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Nicole Kidman in talks to portray Gretchen Carlson in Roger Ailes movie
August 2, 2018
Nicole Kidman is being eyed to star as former news anchor Gretchen Carlson in a film about former chairman and CEO of Fox News Roger Ailes.
Bryan Cranston, Lena Dunham, Louis C.K. up for directing
January 9, 2013
Bryan Cranston, Lena Dunham and Louis C.K. are among those nominated for Directors Guild of America Awards Wednesday.
Will Ferrell hits 'The Campaign' trail for new movie
October 30, 2012
Former "Saturday Night Live" star Will Ferrell says he wanted to make a funny movie, not necessarily a biting American political satire, when he signed on to star with Zach Galifianakis in "The Campaign."
Report: Universal planning another 'Meet The Parents' Fockers sequel
July 14, 2005
Universal Studios is planning to expand the Focker family in a second sequel to "Meet The Parents," it was reported Thursday.
New FX reality show to 'nominate' American presidential candidate
September 23, 2002
Reuters reports that inspired by the success of the Fox hit "American Idol," sister cable network FX is developing a reality show called "American Candidate" that will choose a "people's" nominee for president in 2004. FX said on Friday it has teamed up for the show with R.J. Cutler, the documentary veteran behind the Oscar-nominated film "The War Room," which chronicled Bill Clinton's 1992 campaign for president. Joining him on the project will be director Jay Roach ("Austin Powers") and producer Tom Lassally ("Totally Hidden Video").