Access Week In Geek (May 27, 2011): Who Might Be Directing Hugh Jackman In ‘The Wolverine’?

In the AccessHollywood.com Week In Geek, who might be stepping up to direct Hugh Jackman in “The Wolverine?”… What may delay the planned release date of the “Star Trek” sequel ? And, there is a full trailer park with new sneek peaks of “Green Lantern,” “The Muppets,” and “Torchwood.”

ZACH BRAFF GOES TO “OZ” – Deadline reports that Zach Braff will play assistant to James Franco’s Wizard of Oz in the Sam Raimi directed prequel to the classic film that also stars Mila Kunis and Rachel Weisz.

RON HOWARD’S “DARK TOWER” UPDATE – What did Ron Howard tell Entertainment Weekly regarding the delays on his adaptation of Steven King’s epic “Dark Tower” series? And, despite recent reports, Javier Bardem is not locked in for the lead role as Roland Deschain.

SECOND “TREK”DELAYED? – Deadline has the scoop on why we may not see the sequel to JJ Abram’s “Star Trek” on the big screen next as originally planned.

NEW “WOLVERINE”DIRECTOR SHORT LIST REVEALED – Which eight candidates are being considered to sit in the director’s chair of “The Wolverine” left vacant by Darren Aronofsky? Click HERE to find out.

WONDER WOMAN – NBC may have passed on the live action pilot for the fall, but in THIS clip from the animated “Batman: Brave and the Bold,” the iconic Amazon princess shows up to save the day in this fun clip that pays tribute to the 70’s era TV show starring Lynda Carter.

“WEEK IN GEEK” TRAILER PICKS

This epic “Green Lantern” trailer can also be experienced in 3-D on the big screen. Click HERE to watch.

Starz! released a new trailer for “Torchwood: Miracle Day.” Click HERE to watch.

“The Muppets” meet “The Hangover.” Never mind The Wolfpack, here comes The Fuzzy Pack. Click HERE to watch.

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