New reports claim Vin Diesel is bringing legendary TV detective Kojak to the big screen.

In the 1970s late actor Telly Savalas portrayed the beloved New York cop on TV and in a number of TV movies that followed. The franchise may now be revitalized by "The Fast and The Furious" star.

"Skyfall" writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade will write the script, while Diesel will produce the project with his One Race Films partner Samantha Vincent for Universal Pictures, according to Deadline.com.

Ving Rhames played Kojak in a failed TV revamp in 2005, but the show was axed after just one season.

Brittany's Blog: This is my viewpoint, from the far end of the couch...and this weekend, I'm busy re-organizing my DVD collection. All 3,000-plus of them. But while I own my fair share of blockbusters, I also have a special place in my heart for lesser-known movies. A lot of great films fly under the radar, and as I'm moving a few of them around on my shelves, I thought I ought to share them with you.

In alphabetical order, here are ten of my favorite flicks that you probably didn't know existed, and links so you can pick them up for yourselves (which you should).

1. Archangel (2005): Eve...

Christian Bale didn't have to visit the victims of the Colorado movie massacre, but that's exactly what he did on Tuesday. He didn't hold a press conference or alert the media; he simply visited the hospital, chatted with fans, and allowed people to take pictures with him.

A spokesperson for Warner Brothers told the Denver Post that Bale was not there on behalf of the film studio, but "there as himself."

The actor offered his condolences to those affected by the shootings that occurred during a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" last Friday. Twelve people died and dozens were i...

Rihanna is set to continue her big screen takeover with a villainous role in the next The Fast And The Furious movie, according to U.K. reports.

The Umbrella hit-maker made her move into acting with her film debut in blockbuster Battleship earlier this year, and now she has reportedly landed a leading part in the sixth installment of the hit action franchise.

Rihanna will play a femme fatale alongside regulars Paul Walker and Vin Diesel, and will film her part in London, according to Britain's The Sun.

A source tells the newspaper, "Rihanna impressed with her acting debut in Battleshi...

Critically-acclaimed drama The Help looks set to dominate the 2012 NAACP Image Awards after landing eight nominations.

The movie adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's bestselling book of the same name will compete for Outstanding Motion Picture against seven-time nominee Pariah, comedy Tower Heist, Jumping The Broom and The First Grader, while stars Viola Davis and Emma Stone will go head-to-head for the title of Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture.

The Help co-stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer and Cicely Tyson are also nominated in the Outstanding Supporting Actress field, alon...

2011 was a fantastic year for entertainment. Here are my eleven favorite things from the year that's about to wrap, in chronological order...

1. Southland, TNT

(Season 3 began January 4)

I have to admit that I didn't keep up with TNT's gritty Los Angeles cop drama as much as I would have liked; it fell victim to sharing Tuesday nights with three other shows on my watch list. Yet when I did find time to catch it, I was no less than impressed every time.

There's been talk about the show's TV-MA content (allegedly the reason that NBC axed it), but the real talking point should be the st...

Vin Diesel's action film "Fast Five" has topped a new poll as the most pirated movie of 2011.

The actor and his co-stars Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson struck gold with the fifth installment of "The Fast and The Furious" franchise, raking in $626 million worldwide earlier this year.

But the sequel was also in high demand online - and was illegally downloaded a stunning 9.3 million times, according to TorrentFreak.com.

"The Hangover Part II" was the second most pirated film with 8.8 million hits, while "Thor" was third with 8.3 million downloads.

Other films featured in TorrentFreak's to...

Production on the latest movie in Vin Diesel's Chronicles of Riddick franchise has been put on hold due to financial issues, according to a report.

The actor starred in 2000 sci-fi film Pitch Black and its 2004 spin-off The Chronicles of Riddick, as well as voicing his character in animated follow-up The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury that same year.

Diesel is working on another live action film in the franchise, but the shoot in Montreal, Canada has reportedly come to a halt over cashflow problems, according to TMZ.com.

The website reports production at the Montreal studio was tempora...

Ready to see if Blu-ray and its extras can equal the brawn, beauty and bumpy ride that is the five-star "Fast Five." Well, since this week the 'Extended Edition' hits the shelf via Universal Home Video, we thought we’d speed up and check out the rims, spoilers and hubcaps of this sleek looking Blu-ray baddie – the race results are below!

Title: "Fast Five" (Extended Edition)

Grade: 5

Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson

Director: Justin Lin

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 132 minutes

Release Company: Universal

Website: www.UniversalHiDef.com

The Flick: Gotta say, watch...

Director Justin Lin ("The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift," "Fast & Furious") returns to the helm for "Fast Five," an adrenaline-charged sequel reuniting series stars Vin Diesel and Paul Walker for their biggest thrill ride yet.

With the police in hot pursuit and wanted fugitive Dom (Diesel) in tow, Brian (Walker) and Mia (Jordana Brewster) make their way to Rio, and realize they've run out of luck. In order to earn their freedom, they'll have to pull off their biggest job yet. After assembling a crack team of the top racers in Brazil, the gang prepares to confront the crooked businessm...

We spotted "Fast Five" beauty Jordana Brewster in jean shorts leaving the Madewell store in Beverly Hills yesterday. The actress, holding onto a smoothie, left in her white Range Rover.

"Fast Five," which also stars regulars Paul Walker and Vin Diesel and newcomer Dwayne Johnson, took in $83.6 million over its opening weekend last month to score the biggest debut in the franchise's history.

Jordana is starring in the screen adaptation of "Dallas." The story focuses on the offspring of bitter rivals and brothers JR and Bobby Ewing, who clash over the future of the Ewing dynasty while the f...

The latest movie in the "Fast & The Furious" film franchise has raced to the top of the box office with the biggest opening of 2011.

"Fast Five," which stars regulars Paul Walker and Vin Diesel and newcomer Dwayne Johnson, took in $83.6 million over the weekend to score the biggest debut in the franchise's history.

The film also set a record for the best April debut ever, breaking the previous mark set by the fourth "Fast & The Furious" movie, which opened with $71 million in 2009.

Director Justin Lin's "Fast Five" is also doing big business around the globe, making and extra $81.4 milli...

I’m not going to describe differences between a [film] and a [movie], but truth is when settling in I let all artistic synapses which spark in my brain go, suspended reality, and allowed myself to suck in the fifth installment in one of UNIVERSAL’s most profitable franchises to date! How they pulled this off is beyond my imbecilic mind, but somehow a movie with a number five (5) at the end of its title has turned out to be the best entry in the series. Admittedly, my expectations were rather iffy coming in, but I honestly think I may have seen the biggest movie of the year. Well, maybe not ...

When you hear that the runtime for “Fast Five” is 130 minutes, you’ll probably wonder why a mere 90, is not enough to unravel the fifth “Fast and the Furious” yarn. Ultimately, the reason is that the filmmakers tell an overly complex tale, in an effort to milk the actors, the chase sequences, and even the series itself for all they are worth.

Picking up where the fourth film left off, “Fast Five” starts with flashbacks to the sentencing of Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his transportation to captivity. En route, his pal Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) and his sister Mia (Jordana Brewster)...

Ten years and still going strong -- Fast Five cements the staying power of the Fast and the Furious series.

2009's Fast & Furious was the real sequel that The Fast and the Furious deserved, and Fast Five is an equally remarkable follow-up to that film, picking up from the final minutes of Fast & Furious and charging forward. This new entry has all the hallmarks that fans have come to expect from the series: great cars, terrific driving, beautiful women, and a definite adrenaline rush. Most importantly, although it's an action flick, it's one that's got character, putting it head and ...

You talk a big game about your love of long-haired stars -- your Johnny Depps, your Viggo Mortensens, your Hugh Jackmans -- but there's something about a bare head that adds to the menace and allure of our favorite action stars.

We were struck by the sheer amount of baldness in the poster for "Fast Five" and it encouraged us to dig deeper. Below, check out 14 guys -- and one girl -- whose naked scalps have scared and intimidated us for years.

Jason Statham

No one has tied his name more to a particular type of movie more than Jason Statham, to the point where all you have to say is, "It'...

'Fast Five' directed by Justin Lin is number Five in the 'Fast and the Furious' franchise.

The film continues where 'Fast and Furious' left off...Dominic (Vin Diesel) is sentenced to twenty five years in prison for murder. Of course, his good friend and ex cop, Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) and Dom's sister, Mia (Jordana Brewster) have different plans for him...

Let's just say this involves a really big bus crash, super fast cars, some kick ass driving that ends with Dom, Brian and Mia escaping to the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro.

Unfortunately it's not all 'fun in the sun' for our tr...

What really makes a memorable movie car chase? Could it be speed, style, sass – or maybe all of the above? The arrival of "Fast Five" (hitting theaters on April 29), which combines all the original Fast and Furious gang with some highly decked out new roadsters, has us at Starpulse revving our engines with nostalgia. With so many seriously significant car sequences in cinema history, how do you choose what’s really the best? Well, the brain has been wracked and the result is a list (complete with visual aids!) of some of the most speedometer pushing, gas peddle slamming, tongue-in-cheek...

Last week I took a breather from the theater, because I knew things would be incredibly busy for me this week. From Thursday April 28 through Sunday May 1, I will be covering Independent Film Festival Boston, bringing you the inside scoop on what indie films to catch this summer when they hit your area, and speaking with the filmmakers behind them. Stay tuned for my festival coverage, which will include reviews and interviews.

Opening this week in theaters are the high octane “Fast & Furious” follow-up “Fast Five,” the Disney teen drama “Prom,” the sci-fi detective story “Dylan Dog:...

In less than a week, the fifth Fast and the Furious flick, simply titled Fast Five, will roll into theaters. I know I'll be seeing it on opening day. Though I rarely catch a movie in the theater anymore, much less on its first day, there's something about this franchise that has me addicted.

I can't believe that The Fast and the Furious was ten years ago. How time flies when you're having fun. That first film was undoubtedly fun, tapping into the subculture of street racing. It was a new world for a lot of people - myself included, considering that the sum total of my automotive kno...

The editors at Complex Media Network just released the "50 Worst Actors in Hollywood History." The list includes some of the worst performances by several well-known actors, including Keanu Reeves, Ashton Kutcher, Vin Diesel and William Shatner.

Check out the top ten below and the full list here.

1. Keanu Reeves
2. Hayden Christensen
3. William Shatner
4. Orlando Bloom
5. Brendan Fraser
6. Hugh Grant
7. Paul Walker
8. David Arquette
9. David Caruso
10. Matthew Lillard

Do you agree with this list? Let us know in the comments.

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Brace yourselves Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson freaks! After enduring an extremely HOT summer while on location in Puerto Rico and Brazil along side the rest of the cast and crew, 'Fast Five' wrapped! With that said, Universal Pictures teases by unleashing a taste of the fifth (5th) installment of their ‘Fast and the Furious’ franchise.

The film stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Elsa Pataky, Matt Schulze, Gal Gadot, Tego Calderon, and Don Omar.

What’s expected to be the last and a ruthless reunion of all ...

We caught Paris Hilton carrying her Apple laptop and cell phone after getting her hair done at a salon in Beverly Hills yesterday.

The hotel heiress took to Twitter on Sunday to let friends know that she lost her cell phone. Everybody panic! Someone stole her T-Mobile Sidekick account back in 2005. Her famous friends feared people would gain access to the numbers and details of the rich and famous.

A prankster posted numbers of numerous celebrities online. Those whose direct numbers were revealed included Christina Aguilera, Ashlee Simpson, Vin Diesel and even San Francisco Mayor Gav...

Paris Hilton's celebrity pals are on red alert again - the socialite has lost her phone.

The hotel heiress took to Twitter.com on Sunday to let friends know that she was without her ever-present cell.

She wrote, "I lost my phone last night, so if you texted me last night or today and I didn't answer, it's cause I didn't get it."

That tweet has sent shockwaves through Hollywood - someone stole her T-Mobile Sidekick account back in February, 2005 and caused chaos in celebrity circles by gaining access to the numbers and details of the rich and famous.

The prankster posted numbers of numer...

Dwayne Johnson's latest movie role as a tutu wearing male Tinkerbell in "Tooth Fairy" is another embarrassment in the long line of embarrassments for Hollywood muscle guys. For some reason, the muscle guys of Hollywood think it's a good idea to go from starring in action movies to starring in Disney kid movies or movies that muscle guys shouldn't be in. Let's take a look at some of the muscle guys who have starred in the most ridiculous movie roles.

Sylvester Stallone

Famous for his movie roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, Sly Stallone is one of the biggest movie muscle guys in Hol...

Now that it looks as if the interminable "Saw" franchise has run out of gas after its sixth chapter, we can turn our attention to sequels that we'd really like to see, and what the odds are of them actually being produced.

ANCHORMAN 2: This is the biggie that most comedy fans would love to see. Star Will Ferrell and director Adam McKay have danced around the sequel for years, tantalizing fans with potential story ideas, fake titles and other tidbits, but nothing seems to be concrete. Still, the phenomenal popularity of the first film would make it a slam dunk, box-office smash. And, as ...

Even though many have girlfriends, wives or children, several male celebrities have been accused of being gay. Check out our slideshow of hot male stars who've battled gay rumors...

South Park did an episode with Tom Cruise coming out of the closet. Richard Gere, well, you know the gerbil story. Daniel Radcliffe recently handed over a "generous" donation to homosexual support group The Trevor Project.

Are these guys gay? Are they straight? Does it really matter? Let us know what you think in the comments!

Daniel Radcliffe

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In Fast & Furious, fugitive ex-con Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) is back in Los Angeles to seek out the truth behind a high-profile crime, but his presence in town doesn't sit well with Agent Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker). Also on DVD: Miss March and Dragonball: Evolution.

Food Network hostess Sandra Lee proves she's the 'hostess with the mostest' in a fantastically hilarious mashup of her shows; Darth Vader is too legit to quit. Paula Abdul is in the news today because she might not be returning to "American Idol" next season... Kid Cudi drop the new video for his single "Make Her Say". There's also three very hilarious PSAs from the future and Vin Diesel's short film "Los Bandoleros"... check 'em all out!

Sandra Lee, from the Food Network, loves her cocktails...

Food Network's Sandra Lee:

Darth Vader and a quartet of Stormtroopers do the ...

The cast of the original built-for-speed, action-packed blockbuster is reunited in Fast & Furious, the fiery, all-new turbo-charged film screeching to Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD on July 28 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Packed with more fast cars, hot bodies and edge-of-your-seat street racing than ever, Fast & Furious is available on 2-Disc Blu-ray Hi-Def, 2-Disc Special Edition DVD, single-disc DVD and download to own. Both the Blu-ray and Special Edition DVD sets are packed with bonus features and contain a digital copy of the film that can be enjoyed on an array of electronic ...