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The Toronto Star talked to Rebecca Romijn-Stamos about X-Men 3 and she says she's looking forward to getting back into the blue body paint. "'No, I love Mystique,' she laughs. 'People have been waiting their whole lives for these characters to be brought to life. And you don't want to let down the fan base and we definitely felt that pressure. But when you deliver, they are so appreciative. So for the rest of my life I get to be the person that people identify, the actor that people identify with Mystique. That is a huge thrill. You think of Christopher Reeve as Superman, or Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. Wow. I get to be Mystique for the rest of my life.'"  New Digital Disks Will Be Printed On Paper Sony and Japan's Toppan Printing Co. on Friday revealed the development of a new digital disk, this one made of 51 percent paper, that can store up to five times more information than current DVDs. The new disks are expected to be a lot cheaper to produce than the current type. These will employ the so-called Blu-Ray laser technology. Romance? Cigarettes? I'll Have The Cake. Eddie Izzard has joined the cast of John Turturro's musical, "Romance & Cigarettes."  
Mickey Mouse 2.0 Where In The World Is Robert Rodriguez? This week's edition of Entertainment Weekly spoke with Robert Rodriguez about his adaptation of "Sin City" and Bruce Willis' character in it: "He's playing Hartigan, a cop who's retiring. He's got a bad ticker. He might not be 60 (as in the comic), but he'll be up there. We're aging him a little bit-because Bruce, of course, is still badass Bruce". Fans who were worried that Rodriguez might have to give up on other important plans were comforted as Rodriguez confirmed that he's still involved with "John Carter of Mars": "I can still do that movie, because I was assigned to it before I left the DGA. I'll occupy that island of misfit directors like Quentin Tarantino and George Lucas. (Laughs) It's actually quite nice here". BTW: According to Dark Horizons: McConaughey, Harnett and DiCaprio are up for the John Carter character.  Marsters Clip From Spaceys Correstpondant Robin sent this: Space has a clip of James Marsters 'Favourite Actor in a TV Series' acceptance speech up on their website at: http://www.spacecast.com/spaceys/ Click on 'Menu', then go to 'Awards Highlights' and scroll to the bottom of the page. Paramount Developing Stuff Paramount Pictures, who have recently had more than their share of shake-up at the top, has now put a bunch of projects in development and Dark Horizons' 'Crotchety' tells us what we can expect over the next few years: **Carrie Ann Moss's deal has been done for "Mission: Impossible 3". **Scarlett Johanssen is going to be taking more time (scheduling). **Pete Segal appears to be on board to direct "It's Not You, It's Me", but that could change. **"Fountainhead" - they are afraid they may alienate their core audience, so they may contemporize the story rather than play it as a period piece. **"Fast & the Furious" producer Neal H. Moritz wants to do a film based on the classic teen series "21 Jump Street". **Sam Mendes may or may not direct "Dance Lessons". **Alex Cross thriller "Roses are Red" is something the studio wants to go with a grittier edge ala "Narc". **Both "Naked Jungle" and "Deathlok" are currently under consideration by "Punisher" helmer Jonathan Hensleigh **"The Eye" along with the potential sequel are being developed for production by the same crew, at the same time. **PJ Hogan is directing and rewriting "Let's Make Friends". Casting has yet to begin. **Snoop Dogg is out of "The Longest Yard", so, needless to say, casting is still underway **David Koepp is scripting "War of the Worlds" **Stuart Beattie is currently adapting "Without Remorse" **"Aeon Flux" is currently casting. **Being written: "Carter Beats the Devil", "The Manny", "Honeymoon from Hell", "Turn", ""Days of the Dead", "The Girl Who Could Fly", "Two Strangers and a Wedding", "Seconds", "Car Show", "To Catch a Thief", "Four Brothers", "Take Me To Your Leader", "Pet Sematary" **Looking For Writers: "Pro Nanny, "Au Pair", "Paranoia", "Star Fleet Command", "Stranger in a Strangeland", "Homeland Security", Peter Weir's "War Magician", Tony Scott's "Warriors" and an untitled Johnny Knoxville project **In turnaround: "Adventures of Sinbad the Insurance Salesman", "Book 'Em", "Racewalker" **Lost In Development Hell: "Carrier", "Sucker", "Disgruntled Former Employee"   The
Biography of Kurt Cobain: Heavier Than Heaven
The WB Network is developing the original movie about late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. The network bought the rights to Charles Cross' 2001 book, and Robert Munic ("They Call Me Sir") has been brought in to write the script for the untitled film, which could get a shown as early as next season. Amber Benson nominated for 'Bram Stoker' Award This, also is from Correspondant Robin, and we may have published it before, but it's worth a look: Amber Benson ("Tara" from "Buffy, The Vampire Slayer") has been nominated for a writing award by the Horror Writers Association. To view the complete list of nominees/categories, please visit the Horror Writers Association website If You Want To Know Spoilers on the final episode of Angel are up at Ain't It Cool News. Show-biz Celebs Are Mostly Absent From Time List This year there were very few show-business personalities who were included in Time magazine's list of the 100 "World's Most Influential People," which hit newsstands on Monday. Among those who did are Mel Gibson, who was listed in the "Heroes and Icons" category, and Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson, and performers Sean Penn and Nicole Kidman, who were were to be found in the "Artists and Entertainers" category. Dickerson Replaces Duke on Blacktime, Whitenoise Movie Hole reports that Ernest Dickerson (“Bulletproof”, “Surviving the Game”) has been hired to replace Bill Duke as the director of 'Blacktime, Whitenoise', with Dennis Quaid and Kevin Bacon in talks to star. The film tells the story of four boys (19-22), two black, one white, one Latin, who rob a rich white family’s house. While there they encounter an old black man and accidentally shoot him. The $15-20 million dollar film, is currently in the re-write stage, aiming to begin shooting in the Fall or Spring. Hp Computers Come To The Rescue Of Classic TV Shows Warner Bros. and computer giant Hewlett-Packard expected to announce a partnership on Monday in a project to restore classic TV shows and movies to a clarity rivaling current film images. The Los Angeles Times reported that it "underscores the growing importance of digital technology to broadcasters and studios." The Times quoted Vikki Pachera, HP's vice president in charge of global alliances and business development, "When you look at an old film from the '30s, it's just not as enjoyable given what we're used to expecting from the studios these days." She implied that the new technology, would overcome that deficiency. Monday's Wall Street Journal announced that HP has entered into a similar agreement with DreamWorks. The paper reported that the agreement is aimed at going beyond film restoration and make the entire filmmaking process more efficient. Superman All Growed Up Famous designer Alex Ross is presenting a concept sketch of Tom Welling as Superman over at Superhero Hype. And, just for grins, here's the comic that started it all.  Live TV Is So Much Fun Fox Television announced Saturday that the decision to tape last week's Wednesday edition of American Idol because of President Bush's news conference and air it on Thursday was a happy coincidence. That gave them a chance to do a retake of guest judge Quentin Tarantino's critique of one of the contestants. Usually the Wednesday installment airs live. That is why, when during the taping of the show, Tarantino used some forbidden language, they were glad to get a chance to do it over again. You see, Tarantino remarked to singer LaToya London: "I've got three words for you: power f***ing house!" a remark that would might produced an uproar akin to Janet Jackson's bare breast if it had gone out live. Asked to redo the line, Tarantino changed it to: "I've got two words for you: power house!" I love live TV. There Is Still More Exorcist Coming Greg Mielcarz, Head of Publicty over at Morgan Creek Productions recently talked to William Peter Blatty about putting together a re-release of his 1990 sequel to The Exorcist, "Legion". See GTF for info. Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness Monster Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness Monster, a straight-to-video animated feature from Warners will be released on June 22. It is the first release in a new series of "Kids Movie Collection" of full-length original films from Warner Home Video. Details follow: The Story: Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred and Velma go to Scotland to co-host the famous Highland games, there they discover the Loch Ness Monster. Before the games can begin, the gang must solve the riddle behind the fabled monster, since she is angry that the games are happening on her sacred nesting ground. Release date: June 22 Price: $24.98 (DVD); $14.94 (VHS) Running time: 74 minutes Extras: Eight-minute National Geographic documentary "Scooby-Doo's Inside Scoop"; "The Case of the Missing Scooby Snacks," a 3D game set in Blake Castle at Loch Ness; "Learn the Lingo: Speak Scottish with Scooby-Doo!"; plus outtakes and bloopers. For more see: Business Wire. 
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