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FILM/TV BITS: FX ‘Tucks’ Lathan; TCA loves ‘Chris’; Will’s ‘Bedroom’; Brangelina’s film; Diesel ‘Furious’ again?; Perrineau action figure is ‘Lost.’
*Sanaa Lathan will star in the upcoming fourth season of FX’s drama “Nip/Tuck.” The actress will play a thirty-something woman married to a wealthy, much older man. The two wind up buying McNamara/Troy, the Miami-based plastic surgery practice of Dr. Sean McNamara (Dylan Walsh) and Dr. Christian Troy (Julian McMahon). Lathan is also due to reprise her Tony-nominated role from the 2004 Broadway revival of "A Raisin in the Sun" in ABC's upcoming adaptation of the play.
*ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” and UPN’s “Everybody Hates Chris” snagged award nominations Wednesday from The Television Critics Association (TCA). “Anatomy, created by Shonda Rhimes and co-starring Isaiah Washington, was nominated for program of the year, while Chris Rock’s “Chris” and Fox’s “Prison Break” are up for new program of the year. The 22nd annual Television Critics Assn. Awards, chosen by the 200-plus members of the TCA, will be handed out July 23 as part of the bi-annual TCA press tour.
*Will and Jada Pinkett Smith have been voted the “Hottest Celebrity Couple in the Bedroom” in a nationwide poll of Lifetime viewers. The Smiths received 41% of the vote, beating Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher (20%); Eva Longoria and Tony Parker (11%); and Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner (7%). This survey kicks off Lifetime's premiere of its original comedy series, "Lovespring International," a half hour program from "Will & Grace" star Eric McCormack about a dysfunctional dating service, premiering Monday, June 5 at 11 p.m. (ET/PT).
*Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are reportedly filming a documentary about their stay in Namibia, including footage of their new baby, Shiloh. London’s The Sun newspaper says the new parents have been capturing daily activities with a video camera to document their stay in southern Africa. A source is quoted as saying: "Angelina is in love with Namibia and wants fans to learn more about it and experience what she has experienced. Maddox is in the film along with Zahara, and they have agreed to include some footage of their new baby."
*Is Vin Diesel in talks to return to the “Fast and the Furious” film franchise? According to Spanish Web site primerahora.com, the actor appeared at a party thrown by Latino singer Don Omar and revealed he was returning for “Fast and the Furious 4.” Diesel reportedly asked the musician if he wanted to record a song for the soundtrack. The action star appeared in the original 2001 film opposite Paul Walker and Michelle Rodriguez. The third installment, “Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” screeches into theaters on June 16 with star Lucas Black.
*Why are all of the main characters of ABC’s “Lost” getting an action figure except for Michael? The character, played by Harold Perrineau, turned dirty toward the end of last season in order to save his son, but it’s unknown if it played into the decision by McFarlane Toys not to include him in their offerings. The characters of Jack, Kate, Hurley, Locke, Charlie and Shannon will be made into 6-inch tall talking action figures, reports the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. The figures will be available in retail outlets and online with a price tag ranging from $14.99 to $19.99.
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