A Day in The Life Of The Hobbit: Benedict Cumberbatch to Do The Voice of Smaug

According to The One Ring, early "unofficial" reports are saying that Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock), will do the voice of Smaug, the dragon.  Everyone is keeping very hush hush, and the actor refused to say more, claiming "I can't say at the moment, than you very much."

Apparently the secret was accidentally leaked by Martin Freeman, who will play Bilbo.  He later told reporters, "I knew I was a sort of a big mouth but I didn't realize to what extent I was a big mouth, and I've just ruined everything. I might not actually go back to a job- they might have just sacked me."

So what do you think?

[Source:  The One Ring]

I'll Be Back- In A Proposed New Terminator Film?

Is this rumor too good to be true? According to Deadline, a pitch was made this past Tuesday to all the majors for a new Terminator film that would feature Arnold Schwarzenegger in the role that made him famous.  Apparently there is no script, and, Justin Lin, director of Fast Five would supposedly helm.

The Deadline article goes on to say that after the less-than great performance of the latest film, Terminator Salvation, and a bankruptcy, the production company was finally able to auction off the Terminator rights to a "hedge fund", and they have been trying to land a new deal ever since.

Schwarzenegger, who is through with politics, has been eyeing several projects for a potential come-back. This role could do that big time for him. What do you think?  Should the Terminator franchise be brought back?  Would you like to see Arnie in a cameo or even starring role?

[Source: Blastr via Deadline]

Peter Jackson Has Confirmed Ian Holm Will Play Older Bilbo In 'The Hobbit'

Peter Jackson has confirmed, via his Facebook page that Sir Ian Holm will definitely be back as the older Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. It is not clear exactly in what capacity, though, as the younger Bilbo will be played by Martin Freeman for the majority of the film. Perhaps we will meet the older Bilbo at the beginning, and the story will be told as a flashback?

The Hobbit is currently filming in New Zealand, though they are taking a short Easter break (Jackson has said that the script is being tweaked during their time off).

[Source: Geeks of Doom]

Kate Beckinsale May Be Set To Star Opposite Colin Farrell In Total Recall Remake

According to Deadline, Kate Beckinsale (Underworld franchise) has been offered the role of Douglas Quaid's (Colin Farrell) treacherous wife, Lori in the upcoming Sony Pictures remake of the 1990 Paul Verhoeven-directed sci-fi cult film, Total Recall.

The original film, based on a short story by Philip K. Dick (We Can Remember It For You Wholesale) has achieved cult status over the years. No word yet on the other female lead, Melina, who Quaid meets on Mars. The names Rosario Dawson and Eva Mendes have been linked.

Kate Beckinsale is currently finishing up another Underworld flick- Underworld 4: New Dawn, so only time will tell whether she agrees to this role. I for one hope this comes to pass. Would love to see Kate in this role. What do you think?

[Source: Blastr via Moviehole]
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Amy Adams is The New Lois Lane

Director Zack Snyder has found his new Lois Lane in the three-time Oscar nominee, Amy Adams.

According to Hero Complex, the 36 year old actress, who was most currently nominated for Best Supporting Actress in The Fighter, has landed the role in the upcoming Superman film.

In an interview with Snyder at Hero Complex, the director said that after meeting her, he just "felt she was perfect for it".  He has also confirmed that both characters will be updated, going on to explain "what's important to us is making [Superman] relevant and real and making him empathetic to today's audience so that we understand the decisions he makes.  That applies to Lois as well. She has to be in the same universe as him [in tone and substance]."

Amy will join Henry Cavill (Superman), and Kevin Costner and Diane Lane as his adopted parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent.  The villain(s) have not yet been cast.

This is amazing news!  I am a huge fan of anything Amy Adams does (ever since Enchanted); such a versatile actress! What do you think about Amy Adams playing Lois Lane?

[Source:  Blastr via Hero Complex]
Topics: movie, casting news

Michelle Pfeiffer and Helena Bonham-Carter eyeing roles in 'Dark Shadows'

According to a source at Deadline, Michelle Pfeiffer is currently in talks to play the matriarch in the upcoming Tim Burton directed, Dark Shadows.  If Pfeiffer lands the role, she will play Elizabeth Collins Stoddard, the head of the Collins family, longtime owners of a cannery and shipping company in a small, fictitional sea village in Maine.

Pfeiffer has worked with Burton previously in Batman Returns as the notorious Catwoman.

Helena Bonham-Carter who has also worked with Burton (and who also happens to be his partner) is a shoo-in to land the role of Dr. Hoffman, a specialist in psychology and rare blood disorders who will eventually play a determing role in the fate of Barnabas Collins (to be played by Johnny Depp).

Other collaborations with Burton include, Sweeney Todd, and most currently, Alice in  Wonderland.

If they land the  roles, they would be joining Eva Green as the witch, Angelique, Jackie Earle as Willie Loomis  and Hayley  Bella Heathcote and as the young governess, Victoria Winters.

Michelle Pfeiffer

Helena Bonham-Carter

[via:  Deadline]
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Eva Green cast as Angelique in 'Dark Shadows'

According to an Exclusive over at Deadline, Eva Green has landed the role of Angelique in Tim Burton's adaptation of the 60s supernatural tv soap for Warner Bros.

Green broke onto the American scene as the vixen Vesper Lynd opposite James Bond in Casino Royale.  In this new role, she will play the scorned witch who was once in love with vampire, Barnabas Collins, (played by Johnny Depp).

 Jackie Earle Haley and Bella Heathcoate are also in negotiations (via: Deadline) for Dark Shadows.




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Catwoman and Bane will be villains in 'Dark Knight Rises'

Warner Bros has announced that Catwoman and Bane will be the villains in Christopher Nolan's next installment of The Dark Knight, Dark Knight Rises.

We are also excited to learn that Anne Hathaway has been cast in the role of Catwoman (aka Selina Kyle), and that Tom Hardy has been cast as Bane.

There has been much debate over the past year as to what villains will return to challenge The Dark Knight, and it's good to finally have some tangible casting news.

Christian Bale will return to play the lead, opposite Anne Hathaway as Catwoman (Selina Kyle) and Tom Hardy as Bane.

Catwoman has been portrayed a few times as the love interest to Batman (most notably with Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns). Halle Berry also portrays her in a short lived stand alone film.

This will be a first appearance for Bane in a feature length motion picture, though in the canon, he has often proved a pivotal villain.  Bane once even "paralyzed [Wayne]by snapping his spine during one of their battles in the epic comic book storyling 'Batman: Knightfall'.  Bane will prove a formidable opponent to the dark vigilante.

What do you think about the casting choices? How about the choice of villain/love interest?

[Source:  Screen Rant]
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Elijah Wood reportedly to return for 'The Hobbit'

Many of the stars are expected to return in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit -most notably the ones who have a major role in the timeline of The Hobbit. According to theonering.net, Cate Blanchett is confirmed as Galadriel. Rumors suggest Orlando Bloom will be returning in his role as Legolas. Hugo Weaving (Elrond) and Ian McKellan (Gandalf) are still unconfirmed,  though they appear to be in negotiations and are expected to return. Martin Freeman is scheduled to play the young Bilbo Baggins.

Elijah Wood, however, is probably the last person you would think would be returning in The Hobbit. If you've somehow been living in a hobbit-hole, Elijah Wood played Frodo Baggins (Bilbo Baggins' 'nephew') in Peter Jackson's epic The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

The Hobbit is a prequel to The Lord of the Rings series, and takes place about 55 years earlier than the events in The Lord of the Rings and will open with a young Bilbo (played by Martin Freeman) who will be the hero of this particular story.

So in what capacity is Elijah returning?  Rumors seem to suggest that the most likely idea is that he will act as a narrator to bridge the stories. But in what way this can work is questionable. What do you think?  Can it somehow work, and most importantly, will it remain true to canon?

[Source: GeeksofDoom via theonering]
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