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The Hobbit' film titles revealed?

The Hobbit movies could potentially be named There And Back Again and An Unexpected Journey.

According to Lord Of The Rings site The One Ring, backers New Line have registered the titles 'The Hobbit: There and Back Again' and 'The Hobbit: An/The Unexpected Journey', suggesting that the two J.R.R. Tolkien films will carry separate names.

The titles, which haven't been confirmed by New Line or Warner Bros., would follow the tradition director Peter Jackson set with the Lord Of The Rings trilogy. The fantasy movies were released with the subtitles Fellowship Of The Ring, The Two Towers and Return Of The King.

The two-part Hobbit adaptation will begin production this month, with the movies due for release in December 2012 and December 2013. Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Aidan Turner, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Sir Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis are among the cast.

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Seyfried: 'There will be no Mamma Mia! 2

Amanda Seyfried has said that there will be no sequel to 2008's Mamma Mia!.

The actress, who starred in the hit musical adaptation with Meryl Streep, Dominic Cooper, Colin Firth and Pierce Brosnan, told Marie Clare that there would be no room to develop the story, despite her initial keenness to revisit her role of Sophie.

She told the magazine: "[Would it happen?] F**k no! That's never gonna happen. Like, what would they do? What would they write about? How would they get all the actors back?"

Seyfried previously admitted that rumours of a follow-up movie originated from her voicing a desire to star in a second film.

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Resident Evil 5' dated for 2012

Resident Evil 5 will open in cinemas in September next year, reports Coming Soon.

The sci-fi horror, based on Capcom's hit video game series, will be released on September 14, 2012 through Sony's Screen Gems. The date lines up the untitled fifth film's opening with the previous three franchise instalments, which also had September debuts.

Milla Jovovich will reprise her role as Alice in Resident Evil 5.

Last year's Resident Evil: Afterlife, the series' first in 3D, took in $290 million at the worldwide box office. The franchise has grossed more than $660 million at the box office in total.

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Miller: 'Mad Max 4 will start in 2012'

Mad Max: Fury Road director George Miller has revealed that his long-planned sequel will begin shooting in 2012.

Fury Road, which will see Tom Hardy step into Mel Gibson's role as Max Rockatansky, was delayed last year when unseasonal rain made Australia's Broken Hill region too fertile to use for the desert landscape backdrops.

Miller told Australia's Daily Telegraph: "We've built the vehicles. We've designed the movie. The principal cast is locked in. The film is funded. It's all ready to go. We just wait.

"All the contracts are signed. It's a locked-in film. It has been for 18 months now. We will restart pre-production later this year and begin early next year - weather permitting."

Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult are also expected to star in Fury Road, the fourth movie in the Mad Max series.

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Julianne Hough joins 'Rock Of Ages

Julianne Hough has joined the cast of upcoming musical Rock Of Ages.

The singer and former Dancing With The Stars professional has signed on to appear alongside Tom Cruise in director Adam Shankman's adaptation of the Broadway production.

She will play Kansas-born Sherrie, who arrives in Hollywood with dreams of an acting career, says The Hollywood Reporter. Cruise has been cast as rockstar Stacee Jaxx.

"It was killing me on the plane!" wrote Hough on her Twitter account after the news was confirmed. "Adam Shankman called me right as I was taking off to Nashville... Killed me I couldn't tell anyone ahhhhh (sic)."

She added: "Seriously you guys!!! I'm dying right now... I'm so excited and can't wait for this journey of Becoming Sherri! It all starts... NOW!!! "

Hough, who recently appeared in Burlesque, later received a congratulatory message on Twitter from brother Derek, who wrote: "Wahoo!!! Congrats to my little Sis for getting Rock of Ages .. Incredible ... So proud babe .. Love you."

Rock Of Ages begins filming later this year.

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Knoxville to star in 'First Man

Johnny Knoxville is to play a man who is forced to reform his wild ways when his wife runs for president in a new film.

Paramount have reportedly bought the rights to the screenplay called First Man, Deadline reports.

According to the site, the 'first man' finds himself causing trouble again once his wife is safely in office.

The actor will be seen in his first scripted film since the knockabout stunts film version of Jackass.

The writing and directing team behind the film also wrote the forthcoming Ceremony, which stars Lee Pace and Uma Thurman.

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Rodriguez wants 'Avatar 2' role

Michelle Rodriguez has said that she hopes to appear in Avatar 2.

James Cameron's upcoming sequel to the hit 2009 film Avatar will mostly take place underwater, Rodriguez told The AP.

The actress, who played Trudy Chacon in the original, admitted that she does not yet know if she would be part of the follow-up.

However, Rodriguez said that she hopes Cameron at least invites her to the set to watch the filming.

The Avatar sequel is expected to arrive in 2014.

Rodriguez will next be seen in action thriller Battle: Los Angeles, opening next Friday in US cinemas.

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Moore to join cast of 'Another Night'

Julianne Moore is to star opposite Robert De Niro in the upcoming Another Night.

The film, directed by About A Boy helmer Paul Weitz, is about a young writer who runs into his father - expected to be played by De Niro - while working at a homeless shelter.

It is based on the memoir Another Bulls**t Night In Suck City by New York-based writer Nick Flynn.

Little Miss Sunshine star Paul Dano will be taking on the main role.

Moore was last seen playing a confused lesbian in The Kids Are Alright.

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Alcon want Scott for 'Blade Runner 2

The producers behind the proposed sequel to Ridley Scott's classic 1982 sci-fi thriller Blade Runner have revealed that they still want the director to be involved with the film in some capacity.

It was announced earlier this week that Alcon Entertainment had acquired the rights to Blade Runner, and were already in the very early stages of development on the film.

Alcon producers Broderick Johnson, Andrew Kosove, and Bud Yorkin deny that while no official contact has taken place between them and Scott, they are at least hoping for his approval on the project.

"What we will say is that Ridley Scott's blessing to what we're doing is very important to Alcon," Kosove told i09. "Certainly we have the greatest degree of respect to him as a filmmaker."

Kosove also revealed that if Scott opted out of returning for the sequel, Inception director Christopher Nolan would be next on their wish-list of directors.

"I think the methodology that Chris Nolan brought to Batman Begins is precisely what we aspire to whomever the filmmaker is," Kosove explained. "Whether Ridley [Scott] comes back and joins us or it's someone else, it's precisely what we aspire to with Blade Runner - that's the template for us."

Blade Runner, based on Philip K. Dick's novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, became a cult hit upon its release but plans for a sequel have so far failed to come to fruition.

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Reynolds: 'Deadpool movie is in the works

Ryan Reynolds has assured fans that a Deadpool movie is "still in the works".

The 34-year-old starred as the mutant mercenary in 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine and was set to reprise the role for a spinoff, but progress on the planned picture has stalled since Reynolds committed to rival comic book franchises Green Lantern and R.I.P.D.

When questioned about the Deadpool project by Empire, Reynolds replied: "That's still in the works. I'm not sure how logistically it works in terms of scheduling, but yeah, I want it to happen."

The Buried star further insisted that he was able to fully commit to both Deadpool and Green Lantern.

He said: "Those two universes are completely different. Superhero movies are so pervasive in pop culture, I don't look at them as superhero roles as much as just roles. They're such different people. Deadpool is about a guy in a highly militarised shame spiral, Green Lantern is more universally themed."

Deadpool is due for release in 2014 while Green Lantern opens in the US and UK on June 17, 2011.

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Nichols tweets 'G.I. Joe 2' cast changes

G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra star Rachel Nichols has claimed that only three of the film's characters are returning for next year's sequel.

Last week, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never director Jon Chu was announced as the replacement director for Stephen Sommers, who decided not to return for the follow-up, prompting speculation as to whether any characters would be removed or recast.

Nichols, who played Scarlett in the first film, has now claimed that her character won't be back for the sequel.

"G.I. Joe 2 News Flash: The only characters to return in the Jon Chu directed sequel will be Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, and Duke," Nichols tweeted, later admitting she had been sad at hearing the news. "After the G.I. Joe news I had Heavy Boots, but I'm smiling now!"

The Eagle star Channing Tatum played the lead role of Duke in the first film, while Ray Park and Byung-hun Lee played Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow respectively.

Paramount Pictures will release G.I. Joe 2 in cinemas on August 10, 2012.

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Liam Neeson denies 'Batman' return rumours

Liam Neeson has clarified that he will not be appearing in Batman sequel The Dark Knight Rises.

The Unknown actor, who portrayed the villainous Ra's Al Ghul in 2005 reboot Batman Begins, claimed that he would happily return to the superhero franchise, but hasn't yet received an offer from director Christopher Nolan.

When questioned about a possible comeback, Neeson told Empire: "That rumour is totally not true. In the comic books, Ra's Al Ghul goes into a life bath of some sort and immerses himself to become immortal. So that's probably where that comes from. But no-one's approached me with an offer. I'd like to if it happens."

Speculation about Neeson's involvement in The Dark Knight Rises has intensified following a leak of the movie's alleged plot, which prominently features Ra's Al Ghul's daughter Talia and the character's shady organisation the League of Shadows.

Other stars recently linked to a role in the long-awaited film include Robin Williams, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard.

The Dark Knight Rises is due to hit cinemas on July 20, 2012.

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Law hoping for another 'Sherlock Holmes

Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr have said that they are both open to the idea of continuing the Sherlock Holmes film series after this year's upcoming sequel.

Both Law and Downey Jr have returned for the follow-up as Watson and Holmes respectively, and have admitted that they are excited at the possibility of future instalments.

"We were talking so much about the possibilities of more, and loads of ideas and situations, on the first one," Law told MTV News. "We've got even more ideas now, and I hope we're going to be allowed to do another one again."

Downey Jr reiterated Law's comments, admitting that he hoped to continue playing Holmes as long as he is allowed to.

"We're clinging on to this thing," the actor joked. "It's going to have claw marks in it when we let go."

The upcoming sequel sees Mad Men actor Jared Harris portray the iconic villain Professor Moriarty, while Noomi Rapace joins as the new female lead.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows will be released in US and UK cinemas on December 16.

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Alec Baldwin boards 'Rock Of Ages

Alec Baldwin has reportedly signed on to star in the upcoming film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Rock Of Ages.

According to Gossip Cop, Baldwin will take on the role of Dennis Dupree, the owner of the titular Rock Of Ages club.

The 30 Rock actor joins Tom Cruise, who will play rock star Stacee Jaxx, and the previously-announced Julianne Hough as aspiring actress Sherrie.

The film is being directed by Adam Shankman and is due to begin production in May

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Fassbender discusses 'Jane Eyre' role

Michael Fassbender has admitted that while he was preparing for his role in Cary Fukunaga's adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, he took inspiration from the many different actors who have played Edward Rochester

The actor, who has raised his profile in recent months thanks to upcoming roles in X-Men: First Class and Prometheus, said that he initially looked at his favourite performances of the character from the likes of Orson Welles and Toby Stephens.

"Then I threw it all away and then I sort of concentrated on what was in the book, and what was in the script," Fassbender told Coming Soon.

The actor also admitted that he was persuaded to take on the role because his family loves the original gothic classic.

"My sister and my mother were big fans when I was a child and when I was in my teens as well, they were always talking about it because my sister was reading it," the actor explained. "That was the reason why I wanted to do it, so they could take a took."

Mia Wasikowska takes on the titular role of Jane Eyre in Fukunaga's version, while both Jamie Bell and Dame Judi Dench have been cast in supporting roles.

Jane Eyre receives a limited release in cinemas on March 11.

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Brosnan to set in Bier's new rom-com

Pierce Brosnan is set to star in a new romantic comedy from Academy Award-winning Danish director Susanne Bier.

The former James Bond has been cast in All You Need is Love, Bier's first project since last year's In A Better World, which won the Oscar for 'Best Foreign Language Film' at last weekend's ceremony.

"[It's a] delightful love story," Brosnan said of the film, according to 24 Frames. "It's a comedy, a love story which has punch and deals with loss and a great love."

The filmmaker herself described the film as a "tender story", and said that it deals with much lighter subject material than her previous offerings, such as the 2004 war drama Brothers.

All You Need Is Love is due to begin filming this spring.

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Skarsgård for role in Whedon's 'Avengers

Stellan Skarsgård is reportedly set to reprise his supporting role in Thor as Dr Selvig in Joss Whedon's upcoming all-star film The Avengers.

According to Swedish website Expressen, Skarsgård himself has confirmed that he will be appearing in The Avengers next year, although little is currently known about his role or amount of screen time.

Skarsgård will first appear as scientist Dr Selvig in this summer's Thor, where he will share most of his scenes with co-star Natalie Portman.

The actor's son and True Blood star Alexander Skarsgård was long thought to be in the running for the titular role in Thor, a part that eventually went to Chris Hemsworth.

Thor is set to open in cinemas on May 6.

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Pegg: 'Mission Impossible 4 is a rebirth

Simon Pegg has revealed that Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol is going to be more like a reboot of the series than a sequel.

Pegg spoke to Screen Crave about the upcoming film, stating that fans have no need to worry about the series becoming repetitive.

"When a film goes into number four you're like, 'Isn't this just like flogging a dead horse now?' But what they've done is they've brought in a director [Brad Bird] who's never done live action before but who's had a 100% hit rate for his previous movies," said Pegg.

He continued: "It's a rebirth for the series. In the same way with what they've done with Spider-Man. I feel like it's a reinvigoration of this particular story. It was a series when it was on TV, so it's a story that can have so many iterations. There are so many adventures to get into with this team of impossible mission fighters."

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol opens in US and UK cinemas on December 16.

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Oldman: 'Dark Knight Rises is fantastic

Gary Oldman has revealed that he believes that The Dark Knight Rises will be better than The Dark Knight.

Oldman spoke to Collider about the highly-anticipated sequel, stating that the film will be "amazing".

"You think you can't top The Dark Knight and I think [director Christopher Nolan] may have," said Oldman.

He continued by announcing that the story is "fantastic."

Oldman can be seen next in Red Riding Hood, opening in US cinemas on March 11 and in the UK on April 15.

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Anthony Hopkins to play Bond villain

Sir Anthony Hopkins is reportedly close to signing up to star in the latest James Bond movie.

According to The Sun, the Oscar-winning Silence Of The Lambs actor is in discussions about playing 007's nemesis in the spy series' 23rd instalment. Insiders have likened the part to recurring villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld from the early Bond pictures.

"The only stumbling block seems to be the number of films he is signing up for," a source said. "There is a chance the character they want him to play could become a regular feature, like Blofeld back in the day."

Hopkins recently appeared in horror movie The Rite and can next be seen as Odin in Marvel adaptation Thor.

Daniel Craig and Judi Dench will return for the untitled Bond adventure, while Javier Bardem and Ralph Fiennes are allegedly circling roles in director Sam Mendes's film.

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