- Disney and Pixar announce upcoming animation slate, including "Toy Story 3," "Cars 2," "Newt," a Pixar fairy tale, and a Philip K. Dick story. (AICN)

- Jake Gyllenhaal reportedly offered lead role of Dastan in "Prince of Persia." Actor brings many strengths, including being slightly more Persian looking than Orlando Bloom. (Latino Review)

- 50 Cent signs on for "Spectacular Regret." The man whose name means change will play a death row inmate. (Variety)

- Amazon.com to lend J.K. Rowling's "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" to a lucky fan for a weekend. (Yahoo)

- On the matter of the boy wizard, Daniel Radcliffe's "Equus" begins it's Broadway run September 5. (Playbill)