Date Set for 'Sherlock Holmes' sequel

Warner Bros. has scheduled "Sherlock Holmes 2" for a mid-December 2011 release and is also getting closer to giving the go-ahead for a movie about beloved DC Comics superhero "Flash."

In addition, WB chairman and CEO Barry Meyer has also released a list of more Warner films set to be released in 2011:

Red Riding Hood: April 22 

The Hangover 2: May 26 

Green Lantern (3D): June 17 

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II (3D): July 15
Journey to the Center of the Earth 2 (3D): Sept. 23 

Happy Feet 2 (3D): Nov. 18 

New Year's Eve: Dec. 9

It's already been said that 2011 seems to be the BIG year for films ALL-YEAR round, and this just solidifies that statement.

Godzilla coming back to the Big Screen!

According to Variety, durable special effects juggernaut Godzilla will return to the bigscreen in 2012, with Legendary Pictures producing.

Legendary will co-produce with Warner Bros., which is co-financing. The Godzilla project's been something of an open secret in recent months after Legendary execs began talking with potential directors. Legendary held off on making a public announcement until it closed its rights deal with Japan's Toho Co., which has overseen more than 25 Godzilla films.

Legendary said it's planning to announce a director shortly, and indicated that its Godzilla will pay respects to the original pic rather than follow up on Sony's 1998 Godzilla.

Legendary noted Monday that Godzilla will fall under its co-production and co-financing deal with Warner Bros. Legendary's productions with Warners have included The Dark Knight, 300 and The Hangover. Lynn Harris is overseeing for Warners.

Speculation about a new Godzilla has been active since last summer, with the Bloody Disgusting web site reporting in August that the project was in development. No Warners films are yet dated for 2012.

*story by Dave McNary (Variety)