'Snow White' release battle heats up!

It seems like a duel has broken out between Relativity Media and Universal over which studio will get their Snow White film out to the public first. Universal's "Snow White and the Huntsman" will star Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth, and it was originally slated for a December 2012 release.

However, after Relativity Media's announcement of "The Brothers Grimm: Snow White" project, which is set to star Julia Roberts and Armie Hammer, the two studios have been pushing up their release dates in order to get their Snow White to the big screen first. 

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Universal Studios to bring together an 'American Reunion'

Just when you think that life couldn't get any better, it doesn't. It looks as though America will be getting one more slice of the "American Pie" franchise in the near future. Yes, you are reading this right.

Universal Studios has completed a deal that will bring together original cast members Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, and Eugene Levy for a fourth installment of the popular series.

Negotiations are also underway to bring back Tara Reid, Chris Klein, and Mena Suvari to reprise their roles. This will be the first time that the crew will be back together since 2003's "American Wedding."

Oh, and a release is set for April 6, 2012 (via Deadline)

This week's new movie releases - May 13, 2011

The summer season at the movies is supposedly in full swing, but the next two weeks won't see that many huge releases. In fact, only three big films will debut this week and the one after that. On the menu this Friday: Universal's comedy "Bridesmaids" and Sony's 3D action piece "Priest." Let's take a closer look.

BRIDESMAIDS, with Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Rose Byrne

In the flick, Wiig plays Annie, who looks to bluff her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals with an oddball group of bridesmaids. Sound funny? Kind of. I have high hopes for this one because I thoroughly respect Wiig's talents and comic timing, and luckily enough, she's also got a writing credit on the film.

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Awesome! Tony Gilroy to direct fourth 'Bourne'

Tony Gilroy ("Duplicity") is not only writing the fourth "Bourne" movie, but he's also directing it. Universal Pictures is making the project a high priority, and Gilroy has been confirmed for the directing job.

Deadline says the film is currently titled "The Bourne Legacy." It's not sure Matt Damon will return as Jason Bourne, but the studio will replace him if he passes. That, of course, would suck big time...

Damon previously said he would not be back without Paul Greengrass at the helm. That said, Gilroy wrote all three previous "Bourne" films, so he's not exactly new to the franchise. We'll have to wait and see.

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Jonathan Levine to direct 'Little Girl Lost'?

Jonathan Levine, who directed the awesome indie "The Wackness," is in talks to helm Universal's big-screen adaptation of "Little Girl Lost," a novel by Richard Aleas. Michael Bacall will write the script.

Heat Vision says the story follows a private detective who discovers his former high-school girlfriend is now a dead stripper. As a result, he launches his own investigation to find the person responsible.

Aside from "The Wackness," Levine also helmed "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane," and the upcoming "Live with It," a cancer comedy starring Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Anna Kendrick.

'Curious George' swings back to big screen soon

Yep, Curious George is heading back to the big screen, and Illumination Entertainment (the studio behind the recent hit "Despicable Me") will develop the computer-animated family flick for Universal Pictures.

24 Frames says the film will be a reboot, and Larry Stuckey, who recently penned "Little Fockers," will write the script. The curious monkey was last seen in theaters in 2006. I guess this new one will be in 3D.

Since this flick will start from scratch, the story will probably show how George is taken out of the jungle and runs into all sorts of mayhem in the city. The 2006 film only grossed $58.3 million domestically.

Rihanna to board 'Battleship' movie adaptation

The next musical artist is making the transition to the big screen. This time, it's Rihanna, who will join Alexander Skarsgard and Taylor Kitsch in Peter Berg's upcoming Universal action flick "Battleship."

The film is based on Hasbro's board game, and it's ready to sail to theaters May 25, 2012. Variety also points out Kitsch plays a naval officer. Skarsgard is his brother. No word yet about Rihanna's role.

'Wicked' musical is coming to big screen

It looks like it's finally happening: "Wicked" is on its way to the big screen. Folks from the musical have already met with filmmakers, and it looks like Universal will try and get this one into production fast.

Deadline says several directors have already warmed up to the project, including J.J. Abrams, James Mangold, Ryan Murphy and Rob Marshall. Whoever ends up doing it, these are interesting choices!

"Wicked" the musical is based on Gregory Maguire's novel "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West." I had the chance to catch it on Broadway a few years ago, and yes, it's a cool story.

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'The Adjustment Bureau' pushed back to 2011

Universal Pictures has shifted several upcoming release dates for some of its forthcoming films, and sadly enough, one of them is George Nolfi's "The Adjustment Bureau" with Matt Damon and Emily Blunt.

"Bureau" was supposed to open Sept. 17, 2010, but we'll have to wait until March 4, 2011 to see it. That's unfortunate, especially because it was one of the films I was really looking forward to this fall.

Anyway, Universal will also release "Skyline" Nov. 12, 2010, and "Kids in America" will open Dec. 3. "The Dark Fields" will open Jan. 21, 2011, with "Sanctum 3D" opening February 4. "Paul" opens March 18.

Seriously? A 'Johnny English' sequel?

Okay, Peter Howitt's spy comedy "Johnny English" wasn't all that bad, but I remember I wasn't blown away by it either. In fact, I remember leaving the theater disappointed, which is why I'm not exactly thrilled that Universal is seriously developing a sequel to the 2003 flick with Rowan Atkinson ("Mr. Bean").

Variety says Oliver Parker will direct "Johnny English 2," and Atkinson will return to reprise his role as the clumsy spy as well. Hamish McColl, who was also behing "Mr. Bean's Holiday," wrote the script. Like I said, I am not convinced this is a great idea, but then again, this may be a chance to improve things...