Released on: 1988
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‘Nanny McPhee’ Director Kirk Jones Transforming Controversial Pregnancy Manual Into a Movie
When I saw the story about Nanny McPhee director Kirk Jones being set to direct a romantic comedy based on a book, I did what I always do if the material is unfamiliar: checked a few sources to see if it seemed like a promising idea. I should have realized that What to Expect When You're Expecting might not be a piece of fiction, but still: a romcom based on a book meant to guide women through pregnancy? This makes board game movies look sensible. Also: the ghost of Dr. Spock [1] is pissed.Deadline [2] breaks the news, saying that the script has already been written by Heather Hatch, with a rewrite by Shauna Cross (Whip It!). The film is set to be a Love Actually sort of anthology, with stories of five couples experiencing "the surprises that happen when a stork visit is imminent." (Disclaimer: no storks will actually be in this movie.»
- Russ Fischer
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Parents Poll: Will You Take Your Kids to See a PG-13 Version of 'The King's Speech'?
Filed under: Movie News, Cinematical
The time has come. This year's Best Picture Oscar winner, 'The King's Speech,' is heading back to screens in a new, Harvey Weinstein-approved, PG-13 edition.
The Weinstein Company has issued a press release stating that their "family-friendly" version will hit screens on April 1, and will be the only version in theaters. (Meaning: If you didn't see it yet, you can only see it on the big screen in all of its muted glory.)
TWC distribution head Eric Lomis says: "We are thankful to the MPAA for their wisdom and swift action in approving the release of 'The King's Speech PG-13' release. The action enables those whom it speaks most directly -- young people who are troubled by stuttering bullying and similar trials -- to see it."
Oh, the irony...
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- Monika Bartyzel
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