- Magneto gets a new co-star, and he's one heck of a Beast, with news that Hank McCoy joining "X-Men" prequel. (Latino Review)
- If you don't want to know who John Hurt plays in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, don't watch the "Indiana Jones" DVD. (Film Chat)
- From the "I couldn't make this up" files: Nic Cage to remake "Bad Lieutenant," with Werner Herzog directing. (Variety)
- Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit" follow-up finally coming in 2009. Expect it to be not the least bit controversial. (/film)
- Jason Reitman "Up in the Air" over his next film, a corporate satire. (Latino Review)
- Faster than the man himself, Adam Brody talks the "Justice League" movie that never was. (IGN)
This edition of The Dailies, dedicated to Dennis.
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- Sam Raimi to revive Jack Ryan as director and producer on a series of films. Has anyone called Ben Affleck? (Variety)
- Hasta la vista, credibility. Anton Yelchin in talks to star as Kyle Reese in "Terminator 4." (Hollywood Reporter)
- "Scott Pilgrim's Little Life" gets a lead, as Michael Cera hops onboard the Edgar Wright laugher. (Hollywood Reporter)
- So much for the Flash? Adam Brody jumps onto "Jennifer's Body." (Hollywood Reporter)
- Reports on the death of "Narnia" greatly exaggerated, say representatives from Disney Studios. (Narnia Web)
- Just for fun: "Jewno," a Hebrew spoof of America's favorite pregnant teen. (/film)
Tags adam brody, anton yelchin, jack ryan, jennifers body, jewno, juno, michael cera, narnia, prince caspian, sam raimi, scott pilgrims little life, superhero movie, terminator 4
We’ve heard of fast rising stars, but this is getting ridiculous.
27-year-old Adam Brody is going from the Land of Women to the Hall of Justice, as the former television star has closed negotiations to play The Flash in George Miller’s “Justice League of America” movie, the “LA Times” reports. The version of the Flash seen in “JLA” will be Wally West, nephew to original Flash Barry Allen, whose death is rumored to open the upcoming flick.
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For every guy who longed to see Anna Faris donning pajamas on the big screen, it's the biggest let-down of the year. Then again, it's also a disappointment for movie fans in general, as what ended up being one of Sundance's funniest films now winds up going straight-to-DVD. We broke the news yesterday about the aborted theater run (see "'Smiley Face' Turns Into A Frown"); below, watch our video interview with Faris and co-star Adam Brody discussing the project at the indie festival earlier this year.
