- Robert Downey Jr. in negotiations to star in “Cowboys and Aliens.” Plot self-explanatory (but you can read the entire comic here) (THR & Drunk Duck)

- Director Lexi Alexander talks about exploding heads, graphic violence in anticipation of “Punisher: War Zone.” (Lexi Alexander)

- “Hulk” director Louis Leterrier eyes eco-thriller “Strays” as next project. (THR)

- Finally, something the Pope and I agree on. “The DaVinci Code” an “offence against God.” Sequel starring Tom Hanks prohibited from filming in any Roman church. (Times Online)

- Say cheese! Pictures of new Wallace and Gromit short surface online. (Io9)

- Nic Cage, Donald Sutherland, Nathan Lane, and Bill Nighy among voice cast announced for “Astro Boy.” (Coming Soon)