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AGENTS OF SHIELD Enlists Adrianne Palicki

G.I.Joe star Adrianne Palicki has been tapped to guest-star as Marvel superspy Bobbi Morse. Best known to comic book fans as Mockingbird, Palicki's character will appear in the fifth episode of the Marvel procedural with the potential to return; the episode will find her popping in perhaps not as an ally to Coulson (Clark Gregg) and his team. Palicki joins a rapidly growing roster of guest stars heading to Agents of SHIELD's second run. She joins Kyle MacLachlan as Skye's (Chloe Bennet) father; Lucy Lawless as SHIELD veteran Isabelle Hartly; Reed Diamond as Hydra villain Daniel Whitehall (aka Kraken); Nick Blood as a mercenary Coulson reaches out to for help; Henry Simmons as agent Alphonso "Mac" Mackenzie; and Simon Kassianides as Bakshi. Agents of SHIELD will also feature Carl “Crusher” Creel (a.k.a. Absorbing Man) in the S.H.I.E.L.D. season two premiere. Creel is being brought to life on the small screen by actor Brian Patrick Wade, who recently portrayed another dangerous baddie (named Ennis) on MTV's Teen Wolf television show.

MARVEL IS LISTENING TO FAN REQUESTS FOR BLACK PANTHER & CAPTAIN MARVEL

Marvel is strongly considering developing Black Panther and Captain Marvel for the silver screen sometime in the next 5 years. In a recent interview, Marvel Studios president of production Kevin Feige, the face of Marvel Studios, said, “Both Black Panther and Captain Marvel are characters on which development work has been done on and continues to be done. There is public interest… it's a question I get asked more than anything else. More than Iron Man 4. More than The Avengers 3. And that's sort of the first time that's really happened to us so I think that makes a difference. I think that's something we have to pay attention to.” So far, we know about the following Marvel films: The Avengers: Age of Ultron releases on May 1, 2015, Ant-Man on July 17, 2015, Captain America 3 on May 6, 2016, and Guardians of the Galaxy 2 on July 28, 2017.

Sibi & Christian Bale Welcome Baby Boy!

Their brood just got a little bigger as Christian Bale's wife Sibi has given birth to their second child. At this point, the only detail available is that the newborn is indeed a boy, giving the Bales' nine-year-old daughter Emmeline a little brother. Of course, Christian has always been very protective of his personal life, so it's unlikely that the Bales will confirm name, weight or other specifics regarding their new arrival. However, in 2008, the “Dark Knight Rises” star told Parade he's not nearly as serious at home as he is in public - "I'm a court jester. My wife and daughter come with me on location. It's the most ideal mix. These wonderful distractions actually make me better at what I do."

MARDAANI FIRST YRF FILM TO GET 'ADULTS ONLY' CERTIFICATE

The much awaited Rani Mukerji-starrer film `Mardaani` has landed itself an `A` certificate, leaving the the producers unhappy. This will be the first Yash Raj Films flick that has got an `adults only` certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). As per reports, `Mardaani` has some scenes and dialogues that compelled the censor board to pass off the film with an `A` certificate only. However, YRF chief Aditya Chopra reportedly wanted that a strong message that the film wants to convey should reach all, especially girls in the vulnerable age group of 12 years and above. Directed by Pradeep Sarkar `Mardaani` is based on human trafficking. It was released in India yesterday on August 22.

How Scarlett Johansson Hides Her Pregnancy in Avengers 2

When news came of Johansson's pregnancy, there was speculation that it could derail the production of Avengers: Age Of Ultron, to be released next year. There was also concern that it could potentially change the content of the film (i.e., cutting down Johansson's character to accommodate her pregnancy). In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, director of the film, Joss Whedon said this would not be the case: “We're not avoiding any of the danger because the stuntwomen do the danger—as has always been the case. We didn't trim any scenes. We're like: We'll make it work.” Scarlett Johansson had multiple body doubles for her scenes, guaranteeing they can be utilized in the best shots possible to resemble Johansson's body type. Each of her three doubles also has a set of dots on their face, all in preparation of post-production, wherein Johansson's face will digitally replace each of the doubles.

'MINORITY REPORT' TV SERIES IN DEVELOPMENT

Steven Spielberg is developing a TV series based on his 2002 sci-fi hit Minority Report, which will be penned by Godzilla writer Max Borenstein. Now, the deal hasn't closed quite yet, but should the series go forward, Spielberg is expected to choose an actor as the lead, just as he did with Halle Berry on CBS' newest sci-fi drama Extant. Minority Report is actually based on a short story by author Philip K. Dick, which starred Tom Cruise as PreCrime Captain John Anderton, a policeman in 2054 who used humans with precognitive abilities to stop murders before they happened. This isn't the first “pre-crime” science fiction series to debut on CBS. Back in 2011, Person of Interest – which has a similar premise – premiered to high ratings and great reviews.

SHAH RUKH KHAN AND KAJOL TO BE PAIRED ON SCREEN AGAIN?

What if one of the most lovable reel jodis in Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol comes together once again for a film? Reportedly, `Singham Returns` director Rohit Shetty has plans to rope in the two for his next untitled movie. However, no formal announcement or confirmation has been made by either parties. The movie will surely be a treat for SRK-Kajol fans, who have not seen them perform together, since `My Name Is Khan`, which released in 2010. Meanwhile, Shetty`s Ajay Devgn starrer `Singham Returns` is minting money at the box-office window. The film has earned Rs 77.64 crore in just four days of its release.

GISELE BUNDCHEN BECOMES THE WORLD'S HIGHEST-PAID MODEL!

Gisele Bundchen has been named the highest-paid model in the world. The supermodel has earned approximately USD 47 million in the last 12 months, reportedly. The announcement is not surprising, since the 34-year-old Brazilian beauty has been a major campaign star, appearing in ads for H&M, Stuart Weitzman, Balenciaga and Sonia Rykiel. Victoria`s Secret models Doutzen Kroes and Adriana Lima have secured the second place, both earning about USD 8 million. Joining Kate Moss and Miranda Kerr with an estimated USD 7 million is newcomer Kate Upton, who became the new face of cosmetic brand Bobbi Brown in March. Also added to this year`s Forbes list are Cara Delevingne, Karlie Kloss, Anja Rubik and Jourdan Dunn.