Russell Crowe is set to play the Sheriff of Nottingham in a new film version of Robin Hood. Universal Pictures have lined up the Gladiator star for their take on the classic tale, which will portray the traditionally evil Sheriff as a good character. The project has been devised by Sleeper Cell creators Ethan Reiff and Cyrus Voris.

Funcom points to an announcement from Paradox Entertainment where plans related to an upcoming Conan movie from Warner brothers are revealed and confirmed. According to Paradox Entertainment the deal may include several Conan movies.

Josh Lucas is begging film fans to keep spreading the rumor he is to play Harvey Dent/Two Face in the next Batman movie and to put pressure on studio bosses to hire him. The actor insists there's no truth in reports linking him to the role, so far.

Filmmaker Brian Grazer has split from his wife, novelist Gigi Levangie-Grazer, after eight years of marriage. The producer, 54, filed for legal separation from Levangie-Grazer in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, citing "irreconcilable differences."

Russell Crowe had his best Oscars yet this month despite not being nominated for any awards. The actor was one of the presenters at the Academy Awards on March 5 and was delighted he didn't have to walk up the red carpet to chat to waiting reporters.

Bravo will pay tribute to the nearly five-decade career of director Ron Howard in the special, "Moving Image Salutes Ron Howard" on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 9 pm. The salute will include presentations from Howard's star-studded colleagues and friends as well as exclusive film clips.