- 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)

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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)

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Sylvester Stallone as John RamboWith 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)

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