Shuttered In a stunning move, Martin Scorsese's hotly anticipated "Shutter Island" has been shifted from Oct. 2 to sometime in February, reportedly because of Paramount's desire to focus its promotional muscle on Peter Jackson's "The Lovely Bones." The thriller, based on a novel by Dennis Lehane ("Mystic River," "Gone Baby Gone"), is stocked with Oscar bait -- previous winner Ben Kingsley and past nominees Leonardo DiCaprio, Patricia Clarkson, Max von Sydow, Michelle Williams and Jackie Earle Haley. The later release date likely means no awards for Marty & Co.
The final reel Will Smith will reprise his role as a conflicted superhero in a "Hancock" sequel. ... Warner Bros. is planning a "Wizard of Oz" sequel of sorts starring Dakota Fanning as Dorothy's granddaughter, who somehow lands back in Oz. A quote from one of the producers: "You've still got Dorothy trapped in an odd place, but she's much closer to the Ripley character from 'Alien' than a helpless singing girl." ... A fourth "Pirates of the Caribbean" is said to focus on Capt. Jack Sparrow's search for the Fountain of Youth. ... Robin Williams denies he'll play YouTube sensation Susan Boyle in a biopic. ... Megan Fox is the latest name floated to play Catwoman in the next Batman film, due in 2011. ... Susan Sarandon has joined the illustrious cast of "Wall Street 2," which includes Michael Douglas, Shia LaBeouf, Josh Brolin and Frank Langella.
CYNTHIA DICKISON
