Kick-Ass Writer To Pen X-Men: First Class

Kiss-Ass screenwriter Jane Goldman is set to pen the latest X-Men movie, X-Men: First Class according to hubby Jonathan Ross.

Wossy revealed that Goldman is "away writing X Men 4" on his Twitter page. But after answering some simple queries such as when it will be released ("next summer"), he later tweeted: "I am afraid I better not answer any more queries re X-Men: First Class for fear of spoilers and also possible divorce. Thank you."


The film will be a prequel in the X-Men timeline, and will concentrate on the complicated relationship between Charles Xavier and Erik 'Magneto' Lehnsherr (played by Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen in previous films) and the founding of Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters.

The move marks a Kick-Ass reunion of sorts as director Matthew Vaughn is also signed up for the Marvel adaptation. The pair also previously collaborated on 2007 fantasy Stardust so it looks like this comic book movie is in good hands.

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Vote For Your Favourite Man And Woman Of The Month

The month's just whizz by don't they? Well, another month, another Geeky Girl poll. Feast your eyes over our male and female treats and cast some votes people.

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Twilight Shock: new cast for Breaking Dawn?

There are plenty of gasps and raised eyebrows at Geeky Girl HQ this morning as we hear that two of our twilight faces could be axed from the franchise.

The Hollywood Reporter claims that Kellan Lutz (Emmet Cullen) and Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen) could lose their roles because of a pay dispute with studio Summit Entertainment. Initial agreements were for three movies, and Summit has been forced to renegotiate contracts following plans to adapt Breaking Dawn into two parts.

"We may have a situation where one of them is thrown out on the street to make a point," a source said. Summit previously replaced Rachelle Lefevre (Victoria) with Bryce Dallas Howard for Eclipse when Lefevre's agents made fresh salary and scheduling demands.

"This thing is gonna be two movies," another insider added. "With or without the cast intact."

The good news is that Peter Facinelli (Carlisle Cullen) and Billy Burke (Charlie Swan) are already on board with Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen), Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan) and Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black) said to be close to signing.

For our part, we think it would be a huge shame to see these parts recast for the final movie. We love Kellan and Ashley and reckon Summit owes it to the fans to keep the Cullen clan intact.

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The Beatles return... as zombies

Iconic British band The Beatles are set to appear in upcoming horror flick, Paul Is Undead: The British Zombie Invasion.

The adaptation of Alan Goldsher's book sees a zombie John Lennon kill his bandmate Paul McCartney and the rest of the group who all come back as the undead.

The fab four go on to kill and eat the brains of fans while trying to evade their nemesis, zombie killer Mick Jagger.

Stacey Sher, of production company Double Feature, said: "I am a huge Beatles fan like the rest of the world and Alan's mash-up, which really showcases his love of music history and his appreciation of the zombie world, is a fun, funny read.

"How can you not love a book where Jesus agrees with zombie John Lennon, that the Beatles are in fact bigger than him?" 

The lady has a point.

The project is the latest in a string of zombie productions in the pipeline which see classic novels being reinterpreted as flesh-eating monster movies. In fact, V For Vendetta and Star Wars actress Natalie Portman is working on something similar - a zombie adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.

Nope, we're not kidding.

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True Blood Goodness Galore: one Werewolf promo and two amazing minisodes

Calling all fangbangers! True Blood bosses have released this beaut of a promo video for season 3, which gives us a glimpse at the werewolves which will feature next season. Ok - it's not much, but it's enough to get us excited about the prospect of Alcide et al finally arriving on screen.

And, as if that weren't enough True Blood goodness to last at least five minutes, check out the True Blood minisodes that have been doing the rounds on t'interweb.

The first gives us a hilarious glimpse into run-of-the-mill night at Fangtasia as Eric and Pam interview for new dancers.

The second clip sees Jessica on the hunt, hungry for a man… and maybe more. But her god-fearing suitor gets more than he bargained for.

The next A Drop Of True Blood minisode will feature Sookie, Tara and Lafayette and is expected to leak soon. Watch this space, vamp fans.

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Buffy comic pokes fun at Twilight

As Joss Whedon writes the final five issues of Buffy the Vampire Slayer comic book, season 8, part 1 of 5 will offer a tongue in cheek front cover. 

Drawn by Buffy artist Georges Jeanty, you will note that it has a remarkable resemblance to the official Twilight: New Moon poster. 

Although we must admit to being Twi-hards, our first and one true love is always going to be Buffy, so we feel no remorse at giggling along with the rest of the geek community.

On sale in September 2010.

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NEW Inception Trailer Relased!

Found by fans via the online viral game, Mind Crime, the new, third (and best!) Inception trailer has been released!

"We create the world of the dream. You bring the subject into that dream and they fill it with their secrets" says Cobb, played by Leo DiCaprio.

"And then you break in and steal them?" asks Adriadne played by Ellen Page.

"Well it's not strictly speaking legal. It's called Inception." replies Cobb.

Unlike the teaser trailers previewed before, Nolan's giving us a bit extra this time round and although we're a little surprised, we don't care. A-woo-hoo! We have a new trailer with premise, plot, motive and action. We LOVE.

Now we just need the Doctor to turn up in his Tardis and take us to July 16th.

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