Oliver Stone’s sequel to “Wall Street” is in a go mode. Filming began this week, and it’s due in theaters next April.
Michael Douglas’ Gordon Gekko is back on board for “Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps,” and the word today is that Charlie Sheen is back in, too, reprising his character of Bud Fox.

That makes me happy, because both of these characters really symbolized what the movie was about, and I’d kind of like to see where they are now. That doesn’t take anything away from Shia LaBeouf, who plays a young, idealistic trader who goes to the dark …read more

Here’s some great news! Susan Sarandon is the latest big-time star to hop aboard the “Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps” train. This sequel gets better and better with each new tidbit of news!
The 62-year-old actress is in negotiations to play the mother to Shia LaBeouf’s character, Jacob, an ambitious, young day trader. She’ll be joining an impressive cast that includes Frank Langella as Labeouf’s Wall Street mentor, Michael Douglas as newly-sprung Gordon Gekko, and Carey Mulligan, whom Sarandon starred opposite in the Sundance darling “The Greatest.”
I’ve also heard rumors that Josh Brolin might play a villain …read more

Megan Fox will wow moviegoers in June with "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," but she’s in no way resting on her laurels. The sexy actress is already lining up two projects.
Fox is in final negotiations to star in DC Comics’ "Jonah Hex." If all goes well, she’ll play Leila, a gun-toting romantic interest for Hex (Josh Brolin), a bounty hunter being tracked by voodoo-guy Turnbull, played by John Malkovich. He wants to raise an army of the undead.
Fox is also attached to star and develop "Fathom," another comic-based movie, this one with an underwater slant. The story …read more

It seems that just about everyone in Hollywood is involved in the latest Woody Allen movie. And who wouldn’t be, if given the chance? I’ve heard that actors spend their entire careers hoping to score a part in a Woody Allen film, and the director isn’t getting any younger. Just sayin’…
Now Antonio Banderas has just signed to co-star in Allen’s new movie, joining Freido Pinto, Naomi Watts, Josh Brolin and Anthony Hopkins. Shooting is scheduled to begin this summer.
But to get your fix sooner, check out Allen’s "Whatever Works,” being released by Sony Pictures on June 23. I …read more

The 81st Annual Academy Awards, a.k.a. the Oscars, is just days away! The show will air live from Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 at 5 pm PT/8 pm ET, on ABC.
All of the nominees are having a whirlwind week, and that’s putting it mildly. Each year, they gather for the Nominees’ Luncheon, and this year’s attendees included Kate Winslet, Anne Hathaway, Robert Downey, Jr. (so darn cute, I can’t stand it) and a host of other stars. See what they had to say about all the hoopla. 

The 81st Annual Academy Awards, a.k.a. the Oscars, is just days away! The show will air live from Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 at 5 pm PT/8 pm ET.
The Hollywood Reporter did an awesome job of gathering some of the stars and filmmakers up for Oscars this year. See what Emma Thompson, Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro and others have to say about their projects.
In this clip, Emma Thompson, most recently in "Last Chance Harvey" and Brideshead Revisited," talks about where she keeps her Oscars.

Is Josh Brolin having a great streak, or what? He’ll be playing the title role in DC Comics’ “Jonah Hex,” a former confederate soldier-turned hardened bounty hunter and gunslinger. Yeah, I can see him in that role.
John Malkovich has also signed for the film, playing Turnball, a wealthy Southern plantation owner whose son is killed by Union soldiers during the Civil War. He blames Hex for the tragedy.
Jimmy Hayward is directing the pic, with “Crank” scribes Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor penning the screenplay. Shooting is scheduled to start this spring with a 2010 release date.
I’m not familiar with …read more

Nights in Rodanthe. Richard Gere and Diane Lane star in this romantic drama that centers on a fabulous beach house. [Official Site]
Soul Men. Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac play two singing legends who agree to reunite for one last concert. Official Site
Frozen River. When her husband runs off with the payment for their new home, Ray (Melissa Leo) turns to crime. [Official Site]
W. Oliver Stone’s homage to George W. Bush, with Josh Brolin in the title role. An interesting movie, but a little weird. [Film Gecko Review] [Official Site]
Image: Warner Bros. Pictures

Didn’t Anthony Hopkins say a few years back that he was quitting acting? It doesn’t seem like he’s slowed down at all. Now he’s set to start in a new Woody Allen movie, along with Josh Brolin.
I’m trying to imagine the movie that would involve those three guys. Should be interesting!
And who knows what the plot will be … even the actors don’t know when they’re shooting Woody Allen movies — which, frankly, calls for a lot of trust, don’t you think? I guess they figure Woody wouldn’t make a porn movie or anything.
Brolin and Hopkins …read more

It’s always interesting to hear what stars have to say about their Oscar nominations. I mean, really, what are they going to say? Oh, that’s a bummer. Or Wow, that’s terrible news! But no, they always have a good reaction, probably planned ahead of time. Via Associated Press, here’s a sampling of a few stars’ reactions about their Oscar noms:
“It is such a thrill to be recognized in this category with these remarkably talented women. I was with my parents and my dog when I got the news, and we were all overjoyed — although I’m not sure my dog …read more