There was once a time when things like J.R.R. Tolkien novels, Dungeons & Dragons and thick-rimmed glasses were not cool. Yet, somehow, over time being a geek, or even a nerd, became cool. Suddenly, every beautiful babe in Hollywood claims she was a geek in high school, and shows like "Glee" make being an outsider look like fun. And with smart guys like Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerburg and Bill Gates ruling the world as we know it, it certainly seems that, yes, the geeks shall inherit the earth.
And it looks like yet another television show is hoping to get down with the dorks.
Jennifer Garner's Vandalia Films is developing a half-hour comedy at ABC Studios based on the book "The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth," reports Variety.
The book, by writer Alexandra Robbins, follows seven different students with distinct quirks and how those personalities will prove valuable in adulthood.
And it looks like yet another television show is hoping to get down with the dorks.
Jennifer Garner's Vandalia Films is developing a half-hour comedy at ABC Studios based on the book "The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth," reports Variety.
The book, by writer Alexandra Robbins, follows seven different students with distinct quirks and how those personalities will prove valuable in adulthood.
- 9/9/2011
- by Crystal Bell
- Huffington Post
When President Barack Obama arrived at the Sony Pictures lot in April for a Democratic National Committee fundraiser, most studio employees left early and traffic was tricky. Tonight, it's the First Lady's turn. Michelle Obama will attend a fundraiser and discuss the 2012 re-election effort at the home of Michael S. Smith and James Costos. It starts at 6 Pm tonight. Among those in attendance will be Linda Lichter, Peggy Lipton, Michael Patrick King, Donna Roth, Suzanne Todd, Jeff Robinov, Bryan Lourd, Roger Birnbaum, Peter and Megan Chernin, Brian Grazer, Kevin Huvane, David and Lona O'Connor, and Ellen and Portia DeGeneres.
- 6/13/2011
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
"Sunshine Cleaning" director Christine Jeffs has signed to direct "Wonderful Tonight" for Castle Rock Entertainment.Written by J. Mills Goodloe, the film chronicles the relationship between a confirmed bachelor and a young woman, after their one-night affair leads to an unplanned pregnancy and a surprising love affair. Goodloe just completed adapting the John Grisham novel "Playing for Pizza" and is writing another project for Castle Rock.According to Variety, Castle Rock's Martin Shafer and Liz Glotzer will produce. Susan Arnold and Donna Roth will also be involved in a producing capacity.Before "Sunshine Cleaning," Jeffs directed the Gwyneth Paltrow film "Sylvia" and made her directing debut on "Rain."...
- 6/15/2009
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Christine Jeffs ( Sunshine Cleaning ) will direct Wonderful Tonight for Castle Rock Entertainment, reports Variety . Written by J. Mills Goodloe, the film chronicles the relationship between a confirmed bachelor and a young woman, after their one-nighter leads to an unplanned pregnancy and a surprising love affair. Castle Rock's Martin Shafer and Liz Glotzer will produce. Susan Arnold and Donna Roth will also be involved in a producing capacity.
- 6/14/2009
- Comingsoon.net
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