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Orlando Bloom to head 'Good Doctor' cast

Orlando Bloom will star in and produce independent movie The Good Doctor, says The Hollywood Reporter.

The Pirates Of The Caribbean star has been cast as a doctor who interferes with a patient's treatment to keep her in hospital so that he can find a cure for her kidney infection and impress his colleagues.

Michael Pena, Troy Garity, Courtney Ford, Taraji P. Henson, Rob Morrow and J.K. Simmons are also in talks to board the project, which Lance Daly (Kisses) will direct.

Veronica Mars writer John Enborn penned the script for Good Doctor. The project has been likened to an Alfred Hitchcock thriller.

Bloom recently confirmed that he won't return to star in the fourth Pirates Of The Caribbean.

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'House's Wilde in talks for 'Cowboys'

Olivia Wilde is in talks to star opposite Daniel Craig in DreamWorks sci-fi Western Cowboys & Aliens.

The House actress will portray Ella, a character who teams up with Craig's cowboy Zeke Jackson. The 007 star recently took over the role from Robert Downey Jr.

Iron Man director Jon Favreau is on board to steer the project from a script by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Lost's Damon Lindelof.

Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer are among the producers on Cowboys, which is based on Scott Mitchell Rosenberg's graphic novel.

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Patrick Stewart done with 'X-Men'?

Patrick Stewart has revealed that he doesn't expect to appear in X-Men First Class.

Speaking at a Star Trek convention in Australia, Stewart said that he doubts he will reprise the role of Professor Xavier in Bryan Singer's upcoming X-Men prequel.

According to Singer, the film will be about a young Professor Xavier and his nemesis Magneto.

Stewart joked that Singer is going to hire 8-year-old actors for the project, reports Trek Movie.

The 69-year-old also stated that working on the X-Men films with co-star Ian McKellan was "one of the best and most fun experiences" he ever had.

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Hugh Jackman joins drama 'Snow Flower'

Hugh Jackman has joined the cast of director Wayne Wang's Snow Flower and the Secret Fan.

The X-Men Origins: Wolverine star will head to China later this month to film the picture at the Hengdian Studio outside Shanghai, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Chinese media outlets have reported that Jackman has been cast as the male lead. However, his publicist said: "At this point in time, he is doing an unbilled cameo."

Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi recently left the project, reportedly due to scheduling conflicts.

The film is based on a novel by Lisa See. The plot centres on the lifelong relationship between two friends in 19th century China who are imprisoned by rigid codes of conduct for women.

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'Transformers 3' coming in 3D?

Paramount is considering making the next Transformers in 3D.

According to Variety, the studio, director Michael Bay and visual effects firm Industrial Light & Magic have held discussion about producing the next robot blockbuster using the latest digital techniques.

The ongoing talks are to decide if Transformers 3 should be filmed with 3D cameras or converted to the format after production is completed.

Bay last year said that he was resistant to directing a 3D movie, claiming that the technology might be "a fad".

"The way I shoot is too aggressive for 3D cameras. It's a time-consuming thing," he said. "Who knows... it might be a fad. I'm kind of old school. I'm old school because I like to shoot on film. I like anamorphic lenses, and that is old school."

The follow-up to Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen is scheduled to open on July 1, 2011.

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Bale to lead new Terrence Malick movie

Christian Bale, Javier Bardem, Rachel McAdams and Olga Kurylenko will star in the new movie from legendary director Terrence Malick.

The untitled feature, which begins shooting this autumn, is described as a romantic drama and will be produced by Nicolas Gonda, Sarah Green and Bill Pohlad, and sold and distributed internationally by FilmNation Entertainment.

"We are delighted to be part of this extraordinary team; everyone involved brings a unique perspective to this powerful and moving love story," the producers said in a statement.

FilmNation CEO Glen Basner added: "Terry is easily among the greatest and most influential filmmakers of our time. It's an honour to work with such a visionary. FilmNation is thrilled to help bring his next work to a global audience."

Malick, a reclusive filmmaker who has directed just five features in a career spanning more than 35 years, is behind the '70s classics Badlands and Days Of Heaven. His new project The Tree Of Life, starring Brad Pitt, opens in cinemas this year.

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Daryl Hannah to reprise 'Kill Bill' role?

Daryl Hannah has hinted at plans to return for the third Kill Bill movie.

Speaking to Film24, the 50-year-old said that director Quentin Tarantino always meant for the franchise to be a trilogy.

The Splash star also revealed that she would be game to reprise her role of Elle Driver, who was presumably blinded and left for dead in Kill Bill: Vol. 2.

"Think about it. There's always been a tradition of blind samurai, and you never actually saw [my character] expire in the other film," she said.

Uma Thurman recently admitted that she is keen to begin training for the upcoming third Kill Bill instalment.

Last October, Tarantino confirmed that the follow-up will be out in cinemas in 2014.

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'Underworld 4' coming in 3D?

The next Underworld film will reportedly be shot in 3D.

Director Len Wiseman is prepping to helm the fourth instalment of the horror-action franchise using 3D technology, reports Variety.

Underworld 4 will take the vampires vs. werewolves saga to outer space.

Series star Kate Beckinsale, who only appeared briefly in 2009's Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, is expected to return as vampire huntress Celine.

According to Bloody Disgusting, Beckinsale might be looking to pass on the starring role in the franchise to her daughter Lily Mo Sheen, who played a young Celine in 2006's Underworld: Evolution.

Sheen's role in the new film has not been announced.

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Bates, Goldberg join Kate Hudson drama

Oscar winners Kathy Bates and Whoopi Goldberg have signed to co-star in romantic drama Earthbound.

The film stars Kate Hudson and Gael Garcia Bernal in the story of a woman who meets her true love after she is diagnosed with cancer, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Earthbound also features Romany Malco, Steven Weber, Rosemary DeWitt and Treat Williams.

The project, directed by Nicole Kassell, is currently filming in New Orleans.

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Hamilton admits 'Terminator 4' disappointment

Linda Hamilton has admitted that Terminator Salvation failed to live up to her expectations.

The actress, who appeared as Sarah Connor in the first two James Cameron-helmed action films, told DS that she also had reservations about Arnold Schwarzenegger's digital cameo in the franchise's fourth instalment.

"It was strange. I'm not sure that it was 100% successful, either," she said referring to director McG's CGI recreation of Schwarzenegger. "The film was not nearly as exciting as I thought it should be, which is funny because it had all those elements and good actors. You can take everything, throw everything and the kitchen sink in and it still was not a James Cameron film."

Discussing Lena Headey, who replaced her as Connor for the short-lived Sarah Connor Chronicles TV series, Hamilton said that the Brit actress had a "difficult" job taking over the part.

"She was very good, very good. I know how difficult it is to step into someone's shoes, or to fill someone's shoes," Hamilton commented. "I would never want to be the standard. I guess it's great that I'm the standard, but each one of us has our own special gifts that we can bring to a part. She wasn't trying to be Linda Hamilton, she was trying to play Sarah Connor. Her version if just as valid as mine."

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Captain America to be cast in two weeks?

Captain America director Joe Johnston has revealed that he expects to find an actor to play the Marvel character in the next two weeks.

The Wolfman helmer told Sci Fi Wire that he has put together "a very short list" of candidates for the title role.

"We need to cast it soon," said Johnston. "We have a very short list, but we're still juggling actors here. I'd say within the next couple of weeks we'll have ourselves a Captain America, I hope."

Johnston also confirmed plans to shoot the blockbuster in Britain, saying: "We're getting ready to go to the UK, it looks like."

Sam Worthington and Jensen Ackles have been linked to the role of the Marvel hero, a man who undergoes experimental treatment and becomes a supersoldier in World War II.

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'Bourne' franchise future still uncertain

Universal has claimed that it hasn't yet decided on a storyline for the next Jason Bourne movie.

Franchise star Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass walked out on the fourth film last year, and Damon speculated earlier this week that the studio may be considering rebooting the franchise with a younger actor.

"Bourne is one of our best and most important franchises. Whatever we do, we're going to make sure we get it right," a Universal source told Entertainment Weekly.

Further insiders have indicated that several ideas are being explored for the new Bourne, including hiring an up-and-coming director to tempt Damon back into the role.

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Crowe to mentor Beyoncé in 'A Star Is Born'

Russell Crowe is reportedly the frontrunner to appear opposite Beyoncé in the remake of A Star Is Born.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Crowe is eager to take on the role of an alcoholic musician who mentors and romances an up-and-coming starlet. The part has previously attracted interest from Robert Downey Jr and Sean Penn.

Nick Cassavettes (The Notebook) is directing the musical's latest incarnation for Warner Bros, who will release the movie in 2012.

The first Star Is Born opened in 1937 and was reworked for the screen twice. Judy Garland and James Mason fronted the 1957 version, while Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson played the romancing duo in the 1976 update.

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Jones: 'I'd love to work with Tarantino'

Vinnie Jones has claimed that he would love to work with his Hollywood neighbour Quentin Tarantino.

Jones's 2008 movie Hell Ride was executive produced by Tarantino, but the former footballer missed out on a role in Inglourious Basterds.

However, the Celebrity Big Brother star admitted that he would love to team up with the Pulp Fiction director on a new project.

"He has to drive past my Union flag every day? I saw him one day - I think he's got an old green Rover - and I gave him a little wave," Jones told The Sun.

"I just missed out on his film Inglourious Basterds. It was between me and one other bloke for a part.

"He knows where I am, Quentin. He said some great things after [I filmed] Snatch, which I've never forgotten."

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Carrie Underwood lands debut movie role

Carrie Underwood has reportedly landed her debut movie role in an upcoming project inspired by teenage surfing hero Bethany Hamilton.

According to People, the 'Cowboy Casanova' star has been cast in Soul Surfer, a biopic about Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack in 2003.

She will reportedly play Hamilton's church youth counselor Sarah Hill.

Speaking to the magazine, Hamilton said: "Sarah has been my best friend since I was very young. After my shark attack, she always knew what to say to push me on... I can't wait to see her on set."

Underwood is reported to be filming her role in Hawaii next week. The movie, which co-stars AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt, will be released this summer.

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Hynes back with Pegg for 'Burke And Hare'

Jessica Hynes will reunite with her Spaced co-star Simon Pegg on black comedy Burke And Hare.

The Brit actress is to play Lucky, the wife of Andy Serkis's character William Hare, who robs graves with his accomplice William Burke (Pegg) and sells the stolen corpses on for medical research.

Tim Curry, Reece Shearsmith, Allan Corduner, Michael Smiley and Sir Christopher Lee are also among the additions to the cast for American Werewolf In London director John Landis's return to filmmaking. Isla Fisher will portray Pegg's love interest Ginny, while Tom Wilkinson is anatomy lecturer Dr Robert Knox.

"Burke And Hare is a very black romantic comedy in the classic tradition of the Ealing Studios' Kind Hearts And Coronets and The Ladykillers," said Landis.

Piers Ashworth and Nick Moorcroft wrote the script based around the true story of the Edinburgh bodysnatchers. Burke And Hare began production on Sunday around London, Edinburgh and Ealing Studios.

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Logan Lerman for 'Spider-Man' role?

Young actor Logan Lerman is reportedly in talks to play Spider-Man in the upcoming Sony superhero reboot.

Speaking to Access Hollywood, the Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief actor revealed that he is in negotiations to star as Peter Parker in director Marc Webb's Marvel comics adaptation.

"There have been a few discussions, it's definitely something I’m looking into," the 18-year-old said.

He continued: "It's one of my favourite characters ever and I'm a huge fan of the series. I'd love to have more conversations about it. I'm definitely very interested in it."

Lerman was quick to note that his talks with the studio are only in the preliminary phase.

"It's a long process with the studio and the producers and everything. But it's definitely a project that I'm really interested in, of course," he added.

The new Spider-Man will open in cinemas in 2012.

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McG in talks for romantic comedy?

Terminator Salvation director McG is in talks to helm his first romantic comedy.

The action filmmaker is currently in negotiations with Twentieth Century Fox to lead This Means War, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Reese Witherspoon and Bradley Cooper are attached to star in the project, which centres on two best friends who fall for the same woman (Witherspoon).

The film will reportedly incorporate action elements, as the friends' battle for the woman's affections becomes epic and eventually leaves New York City demolished.

McG also recently signed to produce a La Femme Nikita reboot for The CW.

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Pitt, Reynolds compete for 'Gunsmoke'

Brad Pitt and Ryan Reynolds are competing for the role of lawman Matt Dillon in CBS Films's Gunsmoke movie, reports the Los Angeles Times.

The film is based on the Western TV show, which started as a radio serial in 1952 before leaping to the small screen in 1955 for a 20-year stint on CBS. It was the longest-running primetime show until being eclipsed by The Simpsons last year.

Pitt is believed to be the first choice for Dillon, a peacekeeper in the old west, following his role in similarly-themed period drama The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford.

Gregory Poirier has written the script for Gunsmoke, which CBS Films is looking to recruit a leading man and director for soon.

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Jon Favreau sheds light on Marvel timeline

Director Jon Favreau has explained where his upcoming comic book sequel Iron Man 2 will fit into the Marvel timeline

Writing on his Twitter account, the helmer said that the film will take place before the events of Louis Leterrier's The Incredible Hulk.

Both movies will tie in with 2012's The Avengers. Other Marvel adaptations, including next year's Thor and 2012's Captain America: The First Avenger, are expected to fill in the gaps in continuity.

Iron Man 2 arrives in theatres on May 7.

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