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"Robocop" actor Peter Weller is joining the cast of director J.J. Abrams' big-screen "Star Trek" sequel. An APA talent agency spokesman for Weller said Monday the actor's role is a principal one in the film, but details were being kept under wraps.

Mel Gibson and Joe Ezsterhas will collaborate for an untitled drama about Jewish warrior Judah Maccabee, it was first reported late Thursday, and now, Jewish leaders are speaking out about what they feel is hypocrisy in having Gibson involved.

How many roles are in this movie? It feels like I hear a new cast announcement for THE HUNGER GAMES every day. But this one seems important, as the role of Seneca Crane has been cast, where Crane is the head gamemaker who creates the titular tournament.

It looks like Jessica Biel could be joining Colin Farrell and Bryan Cranston in the cast of the "Total Recall" remake.

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced today that Amy Adams will star in the coveted role of Lois Lane in the new Zack Snyder-directed Superman feature film. Snyder remarked, "Second only to Superman himself, the question of who will play Lois Lane is arguably what fans have been most curious about. So we are excited to announce the casting of Amy Adams, one of the most versatile and respected actresses in films today. Amy has the talent to capture all of the qualities we love about Lois: smart, tough, funny, warm, ambitious and, of course, beautiful."

Alec Baldwin has gone on record saying that he considers his film career a "failure." After watching PEARL HARBOR one might agree, but looking at his entire catalog, he's being a little bit hard on himself. The actor is reportedly leaving 30 Rock once his contract expires this year, and has talked about running for political office, but before any of that, he's taking another stab at film in Adam Shankman's...

By Crom! Mickey Rourke may indeed co-star in Conan the Barbarian as previously rumored.

As you may have realized by now, the main villain of The Green Lantern isn't going to be Sinestro, but will be Peter Sarsgaard's Dr. Hector Hammond.

Robert Pattinson in a leotard? Bring it on! Over the last few days we heard that Tobey Maguire was taking his leave from the record-breaking Spider-Man franchise...and now we think we know why!

Monahan to pen untitled period drama -- Mel Gibson will direct and Leonardo DiCaprio will star in an untitled period drama about Viking culture.