Newly-freed Wesley Snipes has officially signed up to make his Hollywood return in the third installment of Sylvester Stallone's action epic The Expendables, according to his new co-star Randy Couture.

The Blade star has been on house arrest since his release from prison on 2 April (13) after serving a 27-month stint for tax evasion, and he's already secured his first new project to help relaunch his movie career.

Couture has confirmed the casting news to the New York Daily News and he can't wait to start working with martial arts expert Snipes.

Discussing possible plotlines for The Expe...

Parker (Jason Statham) is a thief and one of the best around.  But he's not just a thief; he's a thief with a code. Do what you say… If you don't… there will be consequences.

Parker demands absolute loyalty and strict adherence to the plan from his crew.  Unfortunately that's not what he gets from fellow thieves, Melander (Michael Chiklis), Carlson (Wendell Pierce) and Ross (Clifton Collins, Jr.).

'Parker' directed by Academy Award nominee Taylor Hackford ('Ray'), starts out with a daring robbery at the Ohio State Fair that doesn't go so well.  Thanks to the recklessness of one of his men...

Jason Statham’s new partner in action is a...little girl? We’re checking out for ourselves with a look at the new to Blu-ray release of "Safe," out now from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Check out the bullet and babysitter reviews below!

Title: "Safe"

Grade: 4

Cast: Jason Statham, Catherine Chan, James Hong

Director: Boaz Yakin

Rating: R

Runtime: 95 minutes

Release Company: Lionsgate Home Entertainment

Website: www.lionsgatebluray.com

The Flick: I goofed on this one in the intro but honestly this is the best work from action man Statham yet. Teaming up with wunderkin...

Action star-filled "The Expendables 2" dominated the weekend box office, grossing $28.8 million during its opening weekend. It was a respectable dbut; however, the original film opened with $34.8 million in 2010.

Sylvester Stallone heads up the starring cast, which includes returning members Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, and Terry Crews, along with fellow '80s action icons Jean-Claude Van Damme and Chuck Norris. Liam Hemsworth also stars.

Jeremy Renner's "The Bourne Legacy" dropped to number two, taking in $17 million. Animated film "ParaNorman" bowed in at number three with ...

Dolph Lundgren, Jason Statham and Jean-Claude Van Damme attended the photocall for "The Expendables 2" at the Ritz Hotel in Madrid, Spain, today.

Van Damme, 51, appeared to be in particularly good spirits, executing some martial arts moves for photographers and showing off his smooth, if not necessarily rock hard, abs.

In the film, Church (Bruce Willis) reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck; however, one of the men is murdered on the job, and their quest for revenge takes a bad turn.

Also starring in the action-packed film are Sylvester Stallone, Jet Li and Terry ...

Superhero flicks "The Amazing Spider-Man" and "The Dark Knight Rises" are two of the biggest releases this month, and they star some of Hollywood's hottest celebrities.

On July 20, Christian Bale returns as the caped crusader, which picks up following the events in the previous film. He battles the deadly bane (Tom Hardy) and Catwoman (Anne Hathaway).

Oh, but there's more. Much more.

Escape the outside heat and get hot inside by seeing your favorite male stars on the big screen this summer. Watch the cast of the stripper flick "Magic Mike" and Colin Farrell and Jeremy Renner from the Aug...

In a surprise twist, "Think Like A Man" landed a second week at the top of the box office. In the film, four men realize their significant others have been taking relationship tips from Steve Harvey's best-selling book "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man." The men then use the book's teachings to give the ladies a taste of their own medicine.

The comedy stars Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union and Michael Ealy and took home $18 million. It has made over $60 million in 10 days.

"The Five-Year Engagement," starring Emily Blunt and Jason Segel, was expected to be number one but instead took in a di...

You don't want to mess with the characters Jason Statham plays in many of his films. He was an ex special ops agent in "Killer Elite," a mercenary in "The Expendables" and an outlaw with impressive fighting skills in "The Transporter."

Don't ever expect him to do Shakespeare.

The British actor recently told the BBC, "I don't see myself as a great character actor that will play a lawyer and then something bizarrely different. That's not what my strength is."

We know what his strength is - kicking ass and taking names. He stars in the new film "Safe," hitting theaters today. He plays a su...

First off, I must say that there are some actors that I just enjoy watching ­- doesn't really matter all that much what they do up on the silver screen, I just like them - and Jason Statham is one of them.

Is he a great actor? That's yet to be determined, but he's definitely an entertaining one.

In his new film 'Safe' written and directed by Boaz Yakin ('Remember the Titans') Statham is at the top of his game.

He plays Luke Wright, an ex super cop, ex cage fighter, who's at the lowest point in his life. Luke's wife has been murdered by the Russian mob and he is one step away from jumping...

This week there will be a little something for everyone in theaters. You’ll have the chance to see the Jason Segel relationship comedy “The Five-Year Engagement,” the John Cusack gothic thriller “The Raven,” the swashbuckling animated adventure “The Pirates! Band of Misfits,” the Jason Statham action vehicle “Safe,” the indie drama “Sound of My Voice,” the foreign crime thriller “Headhunters,” the dark dramedy “Bernie,” and the coming-of-age flick “Girl in Progress.”

MY PICK FOR THE WEEK: The Five-Year Engagement

Later in the week, I will be covering IFF Boston, so look out for reviews o...

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was spotted at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Friday wearing a band on the ring finger of her left hand - reigniting rumors that she and longtime boyfriend Jason Statham have gotten engaged.

The sexy supermodel showed off her long legs in a pair of cut-off short-shorts and an unbottoned see-through top, exposing her tan bra.

Jason, 44, and Rosie, 25, went public with their relationship at last year's Coachella festival, but this year Rosie's going it alone, attending the second weekend of the festival with some close friends.

Britney Spears' ex-boy...

Don't expect Jason Statham to play anything other than action men on the big screen - he insists he isn't suitable for any other role.

The former diver and street jewelry hustler is about to be seen in new high-energy movie Safe, in which his character is embroiled in a deathly battle between the Triads, Russian mobsters and crooked New York cops.

And following roles in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch and The Transporter films, Statham insists he is unlikely to stray from his hard man roles - and take on a romance, court thriller or period drama anytime soon.

He tells the ...

Statham. Owen. De Niro. Nuff said. We’re taking another gander at the based on a true story action yarn “Killer Elite” out on Blu-ray Jan 10 from Universal Home Entertainment. Mano-to-mano review below!

Title: "Killer Elite"

Grade: 2

Cast: Jason Statham, Clive Owen, Robert De Niro

Director: Gary McKendry

Rating: R

Runtime: 117 minutes

Release Company: Universal Home Entertainment

Website: www.UniversalHiDef.com

The Flick: Re-watching "Killer Elite" in a home setting, I wasn’t as bothered by the film’s slower pacing. Unfortunately, the chocked full of too much in...

Several celebrities rang in the New Year while on vacation around the world. Reality stars and A-listers alike, there was plenty of fun in the sun for the likes of Jessica Alba, Cindy Crawford, Stacy Keibler and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. The stars were sighted in sandy locales such as South Beach, St. Bart's and Cabo San Lucas. Real Housewives of New Jersey's Melissa Gorga, designer Marc Jacobs and South American hardbodies Aida Yespica and Claudia Galanti were also spotted.

Check out all the sizzling pics below!

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga and husband Joe ...

So you thought the last Stallone outing was already a decent guns and ammo treat? Well then feast your eyes on the upgrade via the new "The Expendables: Extended Director’s Cut" out Dec. 13 from Lionsgate. Does Stallone provide more backbone – check out the action stats below!

Title: "The Expendables: Extended Director’s Cut"

Grade: 4 1/2

Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li

Director: Sylvester Stallone

Rating: Unrated

Runtime: 114 minutes

Release Company: Lionsgate

Website: www.lionsgatebluray.com

The Flick: Amidst the already blood and guts heavy previous...

How far would you go to get money you needed for family? And would you be willing to go as far as to take a life or even risk your own? So is the dilemma of the gun-to-the-head victims in the new flick "13" out on DVD and Blu-ray from the lovingly twisted folks over at Anchor Bay. Ready, aim...and check out the specs below!

Title: "13"

Grade: 3 1/2

Cast: Sam Riley, Ray Winstone, Mickey Rourke

Director: Gela Babluani

Rating: R

Runtime: 90 minutes

Release Company: Anchor Bay Entertainment

Website: www.anchorbayent.com

The Flick: "13" starts the typical way – down on h...

Actor Mickey Rourke has dropped out of the new Expendables movie to work alongside Colin Farrell on Seven Psychopaths, according to reports.

The Wrestler star, who played Tool in the first film in Sylvester Stallone's action franchise, was expected to resurrect his character again in 2012's The Expendables 2, alongside Jason Statham, Bruce Willis and Jean-Claude Van Damme.

But, now Rourke has decided to walk away from the film due to the low pay check and is in negotiations to star in Martin McDonagh's movie instead, according to Deadline.com.

Farrell takes the lead in the project abo...

TV execs have halted filming on upcoming series Transporter after actor Chris Vance was injured during an action scene.

The former Prison Break star was shooting at the show's set in Toronto, Canada when the incident happened, and Cinemax bosses have stopped production on the program, based on the Transporter film series, for at least two weeks.

In a statement, showrunner Steve Shill says, "We want to ensure Chris' return to peak physical condition before putting him back in front of the camera to continue shooting this fast-paced, action-packed series."

The show is expected to debut on ...

On the surface "Killer Elite" seems to have all the right cinema stuff; a stellar cast, a story based on engaging real-life events and a cool overall action tone. So what went wrong? Problem is that in adapting the Sir Ranulph Fiennes 1991 novel The Feather Man somebody forgot to tell screenwriter Matt Sherring that "Killer Elite" was actually going to be a motion picture.

Leading action man Jason Statham plays a hitman who decides to get out of the business, but when his partner (Robert De Niro) is kidnapped and held for job ransom, he finds himself smack dab in the middle of the action...

Last week I didn’t screen any new movies, but I had a chance to conduct some awesome interviews. I talked with Jonah Hill on Monday about his role in “Moneyball” and Seth Rogen on Wednesday for his upcoming film “50/50.” Look out this week for my Jonah Hill interview and the next for mine with Seth Rogen.

Hollywood loves movies inspired by true stories this week, since they represent four of the six opening in theaters. You’ll have the opportunity to see the Brad Pitt baseball vehicle “Moneyball,” the Taylor Lautner espionage thriller “Abduction,” the Gerard Butler redemption tale “Mac...

Sylvester Stallone has confirmed reports suggesting action men Jean-Claude Van Damme and Chuck Norris have signed up to join the cast of his new "The Expendables" movie.

He tells EW.com the two stars will join himself, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger in the action film sequel, which will begin shooting in Bulgaria later this month.

And Stallone says film fans can expect a "big showdown" between himself and Van Damme in the movie.

Veteran action men Jean-Claude Van Damme and Chuck Norris are in talks to join the cast of The Expendables sequel, according to Internet reports.

The stars will join Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Terry Crews and Randy Couture for The Expendables II, according to CinemaBlend.com.

The sequel will also feature Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger, who appeared briefly in the first film.

Con Air's Simon West will direct the blockbuster, which will hit cinemas in August 2012.

Kelly Brook and Mayor Boris Johnson promoted Skyride at Potters Field Park in London earlier this week. The British model wore an impracticable outfit for the outing, but she did look good.

Fun facts about Kelly:

She has dated several actors, including Billy Zane, Jason Statham and Danny Cipriani.

Earlier this year she was ranked number 8 in the 2011 FHM list of "100 Sexiest Women in the World."

She had bit parts in films such as "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo," "Piranha 3D," and "Smallville."

Hollywood hardman Jason Statham has sold his Los Angeles bachelor pad for $2.7 million so he can move in with his model girlfriend Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

The British beauty joined her hunky boyfriend in California after landing her first movie role in the latest Transformers film, and they are currently building their dream home together in L.A.

Now Statham, who put his house on the market in May, has found a new owner just in time for the pair to move in together.

A source tells Digital Spy, "The house has a very macho feel to it. You can (imagine) that Jason would have felt comf...

According to the National Enquirer, Fergie is worried that Josh Duhamel could be cheating on her with his Transformers co-star Rosie Huntington-Whiteley!

This isn't the first time that rumors of infidelity have hounded the pair. Back in 2009, a stripper claimed that Josh enjoyed a tryst with her. The exotic dancer even took a lie detector test to prove her claims, but the couple has since moved past the accusations.

"Fergie knows all too well that Josh has a wandering eye," said an insider. 'Fergie’s been worried sick that she and Josh might hook up out on the road while promoting their...

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was spotted in Malibu on Sunday doing some shopping with boyfriend Jason Statham.

The Transformers: Dark Of The Moon star recently revealed that she had to take running lessons prior to filming the new Transformers movie - because director Michael Bay didn't like the way she paced herself.

The model made her acting debut in the blockbuster and she spent two weeks training before the film started.

She says, "I did know how to run but I got into the gym and my trainer said, 'Yeah, we're gonna have to fix that because your run looks somewhat like Phoebe from Friend...

Model-turned-actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley had to take a crash course in driving in Los Angeles after landing the leading lady role in the new Transformers film.

The Victoria's Secret stunner admits she bought herself a car in her native England when her modeling career took off - but she never learned how to drive it.

Then, when Michael Bay offered her a role in Transformers: Dark of the Moon, she realized she would have to get her license.

She says, "I was in a movie about cars with no idea how to drive... I just learned to drive because I moved here (Los Angeles)."

Ironically...

Action man Jason Statham gifted his girlfriend Rosie Huntington-Whiteley special stunt pads while she filmed the new Transformers movie after the model-turned-actress returned home one evening "covered in bruises."

The British beauty has replaced Megan Fox in the third installment of the action franchise, "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," but she wasn't prepared for the battering her body would take from performing some of her own stunts during the shoot.

So The Transporter star Statham bought Huntington-Whiteley top-of-the-range pads to protect her from serious injury, while still lookin...

British actor Jason Statham is hoping to become the next James Bond, branding the superspy part his "dream" role.

The Expendables star has risen to fame playing tough guy characters in movies including Snatch, The Italian Job and Crank.

However, Statham, who is dating beauty Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, is eager to take over from Daniel Craig as the next 007.

He tells Britain's Daily Mirror, "You'd be lying if you said no. He has all the fanciest gadgetry. He's in and out of bed with the sexiest, hottest women. And gets to save the world. Come on! It's everybody's dream, isn't it?"

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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'...