Hugh Jackman has quietly pulled himself out of the running to host the next Oscar ceremony, sources have told Variety. Jackman hosted the Oscars last year but sources told Variety that he didn’t want to host two years in a row. Jackman’s rep wasn’t immediately available for comment.
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Oct 30
2009
04:00 AM ET
Fox orders sixth season of 'American Dad'
Fox has ordered a sixth season of American Dad, which will keep the animated comedy on the air at least through the 2010-2011 season, Variety reports. Creator Seth MacFarlane also recently scored a second season order for his new series The Cleveland Show.
Oct 30
2009
04:00 AM ET
Sony hires Etan Cohen to write 'Men in Black 3'
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sony is moving ahead with its third Men in Black film. Etan Cohen (Tropic Thunder) will write the script for MIB 3. THR reports that Barry Sonnenfeld is planning to direct the third film, although no formal deal is in place. There is no word yet if Will Smith or Tommy Lee Jones will be involved. Sony had announced the sci-fi three-quel in April.
Oct 29
2009
09:36 PM ET
Charlize Theron to star in fourth 'Mad Max' film
Variety is reporting that Charlize Theron has signed to star in Mad Max: Fury Road, the fourth installment in the Mad Max franchise, set to start shooting in Australia next August. Tom Hardy (Black Hawk Down) has also been cast in the George Miller-produced/written/directed film. No indication yet on whether Mel Gibson will return to the role that launched his career.
Oct 29
2009
09:30 PM ET
Anthony Hopkins cast in 'Thor'
Anthony Hopkins has been cast in the Marvel Studios production of Thor, according to Variety. Hopkins will play Thor’s father, Odin, in the Kenneth Branagh-directed pic. Natalie Portman is already cast as Thor’s love interest, Jane Foster. The film is set for a May 20, 2011, release.
Oct 29
2009
07:06 PM ET
Muslim advocacy group also blasts 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' episode
It’s not just Catholics who are causing a stir about the recent Curb Your Enthusiasm episode that featured Larry David’s character accidentally splattering urine on a painting of Jesus. The Washington, D.C.-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is now calling on HBO to apologize for the episode, in which Larry David’s character accidentally splattered urine on a painting of Jesus. CAIR’s national executive director Nihad Awad sent a letter to HBO chairman and CEO Bill Nelson, which read in part: “It is beyond tasteless to insult the religious sensibilities of billions of people in America and around the world with such a cheap and vulgar publicity stunt. Jesus, peace be upon him, is loved and revered by both Christians and Muslims. Muslims view him as one of God’s greatest messengers to mankind.”
The letter ended, “We understand the drive for ratings, but no one benefits from such a crude attempt to boost the network’s bottom line by manufacturing a religious controversy. HBO should apologize.”
Awad noted that Muslim American TV viewers had called CAIR to express their concerns about the show. CAIR is the largest Muslim advocacy and civil rights group in the U.S.
HBO’s statement in response to complaints yesterday was: “Anyone who follows Curb Your Enthusiasm knows that the show is full of parody and satire. Larry David makes fun of everyone, most especially himself. The humor is always playful and certainly never malicious.”
Oct 29
2009
03:45 PM ET
'Twilight' to return to theaters for one day only
Fangs for the memories! Summit Entertainment has announced (via the Hollywood Reporter) that the original Twilight film will be shown in more than 2,000 movie theaters nationwide on November 19, the day before sequel New Moon hits screens.
“Despite the first film already being on DVD, fans across the nation have been calling out to see the film once again on the big screen, and the studio is honoring their request,” Summit said.
Oct 29
2009
09:41 AM ET
Sarah Palin: Levi Johnston's Playgirl shoot is 'desperate'
According to People, former Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin has lashed out against claims made by Levi Johnston, the 19-year-old father of her grandson. Johnston, who recently signed on for a nude pictorial in Playgirl, told CBS’ The Early Show that Palin used to call her son, Trig, “retarded.” (Trig has Down Syndrome). He also claimed to have more dirt on the former Alaska governor, saying “You know, I mean, if I really wanted to hurt her, I could very easily. But there’s – I’m not gonna do it.” In a statement, Palin refuted Johnston’s allegations, saying, “Trig is our ‘blessed little angel’ who knows it and is lovingly called that every day of his life.” She also warned the public against trusting Johnston, citing his upcoming Playgirl spread. “Those who would sell their body for money reflect a desperate need for attention and are likely to say and do anything for even more attention.”
Oct 29
2009
09:03 AM ET
David Spade: Chris Farley would be 'stoked' about DirecTV ad
David Spade has responded to negative reactions toward a DirecTV ad that features digitally-altered footage of him alongside the late Chris Farley in their 1997 film Tommy Boy. Critics have said the ad is in poor taste for re-appropriating a performance by Farley, who died after an overdose in 1997. But Spade claims the actor would have been on board. “Oh, my God if [Farley] was here, I guarantee he’d be stoked that this little movie is included,” Spade told People. “The movie is important to me, and I would hate to offend [anyone] because that’s one of my favorite things I’ve ever done. So I would apologize to someone who took it that way.”
Oct 29
2009
06:04 AM ET
U2 big draw for YouTube
Almost 10 million people streamed U2′s concert on YouTube last Sunday, giving the video site “the largest streaming event” in its history, according to a statement from Chris Maxcy, head of music partnerships. The show, which drew 100,000 concertgoers to the Rose Bowl, is still available online.
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