Our links of the day go boldly where no news has gone before, with info on "Star Trek," "Thor," Brandon Routh, Jake Gyllenhaal, and more below.
- "Star Trek" screenwriter Roberto Orci talks "casting, canon, and Kirks." (Trek Movie)
- Superman no more, Brandon Routh hitches ride to comic adaptation "Dead of Night" (CBR)
- "Thor" budgeted at $300 million, needs to be cut in half, writes Matthew Vaughn. (The Guardian)
- Jake Gyllenhaal joins Doug Liman in "Untitled Moon Project," about the race for lunar colonization. (Variety)
- Michael Cera to star in "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist," about two teenagers who fall in love in NYC. (Variety)
- Vincent Chase? Joe Carnahan? Now Oliver Stone? Stone to produce another Pablo Escobar flick with director Antoine Fuqua. (Variety)
- A man's best "Friend"? Lisa Kudrow joins "Hotel for Dogs." (Hollywood Reporter)
If I had a hammer, I'd hammer in the evening. But instead I'll provide you with the links of the day (The God of Thunder has the hammer thing taken care of, we think). Read about that and more, including "Star Wars" and "Narnia," below.
In the weeks following the August 9th announcement that Matthew Vaughn had been chosen to direct "Thor," an online groundswell has begun to get a certain fan favorite cast in the title role. Sometimes, such efforts fail miserably (think Josh Lucas as Two-Face), but at other times Internet buzz actually plants the idea in the head of the studio (Michael Chiklis as Thing), so the idea of Tyler Mane as Thor might just prove to be a mighty one after all.
Another day, another chance to profess my undying love for Anne Hathaway, set to star in a new flick from Jonathan Demme. That and news on "Voltron," "Thor," and "Iron Man" in our links of the day. 
He's the Juggernaut. Bitching, for sure. But given the fact that Wolverine and Magneto are getting their own spin-off features, what "X-Men 3” star Vinnie Jones really thinks would be wicked is his very own Juggernaut movie. 
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Attention 'Thor' Casting Director: Vincent D'Onofrio Would Like A Word With You
Posted 5/12/08 4:56 pm EST by Vanessa White Wolf in Commentary, Video
With "Iron Man" holding on to #1 at the box office for a second week, the Marvel properties certainly do seem hotter than ever. They've already announced "Captain America," talked about possibilities for an "Avengers" flick, and given "Thor" a June 4, 2010 due date.
So we're sure you've heard the speculation about Brad Pitt being the top name being tossed around for the title role. We wonder, now that "Layer Cake" director Matthew Vaughn is no longer helming the picture (apparently because his holding deal expired) does that mean Jason Statham isn't a contender? We're not sure if we should be relieved or disappointed.
But who do you think would make the most kickass Norse God of Thunder? Well, we think the star should be someone who made an unlikely appearance as the perceived hero back in 1987.
Yeah, that's Vincent D'onofrio in the film "Adventures in Babysitting." Amazing, right? So what are the requirements for the mightiest Thor? Does he have to be blonde? Buff? Have an affinity for helmets? Chime in below with your own thoughts.
Tags matthew vaughn, thor, vincent donofrio