It looks like the rumours of The Hughes Brothers directing the live action Akira movie are half true.Word broke earlier this year that Book Of Eli directors Albert and Allen Hughes would helm another post-apocalyptic project, the live action version of the Japanese anime film Akira. Now Deadline.com reports that only one of the directing duo, Albert Hughes, will helm the project. If true, this would be the first solo outing for either of the brothers Hughes, having partnered-up for all their past films. We'll hone our senses for the latest Akira details. In the meantime, their latest adventure, Book Of Eli, hits DVD and Blu-ray on June 15th.

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Once he's done with The Green Lantern and Deadpool, heroic Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds will take on another graphic novel.The actor who portrayed the sharp mercenary Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine has signed onto a new comic movie. Reynolds will play the lead in R.I.P.D. Published by Dark Horse Comics, it follows the story of a murdered police detective who solves crimes from the grave. R.I.P.D. is set to begin shooting next year. Ryan Reynolds is lighting up cameras right now as The Green Lantern, based on the popular DC superhero. After that, he's expected to reprise his X-Men Origins role in a big screen Deadpool spin-off.

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Another Red Faction game is heading to consoles, and the red planet may also start a rebellion on the silver screen.The fully-destructible series is the latest gaming franchise to get a movie adaptation. Publisher THQ expects the film to strike Earth with the next Red Faction game, and hopes the project will be the first game adaptation to bring down the house. THQ says this could be the start of a new media strategy, and that future games and movies might also be developed and released simultaneously. The next Red Faction game is expected to continue the struggle of the Martian colonies against their Earth oppressors. Still no official word on a release date.

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Megan fox may get a little barbaric for her next role.The Jennifer's Body star may play the lead in the upcoming remake of Red Sonja. The character is described as a She-Devil with a Sword, and exists in the same fantasy universe as Conan The Barbarian. Red Sonja last saw the big screen in 1985. She was played by Danish actress Brigitte Nielsen and the film even features a cameo from The Governator himself. No official word if Megan Fox will take on the scantily clad role for the remake. She'll next show her thespian skills in the third Transformers movie, which is currently in production.

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Constellation Awards List of 2010 Nominees

Here are the nominees for this year's Constellation Awards, by category:

1) Best Male Performance in a 2009 Science Fiction Television Episode

• David Tennant, for “Doctor Who”, episode “The Waters Of Mars”


• Gareth David-Lloyd, for “Torchwood”, episode “Children Of Earth: Day 4”


• Jensen Ackles, for “Supernatural”, episode “The End”


• John Noble, for “Fringe”, episode “Grey Matters”


• Misha Collins, for “Supernatural”, episode “The Rapture”


• Robin Dunne, for “Sanctuary”, episode “Pavor Nocturnus”


• Ron Livingston, for “Defying Gravity”, episode “Kiss”

2) Best Female Performance in a 2009 Science Fiction Television Episode

• Agam Darshi, for “Sanctuary”, episode “Penance”


• Alona Tal, for “Supernatural”, episode “Abandon All Hope”


• Amanda Tapping, for “Sanctuary”, episode “Veritas”


• Erin Karpluk, for “Being Erica”, episode “Yes We Can”


• Laura Harris, for “Defying Gravity”, episode “Kiss”


• Lena Headey, for “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”, episode “Some Must Watch While Some Must Sleep”


• Michelle Ryan, for “Doctor Who”, episode “Planet Of The Dead”

3) Best Science Fiction Television Series of 2009

• “Being Erica”


• “Defying Gravity”


• “Doctor Who”


• “FlashForward”


• “Sanctuary”


• “Stargate Universe”


• “Supernatural”

4) Best Male Performance in a 2009 Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or Mini-Series

• Chris Pine, for “Star Trek”


• Jackie Earle Haley for “Watchmen”


• Karl Urban, for “Star Trek”


• Sam Rockwell, for “Moon”


• Sharlto Copley, for “District 9”

5) Best Female Performance in a 2009 Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or Mini-Series

• Aurora Buchanan, for “Doctor Who: Victimsight”


• Dakota Fanning, for “Push”


• Emma Watson, for “Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince”


• Zoe Seldana, for “Avatar”


• Zoe Seldana, for “Star Trek”

6) Best Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or Mini-Series of 2009

• “Avatar”


• “District 9”


• “Moon”


• “Star Trek”


• “Watchmen”

7) Best Technical Accomplishment in a 2009 Science Fiction Film or Television Production

• Starz Animation, for the animation in “9”


• Weta Digital, for visual effects in “Avatar”


• Stargate Studios, for visual effects in “Defying Gravity”


• Image Engine, for the creature design in “District 9”


• Michael Wilkinson, for costume design in “Watchmen”.

8) Best Overall 2009 Science Fiction Film or Television Script

• “Being Erica – Leo”, written by Jana Sinyor


• “Defying Gravity - Kiss”, written by James Parriott


• “District 9”, written by Neill Blomkamp & Terri Tatchell


• “FlashForward – No More Good Days”, written by David S. Goyer & Brannon Braga


• “Stargate Universe - Time”, written by Robert C. Cooper


• “Torchwood – Children Of Earth: Day 1”, written by Russell T. Davies

9) Outstanding Canadian Contribution to Science Fiction Film or Television in 2009

• Amanda Tapping – Producer & Actress for the series “Sanctuary”


• “Being Erica” – Series produced in Canada


• Bruce Greenwood – Actor in the film “Star Trek”


• Damian Kindler – Producer & Writer for the series “Sanctuary”


• “Defying Gravity” – Series produced in Canada


• Robert J. Sawyer – Creative Consultant for the series “FlashForward”

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