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As you probably know, James Earl Jones did not play Darth Vader, but simply provided the dark, menacing voice we all recognize today. However, what if Jones had not added his voice, but rather the studio had kept original actor, David Prowse’s voice? Well…yeah…

Marvel Studios has revealed that they currently have 6 actors in the running for the role of Steve Rogers/Captain America in the anticipated comic book film adaptation, “The First Avenger: Captain America”. Who are these contenders? John Krasinski, Michael Cassidy, Patrick Fluger, Scott Porter, Mike Vogel and Chace Crawford. Test screenings of the actors will be taking place this week as the studio puts the actors on 30-day holds during the process.

“The First Avenger: Captain America” will be directed by Joe Johnston and is aiming for a July 22nd, 2011 release date.

The latest news from Latino Review has confirmed that writer David Goyer (Batman Begins, Blade) has been hired by Warner Bros to write the next Superman film, tentatively titled “The Man of Steel”. Goyer’s script, which will not be an origin story, is rumored to include Lex Luthor and Brainiac, and involves the financial struggle of the Daily Planet in the modern digital world. The film is also expected to set up a “huge Kryptonian mythology” – whatever that means. In addition, Brandon Routh and “Superman Returns” director Bryan Singer are not expected to return.

Can David Goyer finally bring some life into this apparent reboot and ultimately pull a “Batman Begins” with the “Superman” franchise? What do you guys think?

The Wrap has reported that a man named Robert Henderson has been sentenced for illegally trafficking counterfeit DVD’s of “The Dark Knight”. Henderson, who is from Grandview, Missouri, recorded the film on a digital camcorder in the summer of 2008 and as a result, has been given 2 years in federal prison as well as a whopping $24,738 in fines…AND…3 years probation.

According to the Family Entertainment and Copyright Act, passed in 2005, new penalties were established for pirating films not yet released commercially. The penalty for first-time violators? 3-5 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000. Suddenly, that movie ticket doesn’t sound so expensive, does it?

Moral of the story? Don’t mess with The Dark Knight because he will certainly bring vengeance on your ass.

Lionsgate has released a new R-rated trailer for Matthew Vaughn’s “Kick-Ass”. Check it out below.

“Kick-Ass” hits theaters this April 16th.

Rumor has it Christopher Nolan has been approached to handle the reboot of the Warner Bros. Superman franchise. Looks like Nolan’s treatment of the Caped Crusader will earn him a chance to give the Man of Steel a proper entry perhaps without a superhero kid with asthma.