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Zac Efron signs on to 'Fire'

Zac Efron has signed on to star in a movie adaptation of Brian Michael Bendis's Fire.

The High School Musical star has taken on the role of a student who is recruited by the CIA as part of his attempts to cultivate a more mature image, reports Deadline Hollywood.

Fire was originally published as a two-issue miniseries by Caliber Comics, and later collected and reprinted by Image.

It follows the story of student Benjamin Furst, who over a series of missions begins to discover the true, sinister intent of 'Project Fire'.

Bendis and Efron's pitch was accepted by Universal last week.

Efron will receive a producer credit on the film.

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Orlando Bloom confirms 'Pirates' exit

Orlando Bloom has confirmed that he will not be reprising his role in the next Pirates Of The Caribbean movie, but insisted that he is looking forward to watching it.

The actor, who starred as Will Turner in the first three movies in the Disney franchise, told MTV News that he will "definitely" not be joining Johnny Depp for the fourth instalment.

"No, definitely not. I think Will is sort of swimming around with the fish at the bottom of the ocean," he explained.

"I had a great time making those movies. I just really also wanted to do different things, but I think it's going to be great. Whatever Johnny does, it's always fantastic."

When asked about the addition of Chicago director Rob Marshall to the series, he replied: "I think he's an amazing director. I think it will be a very interesting fit, because Johnny is musical anyway and I'm sure that something really beautiful will come out of it."

Pirates Of The Caribbean 4 is scheduled to begin filming in Hawaii this summer with an expected release date of 2011.

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Gervais: 'Lying has $3 million DVD extra'

Ricky Gervais has revealed that the Invention Of Lying DVD and Blu-ray may contain the most expensive extra feature of all time.

Speaking to DS, the comic star explained that he had filmed a pre-credit sequence, featuring his podcast contributor Karl Pilkington, which explained human evolution. However, Gervais and co-director Matt Robinson eventually decided to cut the scene.

"I didn't cut [Karl Pilkington] to annoy him, although that was a funny bonus that everything he did was pointless. I dressed him up as a little caveman and gave him a little bald wig, he was the first bald caveman!" Gervais said.

"We think it might be the most expensive DVD extra of all time, it cost about $3 million. It was originally going to be a pre-credit sequence explaining the evolution of man but then I thought we didn't need it so we cut it. It's like a short film on the DVD. Nothing's wasted."

The 48-year-old added that he would regularly incite nerf gun battles on set, with Rob Lowe being his primary target.

"[He's] way too handsome," Gervais remarked. "I got him right between the eyes."

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Quinto to "step away" from 'Star Trek'

Zachary Quinto has claimed that he will spend the next two years trying to avoid Star Trek.

Speaking to Wired, the actor revealed that he is planning to "step away" from the sci-fi franchise until he is asked to reprise his role as Enterprise first officer Spock.

"I'm stepping away from Star Trek for at least two years - no movies, no conventions, no anything for a while," he said.

Quinto added that he plans to explore other acting opportunities before the next Trek blockbuster moves into production.

"I want to invite [my fans] along with me on my journey, which is going to take them out of their comfort zone and into other areas and other styles of storytelling," he commented.

Paramount recently announced a June 29, 2012 release date for J.J. Abrams's Star Trek sequel.

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Quinto clarifies 'Trek' break statements

Zachary Quinto has clarified comments he made in a recent Wired interview concerning his involvement with the Star Trek franchise.

In the article, which was published on Wednesday, the actor revealed plans to take a break from the sci-fi saga for two years. "I'm stepping away from Star Trek for at least two years - no movies, no conventions, no anything for a while," he said.

However, in a post on his official blog today, Quinto addressed those comments and cleared up speculation that he is leaving the franchise and the role of Spock behind.

"Obviously i will be a part of any upcoming films... reprising my role as Spock. What i meant was that in the meantime i won't be making any public appearances related to the franchise - or doing any more auxiliary projects pertaining to the Trek universe (sic)," he wrote.

Quinto added: "I will be focusing my efforts on other projects and preparing to shoot the next film - which will be released in june of 2012... two years from now. Hence the no Trek for two years remark. worry not trekkers. It was a misunderstanding of context. I am not spock. But i am spock. All at the same time."

The Heroes star recently recorded voice work for the upcoming Star Trek Online video game.

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Paxton to replace Quaid in 'Knockout'

Bill Paxton will replace Dennis Quaid in the starring role of Steven Soderbergh's upcoming film Knockout.

According to The Playlist, Quaid dropped out due to "scheduling conflicts" with the movie Soul Surfer.

Paxton replaces Quaid as the father of a secret agent, played by MMA fighter Gina Carano, who is double crossed by a teammate on a mission.

Knockout also stars Michael Douglas, Ewan McGregor, Channing Tatum, Antonio Banderas, Michael Fassbender and Mathieu Kassovitz.

The film is scheduled to being shooting in Dublin next Monday.

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Feige makes Marvel movie predictions

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has listed movie adaptations that could follow 2012's Avengers film.

Feige told SFX Magazine which characters he would like to see in future Marvel films.

"I love Doctor Strange," he said. "Ant-Man is like [Iron Man 2 villain] Whiplash - one of those characters where you're like, 'Really?' that we've got a fun story with.

"I've always wanted to do something with Black Panther. I think what Ed Brubaker and Matt Fraction have done with Iron Fist lately is great, and the Iron Fist mythology opens up a whole other part to us."

Feige also said that he would like to explore Marvel's cosmic titles in the future.

"I want to do a big space epic," he said. "And we've got them in Marvel."

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'Twelve', 'Hesher' picked up at Sundance

Two new films have picked up distribution deals at the Sundance Film Festival.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the first is Joel Schumacher's look at drug dealing among rich Manhattan teens. The film division of book publisher Hannover House paid $2m (£1.2m) for the movie, which is scheduled to close the festival.

The second, Hesher, stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and is produced by Natalie Portman. It was commissioned domestically by NewMarket Films somewhere in the $1m (£625,000) range.

Late on Thursday, several other deals were said to be imminent. The Weinstein Company was leading the chase to sign documentary Catfish at the time.

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No 3D for next 'Scream' instalment?

Scream 4 screenwriter Kevin Williamson has revealed that the horror sequel won't film in 3D.

Despite the popularity of the trend, especially in franchise films, Williamson said that he doesn't think 3D is an option for Scream 4.

"I don't think Scream lends itself to a 3D film. 3D films are all about things being thrown at you," he told IESB.

Williamson added: "One of the things that Scream does is that it talks about those movies and sends them up, so actually putting in that device probably wouldn't work.

"I don't think it's an option. We're the movie that makes fun of it. I can imagine Stab being done in 3D, but not Scream."

Williamson again confirmed that the film will star original trilogy actors Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette.

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Guy Pearce, Parker join for 'The Well'

Guy Pearce and Mary-Louise Parker will star in the upcoming psychological thriller The Well, directed by Tim Guinee and produced by Philip Seymour Hoffman.

A recent announcement at the Sundance Film Festival revealed that Pearce and Parker will play a wealthy Manhattan couple "whose obsessive pursuit of salvation ultimately leads to destruction".

Much of the film's plot has been under wraps until a financier can be secured, according to Empire Online.

The Well marks the directorial debut of actor Tim Guinee, who also wrote the screenplay for the film.

Pearce recently finished filming the historical drama The King's Speech, while Parker appeared alongside James Franco in the Allen Ginsberg biopic Howl.

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Reynolds talks to 'Deadpool' writers daily

Ryan Reynolds has said that he talks to the writers of the upcoming Deadpool film every day.

Zombieland writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are currently drafting the script for the X-Men Origins: Wolverine spin-off, in which Reynolds will play the title role.

In a recent interview with MTV News, Reynolds said: "I talk to them every single day. We're all very sick of each other already. It's actually a really wonderful creative trifecta - we're having a very good time."

Reynolds claimed that he has been very vocal about the film's accuracy, specifically the character's proclivity for breaking the 'fourth wall' and acknowledging himself as a fictional entity.

The actor stars in another super hero film, DC Comics' Green Lantern, this March.

As yet there is no release date for Deadpool.

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Jedward 'audition for Potter, Hobbit'

John & Edward have reportedly auditioned for roles in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and The Hobbit.

Speaking to The Sun, the twins revealed that they were invited to audition for Deathly Hallows.

"It would be really cool if we get the part," one of the brothers said. "I'd like to play Hermione's boyfriend."

The pair also hinted that they had been offered roles in The Hobbit, adding: "Filming starts in July in New Zealand and only lasts a month, so that will be a nice holiday for us. They were doing castings in Dublin so we went along.

"We heard Ronan Keating has auditioned as well and it would be so cool if we were in it with him. We want to be in loads of different films and we've been offered so much different stuff but Louis [Walsh] decides what we do."

John & Edward release their debut single 'Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)' on February 15.

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Costner 'to star in World War II film'

Kevin Costner has announced that he is working on a film set during World War II.

However, Contactmusic reports that the actor refused to reveal any further details about the movie.

"This year I'll shoot a film about World War II," he said. "It's a drama and it'll play in the US. But I won't say anything else about it."

Costner added that he is hoping to find some stars for the film when he visits Germany with his band Kevin Costner and Modern West.

"While in Germany I'll cast four or five German actors," he explained.

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Matt Damon confesses 'Invictus' doubt

Matt Damon has admitted that he had concerns playing a rugby player in his new film Invictus.

The Hollywood actor, who portrays 6ft 4in former South African captain Francois Pienaar, has revealed that he worried his 5ft 10in frame wasn't enough to authenticate the role, STV reports.

The Oscar winner said: "He's quite a physical specimen. He's 6ft 4in and about 230lbs and I'm 5ft 10in. It was a lot of work to capture Francois physically, but then I spent time talking to him and understanding the stakes of this movie."

The 39-year-old also said that although director Clint Eastwood assisted, he embarked on a rigorous training regime in an attempt to morph his body.

He added: "Clint used tricks and camera angles to make me look taller than I actually am, but, before we started filming, I spent six months doing rigorous physical training trying to change my body."

Invictus is currently playing in US cinemas and is released in the UK on February 5.

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Joe Johnston gives 'Cap America' update

Director Joe Johnston has given fans an update on the progress of Marvel Studios' The First Avenger: Captain America.

He revealed the current plan was to begin the film during World War II and jump forward to see the superhero in the present day - avoiding comic book material from the 1960s and 70s.

Johnston told Film Journal: "We're in prep. Rick Heinrichs is production-designing and we're set up down in Manhattan Beach [California].

"It's the part of the process that I love the most. We have eight or ten really talented artists, and we all just sit around all day and draw pictures and say, 'Hey, wouldn't it be cool if we could do this?'

"It's that phase of the production where money doesn't matter, 'Let's put all the greatest stuff up on the wall and [then later] see what we can afford'."

The First Avenger: Captain America is due for release on July 22, 2011.

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Vaughn: 'I want to make 'Sandman' movie'

Kick-Ass director Matthew Vaughn has revealed that he would "love" to make a film based on Neil Gaiman's Sandman comic.

Vaughn was discussing his approach to making Kick-Ass - a film based on Mark Millar and John Romita Jr's popular comic - when he was quizzed about his dream project.

He told CBR: "You know what, I would love to do Sandman, but I think it's stuck in development hell. But that could be, like, a Lord of the Rings, just a huge movie."

Vaughn, who came close to directing the third X-Men film, admitted that he currently struggles to read more conventional superhero comics.

He said: "It's funny, my taste in comics, I was talking to Mark about it, I sort of go in and out about what I like and don't like. At the moment, I can't read Spider-Man. Maybe I've just gotten too old for it. I don't know what it is."

Kick-Ass is scheduled to be released by Lionsgate on April 16, 2010.

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Damon: 'New Bourne could be a prequel'

Matt Damon has suggested that the next Jason Bourne outing could be a prequel to his three movies.

The Invictus star, who previously stated that he would not return to the series unless Paul Greengrass came back to the director's chair, admitted that a sequel to The Bourne Ultimatum could be "five years away".

"There'll probably be a prequel of some kind with another actor and another director before we do another one just because I think we're probably another five years away from doing it - we've got to get a script..." he told Empire.

Damon will reteam with Greengrass for next month's Iraq-set thriller Green Zone, about a soldier who uncovers a government conspiracy in Baghdad.

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'Transformers', 'Lost' lead Razzie noms

Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen and Land Of The Lost have received seven nomination apiece to lead the pack at this year's Golden Raspberry Awards.

All About Steve, GI Joe: The Rise Of Cobra and Old Dogs join the Razzie frontrunners to fight it out for the 'Worst Picture' prize, while Disney stars The Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus secure nominations in the 'Worst Actor' and 'Actress' categories respectively.

Other well-known stars in the running include Beyoncé (Obsessed), Megan Fox (Transformers) and Sandra Bullock (All About Steve) for 'Wost Actress'. Bullock, who is tipped to win an Oscar for The Blind Side, could be the first actress to secure a Razzie and an Academy Award in the same year.

Will Ferrell (Land Of The Lost), Steve Martin (The Pink Panther 2), Eddie Murphy (Imagine That) and John Travolta (Old Dogs) get dishonourable mentions for 'Worst Actor', while New Moon's Robert Pattinson secures a 'Worst Supporting Actor' nomination.

Previous Razzie winners Halle Berry and Paul Verhoeven have turned up in person to collect their gongs.

The 30th Annual Razzie Awards will be held on March 6, the night before the Oscars. The ceremony was started to celebrate Hollywood's least successful movie ventures.

The Razzie nominees in the major categories are:

Worst Picture
All About Steve
GI Joe: The Rise Of Cobra
Land Of The Lost
Old Dogs
Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen

Worst Actor
All Three Jones Brothers (Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience)
Will Ferrell (Land Of The Lost)
Steve Martin (The Pink Panther 2)
Eddie Murphy (Imagine That)
John Travolta (Old Dogs)

Worst Actress
Beyoncé (Obsessed)
Sandra Bullock (All About Steve)
Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana: The Movie)
Megan Fox (Jennifer's Body and Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen)
Sarah Jessica Parker (Did You Hear About The Morgans?)

Worst Supporting Actor
Billy Ray Cyrus (Hannah Montana: The Movie)
Hugh Hefner - as Himself (Miss March)
Robert Pattinson (The Twilight Saga: New Moon)
Jorma Taccone - as Cha-Ka (Land Of The Lost)
Marlon Wayans (GI Joe: The Rise Of Cobra)

Worst Supporting Actress
Candice Bergen (Bride Wars)
Ali Larter (Obsessed)
Sienna Miller (GI Joe: The Rise Of Cobra)
Kelly Preston (Old Dogs)
Julie White - as Mum (Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen)

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'Judge Dredd' reboot 'closer to comics'

The creator of Judge Dredd has claimed that the upcoming film reboot will be closer to the original comics than the 1995 Sylvester Stallone effort.

In an interview with 2000AD Review, John Wagner said that Alex Garland's script for the new film, and its accompanying concept art by comics illustrator Jock, are true to the source material.

"I have read the script and seen Jock's visuals. While I can't go into detail about the content I can say that it's high-octane, edge-of-the-seat stuff, and gives a far truer representation of Dredd than the first movie," he said.

"I hated that plot. It was Dredd pressed through the Hollywood cliché mill, a dynastic power struggle that had little connection with the character we know from the comic."

Video game developer Rebellion currently holds the rights to the property. A big screen reboot was announced in December 2008 when the studio teamed up with DNA Films.

Judge Dredd is one of the UK's best known comic book characters, having first appeared in the 2000AD science fiction anthology in 1977. The law enforcer has since featured in novels, video games and other media.

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Patrick Stewart not joining 'Mad Max'

A rumour about Patrick Stewart starring in the next Mad Max film has reportedly been debunked.

A recent post on Aint It Cool News sparked speculation that the X-Men star had joined the cast of director George Miller's upcoming Mad Max sequel Fury Road.

Further, speaking to a fan in Sydney, Australia, Stewart teased that he would be working next with Miller on a project that was not Happy Feet 2.

However, according to MTV, Stewart's publicist has said that the rumour is untrue.

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