“Justice League of America” – what in the heck would we do without it? With no less than seven major superhero roles to fill, the upcoming George Miller production is hands down the best and most fun flick to speculate about right now, with everyone from gangster rappers to movie comedians to MTV writers weighing in with their choices for who should be in the film.

And the whole lot of us are looking at it the wrong way, “Chasing Amy” director Kevin Smith insisted.

“‘Justice League’ feels like it’s an all-star movie to begin with and maybe they’re kind of wise to cast it with unknowns,” the director, who occasionally moonlights as a comics writer told MTV News. “It’s not like you can put Brad Pitt in it and he’s gonna be more important than f—- Batman. Or Superman. Like the characters themselves are the f—- stars of that movie. It’s tricky to cast those roles - give a bunch of people a break.”

Well, ok, not EVERY role needs to be used to give someone a break, Smith said. Read more…

Last year at this time we got Eddie Murphy stealing every other scene in “Dreamgirls,” this year it’s brother Charlie’s turn. He’s the man in “The Perfect Holiday,” set for release December 12th. Check out an exclusive early peek below.

Additional reporting by Jessica Goebel

The floppy-haired boy we first came to love in “Ten Things I Hate About You” and “3rd Rock from the Sun” has long since graduated to more adult material with flicks like “Brick,” “Mysterious Skin” and “The Lookout.” Next year, Joseph Gordon-Levitt will try to keep the momentum going by broaching a very sensitive subject, in the family drama “Uncertainty.”

“It’s about a couple trying to decide whether to keep a pregnancy,” Levitt explained. The story depicts two versions of the same Fourth of July in New York City, presenting alternative series of choices revolving around that thorny issue. Read more…

What happens when you mix David Cross with three over-caffeinated singing chipmunks? If 20th Century Fox has their way, it will be sheer hilarity and boffo box office. “Alvin and the Chipmunks” opens December 14th, but we’ve got your first look below.

We’ve got two other exclusive “Alvin and the Chipmunks” clips right here.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a hot, steaming cup of our links of the day, back again with news on “Terminator 4,” the Wayans Brothers, Keri Russell, and more.

- On November 29, 2007, MTV Movies Blog become self-aware, decided “Terminator 4” might not suck with news that Christian Bale is in talks to star as John Conner. (MSN)

- Just when you thought the Wayans Brothers couldn’t possibly do anything creepier than dressing like white girls or little babies, they go and announce they’re remaking “The Munsters”…and totally redeem themselves. (Movie Picture Film)

- And, yet, “Ow, my Balls” still waiting in development hell. Redux Beverages creates “Brawndo” energy drink from Mike Judge’s “Idiocracy.” (Cinema Blend)

- “Choke,” “Sunset Cleaning,” headline list of films in competition at Sundance 2008. (Slashfilm)

- What dreams may come? Keri Russell to live happily ever after with Adam Sandler in “Bedtime Stories.” (Hollywood Reporter)

- I’m in only if this includes copious use of the word “mother-farker.” Sam Jackson to headline “Man that Rocks the Cradle,” about a live in nanny. (Variety)

Who is the John Rambo we’ll meet in 2008? We’ll know soon enough when the new film hits in January but in the meantime, Sylvester Stallone has been kind enough to answer the question for us via email. Here’s his answer:

John Rambo is a withdrawn man who is finally at peace with himself because he’s checked out of civilaztion. He realizes and believes that war is natural and peace is an accident — and he wants no part of either.

As if that wasn’t enough, here’s an exclusive photo from “John Rambo” just for you! Looks like it’s going to be a rough day.

We’re just a little over a week away from the opening of “The Golden Compass” so we’ve all got our fingers crossed that this would be trilogy lives up to the hype. It’s time to judge for yourself. Why not start with this exclusive two minute scene from the film you’ll only find here. Watch as Lyra faces off against a formidable king.

In a recent episode of “The Office,” oddball Dwight revealed a habit of stashing weaponry around the workplace, including such items as a crossbow, blow darts and a long sword. Such weapon training may prove useful for Rainn Wilson as he prepares for his upcoming role in “Bonzai Shadowhands,” a movie starring and being written by the fast-rising comedic actor.

Director Jason Reitman explains the flick as “the story of a reformed alcoholic ninja, and his relationship with a teenager.” He continued, “I describe it as ‘Midnight Cowboy’ meets ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.’” But with more laughs, lest you worry that Wilson is suspending his comic forte to mount an Oscar campaign. “Every time I read pages of the script, it’s just the funniest thing I’ve ever read,” Reitman assured.

The “Thank You for Smoking” director, who features Wilson in a cameo for his new flick “Juno,” was eager to elaborate on Wilson’s training: “I don’t think he’ll be changing his physique [for ‘Shadowhands’], although he will be sharpening his ninja skills…he’s going to have to do his own stunts.” Read more…

Three years ago, we became acquainted not only with Abe Sapien and Hellboy, but also the red demon’s fiery girlfriend Liz Sherman. Now, as we inch closer to the July 11 release of “Hellboy II: The Golden Army,” Universal is debuting a first look at Liz (Selma Blair) in her return to action.

When we caught up with Blair recently on the film’s Budapest set, the most noticeable things about the character were her shorter hairdo, newfound reliance on weaponry, and relationship-forwarding decision to shack up with Hellboy. Together, they’ll be battling every monster that writer/director Guillermo del Toro can dream up, come next summer. In the meantime, keep checking back here and at the film’s official site for sneak peeks at Abe and Hellboy in the next few days!

Additional reporting by Brandy Schaefer

You swooned over “Step Up,” became a sucker for “Save the Last Dance,” and got titillated by “Take the Lead.” But where will you get your next sappy, cinematic dancing fix?

These days, fast-rising actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead is working overtime hoping to provide your answer. Most recently seen in everything from “Live Free or Die Hard” to “Grindhouse” to “Justice League” rumors that would appoint her as the next Wonder Woman, Winstead told us that before she can handle a golden lasso, she needs to perfect her plie, and do great things with her grande jete.

“I would compare it more to ‘Flashdance,’” the 22-year-old said of “Make it Happen,” the first film to showcase her real-life classical ballet training. Read more…

Sit back, relax and enjoy a hot, steaming cup of our links of the day, back again with news on “Harry Potter,” “Hulk,” Jake Gyllenhaal, Zac Efron and more.

- “I always lean towards the dark side.” Daniel Radcliffe disappointed in comic tone of “Half-Blood Prince.” (Edmonton Sun)

- Hulk smash Abomination in new film? Hold off just one second. “With Abomination there’s actually a monster that can kill [Banner] when he’s in Hulk form.” Director Louis Leterrier talks new “Hulk.” (Wizard Entertainment)

- A 100 percent guarantee: Jake Gyllenhaal to play panty-hose-wearing NJ Jets Quarterback Joe Namath in upcoming biopic. Can Heath Ledger as Suzy Kolber be far behind? (Variety)

- But can he wink? Matthew Perry to play grown-up version of Zac Efron in “17.” (Hollywood Reporter)

- “I’ll let you guys go nuts on this one.” Joe Carnahan posts an image of Juggernaut on his blog signaling … what? An X-Men origins story? Vinnie Jones? We have no idea. (Joe Carnahan)

- Here’s to you, Mrs. Tomei! Oscar-winning actress tops list of top 20 nude scenes of ‘07. (Mr. Skin)

- Soldiers sound off on “Stop-Loss.” (Stop-Loss)

It’s been a rare treat for us here at the MTV Movies Blog to get such access and honesty from the director of a film we’re so excited to see but that’s just what “Golden Compass” helmer Chris Weitz has provided in recent weeks by answering your questions.

Be sure to check out part one of the “Golden Compass” Q&A here and part two right here. This week we’ve got Weitz weighing in on casting and his favorite scene in the film. We’ll be back with one more round of questions and answers next Wednesday.

QUESTION #1 (from Mary):
I’d like to ask about the casting of Eva Green. I think she’s perfect for the role of Serafina. So whose idea was to cast her? Who were other girls that you considered for the role? Read more…

Break out Black Beauty and get ready your masks!

Three months after promising MTV that his “Green Hornet” would be an “awesome action movie,” Seth Rogen is back with news on the 71-year-old superhero, confirming to our very own Josh Horowitz that he will indeed suit up in the famous green fedora.

That is, just as soon as he starts working out.

“You should believe that I can do some physical activity,” Rogen, the somewhat rotund star of “Knocked Up” laughed. “You have to believe I can do SOMETHING.”

The actor we’re most thankful for this past year, Rogen needs prove nothing to us – that’s how confident we are that anything this man touches turns to gold. So we were all ears when he wanted to reveal more details about this highly anticipated upcoming project. Read more…

“I Know What Boys Like” costar and All-American Rejects frontman Tyson Ritter takes the MTV News mic and interviews star/producer Anna Faris and others on the set of the 2008 girl-powered comedy. Watch the amusing result in the video below, and then click here to read our dispatch from the film’s set.

“Marita Covarrubias was a serious girl,” Laurie Holden joked of her role as the popular double agent on “The X-Files.” “She never smiled. Not once!”

Fans of the show, though, finally DO have something to smile about, with news that the long-adored show is making its way back to the big-screen next year.

But just like Agent Mulder, the more we uncover, the more nebulous and complicated the truth seems to be. Read more…