Oscar winner Natalie Portman in talks to topline “Annihilation” sci-fiMay 8, 2015 - 10:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Oscar winner Natalie Portman is in early talks to star in the sci-fi movie “Annihilation,” which is director Alex Garland‘s follow-up to “Ex Machina,” TheWrap said citing an individual familiar with the project. Scott Rudin is producing the adaptation of the Jeff VanderMeer novel, which is set up at Paramount, which had no comment. Portman does not have a deal in place, but there is interest on both sides for her to play a biologist who takes on a dangerous mission where the laws of nature don’t apply. Portman’s recent directorial effort “A Tale of Love of Darkness” is about to debut at Cannes. Her casting was first reported by Variety. Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |