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Owen Wilson makes action movie return in 'The Coup

Owen Wilson is to star in a new action drama called The Coup, it has been reported.

According to Deadline, the film centres on Wilson, an American who relocates his family to Southeast Asia and becomes entangled in a violent coup.

Sources close to the film say that it has the tone of Liam Neeson's 2008 hit Taken, marking Wilson's first return to the action thriller genre since Behind Enemy Lines.

Devil director John Erick Dowdle is set to helm the project, and has co-written the script with brother Drew Dowdle.

Producers Adam Ripp and Rob Paris have said of the upcoming film: "We love the relentless energy of the Dowdle brothers' script - and their vision for dropping Owen in the midst of the chaos is truly inspired."

Wilson is gearing up to film the comedy You Are Here opposite Zach Galifianakis and Amy Poehler.

He recently starred in the critical and commercial success Midnight in Paris, which earned an Academy Award for 'Best Screenplay'.

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Tom Cruise 'Top Gun' sequel moving ahead, says Paramount executive

A sequel to Tom Cruise's hit action film Top Gun is officially in development, it has been revealed.

Rumours of a follow up tp the 1986 blockbuster emerged last year, with Cruise saying that a sequel will happen only if the script is good.

Paramount executive Adam Goodman confirmed that the project is officially in pre-production in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

Talking about a possible fifth instalment of the Mission: Impossible series, Goodman said: "We'll likely make a Top Gun sequel with Tom Cruise first. Jerry Bruckheimer would produce, with Tony Scott returning to direct... All parties are moving ahead."

The Town writer Peter Craig has been tapped to write the script.

The original Top Gun starred Cruise as Maverick, a cocky fighter pilot opposite Val Kilmer and Kelly McGillis.

The movie also featured Anthony Edwards, who would later go on to star in ER, Tim Robbins and Meg Ryan.

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Christina Ricci joins 'Smurfs' sequel

Christina Ricci has joined the sequel to The Smurfs.

The second instalment in the 3D family franchise will see Ricci play the new character of Vexi, an evil version of Smurfette (Katy Perry), according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The first Smurfs movie was released last year. Directed by Raja Gosnell, it grossed over $550 million (£341 million) worldwide.

Neil Patrick Harris, Hank Azaria, Jayma Mays and Sofia Vergara starred in the film. Many of the actors are expected to reprise their roles in the sequel, while Gosnell will return to direct.

Ricci has appeared most recently opposite Robert Pattinson in Bel Ami, and stars in the ABC series Pan Am.

The actress recently spoke out about her turbulent younger life, dubbing her 20s as "a hurricane".

The Smurfs sequel is due for release in the US on July 31, 2013.

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Josh Duhamel in 'Safe Haven' talks

Josh Duhamel is in negotiations to star in Safe Haven.

The Transformers star will take the lead role in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen director Lasse Hallström's adaptation of Nicholas Sparks's novel, reports Variety.

Safe Haven centres around a mysterious young woman who struggles to fit into the small North Carolina town to which she relocates.

She soon finds welcome and comfort in the arms of a widowed storeowner and father of two young children (Duhamel).

Carey Mulligan and Keira Knightley have both been linked to the female lead, but the role currently remains vacant.

Sparks's previous novels The Notebook, The Last Song, Nights in Rodanthe, Dear John and The Lucky One have all been adapted into movies.

Duhamel was last seen in New Year's Eve. He is expected to confirm his role in Safe Haven once a female lead has been found.

Safe Haven is scheduled for release on February 8, 2013.

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James Bond confirmed for 2014 outing

James Bond's next outing has been confirmed for 2014.

Sony Pictures has confirmed that it is planning a 24th Bond film to follow the forthcoming Skyfall.

President of worldwide distribution Rory Bruer revealed the plans for the next movie during a screening of a teaser trailer for Skyfall at CinemaCon, reports ComingSoon.net.

The trailer revealed a series of quick-cut sequences from star Daniel Craig.

It also featured Judi Dench and Ralph Fiennes, but co-star Javier Bardem was not in evidence.

The teaser reportedly concludes with Craig saying: "Some men are coming to kill us. We've got to kill them first."

Craig has said that he intends to continue in the role of the famous spy until he is told to stop.

Directed by Sam Mendes, the 23rd Bond movie Skyfall is due to hit cinemas on October 26, 2012. The first theatrical trailer for the movie is expected next month.

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Will Smith, Denzel Washington eyed for 'Uptown Saturday Night' remake

Warner Bros is hoping to cast Will Smith and Denzel Washington in a remake of the 1974 comedy Uptown Saturday Night.

Anchorman director Adam McKay is in talks to take charge of the new project, Deadline reports.

The new version of Uptown Saturday Night has been penned by This Means War writer Timothy Dowling.

The original '70s comedy tells the story of two men trying to recover a winning lottery ticket after an armed robbery at an illegal nightclub. It starred Bill Cosby and Sidney Poitier, along with Harry Belafonte and comedian Richard Pryor.

If the deal goes through, McKay will direct the film after completing the recently announced sequel to Will Ferrell's Anchorman.

Smith and Washington are the number one choices to take on the Cosby and Poitier roles, though it is not known at what stage of negotiations the two stars are at for the project.

Washington is also being eyed for a remake of the 1985 drama The Equalizer.

A third instalment of the Men In Black franchise is set for release this summer, starring Will Smith opposite Josh Brolin.

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'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' sequel moving ahead

The Rise of the Planet of the Apes sequel will go into production before the end of summer 2012.

20th Century Fox co-chairman and chief creative officer of Fox Filmed Entertainment Tom Rothman confirmed that the movie has been given the go-ahead at the studio's presentation at CinemaCon.

It was included on a list of films which are due to start imminently, ComingSoon.net reports.

The Wolverine, Steven Spielberg's Robopocalypse and the Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson-starring Shawn Levy comedy The Internship were also revealed to be entering into production shortly.

The first two films are already confirmed for summer 2013 releases, although it is yet to be revealed when Planet of the Apes 2 will arrive in cinemas.

Director Rupert Wyatt is not confirmed to be returning to the franchise.

Star Andy Serkis has signed on for the sequel, but filming will have to fit around his Hobbit schedule.

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Rihanna bags villain role in sequel

RIHANNA is used to life in the fast lane so her latest film role is a perfect fit.

The Bajan has bagged a part in the latest instalment of The Fast And The Furious franchise.

She’ll play the villain in the sixth — yes, sixth — chapter of the petrolhead movies.

A source said: “Rihanna impressed with her acting debut in Battleship. Writers think she’ll be perfect for the role. Her character has plenty of bite and doesn’t take any prisoners — just like her in real life.

“It’s a step up the ladder for her and could lead to bigger action roles.”

Rihanna will be driving supercars alongside the likes of Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, as the series continues its world tour of exotic locations.

Last time it was Tokyo... this time it’s England, as Bizarre revealed a few months back.

The movie will be set in London so Rihanna will be spending even more time in the UK, with filming expected to start as early as next month.

The singer will also be heading to Essex for the first time as racing scenes will be shot in Southend when London is out of bounds to filmmakers during the Olympics.

She’ll never have a better chance to get her hands on some winkles.

Rihanna had spoken of her desire to go into comedy following sci-fi action flick Battleship and hopes to work with actor/producer Seth Rogan.

She said: “I’ve always wanted to work with Seth. He is so funny. Even if he’s not in the film, all of his movies are funny.

“They’re the comedies I watch a thousand times, besides Borat of course, and everything that Sacha Baron Cohen does.”

It’s a surprise Sacha hasn’t approached Rihanna to star in one of his movies given she’s a big fan.

If he ever decided to make a sequel to Ali G Indahouse she would make a great love rival to his girlfriend Julie.

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The Raven' star Luke Evans for 'Fast & Furious 6'?

Luke Evans, star of The Raven, may be in talks to star in The Fast and the Furious 6.

According to Twitchfilm, Evans has been offered a role as a villain in the upcoming instalment of the action movie franchise.

Evans is one of several stars recently rumoured to be joining the film, including singer Rihanna.

The actor can be seen starring opposite John Cusack in the crime thriller The Raven, and is presently filming Peter Jackson's The Hobbit with Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, and Aidan Turner in New Zealand.

The Fast and the Furious 6 is scheduled to begin shooting in Europe this June.

Michelle Rodriguez, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster and newcomer Gina Carano are tipped to star in the movie.

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Vin Diesel hints at two more 'Riddick' sequels

The Riddick series could receive two more sequels in the future, according to lead actor Vin Diesel.

Diesel, who recently wrapped filming on the third cinematic entry in the series, said that Universal Pictures has already made enquiries about fourth and fifth instalments.

I think they are liking what they are seeing… haha, cause they asked when both 'Underverse' and 'Furya' would be ready to make and release… haha… now that's a ways in the future but it is exciting," he wrote on his Facebook page.

The third movie, simply titled Riddick, was intended for release this year, but is more likely to land in 2013, according to Diesel.

"The studio said the earliest they could release the new "Riddick" is in January… was hoping for 2012… but, it's on the horizon," he said.

Riddick, directed by David Twohy, also stars Katee Sachoff, Jordi Molla and Karl Urban.

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Nick Frost, Rashida Jones, Chris O'Dowd cast in 'Cuban Fury'

Nick Frost and Rashida Jones will be among the cast of upcoming British comedy Cuban Fury.

Chris O'Dowd and Olivia Colman will also star in the project, which is based on an original story idea by Frost.

The romantic comedy centres around an unlucky man (Frost) who decides to rediscover his passion for salsa dancing due to his fondness of his new American boss (Jones).

Up All Night's James Griffiths will make his directorial debut for the film, while Misfits scribe Jon Brown will write the screenplay.

The film will be produced by Big Talk Productions and co-financed by Studiocanal and Film4.

Big Talk's Nira Park told Variety that the project was a "quick development compared to other projects we've worked on.

''With Cuban Fury there was a great one-line pitch and the idea of Nick dancing was funny. I've always wanted to do a dance movie and this is a great romantic comedy with massive dance sequences and a real UK sensibility rooted in reality."

Nick Frost added that the film will help conquer his "weird fear of dancing" and that he has been salsa training for the past few months.

"This fear spoilt my wedding,'' he said. ''But this film will hopefully show that it's not just about aesthetics and that you don't have to look incredibly beautiful to be a good dancer.''

Frost will also executive produce the film, which should begin filming in the UK in seven weeks' time.

The Shaun of the Dead star will lend his voice to the upcoming Ice Age 4: Continental Drift.

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Dukes of Hazzard' movie reboot rumoured

The Dukes of Hazzard could be in line for a cinematic reboot from Warner Bros.

The Hollywood Reporter claims that the studio has hired Observe and Report director Jody Hill to helm a project rumoured to be a revival of the TV property.

Hill has been appointed to work on an action film set in the South in the 1970s, with Dukes of Hazzard producer Bill Gerber overseeing the untitled project.

The Dukes of Hazzard, which originally starred Tom Wopat and John Schneider, ran on CBS between 1979 and 1985. The show was adapted for the big screen in 2005, with Seann William Scott and Johnny Knoxville in the lead roles.

Warner Bros will make a decision on whether to bill the project as a Dukes of Hazzard reboot after Hill has completed his screenplay, sources claim.

A potential release date for the movie is yet to be announced.

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Amber Heard to play assassin in Robert Rodriguez's 'Machete Kills'?

Amber Heard has entered talks to join the lineup of Machete Kills.

The Rum Diary actress is in line to play an assassin in the Machete sequel starring Danny Trejo and directed by Robert Rodriguez, reports Variety.

Production for the film is expected to begin later this month in Heard's hometown of Austin, Texas.

Heard will play a deadly assassin known as Miss San Antonio.

Michelle Rodriguez and Jessica Alba will also reprise their roles in the sequel.

Mel Gibson recently signed up to play the main villain in the project.

Machete Kills will see Trejo's lead character recruited by the US government to stop an arms dealer (Gibson) from launching a missile.

Heard will also play the leading female role in Albert Hughes's Motor City.

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David Tennant linked with 'The Fast and the Furious 6'

David Tennant has been linked with a role in The Fast and the Furious 6.

The former Doctor Who star is said to have held talks over Skype about appearing in the film with director Justin Lin, according to Latino Review.

Luke Evans is also rumoured to be in negotiations for the project, with reports suggesting that he has been offered the role of a villain. Details of the part Tennant is in contention for have not been disclosed.

Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster and newcomer Gina Carano are tipped to star in The Fast and the Furious 6, which begins shooting in June.

Rihanna is also said to be in contention after studio executives approached her following her screen debut in Battleship.

The Fast and the Furious 6 is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on May 24, 2013.

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‘THE AVENGERS’ NOW ALL-TIME BIGGEST! Shocking $200M Record Opening Weekend: Expecting $640+M Global From First 10 Days

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Cameron Diaz, Benicio Del Toro join action comedy 'Agent: Century 21'

Cameron Diaz and Benicio Del Toro have signed up for Agent: Century 21.

The pair will star in Exclusive Media's action comedy from Danish music video director Adam Hashemi.

It will be Hashemi's big-screen debut, and will feature a script from Stuart Little's Greg Brooker.

The film follows Mary Kay Curly (Diaz), an unlucky newly-divorced woman who is trying to save her real estate job and protect her children. She embarks on a tough task for her boss, and ends up being kidnapped and getting involved in a Mexican drug battle.

Andrew Lazar (Confessions of a Dangerous Mind) and David Greenblatt (Battle: Los Angeles) will produce with Iron Man 3's Shane Black.

"Agent: Century 21 is an adrenaline-infused comedy that brings together two of the hottest stars in Hollywood," Exclusive co-chairman Guy East and Nigel Sinclair said.

"It's a dream combination, and with our friend Andrew producing the film, it doesn't get much better than this."

Cameron Diaz is also close to joining Ridley Scott's The Counselor.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones joins cast of 'Red 2'

Catherine Zeta-Jones has joined the cast of RED 2.

Byung-Hun Lee - soon to be seen in G.I. Joe: Retaliation - will also appear in a currently unspecified role.

RED was based on the three-issue DC Comics miniseries by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner and focused on a group of former CIA operatives who are classified as "retired [and] extremely dangerous".

Its sequel will reunite a number of cast members from the first movie, namely Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich.

Dean Parisot (Galaxy Quest) will direct, with the script once again written by Erich and Jon Hoeber.

It has also been confirmed that Lionsgate will sell the movie at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.

RED 2 will be released on August 2, 2013, while Zeta-Jones will next be seen in Adam Shankman's big-screen adaptation of Rock of Ages alongside Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand and Julianne Hough.

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Taylor Lautner to play bike messenger in parkour thriller 'Tracers'

Taylor Lautner has been cast in the new thriller Tracers.

The young actor will play Cam, a bike messenger in New York who owes money to a crime gang. Cam is introduced to the world of parkour by "a sexy stranger" who he crashes into with his bike, reports Deadline.

The project will be directed by Daniel Benmayor and Twilight producers Mary Bowen and Wyck Godfrey.

"We had a remarkable experience with Taylor on Twilight and look forward to bringing Cam to life," Godfrey stated.

FilmNation Entertainment is looking for international buyers with a possible domestic deal in the pipeline, according to the reports.

Lautner previously appeared in another action thriller movie, Abduction, released in 2011.

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Philip Seymour Hoffman cast in 'A Most Wanted Man'

Philip Seymour Hoffman has joined the cast of A Most Wanted Man.

The actor will take on the role of a roguish chief of a covert German spy unit in Anton Corbijn's spy thriller, Deadline reports.

A Most Wanted Man, based on the novel by John le Carré, tells the story of a dying man who arrives in Hamburg's Islamic community in search of his late Russian father's ill-gotten fortune.

Ides of March star Hoffman, who has been linked with the project since February, will play a character named Bachmann, who is keeping a close watch on the protagonist.

Edge of Darkness scribe Andrew Bovell will provide a screenplay for the film, which will begin shooting in Hamburg in September.

A Most Wanted Man is expected to arrive in cinemas in 2013.

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Jackie Chan says no to 'Rush Hour 4

Jackie Chan has said that he has no plans for a Rush Hour movie any time soon.

The franchise - directed by Brett Ratner and co-starring comedian Chris Tucker - has proven successful for Chan in the past. However, the star quashed rumours of a new addition to the series during an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival.

Chan told Empire: "I don't want it to happen at this moment... [it'll] probably [be in] another five or ten years... And at that time I might retire.

"Us being old guys might make it a more interesting story. But at this moment, I don't think it's something I want to do."

Chan recently starred in a remake of The Karate Kid alongside Jaden Smith, a sequel to which is currently in the works.

The actor is currently promoting his latest film Chinese Zodiac which he has said will be his last action movie.

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