The Diane_K thread 2010

[diane_k]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/the_...da-series.html

Could Diane Keaton be typing TOLDJA! for HBO's new 'Tilda' series?
April 13, 2010 | 12:47 pm


On the showbiz gossip scene, nothing has been whispered about more in recent months than the news that HBO is preparing to launch "Tilda." It's a comedy series cooked up by Bill Condon ("Dreamgirls") and Cynthia Mort (HBO's "Tell Me You Love Me") that's about an all-powerful, much-feared and loathed Hollywood blogger who never leaves her house -- in other words, it could just possibly be based a teeny bit on the online escapades of Deadline's own not-always-so-easy-to-adore-but-hard-to-ignore Nikki Finke.

Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello is now reporting that Diane Keaton is "circling" the role, which would, if nothing else, score HBO a top acting name for its new series. No one at HBO is confirming the possible casting coup. If it turns out that Keaton doesn't take the gig, I'm still hopeful that my first choice -- Glenn Close -- would get some serious consideration, since she seems so right for the part, having always been talked about as the perfect Norma Desmond for the long-rumored Hollywood remake of "Sunset Boulevard." Close already played her in the musical version of the movie so you know she has the pipes to holler out TOLDJA! in perfect harmony.

Other names come to mind who could class up the part: Annette Bening would probably be a nice choice too. And there's always Betty White (OK, just kidding). But if anyone has some shrewd casting ideas, please share them with us. This is a show that, for oh so many reasons, we can't wait to see.

[Dodfather]

What about Stockard Channing? She's great!

[skcin]

OMG, I totally never made the connection - Diane K, Diane Keaton. So that's what your screen name refers to.

[JazmenFlowers]

^^^
way to connect the dots.

I love Diane Keaton. I hope so.

[diane_k]

I can definitely start up a Stockard thread...she is great. Wouldn't want to be a forum polluter though.

Yes, skcin and jazmen flowers (any relation to Nina?)...my screen name inspiration was from Ms. Keaton. Annie Hall might is included in the lesbian welcome wagon care package. I've been hooked ever since!



We miss you Sammy!

[carrie721]

oh god, not another one.

[goldustsongbird]

Originally Posted by diane_k

. Annie Hall might is included in the lesbian welcome wagon care package. I've been hooked ever since!

I know we do things differently in Canada, but I never got one of these. Being bitter, starting now. Of course, my birthday is coming up...

[diane_k]

Originally Posted by goldustsongbird

I know we do things differently in Canada, but I never got one of these. Being bitter, starting now. Of course, my birthday is coming up...

Oh gurl...I'll hook you up!


Thursday, April 29, 2010, by Adrian Glick Kudler

http://la.curbed.com/archives/2010/0...reakfast_1.php

Los Angeles magazine hosted a small breakfast yesterday with actress/preservation hero Diane Keaton, LA Conservancy director Linda Dishman, and Los Angeles editor Mary Melton. A Curbed special correspondent on preservation and breakfasts filed this report, and as suspected, there really is nothing like Diane Keaton in the morning. Also we're told there was fresh-squeezed orange juice.

"Did you know Diane Keaton was born in Highland Park? I didn't. She talked at length about growing up in LA and her emotional connection to certain buildings in LA (like the Ambassador). One of the reasons she thinks the bid to save the Ambassador failed was because the hotel shut down in the 80s so there was a whole generation of Angelenos who had no emotional connection (no weddings, proms, parties there). She thinks those connections are essential to inspiring a preservation ethic.

"In contrast, the Century Plaza Hotel has been in operation since the 1960s - linda and diane think that really helped in terms of getting popular support for preservation. also, they worked closely with the developer on this issue. Linda pointed out the difference between dealing with a private developer versus the LAUSD. I believe she called the process of working with the LAUSD on preserving the Ambassador "a charade." she did not have kind words for the LAUSD. [Century Plaza saved]

"Diane seems to be placing a lot of faith in LACMA and Michael Govan. she seems to believe one of the best potential stewards for historic homes in LA will be LACMA. I'm not sure her faith is warranted - LACMA hasn't shown much initiative when it comes to architectural preservation but maybe she knows something I dont.

"the ennis house is still on the market (now down to $10.5 million) and the issue of public versus private ownership came up again...Diane said she thinks brad pitt should buy it. don't we all? [Ennis' latest pricechop]

"diane also brought up the importance of trying to recruit young hollywood into LA's preservation movement. All bemoaned the lack of philanthropy in LA. diane believes it will take just one major (younger) celebrity to kickstart the movement in LA. good luck getting the kardashians, keaton."

Dishman also talked about the Conservancy's many education initiatives, and Keaton referred to herself as a flipper--which might explain the two restored houses she has on the market right now (a Ralph Flewelling in Beverly Hills and a Lloyd Wright in Pacific Palisades).
· Diane Keaton on Century Plaza Hotel: "I'll Fight Harder than I Did For Ambassador" [Curbed LA]

[carrie721]

^ um excuse me.

[trackaghost]

I didn't realise diane_k meant Diane Keaton either, I thought it was your name!

[diane_k]

^ i'll keep it a mystery, with the rampant identity theft going on these days. but i'm legitimate, i swear!

[vivfox]

I always thought your name was Vivica Fox 2010

[skcin]

Dudes, you know what was on TV the other night? Baby Boom! I swear to God! I totally thought of the Diane_k here. So weird - I hadn't even thought about that movie in years, then BAM it's on TV like 3 times this past weekend. WTF.

I think it was on We maybe? Oxygen? Ah, who cares.

[diane_k]

^ One in the same.

I LOVE BABY BOOM (guilty pleasure, but whatever)

So, anyone? Any good Diane Keaton quips you can share?



Come back soon Sammy!

[LukeA]

Diane Keaton directed this.