Woody Allen Discusses His Next Film, Return to Acting
by Bill Graham Posted: May 17th, 2011 at 3:27 pm
Woody Allen may never stop making films. Long after he is dead, I am sure we will still be treated to summer releases of his newest film that was shot, edited, and stored in a vault somewhere. Having just arrived from the opening of Midnight in Paris at the Cannes Film Festival, he decided to round up some New York press and talk about his next untitled film project. Yes, he is promoting his next film before his current one has even released theatrically. Even the casting for the film seems nearly done, with Jesse Eisenberg, Ellen Page, Penelope Cruz, and Alec Baldwin all set to star alongside the recently announced Roberto Benigni and Allen himself. Hit the jump for more on the untitled film’s subject matter, which Allen has described as, “an out-and-out comedy,” and what role he will play.
http://collider.com/woody-allen-discusses-next-film/91411/
Michelle Williams to Play Glinda in Sam Raimi’s OZ, THE GREAT AND POWERFUL
by Matt Goldberg Posted: May 17th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
The triumvirate of witches in Sam Raimi’s Oz, The Great and Powerful is complete. The film stars James Franco as the future-wizard of Oz, Mila Kunis as Theodora (Wicked Witch of the West), Rachel Weisz as Evanora (Wicked Witch of the East), and now Variety reports that Michelle Williams has been cast as Glinda, the Good Witch. So it looks like Disney won their battle with Raimi who wanted Hilary Swank for the role, but Disney wanted Williams.
In this re-imagining/prequel to The Wizard of Oz, Franco is a snake-oil salesman who is transported to Oz and teams up with Glinda to fight her evil sisters in a power struggle for control of the magical land. While Raimi obviously knows the script better than I do, I think Williams is talented actress who adds value to any film. She tends to gravitate to serious indie fare so this is a nice change of pace for what is sure to be one of Disney’s 2012 tentpoles. Williams will next be seen as Marilyn Monroe in My Week with Marilyn and opposite Seth Rogen in Sarah Polley’s bittersweet comedy Take This Waltz.
http://collider.com/oz-the-great-and-powerful-michelle-williams/91412/
Warner Bros. to Reunite Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg in TURKEY BOWL
by Jason Barr Posted: May 17th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
Fans of The Other Guys‘ Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg team-up will be happy to hear that the two have definite plans of joining forces once again. Deadline reports that Warner Bros. has acquired a pitch, entitled Turkey Bowl, from 30 Rock writer/producer Robert Carlock and Friends writer/producer Scott Silveri that will reunite the former co-stars. Turkey Bowl will pit Ferrell and Wahlberg as guys from rival towns who engage in an annual football game with the stakes being the ultimate high: you guessed it, bragging rights. Per the report, Warner Bros. is looking to load the rival teams with cameo appearances a la Anchorman’s broadcaster throwdown.
Adam McKay and Ferrell’s Gary Sanchez banner will produce Turkey Bowl alongside Wahlberg’s Closest to the Hole label. Currently, there is no word on when the project is scheduled to go into production and/or who might occupy the director’s chair. Ferrell can currently be seen in the indie/dramady Everything Must Go. Wahlberg can next be seen alongside Kate Beckinsale and Ben Foster in the thriller Contraband before lensing Seth MacFarlane’s comedy Ted.
http://collider.com/will-ferrell-mark-wahlberg-turkey-bowl/91405/
TV Trailer for CHARLIE’S ANGELS Reboot
by Jason Barr Posted: May 17th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
ABC has released a television trailer for its upcoming Charlie’s Angels reboot. If you’re at all interested in the series, I would recommend hitting the jump to check it out as the 1:30 cut does a nice job of quickly introducing each of the “Angels.” In case you missed it, you can click here to check out a clip from the series that we posted earlier today. Charlie’s Angels stars Minka Kelly, Rachael Taylor, and Annie Ilonzeh. The series will premiere this Fall on Thursdays at 8/7 CST.
http://collider.com/charlies-angels-trailer/91382/
