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The season six Lost DVD could include an extended finale, reports have said.

An ABC source allegedly told TV Guide Magazine that the boxset will feature around 20 minutes of additional footage.

“It’s in production now,” the insider claimed.

“[Executive producers] Damon [Lindelof] and Carlton [Cuse] wanted to offer fans answers to additional questions they couldn’t get to in the body of the final show.”

The source did not confirm the length of the extra scenes.

The series finale of Lost airs on May 23 at 9pm on ABC in the US and on May 28 at 9pm on Sky1 in the UK.

The upcoming fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie will be shot in 3D, Walt Disney Pictures has announced.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides will be filmed in Disney Digital 3D for a US release date of May 20, 2011.

The sequel is directed by Rob Marshall and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, who also backed last year’s 3D adventure film G-Force.

Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush have signed to reprise their roles in the film, which also stars Penelope Cruz, Ian McShane and San Claflin.

Iron Man 2 has remained at the top of the US box office.

The blockbuster earned $53 million this week, and has surpassed its $200 million budget after just two weeks on release.

Debuting this week are Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe, at number two with a mere $37.1 million for the $200 million-budgeted epic, followed by Letters To Juliet in third with $13.7 million and Just Wright in fourth with $8.5 million.

How To Train Your Dragon drops to fifth place with $5.1 million after eight weeks in the top ten, while Furry Vengeance falls to number nine with $2.3 million and Clash Of The Titans drops to tenth place with $1.2 million.

The US box office top ten in full:

1. (1) Iron Man 2 – $53,000,000
2. (-) Robin Hood – $37,114,000
3. (-) Letters To Juliet – $13,750,000
4. (-) Just Wright – $8,500,000
5. (3) How To Train Your Dragon – $5,120,000
6. (2) A Nightmare On Elm Street – $4,700,000
7. (4) Date Night – $4,000,000
8. (5) The Back-Up Plan – $2,465,000
9. (6) Furry Vengeance – $2,300,000
10. (7) Clash Of The Titans – $1,255,000

James Cameron and Francis Ford Coppola have reportedly clashed over the future of 3D films.

Avatar director Cameron said 2D would soon be outdated as the industry standard, with 3D technology being embraced in all forms of entertainment.

However, Coppola argued that 3D was now “tiresome” and said he couldn’t see the benefit, reports The Daily Telegraph.

Cameron, who was talking at a technology forum in Seoul, said sports coverage and music industry videos would soon succumb to the lure of 3D. He likened its introduction to that of sound and colour in motion pictures.

“Avatar has proved that 3D technology is not just a fad but a revolution changing how the audience chooses to consume media and entertainment content,” the 56-year-old said.

Coppola apparently countered: “I don’t see why a movie is better in 3D. I personally do not want to watch a movie with glasses. It’s tiresome.”

The upcoming Judge Dredd movie will reportedly begin shooting this fall.

According to backers Reliance BIG Pictures and IM Globa, filming on the DNA Films project will take place in Johannesburg.

The 3D picture is to have a $45m (£30m) budget.

Pete Travis will direct the film with Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich producing. Screenwriter Alex Garland is penning the script.

“Alex Garland’s script is faithful to the original concept that made Judge Dredd a favourite bad-ass hero. It’s a high-octane slay ride through the dark underbelly of the vast future city. A fan pleaser,” said Judge Dredd comic co-creator John Wagner.

He added: “With their track record, I have every faith in Alex Garland, Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich.”

Dollhouse actor Alan Tudyk has joined the cast of Transformers 3.

According to The Wrap, Tudyk will join returning stars Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox as well as new additions Patrick Dempsey, John Malkovich and Frances McDormand in the sequel in an unspecified role.

Michael Bay is returning to direct the picture, which is scheduled to open in the US on July 1, 2011.

The 39-year-old is also known for playing the character Wash in Joss Whedon’s Firefly series and its film spinoff Serenity

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NBC has reportedly decided to drop The Rockford Files.

The show, a remake of the 1970s series, was being developed by House creator David Shore, with Steve Carell lined up to produce.

Dermot Mulroney had signed up to star as Jim Rockford, while Beau Bridges had also joined the cast.

However, Deadline claims that NBC was disappointed by the completed pilot. The show was recut but the new version also allegedly failed to convince the network.

A redevelopment of the concept is reportedly still possible.

Naomi Watts has landed the role of Marilyn Monroe in an adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates’s Blonde.

The book is depicted as an “imagined memoir” inspired by Monroe’s life and career.

Andrew Dominik will direct the picture. He described the movie’s version of Monroe as “a central figure in a fairy tale; an orphan child lost in the woods of Hollywood, being consumed by that great icon”, reports Screen Daily.

Shooting is scheduled to begin in early 2011.

The upcoming Resident Evil: Afterlife will be released to digital IMAX theatres, Sony Pictures and IMAX have announced.

The 3D action film, the fourth in the Resident Evil series, will be digitally remastered for release in 3D IMAX Experience cinemas.

“In 3D, fans of Resident Evil will have a whole new way to enjoy this next exciting chapter,” said Sony Pictures’ Rory Bruer.

“The Resident Evil series and IMAX share a key common ground – fanboys,” continued Greg Foster, chairman and president of IMAX Film Entertainment.

He added: “We’re very excited to add this movie to our lineup to offer the millions of loyal Resident Evil fans a chance to experience this next chapter in IMAX 3D.”

Resident Evil: Afterlife, starring Milla Jovovich and Ali Larter, opens in IMAX and conventional cinemas on September 10.

NBC has reportedly decided to cancel Heroes.

According to New York Magazine, the network made the decision because it is pleased with the new series it has ordered.

Earlier reports suggested that Heroes could returm for a final 13-episode season but executives have allegedly decided they no longer need the show because their new programmes are strong.

However, the network is allegedly considering producing a two-hour or four-hour movie to provide an ending for the franchise.

Greg Grunberg, who plays Matt Parkman in the show, recently admitted on Twitter that he does not know its future, saying: “Haven’t heard anything official re: Heroes for next season. Hope it gets picked up.”

NBC declined to comment.