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The Hollywood Minute
July 23, 1996
Web posted at: 5:00 p.m. EDTFrom Correspondent Dennis Michael
Both Bruce Willis and Richard Gere have decided to go for "The Day of the Jackal." Daily Variety reports Willis has signed on to be the international assassin, and Richard Gere will be his hunter, in the second adaptation of Frederick Forsyth's classic 1971 suspense novel. The film will move forward at Universal Studios.
Quentin Tarantino, who still hasn't committed to a "Pulp Fiction" sequel, is looking at an Elmore Leonard novel for his next film. The Hollywood Reporter cites sources close to the filmmaker as saying he is interested in making a movie out of Leonard's book "Rum Punch." Leonard wrote the novel "Get Shorty," which was made into a hit film.
"Independence Day" continues its other-worldly dominance at the box office. The science fiction thriller earned $20 million over the weekend on its way to setting a new record Monday. "ID4" has pulled in $200 million after just 20 days -- a faster pace than any movie in history.
David Letterman has plans into the next century. He has extended his contract to stay on as host of "The Late Show" through 2002. There's no word from either Letterman or CBS on how much the deal is worth.
Gary Oldman is now looking to join the cast of Oliver Stone's "Stray Dogs." The Hollywood Reporter indicates Bill Paxton and Nick Nolte are already firm to join the cast of the thriller. And Sharon Stone is in the middle of talks to become part of the "Stray Dogs" pack.
Lily Tomlin is the new boss at FYI. The writer, actress, and comedienne will join the cast of "Murphy Brown" next season as the fictional station's producer. And CBS plans on keeping Tomlin beyond the end of the veteran series as well. Network executives say they are developing a prime-time show for Tomlin when "Murphy Brown" ends its run.
Donovan's North American tour has been canceled, partly because of a 30-year-old marijuana conviction. Because of the misdemeanor drug arrest, the U.S. Embassy has denied the legendary singer a visa to enter the United States. Donovan, who has released his first album in more than a decade, was supposed to begin the tour in August. A waiver would take at least five weeks to process.
Never mind the Oscar nominations or the great reviews. Denzel Washington has picked up one of the ultimate celebrity accolades. People Magazine has named the actor 1996's "Sexiest Man Alive." He's on the cover of the magazine this week.
Previous Hollywood Minutes:
- Michael Caine set to play Captain Nemo - July 19
- Dennis Rodman to share the screen with Jean Claude Van Damme - July 18
- Denzel Washington a 'Fallen' star - July 17
- Czechs give Peck Lifetime Achievement Award - July 16
- AMC premiers "Bally-hoo" - July 15
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