"Oscar-nominated Iranian actress Shohreh Aghdashloo ("House of Sand and Fog", TV's "24") has joined the growing ensemble cast of X-Men 3. Sources advised us that she will portray a character named Dr. Rao. In the comics, the character was a world-renowned geneticist, had claimed that she had developed a serum, called Hope, which could 'cure' mutants of their mutation..." (full details)
"Steve Carell is attached to a comedy pitch from "50 First Dates" scribe George Wing that New Line Cinema has bought. Tentatively titled "High T," its about a man who starts taking testosterone shots. His behavior varies wildly from crying to aggression based on his hormonal levels..." (full details)
"Kenneth Branagh has plucked actors from the opera world for his feature adaptation of Mozart's "The Magic Flute." Joseph Kaiser, Ben Davis, Rene Pape, Lyubov Petrova and newcomer Amy Carson have been cast in the lead roles. "Flute" chronicles the adventures of Prince Tamino (Kaiser) and his sidekick, Papageno the birdseller (Davis), as they battle evil forces to rescue Princess Pamina (Carson). Pape will play Sarastro, the wise priest, while Petrova will portray the Queen of the Night..." (full details)
Thanks to 'KC'.
