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Buzz In: How Has John Hughes Influenced You?
John Hughes' work is so far-reaching, he is still making news today despite having quit directing in 1991. The L.A. Times recently ran a story in which some of the most popular directors and actors today point to movies like Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink, and The Breakfast Club as movies that made an impact on them as artists.
James McAvoy to Play Kurt Cobain?
When first I heard of this project to turn the Kurt Cobain biography Heavier Than Heaven into a biopic at the urging of Courtney Love, it was in conjunction with Ewan McGregor's name as the actor who might be taking on the role of the Nirvana frontman. Recently the project acquired a production company, so it's definitely happening. But McGregor's name is nowhere to be found.
Buzz News Roundup, 1/31
- The New York Times tells us why this year's Oscar speeches will be total snoozers.
- Reuters examines the "Oscar Curse," when poor little award winners find themselves too “expensive.”
- No rest for The Departed: Already there are talks of a sequel, says Hollywood Reporter.
- Oscar ballots are sent out to the 5,830 Academy voters, reports the AP.
- In other awards news, The Police confirm their Grammy-tastic reunion, writes Billboard.
- Networks aren't ordering pilots of serial dramas, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
- US Weekly says Courtney Love could replace Paula Abdul on "American Idol."
- Pitchfork posts new tour dates from Jarvis Cocker and The Killers
- Yes, you'll soon get to find out if you're "Smarter than a Fifth Grader", the Futon Critic says.
- Billboard tells us that Kings of Leon are prepping a new album for April.
- Tuesday's "House" was the best-rated scripted show of the season, Variety reports.
Ewan McGregor May Play Kurt Cobain
Having recently acquired the rights to the biography Heavier Than Heaven about her late husband Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love is apparently in talks to make a movie about Cobain's life, Virgin.net reports. Who could possibly play Cobain on the big screen? Ewan McGregor is reportedly at the top of the list of actors being considered for the part.
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