By Matt Thompson
Uma Thurman is set to star in the upcoming flick with Robert Pattinson ,"Bel Ami.," according to The Hollywood Reporter. In what seems like a unique pairing, the story is set in the 1890’s centering on George Duroy (Robert), a struggling journalist who came from rags to riches to be one of the most successful men in Paris. Uma Thurman takes her place as the wife of Duroy’s friend. She helps George along his journey to success and later backstabs his friend and marries Duroy. Ouch.
We previously reported that Nicole Kidman was signed on for the part, but then we learned that wasn't the case. Sorry Crushers, we can’t always get it right! Nicole, however was in the running at one point, as she recently told MTV News, "I was [in talks for it], and we couldn't work out the dates."
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By Nuzhat Naoreen
Could Ryan Reynolds be Hollywood's new go to guy for romantic comedies? Sure seems like it! The "Definitely, Maybe" actor proved his rom com mettle after starring in this year's "The Proposal", alongside Sandra Bullock, which turned out to be the highest grossing romantic comedy of all time (talk about a resume builder). Now, according to Hollywood Wiretap, he's all set to star in "TMI," a movie centered around the idea that while honesty might be the best policy in a relationship, "too much information" usually isn't (yeah... we couldn't agree more!).
"The House Bunny" star Anna Faris is slated to play Ryan's other-half in the flick (which he's executive producing, by the way) and we couldn't be more excited to see the comedic chemistry between the two. Plus, both are newlyweds (him to Scarlett Johansson, and her to Chris Pratt), so we bet they know a thing or too about relationship dynamics.
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Hey "Vampire Diaries" casting department, enough with all the hot dudes. Just kidding! There's no such thing. But I AM totally ready for some foxy ladies to come in and stir things up. That's why I was psyched when I read that Gina Torres (of "Angel" and "Firefly" fame ... ah, so Joss Whedon must love her) is set to visit Mystic Falls next week.
According to Fancast.com, Gina will play Bree, a "'past' associate of Damon's." She also happens to be "a bit of a witch," and the article speculates that she might be able to help Damon access the tomb his love Katherine is trapped inside. Um, AWESOME. Sounds like a fantastic character to stir things up. The "Vampire Diaries" storylines just keep gaining momentum — I don't think there's been a slow week yet.
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Just when you thought the "Vampire Diaries" cast couldn't get any hotter, the CW series has brought on "Reunion" star Sean Faris (pictured) for a "multi-episode arc," according to EW.com. With "Legally Blonde" hunk Matthew Davis playing new history teacher Alaric Saltzman (great name) this week, we'll have some delicious new eye candy for many episodes to come. As Crush editor Lindsay Soll so aptly put it, "It's turning into an Abercrombie catalog on that set!"
Sean, whose character's name is Ben, will befriend the Mystic Falls High gang when Matt (Zach Roerig) starts working at the Grill, where Ben is a bartender. The EW article also notes that Ben is an ex-high school football star who will possibly romance one of the Mystic High ladies, which makes me think he'd be perfect for Caroline (Candice Accola) — she goes for the slightly cocky older men (ahem, Damon). Then again, I wouldn't mind a little romantic interest for Bonnie (Katerina Graham). So far she's had to sit on the sidelines while all her friends make out with cute boys. It's just not fair.
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By Lauren Joskowitz
I have personally always bowed down to the talented and successful Meryl Streep (most because of her diverse resume, which includes things like playing a culinary master in “Julie & Julia,”, a hip, desirable mother in "Mama Mia" and an editrix in “The Devil Wears Prada”), but a new actress might be giving the legend a run for her money — her daughter, Grace Gummer!
According to Reuters, Grace will be making her big television debut on TeenNick’s newest series, “Gigantic.” The 23-year-old will play Anna, a 17-year-old daughter of a celebrity couple. So basically, she'll be mirroring her life and the lives of many other young girls with famous parents (Katie Cassidy and Rumor Willis come to mind). The show will follow Anna through her everyday crazy life being a Hollywood “It” kid.
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Just over one month ago, we scratched our heads a little (OK, a lot...) at the news that James Franco would be making an appearance on the daytime soap "General Hospital." It seemed like a step backward for a star who has continured to earn critical praise for his roles in movies like "Pineapple Express" and the Oscar-nominated "Milk." Well, today, once again, James is being linked to yet another TV show, and this time we're applauding with glee instead of wagging our index fingers in wonderment.
According to EW, James will soon be guest starring on the NBC comedy, "30 Rock." This adds the adorable actor to the end of a long (and ongoing) list of notable names who have also flanked the set of the Tina Fey-created series. Just to name a few of those all-stars: Jennifer Aniston, Oprah, Steve Martin, Jon Hamm and Jerry Seinfeld.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: We have since learned since publishing this post that the information below is false. Robert Pattinson is still attached to "Bel Ami," however, Nicole Kidman, according to Gossip Cop, is not.
During this year's Cannes Film Festival news broke that "New Moon" star Robert Pattinson would take on a very different "amoral character" in the film "Bel Ami," an adaption of Guy de Maupassant's 1885 short story. Today we learn the identity of Rob's leading lady: Nicole Kidman.
According to Screen Daily.com, the film centers on journalist Georges Duroy (played by Rob) and his "rise to the top of Parisian high society in the 1890s, via the beds of the city's most glamorous and influential women."
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Last month a rumor began circulating that "Gossip Girl" star Leighton Meester would hookup with former "Remember the Daze" costar Amber Heard (who also starred with Leighton's "GG" costar, Penn Badgley in "The Stepfather." She's making the rounds on the Upper East Side!) in a "Thelma and Louise"-like flick called "Cowboy Bandits."
There was very little additional info given about the project other than it would be a younger version of the classic chick flick starring Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon (in it, they play women on the run from the law after shooting a rapist). Word was that Jess Manafort was rumored to be on board as the director. He also worked the girls in "Remember the Daze." So, when we got Leighton on the set of her music video for "Somebody to Love," we thought we'd see if we could get any more info out of her about it. Instead of info, however, we got a (maybe) confirmation!
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FROM MTV.COM: Her casting made headlines, and the show's launch prompted countless articles, billboards and commercials setting her up as the show's star — but now, producers of the "Melrose Place" remake have announced that Ashlee Simpson-Wentz will be leaving the series, and claim that it was their plan all along.
"We always knew that this murder mystery would end in episode 12," executive producer Todd Slavkin told Entertainment Weekly, explaining the exit of Ashlee and co-star Colin Egglesfield while referring to a plotline that has connected their characters during the ongoing first season. "And we always knew that [Ashlee's] character of Violet would be instrumental in that as a suspect, and [Colin's character of] Augie as well. And once that murder mystery was solved, she would go on her way. That was the original plan going into the development of the show."
Continue reading "Ashlee Simpson Off Of 'Melrose Place'" at MTV.com.
We already know what Selena Gomez wants: a whole lotta Jason Mraz, as the "Wizards of Waverly Place" star admitted to us with an aw-shucks grin earlier this month.
"He is very talented musically and lyrically," the 17-year-old told us after checking out one of the singer/songwriter's concerts. "He is beautiful!"
Now we also know what she wants in her film roles: a girl who can magically read the thoughts of guys. That's the premise of "What Boys Want," the New Line project to which Gomez is now attached to star, according to a report in Variety. She'll play a teen who is gifted with the nifty ability to hear what the opposite sex really thinks but never actually says.
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