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Jessica Biel "Reneges"

Jessica Biel has finally "reneged" on her strict 'No-Nudity' policy. The actress has three movies coming out in the near future, two which have... we'll say... certain scenes. The first of the two, Powder Blue is a story plot loosely similar to "The Air I Breathe" (both movies star Forest Whitaker) in which Biel plays a stripper. The second movie, "Nailed", is a comedy in which Biel's character plays a nymphomaniac. However, there is one small catch - Biel is only nude for one of the roles. In a recent interview, Jessica states that she appears nude in Powder Blue but uses a body double for Nailed. Either way... I'm quite content.

Jack Sparrow fired by Disney

Reinventing The Crow.... Why?

"Director" (and I use that term loosely) Stephen Norrington wants to reinvent The Crow. No, not add on another straight to DVD sequel; he wants to redo the original from 1994. Stephen Norrington... the guy who can say he effectively ended Sean Connery's acting career (post Entrapment). Sure Norrington did a decent job with Blade, but then he did "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen". I don't think I need to say anymore. Yet for some reason, he has the brilliant notion he can remake the original movie, better than Alex Proyas did. The Crow, for lack of better term, was perfect. (I say that because the loss of Brandon Lee took it's toll). In fact, it was just about everything writer James O'Barr was looking for (It wasn't until the death of Brandon, that O'Barr had issues with his story). If Norrington really wants to remake something, he should look in other areas. A remake of "The Phantom" is in the works, so why doesn't Norrington remake "The Shadow" or "Spawn". Norrington is currently in talks with Edward Pressman (who produced the original and the sequels) to finance the new film. Hopefully, between Pressman, James O'Barr, and the Lee family, this idea will be squashed before it gets out of hand. Maybe it's me, but I feel like I should have a rolled up newspaper and swat Norrington like a puppy that's just peed all over the floor: "No. Bad. You don't do this."

"The Phantom" Returns

A remake of the 1996 superhero movie "The Phantom" is set to be remade and released next year. And no, Billy Zane is not reprising his role. Titled "The Phantom Legacy" (though IMDB has it billed as "The Ghost Who Walks"), this movie is following the comics from the 1930's with a few changes. Set in more modern times, this remake focuses on a son in the line of heroes who doesn't want to wear the mask. The first movie, which featured a rather impressive cast, only grossed $17.3 million at the box office on a budget of nearly $45 million. The new film is projected to cost $87 million with hopefully much better results. Though what can be said for the actors career who portrays a superhero in purple tights?

'Star Trek' Director J.J. Abrams Says Film Has Plenty For Fans And Newcomers To Enjoy

In a new interview with MTV, Star Trek director JJ Abrams says that the final cut of the film should be completed very soon. He also talked about deleted scenes, humor, Majel Roddenberry, and more, including what is different about his star Trek movie. MTV also has a cool new banner image from Paramount.

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Sly Stallone is "Expendable"

Rambo himself, Sylvester Stallone will be leading a group of mercenaries including Jason Statham, Jet Li and Ufc Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture who are sent to infiltrate a South American country and overthrow its ruthless dictator to liberate the population. Their team is “expendable,” hired to do jobs that no one else can or will.
Forest Whitaker has also been confirmed for the cast along with Dolph Lundgren and Robert Knepper, the star of Fox’s Prison Break.
Look for "The Expendables" in 2010.

Classic Icon Dies

Classic Pin-up Icon Bettie Page passed away Thursday after slipping into a coma following a heart attack. She was a legend in her time and she will live on forever in our hearts.

Julie Benz, Peter Fonda and Judd Nelson Become "Saints"

Moviejungle.com reports that Julie Benz, Peter Fonda and Judd Nelson have been added to the cast of "Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day". No roles are listed yet on IMDB, but I'm more stoked than ever to see this thing. I'm betting the ranch that it'll be worth the wait.

Ugly Betty = Wonder Woman?

Bettie Page suffers heart attack

Page, best known for her pinup posters and for being one of Playboy's first playmates, suffered a heart attack and is in intensive care.