Category: Rumours

The Horror
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) – Mom was right; it only takes one time. Apparently there’s a really big skeleton in Courtney Love’s mother’s closet. According to insider reports, the Hole front lady and star of “Julie Johnson” and “Man on the Moon” was quite surprised to learn that Marlon Brando is her grandfather.
Love’s mother, Linda Caroll, recently penned an autobiography claiming that the Oscar-winning actor and “Godfather” had an affair with her mother, Paula Fox, and became impregnated. Fox then put Carroll up for adoption.
Caroll reportedly had a DNA test which proves Brando is her father, thus Love’s grandfather.
Aside from a ballpark resemblance to the “On the Waterfront” star, Love and Brando appear to share a few personality traits. Both are known for erratic, volatile behavior and extreme changes in appearance.
Also, Love once threatened a journalist and Brando kissed Larry King on the mouth.

FLETCH LIVES! Writer-director Kevin Smith set to direct Fletch One for Miramax to be followed by the sci-fi adventure Ranger Danger and the Danger Rangers for Dimension, reports Daily Variety.
SMITH ADD: In a post on his Website, the filmmaker criticizing the New York Times for allegedly misquoting him as saying that he trimmed scenes of J.Lo from his upcoming movie Jersey Girl because she and costar Ben Affleck had no chemistry. He called the story nothing more than a “gussied-up gossip piece.”

Ash vs. Freddy vs. Jason vs. Leatherface vs. Michael Myers vs…
One of the ideas being tossed around for a “Freddy vs. Jason” sequel would pit Jason and Freddy versus Ash from the “Evil Dead” movies. According to their sources, New Line execs are quite happy with the idea. One of the few things preventing such an occurence is Bruce Campbell (Ash) potentially turning down the offer.

Mariah Carey, Singer of the Next Horrible Bond Song
According to Dark Horizons, Mariah Carey is in talks to sing the theme song for the next James Bond movie. However, Mariah is supposedly demanding a cameo in the film, a la Madonna’s pointless role in DIE ANOTHER DAY. Let’s hope Mariah’s theme song isn’t as terrible as Madonna’s was.

Ferrell Gets SMART
FYI – There is a rumour circulating in Hollywood that Will Ferrell is lined up to play Maxwell Smart in a film take on the classic spy spoof show GET SMART.

ENCORE?
Talks are underway for Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, the original stars of Mel Brooks’ Tony-winning smash The Producers, to reprise their roles on Broadway to help boost the musical’s declining box office fortunes.

Travolta Up for BRIDGET JONES 2
John Travolta is apparently in talks to play Rene Zellwegger’s love interest in BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASON. Apparently the producers wanted George Clooney, but Zellwegger nixed that choice. Says a source, “Renee was adamant on this point, and would not be swayed. The producers had toyed with the idea of getting a new leading actress, and keeping Gorgeous George, but how many actresses are likely to put on two stone? Not very many.”

SUPERGIRL Begins the Casting Merry Go-Round
Akiva Goldsman (BATMAN & ROBIN) is gearing up to script a new version of SUPERGIRL. Naomi Watts (THE RING) and Alicia Silverstone (BATMAN & ROBIN) are apparently in the lead to play the lead role.

Leguizamo Ready for ICE AGE 2
John Leguizamo says that he expects to sign on soon for ICE AGE 2. Apparently Ray Romano and Dennis Leary are already on board for the project. Leguizamo will resume his role as Sid, the giant sloth. Voice work will begin later this year.

New Episode III Title?
Cinescape is reporting that the new title of the next STAR WARS movie is supposedly REVENGE OF THE SITH. However, Lucasfilm has already denied the rumor.