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Wedding Movie Gets Whitaker, Ferrera and Mencia

BuzzSugar — Mon, 18 May 2009 10:30:42 PDT

Looks like all the wedding stuff on the Sugar network (especially this post) might come in handy for the characters in an upcoming untitled wedding comedy by Fox Searchlight. Forest Whitaker and Carlos Mencia are signed on to play two dads and America Ferrera is the bride-to-be. Here's more:

Described as a clash-of-cultures comedy, story centers on two overbearing fathers (Whitaker, Mencia) who must put aside their differences to plan the wedding of their son and daughter (Ferrera) in less than two weeks.

Hmm . . . I wonder who will play the groom. Who could you see alongside the beautiful Ferrera? It sounds like a cute movie and I adore Forest Whitaker, though it'll be interesting to see the Oscar winner yukking it up with Carlos Mencia in Mencia's first major feature film role. It could be sweet if this came out around Father's Day next year. What do you think?

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Keira Knightley to Star in Never Let Me Go

BuzzSugar — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:30:25 PST

Variety has announced one of Keira Knightley's next projects - a movie titled Never Let Me Go. And yet, even though the movie's plot description is completely the same as that of the Kazuo Ishiguro novel by the same title, neither Ishiguro nor the novel is mentioned in the article, as though the film is not an adaptation of this book. Hmmm . . .

Produced by Fox Searchlight, the film is described as a sci-fi thriller revolving "around a trio who grew up in a boarding school with no contact or knowledge of the outside world until they discover they are clones grown for the sole purpose of organ donation." That definitely matches the plot of the never-mentioned book, so I have to assume they're related somehow.

If so, I'm picturing Knightley as Kathy H., the reflective main character. She's thoughtful and wistful - both characteristics I associate with Knightley - and the sci-fi elements of the book are relatively subtle, so it shouldn't pull Knightley too far out of her comfort zone. I thought the book told a beautiful and haunting story, but I'm not 100 percent sold on it as a movie - what about you? If you've read the book, could you see Knightley in the role?

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Deschanel, Gordon-Levitt Have 500 Days of Summer

BuzzSugar — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:34:06 PDT

Even more so than the Zooey Deschanel-Paul Dano pair-up, this movie casting news has me all swoony. Zooey will star alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt in - what else? - an indie film, this time titled 500 Days of Summer. The romantic comedy has Gordon-Levitt playing a man who "falls hopelessly in love with a woman (Deschanel) who doesn't believe in love."

I was never all that into 3rd Rock From the Sun, but Joseph Gordon-Levitt has consistently floored me in the movie roles he's taken since that show. He fit perfectly into the high school noir thriller Brick, and was totally sympathetic in the heist thriller The Lookout. In the recent war drama Stop-Loss he basically stole every scene he was in. I seriously can't wait to see him paired up with the ever-magnificent Zooey.

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David E. Talbert's Baggage Claim Picked Up by Fox Searchlight

BuzzSugar — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:29:15 PST

Fox Searchlight, flying high these days on their Juno success, is signing up to bring David Talbert's novel Baggage Claim to the big screen. The story follows thirtysomething flight attendant Montana Moore who, "frustrated with being single, embarks on a 30-day, 30,000-mile barnstorm across America to find an appropriate suitor. Along the way she encounters several interested prospects, including a preacher, a politician and a tycoon."

Author David Talbert has often been compared to Tyler Perry, as he writes, directs and produces projects like First Sunday, opening in wide release today and starring Ice Cube and Tracy Morgan. For Baggage Claim, Talbert will again write, direct and produce.

I really like this plot description, and I'm especially amused by this little blurb from a reader's review on Amazon: "[Montana Moore] has men in categories:

Overnight Bag kind of man
Garment Bag kind of man
Briefcase man
Duffel Bag kind of man
Trunk kind of man"

Ha! Now I'm curious to read Talbert's book before the project makes its way to theaters. What do you think about this movie news? Have you read Baggage Claim?

Natalie Portman Is the Belle of the Fox Searchlight Oscar Party Ball

Allie Merriam — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:51:48 PST

Natalie Portman brought her newly won gold to the Fox Searchlight party at the My House club following the Oscars. The company was behind her film Black Swan, so the bash was just one on Natalie's long postshow itinerary that included a stint at the Vanity Fair event with her fiancé Benjamin Millepied. Natalie stayed in her Rodarte dress throughout the evening, showing off the purple number while on stage accepting her honor and right through into the press room. The frock landed her on the show's best-dressed list, but so far your top pick is Mila Kunis's lavender Elie Saab.

Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis Reunite For a Pre-Oscars Party!

Molly Goodson — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 04:45:00 PST

Black Swan's Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis reunited last night for a Vanity Fair and Fox Searchlight Films bash in Beverly Hills. The pregnant star and her fiancé Benjamin Millepied arrived back in LA on Wednesday evening ahead of this Sunday's Oscars. Natalie is a favorite for the best actress win, and we celebrated her success by taking a look back at her amazing award season run. We're also gearing up to see what she picks from hair and makeup to the dress she chooses to accommodate her growing baby bump. Mila will be a presenter during the show, an honor she shares with everyone from Justin Timberlake to Scarlett Johansson and Matthew McConaughey. Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy stuck together at yesterday evening's soiree after she attended Tuesday's Costume Designers Guild event. Emma Roberts posed with her friend and onscreen mom in Homework, Elizabeth Reaser. The Breaking Dawn matriarch has yet to join the rest of the cast, including little Mackenzie Foy, Robert Pattinson, and Kristen Stewart, in Vancouver. There are rumors that Robert will fly back to California for a quick Oscars cameo, but whether or not it's Mr. Pattinson, the producer promises a Twilight presence. The Oscars party circuit is officially in full swing, so don't miss any of the excitement with our updates!

We'll be LIVE from the red carpet on Sunday, so watch here on PopSugar, follow us on Twitter for breaking news and photos, and don't forget we're also giving away a Samsung TV, so be sure to fill out BuzzSugar's ballot for your chance to win!

Paul Dano Falls For His Literal Dream Girl in the Ruby Sparks Trailer

Shannon Vestal — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:25:06 PDT

Get ready to swoon! In the trailer for indie romantic comedy Ruby Sparks, Paul Dano plays Calvin, a struggling novelist who creates a character - a female muse named Ruby Sparks - to help him finish his book. Imagine his surprise when he finds Ruby (Zoe Kazan) in his apartment one day as his living, breathing dream girl. She's in love with him, and Calvin has to figure out what's going on: is she really real, is he crazy, and either way, if he can write whatever he wants and have Ruby do it, what should he write next?

Kazan also wrote the screenplay, and the directors are the same ones from Little Miss Sunshine. That's enough to get me to see it, but the fact that Dano and Kazan are a real-life couple also makes me excited (as does adorable supporting cast member Chris Messina). The whimsical movie opens on July 25, but you can watch the trailer after the jump.

Lola Versus Trailer: Greta Gerwig Figures Out the Single Life

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:47:58 PDT

Greta Gerwig is often relegated to playing supporting roles, but in Lola Versus, she's taking the lead as the title character, a woman who gets dumped by her fiancé (The Killing's Joel Kinnaman) while planning their wedding. Her BFFs (including Whitney's Zoe Lister-Jones) are ready to reintroduce Lola to the single life - even though it may be a little too soon. As she explores therapy, dating, and hooking up with new people, Lola tries to figure out who she is on her own, while uttering some pretty hilarious dialogue ("I'm power eating!").

I fell for this trailer right from the opening, when "Go Outside" by Cults starts up, to everything Lola's well-meaning friends say. It makes sense that Lister-Jones has some of the best lines - she wrote the film with Daryl Wein, and they're the same pair who wrote 2009's Breaking Upwards, which I loved. Gerwig also seems charming and relatable as Lola, so I can't wait to see how it all plays out when the movie is released on June 8. Let me know what you think when you watch the trailer after the jump.

Zooey Deschanel Mingles With Winners Claire Danes and Jessica Lange at Fox Searchlight's Globes Party

Allie Merriam — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:42:28 PST

The Deschanel sisters were the center of attention at last night's Fox Searchlight post-Golden Globes bash. Zooey, who was up for best actress in a TV comedy for New Girl, was decked out in a custom Prada dress, which she paired with a tuxedo manicure! Her sister Emily, meanwhile, wore a navy blue dress. It was Emily Deschanel's red-carpet debut, following the birth of her son, Henry, last September. The Deschanels mingled with Globe winners Claire Danes, who was crowned best actress in a TV drama for Homeland, and best supporting actress in a TV series, American Horror Story's Jessica Lange. Fox's own Glee star Matthew Morrison made the rounds too - check out who else turned out for the bash!

Link Time: The Plantation Style of The Descendants and Decorating With Green

Elka Karl — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:06 PST

Find out more about plantation style, showcased in The Descendants. - Houzz
Top your table with these unique candleholders. - Real Simple
Seriously, this is the easiest way to update your cabinets. - Stylelist Home
You'll be decorating with green, thanks to this guide. - House Beautiful
Secrets to a crazy and fun Oscars party. - Shelterrific
Tour a charming northern California Victorian. - California Home + Design
This Real Housewife has a pretty styling closet! - Closet Factory
Transform old books into book pockets. - Craft

Photo Courtesy Fox Searchlight