"A Million Ways To Die In The West," which was announced last December, will play on all the codes of Westerns and feature quirky humor similar to Mel Brooks's "Blazing Saddles" (1974). Screenwriter and director Seth MacFarlane will also play the lead role in the film as a jittery farmer who has been dumped by his wife. He then asks a famous outlaw's wife to help him become a shooting ace and ends up falling in love with her, thus courting danger. "A Million Ways To Die In The West" will be an opportunity for MacFarlane to show his face on the big screen after voicing the irreverent bear in "Ted." For her part, Theron will be able to rely on her comic ability, previously seen in the series "Arrested Development" and the movie "Young Adult." Filming on "A Million Ways To Die In The West" is due to start in May. Before that, Seth MacFarlane will present the 85th Oscars ceremony on February 24.

Charlize Theron has entered final negotiations for A Million Ways to Die in the West . She is in line to take the lead female role in director and co-writer Seth MacFarlane's Western comedy, according to The Hollywood Reporter . The film centres around a meek farmer who falls for the wife of an outlaw, who offers to teach him how to shoot. Theron will play the woman, who the hero begins to fall for just as her husband reappears on the scene. MacFarlane is planning to star in the film, although it remains unclear which role he will take. The writer/director has reunited with Ted screenwriters Alex Sulkin and Wellesley Wild to work on the script. Theron was most recently seen in Snow White and the Huntsman and Prometheus . A Million Ways to Die in the West is scheduled to start production in May. > 'Alice in Wonderland' sequel gets pilot from NBC > Charlize Theron's modern-day 'Hatfields & McCoys' pilot ordered by NBC > Emily Blunt set to star in

Charlize Theron is reportedly in discussions with Seth MacFarlane to star in his new western comedy 'A Million Ways To Die', which resembles the classic film 'Blazing Saddles'. Charlize Theron is in talks to star in 'A Million Ways To Die'. The 'Snow White and the Huntsman' actress is in discussions with 'Ted' director Seth MacFarlane in regards to his new feature, a western comedy resembling the classic 'Blazing Saddles', The Hollywood Reporter claims. As well as directing and writing the film, Seth is also set to star in the film about a timid farmer whose wife leaves after he refuses to take part in a gunfight. The synopsis reads: ''When he meets the wife of a notorious outlaw who offers to teach him how to shoot, the farmer at first sees a chance to win back his love but slowly falls for the woman. ''Complications ensue when the outlaw returns and reclaims his woman.'' Production of the film is scheduled to b

Source: The Hollywood Reporter January 30, 2013 First announced late last year , Seth MacFarlane's western comedy A Million Ways to Die in the West looks to have found a leading lady in Prometheus and Snow White and the Huntsman star Charlize Theron. The Hollywood Reporter says that Theron would play the wife of a famous outlaw with whom the male lead begins to fall in love. The project reunites MacFarlane with his Ted screenwriters Alex Sulkin and Wellesley Wild. MacFarlane also plans to star although its unclear whether or not he'll be playing the male lead. Scott Stuber is producing alongside MacFarlane. (Photo Credit: Lia Toby / WENN.com)

Caught in the Act 01/30/2013 at 06:00 AM EST Charlize Theron shared dinner with a girlfriend at Tortilla Republic in West Hollywood on Monday. Wearing a black blouse, blue jeans and high heels while sporting her new short dark hair style the Snow White and the Huntsman actress and her friend ordered up huarache hongos flatbread, housemade guacamole and jalapeo Margaritas. Theron who is mom to son Jackson seemed to be enjoying her down time. "She was relaxed and in a good mood," an onlooker tells PEOPLE. Jennifer Garcia

AP / Charlize Theron Charlize Theron's 'Hatfields & McCoys' update gets NBC pickup Jan. 29, 2013, 8:49 AM EST By Tim Molloy TheWrap NBC has ordered the drama pilot "Hatfields & McCoys," a modern-day tale of the famously warring families from a team that includes executive producer Charlize Theron. Bing: See Charlize Theron's buzz cut The series bears no relation -- get it? get it? -- to History's hit miniseries of the same name, which aired last year. But it does trade on the same legend of feuding West Virginia families. In the new version, the families have moved to nearby Pittsburgh, where a startling death reignites the feud. The blue-collar McCoys battle the wealthy Hatfields for control of the city. And no, they aren't fighting over which family gets to not be in charge of Pittsburgh, which is a lovely place, if you've never been. The series is written and executive produced by John Glenn, with Theron, A.J. Dix, Dawn Olmstead, and B

January 29, 2013 07:19:34 GMT The new drama has been billed as a modern take on the legendary family feud set in present-day Pittsburgh. Photo credit: Ian Wilson/WENN NBC is giving "" from a try. The network has ordered a pilot to the modern-day adaptation of the famous family feud which is developed at ABC Studios. The story is set in present day Pittsburgh, where "a startling death re-ignites the feud between these two legendary families. Unleashing decades of resentment, the blue collar McCoys will put the Hatfields' wealth and power at risk as they go to war for control of the city." John Glenn ("") will write the pilot in addition to serving as executive producer along with Theron, AJ Dix, Dawn Olmstead and Beau Flynn. No actor has been announced for the potential new drama series. The legendary Hatfields & McCoys feud was recently tackled by History channel in a miniseries starring and . The show that aired in May 2012 delivered strong rati

Charlize Theron 's modern-day take on Hatfields & McCoys has been ordered to pilot by NBC. The actress is an executive producer on the drama, which is set in modern-day Pittsburgh and sees the feud between the wealthy, powerful Hatfields and working-class McCoys reunited following a death. WENN / JP/JFXimages/Wenn.com Deadline reports that there was a significant penalty at play if the project had not been greenlit. John Glenn ( Eagle Eye , The Lazarus Project ) is attached to write a script for the pilot. Theron began shopping the project - which is produced jointly by her company Denver and Delilah, Beau Flynn, AJ Dix, Dawn Olmstead and ABC Studios - last summer in the wake of History Channel's award-winning miniseries Hatfields & McCoys . History's series has found success at both the Emmys and Golden Globes , in addition to a Screen Actors Guild award for star Kevin Costner . > Emily Blunt set to star in 'Gone Girl' adaptation ? > Kristen Stew

Film star Charlize Theron has called on the world's business and political leaders to do more in the fight to eradicate AIDS. She's accepted an award overnight for her humanitarian work at the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Theron, a UN Messenger of Peace and founder of an African outreach foundation, has emphasised the devastating effect that AIDS has had on her native South Africa and the entire African continent, warning the fight is far from over. AIDS and other global health issues are among the strategic concerns of the political, economic and business leaders meeting at the Davos forum.

Actor Charlize Theron. (AFP) "We are proud of our Charlize," Zuma said about Theron's award for her humanitarian work. "She has succeeded in an extremely competitive environment, and is a visible and hardworking ambassador for her country." The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project finances programmes designed to prevent the spread of HIV among young Africans, particularly in South Africa. The programmes include mobile health services in an impoverished region of South Africa. Zuma said he met Theron on the sidelines of the conference in Switzerland on Wednesday, and she briefed him on her work. "I assured her that South Africans love her and wish her all the best," he said. "We wish her success in every venture she undertakes." The award was presented to her on Tuesday night. Last year, the award went to South African singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka , who was recognised for "using her art to improve the state of the world". 'Pover

A source told Us Weekly: It was a really mellow party. Charlize is the nicest person on earth. She's gorgeous and relaxed and sweet. "Charlize absolutely adores [Jackson]. They have the most wonderful relationship. [Jackson] was jet-lagged, so when everybody sang 'Happy Birthday,' they had to whisper it. She didn't want it to be really loud." It was previously revealed Charlize received nine copies of baby book 'Go the F**k to Sleep' when she adopted Jackson in March 2012. The Oscar-winning actress is famed for her love of swearing and as a joke nine of her pals each bought her the novel, which is described as a "children's book for adults". The book examines the angst involved in getting babies to go to sleep after spending hours trying to soothe them.

'Snow White And The Huntsman' actress Charlize Theron thew a superhero themed party for her son Jackson's first birthday. Charlize Theron threw a superhero themed birthday party for her son. The 'Snow White And The Huntsman' actress celebrated Jackson 's first birthday at the Coop, a play space for children, in Studio City, Los Angles, where Jackson 's friends enjoyed Spiderman cupcakes and special appearances by Wonder Woman and Batman. A source told Us Weekly: ''It was a really mellow party. Charlize is the nicest person on earth. She's gorgeous and relaxed and sweet. ''Charlize absolutely adores [ Jackson ]. They have the most wonderful relationship. [ Jackson ] was jet-lagged, so when everybody sang 'Happy Birthday,' they had to whisper it. She didn't want it to be really loud.'' It was previously revealed Charlize received nine copies of baby book 'Go the F**k to Sleep' when she adopted Jackson in March

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) Film star Charlize Theron says the world's business and political leaders need to do more in the fight to eradicate AIDS. She accepted an award Tuesday for her humanitarian work at the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Theron, a U.N. Messenger of Peace and founder of an African outreach foundation, says she's impressed by the "brain trust" at the Forum. She says "I feel like I'm getting smarter by osmosis." But Theron emphasized the devastating effect that AIDS has had on her native South Africa and the entire African continent. "The fight is far from over," she warned. AIDS and other global health issues are among the strategic concerns of the more than 2,500 political, economic and business leaders meeting at the Davos forum.

Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma congratulated South African-born actress Charlize Theron on Wednesday for scooping the World Economic Forum's crystal award for her humanitarian work. "We are proud of our Charlize," Zuma said in a statement. "She has succeeded in an extremely competitive environment, and is a visible and hardworking ambassador for her country." The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project finances programmes designed to prevent the spread of HIV among young Africans, particularly in South Africa. The programmes include mobile health services in an impoverished region of South Africa. 'We love her' Zuma said he met Theron on the sidelines of the conference in Switzerland on Wednesday, and she briefed him on her work. "I assured her that South Africans love her and wish her all the best," he said. "We wish her success in every venture she undertakes." The award was presented to her on Tuesday night. Last year, the awa

President Jacob Zuma congratulated South African-born actress Charlize Theron on Wednesday for scooping the World Economic Forum's crystal award for her humanitarian work. "We are proud of our Charlize," Zuma said in a statement. "She has succeeded in an extremely competitive environment, and is a visible and hardworking ambassador for her country." The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project finances programs designed to prevent the spread of HIV among young Africans, particularly in South Africa. The programs include mobile health services in an impoverished region of South Africa. Zuma said he met Theron on the sidelines of the conference in Switzerland on Wednesday, and she briefed him on her work. "I assured her that South Africans love her and wish her all the best," he said. "We wish her success in every venture she undertakes." The award was presented to her on Tuesday night. Last year, the award went to South African singer Yvonne Ch

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Johannesburg, Jan 23 (ANI): Charlize Theron has said that the world's business and political leaders need to do more in the fight to wipe out Aids. The 37-year-old actress, who recently accepted an award for her humanitarian work at the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, emphasized the devastating effect that Aids has had on South Africa and the entire African continent and asserted that the fight was far from over, News 24 reported. Theron, who's the UN Messenger of Peace and founder of an African outreach foundation, said that she's impressed by the brain trust at the forum, insisting that she feels like she's getting smarter by osmosis. (ANI)

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) Film star Charlize Theron says the world's business and political leaders need to do more in the fight to eradicate AIDS. She accepted an award Tuesday for her humanitarian work at the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Theron, a U.N. Messenger of Peace and founder of an African outreach foundation, says she's impressed by the "brain trust" at the Forum. She says "I feel like I'm getting smarter by osmosis." But Theron emphasized the devastating effect that AIDS has had on her native South Africa and the entire African continent. "The fight is far from over," she warned. AIDS and other global health issues are among the strategic concerns of the more than 2,500 political, economic and business leaders meeting at the Davos forum.

Previous 1 / 7 Next Posted on January 22, 2013 4:45PM by Michelle Manning Charlize Theron was presented with an award for her humanitarian work today during the Crystal Award Ceremony at the World Economic Forum. The event, held at the Swiss resort of Davos, honored Charlize for her efforts in the fight to eradicate AIDS. The passionate 37-year-old actress donned a figure-flattering turquoise dress, black pumps, and her slightly grown-out pixie cut as she stepped up to the podium. After receiving her statuette from the wife of the organization's chairman, Hilde Schwab, she addressed the audience and joked that she was "getting smarter by osmosis." Charlize's trip to Switzerland is her latest stop during a busy few months of travel. Charlize and her son, Jackson, vacationed in the South of France earlier this month after spending part of the Summer and Fall in her n! ative South Africa, where she filmed Mad Max: Fury Road . The actress's charitable work

In the relatively short time AIDS has been known to the world, it has divided communities. It has killed because of stigma and ignorance. It has left millions of orphans. And it has caused untold suffering in sickness and death. My home country of South Africa has felt the impact of this pandemic in a way that is simply unacceptable. It's nearly impossible to be South African and not have been affected by HIV/AIDS in some way. The scars that have been left by this disease are felt globally and will never go away, but we can beat it. I founded my Africa Outreach Project, CTAOP, because I believe that working to help keep youth safe from HIV is pivotal to turning the tide. We work with community-engaged organizations in Africa that address the key drivers of the disease. It's exciting to see the momentum building in the youth to take responsibility and ownership over their own health. Seeing this progress on the ground, and knowing the advances made on a global scale are encourag

Previous 1 / 19 Next Posted on January 18, 2013 9:55AM by Michelle Manning Charlize Theron did some heavy lifting in LA yesterday as she helped a friend move furniture from her West Hollywood home. She was sporting a more grown-out version of her buzzed Mad Max hairstyle and was dressed for a day's work in a loose-fitting top, jeans, and a pair of Converse. Charlize also took time out of her day to chauffeur a friend to the Burbank airport. Her airport run came not long after she returned from her own travels. Charlize vacationed in the South of France with her son, Jackson, earlier this month. The two also racked up passport stamps in Charlize's homeland of South Africa, where she spent several months filming Mad Max: Fury Road . Source: Bauer-Griffin Online , FameFlynet Back to Story

FANS of Ridley Scotts Alien franchise would be fans of Prometheus too. After all, Prometheus hints that it might be a prequel to the Alien series. Scott is an established director and producer, known for his blockbuster works including Body Of Lies, Robin Hood, Kingdom Of Heaven and White Squall. Prometheus is also a blockbuster, highly anticipated before its release for its catchy tagline, The search for our beginning could lead to our end. They went looking for our beginning. What they found could be our end. However, something important seems missing from the storyline. First of all, it moves oh-so-slowly, building viewers anticipation to the point where we might get tired of waiting. The story is of a group of scientists who discover a clue to the origins of mankind. They travel through the universe on the spaceship Prometheus to find out more. While doing so, they inadvertently unleash the terror that is not only a threat to themselves but to mankind. There are too many things goi

Previous 1 / 19 Next Posted on January 18, 2013 9:55AM by Michelle Manning Charlize Theron did some heavy lifting in LA yesterday as she helped a friend move furniture from her West Hollywood home. She was sporting a more grown-out version of her buzzed Mad Max hairstyle and was dressed for a day's work in a loose-fitting top, jeans, and a pair of Converse. Charlize also took time out of her day to chauffeur a friend to the Burbank airport. Her airport run came not long after she returned from her own travels. Charlize vacationed in the South of France with her son, Jackson, earlier this month. The two also racked up passport stamps in Charlize's homeland of South Africa, where she spent several months filming Mad Max: Fury Road . Source: Bauer-Griffin Online , FameFlynet Back to Story

A shorn Charlize Theron was spotted on Sunday still sporting her short hair. The actress, 27, got a buzz cut some six months ago for her role in "Mad Max: Fury Road." Theron was first attached to the film in 2009, but it was shelved after a series of production setbacks. "It's been three years: It's time to skin this cat already!" Theron told Us Weekly while promoting Prometheus in London May 30. "I'm very excited about it." Recently she's been in Africa filming, although just before Christmas she popped up on the streets of Los Angeles. New photos today show the star holding cute baby Jackson, the little boy she adopted in May 2012, at LAX airport.

Fans of writer-director Paul Thomas Andersonand author Thomas Pynchon who are both known for being idiosyncratic and reclusive artists have been anxiously waiting to hear about Inherent Vice , an adaptation of Pynchons trippy Noir novel that Anderson describes as stepping over the fence into funny stoner movie territory (following his brooding companion period pieces There Will Be Blood and The Master ). We can now confirm that Inherent Vice is going to be Andersons next, with funding provided by Oracle heiress Megan Ellison through her Annapurna Pictures banner ( The Master , Zero Dark Thirty ). Todays update also indicates that long-rumored star Robert Downey Jr. and Oscar-winner Charlize Theron (whos only now joined this particular casting conversation) may be locked down for the picture. Inherent Vice takes place in 1969 Los Angeles, a world where 50s era social and cultural revolution fever has burn-out leaving the debris of deadbeats and former great thinkers (now addle-mi

Star-Ledger Entertainment Wire Anne Hathaway at the 2011 Golden Globes (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times/MCT) Golden Globes: Best dressed ever gallery (11 photos) As Hollywood's hottest starlets spend the day struggling into shapewear, fretting over their gowns and donning glittery jewels that cost more than we will make in a lifetime, we perused our archives for the looks that have come to define Golden Globes fashion glory. With all the hyperventilating we've done over Anne Hathaway's backless sequined Giorgio Armani Prive gown from the 2011 Golden Globes or Charlize Theron's glamorous Christian Dior from last year's ceremony, it should come as no surprise who heads up our list. But there may be a couple of surprises. On its own, the yellow Nina Ricci cocktail dress Reese Witherspoon wore to the 2007 Golden Globes is a winner, but paired with new asymmetrical bangs and red satin shoes in the wake of her br! eak-up from Ryan Phillippe, it became an ic

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Steven Spielberg's futuristic thriller "Robopocalypse," has been put on hold indefinitely, according to a spokesman for Spielberg, who's directing and producing the film. "Robopocalypse," a co-production between DreamWorks and Twentieth Century Fox, explores the fate of the human race following a robot uprising, and is an adaptation of a Daniel H. Wilson novel of the same name. ...

Fans of writer-director Paul Thomas Andersonand author Thomas Pynchon who are both known for being idiosyncratic and reclusive artists have been anxiously waiting to hear about Inherent Vice , an adaptation of Pynchons trippy Noir novel that Anderson describes as stepping over the fence into funny stoner movie territory (following his brooding companion period pieces There Will Be Blood and The Master ). We can now confirm that Inherent Vice is going to be Andersons next, with funding provided by Oracle heiress Megan Ellison through her Annapurna Pictures banner ( The Master , Zero Dark Thirty ). Todays update also indicates that long-rumored star Robert Downey Jr. and Oscar-winner Charlize Theron (whos only now joined this particular casting conversation) may be locked down for the picture. Inherent Vice takes place in 1969 Los Angeles, a world where 50s era social and cultural revolution fever has burn-out leaving the debris of deadbeats and former great thinkers (now addle-mi

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Steven Spielberg's futuristic thriller "Robopocalypse," has been put on hold indefinitely, according to a spokesman for Spielberg, who's directing and producing the film. "Robopocalypse," a co-production between DreamWorks and Twentieth Century Fox, explores the fate of the human race following a robot uprising, and is an adaptation of a Daniel H. Wilson novel of the same name. ...

Fans of writer-director Paul Thomas Andersonand author Thomas Pynchon who are both known for being idiosyncratic and reclusive artists have been anxiously waiting to hear about Inherent Vice , an adaptation of Pynchons trippy Noir novel that Anderson describes as stepping over the fence into funny stoner movie territory (following his brooding companion period pieces There Will Be Blood and The Master ). We can now confirm that Inherent Vice is going to be Andersons next, with funding provided by Oracle heiress Megan Ellison through her Annapurna Pictures banner ( The Master , Zero Dark Thirty ). Todays update also indicates that long-rumored star Robert Downey Jr. and Oscar-winner Charlize Theron (whos only now joined this particular casting conversation) may be locked down for the picture. Inherent Vice takes place in 1969 Los Angeles, a world where 50s era social and cultural revolution fever has burn-out leaving the debris of deadbeats and former great thinkers (now addle-mi

Posted on Tuesday, January 8th, 2013 by Russ Fischer Thomas Pynchon fans have reason to celebrate this year. The reclusive author (is Pynchons name ever mentioned without the word reclusive?) has announced the imminent publication of a new novel, for one. And his previous novel, Inherent Vice , is the subject of an adaptation effort by none less than Paul Thomas Anderson . Pynchons novels have never yet been the basis for a major film, though his influence has been felt in small ways in more than a few movies in the past. Inherent Vice will be the first major film based on a Pynchon novel, and it benefits from quite a creative team. Anderson is writing, possibly with the help of Pynchon himself, and Robert Downey Jr. has long been in place as the likely choice to play the central character, burnout detective Doc Sportello. And now Charlize Theron is reported as a likely addition as well. Roger Friedman reports that in addition to Downeys continued attachment, Theron is looking lik

Home Charlize Theron Jackson Theron Charlize Theron Lands In Los Angeles With The gorgeous actress touched down at LAX on Jan. 6 with her cute baby boy, who was all snuggled up! in a warm sweater! So sweet! Charlize Theron , 37, is not only an Oscar-winning actress shes a proud mom to her first child , son Jackson Theron ! The beautiful twosome looked casual and chic when they landed at LAX on Jan. 6. Hiding behind big glasses, a scarf and a fedora, Charlize kept her baby boy close to her chest as she dashed through the airport. Jackson looked super cute decked out in a hooded sweater and tiny little UGG boots! Charlize Theron Shaves Her Famous Locks Even though were used to seeing the Snow White and the Huntsman actress with her long blonde hair, she had to shave her head for an upcoming role in Mad Max: Fury Road, which was filmed in Africa. She is playing Furiosa in a remake of the 1979 action flick. But it looks like her naturally brown hair is growing out a bit and looks

Previous 1 / 7 Next Posted on January 7, 2013 10:15AM by Michelle Manning Charlize Theron made a stylish arrival at LAX yesterday, with an equally well-dressed Jackson Theron in her arms. Charlize sported blue pants and a fedora, while her son was bundled up in a knitted cardigan and mini UGG boots. The traveling duo were returning from a two-week stay in the South of France. Jackson has been Charlize's constant companion since she adopted him in May last year, and they have since filled up their passports. The mother-son duo visited London during press for Snow White and the Huntsman and spent months in her native South Africa, where she filmed Mad Max: Fury Road . Charlize is still sporting the buz! zed hair she cut for the film, but she's already looking ahead to her next project and has committed to star in Sympathy For Lady Vengeance . Source: Splash News Online Back to Story

Charlize Theron may have finished shooting the "Mad Max" role that required her to buzz her 'do, but she's sporting the (nearly) bald and beautiful look. See more leading ladies who have sported ultrashort locks. Demi Moore went hard core and buzzed away her long locks in 1997 for her role as the first woman to train for the Navy SEALS, in the film "G.I. Jane." Looking back on the role, Moore told The Insider she "felt a certain sense of strength and power" from the cut. Natalie Portman was pretty stunning when she lost her locks for a role in "V for Vendetta" in 2006. The shaving was done on camera and there was only one chance to get it right. "That was the most stressful thing about the experience," she told USA Today . Mena Suvari totally worked it in 2007 after she shaved her head for a role in the film adaptation of "The Garden of Eden." Solange Knowles, Beyonce's baby sister, caused quite the stir in 2009 w