UPDATED: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter... and more

In December Hollywood released 2010's Black List and I previously noted which items on the list I most look forward to seeing on the big screen.  A few of the films are already in pre-production, but it will be at least a year until they hit theaters.  Here are some interesting updates:

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Tim Burton will produce Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, with Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted) directing.  Twentieth Century Fox has set a June 22, 2012 release for the macabre 3D movie which is based on Seth Grahame-Smith's book. Five actors have been screentesting for the role of young Abe Lincoln: Josh Lucas, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, James D'Arcy, Benjamin Walker, and Adrien Brody. 

It's a mix of semi-knowns and unknowns, stage and screen vets.  I think I like Benjamin Walker most.  It's a lot of Lincoln for 2012.  Spielberg's in development Lincoln project, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, is also slated for a 2012 release. 

UPDATE: It looks like Benjamin Walker has come out as the front-runner in studio's search for Lincoln.

Snow White and the Huntsman

Snow White And The Huntsman, will be released by Universal on December 21, 2012.  Charlize Theron

has signed on to the project to play the Evil Queen.  Also attached to the movie as the Huntsman is Michael Fassbender, who can be seen in this year's "Jane Eyre", as Mr. Rochester.

UPDATE: Viggo Mortenson is now in talks to play the Huntsman, while Kristen Stewart is screening for the role of Snow White.  I understand her desire to get out from underneath the "Twilight" behemoth, and it'd be a great move for her as an actress.  It's just unfortunate because this project sounds like it could be really interesting, and Stewart's acting is sometimes unwatchable.  I'd love to see Hailee Steinfeld in this role.