Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer join 'New Year's'

"New Year's Eve," is Gary Marshall's follow-up to the mediocre ensemble romance "Valentine's Day," and the cast for the sequel is growing fast: Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer are the latest to consider it.

Also in negotiations to star in the flick are Hilary Swank and Ashton Kutcher, according to THR. The flick follows several New York City individuals as they deal with love-related issues around New Year's Eve.

The trade also says De Niro would play a dying man stuck in a hospital. Pfeiffer's character is an executive secretary. Kutcher will be a dude who hates on New Year's, and Swank will play a producer.

Movie Review: “Valentine’s Day”

Seen on: February 8, 2010

The players: Director: Garry Marshall, Writer: Katherine Fugate, Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ashton Kutcher, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, Patrick Dempsey, Emma Roberts

Facts of interest: Garry Marshall also helmed "Pretty Woman."

The plot: The film follows a group of individuals from Los Angeles as they experience love in all forms on Valentine's Day.

Our thoughts: Garry Marshall’s new romantic comedy “Valentine’s Day” is a major big-screen drag. It’s a cheap, cold Hollywood rip-off of Richard Curtis’ incredibly entertaining and heartfelt “Love Actually,” and it completely fails to establish an attractive feeling of romance. In fact, it’s a film that turns Valentine’s Day into a real nightmare.

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Watch Katherine Heigl in terrible 'Killers' trailer

What a mess! Okay, it maybe a little too early, but judging by this trailer, Robert Luketic's upcoming action comedy "Killers" (aka. Five Killers") will stink big time. See for yourself right after the jump.

Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher play two people who meet and then fall in love with each other. Some time later, their big romance is interrupted when someone is out to kill off Kucther's character.

Next thing you know, they are on the run, trying to figure out who wants to kill him or them. As I mentioned, the trailer looks lame, and I didn't laugh once, even though the cast seems to be trying hard to be funny.

Also, I can't stand Heigl's haircuts in this flick, but that's just a minor thing. Anyway, "Killers" opens June 4, 2010. Luketic also helmed "The Ugly Truth," which I didn't liek either. His "21" was a decent flick though.

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This week's new movie releases - Feb. 12, 2010

Opening this week are Joe Johnston's "The Wolfman" with Benicio Del Toro, "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" with Logan Lerman and "Valentine's Day" with Ashton Kutcher.

THE WOLFMAN (with Benicio Del Toro & Emily Blunt)

Synopsis: Inspired by the classic Universal film that launched a legacy of horror, "The Wolfman" brings the myth of a cursed man back to its iconic origins. Benicio Del Toro stars as Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes.

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'Valentine's Day' gets new trailer & poster

Garry Marshall's new romantic comedy "Valentine's Day" will open in theaters Feb. 12, 2010, and a brand-new poster and trailer have recently hit the Web. You can check out both of them below.

The story follows 10 Los Angeles people whose lives intersect on Valentine's Day. Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Garner, Bradley Cooper and Shirley MacLaine star.

But wait! They are joined by Ashton Kutcher, Topher Grace, Emma Roberts, Patrick Dempsey, Jamie Foxx, Queen Latifah and Carter Jenkins. This truly is a film with an all-star cast, that's for sure.

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'Valentine's Day' trailer debuts with all-star cast!

Are you ready for the next "Valentine's Day"? If you plan to take your date to a movie that weekend, why not try Garry Marshall's new romantic comedy, which debuts Feb. 12, 2010 and features an all-star cast?

A teaser for the romance has debuted online, and while it doesn't give us much story, it obviously puts big emphasis on all the big names it features. It's a goal this preview reaches successfully.

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Ashton Kutcher on 'Five Killers' set

According to Robert Luketic's twittering, he's back in Los Angeles already, but for all you Ashton Kutcher lovers, the folks at The Bad and Ugly posted some pics of the actor from the set of "Five Killers." One shot follows right here:

In the film, Kutcher plays a hitman who decides to quit killing business when he falls in love with the woman of his dreams (Katherine Heigl). Years later, however, he finds out somebody out there has been hired to kill him.

Tom Selleck, Catherine O'Hara and Martin Mull are also on board. Release date is currently set for June 4, 2010. If you want more updates from Luketic, find him on Twitter here. For more set pics, this is link you want to click on.

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Tom Selleck, Catherine o'Hara board 'Five Killers'

Tom Selleck, Catherine O'Hara and Martin Mull have signed on to star in Robert Luketic's upcoming comedy "Five Killers."

Kutcher stars as a hitman who decides to quit killing business when he falls in love with the woman of his dreams (Heigl). Years later, however, he finds out somebody out there has been hired to kill him.

Luketic, whose credits include "21" and "Legally Blonde," is directing Bob DeRosa's original script, which Ted Griffin revised.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Selleck and O'Hara will play Heigl's parents. Mull is on board to play Kutcher's handler.

Selleck recently starred in "Las Vegas" and "Jesse Stone: Thin Ice." Of course, he's best known for his role as Thomas Sullivan Magnum, IV on "Magnum, P.I."

As for O'Hara, her recent credits include "Penelope" and "For Your Consideration." Mull appeared on "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" and "Roseanne."

Katherine Heigl joins Kutcher in 'Killers'

Katherine Heigl has officially boarded Robert Luketic's upcoming thriller "Five Killers" for Lionsgate.

According to Variety, the story starts with a woman meeting the man of her dreams while on vacation. Sparkling romance, however, quickly vanishes when they find out their neighbors may have been hired to kill them.

Ashton Kutcher is also on board. Lionsgate picked up a first draft by Bob DeRosa, with Ted Griffin on board to rewrite the project.

Luketic last directed “21” and most recently wrapped filming for his upcoming comedy “The Ugly Truth,” which also stars Heigl in the female lead.

Heigl's big-screen efforts also include "27 Dresses" and "Knocked Up." Kutcher was last seen in "What Happens in Vegas."

Ashton Kutcher gears up for 'Traded'

Ashton Kutcher goes all sporty and "Freaky Friday" on us.

The actor is in talks to star in Paramount's upcoming sports comedy "Traded," according to Variety.

The story follows a popular NFL quarterback who magically trades bodies with a 12-year-old middle school geek.

Um, how many times has this been done before? Anyway, David Stem and David Weiss, whose credits include "Daddy Day Camp" and "Are We There Yet?," wrote the screenplay.

Kutcher most recently starred alongside Cameron Diaz in "What Happens in Vegas." He also has a bunch of other projects in development, including ""Five Killers," "Like Father" and "American Neurotic."