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Action figures for the release of Terminator 3 are being revealed that show the new TX villain's endoskeleton. (see right).

ALEXANDER

'MTV' talked to Colin Farrell about Oliver Stone's Alexander The Great project, which he's unofficially attached to, and which competes with Baz Luhrmann's own movie, to star Leonardo DiCaprio. Farrell said that "If it happens with Stone, I'm there, regardless of the other one. There seems to be this race going on. But that's all for the other heads and the people that are involved in it on a different creative level and the business people to sort out."

"I would love to do it, man. I'm not up on my business affairs. I am just kind of focusing on what I am doing at the moment. But I'd love to work with Stone. I'd love to do that Alexander piece that he wrote, [it's] just a beautiful fucking script."

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

The 'Philadelphia News' spoke to Marvel Studios head Avi Arad about The Amazing Spider-Man and he confirmed that there will only be one villain in the sequel - Doctor Octopus. So, no supporting henchman role for The Lizard then...

Arad also commented that Blade III is likely to be the final instalment in the vampire superhero franchise, but definitely the last outing for star Wesley Snipes.

AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS

'Screen Daily' reports that comedian Steve Coogan (TV's Alan Partridge) will star as globe-trotter Phileas Fogg in the new movie version of Jules Verne's classic novel Around The World In Eighty Days.

Jackie Chan has already been cast as Fogg's accomplice Passepartout. Frank Coraci directs the project, which starts filming this March in Germany's Studio Babelsberg.

BATMAN

'Batman On Film' have revealed that screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker (Seven) may now write the new Christopher Nolan Batman feature. British filmmaker Nolan has previously directed independent hit Following, critical phenomenon Memento and the well-received Insomnia.

No firm decision has been made yet, but a meeting has indeed taken place between Walker and 'Warner Brothers' executives - who were impressed with Walker's Batman Versus Superman script - a difficult proposal which has now been axed due to the upcoming Superman "remake".

Nolan's movie will be a non-sequel to Tim Burton's 1989 original, but it's not yet known if his film was be a version of Darren Aronofsky's proposed Batman: Year One concept (which was to tell the origins of Bruce Wayne's decision to become a superhero in the 1970's).

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BEAN 2

'Premier' interviewed Rowan Atkinson, who indicates a sequel to his first movie hit Bean could be on the way, saying: "We do have plans on a new full length feature about Mr. Bean. A script is on its way, and if it's good we'll do it."

THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK

'The Hollywood Reporter' indicates that Dame Judi Dench (Die Another Day) is in final negotiations to join Vin Diesel in David Twohy's Pitch Black spin-off franchise.

Shooting on The Chronicles Of Riddick trilogy begin this April in Vancoubver. The series finds Riddick, now a hunted man, "finding himself in the middle of two opposing forces in a major crusade".

Actor Colm Feore plays warrior priest Lord Marshal, leader of a sect that is waging the tenth crusade 500 years in the future. Dench will play Aereon, "an ambassador from the Elemental race - an ethereal being who helps Riddick unearth his origins."

INDIANA JONES 4

Steven Spielberg has now confirmed that past Indiana Jones stars Sean Connery (The Last Crusade), Karen Allen (Raiders Of The Lost Ark) and Kate Capshaw (The Temple Of Doom) will definitely return in the next Indiana Jones movie.

Connery will have a small role at the beginning and end of the film, while the two ex-leading actresses will appear towards the end in short scenes.

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GHOSTS OF THE ABYSS

Where has James Cameron been since Titanic? Well, filming a new 3D documentary on the Titanic called Ghosts Of The Abyss. (see right) The landmark movie in IMAX special-effects will be revealed on 11 April.

IRON MAN

'Variety' reports that 'New Line Cinema' hope to film an Iron Man movie for a major 2005 release date. The studio acquired the comic-book property in 2000, which has since faltered at the writing process.

Now 'New Line' hope to have a decent screenplay courtesy of Smallville creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar (who also turned in a draft for the Spider-Man sequel.

Iron Man, for the uninitiated, tells the story of millionaire inventor Tony Stark. His work in corporate espionage and international terrorism leads to an accident that forces him to go on life-support in the form of a high-tech body-suit. The suit also gives him an alternate identity (Iron Man) and the abilities of super heroism.

It seems even screenwriter Alfred Gough is no expert: "Truth be told we didn't know much about Tony Stark prior to hearing about him from Avi Arad. Avi is truly the maestro of Marvel, and his passion for all of these characters is so infectious that when he talks about them, it's like he's talking about his own children."

A 'New Line' spokesperson said: "We want to continue to have tent-pole global hits. That's not our main business, but our distribution partners have proved that we can take a franchise movie across the goal line. I think this can be one of those global franchises."

A different source also stated that: "'New Line Cinema' has already proven its masterful interpretation of fantasy material by turning Blade into a multi-picture Marvel franchise and, of course, with Lord Of The Rings. We are confident that they will do another amazing job with one of our most popular characters, Iron Man."

FANTASTIC FOUR

'Wrestling-Edge' reports an unconfirmed rumour that WWE sex-pot Trish Stratus could land the role of Sue Richards (aka The Invisible Woman) in the upcoming Fantastic Four movie. Casting apparently takes place this May with shooting to begin in July for a Summer 2004 big release.

This sounds like total shit, obviously. But who will they cast?

HOW TENACIOUS D BECAME THE GREATEST BAND ON EARTH

Comedian Jack Black (Shallow Hal) moonlights as one-half of comedic rock-band Tenacious D, with friend Kyle Gass. Now "The D" will star in a movie charting the rise of their band to the status of "greatest rock band on earth" for 'New Line Cinema'.

The film will be directed by music video director Liam Lynch (who recently had a cult hit with his own song 'United States Of Whatever'). Black, Gass and Lynch will write the screenplay, with Black and Gass as producers.

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MONSTER'S, INC. II

Actor John Goodman indicated to columnist Cindy Perlman that there won't be a sequel to Monsters, Inc. He said: "As far as I know, the guys at 'Pixar' are opposed to a Monster's, Inc. sequel. They said there's no reason to do one unless someone comes up with a really good second storyline. I think they're more interested in doing little shorts like Mike's New Car, which featured Sully".

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

'Screen Daily' reports that director Joel Schumacher (Phone Booth) will direct the long-awaited movie version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical The Phantom Of The Opera.

'Warner Brothers', who owned the rights until Lloyd Webber bought them back, retain the option to distribute the film in the US. Principal photography will begin this mid-2003 in the UK. No cast have been announced, although Antonio Banderas (Evita) has been linked to the project for many years. It looks unlikely, despite years of fan campaigning, that Michael Crawford will retain the titular role he made famous onstage.

Andrew Lloyd Webber said: "I'm thrilled to have the rights back for the film version of Phantom and to have such a brilliant director on board. We now have the opportunity and the freedom to make the film that Joel and I have always talked about making."

SCARY MOVIE 3

'Dimension'-'Miramax Films' have signed Charlie Sheen (Platoon) to a two-picture deal, beginning with the lead role in Scary Movie 3, says 'Variety'.

The new sequel is being directed by spoof maestro David Zucker (Airplane!, The Naked Gun), who also directed Sheen in both Hot Shots movies. The script is currently being written by Kevin Smith (Chasing Amy) and will spoof the horror genre (again), but also a wide-range of contemporary blockbusters, such as The Lord Of The Rings.

STAR WARS EPISODE III

The official Star Wars website has confirmed that Episode III is officially underway. Producer Rick McCallum said: "We're in 'go mode', we're making a movie. Principal photography should begin in Australia within a few months for a Summer 2005 release."

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VAN HELSING

Fresh from the newly opened website (see below for details) come some excellent poster images for 2004's monster-movie Van Helsing. (see right and below)

SUPERMAN

'LatinoReview' have an inside source who's said Josh Hartnett (Pearl Harbour) will play Clark Kent in the new Superman movie. "It's 99% certain that he will be the next man of steel", they said.

The report was later confirmed by 'The Hollywood Reporter', which said Hartnett has "emerged as the top contender" after a screen-test on Tuesday and "no other actors are expected to test for the role until an outcome for Hartnett is resolved".

So far the real struggle for the project has been the fact the new Superman movie is the first in a planned trilogy, so all primary actors cast face ten years locked into their Superman deal. This was apparently a major stumbling block for Jude Law.