Source: USA Today

Not much has been revealed about the third Transformers movie, slated to be released July 1, 2011. We know which cast members are returning, and that Michael Bay is back to direct – but we know next to nothing about the story or who the next villain will be (other than Megatron).

Yesterday, USA Today published an article that reveals quite a bit about the upcoming third movie, including some plot details. It also goes into what director Micheal Bay and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura think went wrong with the last movie, and what they’re doing to fix it this time around. Check out some of the highlights from the article below!

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Source: Variety | Collider | MTV

About a year ago, PCM reported that the hit 1980s cartoon TV series Voltron would be adapted into a live-action movie by the producers of The Dark Knight. Well, since September, those plans have been done away with because of a lawsuit that happened between the owners of the television rights and the owners of the movie rights.

Now, Variety is reporting that the franchise will now in fact be adapted into a new, revamped cartoon series, similar to what is happening with ThunderCats.

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Source: Empire | Obsessed with Film

After Heath Ledger passed away, and The Dark Knight was released in theaters, the ending of the film posed quite the puzzle for audiences. Since the Joker did not die at the end of the film, fans everywhere have been speculating whether director Christopher Nolan would continue with the character in the third Batman film but with a different actor, or bring on an entirely new villain. Since Ledger’s performance was so unique to the character, it seemed unthinkable to most that he could possibly be replaced.

Well, after two years of speculation, it can all be put to rest. Christopher Nolan says the Joker will not return. Yeah, no surprise there really. But at least we know for sure now.

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Source: Collider

Warner Brothers has officially announced a new ThunderCats animated series, set to premiere on Cartoon Network! That’s right, Lion-0, Panthro, Cheetara, Mumm-ra and others will be returning to your television screens. Check out the official press release below!

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Source: AICN

Ever since Captain America: The First Avenger was announced, people have been wondering just what exactly they would do with the costume to update it because, let’s face it, certain costume designs from the comics would probably not translate well onto film.

Well, now that Chris Evans (the Fantastic Four films) has been cast in the lead role, official artwork has popped up online over at Aint It Cool News of Evans as Captain America! I have to say, I like the new look quite a bit. Have a look for yourself below!

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Source: The One Ring

Oh no! The One Ring has reported that, after a long extended period of MGM holding up filming of The Hobbit films, Guillermo del Toro has left the director’s chair. Read on to see what producer Peter Jackson and former director Guillermo del Toro had to say on the matter.

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Source: G4TV | Collider

Michael Emerson (”Ben Linus” from LOST) sat down with Attack of the Show host Kevin Pereira and talked about the LOST Finale. One of the things Emerson revealed is that there is an actual Epilogue that was filmed featuring the characters Ben and Hurley that will be included as a bonus feature on the upcoming Complete Series DVD and Blu-ray sets of LOST, which will be released in stores everywhere on August 24th. Hit the jump to watch the interview!

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Source: ForceCast.net

In case you haven’t noticed, I’m a big Star Wars fan and so it should come as no surprise that I have been celebrating the 30th anniversary of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back this past week along with many other Star Wars fans around the world.

One way to celebrate is by listening to a brand new fan commentary for the film, created by the folks who put together “The ForceCast” Star Wars podcast. Read on for more!

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Source: Star Wars Celebration

Just in time for the 30th anniversary of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back comes an official announcement that George Lucas will be making a special guest appearance at the Star Wars Celebration V Convention in Orlando Florida! That’s right, Star Wars fans – “the maker” himself will be there!

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Source: Deadline | First Showing

The first bit of major casting news for the new Planet of the Apes prequel Rise of the Apes has hit the web. Deadline reports that James Franco (the Spider-Man films) has been cast in the lead role!

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