"Aussie actress Jacinda Barrett ("Poseidon", "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason") has been set to star with Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Heder in "School for Scoundrels", the Todd Phillips-directed remake of the 1960 British comedy. Shooting begins next month. Barrett will play the dream girl of a hapless meter reader who enrolls in a confidence-building class so he can win her heart. The scheming professor quickly sets his sights on the girl..." (full details)

"Fox 2000 and Regency Enterprises have bought New York Times reporter Alex Berenson's upcoming novel "The Faithful Spy" for Red Wagon Entertainment. Described as a thriller in the vein of 1987's "No Way Out," the story centers on a U.S. intelligence officer who infiltrates the dark world of international terrorism. No director is yet set..." (full details)

"Production/marketing shingle the Hatchery has bought entertainment rights to the bestselling series of thrillers written by V.C. Andrews ("Flowers in the Attic"). The company plans to develop TV and film adaptations of the Andrews books. Franchise, which includes 57 titles, has sold more than 105 million copies in 95 countries and has been translated into 22 languages..." (full details)

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