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The Hobbit is moving forward with casting, and this week we got the news from Lord of the Rings fan site TheOneRing.net that actor Sylvester McCoy is going to play one of two wizards that are going to be in the movie.

Sylvester McCoy confirms he is in contention with another actor for one of two Wizard parts in the upcoming ‘Hobbit’ films. We know Ian McKellen will like to return as Gandalf, and we’ve heard some rumblings of Radagast the Brown having a bigger role, so if you put two and two together — is Sylvester McCoy up for Radagast the Brown?

"I am being cast in The Hobbit," he said. "We’re currently in negotiations. There are two of us under consideration. It’s not the Bilbo role, but could be bigger."

The Hobbit is scheduled for release in December 2012.

Warner Bros recently finished adapting the final book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and Entertainment Weekly has discovered where they plan to split the 2-part film.

According to the article, the plan is to end the first movie:

“…at about Chapter 24 of the book, with Voldemort gaining possession of the Elder wand, one of the three Deathly Hallows that allow the bearer to conquer death.”

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One is due in theaters November 19, 2010.

Summit Entertainment revealed that The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn release dates will be one year apart from each other.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 will be released November 18, 2011.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 will be released November 16, 2012.

Both films will be shot back-to-back and will be directed by Bill Condon.  This is said to be the last chapter in the Twilight series.

The poster for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is now available!  Check it out by clicking it below!

This time around – Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their pesky cousin Eustace Scrubb – find themselves swallowed into a painting and on to a fantastic Narnian ship headed for the very edges of the world. Joining forces once again with their royal friend Prince Caspian and the warrior mouse Reepicheep, they are whisked away on a mysterious mission to the Lone Islands, and beyond. On this bewitching voyage that will test their hearts and spirits, the trio will face magical Dufflepuds, sinister slave traders, roaring dragons and enchanted merfolk. Only an entirely uncharted journey to Aslan’s Country – a voyage of destiny and transformation for each of those aboard the Dawn Treader – can save Narnia, and all the astonishing creatures in it, from an unfathomable fate.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is coming to theaters December 10, 2010.

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Joe Manganiello currently stars as the werewolf Alcide Herveaux on True Blood, and apparently has impressed the creator and writers so much, that they’ve moved him to series regular for season four!

Many thought this might happen as Alcide has a large role in the future books of The Southern Vampire Mysteries that True Blood is based upon.

True Blood is currently in its third season on HBO and Manganiello is currently on the show if you want to see him for yourself!

Wow… there’s a lot of story still left in season 3 of True Blood, and here’s a preview to show you what’s to come!

True Blood is currently airing season 3 on HBO.

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DC Comics is releasing a new pop-up book on October 5, 2010, that will feature many of the DC heroes that we all know and love, called DC Super Heroes: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book.  In classic pop-up book style, DC heroes will be detailed, and will come “alive” in ways we’ve never seen before.  Take a look at the cover image from the book and a video about it below!  Click here to order yours!

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The Coen Brothers are remaking the classic John Wayne movie True Grit, and have Jeff Bridges in the iconic role.

Take a look at some recently released photos of Jeff Bridges as Rooster Cogburn, the character that John Wayne made famous in 1969.  True Grit will also star Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, and Barry Pepper. 

True Grit will be released on December 25, 2010.

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Check out the poster for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1.  Looks like a dark ending to a great franchise.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1 arrives in theaters November 2010.

 Click to enlarge!

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1 arrives in theaters November 19, 2010.

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Even though the third season of True Blood just started, HBO has already revealed that it plans on bringing Sookie and the gang back for another 12-episode season.

HBO president Michael Lombardo revealed to the press that the fourth season of True Blood will happen, and that they are looking forward to what Alan Ball has in store. 

“The new season of True Blood is off to a terrific start, as enthusiasm for this unique show continues to build among both subscribers and critics. We’re looking forward to more chills from Alan Ball and his gifted team next year.”

True Blood is loosely based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries book series by Charlaine Harris.

The fourth season of True Blood is expected to debut in June of 2011.

MTV showed a clip for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I movie. 

If you missed it, here’s your chance to see what they aired:

**And stay tuned because Monday (6/28/10 at 8PM CST) on ABC Family, they’re going to debut the full trailer**

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I will arrive in theaters November 19, 2010.

When Eddie Izzard was replaced by Bill Nighy as the voice of Reepicheep, many fans thought it would be acceptable as Reepicheep would have been older in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.  But after some thought, it appears 20th Century Fox has decided to replace Nighy with Simon Pegg.

Pegg, best known for his recent role as “Scotty” in Star Trek, will now be voicing the character, and from the trailer, it sounds like a dead on impersonation of Eddie Izzard.

Good choice 20th Century Fox!

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader will be in theaters December 10, 2010.

After Guillermo del Toro left The Hobbit, many worried that another director would come in and possibly mess up the foundation that Peter Jackson had laid down.  But rest assured, Deadline Hollywood has good news for us all.

Deadline Hollywood is reporting that none other than Peter Jackson himself is now going to direct The Hobbit.  Jackson directed all of the other The Lord of the Rings movies, and now he’ll be able to complete the franchise!

Stay tuned for more details as negotiations are close to completion.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse arrives in theaters June 30, 2010.

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At long last, we now have our first glimpse at what’s to come in the next Narnia installment, The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader!

Take a look below and enjoy!

The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader will be released in theaters December 10, 2010.

Summit Entertainment made an official announcement today that The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn will be split into two films.

The first of the two movies will be released in November of 2011.  Both movies will be directed by Bill Condon and should properly conclude the series.

Finally, some footage from Disney’s upcoming animated tale about Rapunzel has hit the net, and in the movie (ironically named Tangled), we’ll get a comedic re-imagining of the beloved classic. 

Tangled arrives in theaters November 24, 2010.

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This new clip shows a parking lot confrontation where Bella (Kristen Stewart) learns the truth about the red headed vampire who is after her life once again.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse arrives in theaters June 30, 2010.

Sad news Hobbit fans… director Guillermo Del Toro has left The Hobbit for greener pastures.  According to the statement released from his people, Guillermo needs to move on to other projects because the delay that is occurring with The Hobbit has taken up too much of his time and life.  This does however leave the director seat open for Peter Jackson to return to Middle Earth!!! 

The Hobbit was set for release in December 2012 (part 1) and December 2013 (part 2).

See the statement below:

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