Sit back, relax and enjoy a hot, steaming cup of our links of the day, back again with news on “Harry Potter,” “Hulk,” Jake Gyllenhaal, Zac Efron and more.

- “I always lean towards the dark side.” Daniel Radcliffe disappointed in comic tone of “Half-Blood Prince.” (Edmonton Sun)

- Hulk smash Abomination in new film? Hold off just one second. “With Abomination there’s actually a monster that can kill [Banner] when he’s in Hulk form.” Director Louis Leterrier talks new “Hulk.” (Wizard Entertainment)

- A 100 percent guarantee: Jake Gyllenhaal to play panty-hose-wearing NJ Jets Quarterback Joe Namath in upcoming biopic. Can Heath Ledger as Suzy Kolber be far behind? (Variety)

- But can he wink? Matthew Perry to play grown-up version of Zac Efron in “17.” (Hollywood Reporter)

- “I’ll let you guys go nuts on this one.” Joe Carnahan posts an image of Juggernaut on his blog signaling ... what? An X-Men origins story? Vinnie Jones? We have no idea. (Joe Carnahan)

- Here’s to you, Mrs. Tomei! Oscar-winning actress tops list of top 20 nude scenes of '07. (Mr. Skin)

- Soldiers sound off on "Stop-Loss." (Stop-Loss)

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Jamie FoxxJamie Foxx wants a murder, Oliver Stone wants a war and George Miller may want the apocalypse as they headline our links of the day, also with news on Robert DeNiro, Joe Carnahan, and more.

- Smoking Joe Carnahan wants help in choosing his next project. (Joe Carnahan via Slashfilm)

- Not content with just Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, George Miller is also working on a "Mad Max" sequel? (Moviehole)

- Oliver Stone has a Woody. Director's film "Pinkville" snags Woody Harrelson. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Jamie Foxx to play a trailblazing black detective investigating a serial killer in "The Zebra Murders." (Hollywood Reporter)

- The headline writes itself: Elle and Dakota Fanning combine their sinister powers, team up for "My Sister’s Keeper" alongside Cameron Diaz. (Variety)

- Michael Mann developing "Frankie Machine" for Robert DeNiro. Story centers on a retired mobster forced back into the game. (Variety)

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Brandon Routh in 'Superman Returns'Bryan Singer needs help, Jim Carrey finds a match, mythological creatures rule and more, in today's link-filled round-up.

- "Superman" sequel is looking for a few good writers. (Variety)

- Mark Wahlberg replaces Ryan Gosling in Peter Jackson's "The Lovely Bones." (Variety)

- Forget Hilary versus Obama. Who wins in a battle between a centaur armed with a crossbow, and a minotaur armed with a trident? George Clooney, Ridley Scott, Neil Gaiman and many others weigh in. (UGO)

- Jim and Zooey, sittin' in a tree. Carrey snags Deschanel for his "Yes Man." (Hollywood Reporter)

- MTV Films and Paramount take a "Bong Hit 4 Jesus." (Variety).

- George Clooney drops out of Joe Carnahan's "White Jazz." (EW)

- "Grudge" franchise turns helm over to "Grudge" webisodes director Toby Wilkins. (Shock Til You Drop)

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The Joker from 'The Dark Knight'MTV's back in the habit, bringing you a fresh batch of links with news on "The Dark Knight," "Star Trek," "Enchanted," and more.

- Seven-minute Joker prologue to screen before IMAX presentations of "I Am Legend." (Collider)

- Say it's so Joe. Chris Pine confirmed as Captain Kirk in "Star Trek." (Joe Carnahan)

- Enchanting? You better hope so. Disney looking to made new animation/live action hybrid "Enchanted" a franchise. (First Showing)

- Fresh off that "jewel thief" movie, John Malkovich joins Colm Feore and Jeffrey Donovan in Clint Eastwood's "Changeling," alongside Angelina Jolie. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Ben Foster to return for "30 Days of Night" sequel? (Reelz)

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Leonardo DiCaprioWho's the biggest movie star in the world? Three men enter, one man leaves our links of the day, with news on Will Smith, George Clooney, and Leonardo DiCaprio.

- George Clooney and Leonardo DiCaprio team up for political thriller "Farragut North" which Clooney will direct. (Hollywood Reporter)

- The World is Not Enough: Will Smith to star in "Empire" for Michael Mann. (Variety)

- "Not a single note" for "Smoking Aces" sequel, says Joe Carnahan. (Joe Carnahan)

- Is Michelle Rodriguez out of "Avatar"? Probably not, but that doesn't stop Cinematical from speculating. (Cinematical)

- "Arrested Development" scribe Chuck Tatham to write "The Church of Reggie" about a guy who starts his own religion. (Variety)

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