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The Doctor in the Hallway News Report 16.01.08
Hi kids, and welcome to another MIND BENDING edition of The Doctor in the Hallway News Report. I'm still trying to figure out what to make of The Sarah Conner Chronicles right now. I watched the special two-night premiere(funny, you'd think that with the strike on, they'd want to spread out what scripted, non-rerun programming they have out over a longer period of time...oh well) and thought it was a good time, but was really put off by the plot point that Sarah Conner is supposed to be 33 years old(according to the FBI file on her) and the mother of a 15-year-old boy. Do the math, and you'll figure out that means that we're expected to believe that she fell madly in love with -and got knocked up by- Kyle Reese the Futresoldier when she was 17-years-old. And here I thought the whole ordeal described in the first Terminator flick was supposed to happen to a Sarah Conner who was on the run from her own apartment. As it turns out, though, it seems that she got knocked up at the prom and this whole show is an elaborate cover-up because she doesn't want it to get out that she gave it up to the backup to the varsity QB. As my wife so forcefully likes to point out, this is another role that was stolen from a 40-something female and given to someone who could sex up the role if need be. This wouldn't be as horrible, except that kid playing John Conner is actually 20 years old. The duo look more like distant cousins than a mother/son combo.
Anywhoot, whose up for some news?
I spy(glass) some writing being done
The Writers Guild of America has reached interim agreements with Spyglass Entertainment and Media Rights Capital, the guild's fourth and fifth such pacts following similar deals with Worldwide Pants, UA and the Weinstein Co.
The WGA disclosed the new deals Monday as the writers strike moved into its 11th week.
The AMPTP issued a statement downplaying the impact of the Spyglass and MRC interim deals, asserting, "These one-off agreements are meaningless because the companies signing them know they will not have to abide by their terms for very long, since they'll be superseded by whatever final industrywide accords are reached. If companies truly had to live by the terms of these one-off agreements, we are confident none would ever be signed."
But Spyglass co-topper Gary Barber said he was pleased to ink the pact. "We're back in business," he added. "We'll go back into full production mode, developing scripts and looking for new projects."
It's not much, but it's something. These little agreements at least signal that both the studios and the writers are anxious to get things back to normal. There is still talk that the Directors' Guild and their talks could create the the spark with finally puts the strike to bed, however everything at this point is nothing but speculation(everything is nothing...I'm so deep...or a bad writer) due to both the media blackout.
In the meantime, Donald Trump is assuring the world that we won't even miss scripted shows or movies once Lady or a Tramp hits the airwaves. It's going to be that big. According to Donald. At least I'm sure that's what he would say if I asked him.
ROAD TRIP!!!
Charlize Theron has signed on to join Viggo Mortensen in the bigscreen adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's bestselling novel The Road, about a man who embarks on a nightmarish road trip after a nuclear explosion in an attempt to transport his son to safety while fending off cannibals. Theron, who will play the wife of Mortensen's character, will be seen mostly in flashback. Although the role is small, Theron joined the project because she's a big fan of the book -- published by Knopf in 2006.
I'm also a fan of the book! Charlize, you should totally call me! For those of you who haven't read the book, I know that you're still pretty excited about this movie. Why? Nuclear explosions, cannibals, and Charlize Theron.
There are much worse people to have a flashback about.
I wonder what God would tell James Dobson to do for a gay couple...
Comedian Orlando Jones will star in the indie dramedy Misconceptions, about a religiously conservative married woman from the South who receives a message from God telling her to act as a surrogate mother for two gay men.
Jones will play Terry, the hopeful parent who comes to the woman's home to micromanage her pregnancy and in the process causes havoc.
I know that's Orlando Jones' name on this, but I think there's potential here if they do this in a smart way instead of make it the "Redneck Christian Stereotype vs. Flaming Gay Stereotype Showdown of the Century!" The phrase "indie dramedy" suggests that they just might go the smart route, as "indie dramedy" is normally codespeak for "we understand that this probably won't make tons of money and are willing to accept that."
She got the keys to Hollywood before she was allowed to have the keys to the car
Abigail Breslin, who next co-stars with Jodie Foster and Gerard Butler in Nim's Island, will be honored as the female star of tomorrow at ShoWest 2008, organizers said Monday. "Since making her big-screen debut at the tender age of 5, Abigail Breslin has impressed critics and movie fans across the world with her versatile, enchanting and charismatic performances," ShoWest co-managing director Mitch Neuhauser said.
I guess the reigning thought among these folks is that if they start giving Breslin the A-List treatment now, they can avoid Lohan syndrome in her future. I hope so, because Little Miss Sunshine is going to be depressing if Abigail grows up and gets a coke habit.
It it too much details in the book, or not enough cash at the box office?
The last installment in the Harry Potter movie franchise may be released in two parts - because one edit of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows could leave out too much information about the boy wizard's final adventures. The sixth film in the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, is due for release in November, and although the characters' futures are wrapped up in just seven novels by author J.K. Rowling, fans of the movies will be given an extra treat with a double dose of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. A source says, "There's so much to fit that the view is the last movie should be in two halves. There is a huge battle when Harry, played by Daniel Radcliffe, takes on (evil wizard, Lord) Voldemort (played by Ralph Fiennes) that needs to be done really well." And Rowling has briefly commented on the reports herself, stating on her website: "It is simply impossible to incorporate every storyline into a film under four hours long." Fans of the books have previously criticized the big-screen adaptations for their lack of detail.
I'm all for any way available to make Pottermania continue to run wild. I want to go to more movies where people camp out, dress up, and nerd it up to an extent that I feel okay about the giant stack of comic books in my house. And with only two Hobbit prequels and no more Star Wars movies ever(I hope); that leaves Harry Potter until the next big thing comes along. And if it leads to an action-oriented special effects fest of an 8th movie to really drive the franchise home with a bang, I can be happy about that as a guy who like movies regardless of the nerdery that takes place in front of the theater.
"Everyone say 'Job Security!'"
This week's installment of CHEER UP, BEN AFFLECK!
You may have gotten shafted at the Globes, but CHEER UP, BEN AFFLECK! Your nephew was born! From People:
Casey Affleck and wife Summer Phoenix welcomed a second child, the actor says on his website. Affleck's rep tells PEOPLE the baby is a boy. No other details have been announced.
So even if he carries the Affleck gene, your nephew won't be the least talented kid in a celebrity baby class that includes Nicole Richie and that guy from that horrid band's baby!
That'll do it for this week...
I'm away for the weekend, enjoying an MLK day being not in front of any screens. I suggest you do the same. But even if you don't do that, at least don't do anything that I wouldn't do...
Hi kids, and welcome to another MIND BENDING edition of The Doctor in the Hallway News Report. I'm still trying to figure out what to make of The Sarah Conner Chronicles right now. I watched the special two-night premiere(funny, you'd think that with the strike on, they'd want to spread out what scripted, non-rerun programming they have out over a longer period of time...oh well) and thought it was a good time, but was really put off by the plot point that Sarah Conner is supposed to be 33 years old(according to the FBI file on her) and the mother of a 15-year-old boy. Do the math, and you'll figure out that means that we're expected to believe that she fell madly in love with -and got knocked up by- Kyle Reese the Futresoldier when she was 17-years-old. And here I thought the whole ordeal described in the first Terminator flick was supposed to happen to a Sarah Conner who was on the run from her own apartment. As it turns out, though, it seems that she got knocked up at the prom and this whole show is an elaborate cover-up because she doesn't want it to get out that she gave it up to the backup to the varsity QB. As my wife so forcefully likes to point out, this is another role that was stolen from a 40-something female and given to someone who could sex up the role if need be. This wouldn't be as horrible, except that kid playing John Conner is actually 20 years old. The duo look more like distant cousins than a mother/son combo.
Anywhoot, whose up for some news?
The Writers Guild of America has reached interim agreements with Spyglass Entertainment and Media Rights Capital, the guild's fourth and fifth such pacts following similar deals with Worldwide Pants, UA and the Weinstein Co.
The WGA disclosed the new deals Monday as the writers strike moved into its 11th week.
The AMPTP issued a statement downplaying the impact of the Spyglass and MRC interim deals, asserting, "These one-off agreements are meaningless because the companies signing them know they will not have to abide by their terms for very long, since they'll be superseded by whatever final industrywide accords are reached. If companies truly had to live by the terms of these one-off agreements, we are confident none would ever be signed."
But Spyglass co-topper Gary Barber said he was pleased to ink the pact. "We're back in business," he added. "We'll go back into full production mode, developing scripts and looking for new projects."
It's not much, but it's something. These little agreements at least signal that both the studios and the writers are anxious to get things back to normal. There is still talk that the Directors' Guild and their talks could create the the spark with finally puts the strike to bed, however everything at this point is nothing but speculation(everything is nothing...I'm so deep...or a bad writer) due to both the media blackout.
In the meantime, Donald Trump is assuring the world that we won't even miss scripted shows or movies once Lady or a Tramp hits the airwaves. It's going to be that big. According to Donald. At least I'm sure that's what he would say if I asked him.
Charlize Theron has signed on to join Viggo Mortensen in the bigscreen adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's bestselling novel The Road, about a man who embarks on a nightmarish road trip after a nuclear explosion in an attempt to transport his son to safety while fending off cannibals. Theron, who will play the wife of Mortensen's character, will be seen mostly in flashback. Although the role is small, Theron joined the project because she's a big fan of the book -- published by Knopf in 2006.
I'm also a fan of the book! Charlize, you should totally call me! For those of you who haven't read the book, I know that you're still pretty excited about this movie. Why? Nuclear explosions, cannibals, and Charlize Theron.
Comedian Orlando Jones will star in the indie dramedy Misconceptions, about a religiously conservative married woman from the South who receives a message from God telling her to act as a surrogate mother for two gay men.
Jones will play Terry, the hopeful parent who comes to the woman's home to micromanage her pregnancy and in the process causes havoc.
I know that's Orlando Jones' name on this, but I think there's potential here if they do this in a smart way instead of make it the "Redneck Christian Stereotype vs. Flaming Gay Stereotype Showdown of the Century!" The phrase "indie dramedy" suggests that they just might go the smart route, as "indie dramedy" is normally codespeak for "we understand that this probably won't make tons of money and are willing to accept that."
Abigail Breslin, who next co-stars with Jodie Foster and Gerard Butler in Nim's Island, will be honored as the female star of tomorrow at ShoWest 2008, organizers said Monday. "Since making her big-screen debut at the tender age of 5, Abigail Breslin has impressed critics and movie fans across the world with her versatile, enchanting and charismatic performances," ShoWest co-managing director Mitch Neuhauser said.
I guess the reigning thought among these folks is that if they start giving Breslin the A-List treatment now, they can avoid Lohan syndrome in her future. I hope so, because Little Miss Sunshine is going to be depressing if Abigail grows up and gets a coke habit.
The last installment in the Harry Potter movie franchise may be released in two parts - because one edit of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows could leave out too much information about the boy wizard's final adventures. The sixth film in the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, is due for release in November, and although the characters' futures are wrapped up in just seven novels by author J.K. Rowling, fans of the movies will be given an extra treat with a double dose of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. A source says, "There's so much to fit that the view is the last movie should be in two halves. There is a huge battle when Harry, played by Daniel Radcliffe, takes on (evil wizard, Lord) Voldemort (played by Ralph Fiennes) that needs to be done really well." And Rowling has briefly commented on the reports herself, stating on her website: "It is simply impossible to incorporate every storyline into a film under four hours long." Fans of the books have previously criticized the big-screen adaptations for their lack of detail.
I'm all for any way available to make Pottermania continue to run wild. I want to go to more movies where people camp out, dress up, and nerd it up to an extent that I feel okay about the giant stack of comic books in my house. And with only two Hobbit prequels and no more Star Wars movies ever(I hope); that leaves Harry Potter until the next big thing comes along. And if it leads to an action-oriented special effects fest of an 8th movie to really drive the franchise home with a bang, I can be happy about that as a guy who like movies regardless of the nerdery that takes place in front of the theater.
You may have gotten shafted at the Globes, but CHEER UP, BEN AFFLECK! Your nephew was born! From People:
Casey Affleck and wife Summer Phoenix welcomed a second child, the actor says on his website. Affleck's rep tells PEOPLE the baby is a boy. No other details have been announced.
So even if he carries the Affleck gene, your nephew won't be the least talented kid in a celebrity baby class that includes Nicole Richie and that guy from that horrid band's baby!
I'm away for the weekend, enjoying an MLK day being not in front of any screens. I suggest you do the same. But even if you don't do that, at least don't do anything that I wouldn't do...
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