Leonardo DiCaprio is set to star in a film directed by Mel Gibson that’s set in the world of Viking culture, Variety reports. The script is from William Monahan, who won an Oscar for writing The Departed. He’s joined on the project by another vet of that Martin Scorsese film: producer Graham King. Shooting is expected to begin fall 2010. The untitled movie is currently without distribution.
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Dec 14
2009
06:00 AM ET
Dec 14
2009
06:00 AM ET
MTV casts 'Teen Wolf' series
MTV has cast four actors in its upcoming Teen Wolf series, a re-imagining of the 1985 movie starring Michael J. Fox: Tyler Posey, Tyler Hoechlin, Crystal Reed and Dylan O’Brien. The new version, written by Criminal Minds creator Jeff Davis, will be a dramatic thriller with buddy-comedy and romantic elements. The story will focus on Scott McCall (Posey), a “dorky high-school student who gets a rush of new powers, including the ability to attract girls, after a wolf attack,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. O’Brien will play Scott’s best friend; Reed, the love interest; and Hoechlin, an evil werewolf villain.
Dec 14
2009
05:59 AM ET
Accenture terminates sponsorship with Tiger Woods
The global consulting firm Accenture PLC has terminated its six-year sponsorship with Tiger Woods. This latest setback comes after reports that AT&T and Gillette have also stopped running his ads, though last week, Gillette said they would stick by Woods in the midst of the fallout from the athlete’s Nov. 27 car accident and alleged extramarital affairs. Last Friday, Woods announced on his website that he would be taking an indefinite hiatus from professional golf to focus on his family.
UPDATE: In a statement, Accenture said:
“For the past six years, Accenture and Tiger Woods have had a very successful sponsorship arrangement and his achievements on the golf course have been a powerful metaphor for business success in Accenture’s advertising. However, given the circumstances of the last two weeks, after careful consideration and analysis, the company has determined that he is no longer the right representative for its advertising. Accenture said that it wishes only the best for Tiger Woods and his family.”
As for AT&T, they released this statement last Friday: “We support Tiger’s decision and our thoughts will be with him and his family. We are presently evaluating our ongoing relationship with him.”
Dec 14
2009
05:59 AM ET
Syfy renews 'Stargate: Universe' and 'Sanctuary'
Syfy has renewed Stargate: Universe and Sanctuary, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Both series have received 20-episode orders and have begun production in Vancouver. Season 2 of Stargate: Universe will debut next fall in tandem with the third season of Sanctuary.
Dec 14
2009
05:58 AM ET
History channel greenlights 'The Kennedys' miniseries
The History channel is taking the plunge into scripted programming with The Kennedys, an eight-hour miniseries about the iconic American political family. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the project, created by 24 exec producer Joel Surnow, is scheduled to begin production in the spring for a 2011 premiere. Former 24 co-executive producer Stephen Kronish is writing all eight scripts, while fellow 24 alumnus Jon Cassar is slated to direct. The miniseries will kick off with John F. Kennedy’s victory in the 1960 election and end with the assassination of his brother, Robert F. Kennedy in 1968.
Dec 14
2009
04:00 AM ET
Paley TV Festival to honor 'Glee'
Glee and The Vampire Diaries are among the shows to be honored at the 2010 William S. Paley Televiswion Festival, Variety reports. The event, which runs Feb. 26-March 14, is moving from Hollywood’s Cinerama to the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills.
Dec 11
2009
09:25 PM ET
Sarah Palin to appear on 'Conan' tonight
Sarah Palin is set to make a surprise appearance on The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien tonight, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The former VP candidate was rehearsing a skit Friday afternoon, when the audience was led outdoors to keep her appearance a surprise, sources told THR.
Dec 11
2009
07:41 PM ET
Tiger Woods: Taking an 'indefinite break' from golf
Tiger Woods announced on his website Friday that he will take “an indefinite break from professional golf.” The superstar golfer has seen his squeaky clean image unravel as more of his infidelities come to light. He addressed his transgressions directly on his site. “I’m deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to everyone that I’m profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness.” He added, “I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person.”
Dec 11
2009
05:49 PM ET
French rocker Johnny Hallyday in 'satisfactory' condition after botched operation
Days after a botched back operation in a Paris clinic, French rocker/actor Johnny Hallyday was put in an artificial coma in Los Angeles to deal with an infection for the earlier operation, reports the Associated Press. The 66-year old singer fell ill on Monday and was taken to Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles where doctors put him in a drug-induced coma as he recovered from surgery. “Things are as good as they can be for now and Johnny’s condition is satisfactory,” said the singer’s producer Jean-Claude Camus. “In the United States they told us his operation (for a slipped disc) in Paris was a complete butchery.” Hallyday is the best-known rocker in France. Dubbed “the French Elvis,” he has sold more than 100 million albums.
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