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J.J. Abrams headed for “7 Minutes in Heaven”

Just when you thought it was safe to make out in the closet, The Hollywood Reporter has it that J.J. Abrams (Star Trek, Mission Impossible III) has signed on to develop 7 Minutes of Heaven. 

Bryan Singer reveals “First Class” details

We know what you’re thinking; more X-Men: First Class news? According to a phone call placed to AICN by executive producer Bryan Singer (Superman Returns, X-Men 2), there’s plenty left to divulge on the upcoming project helmed by Matthew Vaughn (Kick Ass, Stardust).

Two directors wanted for “Wolverine 2”

“Wolverine 2” is gathering steam with Hugh Jackman interviewing two men for directional duties: David Slade and Robert Schwentke. Slade is believe to be the front runner.

Both directors have adapted graphic novels, with Slade making the vampire flick 30 Days of Night, while Schwentke’s upcoming film is the retired CIA agent thriller RED, which is one of the fall’s most anticipated films.

Five names emerge for Spidey’s non-MJ love interest

Not long after the announcement that Andrew Garfield was set to play Peter Parker, casting for the female lead in Marc Webb’s upcoming Spider-man reboot has commenced. It’s interesting to note that this female lead will not be Mary Jane Watson, who was played by Kirsten Dunst in Sam Raimi’s film adaptations.

Seth Rogen gets scholarship to DreamWorks’ “Boo U”

It looks as if Seth Rogen is quickly becoming a favorite over at DreamWorks Animation. Following up his role as B.O.B. in Monsters vs. Aliens and Mantis in Kung Fu Panda, Rogen will voice a ghost in their next project Boo U.

It’s “Tomorrow” for Josh Hartnett

Actor Josh Hartnett apparently wants to reunite with Paul McGuigan, the director of Lucky Number Slevin, for the sci-fi flick Tomorrow. Hartnett isn’t officially signed on to star in the film, which focuses on a man trying to save his family despite being trapped in time travel.

Model Brooklyn Decker sinks your “Battleship”

Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover girl and Victoria’s Secret model Brooklyn Decker will star as Taylor Kitsch’s love interest Sam in the upcoming film Battleship, which will be based on the Hasbro game of the same name, according to Latino Review. Famous singer Rihanna and SAG-nominated True Blood star Alexander Skarsgard have also nabbed roles in the film.

January Jones will be Emma Frost in “First Class”

Apparently, there is no such thing as too many casting updates for director Matthew Vaughn (Kick Ass) and X-Men: First Class. Coming of the casting buzz of Moira MacTaggert (Rose Byrne) and Azazel (Jason Flemyng), Deadline now reports that psychic mutant Emma Frost, previously reported to be played by Alice Eve, will now be played by Mad Men alum January Jones.

“Battle: Los Angeles” takes on “Skyline”

There’s a pretty intense legal battle between studios over two films of the same color: Battle: Los Angeles and Skyline. Deadline brings this story, but what’s the actual situation? Well, Colin and Greg Strause, who own the visual effects company Hydraulx Filmz, received millions to craft the visual effects for Sony Pictures’ “Battle.” However, these brothers were directing “Skyline,” which just happens to be another effects-driven alien film that will be released in theaters four months prior to “Battle.” This situation was brought to light when higher-ups at Sony saw the Universal Pictures trailer for “Skyline,” which shows an alien invasion of Los Angeles.

“X-Men: First Class” adds three more, filming begins shortly

If ever there was a comic series that touted a massive ensemble, it would be the “X-Men” franchise.