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David O. Russell’s next movie is coming together fast — thanks to the imminent commitment of Scarlett Johansson to star alongside its producer and leading man, Vince Vaughn. Vulture hears that Vaughn’s Wild West Picture Show production company has landed Johansson to star in Old St. Louis, a Paper Moon–esque road movie about a divorced traveling toy salesman who reconnects with his teen daughter after years on the road. Johansson would play Vaughn’s paramour, a secretary who accompanies them on their cross-country sales jaunt.

Insiders tell Vulture that the project had been around for years — earlier in the decade, it was called Toy Men and set up for Sony’s Columbia Pictures, with a script alternately worked on by Steve Pink (the screenwriter of movies like Gross Pointe Blank and High Fidelity and, more recently, the director of Hot Tub Time Machine) and Allen Loeb (Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps). But now that it’s been so thoroughly rewritten by Russell, it bears only his name — and a new title.

Creative Artists Agency, which reps both Johansson and Vaughn, is in the midst of raising the financing for the $20 million indie project, but we hear it’s already closing in on a deal with Universal Pictures to distribute the drama, which is expected to start shooting this October.

source: NYmag

Ryan Reynolds has signed on as narrator and exec producer of “The Whale,” a docu about a wild killer whale that causes upheaval in a small town when he tries to befriend human beings.

Suzanne Chisholm and Michael Parfit directed the film, produced by Mountainside Films. Reynolds signed on to the project because he had a personal connection to the film, which was set near his hometown of Vancouver, B.C.

“The Whale” is the true story of a baby killer whale, nicknamed Luna, who gets separated from his family on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island. As rambunctious and surprising as a visitor from another planet, Luna endears himself to humans with his determination to make friends, which leads to laughter, conflict and unexpected consequences.

Scarlett Johansson and Eric Desatnik are also exec producing and Desatnik’s handling U.S. sales of the film. World sales are by PBS Intl.

source: Variety

She will be reprising her role as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, along with Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Samuel L. Jackson and many others. For the event, Scarlett stayed in classic black, donning a Dolce and Gabbana corset and suit, and you can see some pics of that in our gallery!

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Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that Iron Man 2 will be available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download on September 28. After the cut you’ve got the the official announcement and all the special features included in all the editions. Thanks to Phill and Roby for the heads up!

The billionaire Super Hero in the iron suit is back in Marvel Studios’ and Paramount Pictures’ thrilling sensation IRON MAN 2, debuting on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download September 28, 2010.  Packed with fantastic battles, stunning visual effects and an all-star cast, the new blockbuster adventure will be available to own as a three-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with digital copy, as a limited edition two-disc DVD with digital copy, or as a single disc DVD.  In this highly-anticipated sequel, Robert Downey Jr. (Sherlock Holmes, Tropic Thunder) reprises his role as Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man, in a thrill-a-minute story filled with explosive action, new suits and powerful new villains.  The phenomenal cast includes Gwyneth Paltrow (Iron Man), Don Cheadle (Oceans series), Scarlett Johansson (He’s Just Not That Into You) as the seductive Black Widow, Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) as the vengeful Whiplash, as well as Sam Rockwell (Charlie’s Angels) and Samuel L. Jackson (The Other Guys).

To date, with over $300 million at the domestic box office, IRON MAN 2 has delighted audiences with its combination of high-intensity action, intelligence and humor.  The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack comes fully loaded with immersive and interactive bonus materials including an in-depth, feature-length documentary of the making of the film, revealing featurettes about Nick Fury, Black Widow and War Machine, a look inside the creation of Stark Expo, deleted scenes and an exclusive peek inside the Marvel Super Hero Universe through the S.H.I.E.L.D. Data Vault.

IRON MAN 2 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack

The Iron Man 2 Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and Brazilian Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles.  The DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles.  The disc breakdown is as follows:

Disc 1 (Blu-ray):

* Feature film with optional commentary by Jon Favreau (HD)
* S.H.I.E.L.D. Data Vault (HD)— Extend your knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with high-level clearance into S.H.I.E.L.D.’s digital data vault. Interact with select scenes from the movie that include new layers of graphics and insider information. View case files, dossiers, S.H.I.E.L.D. training films, tech details and more.
* Previsualization and Animatics (HD)

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

* Ultimate Iron Man: The Making of Iron Man 2 (HD)
o Rebuilding the Suit—An all-encompassing look at the beginning stages of this mammoth blockbuster.
o A Return to Action—From Marvel Studios to the streets of Monaco, Jon Favreau takes viewers through the trials and triumphs of continuing Iron Man’s story.
o Expanding the Universe—From the amazing sets of Stark Expo to Tony Stark’s home and beyond, the Marvel Universe continues to unfold into new and exciting places.
o Building a Legacy—From filming to editing, scoring and visual effects, Favreau and his team face the challenges of bringing the sequel to the big screen.
* Featurettes (HD)
o Creating Stark Expo—A look at how the sets and computer-generated elements combine to create the massive set piece.
o Practical Meets Digital—How the “practical” props inform the “digital” work that ultimately brings our hero to life on screen.
o Illustrated Origin: Nick Fury—A comprehensive journey into creating one of the most mysterious and influential heroes in the Marvel Universe.
o Illustrated Origin: Black Widow—An exciting look at the new femme fatale introduced in Iron Man 2.
o Illustrated Origin: War Machine—A look at the introduction of the character and how his friendship with Tony Stark resonates with fans.
o Working with DJ AM—Jon Favreau remembers working with Adam Goldstein.
* Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by Jon Favreau (HD)
o Alternate Opening
o Coulson at the Senate
o The Sub-Orbital Jet
o Tony’s Workshop (extended)
o Natalie Wears the Gauntlet
o Flying Party Girl
o Mark II Security
o Element Rediscovered (extended)
* Concept Art Gallery
* Theatrical Trailers (HD)
* Music Video: AC/DC “Shoot To Thrill”

Disc 3 (DVD):

* Feature Film
* Digital Copy

IRON MAN 2 Two-Disc DVD

The Iron Man 2 DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles.  The disc breakdown is as follows:

Disc 1:

* Feature film with optional commentary by Jon Favreau

Disc 2:

* Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by Jon Favreau
o Alternate Opening
o Coulson at the Senate
o Natalie Wears the Gauntlet
o Element Rediscovered (extended)
* Featurettes
o Creating Stark Expo
o Practical Meets Digital
* Music Video: AC/DC “Shoot To Thrill”
* Digital Copy

The single-disc DVD includes the feature film with commentary by Jon Favreau.

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PC: What was it like working with fellow Broadway baby Hugh Jackman in SCOOP & THE PRESTIGE?

SJ: You know, working on SCOOP with Hugh, of course, I was just very fortunate to work with Hugh. He’s just – I mean, we call him the Mayor of Hollywood – he’s just all around amazing. A triple threat: singing, dancing, acting. And unbelievably, ridiculously gorgeous.

PC: Well, you are all of those things, too, so you must be the Mayoress of Hollywood!

SJ. (Laughs.) Thank you. But, he’s just the bee’s knees and I got really lucky to be able to spend a lot of time with him on the set of SCOOP. Of course, we both discovered that we love musicals. I love musicals, I started acting because I wanted to be in a musical. I loved Rodgers & Hammerstein and Cole Porter and Gershwin. We would just spend our whole morning in the hair and make-up trailer singing CAROUSEL and OKLAHOMA! and DAMN YANKEES. Then, you know, we got to work together again on THE PRESTIGE.

PC: That would make such a good musical, I know some people have expressed interest in trying to musicalize it.

SJ: No way! Could you imagine? THE PRESTIGE definitely has that kind of – I don’t know, a sort of Sondheim-y quality to it.

PC: Especially the big twist.

SJ: Absolutely! It’s twisted and it’s dark and it’s mysterious and it’s kind of grey.

PC: So working with Hugh on THE PRESTIGE was great, too?

SJ: We just totally were singing it up all the time and I was just thrilled about that! (Laughs.)

PC: Since you just mentioned Sondheim, I am compelled to ask: what Sondheim roles would you like to play? I could see you as Dot in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE or maybe Amy in COMPANY? Do you like or appreciate Sondheim’s stuff?

SJ: I do. I’ve always loved Sondheim. I mean, being able to play Dot would be amazing. I don’t think I could ever be in a musical on Broadway. But, perhaps in the movie musical version!

PC: Why do you say you wouldn’t want to do a musical onstage? You really wouldn’t, even with your gorgeous voice?

SJ: No, I think my musical days are over. You know, it was a childhood dream of mine. I look at actors – this whole season I’ve been very fortunate to be in New York and see a lot of the shows this season – I am just constantly blown away when I see incredibly talented actors, singers, dancers. That kind of triple-threat. I’ve never trained that hard, I’ve never trained that way. I think it’s just a gift that is something I can only admire from afar. (Laughs.)

PC: You’re far too humble! Since you’ve worked with Tom Waits and Sofia Coppola, I have to ask you if you’ve seen Francis Ford Coppola’s movie musical ONE FROM THE HEART with a score by Waits?

SJ: No, I’ve never seen it before.

PC: You’d love it. The DVD is fantastic. It’s with Teri Garr and Raul Julia.

SJ: Oh, my gosh, I love Teri Garr and Raul Julia. I have to get that on Netflix.

PC: Have you ever spoken to Woody Allen about the stage version of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY? Marvin Hamlisch and Marshall Brickman workshopped it several years ago, I believe. You’d be so great in the Jennifer Tilly role!

SJ: I love that movie so, so much. You know, I’ve actually never spoken to Woody about that. I know that recently he directed an opera, oddly, in LA, last season.

PC: It looked gorgeous. It got good reviews.

SJ: Yeah, he was telling me he wanted everyone to have giant ant costumes. (Laughs.)

PC: Like SLEEPER onstage!

SJ: Yeah, I’m very curious to know if he would direct a Broadway show. He has acted in them and written them. But, it’s been a long time.

PC: Of course he did PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM.

SJ: Yeah, so I think it would certainly be nice for him to return to New York.

PC: What were some of your favorite plays and musicals this season?

SJ: I haven’t seen a lot of musicals. I saw a lot of straight plays this season. I saw FENCES. I loved RED.

PC: Oh, what did you think of Eddie Redmayne and Alfred Molina?

SJ: I was just incredibly, totally in it. I was totally sucked into it. I was really taken away by the story and the performances. Everything about it. I just thought the production was fantastic.

PC: I can tell by your description how much you love live theatre.

SJ: I think I love it so much because of my mom, when I was little, would take me to see everything with her.

PC: What shows do you remember seeing growing up in the 90s… MISS SAIGON?

SJ: I think when I saw MISS SAIGON I was just blown away by the helicopter! (Laughs.) I loved SUNSET BLVD, I saw it like three times.

PC: Who did you see it with as Norma? Glenn Close?

SJ: Glenn Close. And then I saw it with Elaine Paige.

PC: Oh, I just interviewed Elaine Paige a week or two ago. She’s such a great class act. So good.

SJ: Oh, my God, she’s so incredibly talented! I loved that show so much. I became completely obsessed with it.

PC: You’d be perfect casting for Betty in the movie!

SJ: I’d be too sad, I’d want to wait to play Norma Desmond! (Laughs.)

PC: You could do the remake, too: when you‘re the right age!

SJ: I love that show.

PC: One thing a lot of theater fans seem to love is GLEE. Since now that you’re a part of the Broadway community, are you a Gleek, too?

SJ: I do like GLEE. I have to say, I’ve only seen one episode, though, really not the whole thing. I don’t see a lot of that kind of TV. Everybody loves it so they’re doing something right. It’s an amazing cast. Actually, it’s funny, Jessica Hecht [Co-star in VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE], by the way, before every performance would just like – when we were waiting in the wings to go on – she would just be like, “How can I get on GLEE? I’ve been trying to figure it out for months!” Every single show, she’s be like, “Do you know anybody who knows anybody?” And I’m like, (Laughs.), “Jessica, I’m sure you could get on GLEE if you really try!”

PC: Everybody wants a piece of GLEE, and everyone wants a piece of you. Surely, you couldn’t ask for much more than to have the top movie of the year and a Tony Award simultaneously!

SJ: I’ve had such an incredible time in the industry… practically twenty years. If it all ended now, I would have, like, a lifetime of memories to look back on. As devastating as that sounds! (Laughs.)

PC: And as devastatingly beautiful as you look! A feature that is only superseded by your immense talent!

SJ: Thank you. Thank you so much for that.

Indeed, Scarlett Johansson is the real deal whether on a stage or soundstage. Coming up in the complete interview: Scarlett’s intimate thoughts and experiences working on the revival of Arthur Miller’s VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, her feelings on Arthur Miller‘s writing, the intense rehearsal process with director Gregory Mosher and Liev Shrieber, winning the Tony for Best Featured Actress, working on Broadway and how it feels to become a part of the theatre community, the differences between film and theatre acting, working with Woody Allen and Christopher Nolan, what the future holds for her on film and onstage, and much more in the complete InDepth InterView coming on Friday. Stay tuned!

Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi

Scarlett Johansson, “Iron Man 2”
Rachel McAdams, “The Time Traveler’s Wife”
Gwyneth Paltrow, “Iron Man 2”
Amanda Peet, “2012”
Zoë Saldana, “Avatar”