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| Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 |
ohnotheydidnt
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11:31a |
Sony Pictures and producer Scott Rudin in talks to make Stieg Larsson's Millennium Series
It was only a matter of time before Hollywood scooped up the rights to Stieg Larsson’s best-selling trio of crime thrillers, including The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire; and the yet-to-be-released The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest. Sony and producer Scott Rudin announced today that they are in final discussions to option the series that has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon. (Anne Thompson first broke the news here.) The studio and its producer intend to produce all three films and will make them with the Swedish production company Yellow Bird Films. (The Swedish company has already produced and released a film based on the first book, titled in most of Europe Men Who Hate Women, which was a box-office hit to the tune of $100 million. That foreign-language version will be released by Music Box here in the U.S. in March.) The novels center on Mikael Blomkvist, an investigative journalist, and Lisbeth Salander, a bi-sexual, emotionally disturbed computer hacker with a photographic memory, who have come together through unlikely circumstances to investigate various crimes. Larsson, a Swedish journalist and political activist not unlike his protagonist Blomkvist, died before any of his books were published and his estate has been embroiled in its own legal battles between Larsson’s long-term girlfriend and his family members. You can find a detailed account of the family drama in an LA Times article here. It will be interesting to see who they cast as Salandar, a choice role for many up-and-coming actresses. Both Kristen Stewart and Ellen Page could do great things with the part. Who do you think should play this fascinating character?
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2:51p |
Menzel Confirmed for 2010 Episodes of "Glee"
 Wicked Tony Award winner Idina Menzel will fly into the Golden Globe-nominated series "Glee," the Associated Press reports. Menzel will appear in the new episodes of "Glee," which are set to begin airing in April 2010. "OK, listen. We had Kristin [Chenoweth] now Idina's coming," cast member Chris Colfer told the AP. "I can't even fathom that. I can't even talk about it. I am so, so excited." As previously reported, Menzel has been in talks to portray the coach of McKinley High's rival glee club Vocal Adrenaline. The Wicked and Rent star will likely appear in all nine of the upcoming episodes. Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff (Spring Awakening) has also been confirmed to portray the lead member of Vocal Adrenaline in the 2010 episodes of "Glee." "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy is also working on an all-Madonna episode of the series for 2010. Menzel earned a Tony Award for her performance as Elphaba in the Stephen Schwartz musical Wicked. She was Tony nominated for her Broadway debut in Rent and has also appeared in Aida, The Wild Party, Summer of '42 and See What I Wanna See. Her film credits include "Summer of Sam," "Still a Kiss," "Kissing Jessica Stein," "Tollbooth" and "Water." Playbill.com |
ohnotheydidnt
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1:32p |
R.I.P. Roy E. Disney
This was just announced on MSNBC, the cable channel, but it's also being posted now on various online news sites. Roy E. Disney, nephew of the famous animator Walt Disney, has died at the age of 79.  Roy Disney at a screening of Salvador Dali's "Destino."Roy Edward Disney, whose commitment to his uncle's creative spirit prompted him to mount revolts that led to the unseating of two of the company's chief executives and a revival of the studio's legendary animation unit, has died. He was 79. Disney, who had been battling cancer, died this morning, according to Clifford A. Miller, a spokesman for Disney's company Shamrock Holdings. Disney toiled for years in the shadow of his famous uncle and his father, Roy O. Disney, who behind the scenes ran the business side of the Walt Disney Co. for his brother. But the quiet man in the cardigan sweater would emerge as a forceful protector of family traditions. "People always underestimated Roy," said Peter Schneider, the former president of Walt Disney Feature Animation. "You underestimate Roy at your peril, as many people have learned." Read more about Roy's awesomeness ( after the cut ) Just wanted to say "thanks" to Roy for trying to keep the banner of hand-drawn 2D animation flying at Disney Co. and for leading the charge to get Michael Eisner booted out. Thanks also for getting Dali's short film Destino produced (and without Eisner knowing). sources: 1, 2 |
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11:15a |
Shaking, crying, etc.
ok let's see if I can do this rightFrom monstersandcritics: Emmy-nominated for Best Drama series earlier this year, "Big Love" tells the complicated story of Salt Lake City businessman Bill Henrickson, who balances the needs of his three wives – Barb, Nicki and Margene – their nine kids and three houses, and his own entrepreneurial ambitions. Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloë Sevigny and Ginnifer Goodwin star in the series. ( Descriptions of returning stars, guest stars, and the first four episodes of season four from HBO under the cut, MANY SPOILERS OMG YOU GUYS )Source: Monstersandcritics apparently C&Ping from HBOLess than a month! Bill and his 'vette thank you for your time. Current Mood: unusualCurrent Music: the rain falling outside |
ohnotheydidnt
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12:14p |
Peter Gallagher joins cast of "Burlesque"
 This is a dedicated performer worthy of a career standing ovation and someone who appreciates both his past and the potential for the future. Speaking of which, all during his five-week stint here in the Windy City, he's been commuting back to Los Angeles each week while filming an episode of the cable FX network's series "Rescue Me" co-starring his pal Denis Leary. And on Friday, he begins filming in the new movie "Burlesque" by Screen Gems Studio and co-starring Cher, Christina Aguilera, Eric Dane, Alan Cumming and Kristen Bell. Source: http://nwitimes.com/entertainment/columnists/offbeat/article_2b49ed85-96b4-50fc-a896-695656f00886.htmlI'm really liking this cast! |
ohnotheydidnt
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10:31a |
Want to be in a movie with Simon Pegg and David Tennant?
Thugs and Dignitaries Sought For Burke and Hare Feature Film Thugs, footmen, dignitaries, doctors, and ladies of the night are being sought for a new comedy feature film about Edinburgh's famous grave-robbers-turned-murderers Burke and Hare. Universal Extras are holding auditions for the parts at the Tolbooth in Stirling on Thursday 17th December from 9am to 5pm (people can turn up any time on the day according to the announcement).It is an exciting project considering that the film is being made by John Landis, the director behind comedy classics such as the Blues Brothers, Trading Places, An American Werewolf in London, and Animal House. Among the stars lined up are Simon Pegg as William Burke, Bill Nighy, Dan Aykroyd, Minnie Driver and John Cleese.Set in 19th Century Edinburgh, the black comedy follows the two miscreants as they get into the grave-robbery business after discovering a body in their house and realizing that fresh corpses can yield a pretty penny when delivered promptly to Edinburgh's pioneering medical school. When the two start cutting corners, killing to order instead of digging up stiffs from the graveyard like other "resurrectionists", they soon attract the attentions of the authorities. With the law closing in, Hare persuades Burke that they should raise a last bit of cash to go straight and open a funeral parlour. The open call for extras on the Universal Extras bulletin board states: "Parts available in this truly full of laughter feature film will include you playing role(s) such as; Thugs, Students, Pub goers, Footmen, Dignitaries, Doctors, Market sellers, Ladies of the Night and many more! Payment per filming day will be around £80. The role you are selected for will determine what you will be paid and the amount of days you will be required for over February and March 2010."SOURCE If I lived in Stirling, I would be at the front of the line to be a Lady of the Night. |
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1:47p |
Toronto critics really like those Basterds.
The Toronto Film Critics Association has named two movies as the best of 2009. The association was split between Hunger, about IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands, and Quentin Tarantino's Second World War movie Inglourious Basterds. The lone runner-up was Kathryn Bigelow's The Hurt Locker; Bigelow was named best director.
The two first-place films picked up three more awards from the critics' group. Christoph Waltz was named best supporting actor for his role as a Nazi colonel in Basterds; Hunger, directed by Steve Mc-Queen, was named best first feature; and Basterds shared best screenplay with Up in the Air in a second tie. ( The rest of the picks... )Source 1Source 2 |
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12:44p |
Timothy Seth Avett as Darling "Awaiting the Flood" Video Premiere
To celebrate the upcoming digital re-release of his very first CD, Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers sat down with Paste Magazine to give a rare solo performance. For those who don't know, The Avett Brothers' latest album, I and Love and You, has found a home in nearly every Top 10 of the year, including Time, Amazon, Rolling Stone, Newsweek, NPR, AOL, Spin and Paste. Source |
ohnotheydidnt
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11:29a |
Avatar Offensive to Transgender Humans?
Have you seen James Cameron's new bajillion-dollar film Avatar yet? We have not! Probably because today is the film's official release date, and we were not invited to a screening. But that won't stop us from weighing in on a grassroots effort to boycott the film because it offends … transgender people. We're still trying to figure out how the movie is demeaning to transgender folks. Or people who believe in evolution. Or something. But take it away, Internet conspiracy theorists! According to Stop Avatar Movie: Why stop the Avatar movie? In short, Avatar has hetrosexual themes, that's why. Not that hetrosexual themes are anything new in American films but when you consider the context in which the Avatar story is set, the message of this film is highly irresponsible. Here's a summary of what is wrong with the Avatar film: 1) Avatar assumes that the hetrosexual, "male" and "female" attraction will still be the primary relationship basis in the future.
2) Avatar ignores the fact of Evolution. Humans are evolving to be being Transgender, NOT hetrosexual.
3) Avatar also assumes that intelligent beings on other worlds would be hetrosexual.
In addition, the film uses militaristic themes and promotes violence as a means of story-telling and social context. Are we the only ones who believe that, even by 2154, the year the movie is set, heterosexuality will still be the norm among humans? And that there will be more "strict" biologically male and female humans than transgender humans? And that, uh, nobody freakin' knows what sort of life forms exist beyond our solar system. And that, uh, THIS IS A MOVIE? On Friday, there will be a small protest effort, which the website promises "thousands" of people will be taking part in. You know, because of all the ridiculous gender norms Cameron employs: One has to wonder about the thought process involved in the making of Avatar. Who decided that the Jake Sully character in Avatar had be "hetrosexual" or "straight"? And why have him engaged in a hetro-type relation with someone from another world? Was there anyone who pointed out that this film was taking place in the FUTURE and it would be more likely, given current evolutionary trends that Jake would be gay, bi or transgender?
The film also makes a gross assumption that the old hetrosexual ways on Earth would somehow be occurring with another race of being on a totally different world with its own unique culture.
But the bigger point this whole protest misses? There is a human being having a sexual relationship with a space alien! Isn't that a better reason to get upset? 'Cause, like, ews-ville. All protests will be peaceful and non-confrontational. Suggested methods of protest: - Stand outside of theaters with signs and pamphlets to express your views
- Sit down in theater lobbies and do not move unless the police use force or violence upon you
- Stand up during a viewing of Avatar and remain standing
- Buy tickets to Avatar in bulk but do not attend showings. An empty theater sends a message
- Bring your mate to the theater and show affection to each other.
Why not a lesbian? Consider this: Suppose Neytiri is a lesbian or maybe she is bi-sexual. Would Jake not then be guilty of imposing his sexual beliefs upon Neytiri? Suppose Neytiri's culture encouraged gay, bi-sexual or transgender values? Jake would then be guilty of cultural interposition and dissipation. UM, WHAT?! hetrosexual? link1, link2 |
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ohnotheydidnt
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10:31a |
This is a LOST post featuring Darlton.
Prepare yourself, the sixth and final season of Lost is approaching. Obviously, executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse have been very tight-lipped about the fate of the Losties after the explosion at the hatch, but they did find time to tease just a few tidbits at Tuesday night's unveiling of the 16th and final poster in the damoncarltonandapolarbear.com collection. (Said poster holds a few clues itself, but we're still working on that.) In the meantime, Lindelof and Cuse tell TVGuide.com which is their favorite poster, how they feel heading into the final season and what fans should expect when the show premieres on Feb. 2 (9/8c on ABC).
( Spoiler free interview behind the cut. )
IS IT FEBRUARY SECOND YET?! And Cuse speaks truth... Locke poster is the best.
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ohnotheydidnt
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ohnotheydidnt
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11:23a |
OH DEAR JESUS
Courtney Love bashes daughter on Facebook, has yet to realize she's the real problem Courtney Love has lashed out at daughter Frances Bean Cobain after the 17-year-old girl was placed under temporary guardianship of her paternal grandmother and Kurt Cobain's sister. (No reason was given for the guardianship.) "I hate to sound cold but any kid of mine who pulls this s**t has lost her position..." Love, 45, rants on her Facebook page. "She was deceptive, she lied and she's lying to herself... My daughter is not always honest."Love also says her daughter isn't as rich as she thinks she is, adding that she is "clearly deluded" if she thinks she can buy her grandmother a "small house in L.A." Says Love, "I'd love to see how that works ... She thinks she has all this money. The point is, I have all the money she has."Love insists her daughter "is a wonderful kid," but she has "bad people around her and wants it both ways." She then names several of Kurt Cobain's family members. She even tells her daughter that her grandmother "killed your father," Kurt Cobain."You could've asked for emancipation..." Love tells her daughter. "You realize this will put you in juvenile family circus three times in your little life?"Before signing off, Love tells her daughter, "I love you and always will unconditionally." A court hearing on the matter has been scheduled for February 10. omg.yahoo.com/news/courtney-love-slams-daughter-as-deceptive-after-losing-custody/32784;_ylt=Apyj7HVxxDiWBqCJOndTdsGs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTFpbGJmOG5rBHBvcwM3BHNlYwN5bl9wcm9tb3NfZW50ZXJ0YWlubWVudARzbGsDY291cnRuZXlsb3Zl |
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11:19a |
The best late night show has a party!
Hosted by Wavey the allicrocodile! Craig Ferguson celebrated his 1,000th show last night, but he was nowhere to be found so Wavey hosted for him instead. ( 2 Jasons and a Kristen )SourceI could not stop laughing last night, everytime Wavey waved and when he told Kristen Bell 'BITCH! I WILL EAT YOU!'. |
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