A new week kicks off and we have several interesting film news for you today. If you love the Coen brothers, watch out for their latest film, which will come to a theater near you this September. Also, one of the “Gossip Girls” joins Keanu Reeves in a big screen drama, and a “Lost” star jumps on board of a Michael Mann flick. To wrap it up, we got something from Warner’s upcoming “Speed Racer.” Enjoy today’s take on movie news.

New Coen film to open Venice film festival
While people are still talking about the brilliance of Joel and Ethan Coen’s Oscar-winning “No Country for Old Men,” the two brothers are already gearing up for the premiere of their latest film, “Burn After Reading,” which is set to open the 65th Venice Film Festival on Aug. 27, 2008, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Written and directed by the Coen brothers, the film focuses on two gym teachers who try to sell the memoirs of a CIA agent. John Malkovich, George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Tilda Swinton star. “Burn After Reading” will hit theaters in the United States on Sept. 12, 2008.

The 65th edition of the prestigious Venice Film Festival will run through Sept. 6, 2008.


‘Gossip Girl’ to star in upcoming drama
Blake Lively has signed on to star alongside Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder in “The Private Lives of Pippa Lee,” according to Variety. Monica Bellucci, Alan Arkin, Maria Bello and Robin Wright Penn also star.

Written and directed by Rebecca Miller, the film centers on an elderly woman who heads toward a serious crisis after her husband suggests moving to a suburban retirement community. Lively will jump into the role of a main character.

Lively’s career took off after she starred in 2005’s “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” She is famous for her role as Serena on TV’s “Gossip Girl” and next be seen in “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2.” Miller previously directed “The Ballad of Jack and Rose.”


De Ravin joins Michael Mann film
“Lost” fans rejoice! Variety announced earlier today that Emilie de Ravin has joined the cast of Michael Mann’s upcoming crime drama “Public Enemies.”

De Ravin will play a supporting character in the film about the FBI’s attempts to take down American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd. Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Channing Tatum, Marion Cotillard and Billy Crudup star.

Many know De Ravin for her role as Claire on TV’s “Lost.” She also starred in the 2006 remake “The Hills Have Eyes” and will next be seen in William Dear’s sports flick “The Perfect Game.”

“Public Enemies” will open nationwide July 1, 2009.


‘Speed Racer’ music video invades MySpace
The background music is terrible but the footage doesn’t look that bad in a new “Speed Racer” music video that popped up on the film’s MySpace page earlier today. Most of what you get to see comes straight out of the trailers and recent TV spots, but look closely and you’ll be able to catch a glimpse at some new shots.

But yeah, the music really stinks. Watch the music video below. “Speed Racer” is directed by the Wachowski bros. and will open May 9, 2008. Hey, that’s in two weeks! Go!