IRON MAN

Something's fishy -- on one hand, noted celebrity watcher Robin Leach reported that the Robert Downey Jr.-fueled production would be shooting at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas until Wednesday. However, director Jon Favreau posted a note in his MySpace group message board that principal photography had been completed in Vegas, and indirectly confirmed a rumor that an Oscar-winning actress might have a cameo in the movie.

TRANSFORMERS

Always metal upon metal -- in quotes at Sci Fi Wire, screenwriter Roberto Orci characterized the blockbuster as "'E.T.' with action." Orci said, "There's a lot of great richness in terms of, you know, Optimus Prime is a great character in any incarnation. The friendships, which are great. It's just a great idea for an approach to a movie."

Meanwhile, Superhero Hype has video interviews with the cast talking about their involvement in the project.

Finally, reader Tom Williams sent in this link showing a poster for the new animated series.

HEROES

Creator Tim Kring was interviewed after the big press conference we covered last week but discussing the idea of monitors in the hallways at SDCC and noting some throwaway characters that might be seen again.

STARDUST

Ain't It Cool News has four reviews of the Neil Gaiman adaptation: three positive ones and one negative.

QUIET ON THE SET

We can't do this without you. The rumors, the scoops, the set photos -- they're all fueled by passionate fans emailing in the goods. The ones who ask, "What do you mean your sister's dating somebody who works for Miles Millar?" The ones who know the code names of movie projects and scour city permit filings for them. The devoted, the involved. Fans, just like you. Whatever you know, we wanna know, and whether you want your name shouted to the web's rafters or kept closer than a classified report, we've got you covered like a comforter. Broadcasting live from Los Angeles, this is your humble scribe Hannibal Tabu saying thank you for your time and indulgence, and "enough talk -- let's go make with the 'biff' and the 'pow' already."