I am so excited about this news! First of all, I love Darren Aronofsky (‘Black Swan’), and everything he does. Second of all, I’d watch Christian Bale read the phone book for two hours – let alone an Aronofsky movie. Heck yeah!

Just how do you float a $130 million movie about the end of the world with no movie stars? If you’re Noah director Darren Aronofsky, you try to attach one, ASAP.

Vulture hears that Aronofsky is in talks with Christian Bale about possibly starring in his take on Noah’s Ark, to help secure studio backing for it. Presumably, Aronofsky wants Bale for the lead, even though Noah was 600 years old when the Great Flood hit, and Bale is only 37.

Regardless, locking down Bale early — even before there’s money to make an offer — would have the twofold benefit of both securing a leading man and helping land the rest of the money needed to make such an expensive, effects-driven film. If Bale commits, that would help provide clarity to the trio of studios considering co-financing the movie: While Noah is set up at the Fox-based mini-studio New Regency, its massive budget means that some other studio will need to come in and help with the heavy lifting. For the trio of studios circling the project, which includes Paramount, Summit, and Fox, knowing Bale is in the wings would help them get a forecast on what Noah might make in foreign territories before they commit to making such a pricey picture.

Former Fox production president turned current Regency president Hutch Parker insisted that “there hasn’t been any change [on the project] since it was last reported.”

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Christian Bale, wife Sibi Blazic and their daughter Emmeline go house hunting in London, UK during a filming break of his third Batman film ‘The Dark Knight Rises.’

Love him!

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The stars were out in full force last night for the 83rd Annual Oscar Awards in Hollywood, CA! There were some amazing dresses on the red carpet, and I’ll break them down a bit so you don’t have to sift through one giant post!

These stars wore Gucci to the event: Hilary Swank, James Franco, Javier Bardem, Christian Bale, Josh Brolin, Zachary Levi!

These stars wore Calvin Klein: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes.

PS: Gwyneth Paltrow had one of my favorite dresses of the night! And Jennifer Lawrence looks stunning in red!

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Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Anne Hathaway has been cast as Selina Kyle (aka Catwoman) in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” She will be starring alongside Christian Bale, who returns in the title role of Bruce Wayne/Batman.

Christopher Nolan stated, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Anne Hathaway, who will be a fantastic addition to our ensemble as we complete our story.”

In addition, Tom Hardy has been set to play Bane. Nolan said, “I am delighted to be working with Tom again and excited to watch him bring to life our new interpretation of one of Batman’s most formidable enemies.”

“The Dark Knight Rises” is slated for release on July 20, 2012. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

No word yet on whether or not Anne will don the famous catsuit! (Here’s to hoping she does!)

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January Jones certainly left little to the imagination with her stunning red Versace dress! I loved it! Other stars pictured below: Leighton Meester, Ryan Gosling, Mark Ruffalo, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Christian Bale, Colin Firth, Johnny Depp and Christina Hendricks.

Who’s your favorite?

I kid! I kid! But seriously, doesn’t Christian Bale look like he’s getting ready to take on the role of Jesus?  In my church growing up we had a painting of Jesus knocking on a door – and he looks exactly like that!

Anyway, here is Christian (back to a healthy weight – after his dramatic loss for ‘The Fighter’) and his wife Sibi at last night’s National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Awards Gala

It was announced this morning (along with the other nominations) that Mark & Christian were both nominated for Golden Globes for their roles in ‘The Fighter’. Mark spoke with USA Today this morning, after learning of his nomination:

“I’m just so excited. We just wanted to make this movie, we didn’t think anyone would see it, never mind have all this stuff happen. For everyone to be recognized for their hard work and commitment to portraying these people, who I’ve become close to, it’s thrilling.”

That’s Mark Wahlberg talking to USA TODAY’s Maria Puente.

He said one of his first calls was to Micky Ward, whom he plays in The Fighter, a true story about a pair of brothers and their effort to win a welterweight championship. “He’s thrilled. I told him to make sure his mother and family know about it.”

Wahlberg was at home in L.A. with his family when his agent called at 5 a.m. with the news, which woke up his 11-month-old baby. “It was the best possible wake-up call.”

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