Christoph Waltz to replace Nicholas Cage in The Green Hornet

October 2nd, 2009 Film: "Inglourious Basterds"; Director: Quentin Tarantino; Cast: Brad Pitt, Mlanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Daniel Brhl, Diane Kruger, Jacky Ido; Rating: **1/2 Everything that comes out of Hollywood need not be always perfect. Even if the filmmaker at the helm of affairs is none other than Quentin Tarantino, an institution in himself, one can't get extraordinary results in each of his outings.

October 2nd, 2009 NICOLAS CAGE is in more financial trouble - a bank is suing him for breach of contract. The actor is facing a $2 million (GBP1.3 million) lawsuit for allegedly breaching contract on an agreed monthly sum to East West Bank.

September 17th, 2009 NICOLAS CAGE is in line for a bizarre honour - he is set to be named as a Knight of Creativity of Camelot Castle in England, after visiting the historic venue and supporting its Icons of the Future program. If he is approved, the actor's new title would be Sir Nicholas Cage of Camelot.

September 15th, 2009 NGLORIOUS BASTERDS star CHRISTOPH WALTZ is replacing NICOLAS CAGE as the villain in forthcoming superhero movie THE GREEN HORNET. The Austrian actor impressed film fans and critics with his portrayal of Nazi officer Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's World War Two action movie and he's set to fill the shoes of Hornet's arch-enemy Mr X, according to Hollywood Daily.

September 14th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Nicolas Cage is auctioning off his Los Angeles mansion, which once belonged to celebs like Tom Jones and Dean Martin. The sources had said that Cage had sold the 'Pink Palace' to designer Christian Audigier's for just over 9.3 million pounds, however, now reports suggest the Con Air star has decided to sell his home as part of a sealed bid sale, reports the Daily Express.

September 10th, 2009 SETH ROGEN's superhero movie THE GREEN HORNET is facing another setback - the film is without a villain after NICOLAS CAGE scrapped plans to appear in the blockbuster. Cage was in talks to take on the role of the Hornet's arch-enemy Mr X, but has walked away from the project following a disagreement with studio bosses over his deal, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

September 9th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - After months of will he, won't he, Nicolas Cage, who was tipped as the villain in Michel Gondry's "Green Hornet", has officially declined to play the negative character. Imdb.com reports a source saying that "the actor and the studio were not able to come to terms on a deal." It seems that time was the main constraint for Cage, who has accepted to do director Roger Donaldson's thriller "Drive Angry and The Hungry Rabbit Jumps" and is also juggling producing and exec producing on a number of other projects.

September 2nd, 2009 Funnyman SETH ROGEN's debut as a masked crimefighter in upcoming superhero movie THE GREEN HORNET has been delayed for a second time, following more production setbacks. French filmmaker Michel Gondry stepped in to take charge of the comic book movie in July (09), replacing director Stephen Chow.

August 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - U.S tax officials have reportedly demanded Nicolas Cage a whopping 6.2 million dollars. The actor had allegedly failed to keep up with his taxes in 2007, which eventually made Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officials to take their case to a court in Louisiana.

July 24th, 2009 LONDON - Quentin Tarantino was overwhelmed when he was greeted by screaming fans at the red carpet in London for the UK premiere of his World War II epic Inglourious Basterds. The director was joined by actors from the film, Diane Kruger and Christoph Waltz, while singer Rihanna and actor Mickey Rourke were among the VIP guests, reports the BBC.

July 23rd, 2009 'Eternal Sunshine' director to do 'Green Hornet'HONG KONG — "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" director Michel Gondry has replaced Hong Kong comedian Stephen Chow as director of the Columbia Pictures adaptation of the TV series "The Green Hornet," a studio spokesman said Thursday. Nicolas Cage and Cameron Diaz are also in talks to star in the movie, Columbia Pictures spokesman Steve Elzer said.

July 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage showed his softer side after he ditched a movie wrap party to chat to a homeless fan standing outside. The "Ghostrider" actor became acquaintances with the vagrant while filming the upcoming adventure film "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" in New York City, as the man often stopped by the set, reports contactmusic.com.

July 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Nicolas Cage and Cameron Diaz are reportedly in talks with the Columbia Pictures to star in the film 'The Green Hornet'. Cage could play the gangster villain in the film while Diaz may be cast as a reporter and love interest, reports Variety.

July 14th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage's new movie The Sorcerer's Apprentice turned into a washout due to heavy rains. The city was hit with more than double the usual levels of rainfall, causing cast and crew members of the fantasy film a series of logistical nightmares, reported femalefirst.co.uk "In 38 days on set, we had 32 days of rain, which didn't help us, said Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of the film.

July 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actress Cameron Diaz is reportedly in talks to star in comic book movie Green Hornet. According to EW.com, the Charlie's Angels star has been offered to play the lead, opposite Canadian actor Seth Rogen.