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Schwarzenegger confirms acting return

Arnold Schwarzenegger has confirmed that he intends to return to acting.

The former California governor revealed on his Twitter page that he has instructed his representatives at the Creative Artists Agency to find him a big screen comeback role.

"Exciting news. My friends at CAA have been asking me for 7 years when they can take offers seriously. Gave them the green light today," he wrote.

Schwarzenegger stepped away from acting in 2003 after becoming Governor of California. His last major role was in Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines, although he made cameo appearances in Around The World In 80 Days, Welcome To The Jungle and The Expendables.

The 63-year-old has recently been linked to a movie titled With Wings As Eagles, about an ageing German soldier who disobeys an order to kill children during World War II.

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Bay 'doesn't want Transformers 3 to suck

Michael Bay has insisted that he has strived to make Transformers: Dark Of The Moon a better movie than its predecessor.

Speaking to MTV, the director again claimed that the Writers Guild of America strikes meant that he struggled to find a good story for 2009's Revenge Of The Fallen.

"I think it takes awhile to get it right. I think we did not want the third one to suck," Bay said. "The second one, we had a tough go because we had a writers' strike. It was a very, very tough thing to make a movie under those circumstances. It affected a lot of Hollywood at that time."

Discussing his approach for the upcoming third Transformers movie, Bay compared the robot blockbuster to Ridley Scott's war film Black Hawk Down.

"We have a better story. It's epic and it happens in a city," he commented. "It's more accessible because you recognise stuff - it's not in a desert. It's kind of like 'Black Hawk Down' with our small group of heroes in a city."

Transformers: Dark Of The Moon, starring Shia LaBeouf and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, opens in cinemas on July 1.

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Captain America' sequel gets writers

Rumours that Marvel Studios has hired writers for a sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger have surfaced.

According to Latino Review, Stephen McFeely and Christopher Markus - who scripted the original - have agreed to return for a proposed follow-up.

Marvel is yet to confirm plans for a sequel to the summer release, though actor Chris Evans will reprise his role as Steve Rogers for The Avengers in 2012.

It was previously reported that Fred Van Lente is writing an eight-issue digital prequel to the movie. The first issue is available as a free download from Marvel's download platforms.

Captain America: The First Avenger debuts in theatres on July 22.

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Depp enjoyed Cruz team-up on 'Pirates

Johnny Depp has revealed that he enjoyed working with Penelope Cruz in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

The 47-year-old explained that he was happy for Cruz to be joining the cast as the character of Angelica because of how well she can act.

He told DS: "She's a serious force to be reckoned with, Penelope. We did a film together years ago called Blow - I could've said we did Blow together years ago. That really would’ve made [the headline].

"So we did this film Blow together and she's wonderful, really a treat. She's a heavy hitter, you can throw all kinds of things up into the atmosphere and she'll snatch up something and throw a curve ball back at you.

"She's very stimulating, she's someone I adore, one of my best friends. It's been great having her.”

Depp, who plays Jack Sparrow in the series of films, also discussed his approach to playing the character for a fourth time.

He added: "I mean I honestly think this whole thing about characters and character arcs and 'finding themselves' and this and that, I honestly think old Captain Jack found himself a long time ago. I don't think there's any more room to - he can't go any further, I think he's hit a wall as it were."

Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is due out later this year.

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Noam Murro To Direct 'Die Hard 5

Die Hard 5 is moving toward the start gate at 20th Century Fox. I’m told the studio will set Noam Murro to direct the film that has been scripted by Skip Woods.  They will continue to develop the script. While Murro directed the Sarah Jessica Parker-starrer Smart People for Miramax. Murro really impressed Fox brass with his most recent campaign for the Halo video game. He’s a five time DGA  nominated commercials director, won two Golden Lions at Cannes and is taking a big leap up to one of Fox’s most important projects. The studio still has to make a deal with Bruce Willis, but he has publicly expressed excitement about reprising his signature John McClane role. Willis showed he had plenty left in the tank with Live Free Or Die Hard, the Len Wiseman-directed 2007 sequel that grossed $383.5 million worldwide.

As Deadline first revealed on November 11, Willis and Rebecca Hall will team on Lay the Favorite, the Stephen Frears-directed adaptation of the Beth Raymer memoir that was adapted by DV De Vincentis. Murro is repped by CAA and Management 360.

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Tom Cruise 'close to Rock Of Ages deal

Tom Cruise is reportedly close to signing a deal to star in the upcoming film version of Rock Of Ages.

According to Gossip Cop, the Mission Impossible star is currently in final negotiations for the role of rock star Stacee Jaxx.

Hairspray director Adam Shankman is attached to helm the project, being financed by both Warner Bros and New Line Cinema.

Other stars rumoured to be in talks for the film include Russell Brand, Alec Baldwin and Mary J. Blige.

The musical is a comedy based around the glam rock music of the eighties, including the tracks 'The Final Countdown' by Europe and 'Don't Stop Believin' by Journey.

Rock Of Ages is believed to be scheduled for release later this year.

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Fassbender explains 'Prometheus' links

Michael Fassbender has confirmed that Ridley Scott's upcoming science fiction film Prometheus will definitely be connected to the Alien franchise.

The film started out as a prequel to Scott's original Alien movie, until continued work between Scott and Lost writer Damon Lindelof led to the project evolving into Prometheus.

"Oh absolutely. There's a definite connecting vein," Fassbender told MTV News, when asked whether the film was still linked to the Alien universe. "You realise you're part of something else, but it's definitely in keeping with the old ones.

"It's new, yet it's in keeping with the old traditions as well. But there's a whole new revelation within this film."

The X-Men: First Class actor claimed that Prometheus is similar in tone to the original Alien in terms of being more of a thriller, as opposed to the film's three sequels, which focused more on action.

Prometheus, which also stars Noomi Rapace and Charlize Theron, is due for release in cinemas on June 8, 2012.

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Efron replaces LaBeouf in new project

Zac Efron is confirmed to be attached to a new action comedy project from writer Matt Drake.

Producer Albert Berger confirmed via The Playlist that Efron will replace the previously-rumoured Shia LaBeouf as the male lead in The Necessary Death Of Charlie Countryman.

The film, claimed to be similar in tone to Pulp Fiction, follows the character of Charlie who meets and falls in love with the girlfriend of a dangerous mob boss, and suffers numerous beatings as a result.

The project is currently without a director, but producers are hoping to being filming later this year

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Paul Walker signs for Fred Durst film

Paul Walker will reportedly star in a new action thriller helmed by Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst.

According to reports, the Fast Five actor will play the lead role in Pawn Shop Chronicles, which will be both directed and produced by Durst.

"This is a hillbilly Pulp Fiction," co-producer Jordan Schur told The Hollywood Reporter of the film's script. "[It's] fast-moving and action-packed. It's also very funny.

"It's got all these elements to really pack a punch," he added.

The film, written by Adam Minarovich, follows a series of interconnected stories revolving around a missing wedding ring.

Pawn Shop Chronicles is due to begin filming this spring.

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Theron 'in final talks for Prometheus

Charlize Theron is reportedly in final negotiations to star in Ridley Scott's science fiction epic Prometheus.

Theron has long been rumoured for the project, and according to Yahoo News, is now close to signing a deal to star opposite the already-announced Noomi Rapace.

Prometheus originally started as an Alien prequel, but Scott announced last year that the project had evolved into its own concept.

Earlier today, Michael Fassbender confirmed that Prometheus will still have strong ties to the rest of the Alien films.

Details regarding the roles that Theron and Rapace will play have yet to be released.

Prometheus is currently scheduled for release on June 8, 2012.

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Worthington: 'Titans sequel was a surprise

Sam Worthington has confessed his surprise that the critically-panned Clash Of The Titans remake was awarded a sequel.

The Avatar actor stated that he is looking forward to reprising the role of demigod Perseus for Wrath Of The Titans, as he believes that the unexpected follow-up will be improved for breaking away from the 1981 original.

He told Contactmusic: "The thing is the first film we got criticised a lot for, but now the good thing about the sequel is that we are not beholden to an original story and we can learn from the mistakes of the first and hopefully improve on it."

He added: "I mean there is a surprise that we are making a sequel because of the critical drubbing."

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Fassbender explains Magneto inspiration

Michael Fassbender has claimed that he based his interpretation of the iconic super-villain Magneto in X-Men: First Class on the comic books themselves.

The Inglourious Basterds actor admits that he tried to steer clear of attempting to imitate Ian McKellen's critically-acclaimed portrayal of the character in the first three X-Men films.

"I haven't based it on him at all actually, and I hope fans aren't going to be disappointed by that, because I know he's rated as number one comic villain, well he's up there anyway," Fassbender told SuperheroHype.

"I just tried to steep myself in the source material, the comic books, and there's so much," the actor explained. "He's such a fascinating guy, and how he becomes Magneto is a really interesting journey."

Fassbender revealed that he feels that one of the most important elements of the character, despite its exclusion from the upcoming film, was Magneto's early relationship with Magda, his lover who runs away after witnessing him murder a mob of people.

"You don't see that relationship [with Magda], I've just held that for my own personal use in developing the character, so when we meet him at the beginning of this film, he's definitely a lone wolf," Fassbender added.

X-Men: First Class will be released in cinemas on June 3.

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Mackie confirmed for 'Vampire Hunter

The Hurt Locker star Anthony Mackie has officially signed on to star in Timur Bekmambetov's upcoming adaptation of the horror mash-up Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.

The actor will join Benjamin Walker in the film, based on Seth Grahame-Smith's bestselling novel, and has admitted that he can't wait to start work.

"The great thing about it, and what I loved about the movie, is the idea that it's the actual storyline," Mackie told Shock Til You Drop. "They took Abraham Lincoln's biography, moment by moment, and put this sub-storyline of vampires in it, and I think that's kind of interesting.

"It kind of entices the next generation to look at history in a way that's new and creative," he added.

Mackie also revealed that Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is scheduled to begin production this March in his hometown of New Orleans.

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Cotillard to join 'The Dark Knight Rises'?

Marion Cotillard is rumoured to have joined the cast of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises.

Cotillard, who also starred in Nolan's previous film Inception, has allegedly signed on for Nolan's third Batman film, according to the French newspaper Le Figaro.

"The actress, who is expecting a child in the spring with Guillaume Canet, will be scarce this year. She'll do a single film and her choice fell on Batman 3," read the article.

Cotillard was rumoured for a role in The Dark Knight Rises last year. However, after the actress announced her pregnancy, it was believed that she would not be able to take a role in the highly-anticipated movie. The news remains unconfirmed as of yet.

The Dark Knight Rises is scheduled to be released on July 20, 2012.

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Huntington-Whiteley: 'Transformers role a surprise

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has admitted that she was shocked to be given the lead in Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

The 23-year old model and actress will be seen making her Hollywood debut in the third film of the franchise about alien robot vehicles.

In an interview with Total Film, she said: "I went to the casting unaware they were looking for a new female lead.

"We were told it was for a 'nemesis' role and I left thinking I was awful. The next day I was offered the lead!"

Huntington-Whiteley has previously worked with Transformers helmer Michael Bay on a commercial campaign for the high-end lingerie brand Victoria's Secret.

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Martin Lawrence offers 'Bad Boys 3' update

Martin Lawrence has revealed that he is still hoping to make Bad Boys 3.

Speaking to Digital Spy, the Big Mommas star said that all the key players from the first two action movies - Will Smith, director Michael Bay and producer Jerry Bruckheimer - are keen to return for a third instalment.

"They're working on a script now," he said. "That's something I think looks very real. Will told me that he wanted to do it as well. Michael Bay I heard was on board and Jerry Bruckheimer. We'll see."

Asked about a potential starting date for the sequel, Lawrence added: "Those guys are very busy. There's no timeline."

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John Turturro, Eddie Izzard for 'Cars 2

John Turturro and Eddie Izzard have joined the voice cast of Cars 2.

The actors will give voice to two new characters in the sequel to the hit 2006 animated film Cars, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Izzard will portray Miles Axlerod, an ex-oil baron who now runs on electricity and is dedicated to finding renewable energy. Turturro will play a Formula 1 Italian race car named Francesco Bernoulli.

Director John Lasseter said that Turturro was Pixar's first choice for the role of Francesco

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Tyrese: 'Transformers 3 the best of series

Tyrese Gibson has called Transformers: Dark of the Moon the best movie of the series.

Speaking to MTV, the actor said that fans should be eagerly anticipating director Michael Bay's third Transformers movie.

"It's in 3D, and this is the first time we're doing [a Transformers movie] in 3D," he said.

Gibson added: "In the first two, we were messing around and playing around, trying to figure out the niche and the energy and the synergy. Michael Bay has gone on the record, as has Shia, the star of the movie, and they've said, 'Listen, we've really figured it out this time. This is the biggest and best Transformers movie of all of them.'"

Transformers: Dark of the Moon arrives in cinemas on July 1.

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Jude Law to join 'Dracula' adaptation?

Jude Law may star in the upcoming adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, it has been reported.

Law, who is currently shooting the Sherlock Holmes sequel, is reportedly in talks to join director David Slade's next project.

Bleeding Cool reports that the movie, titled The Last Voyage of the Demeter, follows the ship that transports the Transylvanian count to the shores of England. Over the course of the voyage, which is documented by reports in the captain's log, the vampire slowly slaughters the ship's entire crew.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ben Kingsley and Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy) are also attached for supporting roles in the film, which is being described as something akin to Alien.

The Last Voyage of the Demeter marks Slade's third major vampire movie in recent years, after 30 Days of Night and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.

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