Sony is lining up Natalie Portman and Eric Bana to topline The Other Boleyn Girl, based on Philippa Gregory’s historical novel. Justin Chadwick is directing the pic, which Scott Rudin Prods., Ruby Films and BBC Films are producing.

Peter Morgan wrote the adaptation of the book, which tells the story of two ferociously ambitious sisters, Mary and Anne Boleyn, who were rivals for the bed and heart of the Tudor King Henry VIII.

Focus Features is in discussions to take international rights on the pic. Sony will distrib domestically. Shooting is skedded to begin this fall in London. Ruby Films’ Alison Owen and BBC Films’ David Thompson are producing. Scott Rudin exec produces.

The film was originally developed by the U.K.-based Owen and BBC Films, which optioned the book and made a telefilm based on it. Rudin, who worked with the BBC on Iris, became involved last summer, ultimately bringing the pic to Sony.

Source: Variety

People.Com reported on the wrap party Scarlett Johansson threw for the cast and crew of The Nanny Diaries at a private home she rented in Bridgehampton, N.Y. “They were all dancing up a storm until 2 a.m.,” a source tells us. The actress catered the event from local eatery Alison and the partygoers feasted on lobster, chicken and potato salad.

Reminder: (Riikka’s previous post) A media alert for Scarlett’s American fans: Biography Channel will be airing a 30-minute Famous special on Ms. Johansson’s life and career this week.

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Variety reports that both Scoop and The Black Dahlia are “strongly tipped” to be screened at the Venice Film Festival (Italy) in September. The official line up will be announced 31st July. Fingers crossed – yours truly already has her tickets booked for the festival.