A movie starring Bruce Willis and singer Justin Timberlake may make it difficult for murder suspect Jesse James Hollywood to get a fair trial, his defense attorney said. Seem the release of said film "Alpha Dog", based on the August 2000 slaying of 15-year-old Nick Markowitz, will coincide with the start of Hollywood's trial. Hollywood is accused of orchestrating the plot to kidnap and kill the boy because of bad blood with Markowitz's half brother, who allegedly owed Hollywood $1,200 in drug debt..." (full details)
Former SNL producer Ryan Shiraki ("In The Pink," "Freshman Orientation") is adapting and directing a film version of David Leavitt's short story "Family Dancing" for Persistent Entertainment and Starboard Entertainment. Story, first published in the New Yorker in 1983, revolves around a dysfunctional family forced to reunite for a graduation party..." (full details)
Robert Cort. Prods. has won the "Wedding Olympics," making a preemptive purchase of the romantic comedy pitch from scribes Erica Rothschild and Bronwyn Garrity. Tale's based on the concept behind Garrity's upcoming real-life wedding, during which the families of the bride and groom will compete in a variety of physical and mental games to determine which last name the couple will take. Garrity and Rothschild have been best friends since junior high school, and Garrity was Rothschild's maid of honor last summer. Rothschild will be Garrity's matron of honor at the upcoming wedding..." (full details)
Thanks to 'KC'.
