Tuesday, January 19

-- A few weeks ago a rumor took over the internet and was credited as truth. The rumor was that Tobey Maguire had signed on to play Bilbo in Guillermo Del Toro and Peter Jackson's upcoming "The Hobbit." Harry over at AICN has emailed both Jackson and Del Toro and confirmed that the rumors are not true. Jackson says "We are currently auditioning for Bilbo, and a month or two away from any announcements."

-- Bruce Campbell has emailed Quint over at AICN, announcing his plans to re-team with Dark Horse Studios on a sequel for "My Name is Bruce." The sequel will be titled "Bruce Vs. Frankenstein" and will begin lensing this fall in Oregon.

-- A press release from the Hawaii governor Linda Lingle gives away that not only is "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" moving forward, but it'll begin filming this summer with Rob Marshall at the helm.

-- Finally, a director has been hired to film "Paranormal Activity 2." Paramount has hired writer Michael R. Perry and director Kevin Greutert to create the sequel to last summer's suprise hit. Greutert directed the sixth "Saw" film. A lot of people are interested that "Paranormal Activity 2" will be released October 22, the same day as the next "Saw" film.

-- Sunday night brought us the 2010 Golden Globes, which held a few suprises. "Avatar" beat out favorites "The Hurt Locker" and "Up In the Air" for the Best Motion Picture-Drama award, with director James Cameron picking up the Best Director-Motion Picture award. Summer favorite "The Hangover" won the Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy Globe. Jeff Bridges picked up the Best Actor-Drama Globe for his role in "Crazy Heart" and Sandra Bullock picked up a Best Actress-Drama Globe for her performance in "The Blind Side."

Robert Downey Jr. ("Sherlock Holmes") and Meryl Streep ("Julie & Julia") picked up Best Actor awards for Comedy or Musical.

Supporting Actor Globes went to Christoph Waltz ("Inglourious Basterds") and Mo'Nique ("Precious: Based on the Novel Push By Sapphire"), while "Up" was named the Best Animated Feature.

1-19-09 Maguire not Bilbo, afterall! - Golden Globes