Beyonce to *B* Wonder Woman?

Beyonce’s ready to invoke her super power heroes… As if she hasn’t already. The singer recently revealed that she is gunning for the lead role in DC Comics’ classic Wonder Woman film (which as you WW fans know… has been in the works for several years). Well, unlike some of the other actors who have also vocalized their interest in playing the leading lasso lady role, Beyonce says she’s already met with DC and Warner Bros. We shall see if B trades in her Sasha Fierce leotard for the red, blue and gold one piece… In the meantime, you can catch her in Cadillac Records in December and Obsessed next year.

Mariah Carey’s “Tennessee” Gets Distributor

Mariah Carey’s Tennessee film has been picked up. After making the rounds on the film festival circuit, the work, produced by Lee Daniels (Monster’s Ball), will be distributed by Vivendi Entertainment with an expected release date in December.

The film follows two brothers on their way to find their father who has been diagnosed with leukemia. On the way, they meet Mariah’s character, an aspiring singer fleeing from a controlling husband.

Check out the trailer below to get an idea of the theme behind this drama which stars Little Mrs. Mimi.

The Life of Coco Chanel Film Bound

Coming to a theatre near you is the Warner Brothers financed and produced biopic of fashion forerunner Coco Chanel. The film, titled Coco Avant Chanel, (Don’t you <3 that title?) will star French on screen divinity Audrey Tatou (Amelie…, The DaVinci Code, Dirty Pretty Things). The screenplay is based on Chanel’s biography L’Irreguliere (The Nonconformist) by Edmonde Charles-Roux. Of course the film will feature creations from the House of Chanel as well as art direction from the one Karl Lagerfeld. Coco Avant Chanel is slated to arrive in theaters in 2009.

“The Secret Life of Bees” Movie Trailer

Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, and Alicia Keys will all be starring in the upcoming film The Secret Life of Bees based on the New York Times bestseller by Sue Monk Kidd with young’un Dakota Fanning.

The movie, set in the mid 60s, examines “the life of Lily Owens, which has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed. When Lily’s black “stand-in mother,” Rosaleen, insults three of the deepest racists in town, Lily decides to spring them both free. They escape to South Carolina - a town that holds the secret to her mother’s past. Taken in by an eccentric trio of black beekeeping sisters, Lily is introduced to their mesmerizing world of bees and honey, and the Black Madonna.“

The film is due in theaters October 17.

The Mighty Warriors of Comedy in Theaters!!!

2007 Emmy Award winning documentary The Mighty Warriors of Comedy has arrived in Los Angeles theaters! Toted as “a documentary on the funniest sketch comedy troupe you’ve never heard of,” TMWC is a combination of personal interviews and live concert footage of members of an innovative all Asian American comedy troupe from the Bay Area. The documentary follows the comedy cadre as they struggle for success and deal with the roller coaster ride of life. Produced by the super talented Kibi Anderson and Sung H. Kim, TMWC is playing at the ImaginAsian Center on a limited run. Details are below. Do try to come out and support independent film!

When: Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 8:00pm

Where: ImaginAsian Center, 251 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Parking Situation: Street Parking or Paid Parking Lots

Fee: $12 General Admission, $10 Groups (10 or more)

Reservations: 818.754.4500

“The Women” Starring Jada Pinkett Smith & Other Women

I was skeptical at first I have to admit, but the trailer, which was recently released for The Women starring a gang of… women (click here for the star studded cast), looks really cute and funny. A little bit SATC, a little bit Thelma & Louise a little bit rock & roll and The Women is seemingly shaping up to be a happening, hilarious, entertaining and endearing flick (at least from the promo).

Given the box office success of SATC, this is prime time for female directed, written, and starred films to show ‘em what we got. Below is the trailer. The movie is slated to arrive in theaters this October.

“Sex and the City” Steals Top Slot at Box Office…

It seems that everyone, except a few surprised men and even more surprising- Hollywood, knew that SJP and the gang would head to the top of the box office with the undeniable hit movie Sex and the City. For heaven’s heels, we’d been waiting for this movie for four years!!! And so, it took in over 55 million dollars placing it in top place in just one girls-night-out weekend. According to reports, SATC also had the best R-rated comedy debut since American Pie 2, which opened at 45 milly and landed at an impressive number five for all time R-rated film openings. The other four you ask? The Matrix Reloaded - 91.8 million, The Passion of the Christ - 83.8 million, 300 - 70.9 million, Hannibal - 58 million.

I’m reluctant to say much more about the film, other than I absolutely loved it! And, yes, you’re talking to the “SATC” convert, but as objective as I can be, this film was truly well done. Especially for a work following such a successful TV show. Outside of the museum like fashion that pervaded the entire film, the power of strong friendships, the impact of the importance of love, and the unapologetic ability to be flawed at any age (even when dressed to the nines) played such a hell of a role throughout.

Feel free to post your response to the movie below!

“The Women” Starring… Jada Pinkett Smith

Originally posted 4.30.08

This October (10.10.08 to be exact) Jada Pinkett Smith joins Meg Ryan, Eva Mendes, and Annette Bening in the release of the film remake The Women.

Directed by Diane English (creator of “Murphy Brown”) The Women, centers on a group of high-society ladies who spend their days at the beauty salon and court side at fashion shows. Everything is sunshiney until Meg Ryan’s character has to pry her infidel of a husband from Eva Mendes’ character, a salon girl.

While all the gossip is surrounding Meg Ryan’s character, Annette Bening’s character is contemplating divorce herself.

Movie Mom Back on Track…

Originally posted 4.22.08

The recent new mom, Halle Berry is already heading back to work. The actor will produce as well as star in a independent psychological thriller called Frankie and Alice.

Interesting story line: the movie centers around an African-American woman who suffers from multi-personalities, one of which is a racist white person. The production date has yet to be announced.

Lauren London on Set

Originally posted 4.16.08

Lauren London with her Dooney & Bourke tote was spotted on the set of her new movie I Love You, Beth Cooper. The flick also stars “Heroes” hottie Hayden Panettiere. Based on the novel of the same name by Larry Doyle, I Love You, Beth Cooper is a coming of age, teen comedy in which a nerdy valedictorian uses his graduation speech time to profess his love for fellow cheerleader (played by Hayden). While the “beauty” (cheerleader character) is touched by the “beast” (nerd character) and his public proclamation, her big, bad and so much cooler boyfriend is not having it. So basically the rest of the movie is the nerd, the cheerleader and her friends (London) ducking the wrath of her animalistic boyfriend. We file this one under: Silly Season.

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