With the economy in the shitter the way it is, expect more garbage to return. The Laura Croft, “Tomb Raider” franchise is getting a reboot courtesy of Warner Bros.and tentpole producer Dan Lin (“Sherlock Holmes,” “10, 000 BC,” “Justice League”). Angelina Jolie won’t return as the heroine and no, Megan Fox won’t replace her. They’ll eventually find some hot new dope to play the role. May we suggest the attractive, but acting-challenged Eliza Dushku. [The Hollywood Reporter]
Chris Evans says the embarrassing ‘Fanstastic Four’ comic-book film series is basically over. “I think they’re done. They’ve closed the book on that franchise. I think if there was talk I think that I would’ve heard about it by now.” Good riddance. [JoBlo]
McLovin’ says there might be a sequel to the godawful looking, “Kick Ass” with Nicolas Cage. Actually it could be the most unintentionally funny movie of the year. [Splash]
Some poorly cropped and terribly aligned “G.I. Joe” posters cannot save this franchise-to-be. Not even easily-swayed geeks are swallowing this pill. [ObsessedWithFilm]
Scarlett Johansson may have denied her involvement, but Imagi Entertainment U.S. President Erin Corbett says the “Astro Boy” project is not dead. [I09]