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Brian Damage · 05-08-2009, 01:06 AM

Minka Kelly has joined Leighton Meester to topline Screen Gems' thriller "The Roommate," being directed by Christian E. Christiansen.

Aly Michalka and Matt Lanter also have joined the cast, which includes Cam Gigandet.

"Roommate" is a psychological thriller about a deranged college freshman, Rebecca (Meester), who becomes dangerously obsessed with her new roommate, Sara (Kelly).

Michalka ("Phil of the Future") will play an outgoing dormmate determined to give Sara a social life. Lanter ("90210") will play Sara's ex-boyfriend. Gigandet will play her current boyfriend.

Roy Lee and Doug Davison's Vertigo Entertainment is producing. Sonny Mallhi, a Vertigo executive vp, wrote the script and also is an exec producer.

Lanter, repped by Endeavor and Emerald Talent Group, is the voice of Anakin Skywalker in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" and next appears in Summit's horror movie "Sorority Row."

Michalka next toplines Summit and Walden's rock-oriented summer release "Bandslam." She and sister AJ are releasing a CD for Hollywood Records this year.

Michalka is repped by CAA, Lynda Goodfriend Artists Management and Strategic Artist Management.

Kelly ("Friday Night Lights") recently wrapped "Body Politic," a pilot for the CW, and next appears in Fox Searchlight's romantic comedy "(500) Days of Summer." She is repped by CAA and Management 360.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...d472ea23bbf792

Brian Damage · 05-08-2009, 01:08 AM

Sound familiar?

browneyes106 · 05-08-2009, 09:29 AM

I agree it sounds like a total ripoff of Single White Female. I wonder if there will be a puppy killing scene in this movie.

TJL · 05-08-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by browneyes106

I agree it sounds like a total ripoff of Single White Female. I wonder if there will be a puppy killing scene in this movie.

No way. This will undoubtably be PG-13.

Brian Damage · 05-08-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by browneyes106

I agree it sounds like a total ripoff of Single White Female. I wonder if there will be a puppy killing scene in this movie.

Exactly! Like I said, I don't mind if you call this a remake, but please don't try to pass this off as an original film.

Torgo · 05-08-2009, 10:51 AM

Welcome to Hollywood.
Every other movie is a rip-off, Obsessed('09) is a rip-off of Fatal Attraction, which is a rip-off of Play Misty For Me

TripperFan · 05-08-2009, 11:49 AM

I wouldn't say Fatal Attraction was a ripoff of Play Misty For Me. Sure, they were both about female stalkers, but Clint was a single DJ, not a married guy.

They're close yes, but not a direct ripoff. I haven't seen Obsessed, but from the trailers, yes, it looks like a Fatal Attraction ripoff for sure. (Although I already love the Beyonce head butt scene)!!!! lol

browneyes106 · 05-08-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

No way. This will undoubtably be PG-13.

True there will probably be tame violence in it.

browneyes106 · 05-08-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgo

Welcome to Hollywood.
Every other movie is a rip-off, Obsessed('09) is a rip-off of Fatal Attraction, which is a rip-off of Play Misty For Me

Yep. But each movie has plot differences. Obsessed had a black couple and a white villain and Play Misty For Me like tripperfan mentioned focused on a single man and an obsessive woman.

05-08-2009, 01:06 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Even Though I am NOT a Fan of Remakes, I HATE When A Movie is a Blatant RIPOFF!!!!!! Minka Kelly has joined Leighton Meester to topline Screen Gems' thriller "The Roommate," being directed by Christian E. Christiansen. Aly Michalka and Matt Lanter also have joined the cast, which includes Cam Gigandet. "Roommate" is a psychological thriller about a deranged college freshman, Rebecca (Meester), who becomes dangerously obsessed with her new roommate, Sara (Kelly). Michalka ("Phil of the Future") will play an outgoing dormmate determined to give Sara a social life. Lanter ("90210") will play Sara's ex-boyfriend. Gigandet will play her current boyfriend. Roy Lee and Doug Davison's Vertigo Entertainment is producing. Sonny Mallhi, a Vertigo executive vp, wrote the script and also is an exec producer. Lanter, repped by Endeavor and Emerald Talent Group, is the voice of Anakin Skywalker in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" and next appears in Summit's horror movie "Sorority Row." Michalka next toplines Summit and Walden's rock-oriented summer release "Bandslam." She and sister AJ are releasing a CD for Hollywood Records this year. Michalka is repped by CAA, Lynda Goodfriend Artists Management and Strategic Artist Management. Kelly ("Friday Night Lights") recently wrapped "Body Politic," a pilot for the CW, and next appears in Fox Searchlight's romantic comedy "(500) Days of Summer." She is repped by CAA and Management 360. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...d472ea23bbf792
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TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	I wouldn't say Fatal Attraction was a ripoff of Play Misty For Me. Sure, they were both about female stalkers, but Clint was a single DJ, not a married guy. They're close yes, but not a direct ripoff. I haven't seen Obsessed, but from the trailers, yes, it looks like a Fatal Attraction ripoff for sure. (Although I already love the Beyonce head butt scene)!!!! lol
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05-08-2009, 01:08 AM	#2
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Sound familiar?

05-08-2009, 09:29 AM	#3
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I agree it sounds like a total ripoff of Single White Female. I wonder if there will be a puppy killing scene in this movie.

05-08-2009, 10:51 AM	#6
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,037	Welcome to Hollywood. Every other movie is a rip-off, Obsessed('09) is a rip-off of Fatal Attraction, which is a rip-off of Play Misty For Me