I know you guys are looking for your next fix of movie news and I got it here… welcome back to another THIS WEEK IN MOVIES!  So what do I have on my list of things to talk about? Well, just keep reading because on the top of my list has to do with the Governator himself. Yup, I am talking about Arnold Schwarzenegger and no this is not about the deficit, taxes or any of his marital problems. Schwarzenegger is reported to be back at acting in Lionsgate’s The Last Stand. From Moviehole here is the Lionsgate press release for the film:

Santa Monica, CA, July 12, 2011– LIONSGATE today announced that Arnold Schwarzenegger will be making his return to film in THE LAST STAND, which the company is developing as a starring vehicle for the former California Governor. The announcement was made by the President of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group Joe Drake, and President of Production Michael Paseornek.

Korean action-suspense master Kim Jee-Woon (A TALE OF TWO SISTERS, THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD) will direct the film, which is to be based on a spec script by Andrew Knauer that was subsequently rewritten by Jeffrey Nachmanoff. Lionsgate has domestic and international distribution rights, with the film having pre-sold well in several overseas territories already. Lorenzo di Bonaventura will be producing the film through di Bonaventura Pictures.

Schwarzenegger will be starring as Sheriff Owens, a man who has resigned himself to a life of fighting what little crime takes place in sleepy border town Sommerton Junction after leaving his LAPD post following a bungled operation that left him wracked with failure and defeat after his partner was crippled. After a spectacular escape from an FBI prisoner convoy, the most notorious, wanted drug kingpin in the hemisphere is hurtling toward the border at 200 mph in a specially outfitted car with a hostage and a fierce army of gang members. He is headed, it turns out, straight for Summerton Junction, where the whole of U.S. law enforcement will have their last opportunity to make a stand and intercept him before he slips across the border forever. At first reluctant to become involved, and then counted out because of the perceived ineptitude of his small town force, Owens ultimately accepts responsibility for one of the most daring face offs in cinema history.

“Arnold Schwarzenegger will bring incredible magnetism to this complex but classic role,” explained Drake of the perfect fit between the material and the star. “When he came on the screen in THE EXPENDABLES, it always electrified the audience. In this film, the Sheriff Owens character grapples with some really tough stuff, but ultimately triumphs, and we knew he’d truly elevate this high octane ride.”

The deal was negotiated for Lionsgate by Motion Picture Group Senior Exec VP Rob McEntegart. Schwarzenegger is represented by CAA, who negotiated the deal on his behalf along with attorneys Jake Bloom and Patrick Knapp of Bloom Hergott et al., LLP. Jee-Woon is also represented by CAA.

Edward Norton

I am sure there is a mix bag of reactions to this but we will just wait to see what happens with this one.  But moving on to another action movie we have the Bourne Legacy.  If you have been keeping up with us here at Whargarbl then you know that Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass are not returning to the franchise.

In Bourne Legacy actor Jeremy Renner is to play an agent similar to Jason Bourne, Rachel Weisz is also starring as the love interest and more recently Edward Norton is in negotiations to play the villain (Screen Rant). It is still up in the air as to what villain role Norton will play so stay tuned for more news. Next on the agenda is Chris Nolan’s Dark Knight Rises. I know Nolan likes to give information on his Batman movies by piecemeal and he is keeping it up with this new teaser poster:

Without giving away any major details the poster is a good indication of the epic destruction to come. Like most of the bits and pieces that Nolan releases we are left wanting more.  While you guys digest all that info lets take a look at the standings with Yahoo! Movies:

1. Transformers: Dark of the Moon

2. Horrible Bosses

3. Zookeeper

4. Cars 2

5. Bad Teacher

6. Larry Crowne

7. Super 8

8. Monte Carlo

9. Mr. Popper’s Penguins

10. Green Lantern

If you can’t get enough movies then you can also check out some DVD releases. Out now is the Johnny Depp animated film Rango. To help you decide check out this Blu-ray special feature clip:

So if you have any thoughts, opinions or questions feel free to leave them in the comments section down below…Thanks!