Leelee Sobieski Cast in Robert De Niro's 'Rookies' Pilot for CBS

Leelee Sobieski has been cast in CBS' Robert DeNiro-produced "Rookies," TheWrap has confirmed.The "Joan of Arc" actress joins an impressive team: "Clockers" writer Richard Price wrote the pilot, and James Mangold ("3:10 to Yuma") is directing.Also read: DeNiro, Price Team for 'Rookies'De Niro's Tribeca Prods. and CBS TV Studios are producing the series, which will follow six rookie cops who

Leelee Sobieski Cast in Robert De Niro's 'Rookies' Pilot for CBS

Leelee Sobieski has been cast in CBS' Robert DeNiro-produced "Rookies," TheWrap has confirmed.The "Joan of Arc" actress joins an impressive team: "Clockers" writer Richard Price wrote the pilot, and James Mangold ("3:10 to Yuma") is directing.Also read: DeNiro, Price Team for 'Rookies'De Niro's Tribeca Prods. and CBS TV Studios are producing the series, which will follow six rookie cops who

One Wicked Witch: Mila Kunis May Fly to 'Oz'

This is definitely not your grandfather's wicked witch."Black Swan's" Mila Kunis is in talks to play the Wicked Witch of the West in Sam Raimi's "Oz, the Great and Powerful," TheWrap has learned.Academy Award nominee James Franco remains in talks to play the Wizard. Robert Downey Jr. and Johnny Depp had been reported to be considering the role.Joe Roth is producing the Walt Disney Picture movie,

One Wicked Witch: Mila Kunis May Fly to 'Oz'

This is definitely not your grandfather's wicked witch."Black Swan's" Mila Kunis is in talks to play the Wicked Witch of the West in Sam Raimi's "Oz, the Great and Powerful," TheWrap has learned.Academy Award nominee James Franco remains in talks to play the Wizard. Robert Downey Jr. and Johnny Depp had been reported to be considering the role.Joe Roth is producing the Walt Disney Picture movie,

Cameron Diaz to Star Opposite Colin Firth in the Coen Brothers' 'Gambit'

Glen Basner's FilmNation will launch the project to foreign buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin.Cameron Diaz is attached to star opposite Colin Firth in the Joel andEthan Coen-scripted Gambit, a remake of the 1966 British caper starringMichael Caine and Shirley MacLaine.Gambit is one of the first projects financed by Crime Scene Pictures,launched in May by writer/director/producer Adam

Cameron Diaz to Star Opposite Colin Firth in the Coen Brothers' 'Gambit'

Glen Basner's FilmNation will launch the project to foreign buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin.Cameron Diaz is attached to star opposite Colin Firth in the Joel andEthan Coen-scripted Gambit, a remake of the 1966 British caper starringMichael Caine and Shirley MacLaine.Gambit is one of the first projects financed by Crime Scene Pictures,launched in May by writer/director/producer Adam

Kat Dennings to Costar in Whitney Cummings CBS Pilot

Co-executive produced by Michael Patrick King, "Two Broke Girls" centers on two under-employed New Yorkers trying to make it in the big city.Kat Dennings has closed a deal to co-star in comedian Whitney Cummings’ CBS pilot Two Broke Girls.The single-camera comedy from Warner Bros. revolves around two under-employed New Yorkers trying to make it in the big city. Cummings wrote the pilot and will

Kat Dennings to Costar in Whitney Cummings CBS Pilot

Co-executive produced by Michael Patrick King, "Two Broke Girls" centers on two under-employed New Yorkers trying to make it in the big city.Kat Dennings has closed a deal to co-star in comedian Whitney Cummings’ CBS pilot Two Broke Girls.The single-camera comedy from Warner Bros. revolves around two under-employed New Yorkers trying to make it in the big city. Cummings wrote the pilot and will

Oscars Nixing Montages, Elaborate Nominee Tributes From Telecast (Exclusive)

Producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer have booted a number of familiar elements from the Feb 27 show.As preparations for the 83rd annual Academy Awards move into high gear, producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer have booted a number of familiar elements from the Feb 27 show.Gone will be the movie montages -- like last year’s salute to horror movies -- that often contribute to the broadcast’s

Oscars Nixing Montages, Elaborate Nominee Tributes From Telecast (Exclusive)

Producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer have booted a number of familiar elements from the Feb 27 show.As preparations for the 83rd annual Academy Awards move into high gear, producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer have booted a number of familiar elements from the Feb 27 show.Gone will be the movie montages -- like last year’s salute to horror movies -- that often contribute to the broadcast’s

Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me' Video

Twitter users react to the singer's latest video, which premiered Thursday night on MTV.Britney Spears debuted the new video for her single "Hold It Against Me" on Thursday night.The video debuted at 9:55 p.m. ET/PT on MTV, and the singer also tweeted a link to it."Without further adieu, I present my video for Hold It Against Me, directed by the wonderfulJonas Akerlund," she wrote, then added: "

Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me' Video

Twitter users react to the singer's latest video, which premiered Thursday night on MTV.Britney Spears debuted the new video for her single "Hold It Against Me" on Thursday night.The video debuted at 9:55 p.m. ET/PT on MTV, and the singer also tweeted a link to it."Without further adieu, I present my video for Hold It Against Me, directed by the wonderfulJonas Akerlund," she wrote, then added: "

Inside Lady Gaga's Late-Night 'Born This Way' Session With Clarence Clemons

What Lady Gaga wants, Lady Gaga gets -- just ask Clarence Clemons, longtime saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band.Clemons told Rolling Stone, "She said, 'We'll put the tape on and you just play. Play from your heart. Play what you feel.' It was all very pure."On a Friday afternoon three weeks ago, the musician was putting together an exercise machine at his home in Florida when a call

Inside Lady Gaga's Late-Night 'Born This Way' Session With Clarence Clemons

What Lady Gaga wants, Lady Gaga gets -- just ask Clarence Clemons, longtime saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band.Clemons told Rolling Stone, "She said, 'We'll put the tape on and you just play. Play from your heart. Play what you feel.' It was all very pure."On a Friday afternoon three weeks ago, the musician was putting together an exercise machine at his home in Florida when a call

Prince William-Kate Middleton Wedding Sends Cable Networks Into Programming Frenzy

A slew of shows and specials about the royal family will precede the couple's April 29 nuptials.Royal fever is catching on in the U.S., and cable networks plan to capitalize on the frenzy with a series of specials leading up to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.In addition to Lifetime, which plans to air a biopic about the couple titledWilliam and Kate, other networks such as BBC,

Prince William-Kate Middleton Wedding Sends Cable Networks Into Programming Frenzy

A slew of shows and specials about the royal family will precede the couple's April 29 nuptials.Royal fever is catching on in the U.S., and cable networks plan to capitalize on the frenzy with a series of specials leading up to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.In addition to Lifetime, which plans to air a biopic about the couple titledWilliam and Kate, other networks such as BBC,

Robert Downey Jr. May Shoot 'Inherent Vice' for P.T. Anderson This Fall

Robert Downey Jr. is making plans to fill the fall hole in his schedule with the lead role in Inherent Vice for writer-directorPaul Thomas Anderson.Anderson has been working on a screenplay adaptation of the 2009Thomas Pynchon novel while trying to get another film -- an untitled exploration of a religious organization sometimes referred to as The Master -- off the ground. Once Downey dropped out

Robert Downey Jr. May Shoot 'Inherent Vice' for P.T. Anderson This Fall

Robert Downey Jr. is making plans to fill the fall hole in his schedule with the lead role in Inherent Vice for writer-directorPaul Thomas Anderson.Anderson has been working on a screenplay adaptation of the 2009Thomas Pynchon novel while trying to get another film -- an untitled exploration of a religious organization sometimes referred to as The Master -- off the ground. Once Downey dropped out

Paris Hilton’s pricey birthday cake was snatched from party

: It sounds like Paris Hilton’s 30th birthday party was perfect except for the fact that she didn’t get one bite of cake at the end of the night.Paris’ cake at her Hollywood bash was reportedly stolen from the party by a party crasher named “Paz,” states UsMagazine.com. “Paz” posted a message about the night on Facebook along with a picture of the cake: “I crashed Paris Hilton’s Birthday Party 

Paris Hilton’s pricey birthday cake was snatched from party

: It sounds like Paris Hilton’s 30th birthday party was perfect except for the fact that she didn’t get one bite of cake at the end of the night.Paris’ cake at her Hollywood bash was reportedly stolen from the party by a party crasher named “Paz,” states UsMagazine.com. “Paz” posted a message about the night on Facebook along with a picture of the cake: “I crashed Paris Hilton’s Birthday Party