Word recently broke that director Robert Zemeckis will soon be adapting 'The Nutcracker,' using his favorite toy: 3-D computer animation. His last three films have all been of the same CG-variety, from the groundbreaking 'The Polar Express' to the dull and disappointing 'Beowulf' on to the recently released, middling 'A Christmas Carol.' Based on that track record, it's a tough call to judge whether Zemeckis can crack this nut.

It's about time legendary director Martin Scorsese receives an honoree award.

In this morning's announcement, the HFPA, along with Vera Farmiga, declared that the 'Raging Bull' director will be bestowed with the Cecil B DeMille Award during the January 17 live telecast of The 67th Annual Golden Globes. HFPA chose Scorsese for his "outstanding contributions to the entertainment field," which include the Golden Globe-winning 'The Departed' and 'Gangs of New York.'

Harvey Keitel has just amped up the star power on the latest 'Meet the Parents' sequel, 'Little Fockers,' due for release in July 2010.

Keitel joins 'Focker' regulars Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Blythe Danner and Owen Wilson, as well as Keitel's 'Taxi Driver' co-star Robert De Niro, for the picture; with Jessica Alba and Laura Dern also making their focking debut.

There's been a lot of discussion this year over Oscar's decision to increase the field of Best Picture nominees from five to 10, but there's another category quietly experiencing it's own expansion: Best Animated Feature Film.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a record 20 animated features have been submitted for consideration, which likely will lead to five pictures being in contention this year as opposed to the usual three.

Roland Emmerich has done it again. After destroying half the world in 'Independence Day' and 'The Day After Tomorrow,' the destruction-meister has set his sights on all of Mother Earth in what is probably one of the most anticipated films of the year.

'2012' cashes in on the Internet-stirred fears of an end-of-the-world prediction for Dec. 21, 2012, a prediction often attributed to the Mayans, whose calendar ended on that date. But leave it to Emmerich to figure out in what ways and how doomsday arrives (no spoilers, here). Suffice to say that this demolition derby is breathless.

Don't worry about a coherent plot line or nuanced characterizations. That's not why you're going to see this one. '2012' exists to stimulate your eyes, ears and brain with nonstop big-screen excitement. The critics know this and generally have given the film kudos for what it is: one big WOW. Check out reviews after the jump.

This film, like its subject matter, is undead. 'Mad Men' writer-producer Marti Noxon will be penning the DreamWorks Studios remake -- revamp? -- of Fright Night. Noxon, no stranger to the cult of smart and funny vampires, cut her teeth as a producer on both 'Angel' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'

The project has been in development for some time. The 1985 cult classic horror-comedy originally starred William Ragsdale, pre-Herman's Head, as a teenager who learns his next door neighbor is a vampire, as well as Roddy McDowall, the cynical local late-night horror showcase host. Fans will probably best remember the movie for the graphic "crucifixing" of the over-the-top obnoxious Evil Eddie vampire character.

'Premium Rush,' a bike-messenger chase flick, is being fast-tracked at Sony -- so twentysomething actors, hone up on those daredevil cycling skills now.

David Koepp is best known as one of Hollywood's highest-paid screenwriters of blockbusters like 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,' 'Panic Room,' and 'Spider-Man', but 'Rush' will mark the first time he'll be helming as well as scripting a big-budget action flick. Koepp has directed a number of smaller films, such as the comedy 'Ghost Town," starring Ricky Gervais.