This and that in film news: Joe Dante talks 'Gremlins 3;' A look at the Volturi from 'New Moon'

Here are some cool film news you really shouldn't miss on this July 31, 2009:

• "Gremlins" director Joe Dante recently spoke to Empire about the possiblity of a "Gremlins 3." He said it will probably be more of a remake than a sequel, and the creatures will be generated in CG. Chris Columbus, who created the little creatures, won't be on board though.

• Billy Crudup has signed on to join Ryan Murphy's "Eat, Pray, Love," which also stars Julia Roberts and Richard Jenkins. The story follows a married woman (Roberts) who sets out to discover herself after realizing the life she's leading is not really the life she wants. Crudup plays her husband. (Variety)

• Nacho Vigalondo is set to direct Mandate Pictures' "Gangland," about a group of video-game creators who end up having to survive in the the dangerous realistic world they themselves created. Steve Zaillian (“Schindler’s List”) will produce the flick, which Pat Healy will write. (The Hollywood Reporter)

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Michael Moore's new film to compete in Venice

The Venice Film Festival today announced its complete lineup, and Michael Moore's upcoming documentary "Capitalism: A Love Story" will be one of the films competing for the festival's top prize.

In the film, Moore focuses on the impact corporate dominance and out-of-control profit motives have on the the world. It also centers on the global financial meltdown and the Senate's decision to approve a gigantic bailout.

Twenty-three films will screen in competition, including Werner Herzog's "Bad Lieutenant: Port of New Orleans," Todd Solondz's "Life During Wartime," John Hillcoat's "The Road" and Fatih Akin's "Sould Kitchen."

The out-of-competition category also includes some interesting picks, including Joe Dante's "The Hole," Steven Soderbergh's "The Informant!," Grant Heslov's "The Men Who Stare at Goats" and Abel Ferrara's "Napoli Napoli Napoli."

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Ready for some 'Piranha' action in 3D?

Alexandre Aja is currently working on his next film "Piranha 3-D," a remake of Joe Dante's 1978 film of the same title (but without the 3D).

The writer/director recently talked to the folks at ShockTillYouDrop, and here's what he had to say about the development of the flick:

"I'm finishing storyboards now and using the time to improve the script to get the best action and story gags as possible."

Referring to the concept you can see above, he went on: "That's one of the concepts. There are many because, visually, they'll be different. Like 'Gremlins' not all of the piranha will be the same."

Aja also confirmed he'll start shooting "Piranha 3-D" this year, although a release date has not yet been set.

I can only hope the film will look as awesome as "My Bloody Valentine 3-D." Having different piranha jump at you sounds like fun.

Teri Polo ready to jump into ‘Hole’

Teri Polo has signed on to join Haley Bennett in Joe Dante’s upcoming supernatural thriller “The Hole.”

The Hollywood Reporter says the film centers on a mother and her two sons who discover a mysterious bottomless hole in the basement of their new house.

Dante, whose credits include “Gremlins” and “Looney Tunes: Back in Action,” is directing a script by Mark L. Smith, screenwriter of “Vacancy.”

According to the trade, the film will be shot in 3D. Should we expect a “Journey at the Center of the Earth” for adults?

Polo is known for her role as Pam in “Meet the Parents” and “Meet the Fockers.”