"True Blood" star Deborah Ann Woll is joining Ellen Burstyn, Marcia Gay Harden, Lucy Liu and Stephen Lang in the drama Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You .

The Italian production starts shooting today in Central Park, New York City. The Oscar-winning actress joins Marcia Gay Harden, Toby Regbo (Harry Potter ), Lucy Liu (Charlie's Angels ), Stephen Lang (Avatar ) and Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood) in this coming-of-age story. Italian financiers including RAI Cinema are fully financing this adaptation of the teenage novel by New York-based author Peter Cameron, which was a bestseller in Italy. The novel tells a Holden Caufield-ish tale of a teenager working in his mother’s pretentious Manhattan art gallery, where he finds himself accused of sexual harassment. Roberto Faenza is the director and the producer is Elda Ferri (Life Is Beautiful ). It’s a wholly Italian-financed production, partly financed by RAI Cinema. One footnote is that the script is by Dahlia Heyman, step-sister of Harry Potter producer David Heyman. By my reckoning, she’s the fifth member of the Heyman dynasty to enter the business. Her father John Heyman is a producer who’s developing a feature about British Olympic skier Eddie “the Eagle” Edwards, with Rupert Grint attached. Norma Heyman is one of Britain’s most respected producers (Mrs Henderson Presents ), while her daughter Lil Heyman was production supervisor on Clash of the Titans .

Adrien Brody gets away from a deadly mutant being to a high school teacher in "Detachment". He plays substitute teacher Henry Barthes and his point of view on the faculty of the high school he's working at for a couple of weeks. He's part of a cast for the Tony Kaye film which includes Christina Hendricks, Lucy Liu, Blythe Danner, Marcia Gay Harden and James Caan. Principal photography is already underway with no set release date for the Paper Street Films production. Whether or not you like him, Adrien Brody sure knows how to branch himself out in different roles throughout the years. Between his Oscar-winning role in "The Pianist", his travels in "The Darjeeling Limited" to his latest part in "Splice", he's not stopping anytime soon. Right now he's in the middle of filming his role in Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris", out in theaters next year.Source: Variety

A publicist has thrown cold water over the rumor that the stars were seen affectionate towards each other at a recent outing.

In Touch (we know, we know) is reporting that Joseph Gordon-Levitt recently nabbed himself an Angel. According to the tabloid, JGL and Lucy Liu were spotted last week at Periyali...

IF Todd Solondz , assiduous chronicler of suburban ugliness, perversity and despair, had directed "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle," what sort of movie would have invaded theaters? Would Cameron Diaz 's goofy Natalie have started a rocky romance with a man with cerebral palsy? Would Lucy Liu 's tough-as-nails Alex have attacked a Planned Parenthood ...

We reported a couple of weeks back that Radical Studios teamed up with Sam Worthington's Full Clip Productions on an imprint deal. What that entailed was to create comics that could/would eventually be made into feature length films if the opportunity presents itself.   Several of us from the press were able to sit down with Sam Worthington, John and Michael Schwarz on their sudden turn of events. How did this all form? Well it all started with a simple little trip to the massive San Diego Comic-Con this time last year. Once Worthington shoved avid comic book reader Michael Schwarz out the door, everything slowly started to form into place. "Honestly I was expecting (Michael) to come back drunk and say 'thanks for the opportunity'. I didn't think he'd come back hooked up with Barry Levine and Radical." The comic business is as difficult as any other industry to break into, but there's a recent glimmer that one day your property could make it's way onto the big screen. Then again, you can have it where the comic and the film are being developed at the same time, but Worthington frowns upon it. "I think that's arrogantly egotistical in the sense that you're not even -- that you're going to have what you think you will. Essentially our idea is, through any kind of creative force, is to create a good story. We're comic book fans, so let's create a comic book. If down the line Radical decides to pursue this further then that's a great opportunity for us.   The trio have not just become new friends, they've known each other for almost fifteen years. Of course that makes working with each other on these two properties all the more easier. "We work pretty fast and since we've known each other for so long we're not afraid to be brutually honest with each other and say 'Mate, that idea sucked. I see what your doing there, you've written this for Lucy Liu you f*ck'."   The three are making waves at Radical right now, between their upcoming six issue series "Damaged" and their upcoming graphic novel "Patriots". "Damaged is about basically brotherhood. Two cops, one becomes a vigilante. It's basically about redemption, passing fathers and sons, and all of these kinds of brotherly things that these guys have come ad dealt with in their lives set in a violent kind of noir-like world. Patriots is quite simple; there's seven continents in the world, if you had to sacrifice one continent and make it six would you do it?"   One of the most admirable parts of the entire conversation was the constant gratitude they dished out to everyone at Radical. "We're a bunch of young, idealistic Australians who happen to be able to play in your pool. Some other people have opened up to us, and we're lucky enough to have all of these creative kinds of outlets over here to help us get involved. It shows that the spirit that America has, the American industry creativity it has where anything is possible."  Be sure to look out for Radical at next week's San Diego Comic-Con where several signings will be going on at their booth. "Damaged" comes out in comic stores next February.Source:

Lucy Liu and her boyfriend — rumored to be Noam Gottesman — stroll through the historical center of Florence, Italy on Sunday (July 11). The happy couple visited the Accademia Gallery, the Corridoio Vasariano, the Bargello Palace, the Cappelle Medicee and Santa Croce Cathedral. Lucy, who’s coming out with an art book this fall, has said, “I’m [...]

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We spotted Lucy Liu holding a bouquet of flowers and an Evian water bottle in New York City last week. The "Charlie's Angels" actress wore an unflattering spaghetti strap shirt dress and flip flop...

I hear at least a half dozen actors have read or have been informally approached for the two detective roles, including Skeet Ulrich, James Van Der Beek, Michael Rapaport, Michael Ealy, Dylan Walsh and Dean Cain. Clearly, NBC and Dick Wolf are casting a wide net for the leads of the new Law & Order series, Law & Order: Los Angeles. The producers have been looking for a big-name actor to play the prosecutor, ADA Peter Morales. And I hear there may be interest in Lucy Liu for another role, possibly the captain. While casting on the project is still [...]

"Charlie's Angels" star Lucy Liu is penning a book which will reveal her passion for art.

'Charlie's Angels' star Lucy Liu is penning a book which will reveal her passion for art.

The 'Charlie's Angels' star has been working on a book which will reveal her passion for art and the tome 'is coming out in the fall.'

CHARLIE'S ANGELS star Lucy Liu is documenting her love of art with the release of a new book.The actress has established a side career for herself as an artist and has...

"I'm dating somebody. He's just this wonderful person. (We've been dating for) seven months. He's not in the business at all. I met him through a friend." CHARLIE'S ANGELS star Lucy Liu has found love with a mystery man.

Vanessa Williams and Kristin Chenoweth sit on a swing during the opening number of Broadway Bares, benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, on Sunday night (June 20) at NYC’s Roseland Ballroom. Sitting in the audience was Star Trek’s Zachary Quinto with pal Alan Cumming. During the show, Lucy Liu joked, “Let me make one thing clear. I have [...]

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DreamWorks Animation confirmed today that Gary Oldman has joined the voice cast of Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom and added that Michelle Yeoh, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Victor Garber are on board as well. They join Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross and James Hong in the film, which is now scheduled to be released on May 27, 2011 (Memorial Day weekend). The previously announced release date was June 3, 2011.

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today announced that Gary Oldman, Michelle Yeoh, Jean Claude Van Damme and Victor Garber will join Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross and James Hong in its upcoming film, "Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom," which is now scheduled to be released on May 27, 2011 (Memorial Day weekend). The previously announced release date was June 3, 2011.Oldman voices the character of Lord Shen (a peacock), the film's formidable new villain while Yeoh brings to life the mystical character of The Soothsayer (a goat). Van Damme and Garber round out the cast as Master Croc and Master Thundering Rhino, respectively."In the sequel, Po goes on an amazing personal journey and we are thrilled to have assembled such a talented and well-respected group of actors to bring to life our new characters, who - alongside our returning cast - play such a critical role in Po's quest and his ultimate triumph over the forces of evil," said Melissa Cobb, Producer of both "Kung Fu Panda" and its sequel.During its theatrical run in 2008, "Kung Fu Panda" - DreamWorks Animation's most successful original film ever - reached over $631 million in worldwide box office. The sequel will follow Po, the world's biggest kung fu fan, as he continues his journey as the chosen one who fulfills an ancient prophesy while mastering the art of kung fu. "Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom" is directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and produced by Melissa Cobb. Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger, who wrote and co-produced the original film, also return.Source: DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.

Gary Oldman has joined the voice cast of DreamWorks Animation's upcoming sequel Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom. According to HeatVision, Oldman will voice a character named Peacock. Longtime story exec Jennifer Yuh Nelson makes her feature directorial debut, in a story following continuing adventures of Po, the Kung Fu panda. The original all-star cast is set to return, including Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu and David Cross. A new villain has emerged with a mysterious weapon so powerful it threatens the very existence of kung fu. It is up to Po and the Furious Five to protect all that they know. But first, Po must confront his long lost past. We also recently learned that Being John Malkovich/Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind scribe Charlie Kaufman has evidently done some polish work on the script. Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom scheduled for ...

After hearing that screenwriter Charlie Kaufman was polishing off the script for DreamWorks Animation's sequel Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom, Heat Vision reports Gary Oldman (The Book of Eli, The Dark Knight) will join Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Seth Rogen, David Cross and Dustin Hoffman for the action-packed follow-up. Though we heard the story follows Po and The Furious Five vanquishing a new weapon that threatens to destroy kung fu, Heat Vision says the story follows Po's search for other pandas and his run-in with a group of bandits. Maybe they're the ones with this weapon? Anyway, Oldman will be voicing a character named Peacock who helps Po find the bandits but is more than he seems. More than likely, that means he'll become the story's villain. This isn't the first time Oldman has lent his voice to animation as the actor has ...

Several years ago, I attended the opening party of Coco De Mer, a high-end erotic and sex toy shop in Los Angeles. Deepak Chopra headlined the event along with Dave Stewart and Ringo Starr. The store sells the book Deepak Chopra's Kama Sutra on universal themes of love, sexuality and spirituality. Still, the physician and natural medicine guru could have been wary of endorsing such an event. Instead, he exuberantly supported it. Cool dude, I thought.

Recently, Chopra impressed me again. This time he was with Donna Karan at ABC Carpet & Home in New York City to talk about another universal subject, "Design, Beauty & Commerce; Serving as a Tool for Social Evolution." T: The New York Times Style Magazine sponsored the event and it drew big names like Lucy Liu and Hugh Jackman.

Chopra is friends with Donna Karan and Paulette Cole, who owns ABC Carpet & Home, as well as many other designers such as Diane von Furstenberg and Calvin Klein . But his connection to the fashion world appears to run deeper than that. Again, it's an everything-is-connected theme: Fashion, design and beauty have been a part of our humanity forever and, in the future, could play a role in righting our planet's wrongs, he said.

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Michael C. Hall and Lucy Liu filmed "East Fifth Bliss" in the sunny East Village Tuesday.

Michael C. Hall and Lucy Liu filmed "East Fifth Bliss" in the sunny East Village Tuesday.

Rounding out the ensemble cast of Michael C. Hall's next movie, East Fifth Bliss, will be Peter Fonda, Sarah Shahi (formerly of NBC's Life), Chris Messina and Brad Henke, producer John Ramos tweeted Wednesday.

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Rumor: Charlie’s Angels is returning to TV nearly 30 years after it left the air — thanks to big screen angel Drew Barrymore — and according to a scoop featured in the March 29 issue of GLOBE, Lucy Liu and Rihanna may be putting on their halos for the new show. The island-born “Umbrella” star and [...]

Penn Badgley was back to playing love-struck Dan Humphrey last night on Gossip Girl, where he was surrounded by the usual fashion, tech, and bikini-wearing ladies. In real life, Penn, Scarlett Johansson, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu were enjoying an intimate Rufus Wainwright concert at the Gramercy Park Hotel in NYC. Scarlett arrived solo and looking rather unassuming in her casual jacket and glasses, but found Drew and Lucy in the crowd. It was Scarlett's night off from performing on Broadway with Liev Schreiber, while husband Ryan Reynolds just picked up a new role starring opposite Jason Bateman. Scarlett has a busy Spring schedule ahead as the promotional tour for Iron Man 2 starts to rev up next month before the movie opens on May 7.

At the opening of a design exhibition...

Film News: Actresses join Michael C. Hall in indie drama -- Bree Larson and Lucy Liu are joining Michael C. Hall ("Dexter") in the indie drama "East Fifth Bliss."

Lucy Liu was supposed to shoot some important sequences for her short film, Meena, but unexpectedly, she decided to leave India on Saturday.

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Lucy Liu is reportedly lined up to appear in the Broadway play God Of Carnage.

Lucy Liu has signed up to star in Broadway play 'God of Carnage' along with Jeff Daniels.Lucy Liu is to make her Broadway debut. The 'Charlie's Angels' star will take to the stage in 'God of Carnage' ...

Legit News: Baker, Liu join Daniels, McTeer in Broadway hit -- Jeff Daniels, Janet Mc-Teer, Dylan Baker and Lucy Liu are cast in Broadway hit 'God of Carnage.'

Welcome to the Great White Way, girl! Lucy Liu will be making her Broadway debut in the show God of Carnage on March 2. Exciting! Should we expect some Angels in the audience for your opening night? [Image via WENN.]

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2009 file photo, actress Lucy Liu attends the Max Azria spring 2010 collection during fashion week in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, file)

Charlie’s Angels star Lucy Liu was said to be heading to India a few days ago, to direct her first film, starring actress Tannishtha Chatterjee. However, conflicting reports are emerging that the star is already here.

Tannishtha Chatterjee reveals that she will be starring in a film that will be co-directed by Lucy Liu.

Lucy Liu will make her directorial debut in a film about the Indian nation of Mumbai, according to a new report.

London, Jan 25 (IANS) Hollywood actress Lucy Liu is following in the footsteps of Lindsay Lohan by jetting to India to direct a documentary about human trafficking.

Lucy Liu will reportedly make her directorial debut with a film about Mumbai.

American actress Lucy Liu will be in Mumbai soon to direct a film starring Tannishtha Chatterjee.......

Singer Britney Spears and her sad nipples are 28. Singer Nelly Furtado is 31. Actress Lucy Liu is 41. Actress Julie Harris is 84. Actress Cathy Lee Crosby is 65. Country singer John Wesley Ryles is 59. News anchor Stone Phillips is 55. Actor Steven Bauer is 53. Bassist Rick Savage of Def Leppard is 49. Bassist Nate Mendel of Foo Fighters is 41. Rapper [...]

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&$ &$(R to L) Ann M. Veneman, executive director of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and actor Lucy Liu and Grace Akallo, former child soldier from Uganda, show "The State of the World's Children" reports to the media during a news conference at the UNICEF headquarters in New York Nov. 19, 2009. The UNICEF on Thursday launched a special edition issue of the agency's flagship "The State of the Worl ...

Actress Lucy Liu, who has produced a film about children sold into the sex trade in Cambodia, says the fight against human trafficking will be long.

Actress Lucy Liu, who has produced a film about children sold into the sex trade in Cambodia, says the fight against human trafficking will be long.

AP - Actress Lucy Liu, who has produced a film about children sold into the sex trade in Cambodia, says the fight against human trafficking will be long.