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BERLIN -- Constantin Film confirmed Wednesday that director Sonke Wortmann is taking the helm of Pope Joan, replacing Volker Schlondorff, who was fired after criticizing the concept of filming with an eye toward a theatrical release and a TV miniseries version.

Wortmann (Germany: A Summer's Fairytale) reportedly campaigned for the job, beating several high-profile German directors including Uli Edel (Last Exit to Brooklyn) and Mennan Yapo (Premonition).

The project has been plagued with a number of problems including extensive rewrites; a lawsuit against actor John Goodman, who pulled out of the project; and a lack of support from film-funding institutions. The film has been presold, however, to several European territories.

Pope Joan centers on a female pope who passes herself off as a man. The dramatic climax sees her giving birth in public.

Actresses from Nicole Kidman to Natalie Portman reportedly were wooed for the role -- but apparently none of them took the bait. German star Franka Potente still is expected to play the lead.

The fighting Spartans of 300 are still dominating the boxoffice.

According to the boxoffice tracking site boxofficemojo.com, the Warner Bros. Pictures' period battle cry took in an estimated $10.2 million on Friday. That figure represents nearly a 64% drop from the movie's $28.1 million bow the previous Friday -- bad weather in the Northeast may have impacted the boxoffice returns -- but it was still strong enough to ensure that the film will easily be this weekend�s top-grosser. "300" also crossed the $100 million mark, with its eight-day gross hitting an estimated $106.5 million.

Sony Pictures' thriller Premonition, starring Sandra Bullock, debuted in the number two slot. The film, directed by Mennan Yapo, grossed an estimated $6.3 million for the day.

Universal Pictures' horror movie Dead Silence, directed by "Saw" helmer James Wan, bowed to $2.85 million, which put it in fourth place.

The weekend's other new wide release, Fox Searchlight's romantic comedy I Think I Love My Wife, starring Chris Rock, squeezed into fifth place with an estimated $1.78 million.

Kate Nelligan, Nia Long and Amber Valletta have joined the cast of the Sandra Bullock starrer Premonition for Hyde Park Entertainment, MGM and TriStar Pictures. Helmed by Mennan Yapo, the film centers on a housewife (Bullock) whose husband dies in a car crash and who is shocked when he appears alive the next day. Julian McMahon already has boarded the project as the husband. Nelligan will play the mother of Bullock's character, while Long will play her best friend. Valletta is set to play the mistress of McMahon's character. The film, which is under way in Shreveport, La., is being financed by Hyde Park. TriStar will distribute.

Julian McMahon has signed on to star opposite Sandra Bullock in the thriller Premonition. German helmer Mennan Yapo already has boarded the film, which is a Hyde Park production for TriStar Pictures and MGM. The story centers on a housewife (Bullock) whose husband dies in a car crash and is shocked when he appears alive the next day. Hyde Park Entertainment's Ashok Amritraj and Jon Jashni are producing. Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot and Sunil Perkash also are producing.

Julian McMahon has signed on to star opposite Sandra Bullock in the thriller Premonition. German helmer Mennan Yapo already has boarded the film, which is a Hyde Park production for TriStar Pictures and MGM. The story centers on a housewife (Bullock) whose husband dies in a car crash and is shocked when he appears alive the next day. Hyde Park Entertainment's Ashok Amritraj and Jon Jashni are producing. Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot and Sunil Perkash also are producing.

Sandra Bullock is in negotiations to star in Premonition for TriStar Pictures. German helmer Mennan Yapo is on board to direct. The story centers on a housewife (Bullock) whose husband dies in a car crash and is shocked when he appears alive the next day. Hyde Park Entertainment's Ashok Amritraj and Jon Jashni are producing. Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot and Sunil Perkash also are producing.

Sandra Bullock is in negotiations to star in Premonition for TriStar Pictures. German helmer Mennan Yapo is on board to direct. The story centers on a housewife (Bullock) whose husband dies in a car crash and is shocked when he appears alive the next day. Hyde Park Entertainment's Ashok Amritraj and Jon Jashni are producing. Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot and Sunil Perkash also are producing.