Leo DiCaprio to sing in ‘A Star Is Born’?

As Clint Eastwood directs Leonardo DiCaprio in his upcoming J. Edgar Hoover biopic, rumors are starting to spread that he has already asked DiCaprio to join him on his next project, “A Star Is Born,” a musical starring Beyoncé. 

Although it’s hard for me to wrap my mind around the idea of “the man with no name” directing a musical, having DiCaprio would definitely add an element of manliness to the genre.

Deadline reports that the project has been on the shelf at Warner Bros. for several years, and originally it looked like Will Smith was going to be paired with Beyoncé. 

However, casting DiCaprio would make for a much more interesting casting choice, and possibly, a more interesting movie. Eastwood is producing through his own company, Malpaso, and is also helming the script by Will Fetters.

Baz Luhrmann's 'The Great Gatsby' adds one more

One of the last key roles in director Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic "The Great Gatsby" has finally been filled. Actor Jason Clarke ("Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," "Public Enemies") has been cast to play George Wilson, the husband of the unfaithful Myrtle played by Isla Fisher. 

Clarke joins an already impressive cast that features Leonardo DiCaprio as the affluent Jay Gatsby, Tobey Macguire as the novel's narrator and Gatsby's neighbor Nick Carraway, Carey Mulligan as Gatsby's love interest Daisy, and fellow aussie Joel Edgerton will play Daisy's husband Tom.

While I was originally very nervous about Luhrmann bringing to life a novel I very much adore, this impressive ensemble is starting to put my mind at ease. 

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Leonardo DiCaprio in talks for Tarantino's 'Django Unchained'

The blogosphere has been going berserk ever since cult director Quentin Tarantino announced that his next project was going to be a Sergio Leone-style spaghetti western. Whether it is about the script's racially charged language or Tarantino's desire for Will Smith to star in the film, the project is generating a lot of buzz.

Although there has been no word on Smith's involvement in the picture, Deadline is reporting that early talks have been initiated for mega-star Leonardo DiCaprio to join the project. DiCaprio is being courted to play the villain Calvin Candie who is an alluring but ruthless owner of a Mississippi club that features sex slavery and death matches. 

While the discussions are just getting underway, I would love to see DiCaprio in a role like this. Being a fan of Sergio Corbucci's 1966 "Django", which I am assuming Tarantino is getting his inspiration from, I have been a little hesitant about getting excited for this project. However, if DiCaprio gets on board, consider me thrilled.

'Titanic' returning to big screen in 3D in 2012

Director James Cameron, still counting his money from his most recent megahit "Avatar," has confirmed that his other megahit "Titanic" will be re-released in 3D on the 100^th anniversary of the actual disaster.

While I admit that I am not one to normally fork over $15 for the 3D experience, I cannot imagine that this re-release will be worth the cost of getting the film transferred to 3D and put back into theaters.

Most of this film is a love story, and unless fans are eagerly waiting to see Winslet’s naked breast in all of its three dimensional glory, some people may be turned off by the prospect of having to pay extra money just to experience the ship sink in the final act of the film.

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Movie Review: "Inception"

Seen on: July 12, 2010

The players: Director: Christopher Nolan, Writer: Christopher Nolan, Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ken Watanabe

Facts of interest: None. Just go see it!

The plot: DiCaprio plays a man who specializes in extraction - stealing secrets from deep within someone's mind while they are asleep.

Our thoughts: Christopher Nolan’s utterly brilliant sci-fi thriller “Inception” is undoubtedly the best blockbuster of the year, and it will go down as one of the most original movies of the new decade. It also goes down in history as one of the most mesmerizing big-screen experiences I’ve ever had, because there’s not one scene in this masterpiece that won’t blow your mind. It’s THE movie to see this summer!

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Could 'Inception' be the best movie of 2010?

I guess we won't know for sure until the year has officially come to an end, but I firmly believe there's a chance Christopher Nolan's sci-fi mystery thriller "Inception" could go down as the best film of 2010.

'Inception" starts this Friday, and it stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy, Cilian Murphy, Marion Cotillard, Ken Watanabe, Michael Caine and Pete Postlethwaite.

First, let's check in with current reviews. On metacritic, the film currently scores 77/100, which is nothing special. That said, three of the seven reviews listed gave it 100 points, which doesn't happen often.

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Awesome 'Inception' character banners!

Getting excited for Christopher Nolan's "Inception," which debuts everywhere July 16, 2010? For those eagerly awaiting the mystery sci-fi thriller, here are a bunch of fantastic character posters from the film!

Check them out below, because they really do deliver. Character banners are often not as interesting or creative as main feature posters, but someone out there did a fabulous job putting these together.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Marion Cotillard, Cillian Murphy, Ellen Page and Joseph Gordon-Levitt star in the film about a guy stealing secrets from within the subconscious during people's dreams.

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Movie Review: “Shutter Island”

Seen on: February 16, 2010

The players: Director: Martin Scorsese, Writer: Laeta Kalogridis, Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Max von Sydow

Facts of interest: Based on the book by Dennis Lehane.

The plot: Two marshals travel to Shutter Island to investigate the disappearance of a prisoner from the mental institution, but neither of them is ready to face what really happened there.

Our thoughts: Martin Scorsese’s psychological mystery thriller “Shutter Island” is by far not a masterpiece, but the film’s creepy atmosphere, compelling characters, outstanding technical credits and fabulous cast definitely help overshadow some of its rather obvious story flaws. Although no Scorsese classic, “Shutter Island” is still worth a trip to the multiplex.

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Leonardo DiCaprio checks in with 'Prisoners'?

Looking at all the projects he's got in development right now, it seems like Leonardo DiCaprio is the busiest man in Hollywood these days. Maybe he is. All I can say about this is that he deserves it, because I pretty much love everything he's done during the past few years.

Deadline Hollywood now reports Leo, who will next be seen in Christopher Nolan's "Inception, by the way, is in talks to star in "Prisoners," a film Antoine Fuqua was once supposed to helm. Fuqua is no longer on board though, so no director has been found yet. Aaron Guzikowski wrote "Prisoners."

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'Shutter Island' on track for successful weekend

Official estimates won't be out for a couples of hours, but it looks like Martin Scorsese's new flick "Shutter Island" is already doing pretty well at the North American box office. Deadline Hollywood reports the thriller may have bagged a solid $13.5 million Friday.

"Island," based on the book by Dennis Lehane, is now playing at 2,991 locations. The film could make more than $30 million this weekend, for sure. Leonardo DiCaprio plays a marshal investigating the disappearance of a prisoner at a remote mental institution.

According to these early estimates, "Shutter Island" will easily beat the $26 million opening gross of "The Departed." Additionally, the budget of "Island" is estimated at $75 million, which means the movie has a good shot at bringing in more than that in the next couple of weeks.