- "Hamlet" to Become Modern Suspense Thriller. A contemporary, American-set version of Hamlet is in negotiations, and set to fill the title role with actor Emile Hirsch, who helped conceive the idea. The project already has good cred: it'll be produced by Milk's producers; written by Philadelphia's scripter; and directed by Twilight and thirteen director Catherine Hardwicke. [The Hollywood Reporter]
- Is "People" in Cahoots With TLC? We know that the Gosselins are captivating in their own way, but two confessional covers in a month? While Kate gave a tell-all to People for a mid- to late May issue, husband Jon is on the cover this week for an exclusive sitdown (under the headline, "Enough is Enough!") With the smash-hit ratings for the show on its season premiere, we're starting to feel how we did when Bruno landed in Eminem's lap: it's a stunt! [People]
- "Alien" Lives On -- Reboot Confirmed. Ridley Scott will produce a prequel of his Alien franchise and will tap up-and-coming, futuristic director Carl Rinsch to helm the project. We stopped watching after A3, stopped loving these movies after Aliens, and have thus far avoided the Predator crossover prequels, so maybe we don't get it. But we're still wondering -- do we need more? [Cinematical]
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