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24 Hours: Charlize Theron is set to star and Courtney Love is in final negotiations to join her in the action-thriller "24 Hours" for director Luis Mandoki. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a mid-March start is being targeted. Written by Greg Iles, "24 Hours" is about a physician and his wife (Theron) who take matters into their own hands when their daughter is abducted by two experienced kidnappers (one of whom would be played by Love) with a seemingly foolproof plan.

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Ali: Jada Pinkett Smith has joined the cast as Sonji Roi, Ali's first wife. Roi, a cocktail waitress and model, married Ali in 1964, shortly after they met. But her conflict with his extreme loyalty to the Nation Of Islam was blamed for the end of their marriage less than two years later. According to THR, Pinkett Smith will shoot her role in "Ali" prior to jetting to Australia in March to join the second and third installments of "The Matrix."

The Superconducting Supercollider of Sparkle Creek, Wisconsin: In a pre-emptive strike, the Walt Disney Co. has slapped down $2.5 million for Koepp and John Kamps' original script "The Superconducting Supercollider of Sparkle Creek, Wisconsin" for Koepp to direct. The project will be produced by Barry Sonnenfeld and Gavin Polone. Under terms of the deal, Koepp will receive an additional $750,000 plus what THR sources said is a sizable back end that includes a $1.25 million deferment. "Superconducting" is a science fiction comedy about a small-town sheriff and the physicist whose team of scientists has built a particle accelerator beneath her unsuspecting town.

Spider-Man: The Gents at CHUD landed an exclusive look at Tobey Maguire in the 'Spider-Man' costume today. The pic will also appear in the upcoming Entertainment Weekly. [UPDATE: head over to Coming Attractions for a terrific new photo and various other 'Spidey' newsbits. Thanks to Nick and Patrick!

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind: Johnny Depp is in final negotiations to star in "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind," a biopic based on the autobiography of Chuck Barris, the host of "The Gong Show" who claimed to moonlight as a CIA spook. George Clooney is in negotiations to co-star opposite Depp, who will play Barris, with Clooney taking the role of CIA recruiting agent Jim Byrd. Bryan Singer ("X-Men") will direct the $30-35 million Renaissance Films project, which is expected to go into production in the first quarter.

The Maker's Mark: A review of Jack Olsen's script for "Mark," dated January 18th, 1996. This project could be inching closer to the silver screen after years in development hell. Some spoilers. Thanks to Stax.

The Maker's Mark - Script Review (Positive)

The Hulk: Ang Lee ("Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon") is coming aboard to direct Universal Pictures' "The Hulk." The project is being produced by Gale Anne Hurd and Marvel Studios president Avi Arad. THR sources said that it was "X-Men" co-writer David Hayter's draft of the script that clinched Lee's decision to direct the project. "The Hulk" is about a research scientist named Bruce Banner and his monstrous, green-skinned alter ego, the Hulk. Lee's version of the film will be set in Berkeley, Calif., with such plot points as the misunderstood Hulk being pursued by the military while attempting to ward off threatening evil forces. There is also a love story between Banner and a fellow female scientist.

Posters: One for the upcoming horror film "Valentine," directed by Jamie Blanks ("Urban Legend"). It stars David Boreanaz, Denise Richards, Marley Shelton, Katherine Heigl and Jessica Capshaw. Also one for the WWII sniper drama "Enemy at the Gates," starring Jude Law, Joseph Fiennes, Ed Harris, Rachel Weisz and Bob Hoskins. Thanks to WB and Pix Poster Cellar.

Welcome to Collinwood: Courtney Love has signed on to co-star opposite Jennifer Esposito, Louis Guzman and Isaiah Washington in "Welcome to Collinwood." Variety reports that the heist comedy centers on a gang of social misfits who concoct a desperate plan to redeem their poverty-stricken lives. Anthony and Joe Russo will direct, while Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney will produce via their Section Eight banner. Shooting is slated to start in early April.

Script Reviews: Another look at the shooting script for "Evolution," written by Don Jakoby, David Diamond & David Weissman. Also a review of the Stephen King script "Desperation," as well as Akiva Goldsman's screenplay for the Ron Howard/Russell Crowe project "A Beautiful Mind." Some spoilers. Thanks to Chris, Johnny and Jawad.

Evolution - Script Review (Positive)
Desperation - Script Review (Positive)
A Beautiful Mind - Script Review (Positive)

The Good Girl: Jennifer Aniston ("Friends") is in negotiations to topline the indie feature "The Good Girl" for director Miguel Arteta and producer Matthew Greenfield ("Chuck & Buck"). Written by Mike White, "Girl" has Aniston playing the role of a young woman who works as a discount store clerk in a small town. Unhappy in her marriage to a man who is infertile because of a dope-smoking habit, she begins an affair with the store's newly hired cashier and gets pregnant. Her new boyfriend, who has serious issues of his own, steals money from the store's safe for the two of them to run away, but the plan is short-lived as he is shot and killed by the store's security guard. According to THR, the project is due to begin shooting in March.

The Country Bears: Haley Joel Osment ("The Sixth Sense") has been signed to voice the central character for the Walt Disney Co.'s live-action feature "The Country Bears" for director Peter Hastings. Shooting is scheduled to begin next month. The eight bears in the film will be suit-performers inside radio-controlled bear costumes complete with detailed facial articulation created by the Jim Henson Creature Shop. Osment and other actors will provide the voices of the bears. According to THR, the cast also will include human characters, including some yet-to-be-named music stars in cameos. The story follows a 10-year-old bear, Beary (voiced by Osment), who has been raised by a human family, unaware that he is adopted until his jealous brother tells him. Beary leaves home and goes to Tennessee in search of his purpose in life. Once there, he learns that the historic Country Bear Hall is about to be torn down, and he organizes a benefit concert to save it. But first, he must reunite the once-successful band the Country Bears, who had bitterly broken up years before.