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Hamilton has Firepower for Iron Man 3
Variety reports that Ashley Hamilton is in talks to play the villainous Firepower in Shane Black's Iron Man 3. The character first appeared in 1988 as an armoured suit piloted by Jack Taggert for Tony Stark's rival Edwin Cord.
Cooper takes aim with American Sniper
The Hangover series star Bradley Cooper is set to produce & will likely star in an adaptation of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's autobiography American Sniper, says The Hollywood Reporter. Jason Dean Hall will pen the script.
ALF to return on big screen?
Paul Fusco, creator of the 80's sitcom ALF, is readying a pitch for a film adaptation of the furry wisecracking alien, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Universal looks to build Hero Factory
Universal Pictures is in talks to acquire the movie rights to LEGO's Hero Factory line of sci-fi robot toys, says The Hollywood Reporter. Predators screenwriters Michael Finch & Alex Litvak are negotiating to pen the script for the project.
Mikkelsen as Thor 2 villain?
Mads Mikkelsen is in talks to star as the villain in director Alan Taylor's Thor 2, Variety reports. Most of the cast from the original, including Chris Hemsworth & Tom Hiddleston, are set to return. The film is set for release in the US on November 15, 2013.
Bowler to play Burton in biopic
Lifetime has cast New Zealand actor Grant Bowler in the role of Hollywood great Richard Burton opposite Lindsay Lohan's Elizabeth Taylor in the romantic biopic Liz & Dick, Deadline reports. Filming is set to begin on June 4.
Hopkins sought as RED 2 villain
Anthony Hopkins is in talks to play the villain in RED 2, Deadline reports. The actor's involvement is dependant upon his commitment to reprising his role as Odin for Thor 2 which is set to begin shooting in August.
Iron Man 3 gets US$60 million upgrade
Latino Review reports that, after the success of The Avengers movie, Marvel Studios has upped the budget of Iron Man 3 from US$140 million to US$200 million. Production on the threequel began yesterday in Wilmington, North Carolina.
