From the writer of "Training Day" comes "Street Kings, the story of a hardened cop (Reeves) who is forced to go against his own department when he's framed for the murder of a fellow cop. Co-starring Forest Whitaker, Chris Evans and Common, the film hits theaters on April 11. Check out an exclusive sneak below.

Recent headlines have speculated wildly on the fate of "Where the Wild Things Are." Advance screenings have reportedly proven too scary for kids, and resulting rumors have Spike Jonze's flick being re-cut, re-focused, or even entirely re-shot.

According to one of the film's voice stars, however, there are at least three kids who had no problem handling the horribleness.

"My children are 9, 11, and 16," insisted Forest Whitaker, saying that he took his children to one of those early "Things" screenings. "It was intense. They liked it, though. They enjoyed it." Read more...

Article by Elena Torres with additional reporting by Larry Carroll

Although the 2009 blockbuster "Repossession Mambo" has already lined up Forest Whitaker, Jude Law, and Liev Schrieber, any modern moviegoer knows that no star-studded cast is complete without a hip-hop personality transitioning from his latest bump-and-grind single.

So, following on the heels of flicks like "American Gangster," "Crash" and "Black Snake Moan," the high-profile flick has decided to dance with RZA, leader of the Wu-Tang clan. "It's going to be a big movie," the hip-hop mogul exclaimed. "I play a music producer who is strung out on drugs, and I can't afford to pay my bills. They've got to repossess my heart." Read more...

Batman keeps getting new gadgets, Indy keeps getting new friends, and Owen Wilson keeps working with Ben Stiller. That and more in our links of the day.

- The Batcycle! Click source link for full-size image. (L.A. Times)

- Jim Broadbent cast in "Indy 4”? (AICN)

- Eli Roth lashes out at pirates for box office failure of "Hostel: Part II." (Myspace)

- Alas, John Cusack. Patrick Wilson more or less confirms he's cast as Nite Owl in Zack Snyder's "Watchmen." (ComingSoon)

- Tuesdays with Adam. Sports columnist and best-selling author Mitch Albom writing baseball script for Adam Sandler. (Variety)

- Owen Wilson and Nick Nolte join Ben Stiller's "Tropic Thunder." (Variety)

- "The Cat Burglars" and "Operation Rudolph" among upcoming films from "Wallace and Gromit" studio Aardman Features. (Variety)

- Forest Whitaker and Jude Law set for "The Repossession Mambo," morality tale about seizing black market organs. (Variety)

The time has come for her to abandon the swords and swashbucklers; she might be wise, however, to hold on to that bottle of rum. "Pirates of the Caribbean" actress Naomie Harris is the latest star to join "Night Watch," a high-profile drama that tells the story of an alcoholic LAPD cop framed by his former mentor. The flick will be directed and co-written by "Training Day" writer David Ayer.

"[Next] I go on to do 'Night Watch,' with Keanu Reeves and Forest Whitaker," the actress revealed to MTV News. The flick, whose name was recently changed from "The Night Watchman" (presumably to avoid confusion with Zack Snyder's upcoming "Watchmen"), recently began filming with a strong supporting cast that includes Chris Evans ("The Fantastic Four"), Hugh Laurie ("House"), Terry Crews ("Norbit") and rapper/actor Common. The next in a long line of "Dark Keanu" roles (think "Constantine" and "The Gift"), the flick casts the "Matrix" star as a bottle-abusing cop whose grief for his wife is compounded when he learns that a friend (Whitaker) has turned against him.

The beautiful Harris, a veteran of flicks like "28 Days Later" and "Miami Vice" who might be best known as the voodoo queen Tia Dalma in "Pirates," told us that she's excited to be in the film but can't talk about her character. And it isn't for the usual secrecy concerns - she simply can't remember. "I don't know very much about her," Harris grinned. "I've been offered the part, but I've [only] read the script once; I don't really know very much about my character yet."

Harris does remember one thing about the script, however: It will take Reeves and red-hot Oscar winner Whitaker to some very shadowy places. "Yeah, it's really dark," said Harris, adding that she'll begin filming this summer. "It's a really great movie, though, and I'm really excited to be part of it."

The other underwater superhero possibly snags an actor, Bruce Willis continues his Internet frolic and more in today's linktastic round-up.

- David "Angel" Boreanaz up for "Sub-Mariner?" (Superhero Hype)

- Yippie-kay-yay! Contest offers chance to interview Bruce Willis in "Second Life." (LiveFreeOrDieHard.com)

- Jessica Biel and Forest Whitaker join "Powder Blue," a flick about an ex-con, a mortician, a suicidal ex-priest and a stripper brought together on Christmas Eve. (Variety)

- Coffee is for Closers. "Redbelt" -- David Mamet's upcoming mixed martial arts drama -- is for Tim Allen.(Variety)

- The Wayans Brothers' inner-city hero "Super Bad James Dynomite" gets a deal. (Variety)

- Original lead character voice David Hayter not involved with "Metal Gear Solid" movie. (IGN)

- Stan Lee dishes on "Fantastic 4" and "Iron Man" cameos. "Nuff said." (IGN)