Mark Romanek Wanted For Cinderella

Disney is after him having a glass slipperLooking to push ahead using its Aline Brosh McKenna-composed live-action re-imagining from the Cinderella story, Disney has specific the guy it thinks may be to bring the storyline to existence: Mark Romanek. Based on Deadline, no deal is within place yet, however the Mouse House seriously wants the guy who made 1 Hour Photo and also the newer Never Allow Me To Visit tackle the storyplot. Couple of plot particulars can be found about McKenna's new take, although it is famous that it's going to discover the Prince being shoved towards a politically expedient arranged marriage, one whose evil plan's threatened when he rather meets and falls for that lowly Cinderella. We have mixed feelings about this: Make no mistake, Romanek's an excellent director, but we are not necessarily sure this is actually the right fit. Plus, he's had his issues with studio films before, getting dropped from the Wolfman and creating The Wolverine. But possibly, after Never Allow Me To Go unsuccessful to trap fire in the box office or score much notice come Oscar time (a criminal shame on counts), he can use just a little box office clout to assist him return to making the films he desires to do. And also, since Disney will shove that one all over the world a la Alice's adventures in wonderland, it might certainly possess a shot...

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Publicist Maria La Magra dies

Veteran homevideo publicist Maria La Magra, who was VP of publicity at what's now Universal Studios Home Entertainment before beginning independent work as a PR consultant, died of cancer on Sunday, Aug. 7. La Magra held the VP of publicity post at U for 11 years until 2002. She began work in the video sector in 1984, joining Embassy Home Entertainment as director of public relations. After a stint in the consumer productions division at Daniel J. Edelman Public Relations, she joined Trimark Pictures as director in 1989, eventually becoming VP of theatrical and homevideo publicity. La Magra joined MCA Home Video's publicity department as topper in May 1991 and was seen as highly effective in that role. She was key to the launch of the "Jurassic Park" franchise and was credited with boosting Universal's entry into the DVD market. She was a consultant for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment after exiting U. Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment had been among her clients since 2003, and in 2005 she joined forces with Nadia Bronson & Associates, where she was a PR consultant. La Magra graduated from UCLA in 1973. She was a key mover in the Entertainment AIDS Alliance, where she was most recently secretary of the org, and her last public appearance was at an EAA event in June. La Magra also recently served on the board of directors of the Entertainment Publicists Professional Society. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

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Banksy Oral sprays Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. Phone-Hacking Scandal

With lots of stars and music artists speaking out in the news Corp. phone hacking scandal, street artist Banksy has released their own statement after some writing about the wall.our editor recommendsBanksy Request to look in the Academy awards in Disguise RejectedNews from the World's Top Ten Scams The Oscar-nominated artist published his latest focus on his site, speaking on Rupert Murdoch's phone hacking scandal having a humorous illustration. The piece, centered around a water tap that seems to become ringing, includes a character saying, "Not again...my tap's been called." PHOTOS: News around the globe's Top Ten Scams While it isn't indicated whereby London the art is situated, fans on Twitter happen to be calling it "brilliant" and "witty." Banksy, an England-based street artist, produced the Academy Award-nominated documentary Exit With the Gift Shop, which opened in the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. The artist, who not come in the general public due to his requirement for anonymity, was refused his request to go to the 2011 Academy awards in disguise. Related Subjects Rupert Murdoch News Corp. Phone Hacking Scandal

Grease's Annette Charles Dead at 63

Grease Annette Charles, best known as rival dancer Cha Cha DiGregorio in the 1978 movie musical Grease, died Wednesday, according to Access Hollywood. She was 63. See other celebs we lost this year Charles, who had cancer, was hospitalized for pneumonia about a month ago, according to her mother, Mary Cardona. Charles, who shared an extended dance sequence with John Travolta in Grease, went on to become a speech professor at California State University Northridge, in Northridge, Calif. Her other screen credits include appearances on The Bionic Woman, Magnum, P.I., The Incredible Hulk and The Flying Nun. Catch up on today's news Charles is the second Grease actor to pass away this year - Jeff Conaway, who played Kenickie, died at age 60 in May.

Sarah Michelle Gellar Confirms All My Children Return

By Jolie LashBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Sarah Michelle Gellar is going back to Pine Valley. The star of the upcoming CW drama Ringer, confirmed she will return to All My Children, the soap she got her start on, before it wraps up its run on ABC this September. I can today officially confirm that I will be doing a guest spot on All My Children, Sarah Michelle said on the Ringer panel at The CW portion of the Television Critics Association Summer Session 2011 in Beverly Hills on Thursday. The actress, who got her start playing Erica Kanes (Susan Lucci) daughter Kendall, back in the 1990s, said returning to Pine Valley was her idea. When I heard the show was canceled, I didnt understand, Sarah Michelle said. It doesnt make sense to me. I called Judy Blye Wilson, whos the casting director, and has been since I was there and I said, I wanna do something. Sarah Michelle was very clear, however, that she had no plans to jump back into her old role. I was very specific. I dont want to be Kendall, thats Alicias [Minshew] role. I just want to be part of it, she added. In fact, Sarah Michelle joked shes still thinking about how she can return. I have no idea what Im going to be doing. We can take suggestions, but Im doing one day [on set], she laughed. Yeah, Im excited. Sarah Michelle joins Josh Duhamel (Leo), Alexa Havins (Babe) and Justin Bruening (Jamie), who are also making appearances on the soap before it closes its television doors for good this fall. Coincidentally, Justin is actually going to appear on Sarah Michelles show Ringer. Justin plays someone in Siobhans life in Paris, producer Pam Veasey told reporters, referring to one of the twins Sarah Michelle plays on the show. Ringer premieres this fall on The CW. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.