The Replacements (16 People Who Almost Snagged Iconic Roles)

Just caught this article (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/24/ryan-gosling-hugh-jackman-drive_n_3328690.html?icid=maing-grid7|maing7|dl13|sec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D318270)  and felt like relaying that info here. Did you know that… Jim Carrey was originally considered for Pirates of the Caribbean, but it would have conflicted with Bruce Almighty. Hugh Jackman was originally supposed to be the Driver in Drive. Everyone knows Ryan Gosling has a bromance with the director. Jackman was only originally considered when Neil Marshall was tapped to direct the film. Sean Connery was originally offered the part of Gandalf in Lord Of The Rings. It would have been Connery’s last role, had he been forced to do all three Rings films. … Continue reading The Replacements (16 People Who Almost Snagged Iconic Roles)

‘Body Of Proof’ is officially dead

According to the Huffington Post, Body Of Proof is no longer being shopped to other networks. The project is officially dead. We’re still awaiting news on Happy Endings, which is rumored to be leaning toward a pickup from USA, as well as the Beverly Hills Cop pilot, which has interest from several networks. One show has already been saved, NBC’s Who Do You Think You Are has been picked up by TLC. Continue reading ‘Body Of Proof’ is officially dead

Forbes 2013 100 Most Powerful Women- The Hollywooders

Forbes released the list of the 100 most powerful women, and some names popped up from Hollywood. Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Angelina Jolie, Sofia Vergara, Amy Pascal (Sony), Lady Gaga, Anne Sweeney (Disney/ABC), Shakira, Diane Sawyer, JK Rowling, and Beyonce Knowles all made the cut. I’m a little surprised about Sofia and Shakira, but most lists like this are always semi-arbitrary. Here’s the full list: Angela Merkel, Chancellor, Germany Dilma Rousseff, President, Brazil Melinda Gates, Cochair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Michelle Obama, First Lady, United States Hillary Clinton, Personality, Philanthropist Sheryl Sandberg, COO, Facebook Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International … Continue reading Forbes 2013 100 Most Powerful Women- The Hollywooders