Monika Bartyzel
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Monika Bartyzel
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Filed under: Trailers and Clips

Filed under: Casting, Home Entertainment
On the heels of the disappointing news that (500) Days of Summer couldn't get itself an Oscar nod, Deadline Hollywood reports that Zooey Deschanel is heading for the small screen -- not for another Bones visit, but rather her very own show that will finally allow her to be a groupie. She's set to executive produce and star in a new HBO half-hour dramedy based on Pamela Des Barres' I'm With the Band: Confessions of a Groupie.
Amelia Earhart is one of the kickass women of history. Unfortunately, her recent Hilary Swank biopic (which hit DVD shelves today) was anything but, reducing her to a pile of romance and a film that came up quite short. But could a new indie in the works show how it should've been done, even if she isn't the lead?Filed under: New Releases, DVD Reviews, New on DVD, Home Entertainment

Filed under: Awards, Girls on Film

Filed under: Executive shifts

Filed under: Comedy, Deals, Remakes and Sequels
While I am still wishing for an epic Muppet Rock Opera, Jason Segel's more traditional The Greatest Muppet Movie of All Time has moved one step closer to fruition. Variety reports that James Bobin has agreed to take the helm, passing on the chance to direct the Judd Apatow comedy Bridesmaids and winning over Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller. With a director in place, the project is expected to be one of the first greenlit by Disney's Rich Ross.Filed under: Sundance, Slamdance, Festival Reports

Filed under: Romance, Casting, Deals, Scripts
Sarah Polley's influence on Hollywood is nothing short of stunning, from her strength as a child actor fighting against Disney, to the prime roles she plays (The Sweet Hereafter, The Weight of Water), to the surprising pulp she picks so well (Dawn of the Dead). But she really made her mark when she slipped into the directorial chair for her first feature, Away From Her. Adapted from an Alice Munro story, the film earned not only critical success, but also two Oscar nominations. And now -- no joke -- she's gearing up for a feature with Seth Rogen and Michelle Williams.Filed under: Lists

Dog Saves Family, Gets Second Chance
Household of 10 makes room for hero Doberman who rescues them from blaze