Shilpa ShettyDon't let the middle of the week doldrums get you down. Cheer up with our links of the day, which include news on "Bond," "Batman," and Howard Stern.

- From India with Love: Shilpa Shetty to be next "Bond" girl? (Metro UK)

- Len Wiseman to helm "Escape From New York." (Hollywood Reporter)

- Michael Cera is a "Youth in Revolt." To star in movie adaptation as the titular Nick Twisp. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Howard Stern's "Porky's" a go? Bababooie (Slash Film)

- Your tax dollars at work: Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Pressing) to cameo in "The Dark Knight." (Superhero Hype)

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Ever since Daniel Craig started asking for his martinis shaken, not stirred, Sienna Miller has been mentioned as a potential Bond girl. And why not? The two are great friends and, of course, co-starred in Craig's Bond tune-up, "Layer Cake."

So when we sat down with the lovely Ms. Miller for a chat supporting her new film "Interview," we had to do a little digging. And lo and behold, she seems up for it, saying "bring it on" to being a part of the Bond franchise. Check it out below, and make sure to read our entire conversation with Sienna here, or better yet watch our Rough Cut: Sienna Miller here. You'll find out all about her upcoming bathtub scene with Keira Knightley. How's that for a tease?

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HellboyJuly Fourth is around the corner, meaning a batch of links of the people, by the people, and for the people. Celebrate your independence with news on "Hellboy 2," "Harry Potter," "Batman," and "James Bond."

- Neil Gaiman goes to "Hell" and back. Author visits set of "Hellboy 2," posts pictures on his blog. (Neil Gaiman)

- And "Justice" for all? Bale won't say no to playing Batman in Justice League movie. (IGN)

- Rob Zombie's "Halloween" gets new ending, six (six!) new death sequences. (Bloody-Disgusting)

- Let's play a little game: "Saw IV" plot synopsis revealed. (Shock Till You Drop)

- Eddie Murphy looking's for a daughter; apply during open casting call for "Nowhereland," about exec who escapes into daughter's fantasy world. (ComingSoon)

- Tennis star Maria Sharapova wants to be a Bond girl. (Times of India)

- Harvard Square to transform into Hogwarts Square for newest Harry Potter book, "Deathly Hallows." (Cambridge Chronicle)

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