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Universal has decided to abandon those direct-to-video “American Pie” spin-off films in favour of making a third sequel to the original film – one that might possibly pick up on the whereabouts of now-married Jim and Michelle (Jason Biggs and Alyson Hannigan). Like the other three, it’ll be released theatrically.

The success of the direct-to-video spin-off films (“American Pie : Band Camp”, “American Pie : Naked Mile” and “American Pie : Beta House” – all featuring Eugene Levy) has Uni thinking it might be time to return the series to its roots – alas, it’s back to Jim, Michelle, Finch, Stifler (though personally I doubt Seann William Scott will return) and whoever else can be roped back into the fruity follow-up.

One can only assume that this fourth direct sequel would centre on Jim and Michelle having kids – with token words of advice from the weird and wild father (Eugene Levy), of course – or the duo going through some kind of hiccup in their marriage? Then again, maybe they’ll drop those characters and fix on one of the supporting characters, say Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas) or even, Oz (Chris Klein), who didn’t return for the last sequel?

Nobody’s been roped into doing the film yet – but I can’t imagine Jason Biggs would knock it back – but “American Pie 4” is said to be inching forward so expect to hear something officialish soon.

The first “American Pie”, released in 1999, made nearly over $235 million dollars in its run.

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I finally saw a grown up movie!

My girlfriend Lisa and I went last night and saw Australia.  We weren’t sure we could make it through a nearly 3 hour movie at 9:30 last night (we’re old, remember?) but we hit Starbucks, and went for it. And I am so glad we did.  I loved Australia so much more than I thought I would.  Even as the movie started, I wasn’t sure if it was something I would like.  It was very Baz Luhrmann, and so some of it seemed really cheesy to me.  But as the movie went on, I just fell more and more in love with it – and the story.

And then you get sucked into the movie, the characters and love story.  Wow!  Baz definitely hit it out of the ballpark with this one.  I loved it so much.  I love a good cry, and let me tell you – there are several good cries in this movie.  It is the most beautiful story – and beautiful movie to watch.  I don’t think the movie would be as good at home – I think you should see it in a theater to really appreciate the beautiful cinematography.

Let’s just say that Hugh Jackman is one sexy beast.  Dang, he was hot in this movie!! Nicole Kidman usually annoys me, but – wow, she was really amazing in this movie.  You could tell this movie was a labor of love for everyone involved.  The star of the movie had to be thirteen year old Brandon Walters.  He played the young Aboriginal boy.  Every time he says “I’ll sing you to me” there were tears all around.

I love me an epic movie.  I have always loved the classic love/war story.  I think this movie accomplished what Pearl Harbor could not.  When the movie was over, Lisa and I couldn’t get over how amazing it was.  It’s such a good feeling to pay for a movie ($9.50!) and actually have it be worth it.  It was worth the 1:00am bed time.  I’m a bit tired this morning, but I’m so glad I saw the movie.  It was unbelievable.

I’ve heard some people say the movie is too long, but honestly, I can’t imagine a thing they could take out! I feel like it was all necessary!  And I loved every minute, so I’d hate to see anything cut.

Bottom line – I loved it!  I think you should see it quickly – it may be on it’s way out of theaters as we speak!

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Twentieth Century Fox is developing a new version of the Diane Thomas-penned tale of a repressed romance novelist who travels to Colombia to find her kidnapped sister but winds up on an adventure with a swashbuckling American soldier of fortune.

Together the pair must evade the attentions of a local gangster who controls the Colombian police force like a private army, while searching for a huge emerald and trying to rescue the sister.

Eagle Eye writer Daniel McDermott is to write the script for the new version, which does not have a director or cast attached as yet. Thomas’s original, which she wrote while waiting tables in Malibu, turned out to be her only published script – she died in a car crash in 1985, a year after the film was released.

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I saw Madagascar 2 and Role Models.  I LOVED them both!  Madagascar 2 was a really cute, funny movie.  I laughed throughout the whole thing! I don’t know who liked it more, my son – or me!

Erin and I went and saw Role Models on Saturday, and I can’t even tell you how funny it was.  I laughed and laughed and laughed.  These days it seems like stress is everywhere.  It was nice to take a break, and watch a geniuinely funny movie.  Paul Rudd was hilarious! I was a bit nervous about Seann William Scott, because he generally annoys me (Stiffler anyone?) but he was awesome in this movie.  He really was so funny. You guys should definitely check it out.  It was really funny without being as raunchy and gross as Zack and Miri Make a Porno (funny as well, but dirrrrty!).

I think I’m the only person who didn’t see Quantum of Solace (a $70 million opening!), but I have to re-watch the last Bond movie first.  I fell asleep when I watched it.

So what did you see this weekend?

“Arrested Development” fans, rejoice. Your fave TV show is becoming a movie.

That’s according to star Jeffrey Tambor (above) anyway, who yesterday told Steve Weintraub of collider.com that the much-rumored film is a go. Tambor said he talked to “AD” creator Mitch Hurwitz last week, who said it was on.

Tambor didn’t know any specifics about the project, but said that fans can be sure it’s happening.

“When the writer calls you, and the director, and the executive producer calls you, it’s a pretty good sign,” Tambor said in the interview, which you can watch for yourself at Collider.

Tambor said he’s looking forward to revisiting “Arrested Development” and his character, George Bluth Sr.

“We want to close that,” he said. “We want to bring that all to fruition.”

The show starred Tambor, Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Tony Hale, David Cross and Jessica Walter, among others.

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The first cast photo of Nine has been released — and Nicole Kidman poses alongside Penelope Cruz (they both romanced Tom Cruise), Kate Hudson, Oscar winner Marion Cotillard, Judi Dench, Sophia Loren and Fergie. (Cruise’s current love, wife Katie Holmes, was said to have auditioned for the film.)

Daniel Day-Lewis headlines the musical as world famous film director Guido Contini, who struggles to prepare his latest picture, while balancing the numerous women in his life – his wife, his mistress, his movie star muse, his costume designer, a fashion journalist, a whore from his childhood and his mother.

It marks Kidman’s first movie since welcoming daughter Sunday Rose in July.

“It’s so lovely to have this rapport with other women,” she told Australia’s Herald Sun. “And it’s nice to be singing and dancing again, but I’m really nervous to do it.

“Because I’ve just had a baby, I’m behind the eight ball a bit – your body can’t do certain things,” she added. “I’m like, ‘Hang on, I can’t hip-hop.’ But (director) Rob Marshall has been wonderful and they’ve all been so accommodating – they’ve adapted certain things for me, and for having the baby around the set. I’ve had her there the whole time and she knows all the songs and has given them the thumbs up. Of course, with Keith, she’s surrounded by music – she’s very at peace with it.”

The film — currently shooting in England and Italy — is set to be released next December.

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Here’s a bigger pic!