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Saturday, October 08, 2005
No Release for "Strangers with Candy"
From the New York Daily News comes a report that "Strangers with Candy" starring Allison Janney will not be distributed in the short term:
"Looks like even Warner Independent, the studio that took a chance on "March of the Penguins" and "Searching for Comedy in the Muslim World," won't go near "Strangers With Candy."
The film, based on the cult show of the same name, was scheduled to be released later this month. But yesterday a rep for Warner told us: "It's off our release slate."
This likely comes as bad news to star Amy Sedaris and the rest of the blockbuster cast, which includes Sarah Jessica Parker, Justin Theroux, Kristen Johnston, Allison Janney, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Stephen Colbert.
"It was so much fun" to film, gushed Matthew Broderick yesterday. Broderick plays a science teacher. "[Sedaris] is just the funniest person in the world."
An industry insider sniped that the delay might be due to Warner-wide overlawyering after the summer hit "Dukes of Hazzard" was socked with a series of lawsuits, mainly over rights — even though "Strangers" easily passed insurance standards. While the film has not left the studio yet, it might.
"It will definitely be released," said a source close to the project, "but probably not with Warner."
We hear that the film, which won accolades from audiences at Sundance (but was snubbed by indie filmmakers for being "too entertaining"), has other studios waiting in the wings."
"Looks like even Warner Independent, the studio that took a chance on "March of the Penguins" and "Searching for Comedy in the Muslim World," won't go near "Strangers With Candy."
The film, based on the cult show of the same name, was scheduled to be released later this month. But yesterday a rep for Warner told us: "It's off our release slate."
This likely comes as bad news to star Amy Sedaris and the rest of the blockbuster cast, which includes Sarah Jessica Parker, Justin Theroux, Kristen Johnston, Allison Janney, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Stephen Colbert.
"It was so much fun" to film, gushed Matthew Broderick yesterday. Broderick plays a science teacher. "[Sedaris] is just the funniest person in the world."
An industry insider sniped that the delay might be due to Warner-wide overlawyering after the summer hit "Dukes of Hazzard" was socked with a series of lawsuits, mainly over rights — even though "Strangers" easily passed insurance standards. While the film has not left the studio yet, it might.
"It will definitely be released," said a source close to the project, "but probably not with Warner."
We hear that the film, which won accolades from audiences at Sundance (but was snubbed by indie filmmakers for being "too entertaining"), has other studios waiting in the wings."
Rob Lowe in UK's "Elle"
There are reports of Rob Lowe being featured in the UK version of "Elle" magazine.
In related news from ContactMusic:
"US actor ROB LOWE was astonished by his children's maturity when they were forced to leave their pets and friends behind to relocate to London.
THE WEST WING heart-throb is currently starring in West End play A FEW GOOD MEN - and he insisted on taking his whole family to the British capital for the duration of his six month stint in the show.
He says, "I'm very proud of them. It's hard for a nine and an 11-year old to leave their dogs, their friends and their school.
"We tried to bring their dogs but, believe me, it's easier to get a terrorist into this country than an animal." "
In related news from ContactMusic:
"US actor ROB LOWE was astonished by his children's maturity when they were forced to leave their pets and friends behind to relocate to London.
THE WEST WING heart-throb is currently starring in West End play A FEW GOOD MEN - and he insisted on taking his whole family to the British capital for the duration of his six month stint in the show.
He says, "I'm very proud of them. It's hard for a nine and an 11-year old to leave their dogs, their friends and their school.
"We tried to bring their dogs but, believe me, it's easier to get a terrorist into this country than an animal." "
TV Guide Summary for "West Wing" Episode 3 - Chris Matthews
Watch the Hardball interview with Alan Alda here! This will probably work best in Internet Explorer and may require the download of a special player. This includes a short clip of Sundays episode.
From this conservative blog comes a recap of Alan Alda's appearance on Hardball with Chris Matthews, in which Arnold Vinicks' fictional appearance on the same show is discussed.
From TV Guide:
"It's three weeks into the presidential campaign and the Vinick camp is playing hardball. As the episode opens, Santos is on a roll, thanks to the good timing of his mandatory military-reserve training (he looks fairly commanding in his uniform). To counter it, Vinick decides to box in the Latino Santos by focusing on immigration issues. And it works, despite a grilling by Chris Matthews (who appears as himself) on Hardball. But then Vinick finds himself cornered by a religious-right group demanding a say on judicial appointments."
The main characters listed in the credits are Bradley Whitford, Alan Alda, Jimmy Smits and newcomer Janenane Garofalo.
From this conservative blog comes a recap of Alan Alda's appearance on Hardball with Chris Matthews, in which Arnold Vinicks' fictional appearance on the same show is discussed.
From TV Guide:
"It's three weeks into the presidential campaign and the Vinick camp is playing hardball. As the episode opens, Santos is on a roll, thanks to the good timing of his mandatory military-reserve training (he looks fairly commanding in his uniform). To counter it, Vinick decides to box in the Latino Santos by focusing on immigration issues. And it works, despite a grilling by Chris Matthews (who appears as himself) on Hardball. But then Vinick finds himself cornered by a religious-right group demanding a say on judicial appointments."
The main characters listed in the credits are Bradley Whitford, Alan Alda, Jimmy Smits and newcomer Janenane Garofalo.
Portrait of Sam Robards, aka "Greg Brock"
From Playbill .com an interview and portrait of Sam Robards, who plays Reporter Greg Brock on "West Wing", and is performing in a Manhattan Theatre Club production of "Absurd Person Singular".
Stockard Channing Sentenced for DUI
Stockard Channing, who was arrested for driving under the influence earlier this year, has pleaded no contest and " was sentenced to 36 months summary probation and slapped with a $390 fine."
EOnline has the details.
EOnline has the details.
Ron Silver, "Bruno Gianelli", Nominated By Bush
From a White House Press Release: "Ron Silver, of New York, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace for a term expiring January 19, 2009, vice Stephen D. Krasner, term expired."
Ron Silver has recently actively supported the Republican party and spoken at the Republican National Convention.
Ron Silver has recently actively supported the Republican party and spoken at the Republican National Convention.
NBC Summary for "West Wing" Episode 5
From NBC : "THE WEST WING --(8:00PM-9:00PM) --(TV-PG)
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'Here Today'
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THE SHUTTLE LEAK HITS THE WEST WING HARD - Babish (Oliver Platt) questions Toby (Richard Schiff) until Toby realizes he should probably retain counsel. Meanwhile, Josh (Brad Whitford) realizes that everyone involved in the Santos campaign is young and inexperienced, forcing him to make some tough decisions. Also starring Jimmy Smits, John Spencer, Allison Janney, Martin Sheen, Kristin Chenoweth."
This episode will air October 23.
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'Here Today'
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THE SHUTTLE LEAK HITS THE WEST WING HARD - Babish (Oliver Platt) questions Toby (Richard Schiff) until Toby realizes he should probably retain counsel. Meanwhile, Josh (Brad Whitford) realizes that everyone involved in the Santos campaign is young and inexperienced, forcing him to make some tough decisions. Also starring Jimmy Smits, John Spencer, Allison Janney, Martin Sheen, Kristin Chenoweth."
This episode will air October 23.
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