Tuesday film news roundup: 'Twilight' convention news; 'Little Murder' cast adds three

Here are some short but interesting film news that appeared in the trades or on the Web today:

• "Twilight" fans! Are you ready for a "Twilight" convention to descend upon your city?

"Twilight" will soon return to traveling around the nation to offer fans of the series several three-day conventions to celebrate the phenomenon that is Stephenie Meyer's creation. Chicago, Miami, Seattle, Nashville, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Los Angeles are a few of the cities participating. Says the Hollywood Reporter:

"The conventions will feature on-stage appearances by 'Twilight' celebrities, screenings of exclusive footage, panel discussions, parties, musical performances, costume and trivia competitions, auctions, autographing, merchandising and photo opportunities."

More information about venues, dates and programs is available @ twilightconvention.com. By the way, "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" opens everywhere Nov. 20, 2009.

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• Josh Lucas, Terrence Howard, Lake Bell will be planning 'Little Murder'

Some casting news: Josh Lucas, Terrence Howard and Lake Bell have signed on to star Peter Antonijevic's upcoming thriller "Little Murder." The film was written by Gerald Di Pego, and here's what Variety says it's about:

"'Little Murder' is set in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and centers on a disgraced detective (Lucas) who gets an unexpected shot at redemption when the ghost of a beautiful cellist solicits his help in finding her killer."

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• Robert Redford will direct 'The Conspirator'

Robert Redford, who recently directed "Lions for Lambs," will soon return with a drama about a woman involved in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. This comes from Variety:

"Redford plans to direct 'The Conspirator,' the story of Mary Surratt (SEHR'-raht), a boardinghouse owner hanged after she was convicted of aiding Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth."

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• Oliver Stone gears up to develop history documentary for small screen

Filmmaker Oliver Stone is preparing for an ambitous television project: "Secret History of America," a 10-part documentary about historic American events that went under-reported at the time they happened. Says the Hollywood Reporter:

"Subjects will include President Harry Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan, the origins of the Cold War with the Soviet Union, to 'the fierce struggle between war and peace in America's national security complex.'"