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Kenneth Branagh to direct the new Jack Ryan film? - Entertainment Weekly
A source close to the negotiations says they're hoping to start production in September. Branagh, an Oscar nominee, most recently for his supporting role in My Week With Marilyn, proved he could direct more than just art-house fare when Thor pulled in ...
HTC's Beats by Dr. Dre in talks to buy MOG - Entertainment Weekly
... Taiwanese cellphone maker HTC, is looking to create a music offering that combines its mobile devices, Beats' headphones and MOG's all-you-can-listen streaming plan, said the person, who was not authorized to speak publicly and requested anonymity.
Paul McCartney not joining 'Mad Men' (duh) - Entertainment Weekly
“It's perfect timing because his new music suits the program perfectly,” an anonymous source told the publication. “Action in the show has now reached the Swinging Sixties. So it's only right that the man who was pivotal to the era is involved in the ...
Tina Fey in talks to help produce 'Fancy Nancy' movie -- EXCLUSIVE - Entertainment Weekly
Night at the Museum and Real Steel filmmaker Shawn Levy just signed on as producer, and now 30 Rock's Tina Fey is in talks to help him bring the sparkly little girl to life, sources close to the project tell Entertainment Weekly.
'Grey's Anatomy': Why Izzie (probably) won't return - Entertainment Weekly
Nevertheless, a source close to the show tells EW that a return trip doesn't look good for Heigl, who once memorably said in 2008 that she did not put her name in for Emmy consideration because she did not feel she was given material to justify it.
Coen brothers target Justin Timberlake for 'Inside Llewyn Davis' - Entertainment Weekly
A source close to the production confirms to EW that Timberlake has been offered a role in Inside Llewyn Davis, the Coens' upcoming film about the 1960′s New York folk music scene. (Variety first reported the story.) Oscar Isaac (Drive) has already ...
'Dark Knight Rises' not shooting at Occupy Wall Street - Entertainment Weekly
Last week an anonymous source told the LA Times, “Cast members have been told the shoot could include scenes shot at the Occupy Wall Street protests” and that Nolan could be using “the protests as a backdrop or a stand-in for something that already ...
Wachowskis to descend back into action sci-fi with 'Jupiter Ascending' - Entertainment Weekly
A source close to the filmmakers confirms a Deadline report that their science-fiction script will likely be their next project following Cloud Atlas, their collaborative adaptation of David Mitchell's time-shifting novel that stars Tom Hanks. ...
The Lonely Island to perform at the Emmys -- EXCLUSIVE - Entertainment Weekly
The trio — Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer — will do a medley of their gut-busting Saturday Night Live tracks featuring, we're told by a source close to the guys, “some friends.” (Please, please let one of them be Michael Bolton! ...
Brad Pitt in talks to star in 'The Gray Man' assassin thriller - Entertainment Weekly
The New Regency film is aiming for a March/February start next year, according to a source close to the project. James Gray (We Own the Night) is on board to direct, and Pitt's production company, Plan B, and his partner Dede Gardner would produce ...
Helena Bonham Carter in talks to join Johnny Depp in 'The Lone Ranger' - Entertainment Weekly
Also circling the Western are Dwight Yoakam (Sling Blade) and Barry Pepper (True Grit), according to a source close to the project. If cast, Yoakam would portray the film's central villain — the gang leader Butch Cavendish — while Pepper would play ...
Sean Bean cast as Snow White's father in Julia Roberts fairy-tale - Entertainment Weekly
Sean Bean is in talks to join the as-yet-untitled fairy-tale adventure starring Julia Roberts as the Evil Queen, according to sources close to the production. The English actor's deal is nearly finished, and he will join the ...
'The Avengers': Licensing image hints at intriguing possible new looks for ... - Entertainment Weekly
While it looks like a poster for the film, according to a source close to the production, the image is not a poster, but a licensing guide — an image designed to give licensees a sense of how to design their Avengers products. ...
What should Alec Baldwin's campaign slogan be if he runs for mayor of New York? - Entertainment Weekly
The Daily cites sources close to Alec Baldwin hinting that the 30 Rock star is contemplating running for mayor in 2013. His rep, Matthew Hiltzik, fueled the rumors, telling EW only, “I wouldn't rule it out.” Baldwin has long expressed a fascination ...
Hugh Grant was a stammer away from replacing Charlie Sheen - Entertainment Weekly
A source close to the CBS comedy confirmed an online report about how Hugh Grant was thisclose to signing a deal to replace Charlie Sheen. A Brit on the beach! Could have been fun, right? Just how much Grant would have earned remains a mystery, ...
Woody Harrelson, Stanley Tucci, and Lenny Kravitz all contenders for 'Hunger ... - Entertainment Weekly
A source close to the movie tells EW that “all of these actors are possible, but some a lot more possible than others.” The scoop was first reported on Vulture, along with the claim that Harrelson was fielding an offer to play the role of Seneca Crane, ...
Arnold Schwarzenegger eyeing return to 'Terminator' franchise, but he needs to ... - Entertainment Weekly
Arnold Schwarzenegger has given Hollywood agency CAA approval to discuss a potential new Terminator movie with studios, a source close to the star confirms to EW, but until Schwarzenegger sees a script and specifics about the project, he will not fully ...
Hailee Steinfeld attached to revisionist 'Sleeping Beauty' movie - Entertainment Weekly
In addition to a plethora of other fairy-tale movies in development, 14-year-old actress Hailee Steinfeld is now attached to a spec script of Sleeping Beauty, according to a source close to the project. (Deadline first broke the news. ...
Armie Hammer cast as prince in 'Snow White' - Entertainment Weekly
At one point, Saoirse Ronan (The Lovely Bones, the upcoming Hanna) was in consideration for the lead role of Snow White, according to a source close to the production, but with the casting of 24-year-old Hammer, it is unlikely the 16-year-old Ronan ...
'Three Stooges' has its Curly: Will Sasso cast in knucklehead update -- EXCLUSIVE - Entertainment Weekly
The MadTV funnyman, long rumored to be up for a major role in the Farrelly brothers' upcoming Three Stooges movie, has been locked in as the new Curly, according to a source close to the production. While it seems obvious that the ...
'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' seeking focus group feedback -- EXCLUSIVE - Entertainment Weekly
A source close to the production verified the email but declined to elaborate on specific issues being addressed by the groups. ...
'Iron Man 3': Marvel talking to 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' director, others - Entertainment Weekly
EW has confirmed Black is one of several directors currently talking to Marvel about the Iron Man threequel, and a source close to the negotiations say his ...
'American Idol' exclusive: Exec. producers say no music videos, a single Top ... - Entertainment Weekly
A source close to the show also tells EW that contestants will be limited to cover songs when singing for votes, and it is unlikely that voting will move ...
David Arquette checks into rehab - Entertainment Weekly
People quoted an anonymous source saying that the 39-year-old needed help with alcohol and depression, not hard drugs. “He is dealing with a broken heart,” ...
Justin Bieber might host 'Punk'd': Would you watch? - Entertainment Weekly
(A source close to the production confirms to EW that the Biebs will be “involved” with a reboot but would not say whether he'll actually be hosting. ...