- 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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