The dude who gave us Dazed and Confused could soon be set to send Kat Dennings on a wild road trip to the White House (sort of). Richard Linklater, the indie auteur behind such acclaimed slacker-hipster film fare as School of Rock and Before Sunrise, is in final talks to make the movie Liars (A-E) for the good folks at Miramax, according to Variety. The comedy will reportedly co-star the doe-eyed Dennings –hot off her successful spin in the rom-com Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist – as the best friend of a girl forced to recover a series of lost items from several ex-boyfriends … while the two ladies are traveling to see President Obama’s inauguration. Linklater's most recent cinematic venture, Me and Orson Welles, scored high marks at the 2008 Toronto Film Festival.
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NFL kicks off deal to produce 'Lombardi' pic with ESPN
Talk about the potential for a big score: The folks at the National Football League and ESPN are taking their game off the gridiron to join forces on a motion picture project that both franchises are hoping will spawn an entire field of feature films in the future. A blog at the entertainment trade mag Variety is detailing the deal, which would see the professional sports organization working alongside its news media counterpart to produce a dramatic biopic about Vince Lombardi, the legendary head coach of the Green Bay Packers. Both ESPN and the NFL already have a working relationship on the television front, via "Monday Night Football." Sources on both sides say they hope, if the film Lombardi enjoys success, it will lead to more football-related films.
Ben Affleck goes to 'Town' with Jon Hamm and Rebecca Hall
Oscar-winning screenwriter Ben Affleck's next directorial project will be the romantic crime thriller The Town, according to both Variety and The Hollywood Reporter. The movie will also see Affleck co-starring opposite Mad Men star Jon Hamm and Rebecca Hall (Vicky Cristina Barcelona). As penned by veteran crime novelist Chuck Hogan, The Town is a two-fold tale about a professional stick-up man (Affleck) who falls for a female teller (Hall) at the bank he tries to heist, and the equally-infatuated FBI agent (Hamm) who is hellbent on nabbing him and his crew. The movie itself will be made (once again) in Boston, where Affleck lensed his directorial debut, Gone Baby Gone. Shooting is set to begin in September.
James Gandolfini, Jeff Daniels stage drama kills; earns $1M+ on Broadway
Who says the theater is a dying art form? According to Variety, the acclaimed theatrical comedy-drama God of Carnage is continuing to enjoy a very robust run on the Great White Way, having pulled in over $1 million at the box office so far. The impressive earning streak is quite noteworthy for the Tony Award-winning hit considering how (a) it is not a musical and (b) the production just went ”dark” until early September. The show’s success is also a testament to the drawing power of its incredible cast – James Gandolfini, Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, and Marcia Gay Harden — all of whom are veterans of both the big and small screen. Despite the hiatus, Broadway devotees need not fret: the show will go on (again) as of Sept. 8.
Nadya Suleman's octuplets receive court-ordered oversight for finances
A California judge ruled that an independent lawyer should oversee the financial estate of Nadya Suleman's octuplets to ensure they are not exploited for entertainment purposes, reports the Associated Press. The ruling by Orange County judge Gerald Johnston stems from a legal petition filed by former Disney Mouseketeer Paul Peterson, an advocate for show-business children. Suleman's attorney, Arthur J. LaCilento, argued that appointing a financial guardian for her children violated the family's right to privacy, but Johnston said, "I do believe it is appropriate and justifiable at this time to provide an objective voice to report to the court." Suleman — who is slated to begin shooting a reality show featuring her 14 children on Sept. 1, pending court approval of the children's TV contracts — attended the hearing but did not speak.
John Travolta still a Scientologist, says rep
John Travolta remains a member of the Church of Scientology "now and forever," the actor's rep tells People. A July 25 story in a British paper purported that Travolta had become disillusioned with Scientology after the death of his son Jett in January. But Travolta's publicist Paul Bloch says, "There's no change in the relationship between the Church of Scientology and John."
Michael Jackson's doctor gave star powerful drug, says report
An anonymous law enforcement official has told the Associated Press that Michael Jackson's physician Dr. Conrad Murray administered the powerful anesthesia drug propofol to Jackson the night before the pop icon's death. Murray is the subject of an ongoing manslaughter investigation, according to court filings.
'Lost' announces dates for online series devoted to The Dharma Initiative
ABC has announced the "air" dates for a monthly, five-part Web series investigating Lost's Dharma Initiative mythology. The first installment of "Mysteries of the Universe: The Dharma Initiative" –which purports to be a short-lived ABC series from the eighties, similar to the Leonard Nimoy-hosted program "In Search Of…"– posted this past weekend as part of Lost's Comic-Con activity. The next four segments will post as follows: Aug. 4, Sept. 8, Oct. 15, and Nov. 16. ABC also announced that Kia will sponsor the videos, which posit that Dharma is a secret society whose members live among us, pursuing an agenda to improve –or maybe destroy– civilization.
Lauded choreographer Merce Cunningham dies at 90
Ingenious choreographer Merce Cunningham passed away Sunday night, the Washington Post reports. He was 90. With an esteemed six-decades in dance, Cunningham was known for using avant-garde ballet techniques to revolutionize the art form. After beginning his career with the legendary Martha Graham, Cunningham opened his own company in 1953. He collaborated with the innovators of the age, including Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and composer John Cage, eventually creating nearly 200 works. The Merce Cunningham Dance Company did not indicate what may have caused Cunningham's death.
Murderer of Kelsey Grammer's sister denied parole; actor's statement helps
A man convicted of the 1975 murder of Kelsey Grammer’s sister was denied parole in a Colorado court today, the Associated Press reports. Freddie Glenn, 52, is serving a life sentence for the murder of 18-year-old Karen Grammer, who was abducted, raped and killed outside a Red Lobster in Colorado Springs by several men, including Glenn, who had planned to rob the restaurant. Grammer did not attend the parole hearing as he’d planned, said a Dept. of Corrections spokeswoman, having missed a connecting flight due to rain. The Frasier star’s family has been touched by multiple tragedies: Grammer’s father was murdered in 1968, and his twin half-brothers perished in a scuba diving accident in 1980.
EW.com Update: Although bad weather kept him from being there in person, Kelsey Grammer did submit an email to the parole board at Limon Correctional Facility that may have helped deny the parole of his sister’s killer. People.com has revealed some excerpts of the emotionally-charged statement, which the 54-year-old stage and TV actor had hoped to read before the parole board in person in Colorado on Monday afternoon, but Grammer ultimately had to cancel his travel plans due to torrential rainstorms.
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