'Knight' producer acquires 'Voltron' rights

Atlas Entertainment has acquired the rights to bring Voltron to the big screen.

Along with his film company partners, Dark Knight producer Charles Roven is to bring a live-action version of the Japanese anime series to cinemas after the project was dropped by 20th Century Fox last year, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The movie will be based on the '80s children’s programme in which five robot lions formed together as one gigantic super entity known as Voltron. The show also spawned a popular line of toys during its run and has reportedly remained popular with 'fanboys' ever since it went off the air.

"It's undeniably impressive that Voltron has sustained itself globally for a quarter of a century," Roven said.

Atlas Entertainment has an overall deal with Warner Brothers, while it is understood that the project will utilise CGI technology in the tradition of recent box office champ Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen.

Crowe in 'Commander' sequel talks

Russell Crowe has confirmed that he is in early talks about returning for a Master & Commander sequel.

The actor claimed that he is in negotiations about reprising his role as British sea captain Jack Aubrey during an interview at the Ashes test match at Lords cricket ground, London.

Crowe told The AP that there is "still a long way to go" with the project but it is one of several currently under his consideration.

Master & Commander, which was based on three novels from Patrick O'Brien's 20 book series, was released in 2003 and earned ten Oscar nominations.

A script based on O'Brien's 1986 book The Reverse Of The Medal has reportedly been completed. The story follows Aubrey in the Caribbean on HMS Surprise, where he meets his illegitimate son Samuel Panda.

Cast members from the original film are apparently already signed up for two sequels.

'Potter' to become top film franchise?

The Harry Potter films are expected to become the top-grossing franchise in movie history.

The sixth instalment, due out in UK cinemas on July 17, could push the series over the $5 billion mark in global box office and would place it ahead of the James Bond catalogue to become the highest earner ever, Variety reports.

The first five movies in the wizard saga have grossed $4.48 billion in worldwide ticket sales. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will open in 4,300 domestic cinemas and in every major market internationally in 64 territories.

US online ticket service Fandango reported that the latest instalment, which opened in the States today, is the fastest-selling picture of the year and the biggest of any Potter title they have tracked via sales.

It was previously revealed that the IMAX release for the new film has been pushed back by two weeks.

Bruckheimer discusses 'Pirates 4' progress

Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed that filming on the fourth instalment in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is expected to start next year.

The producer, who recently admitted that the project is a "priority" for Disney, confirmed again that Johnny Depp will return as Captain Jack Sparrow but declined to comment on whether Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley will join him.

"We're working on it. We’re very excited about it and we hope to start filming it next year. The writers are working on it. Same writers who wrote the first three, so it has the same kind of adventure, fun, and humour that we’ve given you in the past," he told Access Hollywood.

When asked whether rock star Keith Richards will be returning as Depp's father, he replied: "We don’t know yet, we’re not going to give that away."

Knightley recently appeared to rule out the possibility of reprising the role of Elizabeth Swann, while Orlando Bloom (Will Turner) has yet to comment on whether he would be open to returning.

Jackson death 'being treated as homicide'

The Los Angeles Police Department has begun treating Michael Jackson's death as a possible homicide, according to TMZ.

The website has alleged that "multiple" sources within the LAPD are reporting that the investigation is being focused on Jackson's former doctor.

Law officials are quoted as saying there is "plenty of powerful evidence" to link Dr Conrad Murray to an anaesthetic called Diprivan, which the star is alleged to have taken.

It is reported that the evidence includes items found in Jackson's rented home, including the painkillers, an IV stand and an oxygen tank.

The celebrity website also claimed that the LAPD had already held "multiple conversations" with the LA County District Attorney's office about the case. An attorney for Murray has reportedly refused to comment on whether his client administered the drug.

Earlier today, it was reported that the LA Coroner's Office had subpoenaed the singer's former dermatologist Arnold Klein in order to examine "additional medical records".

Tom Felton discusses 'Twilight 3' rumours Share

Harry Potter star Tom Felton has again laughed off speculation that he is considering a role in the third Twilight instalment.

The actor, who plays Draco Malfoy in the magical series, was rumoured to be in contention for the part of Riley in the highly-anticipated Eclipse.

Speaking to J-14, he said: "I heard that, I have no idea [where it came from]. The internet is a great source for rumours!

"My agent's ear is to the ground so you never know what's going to happen. I'd be thrilled to join that franchise!"

When asked who would win in a fight between Draco and Twilight's Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), he replied: "I think Edward has got me there! Draco's a wimp! He has no chance against that guy."

Felton was first linked to the pivotal role in June, although screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg recently admitted that she wanted Fighting star Channing Tatum to land the part.

Hasselhoff 'wants Price for UK Baywatch'

David Hasselhoff has reportedly claimed that he wants Katie Price to star in a British version of his former show Baywatch.

The glamour model is thought to be among the favourites to take on the role of lifeguard CJ Parker, made famous in the original series by Pamela Anderson.

"I’ve been thinking about basing a new show over here. It would be called UK-Watch. And Jordan is certainly feisty and has curves in all the right places," he is quoted as telling the Daily Star.

Hasselhoff previously branded Price "stunning" and suggested that they could "have a lot of fun together" if they were both single.

Price is thought to have already held discussions with some of Hollywood's biggest agencies about the possibility of launching a movie career. She recently jetted to Los Angeles for a holiday, but it has been rumoured that she may take acting classes while there.