Archive: March 2009 (241-250 of 349)

Mar 11 2009 10:00 AM ET

Danny DeVito will direct 'Crazy Eddie' biopic

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Danny DeVito and screenwriter Peter Steinfeld have secured the rights to the life of consumer electronics king Eddie Antar and will produce a film about his life, reports Variety. Antar’s successful Crazy Eddie’s chain store opened in 1971 and, fueled by memorable commercials involving a crazed pitchman who promised "In-sa-a-a-a-a-ane!" prices, grew to 43 locations. Years after becoming a Wall Street sensation, Antar was ultimately charged with stock fraud and ordered to pay $150 million in fines. Isaac Chera and Elliott Azrak, two businessmen who grew up around the corner from thefirst store Antar and his family opened in Brooklyn, will provide the film’s development capital and help produce.

Mar 11 2009 09:59 AM ET

'Twilight': Juan Antonio Bayona to direct 'Eclipse'?

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Spanish horror director Juan Antonio Bayona (The Orphanage) has been linked to Eclipse, the third movie in Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight franchise, according to The Risky Business Blog.

Several other directors have also been rumored to be under consideration (Paul Weitz, James Mangold, Drew Barrymore) but the Guillermo Del Toro protégé, who’s never directed an English-language film, could deliver a stylish and frightening product. Summit Entertainment declined to comment to the RBB; a rep said producers were looking at a number of candidates.

More ‘Twilight’:
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‘Twilight’ poll: Dakota Fanning is Jane, who should be Alec?
‘Twilight’: Dakota Fanning will star in ‘New Moon’
‘Twilight’ Diary: Sneak peek at Catherine Hardwicke’s book
‘Twilight’ star Robert Pattinson talks ‘New Moon’ at the Oscars
‘Twilight’ stars, Dakota Fanning talk ‘New Moon’
Dakota Fanning offered role in ‘New Moon’
‘Twilight’: Taylor Lautner keeping Jacob role
‘Twilight’ sequel: New details on ‘New Moon’
‘Twilight’ sequel: Chris Weitz to direct ‘New Moon’
Twilight sequel: Who would you recast?
Twilight Trivia Challenge
Twilight: The EW Photo Album
EW’s Twilight Headquarters

Mar 11 2009 09:55 AM ET

HBO defends 'Big Love' scene

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HBO and the producers of Big Love are defending the show’s upcoming depiction of a sacred Mormon ceremony. The Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints released a statement earlier this week that reads in part, "Church members are offended when their most sacred practices are misrepresented or presented without context or understanding." Still, according to the statement, the Church will not officially join in some members’ call for a boycott of AOL or HBO (which, like Entertainment Weekly, are owned by Time Warner).

The premium cable station responded yesterday with its own statement. "Obviously it was not our intention to do anything disrespectful to the church," HBO said, “but to those who may be offended, we offer our sincere apology." Producers for the show said in a separate statement that they "took great pains to depict the ceremony with the dignity and reverence it is due."

Mar 11 2009 09:44 AM ET

MTV planning scripted comedies

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MTV is developing an "unprecedented number" of scripted programs right now, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Currently in the works: DJ and the Fro, an animated series about office pals who swap viral videos; Private High Musical, based on the salty web series; Long Distance Relationship, about a college couple who stays connected via webcam; Popzilla, a sketch series; Who’s Your Daddy, an animated series about a celebrity couple and their adopted children; and Hard Times, about a "well-endowed high school geek whose social status is greatly improved after accidentally exposing himself at a basketball game."

Mar 11 2009 09:29 AM ET

'Sahara' lawsuit costs Clive Cussler $14 million

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Best-selling author Clive Cussler was ordered by a Los Angeles SuperiorCourt judge to pay $13.9 million in legal fees to the productioncompany that adapted his novel Sahara into one of 2005’s biggest flops. In 2004, Cussler had suedCrusader Entertainment, claiming breach of contract after the companyneglected to give him final approval on the film’s script. The MatthewMcConaughey starrer, which cost $160 million to make, earned just $119million worldwide. Crusader countersued Cussler, charging that theprolific author had inflated reports of his books’ sales whenoriginally negotiating the contract. A jury in 2007 agreed withCrusader. Cussler’s lawyer, Bert Fields, said he would appeal thejudge’s ruling.

Mar 11 2009 02:31 AM ET

Devo records first studio album since 1990

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Devo, the flower pot hat wearing post-punk band of the 1980s, is cracking the whip for the first time in 19 years, finishing its first studio album since 1990, according to Reuters. The album, still untitled, is expected out in the fall.

Mar 11 2009 12:41 AM ET

'Time Traveler's Wife' author gets $5 million for new novel

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Audrey Niffengger, best-selling author of The Time Traveler’s Wife just sold her new novel, Her Fearful Symmetry to Simon & Schuster’s Scribner division for $5 million, according to The New York Times. The new book, about twins who inherit a London flat near a cemetery, is due in stores in September.

Mar 10 2009 10:58 PM ET

Chris Brown and Rihanna's new duet: More details emerge

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More details are emerging regarding Chris Brown and Rihanna’s recent recording sessions, according to TMZ. The celebrity site says that music producer Polow da Don encouraged Brown and Rihanna to record a love duet as soon as possible to capitalize on the young musicians’ "heightened emotions." The song was originally written to be performed by just Rihanna, but Polow da Don felt the track would work even better as a duet. The song is reportedly about a couple overcoming challenges, and TMZ’s source says that the recording sessions were "very emotional" and that "the feeling in the room was pure love." E! Online first reported on the duet this morning. Both Brown’s and Rihanna’s management companies had no comment for EW.

Mar 10 2009 10:46 PM ET

'The Dark Knight,' 'Benjamin Button,' 'Iron Man' lead Saturn Award noms

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The Dark Knight scored 11 nominations for the 35th Annual Saturn Awards, which were announced today by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films. Also faring well were The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (nine nominations) and Iron Man (eight nominations). On the TV side, Lost was out in front with 11 nominations, followed by Heroes (six noms), Battlestar Galactica (four noms), and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (four noms).

The Saturn Awards, founded in 1972 to honor genre filmmaking, splits its Best Film award into four categories: Best Science-Fiction Film, Best Fantasy Film, Best Horror Film, and Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film. The winners will be announed on June 25.

Mar 10 2009 09:29 PM ET

Coolio charged with crack possession

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Rap artist Coolio was charged on Tuesday with a felony count of possessing crack cocaine, a misdemeanor for possessing a crack pipe, and a battery charge, Reuters reports. The rapper was arrested last Friday at Los Angeles International Airport when authorities found the drug and pipe in his luggage. The battery charge is in regard to Coolio allegedly grabbing an airport screener’s arm. Coolio, who is best known for his 1995 single, "Gangsta’s Paradise," is scheduled to appear in court on April 3. He will face a maximum of three years in prison if convicted.

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