Daily film news dose: David Duchovny wants 'X-Files 3;' Selena Gomez hears thoughts

Here is a brief summary of today's film stories straight out of Hollywood and from across the Web:

• I hated "The X-Files: I Want to Believe," but as a diehard fan of the TV series, I know how to forgive and would still like to see another film. So does David Duchovny, who recently said he would love to do another film set in 2012. Read more right here.

• Selena Gomez from "The Wizards of Waverly Place" will star in New Line Cinema's "What Boys Want" from a comedy pitch by Amy Andelson and Emily Meyer. The film follows a teenage chick who can hear men's thoughts. Freakyyyyyy... (Variety)

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Daily news dose: 'Sex and the City' cast returns for sequel; Gambon joins 'Eli'

Here's your daily news dose for Feb. 5, 2009:

• We knew a "Sex and the City" sequel was heading our way, but New Line Cinema today confirmed Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon will return to the Big Apple. Also back to direct the second film is Michael King Patrick. Plans are to release the flick in 2010. Laaaaaaame! (Variety)

• The awesome Michael Gambon has joined the cast of Allen and Albert Hughes' "The Book of Eli." Dang, that cast is really getting hudge. The film follows a hero who travels across America to protect a sacred book. Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Ray Stevenson and Mila Kunis co-star. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Josh Hutcherson, the kid from "Bridge to Terabithia, " "Firehouse Dog" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth," has joined the cast of Lawrence Roeck's indie drama "Carmel." Lauren Bacall, Alfred Molina, Dina Eastwood and Hayden Panettiere are also on board. (Variety)

• Selena Gomez and Joey King will play sisters in "Beezus and Ramona," based on the "Ramona" books by Beverly Cleary. "Aquamarine" helmer Elizabeth Allen is directing the project, which Fox plans to release March 19, 2010. Gomez stars in "The Wizards of Waverly Place." (The Hollywood Reporter)