09.11.08: Soderbergh Eyes Douglas As Liberace, Schwarzenegger Goes Digital In 'T4', 'Holmes' Rumour Mill Spits Out Farrell
One thing is certain: Steven Soderbergh has a brilliant sense of humor. He wants to cast his Traffic star Michael Douglas as spectacularly flamboyant pianist Liberace in a biopic with a difference. The difference being that thrusting the Wall Street/Fatal Attraction star into the role of a preening piano-playing peacock is one of the most perverse (or is it inspired?) ideas of recent memory. (This sounds better than Mommie Dearest.) Bonus points to Soderbergh for eyeing up Matt Damon to co-star as Liberace'

Soderbergh tunes up Liberace film
Steven Soderbergh is in the early stages of developing a biopic about Liberace for Warner Bros., which he will direct. The filmmaker said he has drafted his "Traffic" star Michael Douglas to play the flamboyant pianist. Richard LaGravanese is writing the script, and Jerry Weintraub will produce. Soderbergh is in discussions with Matt Damon to play Scott Thorson, who sued Liberace in 1982 for $113 million in palimony, claiming he was the entertainer’s companion for five years. Even though Liberace

Michael Douglas - Michael Douglas To Play Liberace
Michael Douglas is set to play LIBERACE in a biopic of the flamboyant Polish-Italian pianist. Steven Soderbergh is busy developing the project, and has drafted in ...

Michael Douglas - Douglas To Play Liberace
Hollywood actor Michael Douglas has reportedly being lined up to play the flamboyant pianist Liberace in a film biopic.According to movie publication Empire ...

Michael Douglas to play 'Liberace' in new biopic
Washington, Sep 12: Hollywood actor Michael Douglas will soon be seen portraying the role of ‘Liberace’ in new biopic by Steven Soderbergh. The ‘Disclosure’ actor will play the late entertainer in the flick scripted by Richard LaGravanese. read more...Full Article @ top news in entertainment Comment Share Email Post Your Comment say something interesting

Michael Douglas Playing Liberace, Who Apparenly May Have Been Gay!?
Soderbergh is in discussions with Matt Damon to play Scott Thorson, who sued Liberace in 1982 for $113 million in palimony, claiming he was the entertainer’s companion for five years. Even though Liberace never wavered from career-long denials that he was gay, Thorson reportedly settled for $95,000 in 1986. Oh man, how is this going to affect the Nicolas Cage-starring, Aaron Seltzer and Jason Friedberg-written Liberace picture we heard about in '96? At the time I didn't really care about it, but now tha

Movie News: Michael Douglas as Liberace, Dark Night round 2
Director Steven Soderbergh is working on a biopic of the one and only Liberace! Variety reports that Soderbergh has picked Michael Douglas, who he worked with in ‘Traffic’, to play Liberace. Matt Damon is also in talks to play Scott Thorson, Liberace’s alleged companion of five years. Scott sued Liberace in 1982 for $113 in palimony. Even though Liberace denied he was gay, he still settled with Scott for $95,000 in 1986. In 1987, Liberace passed away of complications from AIDS at the age

Deal Sheet: Douglas, Damon Hot for Liberace; Sea Monsters Hatched; Audrina Gets Fox-y
How's this for a Behind the Music? Steven Soderbergh has begun developing a biopic of Liberace which he plans to direct with Michael Douglas as the ivory-tickler and Matt Damon in...

Michael Douglas to star as Liberace in Steven Soderbergh film
Soderbergh will direct the film and drafted his Traffic star Michael Douglas to play the flamboyant pianist. Soderbergh is in discussions with Matt Damon to play Scott Thorson, who sued Liberace in 1982 for $113 million in palimony www.variety.com &nbs

Michael Douglas as Liberace?
Michael Douglas looks set to play the flamboyant pianist Liberace in a biographical film about the man's life which will be directed by Steven Soderbergh. However the plans aren't to make it any time soon, and Douglas isn't getting any younger. Interestingly another Soderbergh regular may be set to take up a major role in the film, and the reveal of the character does suggest which part of Liberace's life the film will focus on. Matt Damon looks set to take the role of Scott Thorson.

Michael Douglas is Liberace?
Michael Douglas is all set to play Liberace in a biopic of the Polish-Italian pianist. Steven Soderbergh is busy developing the project, and has drafted in Richard LaGravanese to write the script. Steven Soderbergh also wants Matt Damon to play Scott Thorson, who sued Liberace for palimony in 1982, claiming the pair was lovers. Liberace - real name [...]

Report: Michael Douglas to Play Liberace in New Film
Michael Douglas is set to play flamboyant entertainer Liberace in a new movie, Variety reports.

Michael Douglas Set To Star As Liberace In Biopic
Holy Crow! We have news that Steven Soderbergh is in talks to direct a film about the life and times of Liberace. We get the saucy scoop from the professionals at Variety: Steven Soderbergh is in the early stages of developing a biopic about Liberace for Warner Bros., which he will direct. The filmmaker said he has drafted his “Traffic” star. Michael Douglas to play the flamboyant pianist. Soderbergh is in discussions with Matt Damon to play Scott Thorson, who sued Liberace in 1982 for $11

Michael Douglas To Play Liberace
Michael Douglas is set to play LIBERACE in a biopic of the flamboyant Polish-Italian pianist. Steven Soderbergh is busy developing the project, and has drafted in Richard LaGravanese to write the script. Soderbergh also wants Matt Damon to play Scott Thorson, who sued Liberace for palimony in 1982, claiming the pair was lovers. Liberace - real name Wladziu Valentino Liberace - was a huge star in the 1950s and 60s, famous for his showmanship and glittery suits. He repeatedly refused to acknowledg

Michael Douglas lined up for new Liberace biopic
Michael Douglas is set to play Liberace in a new biopic from Steven Soderbergh, it has been revealed.

Michael Douglas to play Liberace
Michael Douglas is set to play Liberace in a biopic of the flamboyant Polish-Italian pianist. Steven Soderbergh is busy developing the project, and has drafted in Richard Lagravanese to write the script. Soderbergh also wants Matt Damon to play Scott Thorson, who sued Liberace for palimony in 1982, claiming the pair was lovers. Liberace - real name Wladziu Valentino Liberace - was a huge star in the 1950s and 60s, famous for his showmanship and glittery suits. He repeatedly refused to acknowledge his ho

Michael Douglas to play Liberace
Michael Douglas is set to play Liberace in a biopic of the flamboyant Polish-Italian pianist.

The Dailies: September 11, 2008
- Crying all the way to the bank…Steven Soderbergh developing a “Liberace” biopic to star Michael Douglas. Matt Damon in talks to play famous showman’s gay lover. (Variety) - Nicole Kidman…losing money since 2006. Aussie star tops Forbes list of most overpaid celebrities. (Reuters)  Comments permalink « Danny Boyle In Talks To Direct…A Musical?

Michael Douglas To Play Liberace
Michael Douglas To Play Liberace

Michael Douglas to play Liberace
Michael Douglas is set to play Liberace in a biopic of the flamboyant Polish-Italian pianist.

Michael Douglas to play Liberace
Michael Douglas is set to play Liberace in a biopic of the flamboyant Polish-Italian pianist. Steven Soderbergh is busy developing the project, and has drafted in Richard Lagravanese to write the script. Soderbergh also wants Matt Damon to play Scott Thorson, who sued Liberace for palimony in 1982, claiming the pair was lovers. Currently 0/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0/5 (

Michael Douglas To Play Liberace In Biopic
Matt Damon, meanwhile, is in talks to play Scott Thorson, who sued Liberace for $113 million (£64.7 million) in palimony in 1982, saying he had been the pianist’s companion for five years. Maybe the pair will have an on-set romance and tickle each others ivories. Sphere: Related Content Sphere It | This entry was posted on Thursday, September 11th, 2008 at 9:51 am and is filed under Celebrities, Matt Damon, Movies. You can leave a response, or trackback from your o

Michael Douglas to play Liberace for Steven Soderbergh
Steven Soderbergh is in the early stages of developing a biopic about Liberace for Warner Bros., which he will direct. The filmmaker said he has drafted his “Traffic” star Michael Douglas to play the flamboyant pianist. Richard LaGravanese is writing the script, and Jerry Weintraub will produce. Soderbergh is in discussions with Matt Damon to play Scott Thorson, [...]

Michael Douglas Does Liberace
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Michael Douglas To Play Liberace In Upcoming Biopic
In the 80’s, greed was good. Today, gay is good. Steven Soderbergh says he’s lined up Michael Douglas, who starred in his Oscar-winner Traffic, to star in a movie about the legedarily flamboyant pianist. Matt Damon is in talks to play Scott Thorson, the guy who sued Liberace for $113 million dollars in palimony. With Sean Penn’s Milk looking like a winner, no gay icon will be left behind by Hollywood’s male elite. [Variety] POSTED BY Anthony Miccio AT 12:27 pm T