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Trade Breaks: Ferrell, Smallville, Isaak

By Garth Franklin Tuesday June 27th 2006 12:16AM

"Will Ferrell and writer-director-actor Adam McKay have signed a two-year, first-look producing deal with Paramount Vantage to make low-budget, high-concept comedies in the $10 million-$20 million range. The pact is not intended to cover Ferrell-starring vehicles but instead presents an opportunity for the actor and his frequent collaborator to grow a brand via their newly formed Gary Sanchez Prods..." (full details)

"Casting notices have gone out in Vancouver for someone to play the role of Jimmy Olsen in the "Smallville" Season Six premiere episode "Zod." At this time no details about the character and his place on the show have been revealed, nor do we know if this is a one-time appearance or something ongoing..." (full details)

"Chris Isaak is trying to get a film off the ground about legendary rocker, Roy Orbinson. Isaak would play the man, his second time playing Orbinson. He previously played him on an episode of "American Dreams" on TV, a couple of years ago..." (full details)

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