Josh Brolin Is Your New Oh Dae-Su in Spike Lee's 'Oldboy' Remake

After getting word last month that Spike Lee would be the man behind the camera on the long-awaited remake of Chan-wook Park's 'Oldboy,' it looks like Spike has found his leading man in none other than Josh Brolin. Now that he's finished filming 'Men in Black III' alongside Will Smith (who was a long-rumored choice for the role) and still has a part in Jason Reitman's 'Labor Day' to take on, Deadline is reporting that Brolin will start filming 'Oldboy' in June 2012. For those unaware, 'Oldboy' was a 2005 South Korean revenge film about a middle-aged father who finds himself kidnapped and held captive in a makeshift prison for 15 years without any explanations or any contact with the outside world. Then one day he finds himself released back into society and begins searching high and low to exact his revenge on whoever locked him up. Still no word on a release date or any additional casting news, but if he plays his cards right, we think this could be the role that finally gets Brolin that Oscar. Hard to top what the great Min-sik Choi did with the role, but as long as he's cool with raw octopus, Brolin should do just fine. So what do you think of Brolin as Oh Dae-Su? [via Deadline] Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Motown Songwriter Nick Ashford Dies at 70

Nick Ashford Nick Ashford, the Motown hitmaker who penned such classics as "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "You're All I Need to Get By" with wife Valerie Simpson, has died. He was 70.Ashford, who had battled throat cancer, died Monday at a New York hospital with his family by his side, his rep told Reuters.See other celebs we lost this yearA South Carolina native, Ashford met Simpson in a Harlem church in 1963 and the two decided to write songs together. Three years later, they scored their breakthrough when Ray Charles recorded their composition "Let's Go Get Stoned."Ashford and Simpson, who married in 1974, were quickly signed to Motown Records and wrote a string of hits for, among others, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell - the latter two who dueted on "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing," "You're All I Need to Get By" and "Your Precious Love."Watch videos of Ashford and SimpsonOther compositions include "Send It," "Found a Cure," "Don't Cost You Nothing," "Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)," "I'm Every Woman" and "Solid," which Ashford and Simpson recorded themselves.The pair was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002.Besides Simpson, Ashford is survived by their daughters Nicole and Asia.

Ridley Scott to direct new Edge Runner film

Ridley Scott is placed to direct a brand new version of sci-fi classic Edge Runner."It might be a gross understatement to express that people are elated Ridley Scott will shepherd this legendary story right into a new, exciting direction. We're huge fans of Ridley's as well as the initial Edge Runner. This really is once-in-a-lifetime work for us," stated Broderick Manley and Andrew Kosove, co-founders of Alcon Entertainment.Alcon lately introduced that it might be creating Edge Runner sequels and prequels, in addition to television and interactive productions in line with the film, but this is actually the very first time Scott's title continues to be incorporated within the project.It's appears Scott is satisfied to revisit his previous films, considering the fact that he's devoted to focus on a Edge Runner movie the moment he's done focusing on Fox's Alien prequel Prometheus.While fans of Edge Runner is going to be dying to understand much more about this new film, you will find no available plot particulars yet also it's unfamiliar if the film is a prequel or follow up.The 1982 original, which took it's origin from the Philip K. Dick novel Do Androids Imagine Electric Sheep?, was nominated for 2 Oscars (Best Visual Effects and finest Art Direction).

Catwoman's Iconic Look Through the Decades -- Who Wore it Best?

All this fuss over the first look at Anne Hathaway’s maybe-official Catwoman garb in The Dark Knight Rises brings to mind Selina Kyle’s sartorial choices over the years, since her 1940 debut in Bob Kane and Bill Finger’s Batman #1 comic. Much has changed through the decades, from Catwoman’s sultry swingin’ ’60s shimmer to, well, Halle Berry’s unfortunate bra ‘n’ leather pants getup. Will Hathaway’s be-goggled Selina Kyle fare any better than her predecessors? Click to launch the slideshow. Me-ow!

Redmond O'Neal Arrested for Heroin Possession

Redmond O'Neal Redmond O'Neal, the son of Ryan O'Neal and Farrah Fawcett, was arrested for heroin possession, People reports.The 26-year-old, who's on felony probation, was pulled over Tuesday by Santa Monica, Calif., police for running a red light, during which officers found heroin and marijuana in the vehicle. Redmond O'Neal heading to rehabAfter police determined he was not under the influence at the time of his arrest, O'Neal was booked for the red light infraction, violating felony drug probation and possession of a controlled substance. He isbeing held without bail pending a court appearance Thursday. Because he was on felony probation, O'Neal could be sent back to prison.Redmond O'Neal sent to jail on probation violationO'Neal has had various run-ins with the law the past few years and said he planned to stay clean after being jailed and completing his fifth rehab stint last year. He was granted temporary leave from jail to attend Fawcett's funeral after she died in June 2009.

Break My Fall

A Peccadillo Pictures release (U.K.), Professional-FUN media release (Germany) of the Break My Films production. (Worldwide sales: Reel Suspects, Paris.) Created by Billy Wiz, Matteo Rolleri, Kanchi Wichmann. Co-producer, Alex Thiele. Directed, compiled by Kanchi Wichmann.With: Kay Redstone, Sophie Anderson, Kai Brandon, Collin Clay Chace.The shifts between lassitude and rage inside a rocky lesbian relationship are frequently effectively woozy in Kanchi Wichmann's "Break My Fall." Even though pic betrays its roots like a short broadened to some feature, with several sequences that appear for everyone as narrative filler, the central concentrate on youthful rockers Liza (a combustible Kat Redstone) and Sally (a milder Sophie Anderson) indicates exactly what the British Free Cinema style may have appeared as if strained through publish-punk. Current U.K. and German releases, alongside fest dates, could open the doorway to help theatrical gigs. Within their ramshackle Hackney flat, Liza and Sally dwell less about the music their battling band is attempting to fashion (soundtrack is wealthy with strong indie band tracks) and much more on Liza's constantly bubbling jealousy about Sally's ex-lover in Berlin. A package in the ex sets the already uncertain Liza spinning, as well as short bouts of lovemaking don't quell Liza's boiling temperament. Male pals Vin (Kai Brandon) and Jamie (Collin Clay Chace) are poorly written afterthoughts, especially in comparison using the two women's primary event. Wichmann concludes on some Antonionian sadness that's brave. Vid lensing is low-grade.Camera (color, DV), Dawid Pietkiewicz editor, Gaia Borretti production designer, Juliette Rodrigues costume designer, Ana Carolina Minozzo. Examined at Outfest, This summer 10, 2011. Running time: 102 MIN. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com