His debut film opened at number one, and Columbus Short's follow-up flick is looking at a high-profile opening later this month. So, what project does the fast-rising actor want to use his newfound clout to help bring to the screen?

"We need to do a live-action 'Thunder Cats,'" the "Stomp the Yard" star grinned. "I might produce that next."

Although Short might be joking about making plans to scream "Thunder! Thunder! Thunder!" anytime soon, he is quick to point out that he ain't no "Ho!" either. Instead, the 25-year-old has been carefully building a stable of intriguing projects, turning down high-profile paychecks in flicks like "Justice League", and getting ready to knock his profile up a few pegs when the Chris Brown-starrer "This Christmas" hits theaters on the 21st. (After the jump, Short talks teaming with Kate Beckinsale, thieving with Matt Dillon, and his first horror movie) Read more...

Iron Man doesn't need no stinking batmobile to get around. Plus, J.J.'s monster movie may just have a title plus the Hulk's got another villain to tangle with, all that and more in your dailies.

- So what does an "Iron Man" drive? Apparently, an Audi. (Variety)

- Guy Ritchie continues to try to make us forget "Swept Away." He's lined up to direct "The Gamekeeper." (Variety)

- John Singleton takes over Halle Berry's "Tulia." (BlackFilm.com)

- There's a new poster out for "Saw IV" and it's disgusting. Surprised? (Bloody Disgusting)

- Is that mysterious J.J. Abrams film going to be called "Monstrous"? (Ain't It Cool)

- "The Incredible Hulk" has a new villain and it's Tim Blake Nelson. (Hollywood Reporter)