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Tattoo' star joins 'Mission: Impossible 4'

One of the stars of Swedish thriller The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Michael Nyqvist, has joined the cast of Mission: Impossible 4.

Nyqvist will play the film's lead villain, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The actor joins Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton, Vladimir Mashkov and franchise veterans Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames and Simon Pegg in the sequel.

JJ Abrams is producing the picture, which will be directed by Brad Bird.

Mission: Impossible 4 is scheduled for a December 2011 release in US cinemas.

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Pike: 'Johnny English role not like Bond'

Rosamund Pike has revealed that her role in Johnny English Reborn is very different to that of her Bond girl.

Pike, whose involvement in the Rowan Atkinson spy spoof sequel was announced earlier this month, compared her upcoming part in the comedy to her character Miranda Frost in 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day.

According to The Mirror, she said: "Although it's a Bond spoof, it's nothing like being a Bond girl, because I've got a very interesting role to play actually.

"Not that the character in the Bond film wasn't interesting, but I don't get to play with guns or fight. There is a scene in a car, so there is an element of Bond about it. But she's quite a funny character."

The 31-year-old also said that Atkinson personally asked her to take part in the project.

"Rowan Atkinson came after he saw An Education and wanted me to do this part in the Johnny English film for him," she said. "It's a very, very funny script."

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Stephen Fry to play Mycroft in 'Sherlock 2'

Stephen Fry has revealed that he will play Mycroft Holmes in the upcoming Sherlock Holmes sequel.

The actor told Five Live's Danny Baker that he has been cast opposite Robert Downey Jr as the older brother of the Baker Street detective.

"I'm playing Mycroft in the sequel to the Sherlock Holmes film Guy Ritchie directed with Robert Downey Jr," he said.

Fry noted that he is looking forward to the part, although he admitted that he more enjoys taking on a leading role, as he did in 1997 biopic Wilde.

"That sort of part (Sherlock Holmes) is fun, but just once in a while to play a genuine all-round sort of lead figure with complexity and tragedy and wit and all the sort of things that Oscar [Wilde] had was a once-in-a-lifeftime thrill," Fry explained.

Downey Jr and Jude Law will return for the Sherlock Holmes follow-up, while The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo star Noomi Rapace will play the love interest, a French gypsy.

Sherlock Holmes 2 is due to film this year for a December 16, 2011 release

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Darren Aronofsky may reboot 'Superman'

Director Darren Aronofsky may direct the Christopher Nolan-produced reboot of Superman, it has been announced.

Aronofsky reportedly met with Nolan, according to the LA Times. Aronofsky, whose latest film Black Swan has earned early Oscar buzz, famously resists taking on bigger-budget studio pictures. However, since Nolan is looking to bring an auteur vision to the comic mythology, Aronofsky appears to be interested.

Other directors in the running include Tony Scott, Matt Reeves, Duncan Jones, Zack Snyder and Jonathan Liebesman.

Aronofsky claims that he is currently developing Robocop, the remake of the 1980s action movie. Yet, as there are rumours that the project is on hold due to the financial problems at MGM, Aronofsky may be free to take on Superman.

"I think I'm still attached," Aronofsky said of Robocop at the Toronto International Film Festival. "I don't know. I haven't heard from anyone in a while."

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Verbinski, Depp reuniting for 'Lone Ranger'?

Pirates Of The Caribbean director Gore Verbinski could reunite with Johnny Depp on The Lone Ranger, reports Deadline.

The filmmaker is in talks to helm the Disney movie, which is also being overseen by Pirates producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

Depp is attached to play Tonto, the Native American sidekick of the eponymous masked hero.

Verbinski recently worked with Depp on the animated feature Rango, due for release next year.

The Lone Ranger first appeared on a radio show in the '30s which spun off into movies, TV shows, comic books and toy lines. His last big screen appearance was in 1981's The Legend Of The Lone Ranger.

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Affleck 'considered for new Superman film'

Ben Affleck was under strong consideration to become the director of the new Superman film, according to reports.

IGN claims that distributor Warner Bros. was keen for Affleck to follow his recent success with The Town.

The film, which Affleck both directed and starred in, received widespread critical and commercial acclaim, prompting Warner Bros. to approach him about its Superman reboot.

However, The Hollywood Reporter has now claimed that Affleck is no longer pursuing the role as a possibility.

There has been much recent speculation over who will direct the Christopher Nolan-produced reboot, with names including Zack Snyder, Tony Scott and Darren Aronofsky thought to be in the frame.

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'Tron' to continue after sequel

Disney has reportedly expressed its confidence in the upcoming Tron: Legacy by planning a number of follow-up projects for the franchise.

Tron: Legacy, which will release on December 17, is a big budget sequel to the 1982 cult hit Tron starring Jeff Bridges.

Bleeding Cool reports that an animated Tron series is to begin airing in late 2011 on the Disney Channel.

Disney has already announced that preceding the animated show will be a ten-part micro-series airing on Disney XD that aims to bridge the gap between this year's film sequel and the new series.

It has also been rumoured that Tron Uprising may be the title of the new animation.

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Aronofsky wants Portman for 'Superman'?

Natalie Portman could reportedly play Lois Lane in the new Superman movie if Darren Aronofsky signs to direct.

According to Moviehole, Aronofsky is on the shortlist of directors that Warner Bros and producer Christopher Nolan are considering to take the helm on Superman.

It is also thought that Aronofsky wants to cast Portman, the star of his latest film Black Swan, as Lois if he is offered the job.

Other filmmakers in the running include Tony Scott, Matt Reeves, Duncan Jones, Zack Snyder and Jonathan Liebesman.

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Mission: Impossible 4' to film in Dubai

Parts of the upcoming Mission: Impossible 4 will reportedly be filmed in Dubai.

According to Reuters, the production is to film in Dubai for three weeks. The city will be one of the many international locations where the movie will be shot.

"Preparations for filming in Dubai have been agreed with the production company, Paramount, following two months of meetings and location scouting," read a statement from the Dubai Government Media Office.

It continued: "Actual filming of the project, that will attract more than 400 industry professionals, is expected to commence within a few weeks."

The sequel, directed by Brad Bird, stars Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton, Vladimir Mashkov, Ving Rhames, Michael Nyqvist and Simon Pegg.

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Whedon: 'Avengers won't be a lull fest'

Joss Whedon has said that his adaptation of The Avengers will not be a "lull fest".

The project, which is scheduled for a 2012 release, has a roster of high-profile actors stepping into the comic book roles, including Robert Downey Jr and Scarlett Johansson revisiting their Iron Man 2 characters and Samuel L. Jackson joining as Nick Fury.

Speaking to SFX, Whedon admitted that he was conflicted between producing a comic book action movie and a more dramatic acting tome.

He said: "What I will struggle with, in the outline and throughout, is that I would like to put these actors in a room and just make Glengarry Glen Ross.

"We're talking about really exciting people and at the same time I have to keep the momentum of the thing going. I can't let it turn into a lull fest."

Whedon said of Mark Ruffalo's Hulk: "He was my first choice to play the part, and the fact he is playing the part is nuts! They went to great lengths to make that happen and they understood exactly why he was right for the part."

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Josh Holloway boards 'Mission: Impossible'

Josh Holloway has boarded the cast of the latest Mission: Impossible movie.

The Lost star will play a member to the Impossible Mission Force led by Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Director Brad Bird is at the helm of the fourth franchise instalment, rumoured to be titled The Mission, while returning cast-members Ving Rhames and Simon Pegg will be joined by newcomers Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton and Vladimir Mashkov.

Cruise, Paula Wagner and J.J. Abrams are producing the blockbuster, which will shoot in Vancouver, Prague and Dubai this autumn to make a December 2011 release.

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Bilson joins Ritter for 'BFF and Baby'

Rachel Bilson has reportedly joined the cast of indie comedy BFF and Baby.

The film will also star Breaking Bad actress Krysten Ritter and Kate Bosworth, best known for her role as Lois Lane in Superman Returns.

Empire reports that Ritter also co-wrote the film's script with acclaimed director Kat Coiro.

The movie follows the problems that arise for three best friends following the arrival of a baby in their lives.

Ritter's character will reportedly give birth and her two roommates are forced to help her adjust.

Filming on BFF and Baby is scheduled to begin in October. It is slated for release sometime in 2011.

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Conan' sequel already in the works?

There may already be a sequel planned to the upcoming Conan the Barbarian reboot, rumours suggest.

The film, based on the original character created by Robert E. Howard, is currently in post-production but reports indicate that work has already begun on a follow-up.

A source told IGN that the sequel will feature a plot and characters similar to one of Howard's original Conan tales.

"There is no doubt this is Howard's young Conan," reports Conan Movie Blog on the progressing script.

Arnold Schwarzenegger originally appeared as Conan in the 1982 film, while Jason Momoa will play the protagonist in the reboot.

No release date has been officially announced but it is expected that Conan will open in 2011.

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Jared Harris cast as 'Sherlock's Moriarty

Mad Men star Jared Harris will play Professor Moriarty in Sherlock Holmes 2, reports Latino Review.

The British actor, who has a recurring role as Lane Pryce in the AMC drama, has won the role of Holmes's arch-nemesis. Actors including Brad Pitt, Daniel Day-Lewis and Gary Oldman had previously been linked to the part.

Moriarty faced off against Holmes in the Arthur Conan Doyle stories The Final Problem and The Valley Of Fear.

Harris, son of the late Richard Harris, has also featured in The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Resident Evil: Apocalypse and Igby Goes Down.

Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law will return for the sequel along with director Guy Ritchie. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo's Noomi Rapace and Stephen Fry also have roles in the movie.

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Caine: 'Batman 3 could shoot next May'

Michael Caine has revealed that the next Batman movie is likely to begin production next autumn.

Speaking to Radio 1's Chris Moyles on Wednesday, Caine said that he expects filming to start on the Dark Knight follow-up "probably in May next year".

When asked if he would return to play Alfred, the actor replied: "I assume I'm there. In the movie business, you never believe anything, you assume."

Christian Bale is expected to return to the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman for director Chris Nolan's superhero sequel.

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Christopher Nolan confirms 'Batman' return

Christopher Nolan has confirmed that he will return to the director's chair for the new Batman movie.

Speaking to Empire, the filmmaker revealed that a third stint behind the camera for the superhero franchise is "becoming inevitable".

He said: "I feel myself falling into it, I guess. And getting it all figured out and I'm pretty excited about what we're doing so... If I haven't announced it, I think that people probably all know at this point that I'm doing it."

Nolan added that he is still working on the script for the Dark Knight follow-up with brother Jonathan Nolan.

Michael Caine recently claimed that the new Batman movie will begin production next May.

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Chris Pine eyes 'Welcome to People' lead

Chris Pine has reportedly opened talks to take on the lead role in upcoming drama Welcome to the People.

The project is the directorial debut from Star Trek and Transformers co-writer Alex Kurtzman, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The film would mark Pine and Kurtzman's second collaboration since Pine starred as James Kirk in Star Trek.

People centres on a man who meets an alcoholic sister he never knew he had after his father dies. He delivers $150,000 in cash to her and becomes involved in the life of her angry young son.

Kurtzman wrote the script with Roberto Orci. The pair worked together on Star Trek and a number of other projects, including the Transformers movies.

Kurtzman and Orci, who are producing the movie through their Paper Products banner at DreamWorks, also penned the script for the upcoming Cowboys & Aliens.

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Emma Thompson 'in talks for Men In Black 3'

Emma Thompson is in negotiations to star in Men In Black 3, according to sources.

The 51-year-old actress is apparently being lined up to play forthright MIB operative Agent Oh, who attempts to deal with a prison breakout during the course of the film.

Both Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are to reprise their roles as Agents Jay and Kay,
although The Hollywood Reporter claims that Josh Brolin will play Kay for most of the movie, which is largely set in 1969.

Flight of the Conchords' Jemaine Clement has been cast as the movie's villain.

Filming on the Barry Sonnenfeld picture begins later this month with a view to a 2012 release date.

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Ciaran Hinds signs up for 'Ghost Rider' 2

Ciaran Hinds has reportedly signed up for the role of the devil in the upcoming superhero sequel Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.

Empire claims that Hinds will appear as the film's villain, who attempts to possess the body of a child once he reaches maturity.

Nicolas Cage will reprise his role as the film's protagonist Johnny Blaze, who turns out to be the father of the child and must defeat the devil to protect his son.

Hinds, a seasoned actor, will next appear as Aberforth Dumbledore in the final Harry Potter films.

The upcoming Ghost Rider sequel was scripted by Batman Begins co-writer David Goyer and will be directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor.

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is scheduled to begin filming in November with an expected release date of February 17 2012.

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Stone reportedly offered 'Spider-Man' role

Emma Stone is to reportedly be offered the role of Mary Jane Watson in Sony's upcoming reboot of the Spider-Man series.

According to Deadline, Sony will "imminently" offer Stone the role of Peter Parker's long-time girlfriend, but have yet to officially agree to a deal.

Reports also suggest that Glee star Dianna Agron is under consideration for the supporting role of Peter Parker's on-off romantic interest Gwen Stacy, along with previous reported contenders Mia Wasikowska, Georgina Haig and Dominique McElligott.

Stone most recently appeared in the acclaimed comedy Easy A and will next year star alongside Justin Timberlake in the ensemble film Friends With Benefits.

The currently untitled Spider-Man reboot is due to be released in 3D in 2012.

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