"S . Epatha Merkerson, fresh off her Emmy win for "Lackawanna Blues," has joined the cast of Paramount Classics' "Black Snake Moan." She joins Samuel L. Jackson, Christina Ricci and Justin Timberlake in the drama, directed by "Hustle & Flow" helmer Craig Brewer. Pic is about a small-town girl (Ricci) and her relationship with a bluesman (Jackson). Film is slated for a 2006 release..." (full details)

"Ann-Margret has joined the cast of Walt Disney Pictures' "The Santa Clause 3." Tim Allen is returning as Santa in order to save Christmas from Jack Frost while trying keep his family life in order. Martin Short already has been cast as the evil Frost. Ann-Margret will play Allen's mother-in-law, who is waspish and very critical of her daughter..." (full details)

"Real life brothers Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen look set to team-up again for a film version of 80's TV series "Simon and Simon", which is being championed by Estevez. The series starred Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker as two brothers who run a private detective agency..." (full details)

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