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.

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.

- Matthew Vaughn lays down the hammer on "Thor." (Empire)

- The Force is strong with this one: George Lucas on the "Star Wars" TV Shows. (TV Guide)

- The Ratner Pack: Brett Ratner to direct "Mr. S: My Life With Frank Sinatra." Chris Tucker eyeing role of George Jacobs, the crooner's valet. (Variety)

- A "Voyage" to forever: Third "Chronicles of Narnia" film gets pushed back a full year. (JoBlo)

- Isla Fisher to star in "Confessions of a Shopaholic." (Hollywood Reporter)

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.

"I would love to take a look at that," Mane responded this week when we asked the 6’8” former professional wrestler about rumors he's being considered to play the Norse god. "That would be fantastic."

The connections would seem to be in place already for Mane, who made his movie debut as Sabretooth in the 2000 blockbuster "X-Men," another Marvel Comics property based on a long-time title. "Oh, I'm most definitely [familiar with the character of Thor], yeah." Read more...

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.

- Voltron gearing up for big-screen invasion. (Variety)

- A new king in Asgard: "Layer Cake" director Matthew Vaughn to helm "Thor." (Variety)

- New "Iron Man" image. (Superhero Hype)

- Meditate on this! Anne Hathaway to star in Jonathan Demme's "Dancing with Shiva." (Variety)

- Salma Hayek to headline romantic comedy. (Hollywood Reporter)

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.

"That'd be fantastic. That's what all the fans want!" the burly former soccer star mock enthused. "Four hours of make-up. It's great!"

"No, when I [did] my deal they obviously signed me up for 'III', 'IV', and 'V' just in case," he continued more seriously. "Myself and my bank manager are just keeping our fingers crossed." Read more...