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Chan impressed with Smith's son's skills

Jackie Chan has revealed that he was very impressed with Will Smith's son Jaden during the filming of The Karate Kid.

The martial arts star, who plays Mr Han in the remake of the 1984 movie, said that 11-year-old Jaden was very dedicated to his work.

Chan said: "He took the training very seriously. I was very impressed with him. Jaden had a lot of respect for me as his teacher, even off the set."

He continued: "He is as professional as many adult actors who have been in the business for years."

Jaden told People magazine: "I trained every day for four months with Master Wu. We did a lot of stretching, and Jackie taught me to ask, 'My left or camera left?' That helped."

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'Scrubs' star joins 'Yogi Bear' movie

Scrubs star Tom Cavanagh has been added to the cast of Warner Bros Yogi Bear movie.

Cavanagh, who played Dan Dorian in the ABC comedy series, will star alongside Justin Timberlake, Dan Aykroyd and Anna Faris in the adaptation of the popular children's cartoon.

He will play the male lead Ranger Smith, who is the romantic interest for a documentary filmmaker (Faris), who comes to Jellystone Park to shoot a film.

Ghostbusters actor Aykroyd will voice the titular bear, while Timberlake is signed up to play Yogi's best friend Boo Boo.

Eric Brevig (Journey To The Centre Of The Earth) will direct the film, which has begun shooting in New Zealand.

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Kendrick: 'George gave me a hard time'

Anna Kendrick has revealed that she and George Clooney teased one another on the set of upcoming movie Up In The Air.

The New Moon star told Parade that the pair had a lot of fun while making the Jason Reitman-directed picture.

Kendrick said: "There was a lot of goofing around and there were definitely days were I felt like Clooney was the teenager and I was the mom.

"I was like, 'George come on, I'm trying to focus', which was a very strange thing to be saying to George Clooney.

"But he would be playing with Nerf balls on set, so I was trying to dodge Nerf balls while getting prepared for a scene."

She added: "Sometimes, George gave me a really hard time. He was always kidding around about me being in New Moon because I was shooting that at the same time.

"I decided that entitled me to give George a hard time right back. I think I made fun of him a lot more than I ever realised I would.

"Like he'd call me short and I'd call him old. If you'd told me before I did the film that I would be making fun of George Clooney that way I wouldn't have believed you."

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'The Hobbit' delayed by one year?

The release of Peter Jackson's forthcoming two-part production of The Hobbit has reportedly been pushed back by one year.

The Wrap broke the news earlier this week, citing executives close to the project as being responsible for the delay.

Warner Bros. is now expected to release part one of the film at the end of 2012 and the concluding instalment at the end of 2013. No official release dates have been confirmed as yet.

The budget will now apparently come in at between $200m to $300m (£120m to £180m).

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Renner talks Hawkeye for 'Avengers'

Jeremy Renner has dropped various hints that he will play Hawkeye in the upcoming Avengers film.

According to SuperHeroHype.com, who interviewed the Hurt Locker star at the Independent Film Gotham Awards, Renner is in talks to portray the bow and arrow-wielding hero with Marvel Studios.

"I talked to them three weeks ago. I love the idea that Hawkeye is not a superhero, he's just a man with a high skill-set, so I can relate to that," he said.

The actor also revealed what the character may look like in the film, compared to the comic books.

"It's going to be modernised. It's not going to be a guy in a big purple mask. It's not going to be a guy in tights. It's going to be a guy in sunglasses and a vest. A cooler-looking version and not the big, weird costume he had on."

The Avengers is scheduled to be released in the US and UK on May 4, 2012.

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Seagal eager to make 'Under Siege 3'

Steven Seagal has said that he is eager to make a third Under Siege movie.

The 57-year-old star last performed as a US Navy Seal in 1995's Under Siege 2: Dark Territory.

The martial arts expert has since dedicated much of his time to projects off screen, including work as a deputy sheriff near his home in Louisiana. However, it is now being reported that he would be tempted back to Hollywood if the right offer came along.

Contactmusic quotes Seagal as saying: "Under Siege 3? Everybody wants to see a sequel, including me. I would give anything to make that."

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Eli Roth on board for 'Invasion'

Summit Entertainment has acquired Ben Magid's spec script for thriller Invasion.

Hostel director Eli Roth and Eric Newman are on board to shepherd the project though production, reports ShockTillYouDrop.

The film reportedly opens with a subway accident in Los Angeles. The survivors climb from the wreckage to find the "snowy" city in ruins. They encounter dead bodies, people in a state of panic and acidic "goo".

The site also describes Invasion as Cloverfield-esque.

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Ryan Reynolds talks 'Green Lantern' plot

Ryan Reynolds has revealed details about the forthcoming Green Lantern movie.

The star, who is to play the title role, compared the DC Comics adaptation to Iron Man, saying that some of the most memorable moments will happen when the character is not in costume.

"I think you walk away from this first film, and the moments that you remember and the moments that mean so much to you, not unlike Iron Man, are the moments where the guy's not in the suit," he told MTV.

The 33-year-old also claimed that Green Lantern's origin story will not take up much of the film.

"It is [an origin story] to a certain degree, but it's not a laboured origin story, where the movie [truly] begins in the third act," he added.

"We find out Hal is the guy fairly early on, and the adventure begins."

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Peter Berg: 'Hancock 2 is delayed'

Director Peter Berg has said that a sequel to 2008's Hancock is not moving forward anytime soon.

While speaking about his forthcoming Battleship movie, Berg told members of the press that the Hancock update will eventually happen, but he probably won't be available to shoot it until after 2010.

The Friday Night Lights creator has a busy schedule ahead of him with work on Battleship and drama Lone Survivor.

Scheduling conflicts with various people involved in the proposed sequel, including Will Smith, also need to be worked out, he said.

"There are so many cooks in that particular kitchen that are so busy and Will's kind of taken time off to be with his kids and his kids are now making all kinds of films and there are so many people involved in that from Will to his partner James Lassiter to Akiva [Goldsmith] to Michael Man and myself," Berg stated.

He added: "To get us all in the same room where we can talk and then agree on anything? You'll never meet a group of people who will have a harder time agreeing on anything. It's like the Israeli peace process times a thousand in how tough it is for us all. But I think it will happen, we just all have to get in the same room with some consistency."

In September, Berg confirmed that stars Smith and Charlize Theron will both return for Hancock 2.

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Thurman: 'My best kiss was with my ex'

Uma Thurman has revealed that the best screen kiss she ever had was with her ex-husband Ethan Hawke.

The 39-year-old actress, who starred with Hawke in Gattaca, said that the kiss they filmed for that movie was great because she was so attracted to him.

Thurman is quoted as saying: "The best kiss I ever had for a movie was with the guy I married, because I was really hot for him back then."

She added: "I love the man still, I really do. Hey, we have two kids together. That's very special. I'll always love him."

Thurman, who has 11-year old daughter Maya and 7-year-old son Levon with Hawke, is now engaged to businessman Arpad Busson.

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Streep: 'I'm past my sell-by date'

Meryl Streep has revealed that she thinks she's past her "sell-by date".

The Mamma Mia star, who turned 60 this year, said that she can't believe she still gets great leading roles, as Hollywood discriminates against older women.

Streep told Vanity Fair magazine: "It's incredible - I'm 60, and I'm playing the romantic lead in romantic comedies. Bette Davis is rolling over in her grave."

She continued: "I've been given great, weird, interesting parts well past my 'sell-by date'. I remember saying to my husband Don when I was 38, 'Well, it's over'. And then we kicked the can down the road a little further."

Streep added: "I can't remember the last time I really worried about being appealing. I think it was a really long time ago."

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Will Ferrell 'wants to play Simon Cowell'

Will Ferrell has reportedly said that he would love to play Simon Cowell in a movie.

According to The Sun, the comedy actor drew parallels between Cowell and his Anchorman character Ron Burgundy and said that he would like to shadow the X Factor judge for the role.

Ferrell said: "I would love to play Simon Cowell in a movie - heck, I would love it. It would be my dream role. He's become a legend in five years.

"Nobody in the States knew who he was five years ago and now he is one of the most famous people on TV. It wouldn't be that hard for me to play him because I see a lot of Ron Burgundy in Simon Cowell.

"Like Simon, Ron was the biggest thing on TV, loved himself and had that whole irresistible middle-aged man thing going on."

He added: "I could play Simon, but to be honest Simon could play Ron. They are like long-lost twin brothers separated at birth.

"Simon Cowell and Ron Burgundy are pretty much the same role, apart from Simon being ruder. It would be pretty fun getting into character as well.

"I would have to walk along the street and say, 'Hey, you're too fat to be a star' or go to a concert and shout out to the artist, 'Never gonna happen'."

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Greengrass confirms 'Bourne' exit

Paul Greengrass has confirmed that he is pulling out of directing the fourth Bourne movie.

Last week, it was reported that the director was considering leaving the project because of disagreements with Universal Pictures over the script and budgets.

However, in a statement about his departure, Greengrass insisted that his reasons for leaving were based on a desire to find a "different challenge".

"You won't find a more devoted supporter of the Bourne franchise than me. I will always be grateful to have been the caretaker to Jason Bourne over the course of The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum," he told Variety.

"I'm very proud of those films and feel they express everything I most passionately believe about the possibility of making quality movies in the mainstream. My decision to not return a third time as director is simply about feeling the call for a different challenge. There's been no disagreement with Universal Pictures. The opportunity to work with the Bourne family again is a difficult thing to pass up, but we have discussed this together and they have been incredibly understanding and supportive.

"I've been lucky enough to have made four films for Universal, and our relationship continues. Jason Bourne existed before me and will continue and I hope to remain involved in some capacity as the series moves on."

Either Tony Gilroy (Duplicity) or George Nolfi (The Adjustment Bureau) have been tipped to take over as director.

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3-D 'Jackass 3' confirmed for 2010

A third film in the Jackass franchise will be released in 3-D in 2010.

Paramount and MTV Films have greenlit the project, which will see Johnny Knoxville and friends returning for a third installment of daredevil stunts.

According to Variety, shooting will begin in January with a release date expected later in the year. The first two Jackass films took $164.1million at the worldwide box office.

Jeff Tremaine will the direct the film and is reportedly trying out 3-D camera tests this week. No details about the technology involved in the movie have been confirmed.

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Gerard Butler: 'I'll bring films to Scotland'

Gerard Butler has vowed to bring the movie business to his native Scotland.

The star recently persuaded Hollywood bosses to hold the premiere of his latest blockbuster Law Abiding Citizen in Glasgow.

Butler is now campaigning for more films to be made in Scotland by working as an ambassador for the Glasgow Film Office, Contactmusic reports.

He said: "Glasgow is a great place to make movies. You can shoot anything here, from urban and contemporary to rural and period.

"The crews are fantastic and it's an easy city to get around. You spend endless hours in traffic when you make movies elsewhere."

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Paltrow, McGraw join country music drama

Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw have signed to star in forthcoming drama Love Don't Let Me Down.

Paltrow is taking on the role of a fading country music star who gets involved with a young singer-songwriter played by Garrett Hedlund, says The Hollywood Reporter. McGraw portrays Paltrow's manager-husband.

In the film, the trio embark on a tour with a former beauty queen, played by Leighton Meester.

Filming is slated to begin in Janury 2010 in Nashville.

Shana Feste wrote and is directing the movie.

Actor Tobey Maguire and Jenno Topping are producing via their Maguire Entertainment banner.

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Warner adapting 'Beautiful Creatures'

Warner Bros. has acquired Beautiful Creatures, the first of a five-book fantasy series by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.

Freedom Writers director Richard LaGravenese has been tapped to write and direct the feature adaptation, reports Variety.

Beautiful Creatures is about Ethan Wate, a South Carolina high school student who becomes bewitched by Lena Duchanne, a 16-year-old dealing with budding supernatural powers. The novel was published this week by Little, Brown & Co.

"I love supernatural stories that have well drawn mythologies, and I liked that this book has all the basic elements of a classic first love story with a supernatural layer over it," LaGravenese said.

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Radcliffe backs 'Potter' romance focus

Daniel Radcliffe has claimed that it was "desperately important" for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie to focus on relationships.

The 20-year-old actor, who has played boy wizard Harry since 2000, told In The News that he understood why director David Yates and screenwriter Steve Kloves set aside so much screen time for romantic scenes.

Half-Blood Prince sees Harry developing feelings for his friend Ginny (Bonnie Wright), while Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) ends up in an ill-fated romance with Lavender Brown (Jessie Cave).

Radcliffe commented: "The sixth film is quite a hard one to do because the book is a transitional book - it's setting up number seven. But luckily in David and Steve Kloves's infinite wisdom, they have really highlighted certain other parts of the story, like all the stuff with Ron and Lavender and Harry and Ginny - and so they've made it a film that stands alone rather than one that just leads into part seven."

He added: "I think it's desperately important. Otherwise, it would just be 2 hours 15 minutes of unrelenting doom and me looking lonely. I mean, that's the reality of it. So I think it's very, very important. I think Rupert and Jessie played it absolutely pitch perfectly."

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be released on DVD next week.

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Oliver Stone: 'Greed is legal'

Director Oliver Stone has spoken out about his upcoming film Wall Street 2.

The movie once again stars Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko, a part for which the actor won an Academy Award. However, Stone has claimed that the character will not be featured in a central role, making way for the picture's other financial powers.

"The individual Gekko would no longer exist in this new Wall Street. The big players now are major banks and hedge funds. The money's too big," he told The AP.

The helmer further revealed to 75 students on an Oliver Stone's America course that the film will continue the familiar themes of greed and envy, but also look at how consciousness is shaped in people and society.

"Wall Street can be the engine of capitalism and create opportunity, but they increasingly have not done that because there's more money in speculation," he continued.

It is thought that Stone created the first Wall Street partially as a reaction to the excesses of his father, who was a stock broker.

"I don't think it's healthy," he added. "And I don't think I'm the only one."

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