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Bruce Willis in 'Die Hard'Who is the greatest big screen badass of all time? Big question. I know. Is it Darth Vader or John McClane? Ellen Ripley or Dirty Harry? Wolverine or Batman?!? These are the questions that can try a man's soul. But we don't shrink from a fight here at MTV News so we're endeavoring to settle the argument once and for all.

Yes, MTV News is spending the next month wrestling with the question of who the baddest badass of all is and luckily we're not alone. We're getting awesome celebrity experts sending top ten badass lists in as I write this. But it's not just up to us and celebrities to determine who this mean sonofabitch is. You get a vote too! That's right, just fill in the form below and tell us who YOU THINK the greatest badass in movie history is and why? Every vote counts! We're going to tabulate everything and bring you the collective top ten list on February 6th LIVE at New York Comic-Con. That's right, a live event wherein MTV News will host big name panel to argue and announce once and for all who the GREATEST BADASS is. Vote now (after the jump)! Read more...

Iron Man- What's the hold-up in bringing Jon Favreau back for "Iron Man 2"? Harry Knowles has a scandalous theory. (AICN)

- It's the end of the world as we know it, and they feel HIGH? Seth Rogen and Jay Baruchel to star in "Jay and Seth vs. the Apocalypse. (Variety)

- Wolverine takes to the beaches of WWII in spoilerific new photos from the set of "X-Men" prequel. (Flickr)

- Disney/Pixar to offer movies online for free. This week, "Finding Nemo." (Disney)

- Hugh Hefner gives Robert Downey Jr. his full endorsement for upcoming biopic. (Coming Soon)

Cyclops- Is there a mutant left who ISN'T in this thing? Scott "Cyclops" Summers to make a cameo appearance in "Wolverine." (Superhero Hype)

- Super-bad. Jonah Hill no longer attached to "Transformers 2." (EW)

- The truth is out there: New poster for "X-Files: I Want to Believe" pops up online. (X Files News)

- Why so serious? Heath Ledger's Joker action figures flying off the shelves. (/film)

- The force is not strong with this one: new poster for "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" comes with announcement that trailer will premier tomorrow at 8 PM across all Turner Networks. (Star Wars)

- Ellen Page to star as title character in "Jane Eyre." "Jane Eyre" still incredibly, mind-numbingly boring. (Variety)

- Djimon Hounsou goes crazy over a comic book trilogy, and it could be…Conan? (CHUD)

- Protego! Daniel Radcliffe reportedly under constant protection after death threats. (Metro UK)

- A slew of pictures from the set of "X-Men Origins" pop up online. (Just Jared)

- Alternate ending for "I Am Legend" gets leaked. (/film)

- First look at Ben Stiller, Jack Black, and (holy crap) Robert Downey Jr. from "Tropic Thunder." (EW)

Lindsey Lohan- Lindsay Lohan travels with Jack Black to "Ye Olde Times." (E! Online)

- Will super-villain Deathstroke appear in "The Dark Knight"? Probably not, but his figure does appear in the new Batman toy line. (/film)

- Good evening, Mr. Talbot. Hugo Weaving joins cast of "The Wolfman" as Detective Aberline. (Variety)

- Another day, another mutant: Daniel Henney joins "Wolverine" as Agent Zero. (Variety)

He's a member of The Black Eyed Peas, an internationally known recording superstar heard and beloved by millions. All fine and good - but you ain't never heard will.i.am sing like this.

"Root-a-toot-toot! I'm doing 'Wolverine'!" the singer crooned exclusively to MTV News in his first interview about the high-profile "X-Men" prequel. "That's cool! I don't mean to toot my own flute, but toot-a-toot-toot!"

It's all smiles these days for will.i.am with the recent news that he nabbed the part of John Wraith, a teleporting mutant also known as Kestrel, in the eagerly anticipated superhero flick. Not bad for a guy with zero acting experience, especially considering he didn't exactly get off on the right foot with the casting director, he laughed. Bold, sure, but that's just how much of a fan he is of "X-Men." Read more...

leo.jpg- Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon Levitt to headline live-action "Akira" adaptation. (AICN)

- The Curious Case of the Teenage Plague: David Fincher to direct "Black Hole" from a script by Roger Avary and Neil Gaiman. Story centers on a radical STD sweeping through American high schools. (Hollywood Reporter)

- On golden wings: Former hobbit Dominic Monaghan makes a break for "Wolverine." Will play mutant Beak. (Just Jared)

- "I can say with absolute certainty that you will see stuff you've never imagined." James Cameron checks in to give a status report on "Avatar." (AICN)

- Behind the scenes video from Richard Kelly's "The Box." (/film)

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a hot, steaming cup of our links of the day, back again with news on "Speed Racer," "Sex and the City," "Punisher," "Wolverine," Anne Hathaway and more.

- Go Speed Racer! Go! Go check into a rehab center because you’re clearly WAY high. Trailer released for "Speed Racer" makes film look like Sonic the Hedgehog. (Cinematical)

- THIS IS UPPER MANATOBA! Gerard Butler rumored to be up for role of Sabertooth in "Wolverine." (CHUD)

- It’s "Happening." Take a glimpse at the first poster for M. Night Shyamalan movie. (Spoiler: He's been dead the whole time.) (Coming Soon)

- Gratuitous shots of ladies in lingerie! "Sex and the City" trailer premiers. (Moviefone)

- "I have a favorite kill." Lexi Alexander talks "Punisher: War Zone." (Superhero Hype)

- Oh yes, there will be blood. Anne Hathaway joins "Bride Wars" with Kate Hudson. Story revolves around two friends who battle when their wedding dates clash. (Variety)

- Just for fun, a video of George Clooney and Brad Pitt having a little toe-tapping fun. (Hollywood Elsewhere)

jokerThe less preamble the better: Our links today need no introduction with news on “The Dark Knight,” “Star Trek,” “Hellboy 2,” “Wolverine,” “Rambo,” and more.

- It’s gonna be a “Long Halloween.” Joker website Why So Serious updated with an image of a grinning jack-o-lantern. (Why So Serious)

- Dammit Jim, I’m a doctor not a man of Rohan! “LOTR” star Karl Urban to play “Bones” in “Star Trek” remake. (AICN)

- Join the Golden Army. “Hellboy 2” site goes live. (Hellboy Movie)

- Liev Schreiber in talks to play young William Stryker, “Wolverine” sets his claws on a May 1, 2009 release date. (Variety)

- Robert Rodriguez’s insistence on casting girlfriend Rose McGowan jeopardizing “Barbarella” remake. (Hollywood Elsewhere)

- First poster for “Rambo” surfaces online. (IGN)

Seth RogenTwo big comics-to-film announcements highlight today's links, as Marvel's first "X-Men" spin-off snags a chief and a Freak gets another job.

- Seth Rogen attached to write and possibly star in long-awaited "Green Hornet" pick. Say what? (Variety)

- "Wolverine" finally gets a director. South Africa's Gavin Hood tapped to helm the November '08 pic. (Variety)

- Biopic of every hipster's favorite Cuban revolutionary, Ernesto "Che" Guevara, moves forward with Benicio del Toro tapped to play the lead. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Fox pays big bucks for Ridley Scott to produce "The Passage," a postapocalyptic vampire story set in the future. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Wes Anderson's "The Darjeeling Limited" gets a quirky poster. Go figure. (CHUD)

- "Entourage" aside, the real Pablo Escobar story is still in Hollywood's sights. (Premiere)

- "30 Days of Night" star Melissa George signs up for "Captive" duty in upcoming thriller. (Moviehole)