Orlando Bloom is back as Legolas for ‘The Hobbit’

Orlando Bloom will be using again his bow and arrow as he is now officially reprising his role of Legolas in the upcoming two-part screen adaptation of "The Hobbit", a Lord of the Rings prequel.

Director Peter Jackson says (via Facebook):

"Ten years ago, Orlando Bloom created an iconic character with his portrayal of Legolas. I'm excited to announce today that we'll be revisiting Middle Earth with him once more. I’m thrilled to be working with Orlando again. Funny thing is, I look older—and he doesn’t! I guess that's why he makes such a wonderful elf."

After Bloom decided no to return for the fourth "Pirates" movie, many fans are surely glad this time around as his character as Legolas will be back in action in this two-part prequel.

[Photo courtesy by Larry Busacca/Getty Images]

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New "Cars 2" TV spot

Here's the latest TV spot for Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar's sure hit 3D sequel "Cars 2", aired during the Nascar's Daytona 500.

Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship to exciting new places in Cars 2 when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.

Torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret spy mission, Mater's action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. Adding to the fast-paced fun is a colorful new all-car cast that includes secret agents, menacing villains and international racing competitors.

Featuring the voices of Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Jason Isaacs, Joe Mantegna, John Ratzenberger, Peter Jacobson, Guido Quaroni, Franco Nero, Thomas Kretschmann, Paul Dooley, Bonnie Hunt, Cheech Marin, and Tony Shalhoub.

Ready to zoom and roll out on June 24, 2011.