Rob Zombie finally discussed plot details for his upcoming 70’s-set hicksploitation action picture “Tyrannosaurus Rex.” In an interview with MTV, he says its a cross between “Straight Time” (the 1978 Dustin Hoffman film about an ex-con trying to go straight) and Martin Scorsese’s “Raging Bull” and it deals with a washed-up ex-con prizefighter wandering into the world of underground bare knuckle brawling. [MTV]
Jamie Campbell-Bower, the frankly hideous scamp at Johnny Depp’s side for most of “Sweeney Todd,” has joined the cast of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.” He’ll play the leader of an Italian coven of vampires who will probably look like they masturbate to Noxema commercials. After a startling DVD performance for the first film (three million in its first day!), expectations are high for the latest installment in this aggressively unnecessary series. [Variety]
As we revealed last week, Kanye West and Spike Jonze are making a music video that’s actually going to be an elaborate short between 10-15 minutes featuring, but not necessarily highlighting, West’s single “See You In My Nightmares.” Jonze’s producing partner says, “Essentially, we’ve been editing it whenever we had time — it’ll be a couple of weeks on and then a couple of weeks off. … Nobody’s making any money on it, so it’s sort of like, ‘Hey, let’s get in there and edit on night and weekends.’ “However, there’s no word on when the project will see the light of day. [MTV]
Proving once and for all that he is the dorkiest action star in Hollywood, Vin Diesel revealed that he turned down the role of “Daredevil” because, as he states, “I do my own superhero movies.” Presumably, it was between “Daredevil” and “xXx” when he made the decision (way to pick your poison there, Vin), but its hard to believe Vin wouldn’t be interested if approached for the planned “Daredevil” reboot. He also talks about moviegoers watching his films and getting that “superhero feel,” which I presume suggests why “Babylon A.D.” reminded us of “Barb Wire.” [MTV]