The Losers Cast Is Anything But

Now, I've not read the books, and really had no interest to, until the film started to get underway. For those not familiar with the DC Vertigo series, here is a brief synopsis from Wiki.

The Losers' reimagining was set against events surrounding and including the War on Terror. Originally a Special Forces team seconded to the Central Intelligence Agency. in the 90s, the Losers were betrayed by their handler, Max, and left for dead following the conclusion of their operation. Eager for revenge and the opportunity to remove their names from a secret CIA death list, the Losers regroup and conduct covert operations against the CIA and its interests, uncovering startling operations spearheaded by the enigmatic Max, whose influence within the CIA and U.S. government is unparalleled.^[1]

The film will star Jeffrey Deam Morgan (The Comedian) as Clay, Idris Elba as Roque, Zoe Saldana as Aisha, and Columbus Short as Pooch, the Losers.  Now comes word from aicn that the villainous mastermind who has been toying with The Losers will be played by none other than Jason Patric!

I must say this cast is shaping up to be a phenomenal one IMO, and should bode well for director Sylvain White.  My interest is piqued for sure, and I'll certainly be getting the books and eagerly anticipate the 2011 release of this film.

TMT Exclusive: Rose Byrne up for Carol Ferris

It has been learned by TMT that the extremely talented and beautiful Australian actress Rose Byrne is up for the leading female role in Green Lantern, Carol Ferris. Not only is Byrne up for the role, but from what we're hearing she is director Martin Campbell's first choice. In addition to the very likely possibility of Byrne, Doug Jones is likely to sign on for an unspecified role according to the source.

We will provide more information as we receive it.

Branagh: Thor Starts in January

While the lead role is yet to be cast, noted actor and director Kenneth Branagh has confirmed that shooting begins in January.  The two most likely leads at the moment seem to be fan favorite Alexander Skarsgard (True Blood), and Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy).

In an exclusive chat with ign Brnagah seems in high sprirts and eager to get filming as he talks of the intensity of Thor's pre-production, and that the crew is having loads of fun.  He mentions that the delay from the original release date has allowed him to work on Wallenders as well as Thor.

Branagh has also confirmed that Wallanders co-star Tom Hiddleston is in the running for a role in the film.

Now, I'm not familiar with Hiddleston or Wallanders, but from the image above, I'd highly doubt he's up for the lead role.  Most likely he is a potential Loki.  Thor's half brother and god of mischief, the predominant villain in Thor's world.

So, for those of you familiar, what do you think of Hiddleston as a potential Loki?

Thor, the Lord of the Rings of Superheroes is sure to be a sight to behold with Branagh at the helm

Megan Fox talks Upcoming Projects

The above picture is the most recent of super hottie Megan Fox on the set of Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen, do in theater's June 24th. the picture was revealed today on yahoo movies.

In addition to the above picture, Megan spoke to USA Today about two of her upcoming projects, the in production Jonah Hex, and Fathom the underwater action adventure based on the series by artis Michael Turner.  One of her favorites, and mine, too.

Here is what she had to say:

Jonah Hex" [shooting soon] is adapted from a post-Civil War, apocalyptic-type graphic novel. The main character is this real like bloody badass, and I play the love interest. It's a new take on the Westerns. It's not slow, and the suspense is totally different. I'm also doing Fathom. That's a comic book property by my favorite artist, Michael Turner. It's about this underwater race of people, and it's plausible, really, because so much of the ocean is unexplored. We don't really know what's under there. It could be happening, which I like.

In addition to the comic flicks, Megan talks about wanting to prover herself as an actress, and taking a variety of roles.  Seth Rogen, soon to star in the live action Green Hornet aslo talks about the film, and his career.

The entire article can be read here

There's a New Superman In Town...

...not really. Sorry, but I knew it would grab your attention!

Well technically speaking, the title is correct in that a new actor has surfaced as Superman/Clark Kent. But not in the manner you'd think.

Matthew Bomer (who currently appears on the television series "Chuck," that you should be watching if you haven't already) was widely reported to be Brett Ratner's top choice to don the red-and-blue suit back when the "Rush Hour" director was working on the project.

But the hands of fate (and wild-man producer Jon Peters) stepped in and the young actor lost his chance of gaining the attention of millions as the next Man of Steel - an honor that ultimately went to Brandon Routh in Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" whose still lined up to reprise the role in the forthcoming next installment.

Cut to today as a video has surfaced for a Japanese television ad for the new 2009 Toyota Prius...and features Bomer as a certain mild-mannered reporter with music from a certain iconic John Williams theme playing in the background. That, and a particular S symbol shows up at the end.

Granted, there isn't much to read into this in regards to this affecting the next "Superman" film. I seem to remember Pierce Brosnan did some James Bond-type commercials years before he finally wore the tuxedo himself in 1995's "Goldeneye."

But it's still cool to see just how Bomer would have come across had he been cast. And special bonus points go out to those viewers noticing that it's the suit from "Superman Returns" that's used in the ad.

Megan Fox on the Jonah Hex set

The first pics of Megan Fox in costume for the DC Western film Jonah Hex have hit the internet. In the film, Fox plays the role of Leila, an accomplice of Jonah's. Jonah Hex for those unfamilair is the stroy of a man who as a child wa sold into slavery to the Apache whose face was later scarred and as an adult he is a boubty hunter in the Civil War era. Leila is a world wearied whore, and these pics of Fox are sure to be fulfilling fanboy fantasies for years to come.

The full gallery of pics can be seen here

A Son of Anarchy to be the Son of Odin?

Thor is expected to be one of the next big tent pole films from Marvel Studios, which has given us the highly successful Iron Man, and The Incredible Hulk. Thor is a story of a young god whose arrogance costs him his godhood, and will not be returned until the he truly learns the lesson of humility. The excellent script was written by Mark Protoseverich, and the film will be directed by Kenneth Branagh.

My top choice is Alexander Skarsgard, and at one point he seemed like a sure thing, even having lunch with Thor director Kenneth Branagh. Lately, though, it seems it may not be as much of a lock as once thought. With even Skarsgard himself saying "I don't think I'll get it" Now, that could be to throw us off the trail, or not, we can't know for sure.

What we do know for sure, is this, Charlie Hunnam, one of the names that appeared on Nikki Finke's list and one of the stars of the series Sons of Anarchy has confirmed that he has screen tested. IGN caught up with him and that interview can be read here . Moviehole.net had this to add.

Though my support was and is for Skarsgard, I'd not be disappointed in the least with Hunnam in the role of the favored Odin son, the Mighty Thor.

Whoever gets the role, will be signing a multiple picture deal to include the Avengers.