- Shia LaBeouf joins “The Dark Fields,” the story of a loser who gets his hands on a drug that makes you smarter. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Zack Snyder gets animated, prepares to direct “Guardians of Ga-Hoole,” based on a series of children’s books. (Variety)

- Jabba the Hutt’s kid? Really? I mean, REALLY? Sigh. First trailer for “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” hits web. (StarWars.com)

- “Tropic Thunder” to feature fake trailers a la “Grindhouse.” (/film)

- Groovy, baby. Fourth “Austin Powers” rumored to be targeting Gisele Bundchen for female lead. (Boston.com)