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Hudgens: 'I want to play Janis Joplin'

Vanessa Hudgens has revealed that she would like to be cast as Janis Joplin in the biopic of the late American singer.

Actress Zoey Deschanel was announced in 2006 as the lead for the long-stalled project about the star's life, while Pink and Renée Zellweger both dropped out of the running prior to that.

However, Hudgens admitted that she would love to take on the role after dressing like the 'Me And Bobby McGee' performer in her new film Beastly.

She told MTV: "I don't know [why]. In Beastly, there's a Halloween party, and it's kind of a high school Halloween party. All the girls are dressed up as sl*ts, and my character comes in as Janis Joplin."

She added: "I know I don't look much like her, but you can always hope, right?"

It was reported earlier that the 20-year-old could be facing a second nude photo scandal.

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Panettiere 'proud of campaign work'

Hayden Panettiere has reportedly announced that she is happy that fame allows her to get involved with good causes.

The I Love You, Beth Cooper actress has spoken out in favour of several environmental campaigns, such as anti-whale hunting organisations.

Speaking of her charity work, Panettiere told Cosmopolitan: "I get to travel across the world and meet amazing people. And I also get a platform to speak out on things I'm passionate about, one of which is the Whaleman Foundation.

"I'm in a very powerful position and so I feel a responsibility to speak out for causes I believe in. It's very empowering - especially for a young female."

She added: "It's sad but it's true that there are people who can work their entire lives trying to change the world and someone who is in the public eye can come along and say one thing and they've done more for that cause than the other person ever could.

"Being able to make a difference feels amazing."

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Pattinson 'threatened by Lautner'

Robert Pattinson has expressed concern about how close his Twilight co-stars Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner are becoming on set, reports claim.

Pattinson, who is rumoured to be dating Stewart in real life, is apparently threatened by her developing relationship with Lautner on the set of the vampire franchise's third instalment Eclipse.

An insider told Star: "[Lautner] definitely has a crush on Kristen. She treats him like a little brother."

The source added that Pattinson's jealousy results in him buying lots of presents for his leading lady, saying: "He looks for rare, vintage things which he knows Kristen likes."

Stewart recently said that she is so close to Lautner that she would "kill" for him.

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Tarantino: 'Basterds is no fairytale'

Quentin Tarantino has said that he does not see Inglourious Basterds as a fairytale.

Speaking at the UK press conference for the film, the director however admitted that viewers and critics were free to interpret the movie as such.

Tarantino explained: "The first thing I wrote was, 'Chapter One: Once upon a time in occupied France'. Some people have said, 'So, does that mean it's a fairytale?'

"Well if you want to look at it that way, feel free to look at it that way, and I think the movie works very well in that regard."

He added: "I personally do not look at it that way. The way I look at it is like this: My characters change the course of history.

"Now that didn't happen because my characters didn't exist. But if they had have existed, then everything that happens is quite plausible."

Eli Roth has described his part in Inglourious Basterds as a form of wish-fulfilment for a Jewish actor.

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McQuarrie tapped to write 'Wolverine 2'

Christopher McQuarrie has been hired to pen the sequel to X-Men Origins: Wolverine, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Valkyrie writer will script a story based on the '80s comic miniseries by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller. It will follow anithero Wolverine in Japan as he is faced with the prospect of curbing his aggression and following a samurai's code.

McQuarrie worked extensively on the first X-Men with his Usual Suspects director Bryan Singer, but took his name off the film to give screenwriting credit to David Hayter.

Jackman will serve as a producer on the new Wolverine, his fifth outing as the Marvel Comics character, alongside Lauren Shuler Donner.

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Stewart: 'Twilight would drive me mad'

Twilight actress Kristen Stewart has claimed that she would "go mad" if she was restricted to playing her role as Bella Swan in the film franchise.

The 19-year-old star has complemented her commitment to the movie adaptations of Stephenie Meyer's novels by appearing in a number of other projects, including forthcoming Joan Jett biopic The Runaways.

Stewart told EW: "It would've been smart to take some time off too, but I'm really glad I did Runaways. If it was Twilight all the time, I would go mad. To just play one character for four years, it's not what I do. I like to have variation. I like to change it up."

She continued: "To live one experience, it would be like I have this weird alter ego, alternate life, instead of slipping into a character for six weeks, sucking it dry, and leaving. It would be like four years of living like a f**king psycho person, thinking that I'm like Bella. You know what I mean?

"It would just be impossible for me. The tabloids would have a lot of crazy s**t to say about me in that case."

Stewart recently walked away with the choice actress drama prize at the Teen Choice Awards for her work on Twilight.

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Ratner wants Pattinson for 'Youngblood'

Brett Ratner has revealed that he wants Robert Pattinson to star in his upcoming comic adaptation Youngblood.

The X-Men director is currently working on the movie, based on the series by Rob Liefield, which revolves around a group of government sanctioned superheroes.

Speaking to MTV News about possible casting, he said: "Definitely Robert Pattinson. He just feels like he belongs in that world.

"I don't only see him as a vampire. He's a really good actor. He could do anything. He just has that look... I picture him on Youngblood for sure."

Ratner did not specify which character he wants Pattinson to play, although it has been speculated that he could have tapped him for the role of team leader and expert marksman 'Shaft'.

Youngblood was one of the most popular comic book series of the 1990s.

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Sheen movie uses open online auditions

Producers on the new Michael Sheen movie Submarine have launched open auditions online.

Aspiring stars can upload their performances on a new website, which has been launched to find new young talent. According to the BBC, nearly 100 people have submitted videos for the three junior lead roles.

Submarine, based on a novel by Swansea-based author Joe Dunthorne, is being directed by Richard Ayoade, whose credits include The IT Crowd and The Mighty Boosh.

The film follows the story of Swansea teenager Oliver Tate, who attempts to woo a girl called Jordana while also preventing his mother from leaving his father for a dance teacher.

Producer Warp Films is still recruiting for the roles of Oliver, Jordana and Oliver's friend Chips.

Sheen and Hot Fuzz's Paddy Considine have been cast in the lead roles.

Warp Films's Grant Keir said: "This gives young actors the chance to join an A-list cast that Warp Films have already secured, including Michael Sheen of Frost/Nixon and Paddy Considine of Hot Fuzz."

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Jovovich not worried over career future

Milla Jovovich has revealed that she has a new relaxed approach to her career thanks to her young daughter Ever.

The Resident Evil actress and her partner Paul Anderson welcomed Ever's arrival in November 2007 following a five-year romance.

"She's the biggest single teacher in the world for me," Jovovich told the Liverpool Daily Post. "When you have a baby, the baby becomes so important that only really tangible problems become important rather than all these emotional concerns that you have before.

"Pre-children you create so many problems for yourself, like, 'Am I ready for this audition?' and you fret loads about whether you're good enough, but now I have Ever, it's not such a big deal.

"Even if I don't get the job, I know I'm going to be really busy as a mum. And even if I didn't do another film again, being a mum is a full-time job."

Jovovich recently announced plans to marry Anderson on August 22.

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Church: 'I pined to work with Murphy'

Thomas Haden Church has said that he has wanted to work with Eddie Murphy for the past two decades.

The Sideways star appears as Murphy's financial market rival in new comedy Imagine That.

Church told Metro: "I actually did this to work with Eddie, although I also wanted to do a movie my daughter could see.

"I've pined to work with him since I became an actor 20 years ago. He's just so natural. I don't really know if he could teach anybody. It's so effortless for him."

He added: "He was a movie star when he was 19, 20 years old, because he had such a gift and he continues to thrive as a performer.

"What I took away from the experience is his drive to make things entertaining and unique."

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Jetsons 'won't use Sin City effects'

Robert Rodriguez has revealed that he will use a mix of technologies for his upcoming live-action version of The Jetsons.

The filmmaker announced his plans to adapt the 1960s Hanna Barbera cartoon about a futuristic family into a full-length feature in June.

Rodriguez, who previously said that he hopes to start production on the project next year, is currently attached to co-direct Machete, as well as prepping the thriller Nerverackers and working on a Predator reboot and a possible sequel to Sin City.

The latter employed a digital backlot technology, also known as a green screen, during its filming. However, the 41-year-old insisted that he will not rely solely on the effect to render the year 2062 for The Jetsons.

He told Sci-Fi Wire: "It would have to be a mix. It wouldn't be all green screen."

The Jetsons originally aired on ABC from 1962 to 1963.

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'Godzilla' to return to cinemas?

A new Godzilla movie is making its way to cinemas, it has been reported.

The radioactive prehistoric creature was first introduced to audiences in 1954 Japanese film Gojira, while the character was featured in 28 pictures until 2004's Godzilla: Final Wars.

Legendary Pictures is in early discussions to reboot the monster movie franchise, according to Bloody Disgusting.

However, 2012 director Roland Emmerich apparently said that he has no plans to helm a sequel to his 1998 update, which starred Matthew Broderick.

In 2004, the fire-breathing lizard received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the creature.

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Tarantino to adapt Len Deighton books?

Quentin Tarantino has admitted that he has thought about adapting Len Deighton books into a film series.

The Inglourious Basterds director said that he is a fan of the author's spy novels and would relish the chance to work in England.

He told The Sun: "I love England. It would be a wonderful life experience to have an excuse to work here for six or nine months.

"One of the things I enjoy musing about doing is the trilogy of Len Deighton books - Berlin Game, Mexico Set and London Match."

He added: "The story takes place in the Cold War and follows a spy named Bernard Samson. What is attractive is the really great characters and the wonderful opportunities of British and German casting."

The Pulp Fiction filmmaker recently said that he was not surprised by the mixed response to his latest film, which is set during Word War II.

Inglourious Basterds opens in cinemas on August 21.

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Miley Cyrus for 'Sex And The City 2'?

Miley Cyrus has been strongly rumoured to star in the new Sex And The City movie.

The Hannah Montana star is reportedly hoping that securing a role in the franchise's sequel will help her gain credence as a serious actress, with studio insiders suggesting that the raunchy storylines of the film may have influenced the Disney performer to consider accepting the part.

"Miley sees this as a transition from teen stardom to more adult roles," a source told Showbiz Spy. "We're all wondering how long it will take Kim to have Miley knocking back Cosmos and ogling all the men.

"Seriously though, all the girls are excited to have Miley on board."

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Aniston 'will do own singing in Goree'

Jennifer Aniston is to do her own singing in the film Goree Girls, it has emerged.

The former Friends actress is producing and starring in the real-life prison-themed drama about an assembly of women who start a country and western group while behind bars in the 1940s.

The movie's director Michael Sucsy revealed that the 40-year-old will harmonise along with other actresses who have yet to be cast.

He told E!: "She can sing and she's going to learn how to play the Dobro [guitar]."

The filmmaker added that he is not looking for musicians to portray the other inmates as the actual Girls had a learning curve when it came to forming their band.

He added: "These women learned to harmonise and they learned to play instruments. They weren't these amazing, accomplished singers who banded together. That's what's interesting about it."

Aniston's ex-boyfriend John Mayer earlier said that she has a fantastic voice.

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Tarantino 'doesn't want limp-d*** movies'

Quentin Tarantino has said that he admires film directors who retire at a young age rather than blot their filmography with weaker movies.

Speaking at the UK press conference for Inglourious Basterds, the director admitted that he had one eye on his own legacy when making pictures.

Tarantino said: "I believe that a filmmaker lives or dies by their filmography. If you muck about too much, well then you've just cheapened your entire artistic standard.

"I admire directors that retire at a certain age, so they don't just cheapen their filmography with four limp-d**k old man movies at the end of it.

"That was behind the idea of saying something like, 'The Fourth Film by Quentin Tarantino' (the tagline for Kill Bill: Vol. 1) Now you can say that was self-aggrandising, and maybe it is to some degree or another."

He added: "But you know the thing is - and I'm not touting them that way anymore - but I think it is very realistic to say that your first movie is your first movie, and your second movie is your second movie, and so on.

"I am a student of cinema and I've seen where directors have gone wrong. I've seen where they've gone off track or off the road, or there's not that excitement about their work that happened before, and frankly I don't want that to happen to me."

Tarantino recently said that he will retire by the age of 60 because he believes that directors get worse with age, rather than better.

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Robert Downey Jr to play vampire Lestat?

Robert Downey Jr is rumoured to be in negotiations to play the vampire Lestat Du Lioncort.

According to Bloody Disgusting, the Iron Man star is in talks with Universal Pictures to reboot Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles.

If confirmed, Downey Jr would be the third actor to portray Lestat, preceded by Stuart Townsend in the 2002 film Queen Of The Damned, and more notably Tom Cruise in Interview With The Vampire in 1994.

It has not yet been revealed which book in the series the studio will launch into production.

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Matt Damon: 'I definitely got doughy'

Matt Damon has reportedly said that he enjoyed packing on the weight for his upcoming movie The Informant!.

The Oscar winner has insisted that gaining 30 pounds for Steven Soderbergh's comedy-thriller was pure bliss.

Damon told Entertainment Weekly: "I definitely got doughy. I started eating like crazy and drinking dark beer.

"Between meals on set, I’d eat a No. 1 Value Meal at McDonald’s and then Doritos on top of it. It was absolute heaven."

The Informant! is released in cinemas on September 18 in the US and on November 20 in the UK.

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Grant 'considering retiring from acting'

Hugh Grant has revealed that he is contemplating retiring from acting once again.

The Music And Lyrics star has admitted that he "freezes" and experiences severe attacks while cameras begin to film.

Grant told Entertainment Weekly: "I like everything about filming except the acting. I'm wonderful in rehearsals, but I've never been very good when they actually switch the cameras on.

"In recent years, I've had really bad attacks, where I totally freeze up. I thought, 'Well, if I'm going to get stage fright, then I'm packing it in'."

He added: "I feel foolish having said so often, 'Oh, I don't want to do any more [films]'. And then I always do."

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Brad Pitt: 'I feel like I’m done with acting'

Brad Pitt has suggested that he might give up acting in the near future.

The 45-year-old, who recently opened up about getting older, has revealed that he has achieved many of his career goals and feels that retiring from acting could be a possibility.

Pitt told The Times: "I think [acting] is a younger man’s game - there are fewer interesting parts for older people and we all get older.

"But I feel like I’ve done it. I’ve kind of had my time and that’s quite freeing."

He added: "I like a bit of extreme and I’m always looking for other areas and pushing in different directions.

"But it’s kind of incumbent on what comes your way to pick from."

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