Once again, we deliver up your platter of links, with news today on Eddie Murphy, Will Ferrell, “Transformers 2,” and more.

- “Transformers” writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci teamed with Ehren Kruger for robot sequel. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Ligers, and tigers, and, umm, pumapards! Oh my! Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley play scientists who create animal hybrids in thriller “Splice.” (Hollywood Reporter)

- Eddie Murphy to star in “A Thousand Words,” about a man who learns he only has 1,000 words left before he dies. (Variety)

- A naked Will Ferrell? Count us in for this “Semi-Pro” teaser. (Funny or Die)

- Another update from “Mummy” director Rob Cohen, with the first pics of Mario Bello. (Rob Cohen)

- McG to direct “Terminator 4”? (CHUD)