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Bridges, Pettyfer sign for 'Seventh Son

I Am Number Four star Alex Pettyfer has reportedly signed on for the lead role in a film adaptation of the dark fantasy series The Wardstone Chronicles.

According to Coming Soon, the film, which is based on British author Joseph Delaney's popular series, will instead be called The Seventh Son.

It is also believed that Tron: Legacy star Jeff Bridges has signed on to play the role of mentor to Pettyfer's character.

Academy Award-nominated actress Jennifer Lawrence, best known for playing the lead in Winter's Bone, will portray a young woman accused of being a witch.

No release date for The Seventh Son has been announced.

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'Superman' female lead 'may be a villain

A recent report claims that the female lead that Zack Snyder is currently choosing for his Superman reboot is actually for the part of a female supervillain.

Earlier this week it was reported that Alice Eve, Diane Kruger and Rosamund Pike were the top three contenders for the film's female lead, which was presumed to be longtime Superman romantic interest Lois Lane.

However, according to Latino Review, the role that these three actresses are supposedly vying for is actually that of Kryptonian supervillain Ursa.

Ursa has appeared on screen before, played by Sarah Douglas during the Christopher Reeve film franchise in both Superman: The Movie and Superman II.

These rumours suggests that General Zod may be the film's primary villain after all, despite Snyder's previous claims to the contrary.

The film is due to begin production this summer for an expected release in late 2012.

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Kruger denies 'Superman' casting rumours

Inglourious Basterds actress Diane Kruger has denied that she is in talks to star as the female lead in Zack Snyder's upcoming Superman reboot.

The actress was one of three names reported to be the top contenders for the undisclosed part, alongside Alice Eve and Rosamund Pike. However, Kruger claims that the reports are all untrue.

"They're all false rumours," Kruger told MTV News. "I don't know who launched them but it's not true."

Snyder is currently deciding on a lead actress to star opposite his male lead Henry Cavill, who was announced last week as the new Superman.

Other actresses rumoured for the film include Twilight star Kristen Stewart, Academy Award nominee Natalie Portman and Mean Girls actress Rachel McAdams.

Production on the new Superman film is set to begin this summer, followed by an expected release date of Christmas 2012.

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Mother' star likely to join 'Avengers

How I Met Your Mother star Cobie Smulders has emerged as one of the front-runners for the previously undisclosed role of Maria Hill in Marvel Studios' upcoming film The Avengers.

While the character is a late addition to the film, Smulders is believed to be director Joss Whedon's first choice for the part, according to Deadline.

Earlier this week Samuel L. Jackson, who will play S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury in the film, revealed that his character would be accompanied by a female sidekick who was currently being auditioned.

This sidekick is widely expected to be that of Deputy Director Maria Hill, who emerged in the comics as a cold and ruthless replacement for Nick Fury during the Civil War event.

If negotiations go to plan, a deal is expected to be signed with Smulders within the next few weeks.

Production on The Avengers is due to begin this April, followed by an announced release date of May 4, 2012.

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Stallone cast as hitman in 'Headshot

Sylvester Stallone has been announced as the lead actor in a new action film from The Cooler director Wayne Kramer.

IM Global CEO Stuart Ford made the announcement this weekend, ahead of launching Headshot to foreign buyers next week.

"Headshot is exactly the type of fast-paced, universally themed project that suits our business model," Ford told The Hollywood Reporter. "Sylvester Stallone is an international icon and we're really excited to be in business with him."

Stallone will play a hitman from New Orleans who is forced to team up with an NYPD officer in the wake of two vicious murders.

Filming for Headshot is scheduled to begin in May

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I will watch any movie with Sly in even if the movie is rubbish.

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Robin to be in 'The Dark Knight Rises

Robin may appear in The Dark Knight Rises, it has been reported.

Michigan radio station WILX has also revealed that locations in Grand Ledge are being scouted as potential filming areas for The Dark Knight Rises.

"Sources say the area is being considered as a hideout for Batman sidekick Robin," read an article on the station's website.

With the recent casting of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, rumours now abound as to whether the Inception actor will be playing Robin. However, Batman On Film reports that these reports are false and that Robin will not be making an appearance in The Dark Knight Rises. There has been no official comment on the subject as of yet.

The Dark Knight Rises opens in cinemas on July 20, 2012.

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I hope Robin does not make an appearance as I think that would be a big mistake.

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Affleck to direct Clooney's hostage movie

Ben Affleck is in talks to direct George Clooney's project Argo, it has been reported.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Affleck may come on board to helm a film that was set up at Warner Bros by Clooney.

The movie, based on an article in Wired Magazine, tells the story of a CIA rescue operation to save six US diplomats held hostage in Iran in 1979.

Variety reports that the plot focuses on a scheme concocted by the CIA, which involved using a fake movie project titled 'Argo' to help the hostages escape.

Should Affleck accept the position, it will be his first directing assignment since The Town.

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This sounds like quite a good movie idea.

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Blake Lively to play Carrie Bradshaw?

Blake Lively may play Carrie Bradshaw of Sex and the City in a movie prequel to the TV series and films.

Lively, who currently stars on Gossip Girl as Serena van der Woodsen, is reportedly being considered by Sex and the City creator Michael Patrick King to portray a younger version of the character made famous by Sarah Jessica Parker.

A source told Grazia magazine: "The prequel is about breathing new life into the story and exploring Carrie's first few months in NYC and the beginning of her relationship with an older man."

The prequel will likely be based on Candace Bushnell's prequel novels The Carrie Diaries, which details Carrie's teenage years, and Summer and the City, which tells the story behind Carrie's move to New York City.

In the meantime, Lively can be seen on Gossip Girl, which airs Mondays at 9pm on The CW.

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Please No More Sex In The City Movies of Any kind.

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Lindsay Lohan pursues 'Superman' role?

Lindsay Lohan is reportedly pursuing a role in Warner Bros' Superman reboot.

According to TMZ, Lohan's management team has had "multiple conversations" with the studio about starring in director Zack Snyder's comic book movie.

The actress is not in contention for the role of Lois Lane but another "major character" instead. Lohan is allegedly keen to put aside her recent felony charges and "show people again how talented she is".

Rosamund Pike, Alice Eve and Diane Kruger have recently been named as potential female leads in the superhero movie.

Henry Cavill will take on the title role in Superman, which opens in cinemas in 2012.

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I might be the only person thinking this but having Lindsay Lohan in the new Superman movie might actually be a good idea.

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Julia Roberts confirmed for 'Snow White

Julia Roberts has been confirmed to be taking on the role of the Evil Queen in The Brothers Grimm: Snow White.

It had earlier been reported that the actress was negotiating her participation in the project.

Entertainment Weekly reports that Roberts will star in the movie, which is to be directed by Tarsem Singh for Relativity Media.

Another project, Snow White and the Huntsman, is likely to see Charlize Theron in the role of the Evil Queen, as well as Kristen Stewart as Snow White.

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Lively denies 'Sex And The City' rumour

Blake Lively's representative has denied reports that the Gossip Girl actress is to play Carrie Bradshaw in a Sex And The City prequel.

It was recently claimed that Lively was being considered for a movie which followed Carrie as she moved to New York City for the first time.

However, Lively's rep told Gossip Cop: "There is no truth to it."

Sex And The City creator Candace Bushnell previously suggested that Miley Cyrus would be a good choice to play Carrie in any future prequels.

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Rosamund Pike joins 'Wrath Of The Titans

Rosamund Pike will star in Warner Bros' sequel to Clash Of The Titans.

According to Deadline, the Barney's Version actress is nearing a deal to play the part of Andromeda in the follow-up, titled Wrath Of The Titans.

Alexa Davalos appeared in the role in last year's mythological epic but is unavailable for the sequel.

Sam Worthington will return as Perseus in Wrath, to be directed by Jonathan Liebesman (Battle: Los Angeles).

Pike's involvement in the movie will reportedly rule her out of starring opposite Henry Cavill in Zack Snyder's Superman revamp.

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Selena Gomez lands '13 Reasons Why' role

Selena Gomez will star in Universal's big screen adaptation of Jay Asher's novel 13 Reasons Why, reports Deadline.

The story centres around seven cassette tapes made by high-schooler Hanna Baker (Gomez) prior to her suicide. Hanna sends the recordings to a classmate who had a crush on her with instructions to pass them on to the 13 people who played a part in her death.

Jennifer O'Kieffe has been hired to pen the script for producers Eric Newman, Marc Abraham and Mandy Teefey.

Gomez plays Alex Russo in the Disney TV series Wizards Of Waverly Place and has a role in upcoming comedy Monte Carlo opposite Leighton Meester and Cory Monteith.

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Justin Bieber Thanks Will Smith for Guiding His Movie Career

Justin Bieber has credited Will Smith with guiding his movie career, revealing the "Men in Black" star is helping him find his next big screen project. The Canadian sensation's tour documentary "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" hits theaters this month, but the "Baby" hitmaker admits he's ready to show off his acting skills in a feature film.

And the 16 year old has found a mentor in Smith. Bieber tells Access Hollywood, "The Smith family's been really amazing to me and really supportive in everything I'm doing. Their family's just really nice and really good people."

"He's definitely looking at different scripts for me and trying to develop stuff... I would definitely love to get more into acting and explore that area. I just want to be an all around entertainer and... be the ultimate entertainer, whether that's singing, acting, dancing or performing."

Recent reports suggested Bieber had already signed a movie deal with Smith's production company Overbrook, but the singer insists there are no official plans in the works, adding: "No, not at the moment. We're just kind of looking at stuff."

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I wont go and see this Bieber movie documentary but based on that 1 CSI episode I think he has a chance of becoming a decent actor, not a world wide sensation like Will Smith but still a decent actor.

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Emma Watson signs for 'Wallflower

Emma Watson has signed on to star in The Perks Of Being A Wallflower.

The film will also feature Logan Lerman and will be written and directed by Stephen Chbosky, who will adapt from his own 1999 novel of the same name, Variety reports.

The Perks Of Being A Wallflower centres on Charlie (Lerman), a 15-year-old outsider struggling through life and dealing with his first love (Watson).

The film has been acquired by Summit Entertainment and is being produced by Lianne Halfon and Russell Smith via Mr Mudd. It will be executive produced by John Malkovich.

Shooting on the project is expected to begin this summer.

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Shane Black to direct 'Iron Man 3'?

Lethal Weapon creator Shane Black is in talks with Marvel Studios to direct Iron Man 3.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Black has pitched his idea to the studio for the latest superhero sequel and is in contention with several other filmmakers for the director's chair. Black is expected to also pen the script for the third instalment if he lands the directing job.

Black previously helmed 2005 noir Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, starring Iron Man's Robert Downey Jr. He established himself in Hollywood with scripts for action films Lethal Weapon, The Last Boy Scout and The Long Kiss Goodnight.

Jon Favreau, who directed Iron Man and its 2010 sequel, has departed the franchise to make Magic Kingdom.

Disney plans to release Iron Man 3 on May 3, 2013.

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Jason Statham Circling ‘Echelon’ Thriller

EXCLUSIVE: Eric Bana was previously attached but now I've learned that action star Jason Statham is interested but hasn't signed yet. Hyde Park International will start selling the pic in Berlin. Echelon is based on the novel Firewall, the 3rd book in pseudonymous author Andy McNab's 13-book series. It will be the first movie financed through the $250 million Hyde Park/Imagenation Abu Dhabi deal to develop, produce and distribute up to 20 movies over 7 years. Simon Crane, stunt coordinator on The Tourist and Salt, will make his feature directing debut on this adaptation of the action thriller novel by bestselling novelist Andy McNab. Ashok Amritraj of Hyde Park Entertainment is producing alongside veteran casting agent Bonnie Timmermann (Public Enemies) and Steve Chasman, who’s worked with Statham ever since Transporter (2002). Statham would play Nick Stone, an SAS soldier who finds himself caught between the Russian Mafia and western secret agents trying to get their hands on the Echelon computer program. McNab is an ex-SAS soldier who wrote the bestselling non-fiction account Bravo Two Zero of going behind enemy lines in the first Iraq war. Then the author branched out into thrillers featuring his Nick Stone character and a series of Young Adult books.

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This would be the perfect role for him in my opinion

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Zack Snyder promises "physical" 'Superman'

ack Snyder has revealed details about his upcoming Superman movie.

Speaking to SFX, the Sucker Punch director claimed that producer Christopher Nolan and screenwriter David Goyer have come up with a modern approach to the DC Comics character.

"My feeling about Superman is that I've been a fan of the character for a long time. But the question for me was always, 'What can you do with Superman in a modern world?'" he said.

"And I think the amazing thing that Chris and David have created, that I'm working on now, and the reason why I was like, 'Yeah, I'll do that,' was that they found that in him. They found the why in him. That’s the exciting part for me."

He continued: "I can't really talk about [the story] without being kind of specific. But I can say I think Superman needs to be physical."

Superman, starring Henry Cavill in the title role, will open in December 2012.

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Willow Smith wants Brad Pitt for 'Annie'

Willow Smith has reportedly said that she wants Brad Pitt to play Daddy Warbucks in the Annie remake.

Smith is starring in the forthcoming film project from Sony Pictures, produced by her father Will and rapper Jay-Z.

Speaking to Access Hollywood, the 'Whip My Hair' singer said that she would like Pitt to portray Warbucks, Annie's adopted father.

When asked for more details about the movie, Willow replied: "We’re just going to have to wait for that! You’re just going to have to wait."

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Freeman jokes about 2015 'Hobbit' start date

Martin Freeman has played down suggestions that the upcoming Hobbit movie is "cursed".

Filming on the two-part adaptation has been postponed due to arguments over distribution rights, overpriced budgets, actors' union complaints and director Peter Jackson's recent stomach surgery.

However, Freeman, who will play Bilbo Baggins in the Warner Bros picture, rejected the notion that the project has been hit by a curse.

"There are some bits of bad luck associated with it," he said at a press conference. "We're all very optimistic about it."

He went on to joke: "We're ready to go - just as soon as 2015 comes around."

Freeman also revealed that he has been carefully studying the performance of Ian Holm in Jackson's Lord Of The Rings trilogy to see how he matches up to Holm's portrayal of Bilbo.

"Without trying to blow my own trumpet nor with too much false modesty, I think I'm quite a good match for him," Freeman insisted.

The Hobbit is currently scheduled for release in December 2012 and December 2013.

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