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CBS Reportedly Passed On Nancy Drew Reboot Because It Was 'Too Female'

By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 May 2016

Sarah Shahi was set to star as the detective in the series, which would follow the character now in her 30s.

Iconic female detective Nancy Drew will not be coming back to television, at least on CBS. The network has passed on pilot ‘Drew’, which featured a modern reboot of the character, played by Sarah Shahi, after reportedly finding that the show had tested ‘too female’.

Sarah Shahi stars as Nancy Drew in crime drama ‘Drew’.

The pilot was one of many the network had been deliberating between and it came from former ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ showrunners Joan Rater and Tony Phelan. According to Deadline, bosses at CBS took extra time to deliberate between ‘Drew’ and Rater and Phelan’s other drama pilot ‘Doubt’, with the latter ultimately getting the green light.

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The Congress Trailer

'The Princess Bride' actress Robin Wright plays a fictional idea of herself, as someone struggling to land acting roles despite her immense fame decades ago. In the movie, her son is suffering from increasing blindness for which she needs to raise many to help. Her agent has one last idea; seeing as she can no longer land movie roles, Miramount Studios want to scan her whole body, emotions, voice and personality to be used in digital imagery for future films so she no longer has to act. Desperate, she accepts the deal; allowing the studio to take ownership of her and accepting the money they pay her for it. Years later, however, she has become a major movie star once again and now Miramount want to showcase their new avatar programme at the Futurological Congress, whereby buyers can turn themselves into animated versions of anyone - and Miramount wants Robin to let people become her. As her life progresses, she starts to wonder just where the reality has gone in this virtual world.

This intriguing half-animated sci-fi drama explores themes of virtual reality and the limitlessness of human endeavour in the technological era. It has been directed and written by Ari Folman ('Waltz with Bashir', 'Made in Israel', 'Saint Clara') and is based on the novel 'The Futurological Congress' by Stanislaw Lem. 'The Congress' is due for UK release on August 15th 2014.

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Sarah Shahi - Actress Sarah Shahi throws out the 1st pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants game at Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles, California, United States - Tuesday 25th June 2013

Photographers Squabble Over Sarah Shahi At 'Bullet To The Head' Premiere (Video)

By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 January 2013

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Sarah Shahi was the star attraction at the New York premiere of Walter Hill's new action movie 'Bullet to the Head' this week. The American actress and former NFL Cheerleader looked stunning in a long-sleeved, lavender gown, and had photographers squabbling over her. Eager to get snap of the actress, the paparazzi are heard arguing, with one yelling "Come on guys!!!" This is followed by someone comically asking, "What's her name again?"

Though the Texas-born beauty stole the headlines, Game of Thrones actor Jason Momoa was also a focus of the waiting press pack, though he looked slightly embarrassed with the attention and chewed on a toothpick. X-Men First Class star Zoe Kravitz turned up looking as cool and relaxed as ever, while Fast & Furious actor Sung Kang also walked the red-carpet. Of course it was the movie's lead star who turned last, once all the riff-raff had cleared - Sylvester Stallone making his entrance in a smart fitted suit.

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Video - Sylvester Stallone And Jason Momoa Among Arrivals At 'Bullet To The Head' NY Premiere

'Bullet To The Head' stars arrive at the New York premiere for the movie. They include 'Game of Thrones' actor Jason Momoa, 'X-Men: First Class' star Zoe Kravitz, Sarah Shahi from 'Fairly Legal', 'Rocky' star Sylvester Stallone and 'Fast & Furious' actor Sung Kang. Director Walter Hill also makes an appearance.

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Bullet To The Head - Trailer Trailer

Jimmy Bobo is a brutal hitman; the best of his kind, an expert in the convenient disposal of unwanted individuals. When his partner is killed in a ruthless attack by the formidable ex-mercenary Keegan, he vows to take him out but things get serious when he is approached by WDCPD detective Taylor Kwon who seeks his help to investigate the killer who has also murdered his colleague. Although reluctant and apprehensive at first, Jimmy accepts to work with him especially after his tattoo fanatic daughter Lisa is kidnapped by the enemy to lure him into the hands of Keegan who, not content with slaughtering Jimmy's partner, wants to kill him too.

This action thriller is based on the French graphic novel 'Du Plomb Dans La Tete' (which translates to the movie's title) by Alexis Nolent. Out of their usual main areas of filmmaking expertise, the movie has been directed by Walter Hill (producer of the 'Alien' film series and 'Prometheus') who co-wrote the screenplay with Alessandro Camon (co-producer of 'American Psycho' and executive producer of 'Bad Lieutenant'). 'Bullet To The Head' is sufficiently action packed, with a grand portion of humour thrown in there as Sylvester Stallone drops in the characteristic one-liners. It is set to be released on February 1st 2013.

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, Christian Slater, Sarah Shahi, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Sung Kang, Jon Seda, Brian Van Holt, Holt McCallany, Weronika Rosati