- Ben Affleck in negotiations to write, direct, and star in “The Town,” a dark heist movie based on the novel “Prince of Thieves.” (THR)

- Details of Tobey Maguire’s “Spider-Man” deal revealed. Perks include half days and no early mornings in order to spend more time with his family. (Times Online)

- Harry Potter love interest Bonnie Wright joins "A Great and Terrible Beauty," a film which Mel Gibson's production company is adapting from bestselling novel. (PR-Inside)

- Universal Studios Hollywood to offer park guests a first look at the trailer for “The Wolfman.” (ComingSoon)

- Just for fun: Eight classic movies ruined by gaping plot holes. (Cracked)