Article by Ashley Mastronardi

I often associate the Metropolitan Museum of Art with Egyptian pyramids, campy Warhol portraits, and a great grilled chicken salad from the café near the Greek sculptures. But now superheroes are surprisingly getting recognition from the fine art world in "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy" -- the Met's latest exhibit that explains how the looks of some of our favorite childhood heroes (Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, among others) have influenced real world avant-garde fashion, ready-to-wear pieces, and high-performance sportswear.

As I navigated my way through groups of well-heeled fashionistas, comic book nerds, and a gaggle of NYC tourists in the exhibit this Saturday, I was pleasantly surprised to find everything from Superman's classic, but somewhat risqué skintight "S" unitard -- which I learned was inspired by costumes worn by circus acrobats in the 1920's -- to a beyond vulgar (but amazing) Thierry Mugler black vinyl body suit, mask, and cape, reminiscent of Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman costume in 1992's "Batman Returns." (Tons more plus pics after the jump!) Read more...

Frankenstein, Wonder Woman, the Joker, and Harry Potter…need we say more?

- It’s Alive! Guillermo del Toro says he “would kill to make” a “Miltonian tragedy” version of “Frankenstein.” (JoBlo)

- Reports indicate Teresa Palmer is a sure thing for Wonder Woman. (Moviehole)

- Joker’s pumpkin begins to rot and decay…on only one side of its face. (Why So Serious)

- I thought I was the gay one. Professor Lupin, David Thewlis, weighs in on Dumbledore’s sexuality. (City News)

- John Travolta joins Denzel Washington in Tony Scott’s “The Taking of Pelham 123” remake, about terrorists who hijack a NYC subway. (Variety)

- Count me out if Kate Beckinsale’s not running around in skin tight leather. “Underworld 3: The Rise of the Lycans” heading to the big screen. (Variety)

From MTV staffers to gangster rappers, if you've ever come within even 10 feet of a comic book, chances are you have an opinion on who should be cast in George Miller's upcoming "Justice League of America" movie, and with that, high hopes for a franchise that will combine some of history's greatest comic heroes.

Then there's Mary Elizabeth Winstead, an actress who actually auditioned recently for the role of Wonder Woman. She's just "trying not to get [her] hopes up," the 22-year-old told MTV News.

"I was so excited [to audition]. It would be the biggest honor in the world to play an icon like that," she enthused, looking like a child on Christmas morning about to be told whether or not she could open the world's biggest ever present. "We'll see. I keep thinking about all of the physical training I could do, bulking up and getting some muscles. I've never seen myself like that before!" Read more...

Our links of the day begin and end with a pair of supers, Wonder Woman and Superman (sort of.) In between, news on Mike Myers, Jerry Bruckheimer, and more.

- She passed up Wonder Woman for this? Jessica Biel to "Die a Little" in modern-day thriller. (Variety)

- The doctor is in. First picture of Mike Myers as "The Love Guru" surfaces online. (USA Today)

- "Hi-Ho Silver!" Jerry Bruckheimer developing "Lone Ranger" franchise with "Pirates" writers Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio. (Entertainment Weekly)

- Mrs. Judd Apatow set to play Mrs. Zac Efron, as Leslie Mann hitches up to "17," the story of a grown man who suddenly becomes seventeen. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Ok, now this is getting ridiculous. Rupert Evans as Superman? (Dark Horizons)

We end the week with "Indy 4," Will Smith, and David Goyer highlighting our links of the day. Enjoy!

- Will Smith crane kicks your childhood. Wax on about his plans to make a "Karate Kid" remake. (IGN)

- No time for love Dr. Jones! You're filming in the warehouse from "Raiders." (AICN)

- Another "Vampire" bites David Goyer. "Batman Begins" scribe to direct "Baltimore, or The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire." (Variety)

- Tom Shadyac acquires spec script "Dr. Sensitive," with an eye towards directing. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Ben Kingsley to star as emperor who built the Taj Mahal. (Reuters)

We have superheroes on the brain this morning at the MTV Movies Blog, with the big news today that Jessica Biel may star in "JLA" as Wonder Woman. More powerful than a locomotive come our links of the day, with news on "Harry Potter," "Punisher," "Transformers 2," and more.

- Faster than a speeding bullet come spoilers from the "JLA" script. (UGO)

- Harry Potter chimed in, now director David Yates talks the cave scene in "Half-Blood Prince." (Voices from Krypton)

- The puzzle is complete: Dominic West joins "Punisher: War Zone" as the villain Jigsaw. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Clint Eastwood eyeing Nelson Mandela flick about a South African Rugby World Cup match, to star Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon. (Variety)

- June 26, 2009 is now more than meets the eye. Date chosen for release of "Transformers 2." (ComingSoon)

With production only months away, get used to a healthy dose of "Justice League" rumors at least once a week. That and news from Denzel Washington, Steven Spielberg, and Jason Bateman in our links of the day.

- Break out your lasso of truth: Australian actress Victoria Hill on track to be Wonder Woman in "JLA"? (Moviehole)

- Terror in NY: Denzel Washington re-teams with Tony Scott for "The Taking of Pelham 1, 2, 3." (Variety)

- Play time for Jason Bateman. Thesp joins "State of Play" alongside Brad Pitt and Edward Norton. (Variety)

- A house divided: Mary Todd Lincoln to be played by Sally Field in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming biopic. (Newsweek)

- Ray Liotta hits up crime drama "La Linea." (Hollywood Reporter)

I stopped thinking clearly after seeing those pictures of Anna Farris, but for the rest of you, our links of the day, which include news on "Hulk," "Smoking Aces," "Wonder Woman" and more.

- Where's my lasso of truth? Katie Holmes to star as Wonder Woman? (Starpulse)

- Roland Emmerich ready for a "Fantastic Voyage." "ID4" director to helm sci-fi remake. (Variety)

- Did Ed Norton really write "The Incredible Hulk"? "The LA Times" smashes the controversy open. (LA Times via Cinematical)

- Michelle Monaghan drives over to "Trucker." (Variety)

- Joe Carnahan wants you to name his "Smoking Aces" prequel. (Joe Carnahan)

- Speaking of prequels: This one's a prequel to a prequel. Casting underway on "The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian." (Moviehole)

- Pics of Anna Farris as a "Playboy" bunny. My head asplode. (ComingSoon)