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Director's Chair: Odenkirk, Carter, Lennon

By Garth Franklin Thursday April 7th 2005 12:36AM

"Carsey-Werner Films is financing and producing the comedy "You Are Going to Prison," starring Dax Shepard and Will Arnett. Based on the book by Jim Hogshire described as an irreverent buddy comedy, the film revolves around a career criminal and a self-entitled rich guy stuck sharing a cell in a maximum-security prison. Bob Odenkirk directs..." (full details)

""Coach Carter" helmer Thomas Carter will direct "Freedom House" for Warner Bros. Pictures. "Freedom House" is based on the story of Freedom House Enterprises, an organization that trained residents of Pittsburgh's poorest neighborhood to become the first modern-day paramedics. Stephen David wrote the script from his pitch, which was rewritten by "Barbershop" scribe Don Scott..." (full details)

"Mobius Entertainment will finance ".45," which stars Milla Jovovich in the feature-directing bow of Gary Lennon. Production begins April 11 in Toronto. Angus MacFayden and Stephen Dorff also star in the pic. Written by Lennon, ".45" is a dark comedy about a criminal couple who turn on each other and cause their own downfall..." (full details)

Thanks to 'KC'

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