Jennifer Aniston is in early talks to star in the forthcoming comedy Mean Moms. The film is an adaptation of Rosalind Wiseman's book Queen Bee Moms and King Pin Dads and to be directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller. Similar to Mean Girls, Mean Moms will focus on a newcomer who struggles to find common ground with her suburban neighbours, whose sole purpose seems to be one-upping each other's parenting. – IANS
Aishwarya denies involvement with P Vasu film
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s spokesperson has denied that the actress will star in the southern filmmaker P Vasu’s forthcoming action drama. Vasu recently released the first look of his as-yet-untitled film; posters depict Bachchan on a horse, allegedly in the role of a kalari fighter. “I would like to say that this was one among the several scripts/ideas she has been approached for, but there have been no confirmations at all,” the statement said. – The National staff
Re-release of Anchorman 2 features 763 new jokes
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues will return to cinemas for one week – with nearly every joke substituted for a new one. Paramount Pictures announced on Friday that an R-rated version of the film with 763 new jokes will play in the United States and Britain on Friday. In a statement, the director Adam McKay recommended die-hard Anchorman fans see the new version, but "if you're not, stay very far away". Starring Will Ferrell as the TV news anchor Ron Burgundy, Anchorman 2 has made about US$170 million (Dh624m) worldwide since opening in December. – AP
