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Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li Release Date Set

A release date for Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li has been set:

Look for this video game adaptation to hit theaters on February 27, 2009.

Kristen Kreuk (pictured, Chun-Li), Neil McDonagh (M. Bison), Chris Klein (Nash), Michael Clark Duncan (Balrog) and Rick Yune (Gen) make up the cast.

Megan Fox: Topless in Jennifer’s Body

It looks like the rumor of Megan Fox going topless in Jennifer’s Body is as much of a fact as this actress’ overall hotness.

Here’s a shot of the star emerging from the water after a scene in the film:

Megan Fox Naked

Jennifer’s Body is a horror movie written by Diablo Cody. It will be her first film since winning an Oscar for penning Juno.

Tropic Thunder Co-Star Praises Robert Downey Jr.

Brandon T. Jackson has simple hopes for Tropic Thunder: he hopes the move doesn’t send him to Hell.

“Hopefully everybody doesn’t get too pissed off and we all can have a good time and laugh together,” Jackson said, mostly referring to the role of Robert Downey Jr., portrays a white actor in black face for the film.

Alternative Tropic Thunder Poster

“Like people may say blackface, but no, Robert becomes a black man in the movie and the crazy thing about it, I’m not used to seeing Robert white,” Jackson told MTV. “I mean this is weird to me. I’m confused just like you. When I see him as ‘Iron Man,’ I love it because I’m used to seeing him as a black man.”

Donnie Darko Sequel to be Titled S. Darko

A Cloverfield sequel? An Iron Man sequel?

Neither of these developments come as a surprise.

But we’ve just learned that cult classic Donnie Darko – the film that catapulted Jake Gyllenhaal to fame – is also set for a follow-up version.

Reportedly, the sequel will be called S. Darko, as director Chris Fisher had the following to say about the project, which will not be including Richard Kelly, the writer-director of the original:

“I am a great admirer of Richard Kelly’s film and hope to create a similar world of blurred fantasy and reality.”

Picking up seven years after the original, the plot will follow Donnie’s sister Samantha on a road trip to Los Angeles, during which she is plagued by a series of bizarre visions.

Daviegh Chase will reprise her role as Darko the younger, while Ed Westwick (Son of Rambow), Briana Evigan (Step Up 2) and Justin Chatwin (Dragon Ball) will also star.

Will you go see S. Darko?

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Movie Trailer

On August 15, sci-fi fans can look forward to Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Take a look at the trailer for this anticipated film:

Happy Birthday, Jason Biggs!

While Jason Biggs recently starred in a Broadway production of The Graduate, and appeared alongside Eva Longoria in Over Her Dead Body, the actor - who turns 30 today - will always be best known for one action:

Attempting to have sexual intercourse with an apple pie.

Jason Biggs Pic

With that in mind, here’s a quick rundown of two films Biggs has made us laugh in:

The Hills: Alive with Movie News for One Star

Audrina Patridge - one of the beautiful, talentless stars of MTV’s The Hills - has landed her first movie role.

She has signed on for Into the Blue 2, a sequel to the 2005 Jessica Alba/Paul Walker film that no one saw.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the flick focuses on Sebastion (Chris Carmack, The OC) and Dani (Laura Vandervoort, Smallville), a married couple hired as professional divers to search for Columbus’ hidden treasure. To their horror, they learn that their wealthy employers have a much more terrifying agenda.

Patridge will play a no-nonsense, beautiful beach babe (who likely has one line and wears little clothing) whose boyfriend caters to her every command.

To paraphrase Carmack’s character from The OC: Welcome to the world of movies, bitch.

A Slow Weekend for Speed Racer

Last week, Iron Man treated movie goers to the first blockbuster of 2008.

This week, Speed Racter treated them - or didn’t treat anyone, to be more accurate - to the summer season’s first dud.

The film, which cost close to $100 million to make, took home just $20.2 million. It barely hung on to second place at the box office. Here’s a look at the weekend’s results:

1. Iron Man - $50.5 million
2. Speed Racer - $20.2 million
3. What Happens In Vegas - $20 million
4. Made Of Honor - $7.6 million
5. Baby Mama - $5.8 million
6. Forgetting Sarah Marshall - $3.8 million
7. Harold and Kumar… - $3.2 million
8. The Forbidden Kingdom - $1.9 million
9. Nim’s Island - $1.3 million
10. Redbelt - $1.4 million

Opening This Weekend: Speed Racer, What Happens in Vegas

Only two major movies are opening this weekend; one offers high-tech fun for kids, the other focuses on romance and comedy for adults.

Here’s a closer look at them…

Speed Racer
Stars: Emile Hirsch, Matthew Fox, Christina Ricci
Quick synopsis: Based on the classic 1960’s Japanese animated series, follows the aspirations of a young race car driver as he attempts to obtain glory, with the help of his family.
Prediction: Not great timing here, as Iron Man will still dominate the box office, especially when it comes those seeking special effects.

Speed Racer Pic Speed Racer Villain

What Happens in Vegas
Stars: Ashton Kutcher, Cameron Diaz
Quick synopsis: Two hot singles meet, get married, win money… and then try to get divorced.
Prediction: Looks like a fun romantic comedy, but expect a distant third place finish after Iron Man and Speed Racer.

What Happens in Vegas Photo What Happens in Vegas

You Don’t Mess with the Zohan Guest Star: Familiar with Facts of Life

You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have… Mrs. Garrett and Adam Sandler making love?!?

Charlotte Rae, best known for her role as a girls’ boarding school headmistress on the 1980s sitcom The Facts of Life, enjoys a random cameo in Sandler’s upcoming comedy You Don’t Mess with the Zohan.

You Dont Mess with the Zohan Photo

Rae, 82, told the Associated Press that she and Sandler’s character get it on in the movie, in which he plays an undercover Israeli commando who goes disguised as a hair stylist. So, how was Sandler in the sack, Charlotte?

“On a table from one to 10, I rate him ‘not bad.’”

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