"Amber Heard is set to star in the teen comedy-drama "The Beautiful Ordinary" being directed by newcomer Jessica Manafort. The movie, which Manafort also wrote, revolves around the relationship dynamics of a group of suburban teens on the last day of school in 1999. Heard will play a cool "stoner" chick who is looking for direction and meaning in her life. A shoot beginning next week in Wilmington, N.C., is planned..." (full details)
"Jennifer Ehle has signed on to star opposite Edward Norton and Colin Farrell in New Line Cinema's crime drama "Pride and Glory." Ehle will play Abby Tierney, a role that Samantha Morton was attached to play. Morton dropped out because of scheduling conflicts. The story revolves around a three-generation family of New York cops..." (full details)
Despite wrapping production only two weeks ago, DreamWorks and Paramount will screen a 20-minute segment of their Xmas release "Dreamgirls" at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19th. Jamie Foxx and Beyonce Knowles will appear to spearhead the event along with writer/director Bill Condon, and actresses Anika Noni and Jennifer Hudson. Aside from the footage and stars, "Dreamgirls" will also stage behind-the-scenes demos from the film.
