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The Dark Knight's Christopher Nolan will write and direct science-fiction action film Inception for Warner Bros.

The movie is described by The Hollywood Reporter as "a contemporary sci-fi actioner set within the architecture of the mind".

The British filmmaker will steer Inception before moving on to his third Batman feature. He is looking to begin production this summer for a summer 2010 release.

Warner Bros president Jeff Robinov expressed his delight at collaborating with Nolan again, calling him "a visionary filmmaker who continually raises the bar with each movie he makes".

Nolan is also attached to a big screen remake of The Prisoner.

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Thom Yorke may contribute some songs to the soundtrack of the upcoming Terminator Salvation movie.

The film's director Joseph McGingty Nichol - also known as McG - told the New York ComicCon convention that the Radiohead frontman may be involved.

McG said: "We talked about [composer Gustavo Santaolalla] getting with Thom Yorke from Radiohead, which I thought would be a very interesting combination."

Although the filmmaker opted for Simpsons theme-writer Danny Elfman ahead of Santaolalla, he said that he and Yorke may still "do a couple of sounds for the movie".

Earlier this year, Yorke's bandmate guitarist Jonny Greenwood picked up a Kermode Award for his work on the soundtrack of There Will Be Blood.

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Tom Cruise is expected to star opposite Denzel Washington in spy thriller The Matarese Circle.

The adaptation of Robert Ludlum's 1979 novel, which is being helmed by David Cronenberg, is scheduled for release in 2010, according to Variety.

Ludlum's book follows the story of enemy spies who are forced to work together against a conspiracy. The film will update the story from the Cold War to the present day.

Wanted writers Michael Brandt and Derek Haas are penning the script.

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Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Tom Felton have paid a hospital visit to the stuntman who was injured on the set of their latest film.

David Holmes, 25, was reported to have lost the feeling in his hands and legs after plunging to the ground while rehearsing an aerial stunt for Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows last month.

According to the Daily Mail, the actors visited Holmes at a North London hospital on Tuesday, where he is reportedly receiving specialist spinal care.

Felton, who plays Potter's arch nemesis Draco, was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was photographed crying outside the medical centre.

Radcliffe previously heaped praise on his stunt double, describing him as "an amazing gymnast".

Production on Deathly Hallows resumed last week after a Health and Safety Executive deemed the set safe enough to reopen.

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Richard Gere has admitted that he hates the title of his forthcoming movie The Hunting Party.

In the film, Gere plays a journalist who tracks down a war criminal loosely based on Radovan Karadzic, the man dubbed the "Butcher of Bosnia".

The actor told thelondonpaper: "I hate it. No-one could come up with a better one, so we were stuck with it.

"It was originally called Spring Break For Bosnia, but the irony of that didn't work. Plus we were told, if you had 'Bosnia' in the title, people would go, 'Mmm...no!'"

Gere added that Americans often lack knowledge of the rest of the world, making it hard for them to identify with other nationalities, and that the time he spent in Kosovo, Macedonia and Albania sensitised him to the old struggles of their citizens.

Earlier this week, former war reporter Martin Bell praised The Hunting Party for its realistic depiction of conflict in the Balkans.

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The Jonas Brothers have revealed that they want to write a song for the New Moon soundtrack.

Speaking to MTV, the popstars said that they are huge fans of Stephenie Meyer's vampire franchise, and would love the chance to be involved in the film adaptation of the follow-up to last year's Twilight.

"[Twilight] was obviously a huge success, and if they asked us to be a part of [the sequel], that would be great," said Nick Jonas. "It would be really cool."

However, he confessed that the band's hectic schedule meant they had not actually seen the first film yet: "We're looking forward to seeing it. We've been a little busy, so it's kinda hard to get the movies, but we'll see it."

Older brother Kevin added: "Typically, we'll get the advance DVDs and watch them on plane rides or something. So hopefully we'll do that."

The Twilight soundtrack, which featured Paramore and Linkin Park, was a commercial success on release last year.

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Drew Barrymore has confessed that her favourite screen kiss was with Adam Sandler.

Speaking to People, the actress admitted that she has a soft spot for Sandler, who she first starred opposite in 1998's The Wedding Singer.

Describing their kiss, she said: "It was really innocent and unsalacious. It's a kiss that means love and not necessarily sexuality and I just find it really romantic and fun.

"I think Adam is the greatest guy, so it's easy to be in love with him."

Barrymore and Sandler teamed up for a second time in 2004 with romantic comedy 50 First Dates.

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Sam Mendes is reportedly planning to adapt ITV1's Lost In Austen for the big screen.

The programme, which was broadcast last year, followed a literary fan who swaps places with Pride And Prejudice character Elizabeth Bennet and is transported back to the 18th century.

According to The Guardian, a film adaptation is being developed by Mendes's Neal Street Productions in partnership with the show's original UK producer Mammoth Screen.

"There has been a huge amount of interest in a film version of Lost in Austen," revealed an insider.

"The TV serial was so acclaimed it's a great stamp of approval on the high concept approach that they took to the story and all the executives are really excited to re-imagine it for the big screen, looking to the best film talent possible to make it a massive box office hit."

The Revolutionary Road director will serve as executive producer on the project, which is described as being in an early stage.

Austen was widely praised by critics but struggled in the ratings during its four episode run.

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John Malkovich has been cast as the villain in Warner Bros comic book movie Jonah Hex.

According to Variety, the Changeling star will portray a Southern plantation owner who blames gunslinger Hex for the death of his son in the Civil War.

Josh Brolin has already been cast as the eponymous character, while Jimmy Harward (Horton Hears A Who!) has agreed to direct. The script is from Crank pair Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, who quit as directors in November citing creative differences.

Jonah Hex is scheduled to begin production later this year.

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Stephen Seagal wants Costa Rica to become a major centre in the movie industry, reports the BBC.

The 56-year-old actor held "positive" talks with the state's president Oscar Arias, offering to use his Hollywood connections to help establish the project.

"Costa Rica has everything, both rain forest and dry climate. What it lacks is an infrastructure to make movies," Seagal said.

The country is rarely used as a filming location, despite its varied landscapes and low crime. No financial details of the project were given by the Urban Justice star.

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Electronic Arts (EA) has delayed the release date of forthcoming gangster epic Godfather II.

Originally slated for launch on February 27, the game will now be available for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on April 7 in North America and April 10 in Europe.

Based on events from Francis Ford Coppola's celebrated movie, the open-world action game involves players building up their own crime family over three American cities: Miami, Havana and New York City.

By using the Don's View, as well as recruiting a bloodthirsty crew of gangsters, players will fully explore the stylised Godfather universe.

EA has also pushed back release dates for The Sims 3 and Dragon's Age: Origin, which will now be launched on June 2 and in Q4 respectively.

The publisher has not given an official reason for the delays, but it is widely thought to be a reaction to the slowdown of the global economy.

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Dimension Films will make a horror thriller based around a teen social networking website.

The untitled movie is based on an idea from Less Than Perfect actress Sara Rue and her producing partner Robert Green. A tight lid is being kept on the storyline, though it is set at a high school and takes inspiration from Agatha Christie's Ten Little Indians.

Bob Weinstein, co-chairman of Dimension's parent firm The Weinstein Company, said: "Online social networking is a widespread phenomenon that interests me greatly. Combining it with a suspense thriller is a new and fresh way to explore this new trend."

T.S. Faull, who has been commissioned to write the script, added: "Social networking is alluring but one always takes a risk when engaging on these sites. Online identities can be deceptive and the script will centre on a social networking situation with truly dangerous consequences."

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Michael Moore has asked Wall Street workers for help with his new film about the banking crisis.

In a message on his official website, the documentary filmmaker promised that he would protect the confidentiality of staff if they assist him with his follow-up to Fahrenheit 9/11.

Moore said: "You have information that the American people need to hear.

"I am humbly asking you for a moment of courage, to be a hero and help me expose the biggest swindle in American history.

"The important thing here is for you to step up as an American and do your duty of shedding some light on this financial collapse."

The Roger & Me director added that some people have already come forward to share what they know and urged others with information to speak to him.

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Mel Gibson has ruled out a return to the Lethal Weapon franchise.

The actor, who starred as cop Martin Riggs in the first four instalments of the action series, told MTV that he has little interest in reprising the role.

"I couldn't imagine going back there to try to revive that one," he said. "I think we got everything we could out of it."

Interest in a new Lethal Weapon was sparked last year when original writer Shane Black penned an outline for a fifth movie, attracting producer Joel Silver. However, according to series director Richard Donner, the film collapsed when Gibson snubbed an offer to return.

"Of course these things always come around," Gibson continued. "Five though? Five?! Please."

Gibson will return to the big screen in November after a six-year absence to star in Martin Campbell's Edge Of Darkness.

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Gwyneth Paltrow has admitted that she does not know anything about the forthcoming Iron Man sequel.

The actress, who has confirmed that she will reprise her role as Pepper Potts, told MTV that she had been left in the dark about the highly-anticipated follow-up.

Speaking at the premiere of her latest film Two Lovers, she said: "They haven't even given me a script yet. They don't tell me anything.

"I could be a costume assistant in it. I know nothing."

Discussing her character's relationship with Iron Man's alter ego Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), she said: "I have no idea what it is. [Director] Jon Favreau said it would be good, so I believe him."

Last week, Downey dismissed speculation that Mickey Rourke had been cast in the superhero movie, saying: "I can neither confirm nor deny that. Or maybe it’s some semblance of both."

Iron Man 2 is scheduled for release in 2010.

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Bill Paterson has discussed his role in Terry Gilliam's revival of his abandoned movie The Man Who Killed Don Quixote.

The Scottish actor was slated to begin filming alongside Johnny Depp in November 2000, but production was cancelled after just one week when star Jean Rochefort was seriously injured.

Speaking to DS about whether he will appear in the revived film, he said: "I think Terry is doing it again but the call hasn't come! I'm not sure what Terry's up to.

"It's been several years and actors get older. There's a new bunch of people."

However, Paterson praised the director for being a "great man", adding: "I see him quite often because we're quite close neighbours, although he's a busy man so he's always away."

Paterson can be seen in ITV1's Law & Order: UK from February 23.

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Harriet Walter has admitted that she "fell in love" with British actor Rupert Friend while making upcoming film The Young Victoria.

The Law & Order: UK star plays Queen Adelaide in the period movie, which documents the budding romance between Queen Victoria (Emily Blunt) and Prince Albert (Rupert Friend).

Speaking to DS, she said: "It's going to be so romantic. I fell in love. I wished I'd been 20 years younger and Rupert Friend was a possibility!"

Discussing the monarch's relationship, she said: "It's very earnest, full of young love and beauty, but it also has a sincere meeting of minds.

"It was just a wonderful coincidence that it was an arranged marriage, but one they fell into with 100% passion."

The Young Victoria will be released in the UK on March 6.

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Lisa Kudrow has denied claims that there are plans to make a movie spinoff of Friends.

Kudrow played Phoebe Buffay for ten years on the hit show from 1994.

The actress told the Metro that rumours of a film version of the programme are untrue.

Kudrow said: "You're kidding. That's a falsehood. It's made up.

"Sure if it could be done right and all of that, but it would be tricky to pull off. I don't know that our creators are desperate to do anything like that."

She added that if the show were to return, it would have to be helmed by its original creators.

Earlier this week, Jennifer Aniston also rejected the idea of Friends: The Movie, but said she would be happy to return for a one-off television episode.

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King Of Queens star Kevin James has signed up for new comedy The Zookeeper.

James will play a zookeeper who quits his job to find a girlfriend, prompting a bunch of animals to intervene in his love life. MGM paid $2 million for Jay Scherick and David Ronn's script last April.

The project, which comes from Adam Sandler's Happy Madison production company, will be helmed by Click director Frank Coraci.

James's first solo feature Paul Blart: Mall Cop debuted at number one on the
US box office chart last month.

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Curtis Hanson is in talks to direct Jerry Bruckheimer's latest action movie Gemini Man, says Variety.

The project, which first surfaced a decade ago from a script by Darren Lemke, centres on a secret agent who becomes an assassination target. It later transpires that his would-be-killer is a younger clone of himself.

In the past, Gemini Man has attracted interest from A-listers such as Harrison Ford, Sean Connery and Mel Gibson.

David Benioff penned the latest version of the script.

Hanson is the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind LA Confidential, Wonder Boys and In Her Shoes.