If you haven't already, you should probably read my interview with Hasbro chieftain Brian Goldner. As the Executive Producer on Stephen Sommers' upcoming "G.I. Joe" action flick, it's Goldner that knows the inside skinny on Hollywood's take on the fan-favorite franchise. So it was a blast for me -- a huge fan of the Marvel comics -- to get an extended chat with the toymaker's new CEO to discuss the secrets of "G.I. Joe."

My article (read it here) reveals that the film will focus on the comics (yay), will largely portray the rise of Cobra Commander, and that it'll still have a healthy dose of patriotism, among other tidbits. But one of the more interesting items that didn't make the article was whether the movie would feature some of G.I. Joe's impressive range of armored vehicles. Read more...

In my mind, G.I. Joe was always cooler than the Transformers. All those personalities, all those cool specialties, all those theatrical supervillains eager to betray each other at any moment. Which is why it seems weird that so many are looking at the "G.I. Joe" movie as if it were the "Biker Boyz" to Shia LaBeouf's "The Fast & the Furious." Even stranger still is that so many iconic Joes are receiving a "No!" rather than a "Yo!"

Quaid is getting ready to portray General Hawk and said he'll be giving the character a makeover to transform him into a Hefner-like playboy. As for his fellow Joes? "We'll have the whole crowd. Destro, the bad guys — they’re all there," Quaid assured me. But, following up on some recent rumors I'd heard, I was still intent to toss out a few of my all-time favorite playthings (hear which characters make the cut after the jump).

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- Ellen Page to Sam Raimi: "Drag Me to Hell." "Juno" star joins horror effort from "Spider-Man" director. (Variety)

- Guillermo del Toro wants to make "Dr. Strange"? (Empire)

- James McAvoy in talks to board "Perrier's Bounty," the story of three fugitives on the run from a big-time gangster. (Variety)

- The more you know: Dennis Quaid talks "G.I. Joe," says he's signed on for three films. (Collider)

- Travel through the looking glass with the first picture from "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus." (Coming Soon)

- Harry takes off his bad hat in respect. "Jaws" actor Roy Scheider dead at 75. (NY Times)

In today's link round-up, news on "Dark Knight," "G.I. Joe," "Bond 22," "Superman," and more.

- True American heroes? Marlon Wayans joins "G.I. Joe" as Ripcord. Joseph Gordon-Levitt in negotiations for flick as well. (Variety)

- Now that's a dapper looking man! Photos emerge from the set of "Bond 22." (MI6)

- Faster than a speeding bullet, Brandon Routh is back as Superman. (AICN)

- "[I]f you're the girl in Batman, you're going to be a damsel in distress to some extent." Maggie Gyllenhaal briefly talks "The Dark Knight." (Metro UK)

- Dream on. Freddy Krueger coming back to haunt you in another "Nightmare on Elm Street." Sequel will NOT include Jason. (Bloody-Disgusting)

- Do you like to watch movies on your iphone? David Lynch would like to have a word with you (language advisory). (Hollywood-Elsewhere)

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a hot, steaming cup of our links of the day, back again with news on "Prince Caspian," "The Dark Knight," "Speed Racer," "G.I. Joe," "Terminator 4" and more.

- First trailer released for "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian." (Yahoo!)

- The Killing Joke: First official teaser poster for "The Dark Knight" written in blood. (Superhero Hype)

- Racer X revealed! Entertainment Tonight visits the set of "Speed Racer," where they chat with Matthew Fox. (Coming Soon)

- Ray Park a real American hero. Thesp is set to play Snake Eyes in upcoming "G.I. Joe." (/film)

- He'll be back? Arnold may cameo in "Terminator 4," say writers. (Entertainment Weekly)

- Angelina Jolie to go under cover for new spy movie. Jolie, undercover – sorry, what were we talking about? (Variety)

- Ed Norton certainly knows from dual identities, will star as both twins in comedy thriller "Leaves of Grass." (Variety)

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a hot, steaming cup of the links of the day, back again with news on "G.I. Joe," "Angels and Demons," Stephen King, John Singleton, and more.

- Sienna Miller a real American Hero? Actress enlists for service with "G.I. Joe." (Variety)

- How can a movie that's been delayed still pick up talent? That's the power of "Angels and Demons," which adds Naomi Watts opposite Tom Hanks. (NY Post)

- John Singleton to direct supernatural thriller "Executive Order: Six." (Variety)

- "Sicko," "Lake of Fire," among 15 documentary films shortlisted for the Oscar. (Hollywood Elsewhere)

- How big a fan of Frank Darabont's new ending for "The Mist" is Stephen King? "Anybody who reveals the last 5 minutes of this film should be hung from their neck until dead." THAT big. (First Showing)

- "Final Destination" series cheats death one more time. Will come back for a part 4. (Hollywood Reporter)

We spared no expense with our links of the day, bringing you news on "Bond 22," "Jurassic Park IV," "The Dark Knight," "G.I. Joe" and more.

- Knowing is half the battle – Stephen Sommers to direct live-action "G.I. Joe" adaptation. (IGN)

- Breakdown of "Dark Knight" footage screened at Wizard World in Chicago. (Wizard Universe)

- Hold onto your butts: Plot details for "Jurassic Park IV" are seriously ridiculous. (Bloody-Disgusting)

- Bond gets a beating...from animal right's activists? Climax of next film to take place at controversial Palio race. (Times Online)

- Chiwetel Ejiofor wanted for Singleton's "Black Panther"? (Reelz)

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