The Boy Who Cried Wolf?
Hugh Jackman is keeping his fingers crossed that we all like the Xmen prequel Xmen Origins (the story of Wolverine) as has already got ideas on another Wolverine movie after that. However the Aussie actor is under no illusions and even though he loves the character he will wait to see what audiences think before going ahead. ''If it’s clear to us on May second or third that that’s gone, then I’ll walk away happily", ''I’m not going to flog something – or flog a dead horse, or try and make movies that people don’t really want to go and see. I have no interest in that. Even no matter how much I love the character. So there are many prerequisites". Jackman who recently was voted people magazines 2008 sexiest man alive has been very busy of late with the epic “Australia” opening soon. So if its hunky Aussies that float your boat then be sure to tune into our hard hitting gangland series “Underbelly”!
And They Call It Puppy Love
Looks like it’s all out in the open. Madonna’s rumored romance with New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez was publicly displayed when she serenaded him tearfully in front of thousands at the Miami Dolphins stadium in Florida. However not everyone is crying tears of joy. According to Access Hollywood Cindy (his seperated wife) wrote in an email to a "friend" "My 6-foot-3, 220-pound soul-less, soon-to-be ex-husband is abandoning his kids on Thanksgiving to be with Madonna . . . She called and he ran on her command back to New York City . . . Gross!"
The 50 year old divorcee sang “you must love me” as audience members watched her performance like a love sick school girl. Looks like this will be the end of Blighty and Madge’s relationship as she seems intent on returning back across the pond especially now she has her new Yankee beau. Cheerio toodle- pip!
It's Nothing To Loose Your Head Over
A huge fan of the Bard got his final wish it was revealed. David Dr Who Tennant Playing the part of Hamlet in the RSC production actually agreed to hold the human skull of Andre Tchaikowsky in the famous “Alas poor Yorick I knew him Horatio” scene. The Shakespearian fan donated his skull to the RSC after he died in 1982. It has taken all this time though for an actor to be brave enough to use the human skull in anything but a rehearsal. David Howells curator of the RSC archives explains how this is rather unusual and you would have to go back to the early 19th century to find the last time a real human skull was used. Don’t despair if you were not able to get down to Stratford to see it you will be able to catch David Tennant and Andre Tchaikowsky’s head when it transfers to London at the beginning of December.
50 Cent Stick To What You Know
Sticking to what he knows is exactly what he will be doing in Brit flick Dead Man Running. The gangster rapper (who was a drug dealer by the age of twelve and was shot nine times in 2000) will be playing the part of a gangster loan shark so quite a stretching role for the musician! Danny Dyer once again will be gangstering himself up for the role playing alongside Brenda Blethyn. Strangely it seems that the film is to be funded by footballers Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Cole who obviously bored of buying houses, cars and wags have decided to buy a film. Well why not?
Brittney’s New Man “Like An Older Harry Potter But Skinnier” !?
The pop princess or the constantly propped up princess likens her life to that of an OAP’s! The singer has moaned about her new boring lifestyle under the watchful eye of her father Jamie Spears putting her to bed at 9.30 pm. She feels she has become an “old Fart” and has been taken on unimpressive chaperoned dates with Harry Potter lookalikes. Clearly she didn’t get to see Daniel Radcliff in Equis in the west end or she wouldn’t be so unimpressed! Let’s hope these “boring” chaps keep her away from the hair clippers and pink wigs!!
The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Family Guy
Seth Macfarlane creator of Family Guy and the highest paid television writer and producer in history has announced that at some point in 2009 a full length Family Guy movie will be produced. It has been officially contracted and will be an “old style musical with dialogue”. It will push the boundaries of the show as Macfarlane has expressed the only reason to do a movie is to do something different that cannot be produced within the confines of the show. It could be based on the Julie Andrews classic the Sound Of Music as he explained he would be “really trying to capture, musically, that feel.” Well with 20th Century Fox having reportedly paid him $100 million in his latest contract it looks like they will be keeping him very busy!
TV News
Today’s round up: NBC has been axing its shows again. Say goodbye to My Own Worst Enemy and Lipstick Jungle. Thank goodness as the latter was complete rubbish. B.J. Novak is leaving The Office (U.S) to join the cast of Tarantino’s Inglorious Bastards. Ricky Gervais is set to star in Sesame Street. P Diddy is set to appear in CSI Miami. Should be walk in the park considering his familiarity with police procedures. Finally, Stan Lee is developing a pilot for Showtime about a gay superhero... okey dokey
Fascinating People?
Another year and another set of fascinating people. Well that’s life according to Barbara Walters, whose top ten list of fascinating people has been released. Among the top 10 are Tom Cruise and Tina Fey. Why anyone should care is beyond me. Ok Fey’s funny and does a good Palin impression so she has a use in this list but Tom Cruise? Do people still care about him? Others to feature include Will Smith and the fish-man himself Michael Phelps.
No Robert Downey Jr though, who to me, is the comeback king of all time. It’s not easy going from a junkie actor to Hollywood king. So where’s the credit? Anyway, what the hell has Will Smith done lately? Well apart from unleashing his son into the world to star as the new Karate Kid. Why do that to us?
Movie Coming Your Way
Comic book fans rejoice; the 2nd Watchmen trailer has been released! It spent years in development hell before finally being given the green light and now it’s all systems go. It’s so been worth the wait ‘cos the trailer is freaking awesome.
There’s more plot emphasis in this trailer and as usual it’s the end of the world. Billy Crudup (spot him if you can) and crew are on hand to save the day though. So check out the link below cos it’s the balls.
Watch it and enjoy: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Slj55jYuMro
Clooney Heads To ER As Sheen Says It Wasn’t Me
With the end of ER looming, the rumour mill is going into overdrive. Not only are ex-doctors Noah Wyle and Eriq La Salle heading back to the series for a goodbye. But now Wyle has set tongues wagging by saying that the silver-haired one, George Clooney, may also return. How or what is yet to be determined but schedule permitting he’ll be there. Not one to miss the party either is Goose himself, Anthony Edwards. I’m pretty sure his character died. So WTF? Cue the flashbacks I suppose...
In other news, Charlie Sheen has shot down reports he and former Spin City co-star Micheal Boatman enjoyed an evening in the company of the scantily clad ladies at Spearmint Rhino. His spokesperson tells Usmagazine.com, "Star magazine never lets the facts get in the way of good hatchet job. "Charlie was in Vegas only four hours. He arrived and left the same evening, not on October 28, as Star reports.” So yeh, get your facts right Star mag. Charlie wasn’t with strippers on the 28th, it was another night! Ha.
King May Stay On Throne
King of the Hill may not be going to TV heaven after all. Fox is still going to drop it but ABC has stepped up to the plate expressing interest in picking up “King”. It’s rumoured that this move would help bolster the upcoming Goode Family from Mike Judge & co. Well good on ABC as Hank wasn’t ready to retire just yet. In other news, Heroes writers, Jeph Loeb and Jesse Alexander have been given the boot. Not surprising considering the low ratings the show’s been getting and don’t even get me started on the mind blogging plots. What is up with Mohinder at the mo? Can they kill him off already?!
Dolly Mania
It seems Joss Whedon and crew have put all their woes behind them as the Dollhouse trailer has been released. It’s slick, it’s sexy and it’ll definitely intrigue all you non-Whedonites out there. The series follows the story of Echo (Elisha Dushku), a member of a group called "Actives" and "Dolls". The Dolls have had their personalities wiped clean so they can be imprinted with any number of new personas, including memory and skills for different assignments. It all sounds very strange but it’s going to make awesome viewing.
Check out the trailer http://www.collider.com/entertainment/tv/article.asp/aid/9740/tcid/1
On The Oscar Trail...
Sean Penn’s new movie, Milk, is causing quite a stir at the moment. Not only is it the first film to look at civil rights from the perspective of the gay movement but Penn has been winning over critics for his acting for the role. The film is about the life of the late, charismatic, San Francisco gay activist and politician of the 1970’s, Harvey Milk. So it’s a biopic, civil rights movie with director, Gus Van Sant on board and will be uplifting to boot. All boxes ticked for an Oscar then.
For fans of good acting http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3658547225/ .
On The Rise
ABC has ordered a full season for its hit comedy Samantha Who. I guess people still find memory loss humour funny. Whilst FX (US) is developing a New York-set police drama with West Wing writer, Lawrence O’Donnell, called Staten Island; that will hopefully replace The Shield when it comes to an end. There’s a potential new cast member for 30 Rock as Mad Men actor, Jon Hamm, is in talks to join the comedy as a love interest for Liz Lemon (Tina Fey).
Party-pooper, Jennie Garth has ruled out a Melrose Place return for the remake. No excuse about conflicting schedules though; she just doesn’t want to do it. You have to appreciate her honesty. In other news, Simon Cowell has announced that Britney Spears will appear on The X Factor. So the comeback trail heads to Britain, as she’s going to perform her new single Womanizer and give contestants showbiz advice. Hopefully there will be no head shaving tips. She’s due to appear on “X Factor” later this month.
The Countdown Begins
"So help me God I will kill you, and you will stay dead this time!" And Jack Bauer means it! The trailer for Season 7 of Fox’s 24 is out and the countdown can begin for the January kick off! The producers haven’t exactly kept the series details top secret, so we know S7 takes place in Washington. Other surprises include, a new female president, played by Cherry Jones and Jack’s not working with CTU for the first time. Well no shock there, considering they keep handing him over to the bad guys. Fans can still expect explosions, guns, split-screen trickery, more guns and Jack Bauer screaming his head off at people. Don’t forget that seasons six and seven will be bridged by 24: Redemption, a special made-for-TV movie that airs November 23th in the U.S. So hopefully we’ll get a Christmas treat.
Check out the S7 trailer: http://www.tv.com/video/15353/season-seven-trailer