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Disney and Bruckheimer Go For ‘Light Speed’

In one of the richest pitch sales of the year, Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films have paid $3.5 million for Terry Rossio (Pirates of the Caribbean) and Bill Marsilii's epic space adventure Light Speed....
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Sam Rockwell To Go From The ‘Moon’ To Bethlehem?

Sam Rockwell loaded the bases in The Assassination of Jesse James and hit the grand slam in Moon in probably two of the most underrated performances of the last decade. Needless to say, his casting notes are now getting my attention. And his next role might be biblical....
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Daniel Day-Lewis Wanted For Charles Dickens Biopic

Daniel Day-Lewis, perhaps the finest actor working, is extremely picky about his roles, often going years between performances. But we can forgive him for that, because each one is extraordinary (There Will Be Blood, In the Name of The Father to nam...
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Trailer + Poster for ‘Love Ranch’ Starring Helen Mirren

The trailer for Love Ranch, which debuted at Cannes this afternoon, has appeared online. The real life drama, which stars the lovely Helen Mirren and sees the return of Joe Pesci, tells the story of a brothel owning couple who acquire a prize boxer in the 1970's....