Movie Rumors

Iron Man 2 is still a solid 6 months away, and already rumors are swirling about the third film.

Recently, Faran Tahir, who played Raza, the leader of the Ten Rings Terrorist organisation that imprisoned Tony Stark at the beginning of the first film, has been speaking about his character possibly becoming the mustached supergenius Mandarin.

"At some point, they want to introduce Mandarin into the storyline and my character, like Mandarin, was the leader of the Ten Rings," he told Moviefone. "We're leaving it open because, partly, it makes good business sense for us to leave a little bit of uncertainty for people to speculate on."

"He [Favreau] has known for a long time where he wants to take it and I don't want to speak for him, but my feeling is that the second movie didn't want to just follow a singular storyline. They wanted to expand the characters to show that it's not a linear saga like Lord of the Rings. There's a linkage somewhere in there, but the big idea is to do at least one more Iron Man movie and then go into The Avengers."

Iron Man 2 hits theaters on May 7, 2010.

Deadline Hollywood has reported that Anne Hathaway is being considered for a role in Spider-Man 4.

"While Sony Pictures insists no decisions have been made, sources tell me that the producers have approached Anne Hathaway to star in the film. Maybe you experts have an idea what she'll play? All I know is that she's wanted for a starring role, and she won't replace Kirsten Dunst who's also cast in the Spidey fourquel."

This news is coming right on the heels of rumors that Julia Stiles is the top pick for Black Cat, after rumors that Rachel McAdams was being considered for the part were proven false. Could Hathaway be a Black Cat pick too?

Spider-Man 4 isn't set to swing into theaters until May 6, 2011, so there's plenty of time for Raimi to make a choice.

While Spider-Man 4 is chugging along, it seems that some of what we've been hearing hasn't been true. Rachel McAdams has denied rumors that she is even in the running for the role of Black Cat in the latest Spidey adventure.

It would seem that Bourne trilogy alum Julia Stiles is the top contender now. Reports say the 10 Things I Hate About You star "has met with a casting company in New York to discuss (the project)."

Just as with McAdams, conclusions shouldn't be jumped to, as this certainly doesn't mean Miss Stiles has the part, only that she's being considered.

Conversely, a casting notice for a Caucasian toddler with red hair have triggered rumors that Peter Parker and Mary-Jane Watson will be having a child in this latest installment...

Where do you go after you've made the super-successful Paranormal Activity? Area 51, of course!

Area 51, Peli's next film, centers around three teenagers whose curiosity leads them to the legendary and mysterious Area 51 Air Force base deep in the Nevada desert. Latino Review has uncovered details about the script of Peli's next film.

"The "script" for Area 51 reads much like I imagine the "script" for Paranormal Activity did. It's basically a scene-by-scene breakdown with a list of various props, actors, and the general interactions between the actors and their surroundings. There is no written dialogue, but within the action descriptions are general ideas that the actors will be using to improvise their lines with on set. Unlike Paranormal Activity's single location, Area 51 is far more expansive in its setting."

Sounds like Peli's sticking to what he does best, but doing it on a larger scale. That might be a smart move. Check out more information at Latino Review, but beware of spoilers!

Last month, Sam Raimi said he was getting ready to cast Spider-Man 4. Since then, we've learned that Dylan Baker is returning as Curt Connors and that the villain may very well be The Lizard.

Now, rumors are mounting that everyone's favorite mean girl Rachel McAdams is in the running to play Felicia Hardy/Black Cat.

Mania reports that McAdams is the frontrunner for the role, an on and off friend/foe of Peter Parker's, and that they are also casting for a male villain, which could mean there are going to be two villains in Spider-Man 4, contrary to what Sam Raimi hinted at previously. Bear in mind that none of  this has been confirmed and could be nothing but conjecture.

It's been a decade since movie goers were haunted by The Blair Witch Project.

But it's never too late to resurrect a franchise, apparently, as director Eduardo Sanchez says that he and partner Daniel Myrick are prepared to pitch a new version of the iconic movie to the studio.

"Our original idea for Blair Witch was to go through all of the periods of the mythology... and make a movie about them," said Sanchez. "And we wanted to start at the beginning and do the story of Elly Kedward, the original [person]... The Blair Witch is named after her."

No other details were revealed, but Sanchez did say the another installment would be a prequel to the original story.

Dakota Fanning as the vampire Jane in New Moon? Awesome idea.

Dakota Fanning as Dorothy’s granddaughter in a sequel to The Wizard of Oz? Possibly the worst idea in cinematic history.

According to British newspaper Express, the young actress really is being considered for the starring role in an upcoming sequel to The Wizard of Oz, one that sources say would be "darker and more action-packed" than the 1939 original.

Said Todd McFarlane: "You’ve still got Dorothy trapped in an odd place, but she’s much closer to the Ripley character from Alien [Sigourney Weaver] than a helpless singing girl.”

Really? A sequel to one of the most iconic movies of all-time? That's just wrong.

As we report the following movie rumor, a bit of advice: consider the source.

According to trashy tabloid The National Enquirer, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are planning a sequel to Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

The original movie, of course, was both an entertaining thrill ride and a source for non-stop celebrity gossip attention; it's the origin of the Pitt and Jolie love story.

Reportedly,  the couple is friends with the original film's writer and have asked him to pen a new installment. A source said it would be a "family affair." Whatever that means.

Do you wanna see a sequel to Mr. and Mrs. Smith?

Having finally exhausted the Ocean's 11 franchise, word around Hollywood is that George Clooney might be interested in following in Harrison Ford and Ben Affleck's shoes.

The actor often takes on at least one commercial vehicle in exchange for anchoring smaller, more personal projects.

As first reported by The Daily Beast, this career path may lead him into the Tom Clancy-create role of Jack Ryan. The website reports:

A source says [Clooney] expressed interest in playing Jack Ryan when and if Paramount attempts to revive the Tom Clancy series. Clooney seems to recognize that at this time in the world and this time in his life (he's pushing 50), it's time for some commercial maintenance.

Hollywood appears to have a thing for William Shatner characters these days.

First, of course, there was the Star Trek remake.

Now, Variety reports that plans are in the works to make Shatner's career-making TV show, T.J. Hooker, into a movie.

Chuck Russell (The Mask) is in negotiations to direct the feature, which would be an action comedy that centers on the relationship between the titular cop and his father.

Shatner (to his great displeasure) did not appear in Star Trek. No word yet on whether or not he'd star in the T.J. Hooker movie.