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Tweets From The ‘Iron Man 2′ Set And Defending Hayden Panettiere In Today’s Twitter-Wood

13 July 2009 3:30 PM, PDT | From MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news

One week after the Fourth of July holiday, Hollywood is back at work and tweeting about it. Jon Favreau gave a status update from the “Iron Man 2” set, where he’s getting ready to shoot scenes with Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow now that Mickey Rourke is finished.

“Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World,” which is filming up in Toronto this summer, got some tweet defense today from creator Bryan Lee O’Malley, who was irked by online frustrations that the cast won’t be attending this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. The comic book writer and artist shared the simple scheduling conflict that’s keeping them Canada. You’ll find both of these posts, as well as Jeremy Piven’s heartfelt shout-out to Hayden Panettiere and Pen Jillette’s own defense of jury duty. It’s all below in the Twitter-Wood report for July 13, 2009.

@Jon_Favreau Lighting a scene with Robert,

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Pam Heads Back to Baywatch

9 July 2009 10:36 AM, PDT | From newser.com | See recent newser news

Not only is Baywatch coming to the big screen: Pamela Anderson may be coming with it. The actor and her red swimsuit are rumored to be making a cameo appearance in the “tongue in cheek” comedy, the New York Daily News reports. Elsewhere: The wives of Eddie Furlong (of Terminator 2 fame) and David Alan Grier ( In Living Color ) both filed for divorce, TMZ reports. Call them K-Rod: Things seem to be going well for Alex Rodriguez and Kate Hudson. The Yankee superstar and the starlet “were holding hands and whispering in each other's ears the whole time” ...

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Baywatch Movie in the Works

8 July 2009 7:50 AM, PDT | From Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news

Mitch and Cj are headed back to the beach...and the big screen. Baywatch, the hit '90s TV show that made Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff a household name, is being developed into a film. Variety reports that Paramount Pictures has hired Jeremy Garelick to rewrite and direct the new movie into a comedy film. He told Variety, "It felt like the template to do a movie that was similar to 'Stripes' and 'Police Academy,' the comedies I loved growing up. Rather than trying to pitch the tone, I figured it would be easier to write the first act to...

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Paramount Hires Writer And Director For "Baywatch" Film

8 July 2009 2:52 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

The most famous lifeguards on earth are coming to the big screen. "Baywatch," the '90s TV series that made Pamela Anderson and others a household name, is being developed into a film.

Variety reports that Paramount Pictures has set Jeremy Garelick to rewrite and direct the project into a comedy film feature based on the Californian lifeguards on TV.

Several years ago, DreamWorks have projected the film as a semi-serious action movie, but it was never realized.

Now, Garelick, the uncredited rewriter of "The Hangover," has rewritten the film as a comedy. It will also mark his directing debut.

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New ‘Baywatch’ Movie Bouncing Towards Being A Comedy

7 July 2009 3:26 PM, PDT | From FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news

And you thought the original TV show was already a comedy... It seems the producers of the upcoming Baywatch feature film want to make an intentional comedy this time.  According to Variety, Jeremy Garelick has been brought on-board to "punch up" the script written by David Ronn and Jay Scherick back in 2005.  Garelick may not be a recognizable name just yet, but he reportedly did an uncredited rewrite on The Hangover, and we all know how that turned out... probably the funniest movie of the year.  He also wrote The Break-Up for whatever that's worth.  The good news for Garelick is that in addition to the re-writing gig Paramount has also offered him the director's chair. The original script was apparently heavy on the action set-pieces, but Garelick's new version focuses on two unlikely lifeguard trainees instead.  "It felt like the template to do a movie that was similar to Stripes and Police Academy, the

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‘Baywatch’ Movie Shifts From Unintentional Comedy To Legitimate Comedy

7 July 2009 3:00 PM, PDT | From MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news

I never really “tuned in” for “Baywatch” back in the 90s, but it occasionally found its way onto my TV screen. Whenever that odd circumstance arose, it would always be an occasion for loud, uproarious laughter. Which isn’t to say that the show is written as a comedy. That’s just how it plays.

Well the property belongs to Paramount now, and the studio has given Jeremy Garelick the job of producing a script. Garelick has exactly one feature-length screenplay under his belt, the Vince Vaughn/Jennifer Aniston-led rom-com “The Break-Up.” Variety’s report states that Paramount intends for the “Baywatch” movie to be a “bigscreen comedy.” The series certainly had its light-hearted moments, but it was more action/drama-oriented than anything else.

If intentional comedy is in the cards for a theatrical adaptation of “Baywatch,” Garelick represents an interesting choice. “The Break-Up” is smartly written and even serves up some edgy comedy,

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New script may save Baywatch movie

7 July 2009 12:19 PM, PDT | From The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news

Paramount Pictures has given new life to the Baywatch movie and announced that screenwriter Jeremy Garelick will rewrite and direct the film, reports Variety.

The 90s TV show about a group of California lifeguards, starring David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson, gained a following all over the world so it’s no surprise a feature film would eventually follow. Original plans to bring “Baywatch” to the big screen were made in 2004 but they never materialized.

The first crack at a script by Jay Sckerick and David Ronn was action-heavy. Garelick, who recently worked on an uncredited rewrite of The Hangover, added some comedy to the Baywatch story. The new script focuses on two unlikely lifeguard candidates as they try to keep up with the buff veteran guards. Don’t worry there should still be plenty of eye candy, just as there was in the TV series.

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Big-screen 'Baywatch' lands director with Garelick

7 July 2009 12:04 PM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

Jeremy Garelick will make his directorial debut with Paramount's upcoming big-screen version of former TV series "Baywatch."

Variety reports Garelick is set to rewrite and helm the project, which he will inject with a special sense of humor. Garelick's writing credits include the terrifyingly awful "The Break-Up."

The show's creators Michael Berk, Doug Schwartz, Greg Bonann and Michelle Berk will produce the updated version, which focuses on two lifeguard candidates struggling with their patroling responsibilities at a busy beach.

The original "Baywatch" debuted in 1989 and starred David Hasselhoff, Jeremy Jackson and Pamela Anderson, among others. Garelick also penned the upcoming "Murray at Large."

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Baywatch movie has a life jacket on and is laughing at you

7 July 2009 10:26 AM, PDT | From Corona's Coming Attractions | See recent Corona's Coming Attractions news

It was no secret that Paramount Pictures was developing a movie from that '90s syndicated monster about buxom California lifeguards and their floatation devices, Baywatch. The studio purchased the movie and remake rights to the property four years back and thought that making a straightforward action film would be the right road to go on. Now things have changed; serious action Baywatch movie is out and comedy-action Baywatch is in!

What better way for a movie studio to send a message right now that they want their film to be funny than to hire someone associated with the making of The Hangover? Paramount has done just that and cut a check to Jeremy Garelick to not just rewrite the Baywatch movie script but also direct the picture too. Garelick is a comedy writer; he did an uncredited punch-up to The Hangover and has penned a couple of laffer scripts in development.

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The Final Destination’s Krista Allen Has Been Nude A Lot!

7 July 2009 7:14 AM, PDT | From HorrorYearbook | See recent HorrorYearbook news

I know we covered this topic once before, but I thought it was worth bringing up again for the people who missed it... Final Destination 4 star Krista Allen has had a long history of nudity. Allen appeared in not one, But Eight, Emmanuelle movies! While a lot of actresses have had at least one skin flick in their past, most of them never "act" in as many as Allen unless it makes up most of their careers. Although showing your boob-bobbers that many times makes you a superstar in the mind of Horror Yearbook, Allen is still probably better known for her roles as Billie Reed from Days of Our Lives, and/or Jenna from Baywatch. She has also appeared in films like Anger Management, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind and is known to horror fans as "Tuffy" from Feast.

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Baywatch Set For Big-screen Comedy Remake

7 July 2009 5:16 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Legendary sexy TV show Baywatch is set to be reworked for the big screen - as a tongue-in-cheek comedy movie.

The beachside show, which focused on the lives of Los Angeles' lifeguards, rejuvenated the flagging career of David Hasselhoff, as well as making Pamela Anderson a pin-up icon.

It became a global smash hit, and was noted as the most watched TV show in the world, attracting more than 1.1 billion viewers.

There have since been constant rumours the show was to be transformed into a feature film - and Paramount bosses have now confirmed Hollywood writer Jeremy Garelick is tweaking the screenplay and plans to direct the project himself, according to Daily Variety.

And Garelick believes the plot is perfect to be made into a mainstream comedy.

He says, "It felt like the template to do a movie that was similar to 'Stripes' and 'Police Academy,' the comedies I loved growing up.

"Rather than trying to pitch the tone, I figured it would be easier to write the first act to convey who these characters were."

None of the original cast will star in the movie, although it is rumoured Hasselhoff and Anderson will make cameo appearances.

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'Baywatch' Being Reworked Into a Comedy

7 July 2009 1:16 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

A big screen version of the popular '90s TV series "Baywatch" is happening, and Paramount Pictures has set it up to be a comedy movie. Bringing up to the surface the story was Variety which further claimed that the studio picked up scribe Jeremy Garelick to rewrite the original script written by Jay Scherick and David Ronn which was reportedly heavy on action.

Explaining his vision for the comedy, Garelick shared, "It felt like the template to do a movie that was similar to 'Stripes' and 'Police Academy,' the comedies I loved growing up. Rather than trying to pitch the tone, I figured it would be easier to write the first act to convey who these characters were." Beside rewriting the script, the man who recently did an uncredited rewrite on "The Hangover" and is known for his work in "The Break-Up", will also make his directorial debut with this movie.

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Baywatch is back!

7 July 2009 12:36 AM, PDT | From TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news

It must be the week for cult icons seeing their shows made into movies. Yesterday it was The Shat and Tj Hooker. Today it’s The Hoff's turn, in the form of Baywatch. Yes, Baywatch. The show that made Pamela Anderson a star (thanks for that, then), launched the masturbatory fantasies of a million men and brought the world a David Hasselhoff sans Kitt. The tale of ridiculously buff lifeguards on Malibu beach was originally pitched to DreamWorks seven years ago as a big budget, semi-serious action piece, but it got swallowed up by...

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Paramount Dives Into Big Screen Baywatch

6 July 2009 11:48 PM, PDT | From HollywoodNorthReport.com | See recent HollywoodNorthReport.com news

Paramount Pictures has hired writer Jeremy "Murray At Large" Garelick to script/direct, co-creator Michael Berk's TV series Baywatch, as a big screen comedy based on the sexy lifeguards who patrol the beaches of California. The potential franchise feature will be co-financed by Paramount and Cold Spring Pictures, financing arm of Montecito Picture Co. Contrafilm's Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson will produce along with Berk, Doug Schwartz, Greg Bonann and Michelle Berk. Montecito's Ivan "Animal House" Reitman, Tom Pollock, Jeff Clifford and Joe Medjuck are also involved in producing capacities. DreamWorks paid seven figures for remake rights in 2005. "It felt like the template to do a movie that was similar to Stripes and Police Academy, the comedies I loved, growing up," Garelick said. "Rather than trying to pitch the tone, I figured it would be easier to write the first act to convey who these characters were..."

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Jeremy Garelick To Direct Baywatch Film

6 July 2009 10:46 PM, PDT | From EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news

It seems that remakes of ‘80s TV shows are the next big thing. The A-Team is about to go before the cameras. Yesterday, it was announced that T.J. Hooker will be dusting off his toupee. And today it was confirmed that the long-mooted big-screen Baywatch will, at long last, run along the beach of cinema in slow motion, its bountiful breasts jiggling around like two stupendous zeppelins full of…Sorry, got carried away there. Anyway, long story short: Paramount has brought on Jeremy Garelick, he of, erm, The Break-Up fame, to write and direct the adaptation of The Hoff’s finest hour, otherwise known as the show about lifeguards that launched the careers of ten of its biggest stars: Pamela Anderson, Yasmine Bleeth, Erika Eleniak, Donna D’Errico and Tracy Bingham.Garelick is hot property in Hollywood right now – he did a polish on The Hangover, which has made

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Baywatch Becoming A Jiggle Comedy

6 July 2009 10:29 PM, PDT | From cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news

Baywatch was a pretty bad idea as a television show, it.s an even worse idea as a movie. Paramount Pictures however, thinks they.ve figured out a way to make it slightly less terrible. Variety reports that the long-gestating Baywatch movie is being reworked into a comedy. They.ve hired Jeremy Garelick, who wrote The Break-Up, to write and direct Baywatch: The Jiggle Comedy (note: not an actual title). Here.s the problem with this idea: supermodels aren.t funny. They lack the ability. They.ll never pull it off. So they.ll be forced to hire reasonably pretty girls who are funny, instead of whatever the modern day equivalent of inhumanly hot Pamela Anderson is, and then the whole thing will fail. I.m not saying it wouldn.t fail as a drama, it probably would, it.s just that poured into the standard, modern comedy mold

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Baywatch Movie Still Alive

6 July 2009 10:09 PM, PDT | From TheMovingPicture.net | See recent TheMovingPicture news

Back in 2004 DreamWorks announced plans to bring Baywatch, the cheesy David Hasselhof television series, to the big screen. The project has never materialized but is still alive and kicking, and not dead as many had probably hoped. It is now set up at Paramount and the studio has signed on Jeremy Garelick (The Break Up) to rewrite and direct the film based on the syndicated series about lifeguards who patrol a beach in California. Jay Scherick (Norbit) and David Ronn (Guess Who) penned the original screenplay, which was reportedly heavy on action. Garelick has turned it into a broad comedy, centering on two unlikely lifeguard candidates trying to learn the ropes alongside the buff bodies that will be as abundant in the film as they were in the TV series. The film will mark Garelick's directing debut. The scribe, who most recently did an uncredited rewrite of The Hangover with Todd Phillips,

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Surf's Up for Big Screen 'Baywatch' Film

6 July 2009 9:20 PM, PDT | From CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news

Paramount Pictures has hired writer Jeremy Garelick (The Break-Up) to write & direct co-creator Michael Berk's TV series Baywatch. The plan is to fashion a big screen comedy based on the sexy lifeguards who patrol the beaches of California.

According to Variety, the potential franchise feature will be co-financed by Paramount and Cold Spring Pictures, financing arm of Montecito Picture Co.

"It felt like the template to do a movie that was similar to Stripes and Police Academy, the comedies I loved, growing up," Garelick told Variety.

"Rather than trying to pitch the tone, I figured it would be easier to write the first act to convey who these characters were," he added.

Contrafilm's Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson will produce along with Berk, Doug Schwartz, Greg Bonann and Michelle Berk, while Montecito's Ivan Reitman, Tom Pollock, Jeff Clifford and Joe Medjuck are also involved in producing capacities.

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Exclusive Celebrity Interviews

2 July 2009 10:22 PM, PDT | From PopStar | See recent PopStar news

Tomorrow, PopStar will have reached a new landmark - 1,000 articles! We've covered such a broad range of topics that we are planning a very special edition to mark this achievement, but to try to tackle everything in one article just doesn't seem very feasable! :-) As such, we're starting a little bit early! Today, we wanted to take you down memory lane and present you with a list and some details on the more than fifty Exclusive Celebrity Interviews we have conducted with all of your favorite stars! We've covered musicians from many genres, seasoned actors and newcomers, movies and television shows, and so much more in our interviews that no opening to this article could adequately describe the depth of this article. We hope you enjoy reading many of our interviews! And be sure to check back tomorrow when we post our 1,000th article, which is sure to be an instant classic.

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David Johnson sings about his love for David Hasselhoff on "America's Got Talent"

24 June 2009 7:50 AM, PDT | From AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news

Yesterday I wondered how America's Got Talent would treat gay acts this season. Last season several queer acts were given the chance to win the audience's vote and last night's premiere raised my hopes for how queer contestants would be treated this year.

One gay-themed act featured loan officer David Johnson, who promised that he'd be singing a song he wrote about his high school crush, a star from Baywatch. While Agt tried to lead the audience to believe the song would be about Pamela Anderson (in the show's usual heavy-handed way), my gaydar was set off by the way Johnson carefully avoided gender-specific words. Sure enough, when he hit the stage, his song turned out to be an ode to judge David Hasselhoff.

Johnson's song started out badly. He doesn't have a great voice and the opening lyrics sounded rather stalker-ish but his performance quickly developed a cheesy, silly charm with lines like,

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