Paul Feig in talks to helm Mindy Kaling comedyNovember 4, 2016 - 11:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Paul Feig is in serious talks to direct Mindy Kaling in an untitled comedy set in the world of late-night talk shows, Variety has learned. Fox 2000 is backing the film, which is described as a mixture of “The Devil Wears Prada” and “Broadcast News.” Emma Thompson will co-star in the project. Kaling wrote the screenplay for the film. A final deal for Feig has not been signed yet. Feig has built a career making comedies centered on female protagonists. He scored big hits with “Bridesmaids,” “The Heat,” and “Spy.” He also directed last summer’sall-female reboot of “Ghostbusters.” Kaling has an intense following from her work as the creator of “The Mindy Project” and her supporting role on “The Office.” She is due to appear in the big-budget adaptation of “A Wrinkle in Time” and in “Ocean’s 8,” an all-female spin on “Ocean’s 11.” Thompson is an Oscar-winner for “Howard’s End,” and will next be seen in “Beauty and the Beast” as Mrs. Potts. Feig has a long association with Fox. His production company is on the lot, he produced “The Peanuts Movie” for the studio, and Fox released “The Heat” and “Spy.” If the deal happens, Feig will produce the picture with his partner Jessie Henderson. Sources close to the project say Feig loved Kaling’s script and he is eager to work with the comedian and with Thompson. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |