Adam Sandler and his former “Saturday Night Live” co-stars Chris Rock, Rob Schneider and David Spade are planning a comedy flick alongside “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” actor Kevin James.
The film will follow five high school buddies who reunite on a July 4 holiday weekend after 30 years. Sandler co-wrote the comedy that will be directed by “You Don’t Mess With the Zohan” director Dennis Dugan according to Variety.
In other news, rapper Snopp Dogg has sealed a deal with MTV to host a variety show called “Dogg After Dark.” The show will feature celebrity interviews, performances by artists and sketch comedy. “Dogg After Dark” will air for seven Tuesdays consecutively starting February 14, according to E! Online.
Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins and Oscar nominee Josh Brolin are set to join an ensemble cast for Woody Allen’s next movie. The film written by Allen will start filming this summer in London.
ABC newsman Bob Woodruff who was injured in Iraq last year made his first return to the ABC newsroom since the attack, Reuters reports.
“It was the first time many here had seen him, and he was greeted by a spontaneous round of applause. You could literally see the emotion in each hug,” Jon Banner, the ABC news executive producer, wrote in his blog.
Woodruff reportedly told his colleagues that they were on his mind after he woke up from his 36-day coma. Woodruff and his cameraman were injured after a roadside bomb exploded near the military convoy they were traveling in.
Before his injury, Woodruff was named co-anchor of “World News Tonight” with Elizabeth Vargas after the death of Peter Jennings. However, Charles Gibson recently took over the anchor desk because of Vargas’ pregnancy and the uncertainty of when Woodruff will return to work.
ABC’s anchor desk is changing for the second time after the death of “World News Tonight” anchor Peter Jennings last year.
Charlie Gibson, who most considered to be the front-runner to succeed Jennings, will be taking the desk from Elizabeth Vargas (who is pregnant and expected to start maternity leave soon) and Bob Woodruff (who was injured in Iraq last year and hasn’t returned to work yet), eOnline reports.
“I am humbled to accept this new assignment. I have witnessed first hand the grace and determination of every member of the staff of World News Tonight. I look forward to joining the extraordinary team and to helping the broadcast start a new chapter,” Gibson said in a statement.
Gibson filled in on the “World News Tonight” desk after Jennings died and before Vargas and Woodruff were announced as his successors. Gibson was reportedly originally asked to fill the vacant anchor seat, but he declined the offer.
“World News Tonight” is currently in last place in regards to the ratings of the three networks’ nightly news programs. Gibson will begin anchoring the program on Monday, but will also continue co-hosting ABC’s morning show, “Good Morning America” with Diane Sawyer until June 30.
