Adrianne Palicki boards 'G.I. Joe 2: Cobra Strikes'

Paramount is fast-tracking its "G.I. Joe" sequel "G.I. Joe 2: Cobra Strikes," and the latest to join the cast is Adrianne Palicki. You may know her from her television work on "Friday Night Lights" and "Lone Star." She also appeard on "Supernatural."

Deadline says Palicki will be playing Lady Jaye in Jon M. Chu's sequel, which already stars Channing Tatum, Dwayne Johnson (Roadblock) and RZA. Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick wrote the script for "Cobra Strikes," which will open next summer.

Palicki, by the way, will soon be seen in "Red Dawn." She also starred in "Elektra Luxx," and her credits include "Women in Trouble" and "Legion." She was supposed to star as Wonder Woman in a TV project, but that pretty much got shut down recently.

First trailer for 'The Vow' arrives

This one won't hit theaters until next Valentine's Day, but a first trailer for Michael Sucsy's "The Vow" is already online. The drama stars Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams, and judging by this footage, it will try to steal your heart. But will it succeed?

The story of "The Vow" follows a couple getting into a serious car accident. When the wife (McAdams) awakes from a coma, she doesn't remember her husband (Tatum), which prompts him to try and win her heart all over again. Yeah, that's a tough one for sure...

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Justin Bieber takes Friday box office lead

No real surprise here. The "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" concert movie topped the North American box office Friday with a solid $12.3 million in ticket sales from 3,105 sites. The Paramount release earned an average of $3,989 per theater and is heading towards an weekend win over its competitors.

That said, Adam Sandler's new comedy "Just Go With It" wasn't that far behind, bringing in $9.7 million from 3,548 locations. The film also stars Jennifer Aniston and focuses on a dude who pretends he's in a terrible marriage to meet/seduce hot chicks. "Go With It" may gain some momentum Sunday.

This week's new releases were all over the top five Friday, as "Gnomeo and Juliet" opened in third place with $6.1 million while Kevin Macdonald's "The Eagle" with Channing Tatum debuted at No. 4 with a relatively low $2.7 million.

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Movie Review: "The Eagle"

Seen on: February 11, 2011

The players: Director: Kevin Macdonald, Writer: Jeremy Brock, Cast: Channing Tatum, Jamie Bell, Mark Strong, Donal Sutherland

Facts of interest: Formerly titled "The Eagle of the Ninth." The film is based on the novel by Rosemary Sutcliff.

The plot: A young Roman soldier (Tatum) heads to Britain to retrieve the emblem of a missing legion.

Our thoughts: Channing Tatum goes all Roman on us in Kevin Macdonald’s “The Eagle,” a decent action adventure that follows an ambitious solider on his quest to restore his family’s damaged honor. “The Eagle” isn’t exactly Oscar material, but the film’s fast-paced battles, stunning locations and satisfying cast successfully turn it into a gritty, entertaining big-screen spectacle you can’t help but enjoy.

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Channing Tatum boards 'Ten Year'

Channing Tatum is actively involved in the development of "Tean Year," a reunion movie he will also star in. Jamie Linden ("We Are Marshall," " Dear John") is writing the script and will direct the film.

No details regarding storyline have been released yet, but the drama follows a bunch of friends reuniting for their high school reunion 10 years after graduation. The script is written for specific actors too.

SOme of them include Jenna Dewan, Anna Faris, Chris Pratt, Chris Pine and Scott Porter, although no deals have been made yet, according to THR. Tatum will soon be seen in "The Son of No One."

Scott Speedman joins Rachel McAdams in 'Vow'

Scott Speedman is the latest to join Spyglass Entertainment's upcoming romantic drama "The Vow," which Michael Sucsy ("Grey Gardensa") will direct. Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams co-star.

The movie follows a couple getting into a serious car accident. When the wife awakes from a coma, she doesn't remember her husband, which prompts him to try and win her heart all over again.

Tatum and McAdams play the couple. THR says Speedman will play the woman's ex-fiance. Speedman starred in "The Strangers" and "Underworld: Evolution." He's got "Barney's Version" coming soon.

Channing Tatum boards 'Contortionist’s Handbook'

Channing Tatum ("Dear John") has landed a new acting gig: he will be starring in the big-screen adaptation of Craig Clevenger' novel "The Contortionist’s Handbook" for Sidney Kimmel Entertainment.

Deadline unleashed the news today, saying Robin Shushan penned the screenplay. Tatum plays a forger who changes identities frequently so he won't get caught. Then he falls for a mysterious woman.

Tatum, who starred in "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," has a bunch of projects coming up, starting with "The Eagle." "The Dilemma" and "The Voew" will follow. He was also seen in "Fighting" and "Stop-Loss."

Channing Tatum, Rachel McAdams take 'Vow'

After loving on Amanda Seyfried in "Dear John," Channing Tatum is now trying to win the heart of Rachel McAdams in Michael Sucsy's upcoming romantic drama "The Vow" for Spyglass Entertainment.

THR says the story follows a couple getting into a serious car accident. When the wife awakes from a coma, she doesn't remember her husband, which prompts him to try and win her heart all over again.

Michael Sucsy also directed HBO's "Grey Gardens." McAdams will next star in "Morning Glory," followed by "Midnight in Paris." Tatum will soon be seen in "The Eagle of the Ninth" and "The Son of No One."

Casting alert: Tracy Morgan joins 'Son of No One'

Tracy Morgan and Juliette Binoche are the latest to join Dito Montiel's upcoming police thriller "Son of No One," which also stars Channing Tatum, Al Pacino, Ray Liotta, and Katie Holmes. Tatum plays a young cop (Tatum) who gets into trouble after he ends up working at a precinct in the working class neighborhood he grew up in. The Hollywood Reporter says Morgan will replace Terence Howard as Tatum's friend. Binoche plays a reporter.

Al Pacino boards Dito Montiel's 'Son of No One'

Robert De Niro is out, and Al Pacino is in! No, this has nothing to do with a "Righteous Kill" sequel. This has to do with Dito Montiel's upcoming police thriller "Son of No One," which also stars Channing Tatum.

The Hollywood Reporter says Pacino has replaced De Niro in the film, about a young cop (Tatum) who gets into trouble after he ends up working at a precinct in the working class neighborhood he grew up in.

Terrence Howard, Ray Liotta and Katie Holmes are also in talks to star in the film, which Montiel wrote. His credits also include "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints" and "Fighting," in which Tatum also starred.

As for Pacino, he recently starred in a couple of terrible films: "Righteous Kill" and "88 Minutes." His better recent one was "Ocean's Thirteen." He's gearing up for a role in "King Lear."