"Bill Maher is teaming with "A Scanner Darkly" producers Palmer West and Jonah Smith on docu "A Spiritual Journey," Maher's take on the current state of world religion. Maher will interview various religious figures in order to question his own skepticism on the topic. The comedian has openly poked fun at organized religion as a cornerstone of his standup routines, and also on his "Real Time With Bill Maher" and "Politically Incorrect" shows. Pic doesn't yet have a director; aim is to begin production later this year..." (full details)

"Insomnia Media Group will produce "The Grand". Woody Harrelson, Ray Liotta, Ray Romano, Jason Alexander, Cheryl Hines and German helmer Werner Herzog star in the film about an international poker tournament in which the actors will play real games, culminating in a championship round. Scribe Zak Penn ("X-Men: The Last Stand") will direct the pic from an outline he penned, but the dialogue will be improvised when lensing begins next month at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas..." (full details)

"Larry Hagman and Kathleen Turner have signed on to appear in several episodes of Nip/Tuck on FX. Also joining the cast is Brooke Shields who will guest star on the hit drama, says The Hollywood Reporter. One of the story lines on the show's upcoming fourth season will revolve around a beautiful thirtysomething woman (Sanaa Lathan) and her wealthy, much older husband (Hagman) who wind up buying McNamara/Troy plastic surgery, the Miami-based plastic surgery practice of Dr. Sean McNamara (Dylan Walsh) and Dr. Christian Troy (Julian McMahon). The fourth season of Nip/Tuck will begin in the fall on FX..." (full details)