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Erudite Redneck, B.S., B.S., M.A. (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
In In the Beginning Was the Meal (Minneapolis, Fortress Press, 2009), Hal Taussig's discussion of the hymns embedded in John and in some of the New Testament letters is an eye-opener.I knew there were snippets of hymns in the Scriptures. But to imagine the entertainment/worship time of the earliest Christian plenary meals as being a time of singing those hymns as a way of transmitting and firming
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Blog@Newsarama (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
Variety is reporting that Rashida Jones, formerly of The Office and currently starring on NBC’s Parks and Recreation, has sold the rights to her upcoming Oni Press miniseries Frenemy of the State to Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment. Based on the story of a young, wealthy heiress who works covertly for the CIA and is constantly, [...]
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Cinematical (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
I am appalled this awesome little news item slipped past my radar, and even more upset that I am just now hearing that Rashida Jones has a comic book called Frenemy of the State at Oni Press. As if that isn't neat enough, Variety reports that Frenemy has just been optioned by Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment. I mean, a comic book that's not only penned by a woman, but stars a young woman...
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Don't Lose Your Day Job (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
Rashida Jones, who you probably know best as the object of Paul Rudd’s affections in I Love You, Man, has sold her graphic novel Frenemy Of The State to Imagine Entertainment and Universal to turn into a spy thriller. In it, an heiress becomes an agent for the CIA. VIA E: Jones told Variety, “It’s intended for [...]
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Watch Us Explode! (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment have acquired screen rights to Frenemy of the State, a graphic novel miniseries created by actress Rashida Jones, who will also write the script, with his eminence, Brian Grazer producing The adventure revolves around a young wealthy heiress who works undercover for the CIA. Rashida, the daughter of composer Quincy Jones and [...]
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FirstShowing.net (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
As countless graphic novels and comic books are being translated to film, one can't help but notice that there isn't much of a female presence in the pages or on the screen of these adaptations. Most of the stories are written and feature predominantly masculine themes and characters. This may be attributed to the fact that female-driven films like Aeon Flux, Catwoman and Elektra haven't been the strongest...
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Entertainment News - MovieWeb.com (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
Rashida Jones will co-write this screenplay that is based on her own graphic novel miniseries.
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Superhero Hype (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
Variety says that Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment have acquired screen rights to "Frenemy of the State," a graphic novel miniseries created by actress Rashida Jones ("Parks and Recreation"), who will write the script with Will McCormack. The adventure revolves around a young wealthy heiress who works undercover for the CIA. Jones co-wrote the original comic, published...
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ComingSoon.net (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
Variety says that Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment have acquired screen rights to "Frenemy of the State," a graphic novel miniseries created by actress Rashida Jones ("Parks and Recreation"), who will write the script with Will McCormack. The adventure revolves around a young wealthy heiress who works undercover for the CIA. Jones co-wrote the original comic, published...
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JoBlo (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
Thank for God for graphic novels providing material in Hollywood, 'cause otherwise someone over there would be crazy enough to make movies based on board games...*cough* Universal and Imagine Entertainment have inked a deal with actress Rashida Jones for the book she co-created called FRENEMY OF THE STATE, about a wealthy young heiress who does undercover work for the CIA. Agent 00Hilton saves the...
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Variety.com (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
Exclusives: Rashida Jones to co-write adventure script -- Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment have acquired screen rights to "Frenemy of the State," a graphic novel miniseries created by actress Rashida Jones, who will write the script with Will McCormack.
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The New Yorker (Free subscription) | 10/04/2009
On February 5th, Universal Studios and Imagine Entertainment threw a cocktail party for their film “Frost/Nixon,” hoping to stir up buzz for its Oscars prospects. The event, at Nobu Los Angeles, drew many of the town’s entertainment journalists—a contentious bunch. As the guests . . .
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India eNews (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009
NDTV Imagine entertainment channel has stoutly defended its recently launched 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' reality show, denying charges by Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath and various NGOs that it was 'exploiting children' and saying it will take appropriate steps to protect its broadcast rights.
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ComingSoon.net (Free subscription) | 10/01/2009
Universal Pictures has set Josh Brolin to star in Cartel , the Asger Leth-directed drama that will begin shooting January in Mexico City. Brolin will play the role Sean Penn was to perform until he left the project in June. Brian Grazer is producing the Peter Craig-scripted drama for Imagine Entertainment. Brolin will play a man on a mission to protect his son after his wife is brutally murdered in...
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Entertainment and Showbiz! (Free subscription) | 09/24/2009
American basketball star LeBron James is all set to play himself in his debut film ‘Fantasy Basketball Camp’. The Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment comedy will revolve around five guys from different backgrounds, who reach Vegas to live their dream at the LeBron James Adult Basketball Camp. The campers make James look at their various life issues, [...] Related posts: Jonas...