Billy Zane Tapped for ABC Pilot
www.backstage.com - 4th Jun 2008
Billy Zane:
Billy Zane has been tapped to star opposite
Teri Polo in ABC's drama presentation "Finnegan."
Meanwhile, Rizwan Manji has come aboard the network's untitled Kohan/Mutchnick comedy pilot,
Dorian Missick has been cast in ABC's comedy pilot "Bad Mother's Handbook" and
Sprague Grayden has landed roles in FX's upcoming drama series "Sons of Anarchy" and Fox's "24."
"Finnegan," from ABC Studios, revolves around the organized crime/vice unit in Los Angeles, which is led by a tough female detective named Finnegan (
Polo).
Zane is set to play D.A. Brian Clark, who works closely with Finnegan.
Zane, whose upcoming credits include "Love N' Dancing," is repped by Paradigm, Luber Roklin Entertainment and attorney Richard Hume.
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Titanic Star Billy Zane Calls Off Engagement
There will be no wedding bells for Titanic actor Billy Zane and his fiancée, actress Kelly Brook.
"We can confirm that Kelly and Billy have split," Brook's manager, John Fowler, tells Usmagazine.com.
Brook wasn’t wearing her engagement ring at a TV awards show on Sunday, according to British reports.
Zane, 42, and Brook, 28, met while filming thriller Three in 2004.
Zane is known for his role as Kate Winslet’s controlling fiance in the smash hit Titanic.
Billy Zane and Kelly Brook back together and smiling over lunch date
Kelly Brook and Billy Zane appear to have rekindled their romance just weeks after she called off their engagement.
They were spotted sharing an intimate lunch date in West London today after the Titanic star flew to London in a desperate bid to win back his former fiancee.
The pair were first seen together last night having dinner at Thai restaurant before spending the night at an exclusive hotel.
Billy and Kelly rebuild their love with fun nights out in Cannes
Though only weeks ago they dramatically went their separate ways, Kelly Brook and Billy Zane are now back together and have been getting in tune with each other again at the Cannes Film Festival.
The pair, who first got together after meeting on the set of castaway thriller Three in 2004, reunited last week in London and jetted to the French film festival to start rebuilding their relationship. "We needed to get away, just to have some quality time together away from England," says 28-year-old Kelly. "We
Not too cut up, then? Kelly Brook puts on a brave face after split from fiancé Billy Zane
When you're feeling fragile after a break-up, there's only one thing to do.
So after splitting from her fiance Billy Zane, Kelly Brook went home to visit her mother.
Yesterday she was seen leaving the house in Kent, with a wide smile - perhaps relieved that her tempestuous relationship with the 42-year-old Hollywood actor is behind her.
Kelly Brook and Billy Zane to tie the knot soon?
The former Big Breakfast host was forced to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing after the death of her father, but when I bumped into her last week she looked glowing after her fabulous holiday in Thailand with her mother.
Speaking about her fiance, Hollywood star Billy Zane, Kelly, 28, said: "We hope to get married soon, maybe this year.
"I am not working right now - I am taking some time out so I have lots of time for Billy."
Kelly Brook and Billy Zane bring their rejuvenated love affair to Ibiza
Kelly Brook and Billy Zane have flown to Ibiza to celebrate getting their relationship back on track after a brief split.
The glamour model, 28, and American actor, 42, look more in love than ever as they relax on a beach on the Balearic island over the weekend.
The couple announced they were ending their engagement in April when the brunette beauty attended the BAFTA TV awards alone.
But after only a few weeks apart, it appeared the couple couldn't live without each other and were photographed hol
Uwe Boll sues Billy Zane
Director Uwe Boll has sued actor Billy Zane in Los Angeles Superior Court, claiming he's owed at least $700,000 in revenues from the 2006 boxoffice flop "Bloodrayne."
Boll claims in the April 30 filing that Zane was the one who suggested Romar Entertainment handle distribution of the film. Zane and Romar principal James Schramm allegedly promised the film would open in 2,000 theaters and that a $10 million advance from Boll would be used for advertising and promotion. But at least $900,000 was paid out
Single (and yes still smiling) Kelly Brook moves out of ex Billy Zane's LA home
Kelly Brook has been making the most of single life with swanky Hollywood parties and luxury shopping sprees, but yesterday she addressed a few practical matters.
The former Strictly Come Dancing star began moving her belongings out of the Los Angeles home she shared with her former fiancé Billy Zane.
CBS cancels "Jericho" despite fan fervor
CBS has nuked "Jericho," the low-rated post-Armageddon drama that was briefly brought back from the dead by fan demand.
The network will air the season finale on Tuesday, one of two that was shot in the event either of a renewal or cancellation.
"The March 25th episode of Jericho will be the series finale," CBS said in a statement. "Without question, there are passionate viewers watching this program; we simply wish there were more. We thank an engaged and spirited fan base for keeping the show alive
OK! Interview: The Stars of Jericho
Esai Morales and Sprague Grayden, who play Army Major Beck and Heather on Jericho, respectively, wined and dined with OK! at Santa Monica's Michael's, where they chatted about their (mostly) healthy lifestyles and why eating organic is the way to go. Some excerpts:
What did you grow up eating?
Esai: Mayonnaise sandwiches. I was a poor kid, Brooklyn born. Waiting for my mom to come home from work I would put mayo on Wonder Bread, fold it in half and then bite a piece out of the center. I also had a basic
24 Finds its First Daughter in Jericho
Sprague Grayden, who never seems to be lacking for work — just last season, she supplemented her Jericho gig with a short run on Weeds — has landed a recurring role on the new season of 24, playing daughter to Cherry Jones' POTUS.
In addition (see what I said above?), Grayden will appear on the upcoming FX series Sons of Anarchy, says the Reporter. There, she will play a woman who puts pressure on her ex-con hubby to stay away from a motorcycle club.
Bright and bubbly: Kelly Brook hits LA as a single woman
Newly-single Kelly Brook is painting the town orange following her split from fiancé Billy Zane.
The glamour girl, 28, appeared to revelling in her single status as she partied in Hollywood in an eye-catching tangerine gown.
Just a week after topping the style stakes at the Bafta TV Awards with a navy satin gown, Kelly was attracting more attention on the red carpet at an LA party last night.
Kelly’s a DD - Dirty Dancer
SHE’S hardly been having the time of her life lately – what with her on-off relationship with ex-fiancé Billy Zane.
But now Kelly Brook has agreed to play matchmaker in a Dirty Dancing-themed reality TV show this autumn.
The former Big Breakfast presenter (sorry to bring that up, Kel) has agreed to be a judge on the second series of Living TV’s Dirty Dancing: The Time Of Your Life.
Claudia on bubbly form at launch of Karl-shot champagne campaign
There was no mistaking who was guest of honour at an exclusive Dom Perignon party on Tuesday night. Guests including model Kelly Brook and her Hollywood beau Billy Zane rubbed shoulders with London's jet-set against a backdrop adorned with stunning black and white shots of Claudia Schiffer.
The photos by Karl Lagerfeld form part of a new campaign fronted by the German model for the champagne label.
"I have known Karl for years and when we sat next to each other at a dinner party last year, he asked m