Buzz Break: Tim Burton Edges Closer to Monsterpocalypse

· Various interests have various reasons for dropping hints about Tim Burton's next project, and today it's Monsterpocalypse's turn. A co-producer says screenwriter John August is hard at work on the board-game adaptation for a film that could arrive in theaters by the end of 2012. Your move, Dark Shadows.

More Buzz Break after the jump:

· Watch out if you're planning a visit to the Peruvian Amazon! You'll want to make sure you get your shots for Avatar fever before you make the trip.

· While most of the world is awaiting the latest and greatest Christian Bale/Mel Gibson mashup, Frank Rich is still peeved about the whole Passion of the Christ kerfuffle.

· Is your name Cyrus? Do you live in L.A.? Jonah Hill wants a word with you -- or at least an audience with you. (Sorry, Miley, you don't count.)

· Hey! Welcome back the lamented film-chatter site Spout.com after an extended hiatus! Related: Get ready for Blogdanovich, which is exactly what it sounds like.