan on its 2008 sequel.

It is unclear if helmer Nolan, whose sci-fi film Inception is due out in the summer, will return to the director's chair for a third Batman.

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Murray confirms 'Ghostbusters 3' plotline

Bill Murray has confirmed that he will appear as a ghost in the forthcoming Ghostbusters sequel.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, the comic actor revealed that killing off his character Peter Venkman was his own suggestion.

"I'll come back in Ghostbusters 3 only if I get to be a ghost," Murray commented. "I said to them, 'I'll do it if you kill me off in the first reel'. So now they are going to have me as a ghost in the film."

Discussing his thoughts on the big budget comedy franchise, Murray said that he disliked the second Ghostbusters because it was too driven by spectacle.

"The first 45 minutes of the original Ghostbusters is some of the funniest stuff ever made," he remarked. "The second one was disappointing, because the special effects guys took over. I had something like two scenes - and they're the only funny ones in the movie."

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Worthington heads to 'Texas Killing Fields'

Sam Worthington will head the cast of murder mystery Texas Killing Fields, reports Variety.

The story centres on two police officers who take on a case of disappearances and homicides, stretching back 20 years and 60 victims, in the wastelands surrounding Gulf Coast refineries.

Avatar's Worthington will play a local cop who teams up with a New York officer to track down the murderers. He was first linked to the project in November in a report on website Pajiba.

Michael Mann (Heat, Public Enemies) is producing the movie while his daughter Ami Canaan Mann will direct.

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Jeff Bridges: 'Iron Man had no script'

Jeff Bridges has claimed that Iron Man had little in the way of a script when he joined the project.

The comic book adaptation went through a number of extensive redrafts before shooting, with much of the movie reportedly written or improvised during filming.

Bridges, who played Obadiah Stan in the 2008 picture, told The Times: "The crew would be in the studio, tapping their feet for us to get out of the trailer. We were in there for two or three hours, writing the scene for the day, man.

"I mean, come on. You'd think for a $200m movie, they'd have their s**t together. If I don't have any lines, then who am I? It was very, very frustrating."

He added: "Then I made this little inner adjustment that said, 'Hey, man. You're making a $200m student film. Just relax. We're fine. We're playing. We're messing around'.

"Nothing changed. But all of a sudden, I started laughing and going, 'Okay, I play your part, you play my part'. The crew would knock on the door - 'Are you ready?'. 'We'll be out in a little bit'.

"It turned out great. That's just it. You have to dance the dance that's in play."

Lead actor Robert Downey Jr. has reportedly worked on the script to follow-up Iron Man 2.

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Pattinson, Thurman sex scenes 'disturbing'

Robert Pattinson has reportedly described his sex scenes with Uma Thurman in Bel Ami as "kind of disturbing".

The 23-year-old actor stars as a corrupt journalist who becomes romantically involved with Thurman's wealthy woman in the upcoming period drama, based on a 1885 novel.

Speaking to the Daily Record, he said: "The sex scenes with Uma are kind of disturbing. Her character kind of uses sex as a sort of weapon and my character thinks like an animal.

"There's a lot of sex scenes in this film, so I'm asking quite a lot of myself, and with lots of different people as well."

Bel Ami, which also stars Christina Ricci and Kristin Scott Thomas, is scheduled for release next year.

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'Valentine's Day' sequel in the works

A sequel to this week's romantic comedy Valentine's Day is already in the works.

According to Deadline Hollywood, Garry Marshall and screenwriter Katherine Fugate are returning to steer the follow-up, which is titled New Year's Eve and will take place in New York City as the clock ticks over to January 1.

Several of the Valentine's Day cast - which includes Julia Roberts, Jessica Alba, Bradley Cooper, Ashton Kutcher, Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner - will be back for the new film.

Marshall was reportedly able to make Valentine's Day for under $50 million by securing the high profile ensemble cast for smaller fees and allowing them to leave quickly to make other projects.

Valentine's Day opens in cinemas this Friday.

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Quentin Tarantino: 'I am here to stay'

Quentin Tarantino has said that his ongoing success in the movie industry has proved his ability.

The director's Inglourious Basterds received eight Oscar nominations, including the 'Best Picture', 'Best Screenplay' and 'Best Director' prizes.

The nods are the first for any of his films since Robert Forster's unsuccessful nomination for 'Best Supporting Actor' for 1997's Jackie Brown.

Tarantino said: "I am simply very proud that Inglourious Basterds has been so well received.

"It's like this. I was always talked about for my first two films like I was some sort of flash in the pan. But then I went from flavour of the month, to flavour of the year, to flavour of the decade.

"Now, at the end of two decades in the business, well maybe I'm not the flavour of anything. I am here to stay."

However, Tarantino reiterated his plans to retire at 60 and become a "film critic and just become a man of letters".

He added: "I don't want to make old geriatric colostomy bag movies. I want to make hard-d**k movies and I want them all to come from the same place as Reservoir Dogs; from the same artist, from the same man."

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