Ann Curry will soon let out her last “good morning, good morning, good morning, everybody, morning” as co-host of Today, because Matt Lauer hates her and he’s hoping that for his next edition of “Where in the World Is Matt?” he’ll report from her vacant office. For months now, there’s been rumors that the producers of Today can’t wait to pink slip Ann, and when Matt resigned, he let them know that he really wants a new co-host. Cut to last night when The New York Times reported that the producers will push Ann out of the anchor chair any day now. They’re hoping to get Ann out before the Olympics start. So your dream of seeing Ann awkwardly say “mmmm hmmmm” next to a topless Michael Phelps has been crushed!
TMZ says that the NBC peacock put on its trench coat, covered its face with a fedora and met Meredith Vieira in a dark alley to offer her the co-anchor job back. Ann got the job a year ago after Meredith quit, because she was sick of waking up at the hour of the ungods and wanted to spend more time with her family. Meredith turned their asses down, but will stay on as a special correspondent.
Since Meredith is over that shit, NBC has put third hour co-host Savannah Guthrie at the top of their list.
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Full Story »Looks like Quentin Tarantino’s reaching into his own well to fill the shoes of his Django Unchained baddie. The Wrap reports that none other than Kurt Russell, who played Tarantino’s Death Proof villain Stuntman Mike, is negotiating to replace Kevin Costner as Ace Woody, a plantation henchman who works for Leonardo DiCaprio’s big bad. Battling against Kurt ‘n’ Leo will be Jamie Foxx as the titular slave-turned-bounty hunter and his German mentor Christoph Waltz (who recently injured himself training on horseback for the role). This Django’s turning into quite the QT party! [The Wrap]
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I’d like to think that Mariska Hargitay can see the future and knew this hurtful rumor was coming, which is why she has a look on her face in the picture above that says: “This is the mess you’re going to replace me with?“
Deadline Hollywood says that Mariska will make next season of Law & Order: SVU her last and the producers are now looking for the lucky actress who gets to share space with Christopher Meloni’s freshly waxed chest clits. Jennifer Love Hewitt guest starred on SVU last season as a rape victim and the producers must’ve been hypnotized by the shiny sparkles jumping off her crotch crystals, because her name has come up as a possibility for the new lady detective. They haven’t offered her the job yet, but they’re talking to her about it.
The only Law & Order Jennifer Love Hewitt belongs on is Law & Order: Candyland. This is like replacing a lion with a whiny kitten who only stops meowing if you pet her.
With Detective JLove on the case, the number of false confessions will hit record numbers. Get Det. JLove in a locked room with a suspect and the talk will quickly turn to how she doesn’t understand why her boyfriend won’t propose to her, and why didn’t he get the hint
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Full Story »When Steven Spielberg gets too busy to direct a film, which director pops into mind first to replace him? Altogether now: Brett Ratner! Deadline reports that Ratner will assume the helm of a live-action adaptation of The 39 Clues, a series of adventure books/online games/collectible cards about kids from the most influential family in history competing against rival clans in a globe-trotting scavenger hunt for world domination. Spielberg will stay on to produce with Scholastic’s Deborah Forte and screenwriter Jeff Nathanson (Rush Hour, Catch Me If You Can, Tower Heist). [Deadline]
Full Story »Sinister news in the rumor yard, dear teens: Since Matt Damon ditched the series, Aussie actor Joel Edgerton (of Animal Kingdom) may be cast as an agent named Martin who was part of a Treadstone-like program in the upcoming Bourne Legacy. Director Tony Gilroy reportedly wants Edgerton for the role, but the studio is concerned about his fame level and potential to star in the concurrently filmed Snow White movie (now that Hugh Jackman has dropped out). I’m personally ready for a female Bourne. Is it too late to suggest Marion Cotillard? In a flak jacket? And sensible trousers? UPDATE: Our pal Jeremy Renner got the part! [Deadline]
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