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| Posted: 10 Dec 2008 06:30 PM CST
Time to get hustling on the Twilight sequel, New Moon. Part two of the franchise remains un-helmed since Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke's departure, but with a tentative release date set for November 20th, 2009, whoever ends up coming onto the project would have to be in Vancouver by December 15th to prepare for a mid-March production start date. The mad rush to feed off of Twilight's franchise potential may only exacerbate some of the problems that have already arisen for New Moon. According to Entertainment Weekly, the fledgling Summit studio does not want to re-hire "baby-faced" Taylor Lautner as Jacob. They don't think he has what it takes to play the werewolf love interest/lead in New Moon. And, in a desperate attempt to keep the role, Lautner's agent has reached out to the special effects people who did Brad Pitt's new Benjamin Button film to see what wizardry they could do to bulk up Taylor. Another obstacle is finding Native American actors to portray Jacob's werewolf clan, which was difficult in the first film. Lautner himself is not completely Native American. With only a slightly increased budget of $50 million and breakout lead actors to pay more, shoots in Italy, and shiny new special effects, Summit is going to have to cut corners somewhere. Rumor has it that Summit has approached Golden Compass' Chris Weitz to direct. Inside sources say that Hardwicke would have loved to direct the Twilight sequel, if given the license to take her time to make it better than the first, but "it became clear that Summit didn't have those same priorities." It all sounds like Summit is setting up its Twilight franchise for a sloppy sequel in order to cash in as quickly as possible on its box-office-busting success. Despite all the dramz, brutal production timeline, and potential for total crap filmmaking, Summit shouldn't have a problem nailing a director soon because, as an insider put it, "We are in a recession. It's a hit franchise. Whoever steps into it is guaranteed a $100 million gross. Everyone wants this movie." An executive at another studio added, "You'd have to have a very high standard for art, hate the movie business, and hate money to walk off this sequel." So is Hardwicke an idiot or just trying to avoid an embarrassing cinematic failure? |
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| Milk Named Best Film By New York Film Critics Circle Posted: 10 Dec 2008 06:04 PM CST
'Tis the season! Another day, another round of awards announced. Milk is this year's NY Critics Awards darling! It snagged three year-end awards, including best film. Its star, Sean Penn, was named best actor by voters and his co-star, Josh Brolin, won the best supporting actor award. Here are the rest of the winners: Best Actress: Sally Hawkins, Happy-Go-Lucky Best Screenplay: Jenny Lumet, Rachel Getting Married Best Cinematographer: Anthony Dod Mantle, Slumdog Millionaire Best Animated Film: WALL-E Best Director: Mike Leigh, Happy-Go-Lucky Best Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona Best First Film: Courtney Hunt, Frozen River Best Foreign Film: 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days Best Non-Fiction Film (Documentary): Man on Wire |
| Busta is Bustin - Outta His Pants! Posted: 10 Dec 2008 05:47 PM CST
Former hit-maker Busta Rhymes was on stage with Kanye West on Tuesday performing in Los Angeles for the Power 106FM Cali Christmas Holiday Concert at the Gibson Amphitheatre. He's gotten huge! Time to hit the gym after the New Years, Busta! [Images via WENN.] |
| Posted: 10 Dec 2008 05:35 PM CST
We are soooo excited to see Stevie Nicks and the rest of Fleetwood Mac in concert next year! Tickets for their tour go on sale this Monday, the 15th. We've set all sorts of reminders to go off that day so we don't get screwed out of tix! Also, a friend of ours was recently chatting with the legendary Miz Nicks and they got to talking about Lindsay BiHan's obsession to play her in a movie. "She's been saying that for years. I have nothing against her but I'm still living and working. You know I'm not dead yet," said Stevie. You got that, Linds? Chill for now. We don't know if we'll ever be ready for Firecrotch's portrayal of Stevie. Just the thought of LezLo's cover of Stevie's Edge of Seventeen makes our skin crawl! [Image via WENN.] |
| They Be Making A Lot Of Babies Posted: 10 Dec 2008 05:24 PM CST
Those Hanson boys sure are some strong breeders. Taylor Hanson, the hot middle brother, just welcomed his fourth son, Viggo Moriah, Tuesday in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The brothers really like being dads. Taylor and his wife say, "Viggo is doing great. He is the perfect early Christmas gift. We look forward to being home to enjoy the holidays with him and his very excited brothers and sister." Taylor and his wife already have three kids together, two boys Ezra, 6, and River, 2, and one girl, Penelope, 3. Oh, and there might be a comeback pretty soon for the Hansons. The three original Jonas Bros are expected to head back to the studio early next year in order to release a new album by the summer. Wonder if any of their kids will make their own band? [Image via WENN.] |
| Why Her? Evan Rachel Wood Whore Heading to Broadway for Spider-Man Musical Posted: 10 Dec 2008 04:39 PM CST
Eww, yuck!!!! Rachel Evan Whore has been cast as Mary Jane for Broadway's Spider-Man musical, according to a new report. The show, with music and lyrics by Bono and The Edge from U2, is expected to hit the Great White Way in 2010. The role of Peter Parker has yet to be filled. Well, we think they effed up their blockbuster chances with the Whore choice. But…. At least she's slightly more tolerable than Kiki Drunkst! [Photo via Getty Images.] |
| Ellen Is Just A 'Girl' - Gives Good Face Posted: 10 Dec 2008 04:31 PM CST
Ellen DeGeneres looks simply beautiful in her debut as the face of CoverGirl and Olay's new Simply Ageless Foundation. CoverGirl's selection of the television talk show host demonstrates an appreciation of diversity and defiance of expectations. Also, she looks damn good! Ellen says, "I'm thrilled to be a CoverGirl. I've been practicing in my bathroom mirror for years…Now finally, you'll all be able to see it." We lovesit! |
| Posted: 10 Dec 2008 04:02 PM CST
New Kids On The Block's Joey McIntyre might no longer have a baby face, but he's still way hawt. And his baby is sooooo adorable! Joey and son, Griffin, were spotted Tuesday shopping at The Grove in Los Angeles. If only Griff were a bit older, he'd make a great play date for Suri. He'd even be a gentle [Image via Fame Pictures.] |
| Posted: 10 Dec 2008 03:39 PM CST
According to a new report, former Prison Break star and current jail bird, Lane Garrison, has been hit with a wrongful death lawsuit. It was filed by the family of Vahagn Setian, the teenager he killed while he was driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. In the suit, the Setians claim Lane "purchased a bottle of vodka with and for minors, brought the vodka to a party attended by minors … and shared and consumed the vodka with minors at the party." The parents are seeking unspecified damages. Save a life (and lots of money)…call a cab! |
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