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Paula Patton thinks playing a lesbian is important in "Precious"
10 November 2009 10:00 AM, PST | AfterEllen.com | See recent AfterEllen.com news »
If you weren't familiar with Paula Patton before Precious, you should get acquainted with her in the new issue of Giant magazine.
Being called "the next Halle Barry" is a great compliment, especially for a relatively new actress like Paula.
Her first film was 2005's Hitch and she's only been in a handful since then. Fortunately for her, she's been able to land parts in fairly high profile films like Idlewild from the men behind Outkast and now in Precious, which broke box office records this weekend.
Patton plays Ms. Rain, a lesbian teacher that helps Precious to question her life's worth and her sexuality. In this great video of interviews, Paula discusses her love of Gabby Sidibe (the actress who played Precious) and why it was important that her character be a lesbian.
With so many other stars in the film, it's important not to ignore Paula Patton — she's »
- Trish Bendix
Josh Duhamel to star in Walt Becker-helmed comedy.
15 October 2009 2:26 AM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
Josh Duhamel is set to star in the Walt Becker-directed "What's He Got?" written by "Hitch" scribe Kevin Bisch. All that's known is that it's a high-concept romantic comedy. Becker will produce alongside Andrew Panay and Category 5's Brian Sher. Disney put down $900,000 against $1.6 million to acquire the comedy pitch. Becker directed the uproariously funny "Wild Hogs" for the studio as well as the upcoming "Old Dogs" which also stars John Travolta alongside Robin Williams and Travolta's wife Kelly Preston. »
Josh Duhamel attached to What's He Got?
15 October 2009 12:44 AM, PDT | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »
Bucking the recent trend of studio script buys drying up, Disney has just splashed some cash to purchase a comedy pitch called What's He Got for Transformers' Josh Duhamel to star in. Walt Becker - who inflicted Wild Hogs (below) on the world, and looks like he'll do the same with Old Dogs - is attached to direct the film, though very little else is known about it. Kevin Bisch, who wrote Hitch, penned this latest offering, which is described as a high concept romantic comedy. So we decided to offer up some guesses. See which one...
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- James White
Josh Duhamel Up for What's He Got
14 October 2009 10:19 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
It seems that Disney has set up its first film under new studio boss Rick Ross. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Josh Duhamel has signed on to star in What's He Got for Disney.
Kevin Bisch (Hitch) wrote the script and, although no plot details were revealed, it was said to be a buddy comedy. Andrew Panay and Walt Becker are on board to produce, alongside Brian Sher, and Becker may direct the film as well.
Panay and Becker have collaborated in the past, with Panay producing the Becker-directed National Lampoon's Van Wilder and the upcoming comedy Old Dogs with John Travolta and Robin Williams.
No production schedule was released for the film.
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Josh Duhamel to Star in What's He Got?
14 October 2009 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
Walt Disney Pictures has picked up What's He Got? a comedy project from Kevin Bisch ( Hitch ), with Josh Duhamel ( Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen ) attached to star. Andrew Panay, Brian Sher and Walt Becker are producing, with Becker possibly directing as well. The Hollywood Reporter says that plot details haven't been revealed other than that it is a buddy comedy. Panay's credits include Wedding Crashers , and Becker directed Van Wilder which Panay produced. The two reteamed for the upcoming Disney comedy Old Dogs , starring John Travolta and Robin Wiliams. Becker also directed Wild Hogs for Disney. »
Actress Weddell Dies
6 October 2009 9:11 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Actress and model Mimi Weddell has died, aged 94.
Weddell died at her home in Manhattan on 24 September, her daughter Sarah Dillon has confirmed.
She became well-known for her flamboyant headwear, which was prominently featured in a 2008 documentary about her life, entitled Hats Off.
Her acting credits include small roles in 1980s films including Dracula’s Last Rites, horror spoof Student Bodies, The Purple Rose of Cairo, Heartburn, and more recently, 2005's Hitch. She also enjoyed a cameo role in hit U.S. TV series Sex and the City.
As a fashion model, Weddell appeared advertisements for Louis Vuitton, Nike, Burberry and Juicy Couture. She also appeared in photo spreads for American Vogue and Vanity Fair.
Still charismatic at age 90, she was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful New Yorkers by New York magazine in 2005. »
Interview Time: Mark Fienberg
21 September 2009 2:50 PM, PDT | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
With the recent release of Play The Game out in theaters scattered across the nation, I was able to talk to the writer and director of the independent comedy, Mark Fienberg.
Melissa: When it comes to creating David (Paul Campbell), how did you do it? Is there any sort of inspiration you drew from a family member, yourself or somebody?
Fienberg: Well, David as the ladies man was probably the ladies man that I hoped I would be someday, but not necessarily the ladies man I am. You know, all of the dirty tricks that you learn through the movie were deifnitely things that my friends and I developed when I was single. They always seemed to work with them but never worked for me so I didn’t know what I was doing wrong. The character, I think, is more of the guy that I dreamed about being than what I actually was. »
- Melissa Molina
Assassination of a High School President arrives on DVD in October
6 August 2009 12:03 PM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Plotting comic intrigue, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is set to release Assassination of a High School President on DVD October 6th for the suggested retail price of $24.96. The witty high school satire film (in the tradition of Election and Rushmore) features Mischa Barton (TV.s .The O.C.., The Sixth Sense), Reece Thompson (Rocket Science) and action icon Bruce Willis (Die Hard series, upcoming Surrogates). The film marks the feature directorial debut of Brett Simon and was scripted by the writing team of Tim Calpin and Kevin Jakubowski, former production assistants on TV.s .South Park.. It co-stars Michael Rapaport (TV.s .Prison Break,. Hitch), Zöe Kravitz (The Brave One, No Reservations) and Kathryn Morris (Resurrecting The Champ, TV.s .Cold Case.). »
- Patrick Luce
Jen Aniston Grins and Bags It on The Bounty Set
20 July 2009 9:50 AM, PDT | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Jennifer Aniston was recently spotted pitching in on doggie duties (and, er, bagging what looked like dog poop) on the New York City set of her new comedy, The Bounty. People Pets has learned that her canine costar, a miniature dachshund, belongs to the film's director Andy Tennant (best known for films like 2005's Hitch and 2002's Sweet Home Alabama). So was Aniston really cleaning up after the director's pooch? Find out the real scoop behind the star's on-set dirty work at People Pets. from Huffington Post Photos: Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick's Post-Twins Night Out Photos: The Obama »
'Hunter' gets Baranski
16 July 2009 12:57 PM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Christine Baranski has joined the cast of Sony's "Bounty Hunter" comedy as Jennifer Aniston's mother.The film, which began shooting recently, also stars Gerard Butler, with "Hitch" director Andy Tennant directing.Story, written by Sarah Thorp, centers on a bounty hunter hired to retrieve his ex-wife (Aniston), who has skipped bail.According to Variety, Neal Moritz is producing through his Sony-based Original Films shingle. »
- Adnan Tezer
New Details on the Jennifer Aniston, Gerald Butler Comedy "Bounty Hunter"
16 July 2009 11:41 AM, PDT | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »
Sony's comedy, "Bounty Hunter" has added a new member of the cast. Christine Baranski is joining Jennifer Aniston and Gerald Butler. She will be playing Aniston's mother.
The film, which is currently shooting, is being directed by Andy Tennant ("Hitch," "Sweet Home Alabama"). Script by Sarah Thorp revolves around a bounty hunter (Gerald Butler) who is hired to find his bail-skipping ex-wife (Aniston). »
- Manny
Recession Forces Hugh Jackman to Become ‘Avon Man’
16 July 2009 10:21 AM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
Damn this recession! When will the turn around come? So many have been laid off, so many are wandering aimlessly down the streets in tattered clothes, so many are eating beans out of cans. And now, the economic downturn's latest victim is none other than super famous actor and mutton-chop enthusiast Hugh Jackman who has taken a job selling Avon products. Or, he's being cast as a character that has to sell Avon products. The details are still shaky in my head. According to Variety, the X-man will join Fox's Avon Man, the story of a car salesman who loses his job and sells out his masculinity a bit to start selling Avon products. The script is from Kevin Bisch, the same guy who wrote Hitch, and it looks like it might be a comedy following in the vein of those brilliant British down-on-their-luck-moxy-group-invents-creative-way-of-making-money films like The Fully Monty and Kinky Boots. Man »
- Dr. Cole Abaius
Wolverine Hawking Makeup Door to Door?
16 July 2009 7:36 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Talk about your change in roles. Super-Aussie Hugh Jackman, hot off his performance as the bristling, beer-guzzling slicer-dicer Wolverine in X-Men Origins: Wolverine has signed up for a role as ... an Avon salesman.
Jackman will play a laid-off auto salesman who reluctantly becomes an Avon representative and survives emasculating humiliation to become a top earner, saving his family from financial ruin.
Comedy writer Kevin Bisch (Hitch) pitched Avon Man to 20th Century Fox and they acquired the rights with Bisch attached as screenwriter. Jackman and Seed Productions' John Palermo will produce with Krasnoff Foster Entertainment.
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- BrentJS Sprecher
Hugh Jackman Starring In Avon Man
16 July 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news »
20th Century Fox has acquired “Avon Man” from “Hitch” writer Kevin Bisch, which will be used as a comedic vehicle for Hugh Jackman. The story follows Jackman’s character, who after being laid off from an auto dealership, ends up having to become an Avon makeup salesman, who uses his looks and personality to make sales. He eventually ends up recruiting many of his former coworkers to save his financially-dying town by winning a regional contest. Jackman and his Seed Production partner John Palermo will be producing along with Gary Foster from Krasnoff Foster Entertainment. No other information on the project has been released so far. Stay tuned to Shockya.com [...] »
- Costa Koutsoutis
Hugh Jackman: Avon Lady?
15 July 2009 6:48 PM, PDT | Fandango | See recent Fandango news »
When you think of Hugh Jackman, you think tough, handsome, and rugged – the kind of guy you'd expect to play Wolverine in the X-Men films or an Australian cowboy in the film Australia. One role you probably never expected to see Hugh Jackman in is as an Avon salesman, which is a job that's usually held by women because, well, they're selling make-up and most men don't wear make-up. (Not that there's anything wrong with wearing make-up if you're a guy … but, um, okay, I'll just shut up now.) Variety tells us that 20th Century Fox has acquired a comedy pitch from Kevin Bisch (Hitch) called Avon Man as a potential starring vehicle for Hugh Jackman. The film, which sort of sounds like America's version of The Full Monty, tells of a group of laid...
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Hugh Jackman: Avon Lady?
15 July 2009 6:48 PM, PDT | Fandango | See recent Fandango news »
When you think of Hugh Jackman, you think tough, handsome, and rugged – the kind of guy you'd expect to play Wolverine in the X-Men films or an Australian cowboy in the film Australia. One role you probably never expected to see Hugh Jackman in is as an Avon salesman, which is a job that's usually held by women because, well, they're selling make-up and most men don't wear make-up. (Not that there's anything wrong with wearing make-up if you're a guy … but, um, okay, I'll just shut up now.) Variety tells us that 20th Century Fox has acquired a comedy pitch from Kevin Bisch (Hitch) called Avon Man as a potential starring vehicle for Hugh Jackman. The film, which sort of sounds like America's version of The Full Monty, tells of a group of laid...
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- Fandango
Hugh Jackman: Avon Lady?
15 July 2009 6:48 PM, PDT | Fandango | See recent Fandango news »
When you think of Hugh Jackman, you think tough, handsome, and rugged – the kind of guy you'd expect to play Wolverine in the X-Men films or an Australian cowboy in the film Australia. One role you probably never expected to see Hugh Jackman in is as an Avon salesman, which is a job that's usually held by women because, well, they're selling make-up and most men don't wear make-up. (Not that there's anything wrong with wearing make-up if you're a guy … but, um, okay, I'll just shut up now.) Variety tells us that 20th Century Fox has acquired a comedy pitch from Kevin Bisch (Hitch) called Avon Man as a potential starring vehicle for Hugh Jackman. The film, which sort of sounds like America's version of The Full Monty, tells of a group of laid...
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- Fandango
Christine Baranski Joins Bounty Hunter
15 July 2009 5:20 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
According to Variety Christine Baranski is joining Sony Picture's Bounty Hunter which stars Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler.
The film is being directed by Andy Tennant (Hitch) from a script by Sarah Thorp.
The film follows a bounty hunter who gets hired to find his ex-wife (Aniston), who has recently jumped bail. Baranski will be playing Aniston's mom in the film.
Neal Moritz is producing this project via his company Original Films. The film is currently shooting.
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Hugh Jackman Sells Makeup in Avon Man
15 July 2009 4:30 PM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
In a high-six-figure deal, 20th Century Fox has acquired "Avon Man," a comedy pitch from "Hitch" writer Kevin Bisch, as a star vehicle for Hugh Jackman, with Bisch to script. Story follows men laid off from an auto dealership. One is reluctantly recruited into becoming an Avon salesman, and while the experience is initially emasculating, he uses his charm and good looks to become a top seller. The comedy takes on a "Full Monty" vibe when the car salesman sets out to save his financially strapped family and town by conscripting his buddies into the makeup business to win a regional contest. »
Hugh Jackman to be 'Avon Man'
15 July 2009 2:52 PM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
20th Century Fox has acquired "Avon Man," a comedy pitch from "Hitch" writer Kevin Bisch, as a star vehicle for Hugh Jackman, with Bisch to script.According to Variety, Jackman and Seed Productions partner John Palermo will produce, along with Gary Foster at Krasnoff Foster Entertainment.Story follows men laid off from an auto dealership. One is reluctantly recruited into becoming an Avon salesman and he uses his charm and good looks to become a top seller. The car salesman then sets out to save his financially strapped family and town by getting his buddies into the makeup business to win a regional contest. »
- Adnan Tezer
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