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"The Dark Knight Rises" had a monumental day yesterday, with Christopher Nolan finally revealing some very surprising plot details about his third and final Batman movie. Check out everything he had to say here, but proceed with caution: there be spoilers ahead. In other "Dark Knight" news, we spoke with Gary Oldman about his return to Gotham City. See what he had to say in the video below.

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Kit Harrington and Joel Kinnaman are eyeing a trip to Camelot.

The "Game of Thrones" and "The Killing" stars have reportedly tested for Warner Bros' King Arthur project "Arthur & Lancelot," The Hollywood Reporter has learned. It's unclear whether the TV stars tested for one or both of the roles. THR says that the two are now the frontrunners for the roles. "Wedding Crashers" director David Dobkin is both writing and directing the project.

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"The Avengers" assembled at New York Comic Con last weekend, and we got to chat with many of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Not only that, we spoke with their primary nemesis: Tom Hiddleston, who stars as Loki in the Marvel team-up.

Beyond chatting about "The Avengers," Hiddleston weighed in on his upcoming return to Asgard in "Thor 2," which is being directed by "Monster" helmer Patty Jenkins. The actor described his interactions with Jenkins thus far and where he thinks the story of "Thor 2" should go.

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Who knew that hangovers could pay so well?

"The Hangover Part II," already on track to earn upwards of $120 million over the five-day Memorial Day weekend holiday, has already made quite the chunk of change: THR reports that the "Hangover" sequel has already earned $10.4 million from midnight showings in roughly 2,600 theaters. Not a bad start for the wolf pack!

Check out the rest of today's news past the jump, including a pair of director departures and some comments on "Super 8" from J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg!

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Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell started off as unlikely allies in "The Other Guys." But that shaky partnership has blossomed into something beautiful. Hilariously beautiful, but beautiful all the same.

Deadline reports that the two actors are joining forces for "Turkey Bowl," a new comedy about two guys from rival football-obsessed towns who lead their teams in an annual tackle football game for bragging rights. Lots of star-studded cameos are expected. Sounds perfect, if for no other reason than the news gives us an excuse to repost our Ferrell/Wahlberg "Knife Show" video.

Check out the rest of today's big casting news after the jump, including Michelle Williams' potential trip to "Oz" and the latest developments on "Akira."

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Robert Pattinson. "Akira." Two very different worlds quite possibly colliding.

When MTV News recently sat down with RPattz, we brought up the subject of the "Akira" movie, a project that he's currently rumored for alongside a shortlist of other young hot actors like Andrew Garfield. But while he says he "love[s] the movie," he's only seen the reports that you have.

"I mean, I don’t know. I’ve seen the same thing as anybody else has, really," Pattison told MTV. Still, despite no concrete attachment to the project, the actor digs its style. "I mean, I like motorbikes," he said with a laugh.

After the jump check out the rest of today's news, including the new release date for "Monsters University," Sean Hayes being cast in "The Three Stooges" movie, Lindsay Lohan's latest offer, and why Mark Wahlberg may take the "Bait and Switch."

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Some of Hollywood's most popular young actors are about to become the stars of the latest anime-to-movie sensation.

The upcoming live-action remake of "Akira" is coming together for its planned August start date, and Splash Page reports on a list of actors who've allegedly received the script: Robert Pattinson, Andrew Garfield and James McAvoy are just some of the names reportedly in contention for roles. Casting is far from finalized, however, so we'll have to wait and see how this one shakes out.

We have more news past the jump, including who might end up directing "Cleopatra," which horror writer might be penning a "The Walking Dead" episode and what ever happened to Brad Pitt's "World War Z" adaptation.

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When it comes to having the magic touch, there's no doubt that "Harry Potter" scribe Steve Kloves has it in spades.

As the screenwriter responsible for adapting every single "Harry Potter" film with the exception of "Order of the Phoenix," Kloves is understandably on Warner Bros.' good side—so much so, in fact, that the studio has tasked Kloves with bringing some of his "Harry Potter" magic to "Akira," the Albert Hughes-directed adaptation of the beloved anime and manga property.

Kloves is set to polish the screenplay for "Akira," and his new gig got us thinking… are there other developing franchises that could use the "Harry Potter" touch? Let's take a look after the jump!

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He's a member of The Black Eyed Peas, an internationally known recording superstar heard and beloved by millions. All fine and good - but you ain't never heard will.i.am sing like this.

"Root-a-toot-toot! I'm doing 'Wolverine'!" the singer crooned exclusively to MTV News in his first interview about the high-profile "X-Men" prequel. "That's cool! I don't mean to toot my own flute, but toot-a-toot-toot!"

It's all smiles these days for will.i.am with the recent news that he nabbed the part of John Wraith, a teleporting mutant also known as Kestrel, in the eagerly anticipated superhero flick. Not bad for a guy with zero acting experience, especially considering he didn't exactly get off on the right foot with the casting director, he laughed. Bold, sure, but that's just how much of a fan he is of "X-Men." Read more...

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- Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon Levitt to headline live-action "Akira" adaptation. (AICN)

- The Curious Case of the Teenage Plague: David Fincher to direct "Black Hole" from a script by Roger Avary and Neil Gaiman. Story centers on a radical STD sweeping through American high schools. (Hollywood Reporter)

- On golden wings: Former hobbit Dominic Monaghan makes a break for "Wolverine." Will play mutant Beak. (Just Jared)

- "I can say with absolute certainty that you will see stuff you've never imagined." James Cameron checks in to give a status report on "Avatar." (AICN)

- Behind the scenes video from Richard Kelly's "The Box." (/film)

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