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Dragon 2' producer teases "big" story

A producer for How to Train Your Dragon 2 has revealed some details about the upcoming sequel.

Tim Johnson told Bad Taste that the team behind the animated film are preoccupied with making the best movie possible.

"So, [writer/director Dean DeBlois] had a big pitch to people just two weeks ago, almost right before I came, and now everybody is trying to figure out how we would pull off that story," said Johnson.

He continued: "And we're so worried, I mean it really is about taking a look at the story and the sets and the new characters he's proposing we meet and figuring out if we can get it all done."

The sequel to How to Train Your Dragon is expected to open in theatres in 2013. A television series is also in the works.

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Summit hires writers for 'RED' sequel

Summit Entertainment has hired two writers to pen the screenplay for the sequel to RED.

According to Collider, Jon and Erich Hoeber will write the follow-up to last year's action-comedy movie starring Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren and John Malkovich.

The Hoeber brothers wrote the screenplay for the original RED, as well as for the 2012 movie Battleship, which features the singer Rihanna in her film debut.

RED has been the highest grossing film for Summit, apart from the movies in the Twilight franchise, earning $164 million (£103m) worldwide.

RED was nominated for a Golden Globe for 'Best Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical)', but lost to The Kids Are All Right.

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I loved this film, so I am looking forward to a sequel

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Johnny Depp promises "funny" 'Lone Ranger

Johnny Depp has revealed that his planned Lone Ranger movie will be a "really funny" version of the masked Texas Ranger.

Depp, who will reunite with Pirates Of The Caribbean duo Gore Verbinski and Jerry Bruckheimer on the Disney movie, told Entertainment Weekly that he also wants to pay tribute to Native Americans in his role as sidekick Tonto.

“What we’ve got so far screenplay-wise is really great, really funny,” he said.

The 47-year-old, who has Cherokee ancestry, added: “I always felt Native Americans were badly portrayed in Hollywood films over the decades.

"It's a real opportunity for me to give a salute to them. Tonto was a sidekick in all the Lone Ranger series. [This film] is a very different approach to that partnership. And a funny one I think.”

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Anne Hathaway lands Catwoman role

Anne Hathaway has won the role of Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman, in The Dark Knight Rises.

It was reported last week that the forthcoming movie was screen testing a number of actresses for two lead parts. Keira Knightley and Jessica Biel were also apparently in the running.

Director Christopher Nolan said: "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Anne Hathaway, who will be a fantastic addition to our ensemble as we complete our story."

Studio Warner Bros further confirmed that Inception actor Tom Hardy will play Bane in Nolan's next Batman movie.

The helmer added of Hardy: "I am delighted to be working with Tom again and excited to watch him bring to life our new interpretation of one of Batman’s most formidable enemies."

The Dark Knight Rises is scheduled to arrive in US cinemas on July 20, 2012.

Michelle Pfeiffer played Catwoman in 1992's Batman Returns. Halle Berry portrayed the role in the 2004 film Catwoman.

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This is one movie I cant wait to see next year, the news about Anne Hathaway landing the Catwoman role is fantastic news.

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Ben Affleck to direct 1980s crime drama?

Ben Affleck has opened talks to direct a crime drama tentatively titled American Bulls**t.

According to Deadline, the Eric Warren Singer-penned movie dramatises "the true story of Abscam, the FBI's 1980 undercover sting operation of Congress to root out corruption which was the brainchild of the world's greatest conman".

Sony Pictures Entertainment is believed to be backing the project.

Affleck, who directed The Town and Gone Baby Gone, is not yet officially attached to helm American Bulls**t and is reportedly mulling over several other potential directorial projects.

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John Wagner endorses 'Dredd' reboot

Judge Dredd co-creator John Wagner has endorsed the franchise's upcoming movie reboot.

Posting his impressions on Facebook after a set visit, the comic writer praised lead actors Karl Urban and Olivia Thirlby.

"Very pleased with what I saw of Karl Urban and Olivia Thirlby," he wrote. "Both excellent in their roles and work well as a team. Entire crew really dedicated and determined to produce a damned good movie."

Wagner went on to commend the film's use of 3D and detail his discussions with screenwriter Alex Garland. "[We] had our disagreements but he has usually had a convincing argument for doing things his way," he added.

"On the main issue, concentrating the plot on a slice of life rather than trying to convey the wh… ole sweep of Dredd and Mega-City life, I now see that he's right. It was one of the flaws of the first movie, they tried to do too much."

Directed by Pete Travis, Dredd arrives in theatres in December.

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Will Smith in talks for 'Annie' reboot

Will Smith has reportedly expressed interest in remaking the musical Annie with daughter Willow in the lead role.

According to Variety, Will is currently in talks with Sony Pictures in regards to the project, which he would produce through his company Overbrook.

Jay-Z - who signed Willow to his Roc Nation label - has also apparently been asked to collaborate on music for the film.

Reps for Smith and Sony have not released further details.

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Lethal Weapon' reboot in the works

Lethal Weapon is reportedly the latest movie series being lined up for a revamp.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio wants to revive the concept of two mismatched cops for a reboot of the hit action franchise.

Mel Gibson's volatile homicide cop Martin Riggs and Danny Glover's veteran police officer Roger Murtaugh teamed up for four movies spanning from 1987 to 1998. Superman director Richard Donner helmed the films, which grossed more than $950 million at the worldwide box office.

A fifth Lethal Weapon, which would have seen Gibson and Glover reunite, was rumoured in 2008.

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I would love to see a remake of this, I think Will Smith would be perfect for this movie.

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Depp in talks to replace Downey Jr for 'Oz'

Johnny Depp is in talks to replace Robert Downey Jr. in Disney's Oz, The Great And Powerful.

The studio's Alice In Wonderland star would take on the role of an illusionist who flees a travelling circus and gets transported to the land of Oz by a tornado, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Spider-Man director Sam Raimi is attached to make Oz, which will serve as a prequel to the 1939 fantasy classic The Wizard Of Oz.

Depp is also attached to play Tonto in Disney's The Lone Ranger remake and will appear in a fourth Pirates Of The Caribbean movie this summer.

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'Dark Knight Rises' to shoot in Romania?

The Dark Knight Rises will reportedly film in Bucharest, Romania.

It was previously reported that director Christopher Nolan would shoot scenes for his forthcoming Batman movie in Los Angeles, the UK and possibly Detroit.

Movieweb reports that the filmmaker is now scouting further locations in Romania for the film.

Nolan is apparently looking to shoot at the country's Palace of Parliament and Bucharest's historical centre, Edgar Quinet Street. He has also visited the Turda salt mines.

Dark Knight Rises, starring Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman, opens July 20, 2012 in US cinemas.

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Sutherland: '24 movie could film in December'

Kiefer Sutherland has revealed that he hopes to start filming the 24 movie by the end of the year.

The actor, who portrayed CTU operative Jack Bauer across 8 seasons on Fox, told Extra that the big screen spin-off "won’t start shooting for about eight months".

He said: "It’s a very difficult thing to take something that you’ve done for eight years, almost 200 episodes, and try and find a story that’s going to be unique and yet service the history of the show as well. That is to be expected. So we start shooting hopefully by next December or January."

Asked about changes to Billy Ray's script, which was rejected by Fox executives, Sutherland said: "I think it will [change] up until the day we start shooting, and probably from that point forward, too."

Sutherland recently admitted that he is also working on ideas for a return to primetime television

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Christian Bale reiterates last 'Batman' stance

Christian Bale has said that he presumes The Dark Knight Rises will be his last Batman movie - although he refuses to officially rule out more.

The actor suggested that director Christopher Nolan - already on record as having opted out of a fourth film - will dictate any further decisions regarding the series.

"All I know is the likelihood that this will be the last one," Bale told Empire. "Well, I wouldn't say definitely. If Chris goes, 'Hey, I've got another story I think could be interesting,' then yeah, great, I'd go do that.

"I always assumed it would be three, but I could be wrong. I don't know if there's something wrong with me, but I don't feel any pressure."

Nolan recently cast two key members of Bale's supporting cast for The Dark Knight Rises - Anne Hathaway and Tom Hardy - in the respective roles of Catwoman and Bane.

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Don Cheadle reveals 'War Machine' plans

Don Cheadle has confirmed that work on a spinoff film featuring his Iron Man 2 character War Machine is already underway.

The actor also claimed that a writer for the film has already been hired, but failed to reveal their name.

"They're developing it now, they're working on that," Cheadle said in a recent interview, according to Coming Soon. "I think they've hired a writer, so we'll see how it goes. It would be a lot of fun."

Cheadle also clarified rumours surrounding his involvement with Joss Whedon's upcoming Avengers film.

"I don't think he shows up in Avengers," he revealed. "I think he's kind of a lone wolf."

Cheadle will reprise his role as War Machine for Iron Man 3, scheduled to be released in 2013.

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Fox dismisses Sutherland's '24' comments

20th Century Fox has downplayed reports that a film based on the popular television series 24 is due to begin filming later this year.

Earlier this week, 24 star Kiefer Sutherland told Extra that the film would begin filming in eight months. However, a publicist for Fox has now been forced to clarify the actor's comments.

"Unfortunately, Kiefer [Sutherland] is overly optimistic," the publicist's statement read, according to Yahoo News. "The project is still in development, with no director attached."

24 ran for eight seasons between 2001 and 2010, and a film based on the series has been rumoured for a number of years.

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McAvoy teases 'X-Men: First Class'

James McAvoy has revealed that he will not be participating in many of the fight scenes in X-Men: First Class.

McAvoy, who plays Professor X in the upcoming prequel, spoke to Screen Rant about his character, stating that he is rarely involved in the movie's fight scenes.

"[Professor X] is not too combat savvy in this film, it has to be said. He doesn't do too much, he's sort of a consultant with the combat guys," said McAvoy.

He continued: "But he does get involved in a few little bits of fisticuffs, I wouldn't say that he comes out well in any of them, but I wouldn't say that he gets his ass kicked either. Yeah, he's not particularly combat ready."

The actor also addressed the rumours about the ending of the film, which reportedly concludes with Professor X bald and in a wheelchair, as the character appears later in life.

"You'll have to wait and see, you'll have to wait and see," McAvoy said. "It's actually quite satisfying when you get to say that: 'I'm not allowed to say'. Because nobody’s actually told you that you're not allowed to say, but it's sort of implied."

X-Men: First Class opens in cinemas on June 3.

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It might only be me but I'm not too excited about this movie.

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Hemsworth: 'Avengers script is huge'

Actor Chris Hemsworth has revealed that the script for The Avengers is "huge".

Hemsworth, who plays Thor, spoke to MTV News about the screenplay for the upcoming film, which features many of the Marvel comic book superheroes.

"Everything about the story and the comic books is huge. You have these huge, big superheroes and huge, big egos crammed into one small space," Hemsworth said.

"Reading the script, it was massive. Everything about it was like, 'Oh my god.' I said to Joss [Whedon, the director], I said, 'I don't know how you're going to shoot this thing [laughs], but I'm excited to be onboard and let's give it a go'."

Hemsworth also addressed the rumour about whether actor Jeremy Renner, who plays Hawkeye in The Avengers, will make a cameo appearance in Thor.

"I don't know if he's in Thor. I haven't seen the cut yet, and he wasn't on set when I was there, but he may be in the final one," Hemsworth declared. "He's certainly in The Avengers. I had a chat with him at Comic-Con and he's as excited as the rest of us."

Thor opens in cinemas on May 6. Meanwhile, The Avengers is scheduled to be released in 2012.

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This movie I cannot wait to see when it comes out.

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Reeves 'hints at two more Matrix movies'

Keanu Reeves has reportedly revealed that the Wachowski brothers are working on two more Matrix films.

Reeves, who played Neo in the first three Matrix movies, spoke about the upcoming sequels at a Q&A session in London, according to Ain't It Cool News.

Reeves said that he met with the Wachowski brothers at Christmas time, where they apparently stated that "they had completed work on a two-picture script treatment that would see him return to the world of The Matrix as Neo".

The Wachowski brothers will finish working on their current adaptation of Cloud Atlas before allegedly meeting with Reeves once again to discuss the Matrix sequels.

The Wachowski brothers are also working on an adaptation of Robin Hood called Hood that is set in the future. Will Smith is believed to be starring in the project.

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I'm not too sure about more Matrix Movies but the one about Will Smith possibly starring in a Robin Hood type movie set in the future sounds very interesting to me.

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Goldman refutes 'Kick-Ass 2' reports

Jane Goldman has quashed rumours that she has begun working on the script for Kick-Ass 2: Balls To The Wall.

Posting on Twitter, the screenwriter explained that she has two other projects to complete before tackling the comic book sequel.

"Saw a few erroneous reports today that I'm currently writing Kick-Ass 2 script - sorry if anyone's disappointed, but not true (sic)," she wrote. "Currently writing for two other projects, then on to lovely Matthew V's next thing (right now, looks unlikely to be KA2) when X-Men post-prod' ends."

Based on the comic by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr, the original Kick-Ass arrived in theatres last year. Director Matthew Vaughn is expected to return to helm the sequel, and lead actors Lyndsy Fonseca, Chloe Moretz and Aaron Johnson are rumoured to be reprising their roles.

Kick-Ass 2: Balls To The Wall is scheduled for 2012.

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Rachael Leigh Cook: 'Vampire is gritty'

Rachael Leigh Cook has said that her new film shows the grittiness of the modern vampire world.

The actress is starring in the forthcoming horror movie Vampire, which is directed by Shunji Iwai and centres on a vampire who feeds on suicidal girls.

Speaking to MTV, she said: "[Vampire] exposes the ugly reality of what it would really mean to be a vampire in this day and age."

Cook, who was reportedly the original inspiration for the character of Alice Cullen in the Twilight novels, stars in the picture with Adelaide Clemens, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Amanda Plummer and Kevin Zegers.

Vampire, the first English-language movie from Japanese filmmaker Iwai, is expected to open later this year.

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Cameron: 'Avatar sequel set for 2014'

James Cameron has said that his two upcoming Avatar sequels could be released by Christmas 2014 and 2015.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the director revealed his plans to shoot both movies at the same time.

"I am in the process of writing the next two Avatar films now," he said.

"We are planning to shoot them together and post them together, and we will probably release them not quite back-to-back, but about a year apart. Christmas '14 and '15 is the current plan."

Cameron went on to say that both follow-ups would feature the same characters introduced in the first film.

"Basically, if you survived the first film, you get to be in the second film, at least in some form," he explained.

He also announced that studio Fox would donate some profits from the sequels to environmental causes.

"Fox has partnered with me to donate a chunk of the profits to environmental causes that are at the heart of the Avatar world," Cameron added. "I didn't want to make more Avatar movies without a grander plan in place."

The original Avatar grossed more than $2 billion worldwide.

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