The next James Bond sequel, tentatively titled Bond 23, has been put on hold due to MGM’s financial troubles, according to Variety. EON Productions heads Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli announced Monday that the next Daniel Craig 007 installment was facing a foe as nasty as Dr. No or Scaramanga: cash woes. “Due to the continuing uncertainty surrounding the future of MGM and the failure to close a sale of the studio, we have suspended development on Bond 23 indefinitely,” the pair said in a statement. “We do not know when development will resume and do not have a date for the release of Bond 23.” The project did not yet have a director attached, but a trio of writers had reportedly been working on a script and Craig had informed fans last fall that the film would start shooting late this year. MGM has been in the process of sorting out its future with its debt holders. MGM put itself up for sale in November. The studio’s only release this year, Hot Tub Time Machine, has grossed $42.4 million to date.
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Oprah responds to Kitty Kelly's biography
While speaking at The New York Women in Communications Matrix Awards Monday, Oprah Winfrey briefly talked about Oprah, the “so-called biography” Kitty Kelly released last week, People reports. Presenting an award to Gayle King, the talk show maven said her best pal “sometimes cares about my life more than I do,” recalling that last week was “a rough one” for King, because a “so-called biography came out.” “Gayle got herself worked out with all my new daddies coming out,” Winfrey said, referring to a section in Kelly’s book that claims Vernon Winfrey isn’t the talk show host’s biological father. “This, too, shall pass.”
Larry King might reconcile with wife, lawyer says
According to People, Larry King’s attorney, Dennis Wasser, says the talk show host may call off his divorce from wife Shawn. “There’s a 50-50 chance this divorce is not happening,” Wasser told People. “His focus is on the best interest of his children. It’s not clear to me which way he’s going to turn on this issue.” The couple, who have been together for more than 12 years, were seen together Sunday at their son’s baseball game.
Mo'Nique's brother admits to molesting her on 'Oprah'
Gerald Imes, the brother of Oscar-winning actress Mo’Nique, admitted on Oprah Winfrey’s talk show that he molested the Precious star when they were young, reports the Associated Press. Imes, who appeared on the program today, said the sexual abuse started when he was 13 and when Mo’Nique was 7 or 8, and continued for over a year. “I abused and betrayed the trust of another sibling, my sister, my blood sister,” he said before apologizing to the actress: “I’m sorry, Mo’Nique. I’m sorry.”
The actress had discussed the molestation in previous interviews. Mo’Nique’s rep has not returned EW’s request for comment.
Oscar-winning film editor dies
Longtime film editor Dede Allen — who earned Academy Award nominations for her work on Dog Day Afternoon, Reds and Wonder Boys, among others — died Saturday at her Los Angeles home after suffering a stroke, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She was 86. She became the first editor to receive sole credit on a film in 1967 for her work on Bonnie and Clyde, which also won her an Oscar nomination. She also served as head of post-production at Warner Bros. for eight years in the ’90s. Her final project was 2008′s Fireflies in the Garden.
'Glee,' 'A Single Man,' and 'RuPaul's Drag Race' win GLAAD Media Awards
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) awarded the majority of its media awards during a March ceremony in NYC, but at a celebration in LA last night, the organization announced another batch of winners, including Fox’s breakout comedy Glee, the Tom Ford-directed A Single Man, and Logo reality hit RuPaul’s Drag Race. Additionally, actress Drew Barrymore and comedian Wanda Sykes were honored at the ceremony with special awards. See below for a full list of award winners:
- Vanguard Award: Drew Barrymore
- Stephen F. Kolzak Award: Wanda Sykes
- Outstanding Film: A Single Man
- Outstanding Comedy Series: Glee
- Outstanding Reality Program: RuPaul’s Drag Race
- Outstanding Spanish-Language TV Journalism Segment: “Polémicas Adopciones” Noticiero Telemundo (Telemundo)
The GLAAD Media Awards “elevate and promote fair, accurate and inclusive stories of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues, people and allies that have increased awareness, understanding and respect for the lives of LGBT people.”
Weinsteins reportedly near deal to buy Miramax back from Disney
According to various press reports, Bob and Harvey Weinstein are closing in on a deal to buy back Miramax. In fact, according to the New York Times, the brothers and their financial backer Ron Burkle have secured an exclusive negotiating window with Disney, during which they’ll try to come to terms.
The Weinsteins founded Miramax in 1979, sold it to Disney in 1993, and left in 2005 to form The Weinstein Company.
The Weinsteins have reportedly offered Disney around $625 million for the studio, but Disney may retain certain titles from Miramax’s library, according to the Wall Street Journal. It’s also not clear yet if the deal would include the studio’s remaining unreleased films and other home-video assets.
A rep for the Weinstein company had no comment. Reps for Disney were not immediately available.
Miramax’s films in the last several years have been critical darlings, including Oscar winners No Country for Old Men and There Will Be Blood, but none has been a major financial success.
The Weinsteins aren’t the only bidders for the studio, though: Alec and Tom Gores and David Bergstein have also made offers. It’s not clear yet how quickly Disney wants to close the deal.
Judge issues no-bail warrant for Randy and Evi Quaid
Randy Quaid and his wife Evi Quaid are wanted by the state of California as fugitives, according to People. The Quaids failed to appear for yet another court date last week, and a California judge issued a no-bail warrant. Their case stems from a September 2009 arrest for allegedly skipping out on a $10,000 bill from a Santa Barbara hotel.
Danny Glover arrested during labor union protest in Maryland
Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover, along with 11 others, was arrested yesterday during a labor union protest in Maryland, according to the AP. The group was protesting outside the headquarters of Sodexho, a food service company which they claim treats its workers unfairly. Police say that Glover and the group crossed yellow police tape and were arrested after refusing to step back. Those who were arrested were issued citations for trespassing and released, and they face a $1,000 fine or 90 days in jail. Glover’s rep told the AP that the actor had no comment.
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