Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Pattinson, Chris Pine Battle for Lance Armstrong Biopic

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Jake Gyllenhaal and Matthew McConaughey were both rumored to become BFF’s with Lance Armstrong to score the lead role in the cyclist’s biopic. The threesome were constantly photographed together in what appeared to be a bromance involving spandex and beach workouts. The project had momentum in 2006 and Jake was said to have scored the role of Lance. Suddenly Matthew was kicked out of their workout club. Reps and even Gyllenhaal himself danced around questions asked about his involvement with the film.

The biopic never got off the ground and steam behind the press train vanished. However, E! is reheating the rumor and throwing more names into the ring. Chris Pine and Robert Pattinson are said to be in the running after their recent rise to fame. Risky Business Blog also states that Matt Damon is interested in the role.

Who do you think is the best man for the job?

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Katherine Heigl Is Overpriced

It didn’t take long for Katherine Heigl to get back on her high horse. It seems the “Grey’s Anatomy” actress and resident beyotch was in talks to star with an ensemble cast in Gary Marshall’s romantic comedy “Valentine’s Day”, but she pulled out of the project when her demands weren’t met…or even entertained by the producers.

It seems Heigl and her people came to the table demanding she be paid a staggering $3 million-more than any of the other actors work on the flick-actors that include Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, and Shirley MacLaine.

As if her price tag wasn’t enough, that price is attached to a mere 14 days of shooting. That’s right kids, Heigl believes she’s worth $1.5 million/week.

A rep for Heigl denies the claims via Page Six:

“The story is ludicrous. Early negotiations are a daily occurrence in this business, and just for clarification, Katherine walked away from this project for multiple reasons.”

Multiple reasons? Like not getting $3 million, her own trailer, chef, white roses, personal umbrella holder, and someone to wipe her bum?

Heigl is known for being a major beyotch on sets and often bites and gnaws the hands that feed her.

While shooting “Knocked-Up” she criticized how writer/director Judd Apatow portrayed women in the film, and she withdrew her name from last year’s Emmy race stating, “I do not feel I was given the material this season to warrant a nomination.”

Hey Katherine, next time you withdraw your name, you are also free to stay home so we aren’t subjected to 10 minutes of you and Seacrest kisses each other’s arses on the red carpet.

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Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Sneak Peek – Video

I loves me Harry Potter. Yes I am one of those geeks who stand proudly in line for hours while wearing my t-shirt that says: “I Get on All Fours for Gryffindors!”

So here is a tiny clip of the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.”

This is the scene in which Ron accidentally eats chocolates made with a love potion intended for Harry. (This goes to prove I actually have read a book.)

Jamie Foxx to Play Frank Sinatra

Urm….what? British tabloids are running with a story that Jamie Foxx will be portraying the Rat Pack member, Frank Sinatra.

After guest starring as a mentor on “American Idol” for Rat Pack night, some buzz began that Foxx was in the running to play Sinatra in the upcoming Martin Scorsese directed biopic. Jamie received an Oscar for his work playing Ray Charles in 2004 and the rumor is that producers are looking to cash in on him. George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Harry Connick Jr. and Justin Timberlake are all also rumored to be in the running to portray Frank.

Per Daily Express Via Telegraph:

“Cool is colour-blind. Jamie would seem to be born to the role. Magnificent singing voice, totally convincing acting ability, like Frank himself, born the wrong side of the tracks, rags to riches, makes it big against the odds, has his brushes with authority. The guy’s a gift.”

Wait…“magnificent singing voice, totally convincing acting ability.” I don’t think we are talking about the same Jamie Foxx. This descriptions sounds a bit fishy. I am picturing Jamie sitting on the phone making up this crap while pretending to be an ‘inside source’ and speaking in a fake woman’s voice saying: “Yeah, yeah! Magnificent singer! And he heals the blind and saves kittens from trees! And good in bed. Yeah, that too! He is a stud and dwarfs the rest of man kind with his outstanding endowment that is also a gift to women.”

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Jessica Biel Got Naked for Nothing

Aww…Poor Jessica Biel won’t be getting an Oscar for taking her top off.

Biel’s latest film, “Powder Blue,” isn’t going to be her money making and noteworthy movie. She pulled a Lindsay Lohan and went straight to DVD. Her stripping efforts are going unrewarded and she will have to find something else to make her the next Julia Roberts.

The film features the girlfriend of Justin Timberlake nude and stripping for her supper. It also has a semi-decent D-list cast consisting Ray Liotta, Kris Kristofferson, Forest Whitaker and Lisa Kudrow, but still didn’t garner a spot for a theatrical release. It will hit the clearance bin at Big Lots in June.

Page Six also notes that she hasn’t appeared on the silver screen for nearly 2 years. She is due to return in a limited release film, “Easy Virtue,” in May. However, Jess still has “Nailed” which co-stars Jake Gyllenhaal and will hit theaters this summer.

Ouch. Being that the photos of her naked are already online I am not surprised it’s headed straight to DVD. The only attraction the film had going for it was dudes and bi-curious women heading out to see her nudeness. It’s like loosing the element of surprise.

The Slightly NSFW Photos of Biel Nude in Powder are After the Cut. Click “Read More…”

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Natalie Portman Continues Home Wrecking

Natalie Portman’s no-no is continuing it’s reign of terror. She was originally rumored to be wooing “Twilight” heartthrob Robert Pattinson. Then Portman and Sean Penn were reportedly making out at Sunset Tower Hotel’s Tower Bar. Sean is still married to Robin Wright Penn, but that apparently didn’t stop the two from swapping saliva after their business meeting with Dustin Lance Black. This was all followed by a rumor that she and Ryan Gosling were hooking up after meeting at Bardot in LA.

Now Natalie has got her eyes on Brad Pitt. She personally asked him to play her love interest in a new film. Angelina Jolie lost her shiz and started in with the oratorical fireworks

Via Backseat Cuddler Per Female First:

“Angelina had a massive fit and was shouting her head off. She accused Brad of flirting with Natalie. Angelina can’t help but feel threatened. Brad knows how jealous she gets but won’t stop saying how gorgeous and intelligent Natalie is. He keeps saying she is ‘cute as a button.’ “

Gee…what’s Jolie afraid of? Pitt would leave her for his leading lady? History does have a habit of repeating itself.

“Angelina worries about karma. It’s eating her up and we’re sure the cause of a lot of the rows is her not quite trusting Brad.”

Really Brad, “cute as a button” and “gorgeous” are stupid words to use to describe someone you might be having pretend sex with in the near future in front of your lady. When Angie asks what you think of another woman you always, always say: “Baby, she might as well have a 3rd eye and limp because she doesn’t hold a candle to you.”

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Jake Gyllenhaal to Make Hairy Beast Musical Magic

I will be weeping myself to sleep tonight as I finally throw in the towel on Jake Gyllenhaal. He is doing his first musical.

Because no one in Hollywood can come up with original material, New Line Cinema is busting out a silver screen version of the Broadway musical, “Damn Yankees.” According to Variety, Gyllenhaal will star in the film as Joe Boyd, a Yankees fan who sells his soul to the devil in order to help the team win the world series. Jim Carrey is said to be the cast as Satan in this train wreck.

I hate to give up on my long and impure crush on him, but I am pretty sure he is a People magazine cover away from revealing that Reese Witherspoon is just his hag and he is in love with Jordan Knight. Looks like I will have to wait for Jonathan Rhys Meyers to get out of rehab and comfort me.

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Drew Barrymore to Direct Third “Twilight” Film: “Eclipse”

As The Dame reported to you last week, “New Moon” director, Chris Weitz will not direct the third “Twilight” film “Eclipse” due to time constraints (i.e. Summit Entertainment is pushing hard for the third movie to be released during the prime summer 2010 season against such films as “The Avengers” and the final “Harry Potter” film).

Summit announced today that they are already talking to a select group of directors to take control of “Eclipse” and one of those people is actress turned director (and former rehab star) Drew Barrymore.

Via EW.com:

“While this news may come as a surprise to some, Barrymore did just finish work on her directorial debut, ‘Whip It!’ starring Ellen Page.”

Choosing Drew is a bad choice on behalf of Summit. Not only does Barrymore only have the one film under her director’s belt, but “Whip It” is a movie about women in a Roller Derby, not even close to vampire armies and werewolves that will require use of CGI and other special effects. Perhaps she should stick to her day job of starring in chick-flicks and peddling Cover Girl mascara to the masses.

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‘Sex and the City’ Sequel Confirmed!

For all you fans of SATC you can scream in delight as it has FINALLY been confirmed that a sequel to the “Sex and the City” film is going to happen. Currently, Michael Patrcik King is penning a script and has all the ladies signed.

Via E! Online:

“SATC writer-director Michael Patrick King confirms the scoop! In an exclusive statement, King says, “I’m very excited to work with these amazing actresses again and would love to give everyone more information about the sequel…but I’m busy with my ‘Sex’ life.”

Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kim Cattrall and Kristin Davis—and writer-director Michael Patrick King have signed on officially and the ink is barely dry. The deal was reportedly finalized yesterday afternoon.

So mark your calendars for a summer 2010 release date.

Robert Pattinson, Justin Timberlake and Zac Efron Join Forces for New Movie

Queue sound of tweens everywhere screaming and crying for Robert Pattinson, Justin Timberlake and Zac Efron to sound their underwear. Rumors that the Hollywood Heartthrob Trio are making a movie together have surfaced.

The film in question is called “Ohio.” The plot is based on the 1970 tragedy in which anti-Vietnam War protesters at Kent State University were killed. The lead role was said to be offered to Sparklepants while Timberlake and pretty, pretty princess Zac Efron will be the supporting characters.

Per Star Magazine Via Hollyscoop:

“Everyone in the industry is shocked that Rob is already getting such big roles. Zac and Justin have been working for a lot longer than he has. There is a bit of jealousy there. Zac’s people want him to have the lead. And Justin’s people have asked that he get a lot of screen time.”

I am really interested in seeing this film, but I won’t be able to take it seriously with Zac in their constantly asking if his hair looks ok while Justin Timberlake prances around.

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