Emile HirschJust for a minute, forget about superheroes and sequels. Because sometimes even movie geeks need to stop eating popcorn and get some nutrition. And that's why we're looking forward to rounding out 2008 with a nice, big, informative glass of "Milk."

"I just did this film called 'Milk' with Sean Penn and Gus Van Sant about Harvey Milk," explained Emile "Speed Racer" Hirsch recently, giving us some early details on what many are already calling this year's Oscar flick to beat. "I think it's going to be a really good film."

When we caught up with Josh Brolin a few weeks back, he had a lot to say about the top-secret biopic, which will depict one of the most bizarre stories in American politics. And in this age of Eliot Spitzer, that's saying quite a bit. Read More...

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Will FarrellWith only one day until Halloween our inner misfit runs wild, with news today from such troublemakers as Will Ferrell, Sean Penn, David Cronenberg, Russell Crowe and the Joker himself.

- Will Ferrell jokingly calls "Land of the Lost" remake a "nature documentary," before stating that it will be "real" and "hopefully funny." (ComingSoon)

- Sean Penn and Heath Ledger in talks to star in Terrence Malick’s "Tree of Life." (Hollywood Reporter)

- "Halo" movie may have found an extra life. (AICN)

- Like rain on your wedding day. Alanis Morissette joins cast of Philip K. Dick biography "Radio Free Albemuth." (Hollywood Reporter)

- David Cronenberg to direct "The Talking Cure"? (Obsessed with Film)

- American Gangster? Yeah right. Try Australian Missionary. Just for fun an old ad for a ministry college starring a young Russell Crowe. (YouTube)

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Emile Hirsch stars as a disillusioned college grad who abandons his possessions and hikes into the Alaskan unknown. Sean Penn directs the pic, which is open now. To see a bevy of exclusive images from the film, click on the photo below.

Sean Penn and Emile Hirsch on the set of 'Into the Wild'

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Sean Penn and Eddie VedderThe names Sean Penn and Eddie Vedder represent some of the greatest artistic achievements of the past few decades. Now, with the release of "Into the Wild," the film's director and soundtrack creator have teamed up again to become the two great tastes that taste great together.

"We go back quite a ways, back to 'Dead Man Walking,'" Penn remembered of the 1995 film that earned him an Oscar nomination.

"Our friendship is incredibly important to me," added Vedder, who has provided music not only for "Walking" and "Wild," but also "I Am Sam." "We've had some really memorable times, whether it's running rapids or having coffee - and it's amazing how those two things with Sean can be really similar." Read More...

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'Transformers'If Shia LaBeouf can scream news from the rooftops, so can we. News on "Bond 22," Matt Damon, and Kevin Smith in our links of the day.

- Producer Don Murphy talks "Transformers" sequel...it's gonna be a while. (DonMurphy.net)

- Sean Penn and Matt Damon attached to Harvey Milk biopic to be directed by Gus Van Sant (Variety)

- A S.P.E.C.T.R.E. is haunting Europe. Mr. White to return for "Bond 22." (IGN)

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