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Early buzz: 'Gossip,' Bourdain, air guitar and more
Published 8/27/2008 by Whitney Matheson at USATODAY.com - Pop Candy
Hey, everyone -- I'm a little drowsy this morning because I was up late at the turntables, practicing my DJ skills. (The funniest thing about that statement is it's 100% true!) Let me tell you, I've developed a newfound respect for DJs. That job is harder than it looks, though it's also a lot more fun than I expected it to be. I'm still trying to come up with a cool DJ name. A few headlines: - AMC has decided to restore the fake ...

In the works: Aaron Sorkin and Facebook are now friends.
Published 8/27/2008 by Alison Willmore at IFC: Indie Eye
... directing and pumping up the juice: "In my movie, I added many elements that Hong Kong action movies do best -- human combat, action, flying cars," The film opens in China September 25th. [Hollywood Reporter] Audrey Tautou will play Coco Chanel in biopic "Coco Avant Chanel," with Anne Fontaine directing. The film's slated for release next year -- until then, you can always catch Shirley MacLaine playing the fashion icon in the Lifetime Original Movie. [Variety] Austin Chick, whose pre-9/11, post- ...

Introducing The World's Richest Grandma With A Dick [Trade Roundup]
Published 8/27/2008 by Seth at Defamer
... · Warners will produce Coco Avant Chanel, with Audrey Tautou playing the legendary fashion designer. No word yet on who'll play her little dog. [Variety] ...

WB Kicks Tatou's 'Chanel' Into Gear
Published 8/28/2008 by Monika Bartyzel at Cinematical
... , but then all news stopped and it looked like Coco was going to be stuck in development hell, or at least have to wait a while longer. Now Variety reports that Warner Brothers has signed on to finance the feature and have got a plan all set. Production will start on September 15 in Paris, and should hit screens next year. ...