"Kenneth Branagh will direct Kevin Kline and Bryce Dallas Howard in a film adaptation of Shakespeare's "As You Like It" to be set in the late 1800s. HBO Films is financing the pic, which will be released theatrically before hitting the pay web. Branagh may play the small role of Touchstone, the comic relief in the film. Jimmy Yuill, David Oyelowo, Adrian Lester and Brian Blessed are set for supporting roles. Shooting starts April 21st in the UK..." (full details)

"New Line has bought film rights to the upcoming book "Killing Yourself to Live: 85% a True Story," by Spin magazine senior editor Chuck Klosterman, and set it up with Karz Entertainment. Book, to be published by Simon & Schuster in July, centers on the author's struggle through an early midlife crisis while on assignment for Spin to visit sites where famous musicians met untimely deaths. Tour serves as a backdrop to Klosterman's reflection on problems that plague his daily existence, particularly the conflict with three women in his life..." (full details)

"Sony Pictures Classics snapped up all rights for North America, Latin America, Germany and South Africa for Neil Jordan's "Breakfast on Pluto." Set in the 1970s, "Breakfast on Pluto" follows the exploits of Patrick Braden (Murphy), who is billed as an endearing but deceptively tough young man who survives his harsh environment using his wit and charm..." (full details)

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