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Russell: 'Trust me on Uncharted movie

David O. Russell has said that fans should "trust" him with the Uncharted movie.

The Three Kings director told Slash Film that games are very different to movies and that it requires a narrative to embrace the viewer.

"I'm not going to present myself as hardcore," he said. "But I played the game a bunch of times and I also read as much as I could about the game and I met the game's creator, Amy Hennig, who's really cool.

"I started to brew together what I thought could be a really cool idea that I'd never seen in a film before... Really intense action and really intense family dynamics on a global stage.

"To grow a game into a movie is an interesting proposition because a game is a very different experience than a movie. You guys are playing the game, and it's about playing the game. It's not about a narrative embracing you emotionally. You know what I'm saying?"

Russell added that although he will be "respectful" of the source material his priority is to make a good film.

"As far as I'm concerned, I'm very respectful as far as the core content and spirit of the game, but beyond that it's my job as a filmmaker to make what I think is going to be an amazing movie."

He added: "People have to trust that and let that go, I think."

Mark Wahlberg has been confirmed to play series protagonist Nathan Drake in the film.

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Sheen 'upset' about Bernsen rejection

Charlie Sheen admits he's angry about the decision to drop Corbin Bernsen from the mooted remake of Major League.

The fourth film in the franchise is in development, with Sheen hoping to reprise his former role as Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn.

However, Bernsen has not been asked to revisit his role, prima donna player Roger Dorn, for the sequel.

Speaking to TMZ, the Two and a Half Men actor said: "I would love it for him to be in... but I ain't the writer or director. I'm a hired gun; I'll do my best."

Bernsen first attained fame portraying a playboy lawyer in the popular 1980s series LA Law.

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G.I. Joe 2' searching for director

Producers are currently searching for a director for the forthcoming sequel to G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

Stephen Sommers helmed the 2009 feature film, based on the toy line, comic books and animated series, but has allegedly decided against working on the next movie.

According to MTV, Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner revealed that the search for a director for the sequel is ongoing.

"It's in the works! We have a really good script and we're right now talking to a number of directors," Goldner said.

When asked if Sommers was being considered for the sequel, Goldner replied: "I don't know if I can comment. I don't know if the studio has commented yet. But we're certainly talking to some people."

Filmmakers F. Gary Gray and Jon Chu have been rumoured for the job.

Zombieland writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick wrote the script for the follow-up, which Goldner said could stand on its own.

"There is a really great idea in the second G.I. Joe," he said. "In many ways, it'll be great for the people who saw the first one, but you don't need to have studied every element of the first one to enjoy the second. We've made sure that that's the case."

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Neighbours' actress lands Hollywood role

A former Neighbours actress has landed a role in a Hollywood movie.

Nicky Whelan, who quit her role in the soap as Pepper Steiger in 2007, was cast by Peter and Bobby Farrelly as a love interest in the new Owen Wilson comedy Hall Pass.

Peter told AAP: "I remember when she walked in I said to myself: 'Please be good. Please be a good actress.' We were so happy," while Bobby added: "She really came across very well. She had a sweetness and likeability."

Wilson said: "The Farrellys flipped over her. Nicky, aside from being easy on the eyes, was also very funny and great in the part."

Hall Pass opens on February 25 in the US and March 11 in the UK.

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Sutherland: '24 movie is going ahead

Kiefer Sutherland has insisted that a film version of 24 is still going ahead.

Speaking on Live with Regis and Kelly, the actor suggested that the movie could begin filming in early 2012.

"There is going to be a 24 movie," he said. "People come up to me and say they love the show. It's funny, because I don't feel like we finished. It's still such a presence in my life."

He also appeared to confirm earlier reports that Top Gun director Tony Scott is considering helming the project.

"We will hopefully start next January and Tony Scott is one of the directors who has expressed great interest in doing it," he said. "I think he would be fantastic. I am really excited to do that."

Sutherland recently signed on to play the lead role in Heroes creator Tim Kring's new Fox pilot Touch.

The final episode of 24 aired on May 24 last year.

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Carell to produce talking dog drama

Steve Carell will next be seen in a drama wherein he plays a grief-stricken widower who tries to teach his pet dog to speak.

The star of the US version of The Office will also produce the project titled Dogs of Babel, according to Hollywood Reporter.

It is an adaptation of the debut novel by Carolyn Parkhurst, in which a man comes home to find that his dog is the only witness to his wife's accidental death.

Carell, better known for his comedy roles, is also currently in talks to play Meryl Streep's therapist in the upcoming domestic drama Great Hope Springs.

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Warner Bros to remake 'The Bodyguard

Warner Bros has confirmed plans to remake its early '90s romantic thriller The Bodyguard.

The studio has hired writers Jeremiah Friedman and Nick Palmer to pen a new script based on the Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner box office hit, says Deadline.

The remake will reportedly centre on a bodyguard whose first job after leaving Iraq is to look after a rising female music star. With Twitter, Google Maps and rolling celebrity news coverage, he finds that the threats against his client have been amplified.

The Bodyguard, released in 1992, grossed more than $400 million at the worldwide box office and spawned a best-selling soundtrack album. Houston's single 'I Will Always Love You' shipped 12 million units worldwide and spent 14 weeks at the top of the Billboard chart.

The original movie was scripted by Lawrence Kasdan as a vehicle for Steve McQueen and Diana Ross before it was reworked as Houston's big screen debut.

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Speech' director 'turned down Iron Man 3

The King's Speech director Tom Hooper reportedly turned down the chance to helm Iron Man 3.

According to the Los Angeles Times, a source close to the British filmmaker revealed that he rejected an offer to take the director's chair for the big budget Marvel sequel.

Shane Black, who worked with Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. on Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, was eventually appointed director for the franchise's third instalment.

Hooper's King's Speech is leading the nominations for this Sunday's Academy Awards with Oscar nods in 12 categories, including 'Best Picture', 'Best Director' and 'Best Actor' for Colin Firth.

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Howard Gordon: '24 movie is on hold'

Former 24 showrunner Howard Gordon has claimed that a movie version of the series is "on hold".

He told TV Squad that there is "no news" on the film adaptation, but added that "conversations are ongoing".

"I feel compelled by Jack [Bauer], that Jack is still out there," he said. "I feel like I miss him... and I think there's a way to see him on the big screen. The 24-hour iteration of 24, I think, is done. But I think that there's life left in Jack."

Gordon explained that any film version of the Fox drama would have to feature "a compelling story".

"The challenge is just not making it... for the sake of making a movie version," he claimed. "[It's about] simply making it good, frankly.

"It know that sounds non-specific, but nobody's interested just to do it as an exercise. If it's going to be out there, it has to be out there for a good reason."

The producer also admitted that he is "glad" that the television incarnation of 24 ended after eight seasons.

"I'm so sure that it had run its course and it was time to end," he insisted. "So there's really no regrets. But that doesn't mean I won't miss it."

Series star Kiefer Sutherland recently claimed that the 24 film could begin filming in January 2012

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Kim Kardashian for John Gotti movie?

Kim Kardashian is reportedly in talks to appear in the forthcoming John Gotti biopic.

According to TMZ, the reality star could play Gotti's daughter-in-law Kim in the movie.

Kardashian had a meeting with the film's producers recently, said a source, and she is currently the front-runner for the role.

Fiore Films is producing the movie, which will depict three generations of the Gotti crime family.

John Travolta is reportedly starring in the project as Gotti.

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Bourne Legacy' candidates revealed

A list of potential candidates to star in Universal's The Bourne Legacy has been revealed.

According to Deadline, writer/director Tony Gilroy has met with or is considering actors such as Jake Gyllenhaal, Tobey Maguire and Josh Hartnett to lead the franchise spinoff.

Garrett Hedlund (Tron: Legacy), Michael Fassbender (X-Men: First Class) and Paul Dano (There Will Be Blood) are also in the running, while lesser-known actors Joel Edgerton, Alex Pettyfer, Michael Pitt, Oscar Isaac, Luke Evans, Taylor Kitsch and Benjamin Walker are said to be contenders for the part.

The Bourne Legacy will not feature Matt Damon's Jason Bourne character, instead showing audiences "the bigger picture, the bigger canvas" surrounding the spy's actions in the previous movies.

"This is not a reboot or a recast or a prequel," Gilroy said last year. "No-one's replacing Matt Damon. There will be a whole new hero, a whole new chapter… this is a stand-alone project."

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Sheen must "straighten up" for 'Major League

Charlie Sheen has been told to "straighten up" or risk losing his role in the planned Major League sequel.

The actor, whose TV show Two and a Half Men was shut down following his rant against series creator Chuck Lorre on The Alex Jones Show, has been warned about his future in the comedy franchise by Morgan Creek CEO James G. Robinson.

"I'm not going to risk putting Charlie in the movie if he continues messing up," Robinson told TMZ. "Obviously with Major League 3 there's a huge part written for Charlie's character."

Robinson admitted that he was reticent to deal with another troubled actor after working with Lindsay Lohan on Georgia Rule.

"I can speak [as] someone who has experienced the difficulties of working with an actor dealing with addiction," he explained. "I won't go through that again. If Charlie doesn't straighten up... I unfortunately can't put him in the movie.

"When Lindsay was doing Georgia Rule, she would miss full days of work. When an actor doesn't show up for work, you can lose half-a-million dollars a day paying the 250 other people there for the shoot and the costs for the set."

Sheen played pitcher Rick 'Wild Thing' Vaughn in the 1989 movie and its sequel, but labeled the 1998 instalment - in which he wasn't involved - "an abortion".

Discussing Major League 3 on his friend Jones's radio show, Sheen said: "I haven't read it (the script); I don't care. It's being directed by a genius named David Ward who, I don't know, won the Academy Award at 23 for writing The Sting.

"It was his pen and his vision that created the classic that we know today as Major League. In fact, a lot of people think the movie's called The Wild Thing - as they should. Whatever, I agreed to do it, there's just one deal point that Jim Robinson, a wonderful man at Morgan Creek, needs to work out. If they want me in it, it's a smash, if they don't, it's a turd that opens on a tugboat."

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James Franco closes deal for 'Oz'

James Franco has closed a deal to play the title role in the forthcoming Oz: The Great and Powerful.

According to Deadline, the Disney project will reunite Franco with Spider-Man director Sam Raimi.

The film is billed as a prequel to the original L. Frank Baum novel that inspired the 1939 Oscar-winning feature The Wizard of Oz.

Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire scripted the prequel, produced by Joe Roth.

Production is expected to begin in July after Franco wraps shooting on director Noah Baumbach's While We're Young.

Mila Kunis has reportedly begun talks to star alongside Franco in the movie.

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Paramount Drafts Jon M. Chu For 'G.I. Joe 2

I'm told that Paramount Pictures has chosen Jon M. Chu to direct G.I. Joe 2, the sequel to G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Chu just made the studio a pile of dough with Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. The competition came down to Chu and Gary Gray, with Unknown helmer Jaume Collet-Serra also meeting with studio brass. Production will begin in the fall. Chu is repped by WME and Principato Young. I'm told they are working out his deal, but that he's been told he is the choice. Lorenzo di Bonaventura is producing. The next task will be to figure out which cast members are returning. I've heard the studio is starting with Channing Tatum, and trying to work out a deal for him to reprise.

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Jimmi Simpson boards 'Vampire Hunter

Jimmi Simpson has boarded the cast of the forthcoming movie Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.

The actor joins Ben Walker, Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie and Mary Elisabeth Winstead in the horror project, reports Variety.

Tim Burton and Jim Lemley are producing the film, based on Seth Grahame-Smith's best-selling novel of the same name.

Night Watch and Wanted helmer Timur Bekmatebov has signed to direct the 3D project.

Simpson, who will play "Lincoln's right hand man", has appeared in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Date Night and Psych.

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Fassbender reveals his 'Prometheus' role

Michael Fassbender has seemingly confirmed that he will be playing an android character in Ridley Scott's upcoming science fiction epic Prometheus.

The actor, next appearing as Magneto in Matthew Vaughn's X-Men: First Class, made the revelation while discussing how Prometheus will tie in with the Alien franchise.

"Alien fans will recognise things in it," Fassbender admitted to Coming Soon. "It's not ignoring Alien, there's still a link to that world.

"But it's a different story," the actor continued. "It's definitely connected though."

Fassbender then responded to the recent speculation that he will play an android similar to the Bishop character from Aliens and Alien 3.

"I don't know what I can say," Fassbender added, before reportedly nodding. "I don't want to get into trouble."

Prometheus is scheduled to be released in cinemas on June 8, 2012.

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Mortensen may play Zod in 'Superman

Warner Bros are reportedly keen to have Viggo Mortensen play the lead villain in their upcoming reboot of the Superman film franchise.

The Hollywood Reporter has claimed that Mortensen is currently "a person of interest" for the company to take on the role of General Zod.

While Zod has yet to be confirmed as the film's main villain, earlier this month it was revealed that director Zack Snyder was currently auditioning actresses for the part of Ursa, traditionally Zod's right-hand woman.

Mortensen's involvement with Snyder's new Superman depends on whether or not he is cast as the lead in Universal's fantasy epic Snow White And The Huntsman.

Terrance Stamp originally played the part of General Zod in the 1980 film Superman II, while both Michael Rosenbaum and Callum Blue have portrayed the character in the series Smallville.

The tentatively-titled Superman: The Man Of Steel is expected to be released in December 2012.

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New 'Clash Of The Titans' to be "gritty

Director Jonathan Liebesman has claimed that his Clash Of The Titans sequel will be much darker and more "gritty" than the 2010 film.

Liebesman, who will helm the film following Louis Letterier's decision not to return for the sequel, is perhaps best known for his horror prequel Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.

"It's going to be a much more natural gritty, grounded fantasy movie," Liebesman explained to Coming Soon. "Just think Gladiator with lots of creatures.

"I'm excited," the director added. "It's a good opportunity to do something awesome with some great actors in a great genre."

Actors currently signed on to return for the sequel include Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Gemma Arterton and Ralph Fiennes, along with newcomer Tony Kebell.

The tentatively-titled Wrath Of The Titans is currently scheduled for release on March 23, 2012

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Mara, Williams cast in 'Blackbird

Kate Mara is the latest actress to be cast in the recently retitled fugitive film Blackbird.

Previously called Kin, the film follows a brother and sister, played by Eric Bana and Olivia Wilde, who are on the run from the law and encounter a boxer, played by Sons of Anarchy regular Charlie Hunnam.

Variety reports Entourage star Mara and former Everwood star Treat Williams have signed on to play a father and daughter, whose story intersects with the film's main plot.

Also cast in Blackbird is country singer Kris Kristofferson and Sissy Spacek.

Stefan Ruzowitzky will direct the film from a script by Zach Dean.

Blackbird is due to begin filming in March.

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Depp still keen to make 'The Ginger Man

Johnny Depp has admitted that there are still a number of dream projects he wants to be a part of, despite already having appeared in nearly 50 films over the course of his career so far.

Depp said that he has one or two pet projects he wants to get off the ground before even considering retiring from acting, including an adaptation of J.P. Donleavy's novel The Ginger Man.

"There's certain books that I've been in love with for years that I'd love to bring to life, things like Tom Robbins's Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates. That's a great, great book," Depp explained to Fox News.

"We're in the works now to put The Ginger Man by J.P. Donleavy up, get that on its feet, so that's a very exciting possibility."

A film adaptation of the novel has been rumoured in Hollywood for more than ten years, and Depp himself has expressed interest in the project from as far back as 2006.

The Ginger Man follows the racy adventures of a young student called Sebastian Dangerfield, an American living in Dublin with his family while studying law.

The novel was extremely controversial upon its release in 1947, and was banned in both the Republic of Ireland and the US because of its obscene content.

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