Remakes, Sequels: Top Gun, Rocky Horror, Hairspray; Weekly Movie News Wrap-Up

Tom Cruise is Rejected for Role in "Top Gun" Sequel and Zack Efron is in for "Hairspray 2"

Dark Knight Banks $155 Million Opening Weekend

The Dark Knight crashed records previously set by films such as Spider Man 3 and the Lord of the Rings trilogies, ranking in an impressive $155.3 million opening weekend. It was later reported that Bruce Wayne himself, Christian Bale, was arrested on assault charges against his mother and sister. Bale said in a recent interview, "My wife gets to live with a variety of men. Some of them she likes some of them she doesn't. There are ones people like and others that they say, 'Man we're glad you're finished with that project."

Rocky Horror Picture Show to be Remade

According to a Variety article, MTV will be remaking the 1975 cult classic, Rocky Horror Picture Show. Jim Sharman and Richard O'Brien's original screenplay will be used, and music not previously featured in the 1975 film may make a debut appearance. A timetable for the start of production has not yet been set forth and casting is not finalized.

Hairspray the Sequel

New Line Cinema made a deal with Hairspray master mind, John Waters, to create a sequel to the 2007 flick. Tony-winning songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman will write new songs for the film. Zack Efron is expected to return to the cast, while other cast members have yet to be confirmed. The studio plans to have the film completed and out by 2010.

From Juno Mastermind Diablo Cody

The official movie poster for Jennifer's Body is finally out. The film, written by Cody and directed by Jason Reitman, will be released next year. Meghan Fox stars as a cheerleading demon that starts feeding off of boys in a small farm town. Her best friend tries to stop her and find the Satan worshiping rock band responsible for Fox's demon ways.

Hercules to Light Up the Big Screen