"Iron Man 2," "The Avengers," "Captain America," and "Thor." It'd be hard to pack more awesome in Marvel's upcoming slate than is already there, especially now that they own their own properties and can cross mingle their franchises.

But what of the titles that aren't there? Films like "Magneto," "Spider-Man 4," and "Ghost Rider 2." Are they still in the pipeline?

The simple answer, of course, is that Marvel doesn't own the rights to those films, and that they are going ahead as previously scheduled with other studios.

Or not. Read more...

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a hot steaming cup of our links of the day, back again with news on "Harry Potter," "AstroBoy," "The Dark Knight," and more.

- Pucker up Mr. Weasley. Lavender Brown cast in "Half-Blood Prince," will be played by a girl named Jessie. (BBC)

- Director Colin Brady talks "AstroBoy," gives fans a first look at concept art for the CGI flick. (First Showing)

- Bruce Wayne takes a stroll, can Batman be far behind? Pics from the set of "The Dark Knight" pop up online. (AICN)

- You've just been Pimped! Xzibit joins the cast of Oliver Stone's "Pinkville." (Hollywood Reporter)

- Mickey Rourke pins down "The Wrestler," grabbing the Darren Aronofsky pic from Nic Cage. (Variety)

- Paul Verhoeven to direct "Thomas Crowne Affair" sequel. (ComingSoon)