8/21/2008 10:21:47 PM   
July 2008

 Showbiz News July 2008
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Costner campaigns for 'Swing Vote'

If he really were Bud Johnson in Swing Vote, the endearing trailer park dad whose ballot becomes the deciding factor in a U.S. presidential election, Kevin Costner is not really sure what he would do.comes the deciding factor in a U.S. presidential election, Kevin Costner is not really sure what he would do. Disillusioned by the U.S. political system, Costner just wishes things were different and his country had more choices. ... Read More
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'Swing Vote' a learning experience for Carroll

From a spooky A.I. computer hologram in ‘Resident Evil’ to a pint-sized political activist in her latest film ‘Swing Vote’, Madeline Carroll has run the gamut of characters in her short Hollywood career.
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Raimi enters the Mouse House

From 'Evil Dead' to 'Army of Darkness' to 'Spider-Man,' director/producer/writer Sam Raimi is making the leap to, wait for it, Disney.
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‘Strangers with Candy’ team reunite for ‘Gym Teacher’

Fans of quirky comedienne/actress/author Amy Sedaris will have another opportunity to see what she and 'Strangers with Candy' co-creator Paul Dinello have up their screwball sleeves when they re-team for a Nickelodeon movie.
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LaBeouf undergoes surgery after DUI arrest

'Transformers' star Shia LaBeouf is recovering from extensive hand surgery after being involved in a car crash over the weekend, reports People.com.
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Infinity shooting spy flick

Infinity Films has recruited three high profile ‘agents’ to star in its spy spoof.
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'Robocop' to be rebooted

The future of law enforcement is returning.
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'X-Files' writer reveals the truth

The biggest draw of ‘The X-Files’ franchise has never been the ghostly or ghastly creatures or the elaborate special effects; it has been the characters themselves.
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Waters to pen 'Hairspray 2'

Backcomb that beehive and practice your Charleston, a sequel to 'Hairspray' is on its way.
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Teen chick flicks go virtual

For those young girls who've dreamed of stepping into the iconic roles made famous by Alicia Silverstone, Lindsay Lohan, or original 'It' girl Molly Ringwald, the opportunity has arrived, albeit in virtual form.
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Ben & Ben take over the balcony

Whitney Port's ex and the host of Sirius Satellite Radio's 'Young Turks' will take the balcony seats recently vacated by Ebert and Roeper when they become the next duo to share hosting duties of 'At The Movies', reports 'Variety.'
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'Dark Knight' shatters box office records

In the ultimate superhero box office battle that pitted 'The Dark Knight' against 'Spider-Man 3', the Caped Crusader soared to the top, setting a record for best-ever weekend opening with sales over US$158 million, reports 'Variety'.
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Brenda's back!

'Beverly Hills 90210' fans have reason to rejoice as Shannen Doherty's return to that most notorious of zip codes has been confirmed, according to 'Entertainment Weekly'.
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The first time I IMAXed

There are certain firsts in life that will always be remembered and held dear, for obvious and sometimes rather intangible reasons, romanticized and fetishized as time goes on. First kisses and first loves are a given, but what about those moments that may not be worthy of diary scrawls but feel fairly crucial nonetheless?
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Tobey to join 'The Crusaders'

He may not be spinning webs but Tobey Maguire will be fighting injustice in his next film.
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'Buffy' scribe unveils 'Sing-Along Blog'

From the man who brought Sarah Michelle Gellar into your living room for six years as everyone's fave smart-mouthed vampire slayer, comes 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog', the internet event of, well at least, the week.
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Bridges, Gyllenhaal, Duvall 'Crazy' for new flick

The Dude will take centre stage as Jeff Bridges has signed on for 'Crazy Heart', a music drama for CMT Films, reports 'Variety'.
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Kenny Hotz gets green light for 'Testees'

Kenny Hotz is stepping out without his long-suffering partner in crime as the show he created, 'Testees', has been picked up by FX Networks, reports 'Variety'.
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Cineplex hosts 'Dark Knight' vehicles

Holy Cineplex, Batman! Fans of the 'Dark Knight' got the thrill of a lifetime today when two of the Caped Crusader's crime-fighting transports made a special appearance at the Scotiabank Theatre Toronto.
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Cineplex Entertainment Bat Tour Photo Gallery

The Bat-Pod and Tumbler make their Canadian movie theatre appearance at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto. Here are some photos from the event and some movie stills of the vehicles in action.
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'School' is back in session

Jack Black is poised to hit the books again and teach kids the importance of having a good guitar solo face as Paramount is developing a sequel to the hit comedy 'School of Rock', reports 'Variety'.
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Michelle Williams to make film about Ledger

Michelle Williams is reportedly making a personal film about her late actor ex-boyfriend Heath Ledger, for the sake of their daughter.
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‘Bees’ to buzz TIFF

Bees and a duchess will be taking centre stage at the Toronto International Film Festival this year.
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So...what do you drive?

When engaged in even the most superficial of discussions about superheroes, there are certain topics of conversation that are likely to surface: choice of actors for the lead role, director at the helm, approval of villain/sidekick/heroine, relative faithfulness to the source material and, car enthusiast or not, the ‘super’ ride of the hero in question.
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Downey Jr. to play Sherlock Holmes

Robert Downey Jr. is trading in his ‘Iron Man’ suit for a deerstalker cap and a pipe.
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Courtney Cox 'Scrubs' in

From 'Dirt' to working the ER, Courtney Cox will be making new friends at Sacred Heart Hospital when she joins the cast of NBC's Emmy-winning comedy 'Scrubs'.
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'Buffy' crew to make 'Cabin'

The creators of TV’s ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ are joining forces once again.
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Osbournes sign up for variety show

Foul-mouthed rock and roll clan the Osbournes are set to invade your living room once again when their new variety show hits the air this Christmas, reports 'Variety'.
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It's a girl for Nicole and Keith

Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman and hubby Keith Urban welcomed the birth of their first child together, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, on Monday morning in Nashville, reports 'People Magazine'.
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Screen Scene: 10 grouchiest heroes

Being a superhero sure isn’t easy. At any given moment, baddies are threatening to end your life prematurely, puny humans need rescuing and there are natural disasters to avert.
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The RZA and Eli Roth, together at last

Leader of the Wu Tang Clan, master chess player, producer, musician and actor, The RZA can add one more accomplishment to his already-stacked list since revealing he's developed a martial arts flick with horror-porn aficionado Eli Roth ('Hostel', 'Cabin Fever').
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Kilmer, Xzibit join cast of 'Bad Lieutenant' remake

An unlikely duo of actors has been added to the star-studded lineup set to hit the screen in Werner Herzog's 'Bad Lieutenant' remake, reports 'Variety'.
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MCDreamy, McSteamy...McKidd?

Move over McDreamy and McSteamy — McKidd may be the newest doc to scrub in and set the female residents hearts' aflutter on 'Grey's Anatomy'.
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Page signs with Endeavor

Canadian actress Ellen Page has jumped to a new agency.
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Cohen, Ferrell to play Sherlock, Watson

Elementary, my dear Ferrell. Comedian Will Ferrell has signed on to play Dr. Watson and Sacha Baron Cohen (‘Ali G’, ‘Borat’) will be Sherlock Holmes for an upcoming Columbia Pictures film.
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Thomas McCarthy joins '2012'

Writer-director-actor Thomas McCarthy has signed on to join the ensemble cast of Roland Emmerich’s disaster flick ‘2012’, alongside John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Danny Glover and Oliver Platt, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter'.
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Doherty back in the 90210?

Bad girl extraordinaire Shannen Doherty may be returning to the tony zip code that brought her fame and shame in the ’90s as industry insiders dish about potential interest in hiring the tempestuous actress.