Punisher: War Zone

Thomas Jane is out and Ray Stevenson is in for this action packed sequel to 2004's "Punisher" flick. You may recognize Stevenson from the HBO show "Rome" or from the movie "King Arthur." Even though I think Stevenson is a fine replacement for Thomas Jane, I have a bad feeling about this one. Jane will not be reprising his role as America's favorite vigilante due to major budget restraints. This is not a good sign for a sequel. In fact, rumor has it that Lionsgate was planning on making this a straight to DVD release at first. According to Jane, the budget for "Punisher: War Zone" was cut IN HALF. Stevenson isn't the only new face in this franchise, though. Wayne Knight(Seinfeld) will be playing Microchip, Dash Mihok(Hollywoodland, The Day After Tomorrow) will take star as Det. Martin Soap, and Dominic West(300) will play the mob assassin known as Jigsaw.

JLA the movie

Looks like the Justice League of America is coming to the big screen! Though it sounds like we'll have to wait a while. The Film isn't expected in theaters until summer 2009. Casting is still up in the air, but both Brandon Routh and Christian Bale have been all but ruled out. They'll be too busy with sequels to "Superman Returns and "Dark Knight." And the rumor is that Jessica Biel has already passed on the part of Wonder Woman. The script was written by Kieran and Michele Mulroney and Warner Brothers has already rushed it into production. George Miller, director of "Mad Max" has been chosen to helm the project. The X-Men franchise has shown us that you CAN take a team book and turn it into a success. Let's keep our fingers crossed.