Jeremy Renner isn't playing Jason Bourne, but he's taking over the Bourne franchise for Matt Damon in The Bourne Legacy. Renner's also not the first actor or actress to become the new face of a franchise. Here are 10 other franchise recasts:

Bruce Banner - Eric Bana/Edward Norton/Mark Ruffalo: Bana signed for three Hulk films, but was replaced by super fan Norton when Marvel re-acquired the rights. Norton re-wrote The Incredible Hulk and starred in a hit, but was unable to come to a deal when a role in The Avengers was available. Ruffalo filled in, and was given positive reviews.

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Gerard Butler's acting career appears to be back on track after his recent rehab stint - he will replace Eric Bana in diamond heist thriller "Brilliant."

Butler began 2012 battling a painkiller addiction, but he recently checked out of a treatment facility and is now keen to get back to work.

He'll team up with his "Ugly Truth" director Robert Luketic to headline the new movie, according to Variety.

Filming is set to start in Massachusetts in May.

Eric Bana is set to brush up on his rock 'n' roll skills to play Elvis Presley in a new movie.

The Australian actor will tackle the role of The King in Cary Elwes' directorial debut, Elvis & Nixon, which is based on a real-life meeting between Presley and U.S. President Richard Nixon at the White House in 1970.

Bana will also co-produce the production, which was co-written by Elwes.

Danny Huston is said to be in final negotiations to play Nixon in the film, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

You've seen the portraits in museums: Most royalty, while wielding the most power, were not the best-looking bunch (unless they just had really bitter and vindictive portrait artists).

But while it's easy to glamorize someone's life when their entire existence is predicated on living in opulent mansions and having every wish attended to, we've noticed that Hollywood and their European equivalents tend to take certain liberties with its treatment of royalty, sexing them up exponentially.

With the release of the Oscar favorite "The King's Speech," in which Colin Firth's King George VI tries...

Eric Bana feared hypothermia while filming new movie Hanna in freezing Finland.

The Aussie star admits he wasn't used to the big freeze he experienced when he arrived on set for the action thriller - and he only hoped medics would recognise the symptoms of hypothermia before they took hold on him and the rest of the cast.

He tells WENN, "The cold in Finland was something else, but we were well looked after. The funniest thing was we got a memo about how to diagnose hypothermia in your co-worker, because apparently it's easier to diagnose it in someone else rather than yourself.

"One of t...

I remember seeing the trailer for "Hanna" and definitely being intrigued – action and intensity with a pinch innocence. Though upon expressing my reaction to others, a strange and very resounding 'looks bad' vibe seemed to come down the pike. After seeing the film such an opinion would be a crying shame, as "Hanna" is hands down one of the most touching, funny and downright kinetic films of 2011 – a five star sight to be seen.

The film follows young teenage girl Hanna (Lovely Bones alum Saoirse Ronan), who lives with her rough and tumble widowed father Erik (Original movie Hulk Eric Bana...

'Hanna' directed by Joe Wright (Atonement) is the story of a teenage girl who goes out into the world for the first time and has to battle for her life.

Hanna, played by Academy Award nominee Saoirse Ronana of 'Atonement' is a 16 year old girl...bright, inquisitive and a devoted daughter. But she is far from your typical teenager...Hanna has the strength, the stamina and the smarts of a super solder.

Her widowed father. Erik (Eric Bana) is ex-CIA. The two of them live nestled away in the snow covered forests of Northern Finland. The only other living creature Hanna has ever seen are the ...

The boys are back. BBC Home Entertainment has released Top Gear Seasons 14 and 15, just as Season 16 begins airing on BBC America. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May return to show us how great cars are - and how much trouble they can get in with them - in the seven-episode, three-disc set for Season 14. I've got the rundown on what's inside.

The Show

Top Gear is one of the best things to ever have come out of the United Kingdom. Even if you don't know anything about cars, you should watch this series, because it is so much more than a motoring show: it's a wild and cra...

Mean, green superhero the Hulk is heading back to the small screen in a new TV series. The comic book creation was first brought to life in 1970s series The Incredible Hulk with Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno, which was followed by a string of spin-off TV movies.

Dr. Bruce Banner and his monstrous alter-ego later transferred to the big screen with portrayals by Eric Bana and Edward Norton, while Mark Ruffalo is set to revive the character once again for upcoming movie The Avengers.

It has now been revealed that the Hulk is set for another outing in a new TV show, which is currently in deve...

Mark Ruffalo hopes there are no hard feelings with his Hulk predecessor Edward Norton, insisting his pal's public exclusion from "The Avengers" wasn't "a great way" to kick off the project.

Fans were left stunned when Marvel Studios bosses announced last month that Norton, who played Dr. Bruce Banner and his monstrous alter-ego in 2008's 'The Incredible Hulk," would not star in the upcoming superhero movie.

A statement declared he would be replaced by an actor who "embodies the creativity and collaborative spirit of our other talented cast members."

Ruffalo was confirmed as the new Hulk ...

The idea of watching BBC America can be sort of daunting. You may be thinking, "Will we understand what they're saying? Isn't British humor weird? But I like the American Office better!" Never fear, there is plenty of BBCA programming which, given the chance, could soon become some of your new favorite (rather, favourite) shows. Here's a guide to a few to get started:

Top Gear

Currently in its 13th season, "Top Gear" is a tried and true favorite. Showcasing the world's greatest and fastest cars, the team (hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May) perform incredible stunts,...

In The Time Traveler's Wife a Chicago librarian suffers from a rare genetic disorder that sends him hurtling through time whenever he is under extreme duress; despite the fact that he vanishes at inordinately frequent and lengthy intervals, he attempts to build a stable future with the beautiful young heiress he loves.

Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams star in this dramatic fantasy, which is directed by Robert Schwentke and based on the best-selling book by author Audrey Niffenegger.

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Starpulse was lucky to get a few snaps of Hugh Jackman and his adorable daughter Ava Eliot in Greenwich Village in New York yesterday. See more pics after the jump!

Jackman has two adopted kids: Oscar, 9, and Ava, 4, with his wife Deborra-Lee Furness.

In December Jackman was named the hottest Australian hunk. Fans at Fandango picked their favorite Aussie sex symbol as part of a new campaign with Hollywood's Australians in Film, and Jackman was the clear winner, followed by Avatar star Sam Worthington and Eric Bana.

Last summer, Jackman was crowned the third sexiest man in the wor...

Hugh Jackman has beaten Avatar star Sam Worthington and Eric Bana to the top of a new list of Aussie hunks.

Movie tickets website Fandango.com asked thousands of film fans to pick their favorite Aussie sex symbol as part of a new campaign with Hollywood's Australians in Film, and Jackman was the clear winner.

Simon Baker, Chris Hemsworth, Ryan Kwanten and House star Jesse Spencer also made the top 10, but adopted Aussie Russell Crowe was a notable omission.

A Fandango source tells WENN, "Russell Crowe was not one of the choices as folks felt that his hunk status might be in questio...

Critically-acclaimed writer, director and producer Judd Apatow takes audiences on a hilarious and revealing look at the world of stand-up comedy with the story of George Simmons, a famous comedian who is given a second chance at life in "Funny People", coming to two-disc Blu-ray Hi-Def, two-disc Collector's Edition DVD, single-disc DVD and digital download on November 24, 2009 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. All versions deliver even more heartfelt laughs with both the original theatrical movie and a never-before-seen unrated film. The two-disc Blu-ray and DVD versions are also p...

Now that Labor Day has come and gone, the official end to summer has now passed. Yes, the days will now be shorter, the weather cooler (unless you're smart enough to live in Southern California like this column's scribe), and for some school resuming its session, but there's also a lot of good news.

TV is back, football is back, and summer movie season is finally at its end. Yes, no more summer movies, no more endless weekends filled with event films that shatter theater speakers and routinely melt screens with too much rambunctious action. It's a thankful end to a season that routine...

"Resistance is futile" this October as Spike TV presents the fourth annual "Scream," the first and only global event of its kind to honor the best in sci-fi, fantasy, horror and comic genres. Taping on Saturday, October 17 at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA, "Scream 2009" celebrates the hottest films, TV shows, comics, actors, creators, icons and pioneers who have influenced and shaped the industry. This year's show will also continue the tradition of featuring exclusive World Premieres from some of the most anticipated movies of 2010. The two-hour extravaganza will premiere on Spi...

Former couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were the model couple who inspired Bruce Joel Rubin as he was adapting Audrey Niffenegger's book The Time Traveler's Wife.

The screenwriter admits he saw the former man and wife as the perfect Henry and Clare in the movie, which hit cinemas on Friday with Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams in the lead roles.

Ironically, Bana's Troy co-star Pitt is an executive producer of the romantic saga.

Rubin admits, "I saw them (Pitt and Aniston) as Henry and Clare. I just did. They just seemed like a perfect version of Henry and Clare. I just found th...

Full disclosure: This review is written from the point of view of someone who has not read the wildly successful book by Audrey Niffenegger. It's unknown that if that statement were the opposite if it would have enhanced the experience -- filling in backstory where it's badly needed -- or degrade the film when compared directly to the popular written story. In truth, it shouldn't matter; but, for many ... oh, it certainly will.

The film starts out with a young Henry lamenting, while riding the rear of his mother's car, that he does not have the ability to sing as beautifully as his mothe...

Va va voom! Rachel McAdams showed up at the "The Time Traveler's Wife" New York City premiere yesterday wearing a tantalizing white dress that showed off her breastbone. What do you think of Rachel's look? See more photos after the jump...

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Rachel recently confessed that she's enjoying the single life. Once connected to her The Notebook co-star Ryan Gosling, she says, "I'm loving my independence. I think it is important for a woman to be alone for a year or so. You need to learn who you are."

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In "The Time...

Adam Sandler has been delighting (and annoying) audiences for about 20 years, although in the beginning he was just that guy who did odd voices on "Saturday Night Live." Despite seeming like just a goof, Sandler quickly proved to be a smart business investor, having written and produced several of his most successful films and creating Happy Madison Productions.

Most of Sandler's films in the past 10 years have been out of his own production company, with a few exceptions. Forbes recently named him one of the highest-paid men in hollywood. Anyone who writes this actor off as just a sill...

Rapper Eminem is making a return to Hollywood - he's landed a role in new comedy Funny People.

The star, real name Marshall Mathers III, won critical acclaim for his role in autobiographical movie 8 Mile in 2002, but he put his budding acting career on hold to focus on his music.

But he's now ready to pick up where he left off - scoring a small part in Judd Apatow's latest project, appearing on the big screen alongside Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Eric Bana and Jonah Hill.

See more photos of Eminem here!

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The reviews for Star Trek have been mostly positive, so it's okay to assume the sequel that Paramount gave the go ahead to a few weeks ago is going to happen. Here's a quick look at the "cast of unknowns" who actually have a lot of acting credits between them.

Chris Pine starred opposite Anne Hathaway in The Princess Diaries 2

and Lindsay pre-rehab trips Lohan in Just My Luck. He was nearly unrecognizable in Smokin' Aces, but his least hated project was probably the little seen Bottle Shock.

After a few the less said the better television show appearances, Zachary Quinto joined ...

It's been over 40 years since Gene Roddenbury's "Star Trek" hit the air, and after ten movies, 703 episodes from five different series, and faltering public interest, it's become difficult to go back to where no one has gone before. Now, four years after "Enterprise" went of the air, the original crew of the starship Enterprise has burst back onto the screen. Directed by "Lost" and "Alias" creator J.J. Abrams, this new installment of the "Star Trek" saga goes back to the beginning when James T. Kirk first slipped on his yellow Starfleet uniform. Still, it hasn't been an easy path for the lo...

Star Trek, which explores the origins of icons Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock, opens this weekend, and while the characters aboard the USS Enterprise might be familiar, some of the faces might not. Here's a look at some of the past and future performances from the main cast:

CHRIS PINE

Plays: Captain James T. Kirk, eventual commander of the Starship Enterprise.

First On-Screen Role: A 2003 E.R. episode titled "A Thousand Cranes."

Where You've Seen Him Before: As Anne Hathaway's blue-blooded, bad-boy love interest in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.

Role He Probably Wishes ...

When the new "Star Trek" was announced, directed by J.J. Abrams and starring a hot young cast, it was playfully referred to as "Star Trek 90210" and many fans were skeptical of its worth. Reboots of popular series are often very disappointing, and it was especially dangerous with such a diehard fanbase ready to tear apart each and every detail. The Original Series started the Trek world, and it was known to be hilarious, cheesy, and the best sci-fi they had at the time. The Next Generation was sleek and more serious, but personally I always preferred the original cast; especially their movi...

A Star Trek XI haircut held up the completion of Eric Bana's new movie The Time Traveler's Wife.

The Aussie star had to shave his head for the the new sci-fi blockbuster - and that messed up reshoots for the film adaptation of Audrey Niffenegger's 2003 bestseller.

Co-star Rachel McAdams explains, "We were waiting for Eric's hair to grow to do reshoots. Eric had gone off and played the villain in Star Trek and had to shave his head."

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The new trailer for J.J. Abrams Star Trek had more than 1.8 million downloads during its first 24 hours on Apple.com and has gone on to become the most popular HD download ever on the site with more than five million downloads in its first five days. The trailer made its exclusive debut on Apple.com/trailers on March 6th giving fans a sneak peak of this summer's highly anticipated Star Trek for viewing on their Mac or PC, iPhone or iPod with video.

From J.J. Abrams (Mission: Impossible III, Fringe, Lost and Alias), producer Damon Lindelof and executive producers Bryan Burk and Jeffrey ...

J.J. Abrams' reboot of the Star Trek franchise stars Chris Pine as Capt. James T. Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Spock. The film was directed by J.J. Abrams (Lost, Fringe) and is set for a May 8th release. The official trailer was just released. And to be honest, it looks freaking awesome! Check it out:

Star Trek:

The cast:

Chris Pine - James Kirk

Zachary Quinto - Spock

Leonard Nimoy - Spock

Karl Urban - Leonard "Bones" McCoy

Eric Bana - Nero

Simon Pegg - Scotty

John Cho - Sulu

Bruce Greenwood - Christopher Pike

Anton Yelchin - Pavel Checkov

Zoe Saldana - Uh...

The cast of the new Star Trek is full of Hollywood's young up and comers playing the Enterprise crew, including Chris Pine as Captain Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Spock, Zoe Saldana as Uhura and John Cho as Sulu. They've got a few A-listers in there too like Winona Ryder and Eric Bana.

Everyone seems to be popping up in Star Trek, and all the roles we know have been taken. Clifton Collins, Jr. plays someone named Ayel and he can't even say who that is.

"Oh, somebody in outer space," Collins joked. "I got in trouble last time talking."

Hopefully he's not just a red shirt who gets ...