--The folks from ComingSoon got a chance to chat with "2012" director Roland Emmerich, who had some things to say about what's next. He's got two projects on his plate: one having something to do with William Shakespeare (details in the article) and the other, an adaptation of Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" trilogy. (ComingSoon)

--Writers, producers and all-around cool guys Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, who pretty much have an equity stake in Hollywood at this point, have some things to say about their upcoming View-Master movie. Apparently the idea for the story was born before the classic 3-D viewing toy came into the picture as a peg for a movie, from the mind of "Fringe" writer Brad Kane. Orci then references back to story relayed to the duo by "Transformers" producer Steven Spielberg, whose original idea for "E.T." had nothing to do with aliens. (Sci Fi Wire) Read more...

Who out there has seen "The Descent"? With "Halloween II" and "The Final Destination" just hitting theaters, this is the perfect weekend to unleash the trailer for its sequel, "The Descent: Part 2." In the Neil Marshall-directed original, a group of women embark on a spelunking adventure, only to become trapped underground and hunted by fresh-craving creatures. The second looks pretty much the same, only with more dudes. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Enjoy the trailer.

If the general consensus is skepticism regarding the planned (and potentially endangered) "Alien" reboot, then the overall feeling towards "Predators" is markedly more optimistic. For one thing, the sequel/remake/reboot/whatever is in the hands of "Planet Terror" director Robert Rodriguez, who plans to produce the alien epic himself. But it's the latest rumor as to who's directing the feature that has me really excited.

Bloody Disgusting has heard from a "100% reliable source" that "Doomsday" helmer Neil Marshall is "close to signing on" to direct 20th Century Fox's "Predators." The article stresses that Marshall's attachment to the film is not a signed deal, though he's "getting closer" to officially coming aboard. Read more...

If "300" left you desperate for Old World, over-the-top carnage, you're in luck. According to The Hollywood Reporter, director Neil Marshall ("Doomsday") will finally be moving forward with "Centurion." He's landed two ex-Spartans for it too -- Michael Fassbinder and Dominic West have both signed on to star alongside Bond girl Olga Kurylenko. Eye candy for the girls and the boys both!

Marshall penned the script, which is being described as a thriller set during the Roman invasion of Britain in 117 A.D. It's centered on one Quintus Dias, the sole survivor of a Roman frontier fort that was raided by the Picts. He joins the legendary Ninth Legion, led by General Virilus, who are marching under orders to eliminate the entire Pictish race and their leader, Gorlacon. Read more...