If there’s one film in pre-production that I’m very, very excited about, it’s James Watkins’ adaptation (screenplay by Jane Goldman) of Susan Hill’s chilling The Woman in Black.

Ace actor Michael Fassbender has already appeared in Watkins’ excellent thriller Eden Lake, but could they be teaming up once again for The Woman in Black? There’s been lots of rumors flying around recently, and well, they’re exactly that. How do I know? I asked James Watkins myself!

The director told me there’s no casting decisions of any kind yet, but he’s certainly not against the idea of working with Fassbender again. Personally, I see the actor as the perfect fit to play the doomed solicitor who becomes haunted by a vengeful apparition.

Come back next week for our ‘exclusive chat’ with one of the UK’s most promising directors and get the low-down on what could be one of the scariest British flicks for years. And if you haven’t seen Eden Lake, then I can’t recommend it enough.

Good evening, readers. We’ve just had this in our mailbox which might get UK and Irish Harry Potter fans in a lathe, even if it is late on a Friday night. UK and Ireland fans of the boy wizard have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork with the winner going on the cover of the UK and Irish Blu-ray. You can take a gander at the individual designs and vote for them through the movie’s Facebook page. Below is the full press release and link.

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To celebrate the countdown to the Blu-ray and DVD release of the record-breaking “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1,” Emma Watson, who plays Hermione Granger, announced today that fans will be given the opportunity to choose the cover art for the UK and Irish Blu-ray release via the Harry Potter UK Page on Facebook.

A poll within the Facebook page will give fans in the U.K. and Ireland the chance to vote for their favourite artwork with the winning choice reproduced on the Blu-ray edition. The official Harry Potter UK page on Facebook currently has 913,439 fans, breaking all previously held records for a UK Facebook film page. www.facebook.com/HarryPotterUK

Sarah Bird, Marketing Director, Warner Home Video UK said: “We’re delighted to be offering our UK and Irish Harry Potter fans the chance to get more involved in the film franchise. This exciting and innovative Facebook initiative for the Blu-ray launch of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 is the first of its kind and further demonstrates our commitment to loyal fans”

In “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1,” Harry, Ron and Hermione set out to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort’s power – the Horcruxes. On their own and on the run, the three must rely on one another more than ever…but Dark Forces threaten to tear them apart. Part 2 in this epic finale to the Harry Potter film series will be in cinemas from July 15th 2011.

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” is directed by David Yates, who also helmed the blockbusters “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” and “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” David Heyman, the producer of all of the Harry Potter films, produced the film, together with David Barron. Screenwriter Steve Kloves adapted the screenplay, based on the book by J.K. Rowling. Lionel Wigram is the executive producer.

Heading the cast, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson reprise their roles as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. The film’s ensemble cast also includes Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Tom Felton, Ralph Fiennes, Brendan Gleeson, Richard Griffiths, John Hurt, Jason Isaacs, Helen McCrory, Bill Nighy, Miranda Richardson, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Timothy Spall, Imelda Staunton, David Thewlis, Julie Walters and Bonnie Wright.

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Source: press release via Thinkjam