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Russell Crowe To Replace Brad Pitt In Play

November 26, 2007

Universal Pictures spent the weekend trying to convince Russell Crowe to replace Brad Pitt as the star of "State of Play." The role is about a politico-turned-journalist who spearheads his newspaper's investigation into a killing that leads to a fast-rising pol.

Brad backed out over disagreements about the shooting script and wants the studio to wait until the WGA strike is over for a new script. However, the studio has no time to waste and may even go to the extent to...

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American Gangster Los Angeles Movie Premiere

October 30, 2007

"American Gangster" doesn’t hit theatres until November 2nd but this movie is creating buzz with its Oscar winning cast and hopes to actually take home an Oscar. Critics are comparing this movie to “Scarface" or "the Harlem Godfather". The film directed by Ridley Scott explores America during the 1970s when drug lord Frank Lucas ruled the streets. (movie trailer below)

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Denzel Washington plays Lucas who was a heroin dealer and organized crime boss in...

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Russell Crowe Too Fat for Role

October 29, 2007

Director Ridley Scott has ordered Academy Award winner Russell Crowe to lose weight before they go into production for their next flick 'Body of Lies' because Crowe is too fat for his part.

Scott said "I've shot with Russell for the past five weeks. That's why he's so sturdy-looking at the moment. He's losing weight. He was 30 pounds (13.6 kilograms) overweight to do the part."

Crowe plays a CIA boss alongside Leonardo Di Caprio in new terrorism drama 'Body Of Lies.'
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