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Link Time - Bill Hader Explains SNL's Stefon

BuzzSugar — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:30:09 PST

Bill Hader reveals the inspiration for Stefon - Gawker TV
10 children's movies that adults will love, too - Moviefone
Is Jersey Shore about to come to an end? - TV Squad
Here's what Beavis and Butthead will be watching when the series returns - Vulture
Tootsie and other well-known cross-dressers from the movies - Rotten Tomatoes
Martin Scorsese replaces Ridley Scott for The Wolf of Wall Street - MTV Movies Blog
Michael Emerson will star in J.J. Abrams's pilot Person of Interest - The Wrap
10 actors who have bared all on the big screen - TrèsSugar
Guillermo del Toro is taking on Pinocchio - Deadline

Wolf of Wall Street Resurrects With Leonardo DiCaprio

BuzzSugar — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:30:00 PDT

As if Leonardo DiCaprio didn't already have enough on his plate, his long-delayed project The Wolf of Wall Street is getting pushed into the foreground again with some help from Ridley Scott. Scott is looking to helm the film, which has been sitting idle for over three years; Martin Scorsese will move from his original role as director into producer duties.

To refresh, Wolf is based on Jordan Belfort's memoir about his days as a stockbroker in the '90s, as he was called to cooperate in a securities fraud case. Full of decadence, corruption, and jail time, it's a tale that feels even more timely now in this post-Bernie Madoff climate. Perhaps waiting to get it up on the big screen was a good move, after all.

Movie Preview: Russell Crowe in Robin Hood

BuzzSugar — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:00:49 PST

The new trailer for Ridley Scott's Robin Hood makes the classic tale look like child's play (one dead giveaway: no tights in sight). As you might expect, when you reteam Scott with his Gladiator star Russell Crowe, the result is gritty, bloody, and way more hard-edged than the Kevin Costner '90s version. The heavy metal music does feel like it's trying too hard - as one critic points out, it sounds like a car commercial - but I'm liking it. I would just like to see more of Cate Blanchett as Maid Marian. Judging by the clip, I'm guessing this film is going light on the fluffy romance though.

The movie hits theaters on May 14, but take a peek at the video and tell me what you think when you

read more. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures

Amy Adams and Zach Galifianakis Move In to Town House

BuzzSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:30:24 PDT

Zach Galifianakis's star continues to rise. The Hangover funny man is reportedly in talks for Town House. Loosely based on the novel by Tish Cohen, the dramedy follows an agoraphobic dad (Galifianakis) living off royalties from his rock star father - the dilemma being what to do when the money runs out. Amy Adams would play a call girl who befriends him.

Adams, aka Miss Enchanted, as a prostitute? Galifianakis as a father?! I love both of these actors, and I'm excited to see them branch out. With Tony and Ridley Scott producing, and John Carney of Once fame is attached to direct, I have high hopes for this one.

What's your take on the news? If the plot gets romantic - which I'm guessing it will - do you think Galifianakis and Adams will make a good pair? (I wonder if he'll shave that beard!)

Video of Eva's Topless Shoot, Glee Sneak Peeks, & Angelina Goes For Gucci Movie

PopSugarTV — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:29:38 PDT

Eva Longoria Parker uses Tony and a purse to cover up during her topless photo shoot, a Glee character sings Sisqo's "Thong Song," and Angelina is in talks to star in the Gucci movie.

Angelina Jolie Is Going Gucci

BuzzSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:30:00 PDT

Despite what she may have said in the past, Angelina Jolie's career isn't slowing down anytime soon. Last week we learned that she'll be taking Charlize Theron's place in The Tourist and she may be adding another femme fatale role to her resume. Jolie is in talks to take the lead in Ridley Scott's Gucci.

Jolie would play Patrizia Reggiano, who spent 29 years in prison for plotting the murder of her ex husband, Maurizio Gucci. The script is still being reworked and Ridley's search for his Maurizio continues - apparently Leonardo DiCaprio has been approached but has yet to sign on.

I could absolutely see Jolie in this role, and in general I like when she can show more of her acting chops and less of her kung fu skills. Bonus: Angelina and Leo would make for one hot big screen couple.

Link Time!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:00:06 PDT

Mia Michaels is leaving So You Think You Can Dance - Mia's Twitter
Lady Gaga reveals her upcoming tour dates - Billboard
Ridley Scott goes Red Riding for Sony - Hit Fix
Season four of Big Love will premiere on Jan. 10 - TV Squad
William H. Macy will star in an adaptation of the British drama Shameless for Showtime - The Futon Critic
Josh Duhamel will star in a new Disney flick called What's He Got? - Coming Soon
Taylor Swift is going to host SNL - should she address Kanye's comments? - PopSugar
Ever wonder what Carlisle Cullen looked like in the olden days? - MTV Movies Blog
Brad Pitt's Tree of Life won't be released until next year - Vulture
Take Yum's Top Chef quiz on last night's episode - YumSugar

DiCaprio, Ridley Scott Bring Us a Brave New World

BuzzSugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:30:06 PDT

Leonardo DiCaprio is a busy guy these days. A day after we learned that he'll be producing a version of Little Red Riding Hood with "a Gothic twist," there's news of him adapting another story: Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. DiCaprio will reportedly produce and star in the film and Ridley Scott is attached to direct. The futuristic novel has been adapted for television before but this will be its first time on the big screen. Risky Biz Blog provides a refresher on the story:

Huxley sets his book in a seemingly perfect 26th century world that has achieved harmony by tightly controlling birth, which takes place mainly in laboratories, and outlawing family. The world is populated by a series of five castes, each with its own defined roles.

Characters who figure in to the story are Bernard . . . and Lenina, the woman with whom he is infatuated. DiCaprio is would likely play Bernard, who is persecuted when the leaders of the society find his behavior antisocial.

DiCaprio is apparently looking to play Bernard. The site points out that dystopian stories have proven difficult to adapt for film, but after Blade Runner it seems Scott is a good choice to at least give this adaptation a shot. What do you think? Is it about time for a big screen Brave New World? Or should Hollywood just leave well enough alone already?

Buzz News Roundup, 7/13

BuzzSugar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:30:13 PDT

Natalie Portman will play Jane Foster in the upcoming comic-book film, Thor. The film is to be directed by Kenneth Branagh and is slated to be released May 20, 2011. - AP
Director Morgan Spurlock will produce and direct the documentary special The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special in 3-D on Ice, which will air on Fox on Jan. 14, 2010. - EW
Lady GaGa joins Avril Lavigne and Ace of Base as the only artists to have three songs from a debut album hit number one on the Mainstream Top 40 airplay chart - The Hollywood Reporter
Jason Statham is in negotiations to star in Blitz, a thriller about a serial killer who targets cops. - Variety
Paul McCartney will play the Late Show With David Letterman this Wednesday, which will be a return to the theater where the Beatles made their American debut 45 years ago. - The Hollywood Reporter
Fox is bringing back Sit Down, Shut Up as part of its late-night lineup this fall. - The Futon Critic
Danny Huston will be King Richard in Ridley Scott's Robin Hood movie. - The Hollywood Reporter

Who Could Play Mr. Monopoly?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:30:58 PST

It's really for serious: Ridley Scott is going ahead with his movie version of the Monopoly game, and now the project has a screenwriter who will help to "shape a narrative out of the iconic real-estate game." Apparently Scott wants to give the film "a futuristic sheen along the lines of his iconic Blade Runner."

So . . . there's that. Now I'm wondering who they'll get to play the main money man himself, Mr. Monopoly. Fun fact: If Wikipedia isn't doing me wrong, Mr. Monopoly has gone by a variety of different names, including Rich Uncle Pennybags (or more formally, Milburn Pennybags), Stanley Monopoly, and Toby. In 1999 he was renamed Mr. Monopoly from Rich Uncle Pennybags. But I digress. Who could play the old top-hatted guy? I would love to see Victor Garber do something awesome with the role, and Bob Balaban definitely looks the part. Any other suggestions? And can you see a Monopoly movie working?

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