Digital Spy's data on this film so far:

Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber

Screenwriters: Rawson Marshall Thurber

Summary: Based on the '80s TV show starring Tom Selleck, which followed the adventures of private investigator Thomas Magnum who was hired to oversee security at the beachfront mansion of professional writer Robin Masters.

The movie version will see Magnum in search of missing friend.

Whilst Ben Affleck, Vince Vaughn and George Clooney are said to be battling it out for the role, Tom Selleck has made it clear that he wants no part in it.

Links:

• June 16, 2006: Affleck to play Magnum PI?


• April 29, 2006: Selleck refuses to appear in 'Magnum' movie


• March 23, 2006: Vaughn, Clooney battle it out for 'PI' role


• Jan 24, 2006: 'Magnum, P.I.' movie planned