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The most controversial film of the year is a movie that won't even make it to theaters until next summer. Ron Howard's adaptation of the best-selling novel The DaVinci Code is already being maligned by concerned Christian groups, including conservative Catholic groups like The Catholic League and Opus Dei.

And, believe it or not, Howard and his studio are actually listening. According to the New York Times, many Christian organizations have approached the studio about the film's possible offensiveness. The studio has responded by asking how they might alter the novel's plot to make it less controversial among Christian audiences.

Christian consultants have given them several suggestions, among them a reworking of the story's central premise—that Jesus and Mary Magdalene had a child together—and a removal of an unfavorable reference to Catholic group Opus Dei.

Nicole Kidman set to star in Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Empire)
Remake of 1950s sci-fi/horror film simply titled Invasion.

Disney unveils artwork for upcoming animated features (Jim Hill Media)
Toy Story 3 among the films in production.

Sony sued over quoting fake movie critic (MSN)
Moviegoers who saw The Patriot or A Knight's Tale get their money back.

Terry Gilliam prepares for release of two new films (TIME)
The director of Brazil and 12 Monkeys readies first new movies in seven years.

Owen Wilson on board for Zoolander sequel (Moviehole)
Actor also discusses possible Starsky and Hutch 2.

Penguins march into box office Top 10 (Cincinnati Post)
Antarctic documentary finds surprising success.

Pixar readies new short film (The Age)
Details for pre-Cars featurette unveiled.

Brittany Murphy talks Sin City 2 (Moviehole)
Sequel to violent neo-noir set for summer 2006 release.

Star Wars props earn big bucks at auction (MSN)
Luke's lightsaber sold for $200,600.

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