Smile! New 'Ghost Protocol' clip boasts humor

A new clip from Brad Bird's new "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" adventure has surfaced on the Web, and it features Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg having quite the humorous discussion about an upcoming mission. Be advised, this one contains witty dialogue.

"Protocol," the latest and probably not the last installment in the series also stars Tom Cruise, who will sort of pass on the torch to Renner. If this flick succeeds at the box office, and I believe it will, Renner could take over in future sequels. Also part of the cast: Paula Patton.

Besides the crazy action and freakingly awesome stunts, one thing I am looking forward to in this flick is the acting. "Protocol" features a strong cast, and the clip above strongly suggests the performances will make this an even more enjoyable experience.

"Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" infiltrates theaters Dec. 21, 2011, and I am ready!

Sam Worthington in intense 'The Debt' trailer

Here's a really intense trailer for John Madden's upcoming thriller "The Debt," which is now on schedule for a release Dec. 29, 2010. It's a remake of Assaf Bernstein’s Israeli film “Ha-Hov," and it looks good!

The film follows three Israeli intelligence agents (Sam Worthington, Jessica Chastain & Marton Csokas) who catch a Nazi war criminal during the 1960s but never grant him an official trail.

But more than 30 years later, when their target’s escape threatens to expose their old cover-up, one of the agents is forced to track him (Jesper Christensen) down and eliminate him once and for all.

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Ultra-mini teaser trailer for Polanski's 'The Ghost'

I'm really excited about Roman Polanski's upcoming thriller "The Ghost," but it's not because of this very short teaser that recently popped up online. I mean, come one! This darn thing is only 16 seconds long. My best guess is it's some kind of leaked footage intened for a longer preview.

Anyway, based on Robert Harris' novel, the film follows a ghostwriter who’s under pressure to finish the memoir of a former prime minister. When the author stumbles across a conspiracy that could implicate the ex-politician, he has to choose between his own safety and the commitment to his employer.

Sounds great, and so does the film's cast: Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Hutton, James Belushi, Tom Wilkinson and Kim Cattrall are all on board. "The Ghost: will hit theateres some time next year. BTW, Polanski last directed "Oliver Twist." Mini teaser follows after the jump.

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Casting bites: Colin Firth, Kevin Spacey

Here's your dose of casting updates for May 20, 2009:

• Colin Firth and Kevin Spacey are in talks to star in Hugh Hudson's big-screen adaptation of "Catalonia" by George Orwell. The story follows Orwell's journey to Barcelona, where he joined the Anarchist brigade to fight in the Spanish Civil War. Bob Ellis wrote the script. (Variety)

• Camilla Belle ("Push") and Tom Wilkinson have joined the English remake of Susanne Bier's "Efter brylluppet" (After the Wedding). Michael Caton-Jones ("Shooting Dogs") will direct the flick, which centers on a social worker who works in a Mumbai orphanage and receives a mysterious but huge donation from a businessman. (Variety)

• Chris Pontius, whose credits include "Wildboyz" and "Jackass," is set to star in Sofia Coppola's upcoming "Somewhere," about an actor who lives an extravagant lifestyle at the Chateau Marmont until he gets an unexpected visit from his 11-year-old daughter. Stephen Dorff and Elle Fanning co-star. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Vincent D'Onofrio, Vinnie Jones, Paul Sorvino, Fionnula Flanagan, Laura Ramsey, Steve Schirripa, Linda Cardellini and Bob Guntonhave boarded Jonathan Hensleigh's "The Irishman," a crime drama about Danny Greene, a notorious mobster. Ray Stevenson, Christopher Walken and Val Kilmer co-star. (The Hollywood Reporter)

Wilkinson, Belushi join Polanski's 'Ghost'

Tom Wilkinson and Jim Belushi have signed on to star in Roman Polanski's upcoming thriller "The Ghost," which Variety says starts shooting in Europe this February.

Based on Robert Harris' novel, the film follows a ghostwriter who’s under pressure to finish the memoir of a former prime minister.

When the author stumbles across a conspiracy that could implicate the ex-politician, he has to choose between his own safety and the commitment to his employer.

Also on board are Pierce Brosnan, Kim Cattrall, Ewan McGregor and Olivia Williams. Polanski last directed "Oliver Twist."

Tom Wilkinson is currently onscreen in "Valkyrie." He will next star in "Duplicity." As for Belushi, his last big-screen project was "Underdog."

Trailer radar: 'Duplicity'

After making his directorial debut with the excellent George Clooney vehicle "Michael Clayton," writer-director Tony Gilroy returns with "Duplicity," starring Clive Owen and Julia Roberts.

In the movie, two corporate spies decide to work together by pulling a huge con on their respective bosses (Tom Wilkinson and Paul Giamatti), who happen to be in a ruthless war over a new product.

As you can see in the preview after the jump, "Duplicity" looks like a project full of twists and comedic situations, complete with a promising all-star cast.

Whether Owen and Roberts end up sharing a credible, delicious chemistry remains to be seen, but for now, this trailer made me want to see a lot more. "Duplicity" opens March 20, 2009.

Let me know what you think of this entertaining trailer just below.

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New 'Valkyrie' trailer debuts on web

After a couple of release date changes, Bryan Singer's WWII drama "Valkyrie" is now set for Dec. 26, 2008. A new trailer for the Tom Cruise vehicle popped up online yesterday night, giving audiences a much better idea of what to expect. The story focuses on Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, a military man who leads a secret operation to assassinate Adolf Hitler.

Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Carice van Houten and Terence Stamp co-star. Enjoy the explosive trailer just above.

Six 'RocknRolla' clips hit!

Guy Ritchie's latest action flick "RocknRolla" won't hit theaters here in the U.S. until Oct. 31, but in case you can't take the wait, here are six clips to give you a sneak peek. In the film, London's toughest criminals go head to head in the race for a bunch of money. Gerard Butler, Gemma Arterton, Thandie Newton, Jeremy Piven, Tom Wilkinson and Idris Elba star.

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'RocknRolla' receives second TV spot

Empire Online on Monday released an exclusive TV spot from Guy Ritchie's upcoming action flick "RocknRolla," in which London's toughest criminals go head to head in the race for a bunch of money. Gerard Butler, Gemma Arterton, Thandie Newton, Jeremy Piven, Tom Wilkinson and Idris Elba star. The flick opens Oct. 31, 2008. Enjoy the clip below. Looks quite engaging.