Big film news update: Madonna directs again; Scorsese to team with De Niro & more...

Lots of film news going on right now, and here is the latest from around the Web:

- Madonna is stepping behind the camera again, as she gets ready to direct "W.E.," a period piece centering on King Edward VIII's affair with Wallis Simpson. Madonna is penning the script with Alex Keshishian. Madonna also helmed "Filth and Wisdom." (Variety)

- How about this? Martin Scorsese plans a mobster flick with Robert De Niro. "There's no doubt about that. We're working on something like that, but it's from the vantage point of older men looking back, none of this running around stuff," the master said at the Berlin Film Festival. Woohoo! (Reuters)

- Mike Newell, who has "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" coming up, will write and helm a film about the death of ex-KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko, who was poisoned by polonium-210 several years ago. The project is based on the book "The Terminal Spy" by Alan Cowell. (Variety)

- "Season of the Witch" won't kick off in March, as originally planned. Lionsgate announced it would pull the Nicolas Cage flick for now. A new date hasn't been set yet. In the film, a group of knights escort a girl suspected of being a nasty witch who apparently digs the Black Plague. (Variety)

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New images from 'Prince of Persia' debut

Two brand-new images from Mike Newell's upcoming adventure "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" have debuted online (via ComingSoon & Fantasy.fr), and you can check them out above and below.

Not much to see here besides Jake Gyllenhaal as Dastan and Gemma Arterton as his companion. Based on the popular videogame series, "Sands of Time" is slated for a release in theaters May 28, 2010.

In the film, Prince Dastan teams up with a princess to stop a villain from laying his hands on the Sands of Time, a gift from the gods that can be used to reverse time and rule the world. Ben Kingsley co-stars.

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'Prince of Persia' gets action-packed trailer

"Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" finally received its first feature trailer, and at this stage, I like what I'm seeing. It definitely doesn't look perfect, but it sure is action-packed. See below for more.

In the film, Prince Dastan (Gyllenhaal) teams up with a princess (Arterton) to stop a villain from laying his hands on the Sands of Time, a gift from the gods that can be used to reverse time and rule the world.

Also starring are Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, Toby Kebbell and Dave Pope. Mike Newell, whose credits include "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and "Four Weddings and a Funeral," is directing.

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New 'Prince of Persia: Sands of Time' photos

Fancy more photos from Mike Newell's upcoming big-screen adventure "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time"? The folks at Empire posted several new ones, and you can check out two stills below.

As you can see, Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterron are getting all wet in the anticipated action adventure, which will hit theaters May 28, 2010.

The flick follows Prince Dastan (Gyllenhaal) as he teams up with a princess (Arterton) to stop a ruthless leader from laying his hands on the Sands of Time, a gift from the gods that can be used to reverse time and rule the world.

Also starring in the film are Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, Toby Kebbell and Dave Pope. If you like what you're seening below, head over to Empire for more stills.

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New 'Prince of Persia' photo debuts online

The folks at Entertainment Weekly just posted a new official still from Mike Newell's upcoming big-screen adventure "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time," due in theaters May 28, 2010.

The flick follows Prince Dastan (Gyllenhaal) as he teams up with a princess (Gemma Arterton) to stop a ruthless leader from laying his hands on the Sands of Time, a gift from the gods that can be used to reverse time and rule the world.

Also starring in the film are Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, Toby Kebbell and Dave Pope. EW says this is the first official pic of Gyllenhaal in character, and while it may be official and all, these photos from months ago seem to show him in character as well.

Mike Newell set to direct 'The Box of Delights'

Mike Newell will direct "The Box of Delights," the big-screen adaptation of John Masefield's 1930s children's novel.

According to Variety, Frank Cottrel Boyce, whose credits include "Millions," "Code 46" and "The Claim," is adapting the book, which follows a boy who recieves a magic box allowing him to travel through time.

Newell's credits include "Four Weddings and a Funeral," "Donnie Brasco" and "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."

He's currently working on the post-production for his upcoming action flick "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time," based on the popular video game.

Final word: By the way, here are two of Newell's films I saw and didn't like: "Mona Lisa Smile" and "Love in the Time of Cholera."

Two new stills from 'Prince of Persia' hit!

The folks at The Huffington Post today posted two brand-new photos of Jake Gyllenhaal as Prince Dastan, main character in Mike Newell's upcoming big-screen adventure "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time." Here's one of them:

The plot of “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” follows Prince Dastan (Gyllenhaal) as he teams up with a princess (Gemma Arterton) to stop a ruthless leader from laying his hands on the Sands of Time, a gift from the gods that can be used to reverse time and rule the world.

Also starring in the film are Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, Toby Kebbell and Dave Pope. "Persia" is due in theaters May 28, 2010. Check out the second full pic right after the jump.

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Ben Kingsley on the set of ‘Prince of Persia’

Shooting for Mike Newell’s adaptation of the popular video game “Prince of Persia” is under way, and Defamer has a first look at Sir Ben Kingsley as Nizam. Check out the set pic just above.

The plot of “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” follows Prince Dastan (Gyllenhaal) as he teams up with a princess (Gemma Arterton) to stop a ruthless leader from laying his hands on the Sands of Time, a gift from the gods that can be used to reverse time and rule the world.

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Take a look at Gyllenhaal as the ‘Prince of Persia’

The folks over at Just Jared got a hold of some pictures taken of Jake Gyllenhaal on the Moroccan set of Mike Newell’s upcoming video game adaptation “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.” You can see part of one shot just above, and the rest of them right here!

The plot of “Persia” follows Prince Dastan (Gyllenhaal) as he teams up with a princess (Gemma Arterton) to stop a ruthless leader from laying his hands on the Sands of Time, a gift from the gods that can be used to reverse time and rule the world. Ben Kingsley and Alfred Molina co-star.

I’ve never actually played the game and don’t know much else about the plot or characters, but considering the screenshots and trailers I've seen from the game, Gyllenhaal seems like a good choice to portray the hero of this adventure. “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” is scheduled to open May 28, 2010.

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