Mark Wahlberg has hinted at taking his hit television show ‘Entourage’ to the big screen, when the show eventually runs its course.
On the promotional trail for his latest flick ‘The Happening’, Wahlberg tells moviefone.com that, "We’re doing Season 5 right now. We’re hoping for maybe three [or] four more seasons, and then maybe a film or two."
Wahlberg, who executive producers the show, adds, "Obviously the ‘Sex and the City’ success has opened up a window of opportunity there."
‘Entourage’ follows the life of Vincent Chase, played by Adrien Grenier, and his rise to the top of Hollywood’s A-list.
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Thursday, 19 June 2008
Saturday, 14 June 2008
Jonah Hill Hopes For Johnny Depp Cameo In '21 Jump Street' Film, Responds To Online Haters
When news leaked Wednesday that "Superbad" star Jonah Hill was set to write and produce a big-screen remake of the hit '80s TV show "21 Jump Street," the fan outcry was nearly unanimous.
"Foolishness!" wrote MTV reader damianx. "Dramatic? How could this guy make it dramatic?"
Well, Jonah Hill would like to have his say.
"People on the Internet just get pissed off about everything, I realized. I don't know how anyone found out about it, but [Sony] approached me because they wanted to do a comedic version of it. But it's not like slapstick or anything like that," Hill told MTV News. "I don't want to make some sh---y movie. I wouldn't want to do it if it was gonna suck, you know what I mean? I really think it's going to be sweet."
The original Fox series, which ran for five years from 1987-1991, centered on a group of undercover cops who posed as students in high school and college. It was a genre-twisting adult drama that just happened to feature teens. And, oh yeah, one of those cops just happened to be Johnny Depp.
But fans who think Hill's take will be derivative or unoriginal don't know the first thing about the 24-year-old actor, Hill insisted.
"People expect you to do something crappy [when] adapting a TV show into a film. ... When I hear it, it seems totally unoriginal," Hill confessed. "But it's going to be — we're approaching it from an original standpoint, I'll tell you that much."
That original standpoint includes a much more comedic sensibility, Hill said. Although he was reticent with plot details, he did confirm that his "21 Jump Street" would be a flat-out comedy.
"It's going to have some of the funniest people around in it, and it's going to be really funny, I hope," he said. "Or we won't make it! If it doesn't turn out funny, I promise you, we will not make it."
That kind of control over the material comes because the project was essentially Hill's idea from the get-go, he told MTV News. In other words, "I promise you guys, it's not like the studio is saying, 'Make this crappy version of the movie,' " he said. "They were like, 'It's [you] in control,' and it's badass."
What else could Hill do to appease the fans worried over his adaptation? How about if he said it has a special role for a "21 Jump Street" veteran? Now, that vet just has to get onboard.
"We have an awesome thing for Depp, if he'll do it," Hill enthused. "I don't know if he will or not, [but] it's going to be rad!"
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Sunday, 8 June 2008
Tatum's Pet Groomer: "She Loved That Dog"
Tatum O'Neal's attachment to her late dog, Lena, was definitely what pushed her over the edge and on the fringe of relapsing, her dog groomer tells OK!.
Jorge Bendersky, celebrity groomer at New York Dog Spa and Hotel, and currently appearing on Animal Planet's Groomer Has It, backs up the Oscar winner's explanation that she tried to by crack cocaine because she was reeling from the death of her 16-year-old Scottish terrier.
"She loved that dog," Jorge tells OK!. "She would bring her here super-often. I have so many clients, I can see them going through stuff with their dog; it's devastating. And somebody who has the inclination, or had a path with some trouble, it could push you over the edge, more when you are attached to the dog as you are."
Tatum's devotion to Lena, who passed from cancer, knew no bounds, Jorge says.
"She always kept the dog perfect. She would bring it and pick it up herself," he reveals. "It's hard, you see what you see in the media, but the other side, you know hands-on how devoted she was with her dog. I'm used to seeing what pet owners go through when their dogs get old or sick."
Jorge last talked to Tatum a few months ago, discussing Lena's health. The 44-year-old former child star had ceased bringing Lena in due to her frail state. Though he has not spoken with Tatum, who documented her drug-addled past in A Paper Life, since Lena's passing three weeks ago, Jorge insists he saw no signs of trouble in Tatum in the past.
"I remember when we went to dinner and I asked if it was alright to mention her as my client, she would immediately answer," he says. "Or if I would invite her to an event, she couldn't come because she was in L.A., she will always answer. She was super-attentive. It's hard... Tatum's life hasn't been very easy."
By Delaina Dixon
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Friday, 6 June 2008
Rihanna To Record 'Feminist Anthem' With Amy Winehouse And Duffy
Rihanna says she would like to record a “feminist anthem” with fellow female stars Amy Winehouse and Duffy.
The singer, who topped the charts last year with ‘Umbrella’, said she was a big fan of both British singers.
Asked about the possibility of a collaboration during an interview with the BBC, she said: "How amazing would that be? We've all got three different voices, it would be brilliant. Now that would be a feminist anthem.
"I love Amy. I think she's great, so unique. I love her album. And I also love what Duffy is doing, she's brilliant, as well."
Rihanna also confirmed that she has been in talks with producer Mark Ronson about working together.
Ronson’s profile has continued to grow since his work on Winehouse’s second album ‘Back To Black’.
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New series for Grey's Anatomy star?
'Grey's Anatomy' star Elizabeth Reaser has been cast in the leading role in a planned new series called 'Mythological X'.
Variety reports that the pilot episode tells the story of Annabel, a woman who discovers from a psychic that she has dated and dumped the man she was supposed to marry.
Reaser played the character of Jane Doe/Ava in 'Grey's Anatomy'.
20th Century Fox TV will make the pilot and the series, if it gets the green light.
Variety reports that the pilot episode tells the story of Annabel, a woman who discovers from a psychic that she has dated and dumped the man she was supposed to marry.
Reaser played the character of Jane Doe/Ava in 'Grey's Anatomy'.
20th Century Fox TV will make the pilot and the series, if it gets the green light.
Raise Hell
Artist: Raise Hell
Genre(s):
Rock
Metal: Thrash
Metal: Death,Black
Discography:
Wicked Is My Game
Year: 2002
Tracks: 9
Not Dead Yet
Year: 2000
Tracks: 9
Noy Dead Yet
Year: 1999
Tracks: 9
Holy Target
Year: 1998
Tracks: 9
Formed in 1995 by Jonas Nilsson (guitar/vocals), Torstein Wickberg (guitar), Niklas Sjöström (bass) and Dennis Ekdahl (drums), Stockholm, Sweden's Raise Hell tried and true on a routine of different name calling and metallic styles before at last transcription their starting time demo, 1997's Nailed patch still calling themselves In Cold Blood. Signing with Nuclear Blast the following year, they adoptive their current name shortly after finalizing their debut record album Holy Target, which presented a thrashy death metal style which flirted with melodic line, but didn't embrace it on the grand musical scale preferred by the neighboring Gothenburg bands (At the Gates, Dark Tranquility, et al). Despite their modified live experience, the isthmus was quick granted their touring orders by Nuclear Blast, which put them on the road end-to-end Europe with the likes of Dismember and Children of Bodom, as advantageously as scoring a sought after slot on the government note of that year's Wacken Open Air Festival. 1999's soph Not Dead Yet album was recorded at famous Studio Fredman with producer Anders Fridén (In Flames) and its slightly less frenzied pace and mentation man's lyrics revealed a far more mature and road-tested outfit. A turn in support of 80's bat stalwarts Destruction was side by side up on their order of business, and undermentioned a ingeminate impose to Wacken in the year 2000, Raise Hell continued to circuit unrelentingly into 2001. Finally withdrawing from the road, the band reunited with producer Fridén to record album number tercet Wicked is my Game, released in October 2002.
Acts invited to follow in Oasis and Coldplay's footsteps
Acts have been invited to submit demos for the In The City music festival - which was founded by the late Tony Wilson.
The Manchester music conference, which takes place between October 5-7 is this year, is going under the Wilson-esque heading "It's All About The Music, Stupid".
The annual event is a regular showcase for unsigned talent, with the likes of Oasis, Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys taking part in previous years.
Bands wanting to take part should submit a minimum of three tracks, a biography and photo, which should be sent to: In The City, Unit 8, Brewery Year 0Deva Centre, Trinity Way, Salford, Manchester M3 7BB.
Head to Inthecity.co.uk for more information or to register online.
The Manchester music conference, which takes place between October 5-7 is this year, is going under the Wilson-esque heading "It's All About The Music, Stupid".
The annual event is a regular showcase for unsigned talent, with the likes of Oasis, Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys taking part in previous years.
Bands wanting to take part should submit a minimum of three tracks, a biography and photo, which should be sent to: In The City, Unit 8, Brewery Year 0Deva Centre, Trinity Way, Salford, Manchester M3 7BB.
Head to Inthecity.co.uk for more information or to register online.
Timberlake agrees new film deal
Justin Timberlake is to star opposite Jeff Bridges and Mary Steenburgen in a new drama called 'The Open Road'.
Variety reports that the film tells the story of a young man trying to repair his relationship with his legendary athlete father as he tries to make his way home to see his seriously ill mother.
The Michael Meredith-directed and written film is due to begin shooting in Louisiana and other southern US states this month.
Variety reports that the film tells the story of a young man trying to repair his relationship with his legendary athlete father as he tries to make his way home to see his seriously ill mother.
The Michael Meredith-directed and written film is due to begin shooting in Louisiana and other southern US states this month.
Ex Home and Away star eyes new movie
Former 'Home and Away' star Melissa George is in final negotiations to star in a new supernatural thriller called 'Triangle'.
The Hollywood Reporter says that the film will be directed by 'Severance' director Christopher Smith.
The film tells the story of passengers thrown into great danger on a yachting trip.
George's character is a woman with three personalities who relives the experience through each of them.
Shooting is set to begin in Australia in April.
George was most recently seen on Irish cinema screens in '30 Days of Night'. Read the review here.
The Hollywood Reporter says that the film will be directed by 'Severance' director Christopher Smith.
The film tells the story of passengers thrown into great danger on a yachting trip.
George's character is a woman with three personalities who relives the experience through each of them.
Shooting is set to begin in Australia in April.
George was most recently seen on Irish cinema screens in '30 Days of Night'. Read the review here.
Cardiacs
Artist: Cardiacs
Genre(s):
Rock
Discography:
Various
Year:
Tracks: 14
Combining the D.I.Y.-attitude of the early punk years with an affectionateness for progressive rock acts of the Apostles such as Gong and Gentle Giant, the U.K. act the Cardiacs formed in late 1977 by Tim Smith, wHO quickly enlisted comrade Jim Smith to join the fledgeling outfit. The alleged fact that Jim couldn't run an tool mattered small and the band took the byname Cardiac Arrest. Their outset actual release was a single, "A Bus for a Bus on the Bus," in 1979, which they followed with a full-length cassette release the adjacent year, entitled The Obvious, under the truncated advert the Cardiacs. They periodically self-released material end-to-end the '80s, including Toy World in 1981. They landed a high profile slot opening for Marillion in 1985 which, although they had been selected by Marillion booster cable isaac Bashevis Singer Fish, proven to be a pairing that did non go down advantageously with the headliner's winnow base. In 1988, they released the LP A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window, which proven to be their biggest succeeder, spawning the Top Ten indie chart lead "Is This a Life." The success was transient and the band institute itself entangled in a brief arouse when the factions of the media mistook the relationship betwixt Tim Smith and saxist Sarah Smith to be as siblings instead of man and married woman. Although their audience has never been widespread, self-proclaimed admirers of the Cardiacs include Mike Patton and Damon Albarn, wHO staged for them to open shows for Blur during 1995. The Cardiacs give birth toured regularly since their origin, fifty-fifty if their recorded output has been a piece more than erratic.
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