IRON MAN 2

A story at the IESB notes that actor Gary Oldman was on set today. Wait, what? A story at Superhero Hype has Oldman's manager saying the following: "Mr. Oldman did not visit the set of 'Iron Man' and there are currently no plans for him to appear in the film."

Meanwhile, director Jon Favreau tweeted "Mickey Roarke's first day" and noted that "Rourke does not disappoint."

CBR News has the studio's press release about the start of shooting.

Starring Don Cheadle, release date: May 7, 2010.

SMALLVILLE

The rumor at Kryptonsite is that we'll see Tom Welling in plaid for one ... no, two more seasons.

Next episode, "Stiletto," April 23, 2009.

THE PHANTOM

Take a sneak peek at character designs for the new Sci Fi Channel's take on the classic property.

Series debut: 2010.

X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE

CBR News has new production stills from the mutant minded movie.

Starring Hugh Jackman, release date: May 1, 2009.

UMBRELLA ACADEMY

The trade publication Variety reports that Mark Bomback ("Race to Witch Mountain") has been signed to write the Gerard Way adaptation.

No release date announced.

VENOM

According to Sci Fi Wire, Sony is officially moving forward with its Spider-Man spin-off movie focusing on the murderous symbiote. "We had a really great relationship with Sony on ['Zombieland'], and so that was a nice in for us there," Reese said. "It gave us a leg up."

No release date announced.

HEROES

Herosite has the spoiler filled network description for the season finale and production stills from upcoming episode "I Am Sylar."

Next episode, "1961," April 13, 2009.

SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD

Speaking of production stills, director Edgar Wright posted a new photo on his website.

Release date: 2010.

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