Penn And Gosling May Join A Gangster Squad

Sean Penn and Ryan Gosling could possibly make the most intense paring ever, if Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer has his way.
Fleischer is directing the film Gangster Squad, a crime drama about charismatic 1940's Los Angeles mobster Mickey Cohen, who was part of the Jewish Mafia. According to Deadline.com an offer has gone to Penn for the part of Cohen, while Gosling is being sought to play one of the cops pursing him. Start making your Heat/Public Enemies comparisons now.
Warner Bros. are making the film and are apparently extremely keen on the script, having attempted to get A-list directors, Ben Affleck and Darren Aronofsky on board. Fleischer just helmed the fun sounding 30 Minutes or Less, with Jesse Eisenberg and Danny McBride.

Breaking Bad Star Joins Farrell's Total Recall

Multiple award winning star of Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston, has joined the Colin Farrell led blockbuster remake of Total Recall, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Len Wiseman is directing the film, which will apparently be very different from the Arnie original. It won't be set on Mars first of all, and will instead take place in a part of future earth called Euromerica. Farrell will play Douglas Quaid, a factory worker who the forces that be believe to be a spy. Cranston will be the villain, "a despotic ruler controlling the production of air."
The film will have a mammoth budget estimated by some outlets at $200 million and will shoot in Toronto in the coming weeks. Kurt Wimmer, who previously penned the Farrell starrer The Recruit, has knocked out the screenplay for this one.

'Sucker Punch' European Premiere Gallery

The European premiere of Sucker Punch made itself known in Leicester Square last night. It was a bit like the US one, only with different dresses and less celebrities... unless you count Lizzie Cundy and Ralph Fiennes being papped roaming around outside the Dorchester where the cast was staying....... me neither.
Points of interest from yesterday include how Abbey Cornish managed to change from this "doily mates with table curtains" offering to this other yoke. It looks like she headed out to the car, had a slight change of heart once clocking her reflection in the rotating doors of the Dorchester, and sheepishly retreated back inside before returning in this slightly more refined "doily mates with curtains" number. Another point of interest are Emily's crotch bow, Jamie's depiction of an flamingo, Jena's rapidly rotting frock, and Vanessa's dress size (I know it's a look, but she's kind of swimming in that).
Our John, much to his chagrin, had to interview all these attractive ladies, as well as Zack Snyder, in London yesterday. You can observe the fruit of his toil tomorrow afternoon when the interviews go live *crosses fingers* In the meantime, you can see all of last night's dresses in motion thanks to the footage from said European premiere.

Rihanna Admits To Being a Masochist, Shocker

Yesterday, the news was consumed with Rihanna having half her arse out on the cover of Rolling Stone. Now that people have managed to tear their eyes away and move their attention to the rest of the magazine, we're being provided with a slew of excerpts from her interview.
Taking priority, of course, are her thoughts on Chris Brown, and anything to do with sex - like how she enjoys relieving herself with photographic aids (those being the image photographs provide, as opposed to a handy tripod), and being slapped about a bit, which leads to a (glaringly obvious) insight that brings 'sexy time with Rihanna' to an abrupt end.
Of Chris Brown and the downgrading of his restraining order, she said: "That's my decision. It doesn't mean we're gonna make up, or even talk again. It just means I didn't want to object to the judge... [Chris Brown and I] don't have to talk again ever in my life. I just didn't want to make it more difficult for him professionally. What he did to me was a personal thing - it had nothing to do with his career. Saying he has to be a hundred feet away from me, he can't perform at awards shows - that definitely made it difficult for him. That was the only thing it was going to change, so I didn't care. But you can never please people. One minute I'm being too hard, and the next minute I'm a fool because I'm not being hard enough."
Of being single since December, she said: "I'm not dating. I'm not sexing, I'm not even sexting. It's on complete nil... You think you're disappointed? Try being in this body (*cue thunder of stampeding feet*)... When you're not with the person you want to be intimate with, a picture is the next best thing. Well, Skype is safer. But a picture lasts a long time. When you're alone, and those horny moments come up, pictures can be very handy... I haven't gotten a d*ck picture in a long time. I think people are a little afraid. It can turn out bad."
Of her thoughts regarding S&M: "I do think I'm a bit of a masochist. It's not something I'm proud of, and it's not something I noticed until recently... I love to be tied up and spanked. I like to be whipped. And it's funny that I care, but I prefer to be spontaneous. Using whips and chains is too planned - you have to stop, get the whip from the drawer downstairs. I prefer them to use their hands... I think it's common for people who witness abuse in their household. They can never smell how beautiful a rose is unless they get pricked by a thorn... I was always terrified on Friday because he [her dad] could come home drunk. That was pay day, and half of it went on alcohol."
*Bats away onslaught of tumbleweeds* Yep, not sexy, but she's got a point. Hopefully the men she'll suggest a spot of playful spanking to in future will be mature enough to recognise boundaries and not take it as a license to repeatedly shut her head in a car door.

Hollywood News: Berlusconi Calls Clooney as Witness...

Hollywood News: Berlusconi Calls Clooney as Witness...

Hugh Jackman Talks Current Wolverine 2 Status

Hugh Jackman has spoken to comingsoon.net about the hasty departure of Darren Aronofsky from Wolverine 2.
"We need to find another director and once we’ve found that, we’ll be able to know. It’s too early to call on Japan, I’m not sure where they’re at, so now we’re finding another director, but Fox is very anxious to make the movie and we’re moving ahead full steam to find another director," says Jackman. The director being linked now is apparently the studios second choice, David Slade, who just directed (easily) the best Twilight film so far, Eclipse and 30 Days of Night. But he's also attached to a Daredevil reboot, so things get extremely tricky.
I've said it before and I'll say it again; give Slither and Super writer/director James Gunn the gig. He's got an unhinged, but visceral style that could work beautifully with a huge budget. The film is expected to shoot towards the end of the year.

Murray Is FDR. Still Hasn't Read Ghostbusters 3 Script

Bill Murray has signed on to portray former US President Franklin D. Roosevelt in a film adaptation of the radio play Hyde Park on the Hudson reports Vulture - but still hasn't read the Ghostbusters 3 script.
Murray is notoriously reclusive and extremely picky about the films he does; but a second Ghostbusters sequel has been in development now for years and a script was apparently delivered to him in January. 'Hudson' will chronicle FDR’s love affair with his cousin, Margaret Stuckley, during a June weekend in 1939 when the British King and Queen visited Roosevelt’s upstate New York cottage in what was the first ever visit to America by a member of the British monarchy. Murray is a bit of a ringer for aul' FDR, so it would be applicable casting. Roger Michell (the underrated Morning Glory, Changing Lanes) will direct.
The Ghostbusters 3 production is apparently ready to go, if only Murray would give an indication if he'll return or not - but he isn't arsed. Sony have apparently offered to back a truck full of money up to his gaff and still no joy.

Batman Will Be Rebooted After 'Rises'

A third Christopher Nolan directed Batman film hasn't even begun filming yet and already Warner Bros. are talking about rebooting the character and franchise, with Nolan producing.
The Los Angeles Times spoke with Warner Bros. executive Jeff Robinov, who spewed on the future for the epic Dark Knight franchise. "We have the third Batman, but then we’ll have to reinvent Batman," he said. "Chris Nolan and (producing partner and wife) Emma Thomas will be producing it, so it will be a conversation with them about what the next phase is." He also mentioned a proposed Justice League movie, which could involve the reinvented Batman character.
Could we possibly see someone like David Fincher or Michael Mann direct a Batman movie? It will be very interesting to see how this one plays out.

Berlusconi Calls Clooney as Witness...

An Italian Prime Minister calling on a Hollywood star to back him up during his sex trial? Why, that doesn't rank high on the Randometer at all.
Indeed George Clooney has been named as a witness in a sex trial involving Silvio Berlusconi. The Oscar-winning star and his Italian girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis are among the 78 people named as witnesses sought by Berlusconi's defense lawyers to testify in the premier's upcoming prostitution trial.
49-year-old George was listed because the Moroccan teenager at the centre of the controversy said she had seen him and Elisabetta at one of Berlusconi's parties, the law firm representing Berlusconi is reported as saying. Silvio, 74, is accused of paying for sex with said Moroccan girl, who was 17 at the time, although he unsurprisingly denies any wrongdoing.
In fact, according to Sky News, Berlusconi denies paying for sex and says his parties were normal, "convivial" dinners. Then again, he's clearly living in La La Land, where oversized breasts continuously cushion his fall and carry him off to exotic islands.
As expected, Clooney is slightly flummoxed by Berlusconi's request, saying in the resulting statement: "I've only met Berlusconi once and that was in an attempt to get aid into Darfur."

George isn't the only attractive sort being called as a witness, Silvio has also requested the testimonies of "well-known Italian television presenters, actors, journalists and politicians... Four government ministers, including foreign minister Franco Frattini and equal opportunities minister Mara Carfagna have been called to testify." Carfagana used to be employed as a topless model before mysteriously landing her ministerial post.
Also on the list to testify, one Christiano Ronaldo. Although, given his history, Berlusconi might want to reconsider the footballer's involvement.

Brit Gets Covered in Skit(ter) for Hit

Or does she... *strokes chin*. Let's backtrack. The skitter-loving folk from Jackass, Johnny Knoxville, Party Boy, and even Steve-O (impressive considering he reportedly got arrested in Canada yesterday) rolled themselves out to see Britney partake in their infamous Poo Cocktail Supreme. All this was masterminded by producers at Jimmy Kimmel Live - cause popstars just can't strip down to their pants and jump around a stage anymore.
For those of you who've not seen Jackass 3D (which must be out on DVD or summat), the Poo Cocktail Supreme involves someone being trapped inside a portable toilet while it's vaulted skyward, therefore wildly scattering skitter and other bodily fluids about the place.
Britney seemed game for the stunt, chirpily stating - when questioned by Knoxville - that she wasn't afraid of "poo poo" or "pee pee" (comforting considering she's got two kids). We then seen Britney inside the toilet as it's launched, before emerging covered in water and one scrap of tissue. She then proceeds to jump on top of Preston Lacy and punch Knoxville in the gnads. You can watch the footage here (be warned, includes mandatory vomiting shot).

Oh, nooo hang on, WENN have ruined the mirage by stating "Spears had a stunt double on set to help with the scene." Jaysis, and there I was completely suckered in by the thought of Britney being thrown about an airborne plastic jacks without a safety harness.

All I Know Is That There Were Rumours...

That's Mariah Carey's belly, which is currently baking twins... It is indeed adorned butterfly, coupled with the phrase 'dem babies' and two sticky back plasters... That, considering she's not been seen in public since December, I reckon she's employed a surrogate who's slowly losing her mind... That Silvio Berlusconi earns almost €40million a year... That's an increase from €22.5million last year...The Sun reports: "According to the declaration of earnings his salary jumped from £20million in 2009 to £35million in 2010. It also revealed he owns several properties in Italy and a Caribbean pad - but said he had not bought any 'cars, yachts or other luxury items' last year... Berlusconi, who is estimated to be worth £5billion, says he will attend all the hearings - as long as they are on Mondays. He is too busy with affairs of state to go on any other days. After nearly two hours in court yesterday, he said: 'It went well. I am getting ready for all the hearings'... The others include abuse of office and under-age sex at one of his infamous 'Bunga Bunga' parties"... That Lady GaGa, who now - at 9million - has the most Twitter followers going, celebrated her 25th birthday by enjoying some Mexican food with mates, while a lookalike caused a ruckus by going shopping in Miami: "The imposter rolled up to Big Pink restaurant with four SUVs and a security detail of 10. Once her security did a sweep, the blonde look-alike enjoyed breakfast. The poor man's Gaga then caused chaos at French Connection in South Beach, where, a spy said, 'Salespeople flocked to assist her, even helping her try on clothes for 30 minutes. She was swarmed by fans screaming 'Happy Birthday!'"... That Amy Adams will play the latest incarnation of Lois Lane... That Beyonce's father, Mathew Knowles, has either "quit" or "been dumped" as his daughter's manager, the press can't make up their minds... That Katie Price has hired Leandro Penna to be her boyfriend for six months... Digital Spy has more on this shocking story: "Price and Penna have been romantically linked since they were photographed together after the Oscars earlier this month. Price recently denied reports of a split and said that they are still "getting to know each other". The source continued: "He's her new project. It's an arrangement which makes them both very happy. Leandro accepts that it s a short-term agreement. They will use each other and then, when the summer comes, he will disappear. He's quite happy - he knows that his profile is rocketing and that they're both doing well out of the deal. She knows that having a good-looking man on her arm will get her column inches, and that seems to be all that matters. This is business, and she needs to make money"... That Jennifer Lopez thinks Cheryl Cole is a singer...

Amy Adams Is Lois Lane

Having only recently reported on her possible involvement in Rock of Ages, Amy Adams is in the news again as she is set to play journalist Lois Lane in the upcoming reboot of Superman, according to The Los Angeles Times.
The film’s director Zack Synder spoke to The LA Times from Paris and said of the casting, “There was a big, giant search for Lois. For us it was a big thing and obviously a really important role. We did a lot of auditioning but we had this meeting with Amy Adams and after that I just felt she was perfect for it.” He also spewed about the character, “It goes back to what I’ve said about Superman and making him really understandable for today. What’s important to us is making him 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). British actor Henry Cavill will play Superman, while Kevin Costner and Diane Lane have been cast as his adoptive folks.
Synder’s latest film, Sucker Punch, is a beautiful mess and just opened poorly at the American box-office after being slaughtered by critics. He’s still an incredibly talented helmer, and I’m very much looking forward to seeing what he does with Superman.

Three Stooges Movie Closes In On Cast

The Three Stooges movie to be directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly has cast one actor, and is closing in on two more, according to Darkhorizons.com.
Will Sasso, who stars in US sitcom Shit My Dad Says with William Shatner, has bagged the role of Curly. The man who voices Mo in The Simpsons, Hank Azaria is looking likely to play Moe in the flick; while the underrated James Marsden could take the final part of Larry. Marsden just starred in kiddie flick Hop, where he was miscast but embraced the physical comedy side of acting opposite a CGI rabbit.
It’s a big step down the A-list ladder after previous actors Jim Carrey, Benico Del Toro and Sean Penn were all set to star. Still, the trio may not have the star wattage yet, but they do have the ability to make it work. HEre is hoping The Farrelly Brothers make it more like Dumb and Dumber and less like Me Myself and Irene.

Jennifer Garner Is Miss Marple

Jennifer Garner will star in a modern set retelling of English sleuth, Miss Marple.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Garner will also produce the film, which will be based on Agatha Christie’s series where a little old lady solved crimes in a small, pre-WW2 village in England. The new film adaptation will apparently feature Garner as a city girl solving crimes, and has pissed off purists no end. "SHE'S SUPPOSED TO BE OLD" they probably screamed, and "SHE'S HOT THAT'S JUST NOT RIGHT." I've never seen the original series so frankly, I don’t care. It looks like Garner probably wanted to play a detective of some sort and this had some built in name recognition.
No word on a director as of yet, but the script is being written by Mark Frost, who co-created Twin Peaks and penned the Fantastic Four films. Random.

Teresa Palmer Joins Zombie Flick Warm Bodies

The utterly adorable (she liked my accent *swoons*) Aussie actress Teresa Palmer has joined the cast of zombie flick, Warm Bodies according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Helmer of indie hit, The Whackness, Jonathan Levine is directing the film, which is described as "Twilight meets Shaun of the Dead." The story centres on "an existentially tormented zombie named R that begins an unlikely friendship with the human girlfriend (Palmer) of one of his victims. The blossoming relationship starts a chain reaction that will transform him, his fellow zombies and maybe the whole lifeless world." About a Boy and Skins youngster Nicholas Hoult is the zombie, after bagging big roles in X-Men: First Class and Bryan Singer's Jack and the Beanstalk.
Palmer is a very sweet young woman, and has been on the cusp of something big for a long time. She was originally cast in Jumper before being replaced by a more famous (at the time) Rachel Bilson. This sounds like a lot of fun if the tone is played right.