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The Hollywood Minute
Duchovny wants 'X-Files' in L.A.
October 8, 1997
Web posted at: 3:27 p.m. EDT (1927 GMT)From Correspondent Dennis Michael
"The X-Files" star David Duchovny is pressuring creators of the show to move production from Vancouver, Canada, to Los Angeles. Duchovny says that he wants to be closer to his wife, actress Tea Leoni, who stars in NBC's "The Naked Truth."
Actress Heather Locklear and her husband, musician Richie Sambora, are new parents. The "Melrose Place" star gave birth Saturday to the couple's first baby, a daughter named Ava Elizabeth Sambora. Perfect timing for Locklear, who just finished shooting her episodes of "Melrose Place" two weeks ago. She's expected back on the set in January.
Rocker Jon Bon Jovi's musical career may be cooling down, but his acting career is heating up. Daily Variety reports the singer signed a deal Monday to develop, star and write the music for a romantic comedy called "Love Hurts." Jerry Bruckheimer will produce the film, which is set in the world of bar bands.
The Spice Girls continue to spice up the music arena. The British pop quintet previewed their second album Monday in Granada, Spain. The band will officially release "Spice World" on November 3 and promises the album contains "a bit of everything."
The next "Lethal Weapon" could feature some lethal laughs now that comedian Chris Rock has closed a deal to co-star in the film. According to Daily Variety, Rock will be paid a "low seven figure" salary to star in "Lethal Weapon 4." The comedian will play a young cop who becomes romantically involved with Danny Glover's daughter in the film.
Quentin Tarantino may be headed to Broadway this spring. Reports say the acclaimed director will star opposite Jennifer Jason Leigh in a revival of the drama, "Wait Until Dark." The play originally opened on Broadway in 1966 with Lee Remick in the starring role.
The Rowan Atkinson comedy "Bean" has bagged the opening slot at the first annual New York Comedy Film Festival. The festival runs October 23-26 at the New York Film Academy and will feature more than 50 comedy films in 13 categories.
Daily Variety reports actor Ethan Hawke is in serious talks to star in the film adaptation of "Snow Falling on Cedars." The film, based on David Guterson's popular novel, is slated to start shooting in February. Hawke makes his return to the big screen October 24 in "Gattaca."
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