'Lars' director to helm 'Fright Night'?

Director Craig Gillespie is reportedly in talks to direct a remake of 1980s horror-comedy Fright Night.

DreamWorks is currently in negotiations with the Lars and the Real Girl helmer to shepherd the update into production, reports the Los Angeles Times.

Gillespie has also directed episodes of the Showtime drama United States of Tara, produced by DreamWorks's Steven Spielberg.

The original Fright Night was released in US theatres in 1985. The film centred on a teenage boy who discovers that his neighbour is a vampire.

'Avatar' star Lang confirms 'Conan' role

Avatar's Stephen Lang has confirmed reports that he will play the lead villain in the upcoming Conan movie.

Speaking to MTV, the 57-year-old said that he has accepted the role of warlord Khalar Singh.

"I have no idea how I'm going to do it," Lang stated.

He added: "I'm going to get back on a Mongolian pony and ride like the wind. I'm going to flash my scimitar. I'm going to cut the nuts off Conan and his father."

The film, directed by Marcus Nispel, stars Jason Momoa in the lead role and is based on Robert E. Howard's original Conan novels.

'Sherlock Holmes 2' to film this year?

Jude Law has reportedly said that a sequel to Sherlock Holmes could start production later this year.

Speaking to reporters at a press conference, Law revealed that he would most likely reprise the role of Dr Watson in a follow-up to the 2009 hit film staring Robert Downey Jr.

"I don't know for sure, but I think we are probably doing another one. I think it's sometime this year," the 37-year-old told Cinemablend.

Last year before the film's release, Law said that he hoped Sherlock Holmes, directed by Guy Ritchie, would be successful enough to launch a franchise.