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Robert Downey Jr., Tim Burton Teaming for 'Pinocchio'?

By Christopher Rosen (Subscribe to Christopher Rosen's posts), Posted Jan 7th 2012 12:30PM
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Because things worked out so well the last time Tim Burton adapted a famous fairly tale with 'Alice in Wonderland,' Warner Bros. wants the director to turn the trick again with 'Pinocchio.' Only this time, instead of Johnny Depp, the studio is eager for fellow A-lister Robert Downey Jr. to join the fun.
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David O. Russell Groping Case Closed: No Charges Filed Against Academy Award-Nominated Director

By Christopher Rosen (Subscribe to Christopher Rosen's posts), Posted Jan 6th 2012 4:10PM
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Less than 24 hours after news broke of a bizarre incident involving director David O. Russell and his transgender nephew Nicholas Peloquin, the Broward Sheriff's Office in Florida has decided to end its investigation.
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'One for the Money' Trailer: Katherine Heigl's 'Midnight Run'? [EXCLUSIVE]

By Christopher Rosen (Subscribe to Christopher Rosen's posts), Posted Jan 6th 2012 8:20AM
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Credit Katherine Heigl for trying something a bit out of her wheelhouse? In 'One for the Money,' the controversial leading lady -- last seen onscreen as part of the ensemble in 'New Year's Eve' -- takes on the role of Stephanie Plum, the famed Regular Jane-turned-bounty hunter at the heart of Janet Evanovich's best-selling series of books. Translation: this isn't a romcom! In fact, Heigl isn't even blonde; she is packing heat and wearing a leather jacket, however, in what looks like a distaff take on Robert De Niro's bounty hunter role in the now-classic 'Midnight Run' (minus all the ex-cop stuff; that goes to Jason O'Mara as her charge/ex).
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Oscars Trailer: Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, Megan Fox Get Funny-ish

By Christopher Rosen (Subscribe to Christopher Rosen's posts), Posted Jan 5th 2012 10:40PM
Filed under: Movie News, Awards

What can you expect from the 84th annual Academy Awards and new-old host Billy Crystal? Jokes about texting! HA?
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Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, Edgar Ramirez May Join Kathryn Bigelow's Osama Bin Laden Movie

By Christopher Rosen (Subscribe to Christopher Rosen's posts), Posted Jan 5th 2012 10:20PM
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And you thought 2011 was the year of Jessica Chastain! The extremely busy actress -- who just booked a role in the Broadway production of 'The Heiress' -- is negotiating to join the impressive cast of Kathryn Bigelow's 'Hurt Locker' follow-up, an untitled film about the hunt for Osama bin Laden.
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David O. Russell, Nicholas Peloquin Questioned by Police After Alleged Transgender Groping Incident [UPDATE]

By Christopher Rosen (Subscribe to Christopher Rosen's posts), Posted Jan 5th 2012 9:50PM
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According to a police report obtained by The Smoking Gun, Oscar-nominated director David O. Russell was involved in an allegedly inappropriate incident last week with Nicholas Peloquin, his 19-year-old pre-op transgender nephew. Peloquin, who is the son of Russell's adoptive sister, told Florida police that the director acted untoward during a gym workout at the Embassy Suites in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
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'Akira' Shut Down: Warner Bros. Reportedly Closes Production Offices

By Christopher Rosen (Subscribe to Christopher Rosen's posts), Posted Jan 5th 2012 3:40PM
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Movies, now less than ever? On the heels of Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures exhibiting some fiscal responsibility with 'The Lone Ranger' and 'Paradise Lost,' respectively, comes word that Warner Bros. is once again putting the brakes on a potential financial albatross. Production on 'Akira' has been shutdown in an effort to rework the budget.
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