Rhys Infans Nabs Villain Role in 'Spider-Man' Reboot

FROM MTV SPLASH PAGE: After rumors that ranged from Michael Fassbender to Philip Seymour Hoffman, it appears that the villain in director Marc Webb's "Spider-Man" reboot has finally been found in the form of Rhys Ifans.
Deadline reports the breaking news that Sony Pictures Entertainment has offered the lead villain role in "Spider-Man" to the Welsh [...]

Stephen Fry surprised some Apple loyalists today by heaping praise on top of Microsoft's new Windows Phone 7 devices. He's been a vocal supporter of Apple products in the past, but he offered an explanation of his open-minded position on Twitter.

In other tweets, everyone seemed to have a picture with someone else to share in the last 24 hours. "Weird Al" Yankovic arm wrestled with Fred Willard; Selena Gomez hit up a Katy Perry show; Ludacris went cruising with Tyrese Gibson; and Hugh Hefner hosted "Social Network" producer Dana Brunetti at the Playboy Mansion for a screening. Links to the pics await you after the jump along with Edgar Wright remembering the late Solomon Burke.

I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is Twitter-Wood for October 11, 2010.

Twitter Pic of the Day:

@alyankovic Another Sunday night, another arm-wrestling match with @Fred_Willard... http://twitpic.com/2wmrix

-"Weird Al" Yankovic, Musican/Writer/Actor ("UHF," "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story")

@selenagomez Katy Perry was amazing!! Jenn and I rocked out in our sequins We love you Katy! http://plixi.com/p/49985345

-Selena Gomez, Actress/Musician ("Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie," "Ramona and Beezus")

@edgarwright I once saw Solomon Burke play with Jon Spencer Blues Explosion at the Royal Festival Hall. He performed on a throne. It was amazing. R.I.P.

-Edgar Wright, Director ("Shaun of the Dead," "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World")

@Ludacris Voltron has formed! @Tyrese & @THElarenztate at my crib.We bout to tear the 22 acres to shreds!Who want some? http://plixi.com/p/50079715

-Ludacris, Actor ("Crash," "Hustle and Flow")

@peterfacinelli Rockin the skinny jeans way back when they were simply known as tight hand me downs... http://twitpic.com/2wl9vw

-Peter Facinelli, Actor ("Eclipse," "Nurse Jackie")

@stephenfry Doesn't mean I'm throwing away my iPhone or my BB Torch or Android device. I'm all for biodiversity in te smartphone market #WindowsMobile

-Stephen Fry, Actor ("V for Vendetta," "A Fish Called Wanda")

"The Social Network" pt. 1: @DAVID_A_SLADE Saw "The Social Network" again tonight. Would rather see a good film twice than two bad ones.

-David Slade, Director ("Eclipse," "30 Days of Night")

"The Social Network" pt. 2: @DanaBrunetti With @hughhefner and @jargan at the Playboy Mansion prior to the screening of The Social Network... http://say.ly/lxH3S6

-Dana Brunetti, Producer ("The Social Network," "Casino Jack")

@John_Lithgow Last seconds of #Dexter so great last night. Enter Julia Stiles and the whole series is suddenly re-imagined. Warmest wishes, Trinity.

-John Lithgow, Actor ("Shrek," "Dexter")

@rustyrockets I'm on my way to Leicester Sq for Despicable Me premiere. I feel a bit poorly so please mollycoddle me.

-Russell Brand, Actor ("Get Him to the Greek," "Forgetting Sarah Marshall")

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