- Mazel Tov! Coen Brothers nab rights to "The Yiddish Policemen's Union," an alternate history written by Pulitzer Prize winner (and "Spider-Man 2" scribe) Michael Chabon. (Variety)
- Could Will Ferrell be the next centerfold in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue? Funnyman teams up with Heidi Klum for a "Semi-Pro" photo shoot. (Sports Illustrated)
- Marisa Tomei grapples the lead for Darren Aronofsky’s "The Wrestler." (Variety)
- If the body is willing ... Frank Miller signs on for two sequels to "The Spirit." (Superhero Hype)
- New Line is tricksy and false, according to lawsuit filed by Tolkien estate. (Telegraph)
Tags coen brothers, darren aronofsky, frank miller, heidi klum, marisa tomei, Semi-pro, the spirit, the wrestler, the yiddish policemens union, tolkien, Will Ferrell
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)
With an eye towards the door, we wrap up the week with news on Zack Snyder, Nicholas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker, and more below.
- Sly Stallone changes title as Rambo goes "To Hell and Back"? Whoa, whoa. Not so fast. (ComingSoon and AICN)
- Zack Snyder eyeing "The Last Photograph" from "300" scribe Kurt Johnstad. Story will center on a picture which inspires two men to head to Afghanistan. (Variety)
- Steel 'Cage' Match: Nicolas Cage in talks to star in "The Wrestler," about a washed up former grappler. (Hollywood Reporter)
- "Black Book" indeed! Carice Van Houten joins "Body of Lies" opposite Leonardo DiCaprio and "Repossession Mambo" opposite Jude Law. (Hollywood Reporter)
- Sarah Jessica Parker joins "The Late Bloomer's Revolution," about a father and his daughter both entering the dating world at the same time. (Variety)
Tags 300, body of lies, kurt johnstad, nicholas cage, rambo, sarah jessica parker, sylvester stallone, the last photograph, the late bloomers revolution, the wrestler, to hell and back, zack snyder
