News Roundup: Tom Waits, Blink-182, Leona Lewis

Here are a few interesting news stories to kick off your Wednesday morning. It’s hump-day, which means we’re almost near the end of the week, and Friday is in our grasp. We’ve gathered some music tidbits to get you through your workday that include stories on Blink-182, Tom Waits, and pop queen Leona Lewis.

• Singer-songwriter turned actor Tom Waits will be making an appearance in this month’s fantasy film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, but recent rumors suggest he may also land a role in Guillermo del Toro’s [The Hobbit. [ScreenCrave]
• Punk-pop rockers Blink-182 may find themselves on the big screen thanks to filmmaker Brandon Flores. He wants to bring the band’s story to a movie theater near you. [Joblo]
• Leona Lewis’ track for the Avatar soundtrack has finally leaked on to the net. Find out if it’s as annoying as Celine Dion’s Titanic theme. [The Gaurdian]
• A 3-D concert film featuring Dave Matthews Band, Ben Harper and Gogol Bordello will turn some of the summer’s biggest music festival performances into a week long cinematic event. It begins Friday and will run through December 17th, so check out Larger Than Life in 3D. [Wired]