It was funny the first time.heck, it was even funny the second time. We get the point already.funny, ha ha, two straight men figure skating have to hug each other and touch each other's balls. So, why did I only "like" "Blades of Glory," the latest in Ferrell's kaleidoscope of unique characters set in the world of ice skating?ĭespite an often hilarious script that falls somewhere between "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" and "Talladega Nights" and the spot-on performances of Ferrell and Heder as rival men's singles figure skaters who team-up after a fight causes both men to be stripped of their gold medals, there were several shots in "Blades of Glory" so distractingly inept that during multiple scenes throughout the film I found myself jerked out of a scene, joke or storyline by camera shots that would either slow down the action, freeze it or inexplicably linger on either Ferrell or Heder's face or crotch. I love Will Ferrell, almost in the way that Nick Swardson loves Jimmy MacElroy in this film. Scott is repped by WME, Echo Lake Entertainment and Sloane, Offer.I love Jon Heder. The film went on to gross over $1 billion at the worldwide box office and put Scott on everyone’s radar - including Elizabeth Banks, who would quickly tap her as one of the new stars of Sony’s Charlie’s Angels reboot. The film impressed fans and critics alike, not only because of her acting chops but also her singing skills. Jeb Brody, Amblin Partner’s President of Production, and John Buderwitz, Creative Executive, will oversee for the studio.Īfter making her film debut in Lionsgate’s Power Rangers pic, Scott beat out a number of individuals for the coveted role of Princess Jasmine in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Aladdin. Speck and Gordon will also serve as executive producers, along with Jonathan Rothbart and Matt Hirsch. Spenser Cohen penned the spec script.īrian Kavanaugh-Jones, Fred Berger and Anna Halberg will produce. Blades of Glory directors Will Speck and Josh Gordon will direct. The film tells the story of an asteroid miner who, after crash-landing on an alien planet, must contend with the challenges of his new surroundings, while making his way across the harsh terrain to the only other survivor – a woman who is trapped in her escape pod. Scott joins the film after the withdrawal of Rachel Brosnahan, who had to part ways with the project due to scheduling conflicts with production on the next season of The Marvelous Mrs. Naomi Scott, who had a breakout performance as Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin, is set to co-star with Hamilton star Anthony Ramos in Amblin Partners’ upcoming comedic sci-fi film Distant.
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The series is envisioned as an anthology, with plans to focus on a new story each season. Liza Chasin, Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky and Allie Goss exec produce author Vaughan and Margaret Chernin co-exec produce. Clarkson (Jessica Jones) will direct all six hourlong episodes. Kelley and Melissa James Gibson (The Americans) serve as writers, showrunners and exec producers on Anatomy of a Scandal. She’s repped by WME, M88 and Sloane Offer. She next will star alongside Anthony Ramos in Distant. She also starred opposite Kristen Stewart in Sony’s Charlie’s Angels redo. Scott is perhaps best known for her leading role as Princess Jasmine in last year’s live-action take on Disney’s Aladdin. She joins a cast that also includes Sienna Miller, Michelle Dockery and Rupert Friend. Scott will portray Olivia Lytton, a parliamentary researcher with a bright future who’s facing a powerful adversary. Set in London, the seasonal anthology is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Sarah Vaughan.
Kelley (Big Little Lies, Big Sky), the series explores sexual consent and privilege. The Aladdin and Charlie’s Angels grad has been tapped to star in Netflix anthology Anatomy of a Scandal.įrom prolific producer David E. The ‘Aladdin’ and ‘Charlie’s Angels’ actress joins a cast that also includes Sienna Miller, Michelle Dockery and Rupert Friend.
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