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Radcliffe, Watson 'highest grossing stars'

Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson have been named the highest grossing actors of the decade by the Guinness World Records organisation.

This year's edition of the world record book lists Radcliffe as the highest grossing actor of the decade, with an average of $558 million (£335 million) per film.

His Harry Potter co-star Emma Watson earned the record of highest average box office gross for an actress, with her six films averaging $753.7 million each.

Editor Craig Glenday said: "From wizards and superheroes to vampires and Vulcans, this was a fantastic decade for Hollywood and Guinness World Records was there to capture it all."

Angelina Jolie was named the most powerful actress in this year's Guinness World Records collection, based on web searches, Forbes earnings and Celebdaq share prices.

Her partner Brad Pitt lost out to Johnny Depp as the most powerful actor.

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Michael Caine: 'I miss sexy roles'

Michael Caine has admitted that he misses being the romantic lead in his more recent films.

The Zulu star told Metro that it is true that he is no longer cast in sexual roles against female stars.

Caine said: "I suppose I am missing the roles where I'm dishing out the sex.

"I've just made - in my seventies - films with Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé Knowles, Charlize Theron and Scarlett Johansson, but I'm just the old duffer in the corner."

Of his more sombre roles, he added: "I never think about my own mortality. No, no, you must never do that. I always have so many plans for what I'm doing. I've behaved my entire life as if I'm immortal."

Caine also confirmed that shooting would not begin on the next Batman movie until 2011 at the earliest because of director Christopher Nolan's continuing work on Inception.

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Spielberg: 'I'm still making Lincoln film'

Steven Spielberg has reinforced his determination to make an Abraham Lincoln biopic.

The filmmaker has been eager to direct a movie exploring Lincoln's life for several years - however, his Liam Neeson-led project will not go into production before Robert Redford's rival film The Conspirator.

Speaking to Variety, Spielberg said that President Lincoln provided "inexhaustible" subject matter for a feature film.

"We are very happy that Redford will be doing this Lincoln movie," he said. "It is completely different from what our DreamWorks Lincoln movie will be, and we believe that it will add to the commercial potential of our film. Lincoln as a subject is inexhaustible."

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'Battleship' to arrive summer 2011

Universal will release its movie version of popular Hasbro board game Battleship on July 1, 2011.

Hancock director Peter Berg has signed a deal to make the film, written by brothers Jon and Erich Hoeber and to be produced by Scott Stuber and Hasbro pair Brian Goldner and Bennett Schneir.

Berg told Variety that his interest in telling a maritime adventure stems from his naval historian father.

"I've been consumed with doing one of these since I tried to make a film about John Paul Jones, the founder of the American Navy," Berg remarked. "As a kid, I was dragged from Navy museum to museum, and spent so much time on ships, listening to my father talk about the great battles of WWII."

The filmmaker added that his present-day story will involve "an international five-ship fleet engaged in a very dynamic, violent and intense battle".

Battleship will reportedly begin filming next spring.

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Sheen 'playing nightclub host in 'Tron'

Michael Sheen has revealed that he is to play a nightclub host in the forthcoming Tron Legacy.

The New Moon star was previously said to play a villain in the follow-up to the 1982 film, while it had been reported that his role was to consist of working as a computer-generated foil to Jeff Bridges's Kevin Flynn character.

He told Coming Soon: "My stuff was mainly in this amazing set that they built because I'm a nightclub host, so they built the nightclub and there were hundreds of extras and it was one of those great scenes where there's just loads going on."

Tron Legacy will be released in cinemas on December 17, 2010.

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Davis "so excited" about 'SATC' return

Kristin Davis has admitted that she was "so excited" to return to the set of Sex And The City.

The actress, who plays Charlotte York-Goldenblatt in the franchise, began production on the highly-anticipated sequel to last summer's movie earlier this month.

Speaking to Us Weekly, she said: "We are so happy and so excited to get back together.

"The best thing about this is getting to be with your girlfriends 18 hours a day and eating lunch and dinner together every day, which nobody gets to do in their lives."

Discussing her character's storyline, she said: "[Charlotte] has two kids now. We'll have to see what that's like for her.

"The first movie was all pent-up things we hadn't finished in the show. Now we're just starting fresh, in a way. It's a new adventure!"

She added that the current recession would feature in the movie, explaining: "If you think about the show, we always tried to be in sync with New York and the country. It's not like we tried to pretend 9/11didn't happen. That would be crazy."

Davis's co-star Kim Cattrall previously admitted that it has been a "blast" to film the sequel, which is due in cinemas on May 28, 2010.

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Cattrall: 'Filming 'SATC 2' is a blast'

Kim Cattrall has reportedly admitted that she and her co-stars are having a "blast" filming the Sex And The City sequel.

Shooting of the highly-anticipated follow-up to the first film got underway in New York City earlier this month

The 53-year-old, who plays Samantha Jones, said that audiences can expect "lots of fun" when the film arrives in cinemas on May 28, 2010. She added that Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis and herself enjoyed filming an '80s flashback sequence.

She told People: "It was so much fun to relive the wild and crazy fashions of the '80s. I absolutely loved the four different looks of all of us. We were all so uniquely different that we all couldn't stop admiring our different looks.

"There was lots of laughing, and it was a blast!"

She added: "Working with the three women is so easy. I mean seven years of doing the series and the first movie and now two years later being back feels like being home. It's so much fun.

"There is a saying that you can't go home again but on Sex And the City, you can."

It was reported earlier that Cattrall revealed a minor plot spoiler when she accidentally flashed a script page at photographers.

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'Spider-Man 4' to get joint IMAX release

Spider-Man 4 will be released simultaneously in IMAX and traditional theatres, Sony Pictures and the IMAX Corporation has announced.

The latest movie in the Marvel superhero series, which sees director Sam Raimi and star Tobey Maguire return to the franchise, will make its worldwide debut on May 5, 2011.

"The last two Spider-Man releases have been available in IMAX theaters, and we're very much looking forward to our return to a wider IMAX theatre network with this exciting new chapter in the continuing adventures of Spider-Man," said Rory Bruer, president of worldwide distribution for Sony Pictures.

IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond added: "Spider-Man continues to be one of the world's most popular motion picture franchises, and we are very excited to include the latest chapter as part of our 2011 slate."

The three Spider-Man movies have pulled in more than $2.5 billion in worldwide box office takings since the release of the first movie in 2002.

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Harris, Roberts head for 'Virginia'

Ed Harris and Emma Roberts have joined the cast of indie drama What's Wrong With Virginia, reports Variety.

Amy Madigan will also star in the project, which is being directed and scripted by Dustin Lance Black (Milk).

Harris has replaced Liam Neeson in the role of a sheriff, who has his state senate bid placed in jeopardy by his daughter's (Roberts) relationship with the son of a "psychologically disturbed woman". Madigan is cast as the sheriff's wife.

Jennifer Connelly was previously confirmed to play the title character. Connelly and Harris have worked together twice before on Pollock and A Beautiful Mind.

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Morgan 'cast in Red Dawn remake'

Jeffrey Dean Morgan has reportedly signed on for the update of Red Dawn.

The Watchmen actor is to play the role of a pilot in the remake starring Chris Hemsworth, Connor Cruise, Josh Peck and Adrianne Palicki.

The 1984 film - featuring late actor Patrick Swayze - focused on a Chinese and Russian invasion on US soil, while a band of teenagers form their own militia to combat the marauding forces with the help of one adult, played by actor Powers Boothe.

Morgan told Coming Soon: "I guess I'm more or less the old Powers Boothe character. There's all the kids and Boothe is the pilot that lands in the film and kind of helps them take down the bad guys. Blow communism away.

"It's a really good, young cast. I'll be the old guy in it, which is cool."

It was reported earlier that Morgan had expressed an interest in playing the lead in Guy Ritchie's adaptation of comic book Lobo.

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Bay 'to meet on Transformers 3 release date'

Michael Bay has revealed that he is having a meeting this week to discuss the release date of Transformers 3.

DreamWorks and Paramount had previously greenlit the latest instalment to open in cinemas on July 1, 2011.

However, the 44-year-old filmmaker recently admitted that he wanted "to take some time off" from the franchise. Prior to that statement, he said that he was not interested in helming future Transformers films.

According to his website, Bay will be meeting with Steven Spielberg and screenwriter Ehren Kruger later this week to discuss ideas for the project's third cinematic outing. He also explained that he will have a better idea of when the proposed venture will make its big screen debut.

The helmer earlier defended star Megan Fox, after the film crew blasted her in an open letter as being "ungracious".

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Evans: 'I'm up for edgier Fantastic Four'

Chris Evans has admitted that he is in favour of the reboot of the Fantastic Four films.

Studio 20th Century Fox announced earlier this month that it planned to overhaul the superhero franchise, while it was not clear if the stars of the first two movies would be involved in the update.

The 28-year-old, who played Johnny Storm in the Marvel Comic adaptations, said that he would like to see the venture take on a darker edge akin to what director Christopher Nolan did with The Dark Knight.

He told Collider: "I think there's room to readjust the tone in Fantastic Four as it was for Batman. If they can go make a good, dark, edgy Fantastic Four right on."

The actor added that he would be interested in reprising Storm, especially if Nolan was brought on to helm the production.

He said: "So if Fantastic Four got rebooted and Christopher Nolan was going to direct it and said, 'Do you want to play Johnny Storm again?' I'd be in those blue f**king tights."

Evans recently joined the cast of Edgar Wright's adaptation of comic book Scott Pilgrim Vs The World.

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Morrissey: 'Switch to directing was hard'

David Morrissey has admitted that he found it difficult to go from in front of the camera to behind it for his debut cinematic directorial feature Don't Worry About Me.

Speaking at the press launch for the BFI London Film Festival, the actor told DS that the change was a significant one.

Morrissey said of directing: "It's a total immersion in what you're doing. As an actor you come into a job a little late - people have made decisions, the sets have been built.

"Then you leave the job early when everyone goes and puts the music on it and edits it. This was the total package for me."

He added: "It's a different thing and a wonderful feeling and I certainly want to do it again and again. But I am an actor, that's what I do, and I love doing that.

"I think I'll always be an actor who directs a bit. And I would never direct myself because I'm such an arse when I'm acting!"

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Robert Downey Jr 'humbled by homeless'

Robert Downey Jr has revealed that he was humbled while working with homeless people on his forthcoming film The Soloist.

The actor successfully turned his own life around nine years ago, quitting drugs after a court-ordered stay in rehab that followed numerous brushes with the law as well as one year in a California prison.

According to Contactmusic, the star said that he was confronted by memories of his old life when he visited Los Angeles' rundown Skid Row area to film scenes for the new drama.

He explained: "I've been that train wreck, and I've been that person next to that train wreck. It turned into this incredibly, wonderfully, humbling three months on Skid Row, which is probably exactly what I needed.

"I can't think of anyone who doesn't relate to the metaphor of derailment and just how awful and tragic that is."

As previously reported, Downey Jr was recently announced as the frontrunner to star in Steven Spielberg's upcoming Harvey remake.

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'A-Team' remake casting update: 'District 9' star Sharlto Copley to play Murdoch; Jessica Biel to also star

Yes, District 9 is a theatrical hit, and now its 35-year old unknown lead Sharlto Copley is joining the Hollywood big leagues. Twentieth Century Fox confirms that the South African Copley will play the goofy oddball pilot H.M. “Howling Mad” Murdoch in Twentieth Century Fox’s remake of The A-Team from director Joe Carnahan. Also, joining the cast of Liam Neeson (Col. John “Hannibal” Smith), Bradley Cooper (Lt. Templeton “Face” Peck), and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (B.A. Baracas) is Jessica Biel who will portray an ex-flame of Faceman’s. Watchmen’s Patrick Wilson will also be featured as a CIA operative. While the premise of Carnahan’s A-Team will still center on four war vets wrongly convicted of a crime they didn’t commit, the tone will be less silly and more slick. Production has already begun on the Vancouver-based set with the high-octane actioner set to bow next June.

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Firth: 'No Abba music in Mamma Mia! sequel'

Colin Firth has said that the Mamma Mia! sequel won't feature music from Abba.

Speaking to Collider, Firth revealed that songwriter Benny Andersson had "put the kibosh" on using more of the Swedish pop group's tracks in a potential follow-up.

"[Benny] said it's not going to happen with Abba," Firth remarked. "We're not using the back catalogue. He, I think, has other ambitions. The main thing is they've used the songs you would need for that musical and using the rest of the catalogue... I don't know, you'd have to ask him"

Firth insisted that a sequel to last year's box office hit is still a possibility, but soundtracked by songs from other groups.

"From what I'm understanding, the people who do want to make it are considering the possibility of using another band's music. Why not?" Firth added. "But that's speculation."

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WB, DC have 'no plans' for new 'Superman'

DC Entertainment head Diane Nelson has admitted that the company has no plans to make a new Superman movie.

Speaking to MTV, Nelson said that the newly-formed firm and its parent Warner Bros are not looking to make a new Man of Steel film in the near future.

"We actually don't have any current plans for Superman," Nelson said. "We've obviously done a lot of great things behind the property in our history, and it's a key part of the family, but we don't have current plans behind Superman."

The character, portrayed by Christopher Reeve, appeared in four movies in the late '70s and '80s. The franchise was resurrected in 2006's Superman Returns with Bryan Singer directing Brandon Routh in the title role.

The Superman property is currently embroiled in a copyright battle between co-creator Jerry Siegel's estate and Warner Bros and DC Comics.

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Carlyle 'will stop doing British films'

Robert Carlyle has reportedly said that he will stop making films in Britain after the supposed commercial failure of two of his recent movies.

The actor is said to be disappointed with the reaction to I Know You Know and the BAFTA Scotland Award-winning Summer.

Carlyle told the Daily Record: "I made two movies about 18 months ago. In my opinion, I think they are the best performances I have ever given.

"I am very, very proud of these films. But they were only seen by about 20 people and I've had it. I'm not doing it for a while."

Last week, Carlyle suggested that director Danny Boyle was "edging closer" to making Porno, the sequel to 1996 hit Trainspotting.

He has also praised the quality of US television compared to cinema features.

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'Trek' sequel to deal with modern issues

J.J. Abrams has hinted that his Star Trek sequel will reflect modern-day issues.

Speaking to the Los Angeles Times, Abrams said that he is keen for the next Trek outing to offer up contemporary social commentary.

"The ambition for a sequel to Star Trek is to make a movie that's worthy of the audience and not just a second movie that feels tacked on," he explained. "The first movie was so concerned with just setting up the characters - their meeting each and galvanizing that family - that in many ways a sequel will have a very different mission."

He continued: "It needs to do what [creator Gene] Roddenberry did so well, which is allegory. It needs to tell a story that has connection to what is familiar and what is relevant. It also needs to tell it in a spectacular way that hides the machinery and in a primarily entertaining and hopefully moving story.

"There needs to be relevance, yes, and that doesn't mean it should be pretentious. If there are simple truths - truths connected to what we live - that elevates any story."

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Greene: 'Twilight will become guy-friendly'

Twilight star Ashley Greene has claimed that the franchise will soon be more appealing to male movie fans.

The 22-year-old actress, who plays Alice Cullen in the films, suggested that third instalment Eclipse marks a turning point in the story because of its darker tone.

Speaking to MTV, Greene explained: "I think it'll be different. I think it's going to be a battle between the studio and the director [David Slade], and it's going to be a hard balance, 'cause I think he's a little more focused on it being real and maybe it being gorier and a little dark and kind of dramatic."

The original movie, which focused on the relationship between Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), was released to cinemas last year. The cast and crew are currently working on Eclipse following the completion of production on second film New Moon, which is out in November.

She continued: "The first one was very focused on this love story and really sweet and it was beautiful, but it didn't have a lot of stuff that guys would go, 'Yeah, I want to go see that'.

"There's going to be a lot more focus on [action], and the fight scene will have more emphasis on it. I definitely think it will be a little more guy-friendly."

Greene added that she has been busy with stunt training to prepare for the new direction.

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