-- Filmmaker Charles Burnett is stepping up to direct a feature-length documentary about President Barack Obama's mother, Stanley Ann Dunham. The film, titled "Stanley Ann Dunham: A Most Generous Spirit" will not only track our president's childhood, but also Dunham's work in helping out developing countries. President Obama is currently "in talks" to be involved; my bet is that he will be. (The Hollywood Reporter)
-- Hey, want to see a new clip from "Pandorum," out later this month? Check it:
-- In an interview with The New York Times, director Oliver Stone confirmed that "Wall Street" star Charlie Sheen will have a cameo in the upcoming sequel, "Money Never Sleeps." There's really not much more that needs to be said, is there? One more thing, I suppose: awesome. (The New York Times, via ComingSoon.net)
-- I know that this news has already been debunked here at MTV, but the word has popped up once again that UFC champ Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has stepped in to play B.A. Baracus in Joe Carnahan's adaptation of the classic TV series, "The A-Team." We have a query out to Jackson's people, so hopefully we'll get some further confirmation or denial soon. (The Vancouver Sun)
-- Buried in today's story about Tilda Swinton and Luca Guadagnino working on an "Auntie Mame" remake was confirmation that David Gordon Green's remake of Dario Argento's "Suspiria" is moving forward with a 2010 start for shooting. Neat-o. (Variety)
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