THE BUZZ: DUVALL, TRAVOLTA TOGETHER TO TAKE ON LAWYERLY ROLES.Robert Duvall will reteam with John Travolta, with whom he starred in last year's hit film ``Phenomenon.'' Sources confirmed that Duvall has signed to play opposite Travolta in ``A Civil Action.'' Duvall will play the antagonist, an attorney who defends two corporate giants for toxic chemical Any chemical which, through its chemical action on life processes, can cause death, temporary incapacitation, or permanent harm to humans or animals. This includes all such chemicals, regardless of their origin or of their method of production, and regardless of whether they are produced dumping, against Travolta, a personal injury attorney. ``A Civil Action,'' which will roll Oct. 21 in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. and Boston, also stars Kathleen Quinlan Kathleen Denise Quinlan (born November 19, 1954) is an Academy Award-nominated American actress, mostly seen on television and in motion pictures. Biography Personal life , William H. Macy, Tony Shalhoub, Edward Herrmann, Dan Hedaya Dan Hedaya (born July 24, 1940) is an American character actor. He often plays sleazy villains or uptight, wisecracking individuals. Hedaya was born in Brooklyn, New York, to a Sephardic Jewish family from Syria. , James Gandolfini and Mary Mara. Steven Zaillian will direct from his own script, based on Jonathan Harr's nonfiction book. Fishburne eyes `Matrix' future: Laurence Fishburne is in final negotiations to star with Keanu Reeves in the sci-fi action-thriller ``Matrix.'' Shooting begins in Australia in January. The project is about a man (Reeves) who is tricked by computers into believing he is living in the 1990s but is, in fact, enslaved Enslaved may refer to:
CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. TV pilot puts Hall back in action: CBS has given a pilot commitment to a one-hour buddy action-drama-comedy series to star Arsenio Hall, sources reported Thursday. The project is in the works for the 1998-99 TV season. Sources described the project as ``48 Hours'' meets ``Midnight Run.'' Hall's cohort in the show will be played by George Eads (``Savannah''), the sources said. Stern laughs at `Bad Things': Daniel Stern has joined Cameron Diaz and Christian Slater in the cast of the dark comedy ``Very Bad Things.'' The film begins shooting Sept. 29. Stern will play a lawyer attending his friend's bachelor party. An unforgettable fete ensues wherein the stripper Stripper Slang for an individual homeowner who strips the equity out of his or her home through mortgage refinancing. Proceeds are generally not re-invested, but spent on consumer goods. Notes: Most people get rich by saving and investing wisely. hired to entertain is killed by one of the partygoers. The guests' efforts to keep the death a secret then go awry. Other cast members include Jeanne Tripplehorn, Jon Favreau and Jeremy Piven. Peter Berg, one of the stars of CBS' ``Chicago Hope,'' is set to make his directing debut. |
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