While it's already been announced that Peter Jackson will produce The Hobbit films, Sam Raimi is in serious talks to take the director's chair. If this happens, that means the 2 fellas responsible for the 21st century's 2 biggest trilogies (Spiderman and Lord of the Rings) will be crossing streams for the world's return to Middle Earth for the adventures of Bilbo Baggins. Raimi would be perfect considering he can pump out exceptional blockbusters, but also dark cult classics, like 1981's Evil Dead. Sign me up for the stoked list.

Jackass 2.5 is now up for your viewing pleasure, FREE. It features left over footage from Jackass 2, as well as some new stuff. Consider it the ultimate YouTube video.

Jack White of the White Stripes recently kinda-jokingly, but not really, said The Stripes may take a cue from the post-Revolver Beatles (and XTC) by quitting touring altogether and exist only as a studio band. After they chocked up some of the coolest live sets earlier this year by playing in bowling alleys, on moving buses, and boats on the water? Don't do it Jack..

The Zeppelin reunion tour rumors continue to fly, as The Police reunion tours did exactly one year ago. But nothing is official until it is official.

Hawthorne Heights' guitarist recently passed away in his sleep, and the autopsy report indicated it was a result of accidental prescription medication interaction, and has not been ruled as suicidal or an overdose, just an unfortunate combo.

The Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame's class of 2007 has been announced. Madonna, Leonard Cohen, The Ventures, The Dave Clark Five and John Mellencamp. But... still no Stooges? Seriously guys..

And if you haven't heard, The Matrix guys are finally back in the game, with SPEED RACER. Check out the trailer here. It's dope.

Looks like the movie industry is taking notes on the music industry.

Radiohead's 'pay what you want for our new album' approach to "In Rainbows" (self-released on the net earlier this year) may have struck a chord with the guys behind MTV's infamous Jackass series.

Fans of the demented stunt show will get a sequel to last year's feature film, Jackass 2, for totally free on the 'net' starting December 19. Jackass 2.5 (featuring new footage and some outtakes from the 2nd film) will be the ultimate YouTube video to be viewed completely for free at www.Blockbuster.jackassworld.com.

It will only be up till Dec. 31, but will also be for sale on DVD at major retailers starting Dec. 26. Although it's being considered the first "free broadband movie ever distributed by a movie studio," I think realistically it's just a smartly-marketed internet commercial for a beefed up special edition DVD of Jackass 2. (anyone remember Spiderman 2.5? Or Xmen 2.5?)

So make sure you tune in with your high speed internet over the holidays, or you'll miss your chance to see dudes beat the crap out of one another, totally for free, without even going to a seedy bar in the bad part of town.

And speaking of Radiohead, Christmas came awesomely early for me, with my "In Rainbows" discbox arriving on my doorstep yesterday. The album on vinyl, CD, and with bonus tracks, plus a full out gorgeous color booklet. Totally worth the $80. Anyone else shell out the big ones for it?