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Chris Zylka joins 'Spider-Man' cast

Chris Zylka will play Peter Parker's high school nemesis Flash Thompson in the Spider-Man reboot, reports The Wrap.

Zylka joins Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Martin Sheen, Sally Field and Rhys Ifans in the cast of the Marvel superhero movie, which recently started filming in Los Angeles.

Flash Thompson, who bullies Parker but is a huge admirer of his alter ego Spider-Man, was played by True Blood's Joe Manganiello in the 2002 Tobey Maguire-led comic book blockbuster.

Zylka can next be seen in Gregg Araki's teen apocalypse drama Kaboom and the David R. Ellis-helmed 3D shark thriller.

Spider-Man will open in cinemas on July 4, 2012

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Del Toro's 'Insane' slated for 2013

THQ has announced that Guillermo del Toro's video game project Insane will be released in 2013.

Developed by the firm's Volition studio, the game's first teaser trailer was showcased at the Spike TV Video Game Awards, but no further details were revealed.

The announcement confirms long-running speculation that the Mexican filmmaker has entered a partnership with THQ. Previous reports suggest that their collaboration is science fiction-based, but the preview footage proved inconclusive.

A specific release date and launch platforms for Insane are yet to be announced.

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Marvel to continue adapting comic films

Kevin Feige has revealed that Marvel Studios is currently working on ideas for a slew of future films based on comic book properties.

The Marvel Studios president teased that fans could expect projects based on characters ranging from Luke Cage and Iron Fist to Black Panther and The Punisher.

Feige clarified that although most of the studio's focus was currently on new films like Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, they were already having discussions about the potential for future properties.

"Punisher's back in-house and various plans are in the works," Feige said during a live chat with Hero Complex.

"Moon Knight's a challenging but extremely interesting character," Feige added. "We've been discussing various versions of it for years."

He also confirmed that a "very talented writer" was currently working on a draft for a film about martial arts hero Iron Fist, revealing that the script would draw inspiration from Brian Michael Bendis's critically-acclaimed run on the comic series.

Finally the producer teased that Marvel definitely had plans for the Black Panther, but didn't elaborate whether he was referring to an animated or live-action project.

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McGraw joins Reynolds for 'Safe House'

Tim McGraw has confirmed that he is to appear in the new Daniel Espinosa film Safe House.

McGraw made the announcement through Coming Soon at the press conference for his new film Country Strong.

Safe House stars Ryan Reynolds as a CIA agent forced to defend a safe house from a criminal played by Denzel Washington.

McGraw didn't announce what role he would be taking on for the film, but did confirm that it was dramatically different to his previous acting roles.

Safe House is currently scheduled to be released in cinemas on February 10, 2012.

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Paltrow: 'I won't be in Avengers'

Gwyneth Paltrow has declared that she will not be in The Avengers.

Paltrow, who plays Tony Stark's assistant Pepper Potts in the Iron Man movies, has revealed that she will not reprise her role in the upcoming superhero film, reports Reelz Channel.

"No Pepper," said Paltrow. "I think it's a for sure. I think they're starting shooting soon. They probably would have asked me by now."

The Avengers unites all of Marvel's comic book superheroes together into one team. The film was written by Joss Whedon (Buffy The Vampire Slayer), who will also direct.

It stars Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Chris Evans as Captain America, Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk, Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Scarlett Johansson as the Black Widow.

The movie begins production in February 2011.

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Neeson to return for 'Titans' sequel

Liam Neeson has revealed that he will return for the Clash Of The Titans sequel.

Neeson, who played Zeus in the first film, will reprise his role in the upcoming sequel. The star spoke to The Belfast Telegraph about the project, saying that he feels confident.

"I've only read half of the script and there is still some work being done," Neeson said. "They're on script ten, but I think it's going to be some kick-ass stuff and a very human story to it."

The actor was also asked if he thought the sequel's 3D effects would be of better quality.

"I don't know the answer to that," he added.

The sequel, entitled Wrath Of The Titans, will be directed by Jonathan Liebesman, whose next film Battle: Los Angeles opens in theatres on March 11, 2011.

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Jolie addresses Catwoman rumors

Angelina Jolie has revealed that she will not be playing Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises.

Jolie, who stars in The Tourist opposite Johnny Depp, spoke to MTV News about the possibility of playing Catwoman.

"I haven't heard anything about it, but I thought they did it," said Jolie.

When she was told that some commentators thought she would be perfect for the role, the actress expressed her gratitude.

"I see. Thank you. Flattering," said Jolie.

Jolie also spoke about potentially starring opposite her partner Brad Pitt in a movie directed by Darren Aronofsky.

"I don't really know much about that, but I love Darren Aronofsky," Jolie declared.

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Scorsese confirms De Niro 'Irishman' reunion

Martin Scorsese has confirmed that he will work with Robert De Niro for a ninth time on crime drama The Irishman.

Speaking at BAFTA's A Life In Pictures Q&A, the Oscar-winning Departed director revealed that the project is currently going through financing, and shooting could begin as early as next year.

De Niro and Scorsese first teamed up for 1973's Mean Streets before further collaborations on Taxi Driver, New York, New York, Raging Bull, The King Of Comedy, Goodfellas and Casino.

The Irishman is based on Charles Brandt's novel I Heard You Paint Houses, which charts the life of union official-turned-mob hitman Frank 'The Irishman' Sheeran.

Scorsese also noted that his Gangs Of New York and Cape Fear screenwriter Steve Zallian is working on the script.

The potential Scorsese/De Niro reunion was first rumoured in September with Al Pacino and Joe Pesci also linked to the project.

Scorsese's next project Hugo Cabret, a 3D children's movie starring Chloe Moretz, Asa Butterfield and Sacha Baron Cohen, is due for release on December 9, 2011.

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X-Men: First Class' villain revealed?

A synopsis for Matthew Vaughn's X-Men: First Class has sparked rumours about the movie's antagonist.

Released via Screen Rant, a plot summary for the superhero prequel suggests that Armageddon could serve as its villain.

"Before mutants had revealed themselves to the world, and before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time," reads the synopsis.

"Not arch-enemies, they were instead at first the closest of friends, working together with other Mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop Armageddon. In the process, a grave rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto's Brotherhood and Professor X's X-Men."

Two characters from the Marvel Universe have operated under the name Armageddon. The first was the artificially-created offspring of Apocalypse, who went on to betray his father and join the X-Men. The other is the ruler of the alien Troyjan empire and a Hulk antagonist.

However, it has also been speculated that Armageddon could be a general reference to a cataclysmic event that the mutant team attempts to ward off.

Starring James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender, X-Men: First Class arrives in theatres on June 3, 2011.

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Colin Firth in talks to star in 'Gambit'

Colin Firth is in talks to star in the remake of '60s British comedy Gambit, reports Deadline.

The film - written by Joel and Ethan Coen and to be directed by The Last Station's Michael Hoffman - will see Firth take on the role of a cat burglar who tries to steal a priceless statue from a billionaire.

To aid him with the robbery, the criminal enlists the help of a waitress who resembles the victim's dead wife.

The original film starred Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine in the lead roles.

Gambit is due to start shooting in London and Texas next year.

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Owen Wilson: 'There may be a Zoolander 2'

Owen Wilson has teased that he is interested in reprising his role of Hansel in Zoolander 2.

In an interview with Cinemablend, the actor revealed that he recently met with his co-star in the first movie, Ben Stiller, about possibly working on a follow-up.

"I just saw him now and we're talking about doing another Zoolander movie," he said.

Wilson was also questioned as to whether production on the sequel would commence in the near future.

He replied: "I think so. I think there's a really good script and I think we're going to do it."

The star also promised that "people will be happy with some of this new stuff we have" in store for the movie.

Last month, Stiller suggested that filming on Zoolander 2 could begin next year.

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Jon Favreau 'won't direct Iron Man 3'

Jon Favreau has reportedly decided not to direct Iron Man 3.

According to NY Mag, the director - who helmed the previous two installations of the famous franchise - informed Marvel Studios this week that he would not return for the next film.

No reason was given for the decision, but sources told the publication that Favreau was "frustrated" with the studio's desire to include more characters from other comics into the next project.

He also spoke to MTV News last month, admitting that he was unsure what Iron Man 3 would be about.

"In theory, Iron Man 3 is going to be a sequel or continuation of Thor, Hulk, Captain America and Avengers," he said.

"This whole world… I have no idea what it is. I don’t think they do either, from conversations I’ve had with those guys."

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Nolan scouts Asia for 'Dark Knight Rises'

Christopher Nolan is scouting for locations in Asia to shoot The Dark Knight Rises, it has been reported.

The 40-year-old - who recently picked up a 'Best Director' nomination at this year's Golden Globes for Inception - is currently preparing to film the next movie in Warner Bros' Batman series.

In a post on Twitter, the Los Angeles Times' Hero Complex said: "Chris Nolan is under the weather and scouting locations in Asia for DK Rises but excited about Globes noms."

Nolan is believed to have submitted a draft of the movie's script to studio executives earlier this month.

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Jon Favreau explains 'Iron Man' exit

Jon Favreau has explained why he walked away from the Iron Man franchise.

The filmmaker, who directed both of the Robert Downey Jr. superhero films, this week informed Marvel that he won't be returning to helm a third instalment in the comic book saga. He will instead work on family movie Magic Kingdom for Disney.

Speaking to the Los Angeles Times about his departure, Favreau admitted that he was looking for a new project that "lights a fire" and "isn't loaded with built-in expectations".

"Marvel and I both came of age together,” Favreau said of his experience on Iron Man. “The years that we shared were a pivotal experience. Kevin [Feige, Marvel Studios president] has a firm grasp on the many franchises and how they all interweave and I am happy that I had the opportunity to establish the world that these characters can now play in.

"Iron Man has given me tremendous opportunities and Kevin and I are enjoying a lot of momentum in our careers thanks to the Iron Man films. I look forward to seeing what others can do playing in the same world."

Iron Man 3 is due to open in cinemas on May 13, 2013.

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Director: 'We blew it with A-Team remake'

The A-Team director Joe Carnahan has claimed that his big screen revamp of the '80s TV series "blew it" with cinema audiences.

Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Carnahan suggested that the blockbuster - which made just $77 million at the US box office - wasn't marketed well enough by 20th Century Fox.

"We kind of fell victim to a marketing misstep in that there wasn't necessarily an understanding of what the show was," he said. "We didn't do an adequate enough job of telling people what the movie was, if you know what I mean."

Carnahan claimed that, despite a lack of clarity in the ad campaigns, he received positive feedback from people who went to see Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton Jackson and Sharlto Copley in the action film.

“If I had a nickel for every time someone, especially women, came up to me and said they were dragged to the film but ended up liking it...” he commented. “That’s how you know you blew it. And we blew it. Hopefully, we can make it up and find the audience the film should have found during the summer on Blu-ray and DVD. Fingers crossed.”

When asked about the chances of seeing an A-Team sequel, Carnahan said that "a large degree of it depends on how it does in this [DVD/Blu-ray] realm".

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Nicolas Cage to star in 'Medallion'

Nicolas Cage has signed to star in upcoming action adventure film Medallion.

The Oscar winner will portray a former thief looking for his missing daughter, who was kidnapped and locked in the trunk of a taxi cab in New York City, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Con Air director Simon West is helming the project from a script by David Guggenheim.

Terminator Salvation director McG is co-producing the film, which is scheduled for a 2012 release

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Faris, Hader deny 'Ghostbusters 3' rumours

Anna Faris and Bill Hader have denied rumours that they will star in Ghostbusters 3.

The pair, along with Hader's Saturday Night Live co-star Will Forte, were recently linked to roles as next-generation Ghostbusters in the comedy sequel.

The film's co-writer and star Dan Aykroyd apparently later confirmed that they were "strong possibilities" for the cast.

Faris told MakingOf that she hadn't been approached about the movie, saying: "I don't even know what I'd do in it. Gatekeeper? Keymaster?"

Hader, meanwhile, revealed to The Playlist that he also hasn't been contacted about a role: “I went online and was like, 'Woah! Cool!' All my friends were calling, 'Are you gonna be in Ghostbusters 3?' I obviously am very flattered, but I don’t know anything about it."

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Jack Black laments 'Green Lantern' loss

Jack Black has admitted that he is still disappointed about not getting the chance to play the Green Lantern.

The Gulliver's Travels star was previously attached to a comedy take on the DC Comics superhero, however the project never came to fruition.

"I just think about it sometimes," Black told MTV. "Some people may know that for a minute there, long ago, there was talk of a more comedic version of Green Lantern, but yeah, it wasn't meant to be."

However, Black said that he will still see the Green Lantern movie - starring Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively - when it opens next year.

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First '24' movie script 'was rejected'

The executive producer of 24 has revealed that the first script for the movie adaptation was rejected.

Howard Gordon told Assignment X that executives were unhappy with the story penned by State Of Play and Flightplan scribe Billy Ray.

"There was a script, but ultimately it wasn't the right proposition," he said. "It wasn't strong enough or compelling enough to the studio obviously to move ahead with it."

Gordon also admitted that he currently does not know what is happening with the film.

"The movie is something that right now I'm not engaged [with] or involved in," he said. "The rumours are that [director] Tony Scott has an idea that he is going to run by, or has run by, Kiefer Sutherland. I don't know what the status of it is."

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