I don’t think I’m alone in saying British comedian Russell Brand was probably the stand-out star of the Judd Apatow-produced “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” (although lead Jason Segal got a nice Muppet deal outta it). Virtually unknown in America prior to the film, in short order he became a sensation, eventually landing on-stage as host of the MTV Video Music Awards. With “Sarah Marshall” now hitting DVD and Blu-ray, check out the karaoke version of his character’s hilarious music video below, along with his audition tape after the jump.

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FROM SPLASH PAGE: With the internet absolutely a’blaze over the recent announcement that Kenneth Branagh could possibly be the director on Marvel’s upcoming “Thor” film, Splash Page decided to get current “Thor” comics writer J. Michael Straczynski’s take on the news.

“Honestly, I can’t imagine anyone better suited to this,” said Straczynski, who is more widely known as the creator of “Babylon 5” and more recently, the screenwriter of the upcoming Clint Eastwood-directed Oscar contender “Changeling.” “‘Thor,’ at his best, has always had a classical bent to the character in terms of his history, the way he speaks, and the often Shakespearean intrigues and dramas that surround him.” Read More…

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- How “The Dark Knight” changed the world Part V: Michael Bay to shoot sequences for “Transformers 2” in IMAX. (ComingSoon)

- “Shaun of the Dead” actor Matt Lucas cast in dual roles as Tweedledee and Tweedledum in Tim Burton’s “Alice.” (Slashfilm)

- Larry Charles on the status of his long rumored Motley Crue and Kayne West projects. (ComingSoon)

- First look at the farmhouse from “Inglorious Basterds” pops up online. (Tarantino Archives)

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As “Iron Man” makes its DVD and Blu-ray debut today, what better time than to roll out our own exclusive featurette from the bonus features. Below, watch Robert Downey Jr. suit up as his metal-clad hero and hear him discuss his iconic costume. When we’re all done with that, click here to read our interview with the “Iron Man” screenwriters about which deleted scenes they enjoyed the most.

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Review in a Hurry: Keira Knightley rocks the hoop skirt and wigs as Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, a woman who provoked gossip of both the personal and the political. Sadly, we see more of her boudoir...

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Review in a Hurry: Samuel L. Jackson stars as Abel Turner, a veteran LAPD officer driven over the edge by the interracial marriage of his new neighbors, Chris (Patrick Wilson) and Lisa (Kerry Washington)....

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Anyone who buys a ticket for Nights in Rodanthe knows exactly what he or she (who are we kidding? It's obviously "she") is getting into.

There will be teary admissions. Emotions run amok. Some sort of forced, romantic setting. The movie is based on a Nicholas Sparks novel, after all.

In our opinion - and in our complete Nights in Rodanthe review - there the setting was simply too phony to create any real emotion or sentimentality. But that may be precisely what many women out there are after.

Consider yourselves warned, fellas.

 

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It was confirmed this afternoon that Jack Sparrow himself, Mr. Johnny Depp, would indeed be playing the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton’s upcoming “Alice in Wonderland” adaptation. But as exciting as that may be, we’ve all known that for quite a while.

No, the real news that’s breaking from the same Disney event is that it looks like Depp may just be taking on ANOTHER iconic role for the studio, that of the Lone Ranger. Here’s what our friends over at Comingsoon.net had to say: “During Disney’s preview today in Hollywood, the studio questioned who could possibly play the titular character in its upcoming feature The Lone Ranger.”

“At that, Disney rolled out the USC marching band to come down and play the Ranger’s theme song. This was followed by an appearance by Depp himself who took to the stage in full Captain Jack Sparrow attire…wearing The Lone Ranger’s mask.”

Intriguing, no? Alright not that the big casting is settled, anyone have someone in mind for Tonto?

UPDATE: Now apparently Disney reps are claiming Depp is in fact playing Tonto and NOT the Lone Ranger. This one gets odder by the moment.

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- Michael Pena offered a role in “The Green Hornet.” (IESB)

- New details on “Transformers 2″ emerge from Hasbro Licensing Summit. (TFW2005)

- Sigh. First “Moby Dick” and now “Rashomon” gets the update treatment. Story will be moved to American courtroom. Producers’ souls to be moved to Hell. (Variety)

- “American Psycho” now heading to Broadway. Can the long rumored “Fight Club” musical be far behind? (Variety)

- Now that the Yankees stink again (thank God), Billy Crystal decides to make another movie, will star in “Tooth Fairy” alongside MTV favorite Dwayne Johnson. (Variety)

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With Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen filming in Little Sands, New Mexico, entertainment news shows are on the prowl.

Both Entertainment Tonight and The Insider have published videos from the Transformers 2 set. Fortunately, Reel Movie News readers needn't choose between them.

Check out the clips below:

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