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Natalie Portman Teams with Matrix Creators | Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman Teams with Matrix Creators

Originally posted 01/05/2005 09:00AM

CAST: Closer Golden Globe nominee Natalie Portman is in final discussions to star in a new film by producer Joel Silver and Matrix filmmakers the Wachowski brothers, "V Is for Vendetta," based on Alan Moore's graphic WWII novel, says the Hollywood Reporter. The Wachowskis will produce and write the script, which will be directed by their longtime first assistant director James McTeigue. Meantime, Portman celebrates the upcoming release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith by appearing on the latest cover of Vanity Fair, alongside her costars and creator George Lucas. ... On the small screen, American Pie star Alyson Hannigan is set to join Jennifer Love Hewitt and Ed O'Neill on ABC's upcoming comedy series In the Game, set on a TV sports show. Hannigan, who costarred on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, will play Hewitt's character's best friend.

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Kennedy Cousin Quits Job to Fight Lawsuit

Kennedy Cousin Quits Job to Fight Lawsuit

Originally posted 08/31/2004 08:00AM

William Kennedy Smith has resigned as chairman and president of the humanitarian group he founded to fight a sexual assault lawsuit filed by his former personal assistant.

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William Kennedy Smith Denies Rape Claim

William Kennedy Smith Denies Rape Claim

Originally posted 08/26/2004 09:00AM

William Kennedy Smith, who was acquitted of sexual assault more than a decade ago, is being sued in civil court by a former personal assistant who alleges the Kennedy cousin raped her in 1999, reports the Associated Press.

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