The next writer of Iron Man appears to be Justin Theroux, the same man who recently wrote another Robert Downey Jr. flick 'Tropic Thunder,' according to Variety || Jonathan Murphy will follow 'October Road' producers Josh Applebaum, Andre Nemec and Scott Rosenberg to 'Life On Mars' to play Detective Chris Skelton, according to TV Guide || Kristen Bell will return to the third season of 'Heroes' to play Elle Bishop in a multi-episode arc, according to People magazine || Ntare Mwine, who most recently starred in 'The Riches,' will do a nine-episode stint as an 'artistic African' during the third season of 'Heroes,' according to The Hollywood Reporter || Tricia Helfer, who plays Number Six in 'Battlestar Galactica,' has been cast in the Fox pilot 'Inseparable,' according to The Hollywood Reporter || The next writer of Iron Man appears to be Justin Theroux, the same man who recently wrote another Robert Downey Jr. flick 'Tropic Thunder,' according to Variety || Jonathan Murphy will follow 'October Road' producers Josh Applebaum, Andre Nemec and Scott Rosenberg to 'Life On Mars' to play Detective Chris Skelton, according to TV Guide || Kristen Bell will return to the third season of 'Heroes' to play Elle Bishop in a multi-episode arc, according to People magazine || Ntare Mwine, who most recently starred in 'The Riches,' will do a nine-episode stint as an 'artistic African' during the third season of 'Heroes,' according to The Hollywood Reporter || Tricia Helfer, who plays Number Six in 'Battlestar Galactica,' has been cast in the Fox pilot 'Inseparable,' according to The Hollywood Reporter ||

'Lost,' 'Pushing Daisies' Get DGA Nods

By MICHAEL HINMAN
Source: Zap2it
Jan-11-2008

When it comes to directing, it seems that few do it like "Lost" and "Pushing Daisies."

Both ABC shows picked up nominations from the Directors Guild of America for best directing in drama and comedy series, "Lost" stealing away two nods by itself.

Jack Bender, who directed the most recent season finale "Through the Looking Glass," was nominated alongside Eric Laneuville in the drama category. Laneuville directed the "Lost" episode "The Brig." Also nominated were David Chase and Tim Van Patten from "The Sopranos" and Alan Taylor from "Mad Men."

For "Pushing Daisies," it was Barry Sonnenfeld getting the honor for his work on the show's pilot, "Pie-lette." Among the other nominees in the comedy category are Michael Engler from "30 Rock," David Grossman from "Desperate Housewives," Beth McCarthy-Miller from "30 Rock" and David Nutter from "Entourage."

Awards will be handed out Jan. 26.

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