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'Transformers' fansite [TFW5000.com](http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-just-movie-31/empire-magazine-features-sentinel-prime-and-optimus-prime-from-transformers-dark-of-the-moon-171576/) has got a hold of the cover scans of the next issue of Empire magazine, which promises to reveal our first look at some of the new characters in **'Transformers: Dark of the Moon,'** including a new Prime, as well as a few specific plot points for the film. -
[Universal has purchased](http://www.deadline.com/2011/02/universal-acquires-hot-berlin-title-tinker-tailor-soldier-spy-with-oscar-winner-colin-firth-gary-oldman-tom-hardy/) the **Tomas Alfredson**-directed remake of the brilliant spy thriller **'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy'** for U.S. distribution. Their current plan for a November or December release means you may be hearing a lot about the film during awards season this time next year. -
Producer **Adam Shankman** [has confirmed](http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=74773) **Tom Cruise** for the big-screen adaptation of the musical **'Rock of Ages.'** Cruise will be filling the role of Jaxx. -
**Tobe Hooper** will direct **'Djinn,'** a horror movie set in the United Arab Emirates about a couple who are [haunted by evil genies](http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/42836/tobe-hoopers-djinn-haunt-theatres). -
A quartet of [new **'Green Lantern'** posters](http://www.dailyblam.com/news/2011/02/26/sneak-peek-four-green-lantern-movie-wall-posters) has cropped up online and they look ... bad.