7/13/2009
Plays female lead of comic book hero.
In the Star Wars prequels, Natalie Portman proved her ability to fight the bad guys in space. Now she's going to be fighting them on the ground.Portman has been cast as the female lead in the upcoming adaptation of Marvel's "Thor". Portman portrays Jane Foster, the romantic interest of the title...
7/13/2009
Traditional Chinese ceremony kicked off reboot of series.
If Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith have their way, a whole new generation of kids will learn the phrase, "wax on, wax off."According to Daily Variety, Chan and the co-star of "The Pursuit of Happyness" have recently begun shooting scenes for "The Kung Fu Kid."In a traditional Chinese ceremony in...
7/13/2009
Will now air seven days a week.
Fans of "The Electric Company" will have seven reasons to get up in the morning, starting Sept. 7.The Public Broadcasting Service has expanded its programming schedule for the series, from its traditional spot during the weekdays to now include the weekends.The move follows the show's ascent...
7/13/2009
Illness prevented shooting of "Parenthood."
Maura Tierney may have helped save lives as doctor Abby Lockhart on "ER," but she's finding herself in a life and death battle of her own after being diagnosed with a tumor of the breast.According to Reuters News Service, on Monday, Tierney said in a statement that the mystery illness that has held...
7/10/2009
Advertising company waiting 30 days to air commercial out of respect for the family.
Legendary pitchman Billy Mays has been dead for nearly two weeks, and already he's pitching products from beyond the grave.According to the Associated Press, Media Enterprises, the company that shot many of his commercials, including those for OxyClean and Orange Glo, is planning on airing a spot...
7/10/2009
Movie based on children's book.
The BBC and Nicole Kidman are about to get stung.According to Daily Variety, "The Others" star and the British Broadcasting Network have acquired the film rights to the bestselling novel, "Little Bee," by Chris Cleave.Based on the novel, the film will follow a 16-year-old Nigerian orphan as she...
7/10/2009
I Know Who Killed Me star starting production company.
Lindsay Lohan may have her hands full right now, but that isn't stopping her from pursuing a dream of owning her own production company.According to the Hollywood Reporter, Lohan and business partner Kristi Kaylor have founded Unforgettable Productions. The venture is expected to focus on film and...
7/9/2009
Returns to the big screen after decade-long hiatus.
The "Blue Lagoon" girl is back.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Shields has signed on with Summit and Participant Media to film the family drama "Furry Vengeance."Shields will play Tami Sanders, the wife of a real-estate developer, played by Brendan Fraser, who finds himself up against an army...
7/9/2009
Formerly male-centered studio releasing spate of chick flicks.
New Line Cinema is getting in touch with its feminine side.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio, known for slasher films such as "Nightmare on Elm Street" and the popular 'Austin Powers" series, is switching its focus to female-oriented fare.The trend began with the adaptation of...
7/9/2009
Soderbergh out, Pitt still in on baseball-themed project.
Despite seeing the departure of its lead director, the baseball-themed movie "Moneyball' is still in production at Sony Pictures, albeit with some major changes.According to Daily Variety, the film, about Oakland A's manager Billy Beane, has lost Steven Soderbergh, and gained Emmy winning writer...
