Geek News - Dec 9 Edition

December 9, 2008 In Stores Today: "The Dark Knight", starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart . . . plus Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Maggie Gyllenhaal

"Jurassic Park 4" isn’t happening. That’s it

There's already word on the “www” that Warner Brothers wants to make a movie out of J.K. ROWLING'S latest book, "The Tales of Beedle the Bard". Yes it just came out three days ago.

Keanu Reeves is set to become a samurai swordsmen in an epic period film titled 47 Ronin. The screenplay is being written by Chris Morgan, one of the co-writers of Wanted and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. The film is based on the true story of a band of samurai swordsmen who avenged the death of their master on December 14th, 1702 in Japan.

Based on a New Blockbuster survey The Next Batman: Most Requested Villains

1. The Riddler (Compulsive clue-giving criminal. Real name: Edward Nigma.)
2. Harley Quinn (The Joker's jester-like therapist turned girlfriend. Real name: Dr. Harleen Quinzel.)
3. Cat Woman (A whip-wielding burglar and sometimes Bat-lover. Real name: Selina Kyle.)
4. The Penguin (Umbrella-toting mob boss. Real name: Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot.)
5. Bane (Steroid-pumping strong man. Real name: Unknown.)

The Next Batman: Most Requested Casting Choices

1. Johnny Depp
2. Angelina Jolie
3. Natalie Portman
4. Edward Norton
5. Keira Knightley
6. Daniel Day-Lewis
7. Philip Seymour Hoffman
8. Viggo Mortensen
9. Kevin Spacey
10. Clive Owen