On the eve of Carrie Fisher receiving a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the actress’ daughter, Billie Lourd, said in a statement that her mother’s siblings, Todd Fisher, Joely Fisher and Tricia Leigh Fisher, were intentionally excluded from the ceremony because they profited off her mother’s death. Now, Todd Fisher is disputing those accusations.
In a statement provided to TheWrap, Todd Fisher said, “We made every attempt to speak with Billie’s team regarding the invitation prior to making any public comments. Keeping the focus on Carrie Fisher, let’s put our differences aside for the hour long ceremony and move on from there. I was told It was a no go and why would I want to heighten level of emotion for his niece, going further to say if I showed up, she would not.”
Fisher went on to say that “I never capitalized...
In a statement provided to TheWrap, Todd Fisher said, “We made every attempt to speak with Billie’s team regarding the invitation prior to making any public comments. Keeping the focus on Carrie Fisher, let’s put our differences aside for the hour long ceremony and move on from there. I was told It was a no go and why would I want to heighten level of emotion for his niece, going further to say if I showed up, she would not.”
Fisher went on to say that “I never capitalized...
- 5/4/2023
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
On a fairly regular basis, Joni Mitchell’s official Twitter feed posts vintage photos of the genre-defining singer-songwriter. A few weeks back, up popped one of the most surprising—a shot of a fairly glam Mitchell and her former manager and label head David Geffen happily partying at Studio 54 in the late Seventies. It was a just-for-fun tweet, but also a trenchant reminder that Mitchell has never been predictable. She’s long shunned the cliches of her profession, and that’s also true of the journey heard in The Early Years...
- 10/29/2020
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
CAA partner Bryan Lourd has gone the unusual route and issued to Deadline a statement on behalf of himself and daughter Billie Lourd disavowing Carrie Fisher: A Life On The Edge, an upcoming book by Sheila Weller published through the Farrar, Straus and Giroux imprint Sarah Crichton Books. This came after the family only discovered there was a book when they read a Los Angeles Magazine excerpt about Fisher’s final hours (when she became ill on a flight from Heathrow to Los Angeles and died shortly after).
Fisher at the time was returning from promoting her own book; she certainly had been outspoken on her own life and struggles, which informed everything from Postcards From The Edge to her stage show Wishful Drinking. Deadline has reached out to the publisher and hasn’t yet heard back.
Here is the statement from Lourd:
A person named Sheila Weller has...
Fisher at the time was returning from promoting her own book; she certainly had been outspoken on her own life and struggles, which informed everything from Postcards From The Edge to her stage show Wishful Drinking. Deadline has reached out to the publisher and hasn’t yet heard back.
Here is the statement from Lourd:
A person named Sheila Weller has...
- 10/24/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell shoots down the idea of current superstar Taylor Swift playing her in a biopic. Although Swift has expressed interest in playing the role, Mitchell says, "I squelched that! I said to the producer, 'All you've got is a girl with high cheekbones.'" Of the planned adaptation of Sheila Weller's "Girls Like Us," Mitchell adds, "It's just a lot of gossip, you don't have the great scenes. There's a lot of nonsense about me in books, assumptions, assumptions, assumptions." Vulture -Break- Oscar winners Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon will soon be coming to television. The high profile "Big Little Lies" will be a limited series based on the book by Liane Moriarty. It is a subversive comedy about three mothers whose "apparently perfect lives unravel to the poin to murder. TV Hall of Famer David E. Kelley, who has helped his actors win 38 Emmys during his career,...
- 11/26/2014
- Gold Derby
You won't see Taylor Swift's version of "River," it turns out. Although she previously expressed interest in playing singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell in the planned adaptation of Girls Like Us, Mitchell tells The Sunday Times that this will not, in fact, be the case: "I squelched that! I said to the producer, 'All you’ve got is a girl with high cheekbones.'" Mitchell also said of the source material, written by Sheila Weller, "It’s just a lot of gossip, you don’t have the great scenes. There’s a lot of nonsense about me in books, assumptions, assumptions, assumptions." Guess "The Lucky One" was just a big waste of time then, wasn't it?...
- 11/25/2014
- by Lindsey Weber
- Vulture
In April 2012, it was reported that Taylor Swift was in talks to portray folk legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joni Mitchell in the big-screen adaptation of Girls Like Us, a book that focuses on the impact of Mitchell, Carol King and Carly Simon. As recently as October 2012, Swift admitted that she was still eager to play Mitchell, but the role hadn't been confirmed yet. Two years later, we finally know why the film wasn't officially greenlit: Mitchell prevented the biopic from being made.
"I squelched that," Mitchell...
"I squelched that," Mitchell...
- 11/25/2014
- Rollingstone.com
Joni Mitchell has said that she "squelched" the idea of a biopic featuring Taylor Swift.
The 'Case Of You' singer explained that she rejected the film, which would have reportedly starred Swift as Mitchell.
"I squelched that! I said to the producer, 'All you've got is a girl with high cheekbones'," the 71-year-old told The Sunday Times.
"It's just a lot of gossip, you don't have the great scenes. There's a lot of nonsense about me in books - assumptions, assumptions, assumptions."
Back in 2012, Swift admitted that her role in Girls Like Us - a biopic based on Sheila Weller's 2008 book of the same name, which follows the lives of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon - was "actually not confirmed".
Mitchell also rejected perceptions of herself as 'the female Dylan', saying: "I am much more original musically, and a much more original thinker."
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The 'Case Of You' singer explained that she rejected the film, which would have reportedly starred Swift as Mitchell.
"I squelched that! I said to the producer, 'All you've got is a girl with high cheekbones'," the 71-year-old told The Sunday Times.
"It's just a lot of gossip, you don't have the great scenes. There's a lot of nonsense about me in books - assumptions, assumptions, assumptions."
Back in 2012, Swift admitted that her role in Girls Like Us - a biopic based on Sheila Weller's 2008 book of the same name, which follows the lives of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon - was "actually not confirmed".
Mitchell also rejected perceptions of herself as 'the female Dylan', saying: "I am much more original musically, and a much more original thinker."
Watch...
- 11/24/2014
- Digital Spy
A forthcoming book on America’s most visible news women — Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer, Christine Amanpour — is full of juicy revelations and snarky comments from the women and about them by their co-workers and competitors. The News Sorority by Sheila Weller, an author ( Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon—and the Journey of a Generation) and journalist, traces the careers of these three women who, according to the dust jacket, “battered the walls of the male fortress of television journalism, until finally [they] broke through, definitively remaking America’s nightly news.” Among the surprising stories
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- 8/27/2014
- by Andy Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Finally something official about the upcoming Girls Like Us project! It’s no longer a rumor – Taylor Swift is indeed on board to play legendary singer Joni Mitchell. And ok, the whole thing is still in development, but there are already some interesting names circling for the roles of singers Carly Simon and Carole King.
Check this out. According to the latest reports, on one side we have Alison Pill, Olivia Thirby, Ari Graynor and Zoe Kazan testing for the role of King, while, on the other side, Allison Williams, Jessica Pare and Analeigh Tipton are in the contention for the role of Simon.
Let us remind you that Girls Like Us is an adaptation of Sheila Weller’s book of the same name, which follows the lives of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon. Through this story we will actually have a chance to see how these great ladies reshaped American music.
Check this out. According to the latest reports, on one side we have Alison Pill, Olivia Thirby, Ari Graynor and Zoe Kazan testing for the role of King, while, on the other side, Allison Williams, Jessica Pare and Analeigh Tipton are in the contention for the role of Simon.
Let us remind you that Girls Like Us is an adaptation of Sheila Weller’s book of the same name, which follows the lives of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon. Through this story we will actually have a chance to see how these great ladies reshaped American music.
- 9/25/2012
- by Jeanne Standal
- Filmofilia
Thor: The Dark World
Clive Russell ("Sherlock Holmes") and Richard Brake ("Batman Begins") have joined the cast of Alan Taylor's "Thor: The Dark World" at Marvel Studios.
Brake will play a captain in an elite squad of warriors known as the Einherjar. Russell will play Tyr, Asgard’s god of war and the older brother of Thor. [Source: Deadline]
A Thousand Times Good Night
Juliette Binoche has joined cast of Norwegian director Erik Poppe's drama "A Thousand Times Good Night".
The story is said to be based on Poppe's own experiences as a war photographer. Shooting kicks off in October. [Source: Screen Daily]
Girls Like Us
Sony Pictures and director Katie Jacobs are doing readings this week for the parts of Carol King and Carly Simon in Jacobs' upcoming adaptation of Sheila Weller's "Girls Like Us". Whomever is cast will join the already set Taylor Swift as Joni Mitchell in a film...
Clive Russell ("Sherlock Holmes") and Richard Brake ("Batman Begins") have joined the cast of Alan Taylor's "Thor: The Dark World" at Marvel Studios.
Brake will play a captain in an elite squad of warriors known as the Einherjar. Russell will play Tyr, Asgard’s god of war and the older brother of Thor. [Source: Deadline]
A Thousand Times Good Night
Juliette Binoche has joined cast of Norwegian director Erik Poppe's drama "A Thousand Times Good Night".
The story is said to be based on Poppe's own experiences as a war photographer. Shooting kicks off in October. [Source: Screen Daily]
Girls Like Us
Sony Pictures and director Katie Jacobs are doing readings this week for the parts of Carol King and Carly Simon in Jacobs' upcoming adaptation of Sheila Weller's "Girls Like Us". Whomever is cast will join the already set Taylor Swift as Joni Mitchell in a film...
- 9/25/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Taylor Swift has been confirmed to appear in Girls Like Us as the legendary singer Joni Mitchell. It was first reported in April that the 22-year-old singer "hopes" to take on the role, but a recent Variety article confirms Swift has signed on to play Mitchell on the big screen. Girls Like Us is an adaptation of Sheila Weller's 2008 book of the same name, which recounts the lives of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon and how they reshaped American music. Several Hollywood stars (more)...
- 9/24/2012
- by By Kristina Bustos
- Digital Spy
Despite being nominated in five categories.including Outstanding Comedy Series.the cutting-edge HBO show Girls won only an award for casting at the Emmys last night. But the inclusion of series' creator and star Lena Dunham naked and cake-pounding astride a toilet in the intro gave further evidence that stories of fearless women are having their moment. So it's fitting that updates are emerging on the casting process of Sony Pictures in-development adaptation of Sheila Weller's book Girls Like Us, which traces the lives of three remarkable women who dared to be different and in doing so forever changed the landscape of American music. The compressive book offers in-depth biographies on singer-songwriters Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, and Carole King, which Weller believes represent a swath of relatable experiences whatever your background. Mitchell spent her childhood in small town Canada, while King grew up in the outer boroughs of New...
- 9/24/2012
- cinemablend.com
Update: The '60s music biopic Girls Like Us is ready to add two more girls to join Taylor Swift: actresses to play Carly Simon and Carole King. The project is about the importance of female musicians and the three women who broke the glass ceiling in the pop music world.
To play Simon (pictured left) - whose biggest hits include "Nobody Does It Better" and "You're So Vein" - the short list includes: Analeigh Tipton (Crazy, Stupid, Love and was a winner of "America's Next Top Model"), Allison Williams (HBO's "Girls" and daughter of NBC News anchor Brian Williams) and Jessica Pare (Hot Tub Time Machine, "Mad Men").
The actresses who will screen test for the role of Carole King (pictured right - be grateful for the advent of hair products), whose big hits include "I Feel the Earth Move" and "You've Got a Friend," are Allison Pill (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,...
To play Simon (pictured left) - whose biggest hits include "Nobody Does It Better" and "You're So Vein" - the short list includes: Analeigh Tipton (Crazy, Stupid, Love and was a winner of "America's Next Top Model"), Allison Williams (HBO's "Girls" and daughter of NBC News anchor Brian Williams) and Jessica Pare (Hot Tub Time Machine, "Mad Men").
The actresses who will screen test for the role of Carole King (pictured right - be grateful for the advent of hair products), whose big hits include "I Feel the Earth Move" and "You've Got a Friend," are Allison Pill (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,...
- 9/24/2012
- by tara@kidspickflicks.com (Tara the Mom)
- kidspickflicks
Allison Williams could be going from "Girls" to "Girls Like Us." According to Variety, "Girls Like Us," based on Sheila Weller's book, is picking up steam with starlets testing for the roles of Carly Simon and Carole King.
Variety reports Williams, Analeigh Tipton and "Mad Men's" Jessica Pare are reading for the role of Simon. Meanwhile, "The Newsroom" actress Alison Pill, Olivia Thirlby, "For a Good Time Call's" Ari Graynor and "Ruby Sparks" star Zoe Kazan are reading for King.
Taylor Swift is in line to play Joni Mitchell.
The drama follows the careers and cultural impact of Mitchell, King and Simon. Katie Jacobs, a former "House" executive producer, is attached to direct with a script from John Sayles.
In an interview with author Caroline Leavitt from May 2011, Weller said she envisioned Swift as Mitchell. Weller also said she thinks Michelle Williams would be a good fit for King.
Variety reports Williams, Analeigh Tipton and "Mad Men's" Jessica Pare are reading for the role of Simon. Meanwhile, "The Newsroom" actress Alison Pill, Olivia Thirlby, "For a Good Time Call's" Ari Graynor and "Ruby Sparks" star Zoe Kazan are reading for King.
Taylor Swift is in line to play Joni Mitchell.
The drama follows the careers and cultural impact of Mitchell, King and Simon. Katie Jacobs, a former "House" executive producer, is attached to direct with a script from John Sayles.
In an interview with author Caroline Leavitt from May 2011, Weller said she envisioned Swift as Mitchell. Weller also said she thinks Michelle Williams would be a good fit for King.
- 9/22/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
How many women does it take to greenlight a movie about folk legends Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon and Carole King? Well, more than one at any rate as the developing biopic "Girls Like Us" continues moving at Sony. Back in the spring Taylor Swift and Alison Pill were contending for the parts of Mitchell and King, and while the former seems to have gone through, the latter is facing some competition, as more actresses line up to play Simon. And it's a pretty strong list of talent in the mix. Allison Williams ("Girls"), Jessica Pare ("Mad Men") and Analeigh Tipton will be testing for the part of Simon, with Olivia Thirlby, Ari Graynor and Zoe Kazan vying with Pill for the part of King. Certainly, if you're looking to find a catalogue of rising young talent, you can't do much better than this. In the works for a while now,...
- 9/22/2012
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Country-pop princess Taylor Swift is in talks to play legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell in a forthcoming adaptation of Sheila Weller's acclaimed – and brilliant – book Girls Like Us, about the lives of Mitchell, Carly Simon and Carole King. Fans of the acclaimed Mitchell, who is consistently heralded as one of the greatest songwriters in history, are less than pleased at the idea of such a comparatively lightweight artist portraying their complex idol (rumours that Justin Bieber, currently causing mayhem across London, is interested in the role of Jackson Browne remain unfounded).
- 4/24/2012
- The Independent - Film
Taylor Swift could be taking on the role of Joni Mitchell in the forthcoming drama ‘Girls Like Us’, a role that would add to her acting resume after the artist just turned up in the kids movie ‘The Lorax’ as the voice of Audrey. According to Variety, the twenty-two year old Swift would play the Canadian artist in a big screen adaption that comes from author Sheila Weller’s book with the same name. The movie centers on Mitchell and singers Carly Simon and Carole King. Swift has yet to be officially cast or offered the part for that matter, but many won’t be shocked when the news rolls out that [ Read More ]...
- 4/23/2012
- by Sarah Anne Luoma
- ShockYa
Singer reportedly 'circling the role' of Mitchell in a film adaptation of Sheila Weller's book Girls Like Us
Taylor Swift may soon be cast as Joni Mitchell in a big-screen biopic. The 22-year-old country singer is reportedly "circling the role" of Mitchell in a film adaptation of Sheila Weller's book Girls Like Us.
Published in 2008, Girls Like Us follows the stories of Mitchell, Carole King and Carly Simon, "charting their lives as women at a magical moment in time" (the late 60s). Although Swift has not signed a deal, she has been linked" to the role for several months, Variety reports.
Still little known in the UK, Swift has sold more than 20m copies of her first three albums. She was the bestselling artist of 2008 and 2010 in the Us, and is the youngest person to win a Grammy for album of the year. Swift made her acting debut...
Taylor Swift may soon be cast as Joni Mitchell in a big-screen biopic. The 22-year-old country singer is reportedly "circling the role" of Mitchell in a film adaptation of Sheila Weller's book Girls Like Us.
Published in 2008, Girls Like Us follows the stories of Mitchell, Carole King and Carly Simon, "charting their lives as women at a magical moment in time" (the late 60s). Although Swift has not signed a deal, she has been linked" to the role for several months, Variety reports.
Still little known in the UK, Swift has sold more than 20m copies of her first three albums. She was the bestselling artist of 2008 and 2010 in the Us, and is the youngest person to win a Grammy for album of the year. Swift made her acting debut...
- 4/23/2012
- by Sean Michaels
- The Guardian - Film News
Taylor Swift may be on deck to play Joni Mitchell in the film adaptation of Sheila Weller's book "Girls Like Us," reports Variety.
The movie, which tracks the careers of singers Mitchell, Carly Simon and Carole King, would be the Grammy winner's first big-screen drama. She previously appeared in the romantic comedy "Valentine's Day" and voiced a role in "The Lorax." Swift also appeared as herself in Miley Cyrus' 2009 "Hannah Montana: The Movie."
While Swift doesn't have an official offer for the role yet, she's been connected to the part for months. Alison Pill ("Midnight in Paris") has auditioned to play King. The film hasn't been greenlit yet either but is tentatively scheduled to start filming later this year.
What do you think of Swift as Mitchell?...
The movie, which tracks the careers of singers Mitchell, Carly Simon and Carole King, would be the Grammy winner's first big-screen drama. She previously appeared in the romantic comedy "Valentine's Day" and voiced a role in "The Lorax." Swift also appeared as herself in Miley Cyrus' 2009 "Hannah Montana: The Movie."
While Swift doesn't have an official offer for the role yet, she's been connected to the part for months. Alison Pill ("Midnight in Paris") has auditioned to play King. The film hasn't been greenlit yet either but is tentatively scheduled to start filming later this year.
What do you think of Swift as Mitchell?...
- 4/22/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Los Angeles, April 22: Singer Taylor Swift is in talks to portray iconic singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell in the big screen adaptation of Sheila Weller's book "Girls Like Us".
The story follows the careers of Mitchell and her peers Carly Simon and Carole King, reports dailystar.co.uk.
Actress Alison Pill has reportedly auditioned for the part of King.
John Sayles is set to direct and production is expected to begin later this year.
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The story follows the careers of Mitchell and her peers Carly Simon and Carole King, reports dailystar.co.uk.
Actress Alison Pill has reportedly auditioned for the part of King.
John Sayles is set to direct and production is expected to begin later this year.
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- 4/22/2012
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Does Taylor Swift have her sights set on another big screen role?
According to Variety, the country superstar is hoping to play Joni Mitchell in Sony's upcoming film adaptation of Sheila Weller's book, "Girls Like Us."
The biopic, set to be directed by "House" executive producer Katie Jacobs, will follow the lives and careers of the "Big Yellow Taxi" singer, as well as fellow '70s artists Carole King and Carly Simon.
If Taylor lands the part, it would not be the "Mean" singer's first big screen role - she made her acting debut opposite "The Twilight Saga" ...
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According to Variety, the country superstar is hoping to play Joni Mitchell in Sony's upcoming film adaptation of Sheila Weller's book, "Girls Like Us."
The biopic, set to be directed by "House" executive producer Katie Jacobs, will follow the lives and careers of the "Big Yellow Taxi" singer, as well as fellow '70s artists Carole King and Carly Simon.
If Taylor lands the part, it would not be the "Mean" singer's first big screen role - she made her acting debut opposite "The Twilight Saga" ...
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- 4/21/2012
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Taylor Swift doesn't have an official offer but she is said to be circling the role of famed singer Joni Mitchell in "Girls Like Us" at Sony Pictures and Di Bonaventura Pictures reports Variety.
An adaptation of Sheila Weller's book, the film traces the personal histories of singer-songwriters Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and Carole King from childhood through their professional careers.
"House" producer Katie Jacobs will produce and make her directorial debut on the project. Lorenzo Dibonaventura, Amy Pascal and Elizabeth Cantillon will also produce.
Various other actresses have been auditioning for the other roles, Alison Pill reportedly tried out for Carole King. Shooting aims to kick off later this year.
An adaptation of Sheila Weller's book, the film traces the personal histories of singer-songwriters Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and Carole King from childhood through their professional careers.
"House" producer Katie Jacobs will produce and make her directorial debut on the project. Lorenzo Dibonaventura, Amy Pascal and Elizabeth Cantillon will also produce.
Various other actresses have been auditioning for the other roles, Alison Pill reportedly tried out for Carole King. Shooting aims to kick off later this year.
- 4/21/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Taylor Swift may have found the ideal role, as she's eyeing the opportunity to portray legendary folkie Joni Mitchell in a new movie.
Video: Taylor's Fond Dr. Seuss Memories
Variety reports that the role has not actually been offered to the Grammy winner just yet, but she ranks high on the producers' wish list. The film will be based on the Sheila Weller book Girls Like Us, which follows the careers of Mitchell and her fellow singer-songwriters Carole King and Carly Simon as they come of age in the late '60s.
An eight-time Grammy winner, the Canadian Mitchell is perhaps best known for such seminal albums as Blue and Court and Spark.
Video: Justin Bieber 'Punks' Taylor Swift
Taylor made her big-screen debut playing the girlfriend of Talor Lautner in the ensemble romantic comedy Valentine's Day, and recently lent her voice to the animated box-office hit Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. Her song Eyes...
Video: Taylor's Fond Dr. Seuss Memories
Variety reports that the role has not actually been offered to the Grammy winner just yet, but she ranks high on the producers' wish list. The film will be based on the Sheila Weller book Girls Like Us, which follows the careers of Mitchell and her fellow singer-songwriters Carole King and Carly Simon as they come of age in the late '60s.
An eight-time Grammy winner, the Canadian Mitchell is perhaps best known for such seminal albums as Blue and Court and Spark.
Video: Justin Bieber 'Punks' Taylor Swift
Taylor made her big-screen debut playing the girlfriend of Talor Lautner in the ensemble romantic comedy Valentine's Day, and recently lent her voice to the animated box-office hit Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. Her song Eyes...
- 4/20/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
With Hollywood's love of the biopic and the recent successes of many female led properties, you wouldn't think it would take much to get an adaptation of Sheila Weller's Girls Like Us green-lit. Weller's biography tells the story of Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon, three of the most influential female voices in music history, all blossoming out of different backgrounds to emerge on the scene in the late 1960s. And even though the project hasn't officially been given the go ahead, today's casting efforts should definitely help the film go into production considering Taylor Swift is one of the biggest recording artists on the planet. Variety reports that the pop-country music star is close to coming aboard the project which hopes to begin filming later this year, if her and her co-stars schedules permit. Swift is in talks to play Mitchell in the proposed film, adapted for...
- 4/20/2012
- cinemablend.com
Guy Pearce is in final talks to join Iron Man 3 in the role of geneticist Aldrich Killian. The plot will borrow elements from the six-issue Iron Man: Extremis graphic novels, which focuses on the spread of a virus through nanotechnology. In the books, Killian co-created the Extremis technology that Iron Man adopts after Killian sells it to terrorists. Iron Man 3 is due to hit theaters May 3, 2013. Taylor Swift is circling the role of Joni Mitchell in an adaptation of Sheila Weller's book Girls Like Us. The film examines the careers of singers Mitchell, Carly Simon and Carole King. Swift has not be officially offered the role, but has been linked to it for several months as other actresses have auditioned to play Simon and King. Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom is...
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- 4/20/2012
- by affiliates@fandango.com
- Fandango
Taylor Swift is feeling Blue—in a good way. After losing out on the role of Eponine in a movie version of the Broadway musical Les Misérables, the singer-songwriter is in talks to play Joni Mitchell in a biopic about the legendary Canadian songstress. According to Variety, an offer has not yet been made to Swift, but she ranks high up on Sony Pictures' and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura's wish list, especially considering the 22-year-old country pop princess has the musical chops—not to mention six Grammy Awards under her belt, two shy of Mitchell's eight—for the part. The flick will be based on Sheila Weller's book Girls Like Us, which is being adapted by filmmaker...
- 4/20/2012
- E! Online
• Taylor Swift is in negotiations to make her big-screen dramatic debut as singer-songwriter icon Joni Mitchell in Girls Like Us, based on the book by Sheila Weller. Casting directors are also looking to fill the roles of Carly Simon and Carole King, with Milk star Allison Pill reportedly under consideration. [Variety]
• Mark Wahlberg will come a-knockin’ for Avon Man. Hugh Jackman was supposed to headline the long-in-development project, but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with his X-Men spin-off The Wolverine. Wahlberg is now looking to produce and star. [Deadline]
• Lockout lead Guy Pearce is in final talks to join Robert Downey Jr.,...
• Mark Wahlberg will come a-knockin’ for Avon Man. Hugh Jackman was supposed to headline the long-in-development project, but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with his X-Men spin-off The Wolverine. Wahlberg is now looking to produce and star. [Deadline]
• Lockout lead Guy Pearce is in final talks to join Robert Downey Jr.,...
- 4/20/2012
- by Lanford Beard
- EW - Inside Movies
Ability to play the acoustic guitar? Check. Long, flowing blond hair? Check. Canadian heritage? No, but we’d buy it, so…check. Heart-breaking tale of adoption that fueled her songwriting for decades? Not so much, but there are enough similarities between the two that we can see why Taylor Swift is rumored for the role of Joni Mitchell in an upcoming biopic. According to Variety, the Speak Now singer “has been linked to the Mitchell role for several months” in anticipation of the film version of Sheila Weller‘s book Girls Like Us. The movie would also feature singers Carole King and Carly Simon; Midnight In Paris actress Alison Pill is up for the role of King and, if we’re going by name alone, we would secretly love to see Carly Rae Jepson play Simon. What? They have the same bangs too! Oh please, like you wouldn’t see...
- 4/20/2012
- by Halle Kiefer
- TheFabLife - Movies
Taylor Swift may be tuning up to play another blonde music legend, Joni Mitchell, on the big screen. The country superstar is eyeing a part in “Girls Like Us,” Sony Pictures and Di Bonaventura Pictures’ take on Sheila Weller’s biography of Mitchell and two other big voices of her generation: Carole King and Carly Simon. Swift is attached to the project, but there is no deal on the table at this point, and the feature hasn’t yet been greenlit, according to an individual familiar with the situation. “House” executive producer Katie Jacobs optioned Weller’s...
- 4/20/2012
- by Kasia Anderson
- The Wrap
Real-life singers portraying other singers on screen is not a new trend: Jennifer Lopez in Selena, Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson in Dreamgirls, Eminem in 8 Mile, Britney Spears in Crossroads and the list goes on. According to Variety, country pop singer Taylor Swift is going to be the latest to continue the pattern, as she's attached to play the iconic Joni Mitchell in an adaptation of Sheila Weller's book Girls Like Us. The movie will serve as a biopic of Mitchell, Carole King, and Carly Simon, two other singer/songwriters who helped define the music of the 1960s, and will mark the first big screen drama for Taylor Swift. More below! Swift has acted before, starring in the 2010 romantic comedy Valentine's Day and lending her voice to Universal's animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. Girls Like Us will be the directorial debut of "House" producer Katie Jacobs, and she'll...
- 4/20/2012
- by Ben Pearson
- firstshowing.net
As recompense for having to sit through decades of self-satisfied documentaries about the Woodstock generation, the nefarious plan to see aging hippies die choking on their own outrage—recently begun by having Miley Cyrus and Ke$ha sing Bob Dylan songs—will roll on with a biopic about revered, iconoclastic folk singer Joni Mitchell starring Taylor Swift. Variety reports that Swift has been attached to the role of Mitchell for “months” in the upcoming Girls Like Us, a John Sayles-scripted adaptation of Sheila Weller’s book about the careers of Mitchell, Carly Simon, and Carole King. So far, Swift seems ...
- 4/20/2012
- avclub.com
Well, this isn’t a pairing any folk-loving mind ever could have made. Variety reports that modern pop idol Taylor Swift has started to eye her first lead acting role, in Girls Like Us, a biopic of sorts that would see her inhabit ’60s folk legend Joni Mitchell.
You may or may not recall that, more than a year ago, John Sayles was pegged to adapt Sheila Weller‘s original book for Katie Jacobs, a relative newcomer whose directing work was, up to now, only shown on the small screen. (It’s okay if you forgot. I did.) It turns out this has all been retained since then, with Sony now looking to distribute for Di Bonaventura Films; production would go into action later this year, so long as everyone’s respective schedules can align with enough time.
“Schedules?” is a question you may be asking. Girls Like Us, as the title may hint,...
You may or may not recall that, more than a year ago, John Sayles was pegged to adapt Sheila Weller‘s original book for Katie Jacobs, a relative newcomer whose directing work was, up to now, only shown on the small screen. (It’s okay if you forgot. I did.) It turns out this has all been retained since then, with Sony now looking to distribute for Di Bonaventura Films; production would go into action later this year, so long as everyone’s respective schedules can align with enough time.
“Schedules?” is a question you may be asking. Girls Like Us, as the title may hint,...
- 4/20/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
Country songbird Taylor Swift is slowly but surely nudging her way into Hollywood.
The Grammy winner is now eyeing the part of legendary folk musician Joni Mitchell in the Sony book-to-screen adaptation of Sheila Weller's "Girls Like Us," according to Variety. The publication claims an offer's not officially on the table yet, but Swift "has been linked to the Mitchell role for several months" while actresses have been seen for the two other leading roles, Carly Simon and Carole King.
Swift's acting career thus far has been pretty brief, beginning with a small (albeit boisterous) appearance opposite Taylor Lautner in 2010's "Valentine's Day" and following up with a leading voice role in the animated "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" this year.
Things hit a bit of snag for Swift in January, when despite initial reports, she was not chosen for the role of Eponine in "Les Miserables" (but her massive...
The Grammy winner is now eyeing the part of legendary folk musician Joni Mitchell in the Sony book-to-screen adaptation of Sheila Weller's "Girls Like Us," according to Variety. The publication claims an offer's not officially on the table yet, but Swift "has been linked to the Mitchell role for several months" while actresses have been seen for the two other leading roles, Carly Simon and Carole King.
Swift's acting career thus far has been pretty brief, beginning with a small (albeit boisterous) appearance opposite Taylor Lautner in 2010's "Valentine's Day" and following up with a leading voice role in the animated "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" this year.
Things hit a bit of snag for Swift in January, when despite initial reports, she was not chosen for the role of Eponine in "Les Miserables" (but her massive...
- 4/20/2012
- by Amanda Bell
- NextMovie
Casting anybody in the roles of the legendary Joni Mitchell and Carole King was always going to be a difficult task, but these choices -- well, one in particular -- will be sure to draw some interesting scrutiny and controversy.
In the works for a while now -- with John Sayles announced to be writing the film over a year ago -- casting is underway with Taylor Swift and Alison Pill as the leading contenders to play Mitchell and King respectively. An adaptation of Sheila Weller’s “Girls Like Us,” the film will track the careers of Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and Carole King, who all emerged out of the '60s folk scene and not only became pioneering musicians, but also important feminist figures as well. It's a great story, but we have to say, Swift feels like a bizarre choice. Yes, she has the pipes, but does she...
In the works for a while now -- with John Sayles announced to be writing the film over a year ago -- casting is underway with Taylor Swift and Alison Pill as the leading contenders to play Mitchell and King respectively. An adaptation of Sheila Weller’s “Girls Like Us,” the film will track the careers of Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and Carole King, who all emerged out of the '60s folk scene and not only became pioneering musicians, but also important feminist figures as well. It's a great story, but we have to say, Swift feels like a bizarre choice. Yes, she has the pipes, but does she...
- 4/20/2012
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Though Vulture campaigned desperately — or, at least, made a cheesy knockoff poster — in support of Taylor Swift as Eponine in Tom Hooper's Les Miserables, that part fell through. But Taylor Swift does not give up; Taylor Swift does not let go of her dreams (until she gets dumped, and even then, she sings songs about the relationships for years after the fact). So she is now in talks for a new acting gig, the part of Joni Mitchell in Sony's adaptation of Girls Like Us, Sheila Weller's book about the careers of Mitchell, Carly Simon, and Carole King. The project is still in development, but Swift has been attached to the role "for several months"; meanwhile, actresses are still auditioning for the parts of Simon and King. Okay, enough talking: Is everyone freaking out? We at Vulture are freaking out! Taylor singing "A Case of You" is almost...
- 4/20/2012
- by Amanda Dobbins
- Vulture
Taylor Swift continued talks to play Joni Mitchell in the Sony Pictures film Girls Like Us, an adaptation of Sheila Weller’s book about singer/songwriters Mitchell, Carole King and Carly Simon trying to break new ground in the seventies. Variety reported that Alison Pill also auditioned for the role of Mitchell. Swift played a role in the ensemble comedy Valentine’s Day, making Girls Like Us her big-screen dramatic debut if she gets the role of Mitchell. John Sayles wrote the script with Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Katie Jacobs producing.
- 4/20/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Taylor Swift continued talks to play Joni Mitchell in the Sony Pictures film Girls Like Us, an adaptation of Sheila Weller’s book about singer/songwriters Mitchell, Carole King and Carly Simon trying to break new ground in the seventies. Variety reported that Alison Pill also auditioned for the role of Mitchell. Swift played a role in the ensemble comedy Valentine’s Day, making Girls Like Us her big-screen dramatic debut if she gets the role of Mitchell. John Sayles wrote the script with Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Katie Jacobs producing.
- 4/20/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Taylor Swift is eyeing a live-action lead on the big screen with a role in Katie Jacob's big-screen adaptation of the best selling book, Girls Like Us . Variety says that Swift would play the part of singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell. Adapted for the screen by John Sayles and set to be produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Girls Like Us was published in 2008 and written by Sheila Weller. The book is officially described as follows: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon remain among the most enduring and important women in popular music. Each woman is distinct. Carole King is the product of outer-borough, middle-class New York City; Joni Mitchell is a granddaughter of Canadian farmers; and Carly Simon is a child of the Manhattan intellectual upper crust. They collectively...
- 4/20/2012
- Comingsoon.net
Country superstar is linked to the role in the film adaptation of Sheila Weller's book 'Girls Like Us.'
By Fallon Prinzivalli
Taylor Swift
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic
It turns out voicing Audrey in "The Lorax" and playing a shallow, high school cheerleader in "Valentine's Day" were just the opening roles in Taylor Swift's budding acting career. The Grammy-winning artist is linked to the role of Joni Mitchell in the film adaptation of Sheila Weller's book "Girls Like Us," Variety reports.
The biography maps the lives of three of the most influential female musicians in America: Carole King, Carly Simon and Joni Mitchell. In an attempt to capture the life of women in the 1970s, Weller tells these artists' three unique stories. King is the daughter of a middle-class New York family, living in one of the city's outer boroughs. Simon is the product of Manhattan's intellectual elite.
By Fallon Prinzivalli
Taylor Swift
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic
It turns out voicing Audrey in "The Lorax" and playing a shallow, high school cheerleader in "Valentine's Day" were just the opening roles in Taylor Swift's budding acting career. The Grammy-winning artist is linked to the role of Joni Mitchell in the film adaptation of Sheila Weller's book "Girls Like Us," Variety reports.
The biography maps the lives of three of the most influential female musicians in America: Carole King, Carly Simon and Joni Mitchell. In an attempt to capture the life of women in the 1970s, Weller tells these artists' three unique stories. King is the daughter of a middle-class New York family, living in one of the city's outer boroughs. Simon is the product of Manhattan's intellectual elite.
- 4/20/2012
- MTV Movie News
Country superstar is linked to the role in the film adaptation of Sheila Weller's book 'Girls Like Us.'
By Fallon Prinzivalli
Taylor Swift
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic
It turns out voicing Audrey in "The Lorax" and playing a shallow, high school cheerleader in "Valentine's Day" were just the opening roles in Taylor Swift's budding acting career. The Grammy-winning artist is linked to the role of Joni Mitchell in the film adaptation of Sheila Weller's book "Girls Like Us," Variety reports.
The biography maps the lives of three of the most influential female musicians in America: Carole King, Carly Simon and Joni Mitchell. In an attempt to capture the life of women in the 1970s, Weller tells these artists' three unique stories. King is the daughter of a middle-class New York family, living in one of the city's outer boroughs. Simon is the product of Manhattan's intellectual elite.
By Fallon Prinzivalli
Taylor Swift
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic
It turns out voicing Audrey in "The Lorax" and playing a shallow, high school cheerleader in "Valentine's Day" were just the opening roles in Taylor Swift's budding acting career. The Grammy-winning artist is linked to the role of Joni Mitchell in the film adaptation of Sheila Weller's book "Girls Like Us," Variety reports.
The biography maps the lives of three of the most influential female musicians in America: Carole King, Carly Simon and Joni Mitchell. In an attempt to capture the life of women in the 1970s, Weller tells these artists' three unique stories. King is the daughter of a middle-class New York family, living in one of the city's outer boroughs. Simon is the product of Manhattan's intellectual elite.
- 4/20/2012
- MTV Music News
Katie Jacobs (House executive producer) is directing an adaptation of Kevin Michael Connolly's memoir Double Take. Deadline reports that she has teamed with Groundswell Productions and plans to direct the movie, which is now out to writers. The project will be financed by Michael London's Groundswell.
Connolly is "a photographer, X-Games ski champion and skateboarder who was born without legs. While traveling in Europe in his early 20s, he began taking photos of people who were staring at him -- turning the watchers into the watched. The photos became a traveling exhibit that also has appeared at the Smithsonian."
Jacobs has been involved with Fox's House since it began and is also developing Sheila Weller's novel Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon -- And the Journey of a Generation at Sony with Lorenzo Dibonaventura producing. John Sayles is adapting the book for Jacobs to direct.
Connolly is "a photographer, X-Games ski champion and skateboarder who was born without legs. While traveling in Europe in his early 20s, he began taking photos of people who were staring at him -- turning the watchers into the watched. The photos became a traveling exhibit that also has appeared at the Smithsonian."
Jacobs has been involved with Fox's House since it began and is also developing Sheila Weller's novel Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon -- And the Journey of a Generation at Sony with Lorenzo Dibonaventura producing. John Sayles is adapting the book for Jacobs to direct.
- 7/7/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
"House" executive producer Katie Jacobs and Groundswell Productions are teaming for a film adaptation of Kevin Michael Connolly's memoir "Double Take" reports Deadline.
Connolly is a photographer, X-Games ski champion and skateboarder who was born without legs. While traveling in Europe in his early 20s, he began taking photos of people who were staring at him. The photos became a traveling exhibit that also has appeared at the Smithsonian.
Jacobs plans to direct the movie and the project is now out to writers. Jacobs is also set to direct an adaptation of Sheila Weller's novel "Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon" at Sony which John Sayles is adapting.
Connolly is a photographer, X-Games ski champion and skateboarder who was born without legs. While traveling in Europe in his early 20s, he began taking photos of people who were staring at him. The photos became a traveling exhibit that also has appeared at the Smithsonian.
Jacobs plans to direct the movie and the project is now out to writers. Jacobs is also set to direct an adaptation of Sheila Weller's novel "Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon" at Sony which John Sayles is adapting.
- 7/7/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Having a veteran screenwriter writing for someone who’s never directed a feature may seem like a strange pairing, but sometimes it happens. This time around it’s none other than Oscar nominee John Sayles adapting Sheila Weller’s 2008 book Girls Like Us for Katie Jacobs to direct, whose previous work is producing and directing episodes of the TV series House. Sayles himself is no stranger to the music world, as shown by his film Honeydripper and his directing work on the music video for Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.”
The book follows the young lives and careers of Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon and Carole King, and it seems like as a film, it could be a unique work in the music biopic world, due to the fact that it follows multiple artists at once. The descriptions of the book’s content also make me think it could...
The book follows the young lives and careers of Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon and Carole King, and it seems like as a film, it could be a unique work in the music biopic world, due to the fact that it follows multiple artists at once. The descriptions of the book’s content also make me think it could...
- 1/22/2011
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
Katie Jacobs To Make Feature Directorial Debut Though talk quieted since last August when Sony announced they would be adapting Sheila Weller’s “Girls Like Us,” a book about the careers of musical artists Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and Carole King, for the big screen, the project is heating back up. THR reports that John Sayles, Oscar-nominated writer of “Passion Fish” and “Lone Star,” has been hired to pen the adaptation. Additionally, first-time feature director Katie Jacobs, a producer and director on the hit Fox show “House,” will helm and produce the project, along with producers Lorenzo Dibonaventura, Amy Pascal and…...
- 1/22/2011
- The Playlist
John Sayles ("Passion Fish," "Lone Star") has been hired to adapt Sheila Weller's 2008 bestseller "Girls Like Us" for Sony Pictures reports Risky Biz Blog.
The story traces the personal histories of singer-songwriters Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and Carole King from childhood through their professional careers.
"House" producer Katie Jacobs will produce and make her directorial debut on the project. Lorenzo Dibonaventura, Amy Pascal and Elizabeth Cantillon will produce.
The story traces the personal histories of singer-songwriters Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and Carole King from childhood through their professional careers.
"House" producer Katie Jacobs will produce and make her directorial debut on the project. Lorenzo Dibonaventura, Amy Pascal and Elizabeth Cantillon will produce.
- 1/22/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Sony Pictures is currently seeking a female writer to adapt Sheila Weller's book "Girls Like Us" says The Playlist.
The story views the careers of musicians Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and Carole King through the lens of the 1960s era and how their success helped shape music and feminist culture.
Amy Pascal and Elizabeth Cantillon are producing. The film has become a "priority project".
The story views the careers of musicians Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and Carole King through the lens of the 1960s era and how their success helped shape music and feminist culture.
Amy Pascal and Elizabeth Cantillon are producing. The film has become a "priority project".
- 8/3/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
- I'm not saying Christopher Nolan extracted the 'invade people's dreams to steal their secrets' concept of Inception from Uncle Scrooge in The Dream of a Lifetime, but...
- The Playlist reports that Sony has optioned Sheila Weller's biography of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon, titled Girls Like Us, with intent to make it a "priority project". The studio is currently looking specifically for a female scribe to tackle the script.
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- Marc Guggenheim and Alisa Tager have formed Collider Entertainment with the goal of creating cross-platform content. The company's...
- 8/3/2010
- by Peter Hall
- Cinematical
Singer and actress Michelle Phillips, 65, says she's "so embarrassed -- and mad" about stepdaughter Mackenzie's recent revelations about incest with her father, John Phillips -- who was married to Michelle for eight years in the 1960s.
Sheila Weller interviewed Michelle for Vanity Fair two years ago, and called her for comment on the Mackenzie story. Michelle said she was also mad "At Oprah, at the publisher, and at Mackenzie, who should be on a psychiatrist's couch,...
Sheila Weller interviewed Michelle for Vanity Fair two years ago, and called her for comment on the Mackenzie story. Michelle said she was also mad "At Oprah, at the publisher, and at Mackenzie, who should be on a psychiatrist's couch,...
- 9/25/2009
- Extra
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