Tripping the Web: 7/15

News Item: Universal is already developing a sequel to the hit film "Wanted."
What you need to know: This doesn't sound too bad. The first film's only real weakness is that it wasn't quite ridiculous enough for a film of that premise. They can expand on this. However, (SPOILER ALERT) with only one main character left standing, they'll have to find an entirely new cast for the sequel.

News Item: Keanu Reeves is reportedly in talks to star in the Wachowskis' film based on the comic book character Plastic Man.
What you need to know: I won't make a joke about how Keanu's acting is like that of a plastic man. Too easy. I'd love to see this take off, just so the Wachowskis can get back all that credibility that they lost on the "Matrix" sequels and should've regained (but didn't) with "Speed Racer."

News Item: Megan Fox has publicly stated that she wants to do a movie where she appears in the nude for its entirety.
What you need to know: I....need to leave....for between five and eight minutes....

News Item: Woody Harrelson has signed on for a starring role in Roland Emmerich's "2012."
What you need to know: "2012" is the story of the world ending, as per the Mayan calendar, through a series of natural disasters. I couldn't be more excited. Emmerich gave us two of the best disaster movies ever with "Independence Day" and "The Day After Tomorrow." This could very well be his "Citizen Kane." Then again, he does have to top the one scene in "Tomorrow" where Donnie Darko outruns cold.

News Item: Michael Bay is developing a film based on the board game "Ouija."
What you need to know: I think we all need to stop mocking Bay and give him props. Dude makes so much money, he's never had to grow up. That's why he can walk into a boardroom to pitch a movie, tell executives he's going to blow a lot of shit up and be handed $150 million. This officially proves the man can do whatever he wants, whenever he wants. Well, that and the fact he's remade "Friday the 13th."

News Item: Attached to regular prints of "The Dark Knight" will be the first trailers for "Watchmen" and "Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins." The IMAX prints will get the first trailer for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."
What you need to know: As if you didn't already have a reason to go. However, many people (myself included) are sweating the "Watchmen" trailer, as that was the comic book that made a lot of people open their minds to the medium. The main concern is the guy behind "300" bringing it to life.

News Item: Eddie Murphy's "Meet Dave" debuted in seventh place at the box office.
What you need to know: This proves that maybe, just maybe, people have taste. The real litmus test comes in late August, when "Disaster Movie" (the latest parody film from the think tank behind "Meet the Spartans") hits theaters.

News Item: Writer Mike White revealed that a "School of Rock 2" is in the works.
What you need to know: Really? Why does this need to exist? I honestly believe the first "School of Rock" will be to this generation what films like "The Goonies" and "The Sandlot" were to others. I really, really hope this doesn't happen.

News Item: Rick Moranis has said that he will be the only cast member of the film "Ghostbusters" that will not be reprising his role via voice acting in the upcoming game.
What you need to know: He's not dead? Wow.