The cast of the Wolverine solo film continues to grow, with Liev Schrieber cast as Sabretooth, and Danny Huston as William Stryker. Now, Variety is reporting that Ryan Reynolds will be playing the Merc’ with The Mouth, Deadpool, while Taylor Kitsch from the series Friday Night Lights, will be playing Gambit. But it’s the casting of rap star/producer Will.i.am that may have a lot of fans scratching their heads. According to IESB, he’ll be playing Weapon X member John Wraith.

The Gavin Hood-helmed X-Men spin-off is currently filming in Sydney, Australia, and is due in theaters on May 1, 2009.

Sexy superstar Jenna Jameson is about to premiere the first issue of her new comic book, Shadow Hunter, on February 20th, 2008. To celebrate the world famous actress and her new comic book series, Virgin Comics is launching the “Family from Hell” contest.

Contest Duration: February 5th, 2008 to March 14th, 2008.

The sexy Shadow Hunter has a family from hell- literally! Tough break. Is your FAMILY FROM HELL?!?

Tell us why your family is from hell. Use words, pictures, videos- whatever you want!

One Grand Prize: Custom sketch by Greg Horn of the badass Shadow Hunter kicking your bad ass!

Ten First Prizes: Limited Edition Greg Horn lithograph signed by Jenna Jameson and a Virgin Comics Trade Paperback Collection

Enter at www.jennacomix.com

Acclaimed poster artist and illustrator, Shepard Fairey has produced a set of poster prints to accompany his endorsement of Senator Barack Obama. He will be selling screen prints of the PROGRESS poster via his website (obeygiant.com) to support a larger statewide poster campaign.

”I believe with great conviction that Barack Obama should be the next President. I have been paying close attention to him since the Democratic convention in 2004. I feel that he is more a statesman than a politician. He was against the war when it was an unpopular position (and Hillary was for the war at that time), Obama is for energy and environmental conservation. He is for healthcare reform. Check him out for yourself www.barackobama.com. Proceeds from this print go to produce prints for a large statewide poster campaign.”

For ordering informaition, media requests and more information please visit his website or contact info@obeygiant.com.

The cast for the upcoming live-action adaptation of G.I. Joe continues to fill out, with IESB announcing more actors coming on board. The role of Duke has gone to up and coming young actor Channing Tatum (Step Up, A Guide To Recognizing Our Saints), while veteran actor Dennis Quaid will be playing General Hawk. Two major Cobra villains have also been cast, with Arnold Vosloo playing Zartan, and lesser known actor David Murray as Destro. Many fans figured Vosloo would have a role in the film, having worked with Sommers on the Mummy films.

The four actors join the cast which already includes Sienna Miller (The Baroness), Ray Park (Snake Eyes), Rachel Nichols (Scarlett), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Heavy Duty), Said Taghmaoui (Breaker), Marlon Wayans (Ripcord), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Rex) and Byung-hun Lee (Storm Shadow). Filming is to begin next month, with the film set for an August 2009 release.

As confirmed by People magazine. Hayden Panettiere & Uncle Milo Ventimiglia are dating. Apparently the media has dubbed them “HALO”, which I suppose is a lot better than most celeb couple nicknames…

Vidication for the legions of TWOP posters who constantly noted the potentially hot taboo chemistry of a familial Peter & Clair hookup — their fantasies have apparently become reality! No such news for the legions who constantly noted the potentially hot taboo chemistry of a familial Peter & Nathan hookup — their fantasies remain fan-fic, for now.

Thing are picking up with the big-screen adaptation of G.I. Joe, as more cast members join previously announced actors Sienna Miller (Casanova, Factory Girl) and Ray Park (Star Wars: Episode I, X-Men), who will be playing The Baroness and Snake Eyes, respectively.

Latino Review, reports that Korean actor Byung-Hun Lee will play Storm Shadow, while Rachel Nichols (Alias, P2) will be playing Scarlett.

Meanwhile, according to The Hollywood Reporter, two more Joes have been confirmed, in addition to Nichols; Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Lost, Oz) as Heavy Duty, and Said Taghmaoui (Kite Runner, Sleeper Cell) as Breaker.

Scheduled for an August 2008 release, G.I. Joe is based on the popular Hasbro action figures, which have been accompanied by a number of animated series, as well as comic books courtesy of Marvel, and currently Devil’s Due Publishing. Stephen Somers (The Mummy, Van Helsing) is directing.

MTV is reporting that rap star Ghostface Killah will have a cameo role in the upcoming comic adaptation of Iron Man. A member of the Wu-Tang Clan, the rapper goes by a variety of nicknames, including a slight variation of the Marvel hero’s secret identity, Tony Stark. Ghostface’s first solo album was even called Ironman.

“It was a good look for the kid because Robert Downey Jr. recognized me as soon as I seen him,” says Ghostface. “He was like, ‘Yo, Tony!’ … For him to recognize me, I was kinda surprised by that.”

Iron Man will be released in theaters on May 8th, 2008.

Variety is reporting that the popular manga/anime Dragonball is headed for the big screen. James Wong (Final Destination) will direct the film from his own screenplay, with Kung-Fu Hustle mastermind, Stephen Chow, on board to produce the film.

Two major roles have already been cast; Justin Chatwin (War of the Worlds, The Invisible) will play Goku, while James Marsters (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel) will play Piccolo.

Filming is set to begin later this month, with 20th Century Fox eyeing an August 15th, 2008 release. Chatwin has reportedly already begun training with the stunt performance company, 87Eleven.

While NBC has not officially canceled the series, the decision has been made to put Heroes: Origins on hold, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Heroes spin-off was slated to run for six episodes, during the midseason hiatus for for regular series. Well-known filmmakers such as Kevin Smith and Eli Roth had been tapped to write and direct their own episodes.

Some cite that a potential writers’ strike may be a major factor in NBC’s decision to halt the spin-off, given the budgetary concerns. Others believe that the decline in ratings for Heroes in general could also be to blame.

MTV is reporting that Columbus Short has turned down the role of Green Lantern in the upcoming Justice League film. A former choreographer for artists such as Britney Spears, Short has been building his acting resume with roles in films such as Accepted and Stomp The Yard, as well as a recurring role on the short-lived NBC drama, Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip. Other actors being considered for the role of GL include rappers Common and TI (both appear as father and son in the upcoming Denzel Washington/Russell Crowe drama American Gangster), as well as Tyrese Gibson (Transformers, Waist Deep).

“‘Justice League’ is going to be dope, it’s going to be huge. But it’s not the movie for me.”

Short is the second actor to turn down a role in the George Miller-helmed superhero film, following Jessica Biel, who had been in talks to star as Wonder Woman.

While the search for Justice League’s Green Lantern continues, Warner Bros. has tapped TV writer/producer Greg Berlanti to direct a solo Green Lantern film, according to Variety.