An auction of thousands of Michael Jackson’s possessions was canceled Tuesday following a settlement between the pop singer and Julien’s Auction House, in which the two parties reached a solution regarding whether or not the items should have ever been on sale (Jackson’s production company had sued Julien to stop the auction in March). Though terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, Jackson has been allowed to keep his possessions, and Julien’s will still hold an exhibition of Jackson’s things that’s open to the public. Jackson’s spokesman Dr. TohmeR. Tohme and auction organizer Darren Julien issued the following joint statement: "There was so much interest from so many of Jackson’s fans that insteadof putting the items in the hands of private collectors, Dr. Tohme andJulien’s Auction House have made arrangements that will allow thecollection to be shared with and enjoyed by Jackson’s fans for manyyears to come."
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'Brotherhood' boss to adapt '2 Guns'
Blake Masters, creator of Showtime’s Irish-American drama Brotherhood, has been tabbed to adapt the graphic novel 2 Guns for Universal, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Written by Steven Grant, the comic series tells the story of two undercover law enforcement agents who are unknowingly manipulated by the mob to steal millions from the CIA.
'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' release bumped up two days
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince have been magically teleported to July 15 on the release schedule, two days earlier than scheduled, according to AP. It’s the second move for the sixth Potter movie; Warner Bros. originally slated it for debut last fall.
'Law & Order: SVU' officially renewed by NBC
As EW’s Michael Ausiello previously reported, NBC has officially renewed Law & Order: SVU, a rep for the show tells EW. It’s still uncertain, though, whether Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni will be returning to the network’s No. 1 scripted series. EW reported last week that NBC was threatening to replace the stars if they continue pushing for bigger paychecks. The actors’ contracts expire in May, so stay tuned.
Funny or Die, The Onion among Webby Award nominees
The Webby Awards announced its nominees today, and The New York Times, NBC.com, and The Onion led the way with 13, 12, and eight nominations, respectively. Also in contention for top prizes? Two videos from Funny or Die: "Prop 8: The Musical" and "Paris Hilton Responds to McCain Ad." See the complete list of nominees here.
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George Harrison greatest-hits set coming June 16
Capitol/EMI Records announced today that it will release Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison, billed as the first comprehensive compilation of the late Beatle’s solo work, on June 16. Although a final track list has yet to be revealed, Let It Roll will include digitally remastered versions of such hits as "My Sweet Lord" and "Got My Mind Set on You," as well as live recordings from Harrison’s 1971 Concert for Bangladesh.
Maggie Gyllenhaal joins 'Nanny McPhee' sequel
Maggie Gyllenhaal has signed on for Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang, a sequel to the 2006 film about a Mary Poppins-like governess played by Emma Thompson, reports Variety. Also joining the cast: Maggie Smith, Rhys Ifans (Notting Hill) and Asa Butterfield (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas). Ralph Fiennes is in discussions for an uncredited cameo. Thompson is also exec producing and writing the screenplay, based the Nurse Matilda books by Christianna Brand. The production, to be helmed by first-time feature director Susanna White (Bleak House), is set to start in the summer.
'Project Runway' finalist Kenley Collins pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
Kenley Collins, one of the four designers to show at Fashion Week during season 5 of Project Runway, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct today in Brooklyn. She was ordered to pay a $120 fine and, for two years, will be prohibited to contact her ex, whom she allegedly attacked with a cat in an incident that led to her arrest March 17. The guilty plea comes just weeks after Collins responded to her assault charges in court, claiming that she "gently" tossed the cat on the bed during an argument (her ex had told officials she had thrown the cat with more force, along with a laptop, three apples, and some water).
Sally Hawkins joins Keira Knightley in 'Never Let Me Go'
Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins (Happy-Go-Lucky) has joined Fox Searchlight’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s best-selling novel Never Let Me Go. She will play a teacher at the seemingly idyllic English boarding school attended by Ruth (Keira Knightley), Kathy, (Carey Mulligan), and Tommy (Andrew Garfield). The film, directed by Mark Romanek (One Hour Photo) from a screenplay by Alex Garland (28 Days Later) begins filming in the U.K. today.
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Simon Channing-Williams, Oscar-nominated producer, dies at 64
Simon Channing-Williams, the longtime producer of movies by filmmaker Mike Leigh, died on Tuesday of cancer at age 64, the BBC is reporting. The Britain-based Channing-Williams earned a Best Picture Oscar nomination for Leigh’s 1996 drama Secrets & Lies. The pair’s 20-year collaboration also spawned the movies High Hopes, Life Is Sweet, Naked, Topsy-Turvy, Vera Drake, and last year’s acclaimed dramedy Happy-Go-Lucky. Channing-Williams also produced 2002′s Nicholas Nickelby and 2005′s The Constant Gardener.
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