Since we love having famous people visit us, we welcomed the always-perky Rosario Dawson to our offices with open arms. Dawson engaged our own Kurt Loder in a lengthy conversation that included a discussion of her new film "Decent," as well as Kevin Smith, the "Sin City" sequel and more. Watch the entire "Rough Cut" interview here, and check out a blog-only segment below where the actress chats up her favorite flicks.

There's news today regarding Jessica Alba, and boy is it contagious! Spread the word about her, Kevin Smith, Russell Crowe, Christopher Walken, and Jack Black in our links of the day.

- Mr. Smith goes to MTV. Red Bank's favorite son responds to our reportage on Rosario Dawson. (Silent Bob Speaks)

- Jessica Alba joins cast of "The Love Guru" alongside Mike Meyers. (Variety)

- Russell Crowe boldly going where Richardo Montalban went before? Oscar winner wanted as "Star Trek" baddie. (IGN)

- Edgar Wright interviews Michael Cera and Jonah Hill in this hilarious clip. (Collider)

- Colin Hanks is a "House Bunny." Joins cast of Anna Farris comedy. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Welcome Back Frank! Punisher sequel gets a title. (Superhero Hype)

- Trailer for Jack Black/Michel Gondry comedy "Be Kind, Rewind" (Yahoo)

- Christopher Walken worth "Five Dollars a Day"? Veteran thesp hops on Nic Cage road movie. (Variety)

It's been a full-time job keeping up with all the Rosario Dawson casting news over the past couple weeks. A few days ago, "Eagle Eye" director D.J. Caruso ("Disturbia) told us that Dawson was set for his new flick opposite Shia LaBeouf, and the week before, Kevin Smith told us all about how he wrote the part of Miri in his upcoming flick, "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" specifically for the "Clerks 2” star. Smith even confided to us that he'd be "flabbergasted" if she didn't do it.

Well, consider Smith flabbergasted. We talked to Dawson for some 40 minutes yesterday about her new film "Descent," and just about every other project under the sun (stay tuned for more from the interview soon), and so we of course brought up the Kevin Smith film. Read more...

Welcome back, folks. With the holiday weekend firmly behind us, we turn our eagle eyes to Hollywood as Chris Nolan's evil clown gets bigger, John Woo asks a ninja, Lucas goes racing and more, in today's issue of The Dailies.

- "The Dark Knight" shoots in IMAX, plus USA Today snags two production stills including first pic of Joker in make-up. (USA Today)

- Video game deity Warren Spector (Wing Commander, Deus Ex, Ultima) joins forces with run-and-gun master John Woo for "Ninja Gold," about an old-ways ninja warrior confronting "the reality of covert warfare in the modern world." Sign us up. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Lucasfilm releases trailer for "Star Wars: The Clones Wars" animated series. I get a giant blank spot on my computer, but maybe you'll be luckier. (StarWars.com)

- Guillermo Del Toro may adapt "Runoff" graphic novel as his next film. (LatinoReview)

- Lucas hangs out at Monaco Grand Prix (who knew?), says "Indy 4” begins shooting next week. (Formula1.com)

- Johnny Depp and Michael Mann combine forces for poisoned Russian spy yarn. (CHUD)

- Lindsay Lohan, Rosario Dawson and Channing Tatum team with the always hilarious Shirley MacLaine and Olympia Dukakis for "Poor Things," about old people who rob stuff. (Variety)