Nov 10, 2011 News
Lifetime is taking a few pages out of Renee Zellweger’s diary.
The female-skewing cable network has picked up Cinnamon Girl, a 1960s drama loosely based on Zellweger’s journey from small-town Texas to Hollywood.
Created by Zellweger and Anthony Tambakis (Warrior), Cinnamon Girl will revolve around four girls as they come of age during the cultural revolution of the late 1960s and early 1970s in Los Angeles. The drama will explore Cassie, Lola, Penny and Lou’s lives as they reach a crossroads of the era’s political, artistic, social and sexual rebellions.
“Renee’s passion, clarity of character and deep emotion for this project immediately transported us to the late ’60s/early ’70s and created a resonance with us wanting to relive that energy,” Lifetime president and GM Nancy Dubuc said in a statement announcing the news Wednesday. “Cinnamon Girl is a game changer for our network and is exactly the type of show we want to deliver.”
Zellweger and Gavin O’Connor (Warrior) will executive produce, with the Bridget Jones actress co-writing the story alongside Tambakis, who will pen the script. O’Connor will direct with Danny Bramson (Jerry McGuire) serving as producer and music supervisor.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Nancy Dubuc and Rob Sharenow, who share our enthusiasm and creative intentions, and we believe the timing is perfect for Cinnamon Girl to have found a home at Lifetime during this transformative juncture at the network,” Zellweger said. “We’re really looking forward to making Cinnamon Girl come to life as part of their campaign to expand audience expectations and redefine what it means to be a Lifetime show.”
The period drama marks Zellweger’s second project with Lifetime. In 2008 she executive produced Living Proof, the true story of UCLA’s Dr. Dennis Slamon, who helped develop the breast cancer drug Herceptin.
Cinnamon also serves as the latest in a long line of high-profile projects for the cabler, which this week premiered its original movie Five, an anthology of short films exploring the impact of breast cancer on people’s lives. Jennifer Aniston, Demi Moore and Alicia Keys were among the directors taking part.
The network is also developing a period drama revolving around The Hollywood Reporter founder William Wilkerson with Johnny Depp’s shingle Infinitum Nihil attached as well as a contemporary reboot of Steel Magnolias from Hairspray duo Neil Meron and Craig Zadan.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
Sep 14, 2011 Featured, Gallery
Renée Zellweger graced the front row at Carolina Herrera’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week show Monday at Lincoln Center in New York. The Bridget Jones’s Diary star donned an all nude ensemble: a form-fitting dress with off-center ruching, matching Christian Louboutin pumps and a beige satchel accented with primary yellow straps and apple green handles.
Zellweger, who often wears Herrera on the red carpet, chatted with fellow actrees Olivia Munn moments before the show began and sat next to Delfina Blaquier, socialite and wife to polo player Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras. Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and Stefano Tonchi, editor at W, also sat front row, on either side of a colorful rapper Nicki Minaj who wore a bubble-gum inspired knit top with neon green tights. It was certainly an eclectic contrast to Herrera’s spring 2012 collection of flowy, feminine silhouettes, fun geometric prints and neutral palette with pops of green, yellow and red accents.
Zellweger — whose ex Bradley Cooper is rumored to be dating a newly-separated Jennifer Lopez — will be reprising her acclaimed Bridget Jones role in a third series for the franchise, although a date has not been set for production.
Source: U Interview
Sep 9, 2011 News
Renee Zellweger has given her consent to reprise the role of the hapless Bridget in the third installment of the rom-com series but says she will not put on weight to portray the character.
The 42-year-old actress, who received an Oscar nomination for her role in the Bridget series, is hesitant to add extra pounds because she is worried about the after effects, reported Daily Mail.
“I had a panic attack with all the specialists talking about how bad this is for you long-term, putting on that much weight in short periods of time,” she said.
Insiders say Zellweger is considering wearing a “fat suit” for the upcoming film.
Although it has not been confirmed that Hugh Grant and Colin Firth will return, Oscar winner Firth has revealed some plot earlier.
“I can tell you that Bridget and Mark can’t have children, I think that’s the way it goes on. So then she makes the huge mistake of going back to Daniel Cleaver (played by Hugh Grant) for long enough to get pregnant. And I think he dumps her, and she’s left stranded, and guess who comes back to rescue her?” he said.
Source: ND TV
Sep 3, 2011 Gallery
Here are some candids of Renee from the summer. I just found these now so I’m adding it to the gallery. Check out the previews below.
Aug 6, 2011 Featured, Gallery
I know there is not much going on with Renee so I thought I should upload this photoshoot that I found of her. It looks fairly recent. So enjoy!!
May 7, 2011 Featured, Gallery
Stylish stars Madonna, Rihanna and Sarah Jessica Parker flocked to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual MET Gala, which celebrated the launch of late designer Alexander McQueen’s Savage Beauty exhibition.
Fashion forward A-listers used the red carpet as their runway at the Costume Institute Gala Benefit on Monday (02May11), which was chaired by Vogue editor Anna Wintour, actress Salma Hayek, Colin Firth and Sir Paul McCartney’s designer daughter Stella.
The biggest night in fashion marked the opening of Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, an exhibition of the late Brit’s finest creations.
McQueen’s successor Sarah Burton was the toast of the event following her triumph at Friday’s (29Apr11) royal wedding, for which she designed Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge’s stunning bridal gown.
Other stars showing off their outfits included Isla Fisher, Renee Zellweger, Freida Pinto, Michelle Williams and Kanye West.
Source: The Edge
Apr 25, 2011 News
The staff at Renee Fan wishes Renee Zellweger a very very happy birthday. We hope you have a wonderful time on your big day, Renee!
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