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Kutcher Shoots 'Killers' Role at Lionsgate

Lionsgate Films has tapped Ashton Kutcher, who was last seen in summer comedy What Happens in Vegas, as the lead in the action comedy Five Killers, according to Daily Variety. Kutcher will play a former hit man whose attempts to go legit are complicated when a contract is taken out on his life. As the title suggests, five killers are sent to hit the hit man, which is just never good.

Ratner Replaces Wiseman on 'Escape' Remake

Director Brett Ratner (Rush Hour 3, X-Men: The Last Stand) has reportedly replaced Len Wiseman (the Underworld franchise, Live Free or Die Hard) as the director of New Line Cinema's upcoming Escape From New York remake, which is set to star Gerard Butler (300) in the lead role.

Director Sommers to Helm 'G.I. Joe' Movie?

The Internet rumor-mill is churning that Stephen Sommers, the director behind the first two "Mummy" films as well as Van Helsing, has been hired to helm the live-action feature film version of G.I. Joe for Paramount Pictures. The project will reportedly start immediately; studios are rushing many projects into production in advance of an expected industry strike that could last indefinitely.

Spielberg Considering Leaving Paramount-DreamWorks

Rumor has it that Paramount Pictures will soon suffer a significant loss, as Spielberg sets his eye on exiting the DreamWorks-Paramount partnership, according to people close to the director.