Cook Joins "300" Prequel!

Jack O'Connell, known for his role as Cook in the second-generation of "Skins", has been cast in the upcoming "300" prequel, "Battle Of Artmisia". He's been signed up for the role of Calista. This role was previously given to actor Jamie Blackley, but he had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.

"Die Hard 5" Director Is Directing "300" Prequel!

"Die Hard 5" Director, Noam Murro has been given the job of director for the upcoming "300" prequel, "300: Battle Of Artmisia". No one knows wether he'll make this first or if he'll do "Die Hard 5" first, seeing as the next sequel, starring Bruce Willis, is set for a 2012 release. Who knows!!!

"Xerxes" Prequel Retitled!

Warner have announced that they have changed the title of "Xerves" to "300: Battle Of Artemisia". The film is confirmed to be a prequel to the Zach Snyder's 2006 film, "300" and will be set about 10 years before the events of the first film.
Warner have also confirmed that Zach Snyder will deffo not be directing the upcoming prequel, as he's busy with their new 2012 "Superman" film. They have narrowed possible director down to two, Noam Murro and Jaume Collet-Serra. Murro was the guy behind the live-action trailers for the "Halo" franchise. He's also up for the role of director for "Die Hard 5". Collet-Serra directed "Orphan" and is currently helming a new "Dracula" film, "Harker".
Gerard Butler is being offered his role again from the first film, Leonidas. It's yet unknown if he'll return or not, but I'm sure he will..........hopefully.