New Battleship poster and image arrive

A new international poster has arrived for Peter Berg's upcoming Battleship adaptation (can you adapt a board game?), and it gives an idea of the scale of the challenge faced by our nautical heroes.Accompanied by the tagline "The battle for Earth begins at sea," the new poster shows a vast alien craft emerging from the ocean, dwarfing the titular battleship by comparison.A new image has also been released from the film, in which a trio of military toughs look somewhat overwhelmed by the sudden emergence of a massive extra-terrestrial ship. As a wise man once said, "we're going to need a bigger boat."Liam Neeson will be heading up the human forces as the battle-hardened Admiral Shane, with Taylor Kitsch and Alexander Skarsgard playing a pair of brothers assigned to different ships. Brooklyn Decker and Rihanna are also among the cast as a physical therapist and weapons specialist respectively.Obviously, this sounds like one of the dumber movies we'll see this year, but that's not to say it won't be good fun. Liam Neeson vs. aliens? Yeah, we'll be giving it a look. Battleship arrives in the UK on 20 April 2012.

MTV Movie Brawl 2012: 'Cosmopolis' Vs. 'Dark Knight Rises'

The MTV Movie Brawl 2012 is officially on! After the initial play-in, wild card, Sweet 16 and Elite 8 rounds, we're finally down to only four movies competing to be crowned the can't-miss movie of the year. As always, the choice remains entirely up to YOU. Which movie will win the brawl for it all? Vote at MTV Movies Blog and make your choice known! Against all odds, defying all expectations, "The Twilight Saga" is no more in the MTV Movie Brawl 2012, that is. In the second Robert Pattinson vs. Robert Pattinson duel of this competition, it was the fan-favorite "Breaking Dawn: Part 2" that went down for the count, despite its status as the top vote getter in the initial play-in round and its performance in the Sweet 16. Rob's fans have made a grand statement by pushing "Cosmopolis" into the Final Four over "Twilight," showing that the majority of them are more invested in the actor's unknown future than his sparkly-skinned past. "Cosmopolis" beating "Breaking Dawn" is easily the upset of the tournament so far, but is there enough momentum to defeat "The Dark Knight Rises," Christopher Nolan's final dance with the Bat? Batman is a fearsome foe indeed, proving unexpectedly strong against both "The Avengers" and "Dark Shadows." If Gotham City can rally behind their hero one more time, Batman could well beat Rpattz for a trip to the final round.

Tommy Lee Manley to 'Emporer'

JonesTommy Lee Manley will portray Gen. Douglas MacArthur opposite Matthew Fox in Peter Webber's Japan-set political thriller "Emperor," a co-output of Fellers Film and Krasnoff/Promote Entertainment. Producers introduced Jones' casting Tuesday. "Tommy brings strength, intelligence and gravitas for the portrayal of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, popular American hero," producer Gary Promote mentioned. Lensing is positioned to begin later this month in locations including Nz and Japan. CAA is handling sales inside the U.S. Inspired by true occasions, "Emperor" can be a story of love and understanding set one of the questions in the days carrying out a Japanese surrender within the finish of Second world war, when MacArthur, as supreme commander in the trying out forces, offered as p facto ruler of Japan. Fox may have Gen. Bonner Fellers, among MacArthur's Japan experts, who's charged with reaching an option by having an problem of historic importance: Should Emperor Hirohito be attempted and hanged just like a war criminal? Pic will even explore the story of Fellers' romance getting a Japanese exchange student and also the pursuit to locate her inside the ravaged publish-war landscape. Webber ("The Woman Getting a Jewel Earring") will direct in the script by David Klass and Vera Blasi. Yoko Narahashi ("The Ultimate Samurai") and Eugene Nomura will produce with Gary Promote ("Ghost Driver") and Russ Krasnoff ("The Soloist"). Manley is represented by CAA and lawyer Bill Jacobson, while Fox is represented by Management 360, WME and lawyer Craig Jacobson. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

VIDEO: A Evening Time With 'My Week With Marilyn'

Fresh off SAG Award and Golden Globe nominations for be employed in "My Week With Marilyn," stars Michelle Williams and Kenneth Branagh spoke to Back Stage and SAG Foundation site visitors undertaking a screening in the film Jan. 6. It tales your building from the film "The Prince as well as the Showgirl," with Branagh playing actor-director Laurence Olivier and Williams coping with the role in the legendary Lana Turner.Williams states director Simon Curtis offered her the spend no audition, but she really preferred to audition. "It's a funny factor. From the waiting throughout the next day of i would not have to audition over and over again," Williams mentioned. "However preferred to understand that we could take action, which i needed another person to see me by getting an empirical knowing that I really could really take action.InchBecause it switched out, due to a while and organizing constraints, she never did formally audition, but it's apparent within the rave reviews that Williams is fantastic for the role. Really, everyone else not only gave both stars standing ovations after they were introduced, but additionally gave the large event a standing ovation if the was over. By Jenelle Riley The month of the month of january 14, 2012 PHOTO CREDIT Kevin Parry Fresh off SAG Award and Golden Globe nominations for be employed in "My Week With Marilyn," stars Michelle Williams and Kenneth Branagh spoke to Back Stage and SAG Foundation site visitors undertaking a screening in the film Jan. 6. It tales your building from the film "The Prince as well as the Showgirl," with Branagh playing actor-director Laurence Olivier and Williams coping with the role in the legendary Lana Turner.Williams states director Simon Curtis offered her the spend no audition, but she really preferred to audition. "It's a funny factor. From the waiting throughout the next day of i would not have to audition over and over again," Williams mentioned. "However preferred to understand that I really could take action, which i needed another person to see me by getting an empirical knowing that I really could really take action.InchBecause it switched out, due to a while and organizing constraints, she never did formally audition, but it's apparent within the rave reviews that Williams is fantastic for the role. Really, everyone else not only gave both stars standing ovations after they were introduced, but furthermore gave the large event a standing ovation if the was over.

Richard Threlkeld dies at 74

ABC News states veteran news correspondent Richard Threlkeld continues to be wiped out inside a vehicle accident. The 74-year-old Threlkeld died Friday morning in Amagansett, N.Y., and was pronounced dead at Southampton Hospital. He resided nearby in East Hampton. Threlkeld, who labored for ABC News from 1982-89, spent nearly all his career at CBS News, retiring in 1998. He would be a reporter, anchor and bureau chief for CBS in excess of two-and-a-half decades. He covered the Persian Gulf War and also the Vietnam War, the Patty Hearst kidnapping and trial, and also the murder of Robert F. Kennedy. His final assignment at CBS was as Moscow correspondent. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com