Nia Vardalos

Universal to Distribute Tom Hanks' Larry Crowne

Tom Hanks' first directorial effort since 1996's That Thing You Do has secured a domestic distribution deal through Universal Pictures. According to Deadline Hollywood. In addition to directing Larry Crowne, Hanks will star in the movie alongside his Charlie Wilson's War co-star, Julia Roberts.

The plot of Larry Crowne is unknown at this time, even though the idea for the movie has been around for several years. Hanks came up with the basic plot back in 2006 and tapped Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) to write a first draft of the screenplay, then titled Talk of the Town. The two have been collaborating on the script ever since. More details are likely to emerge as the planned April start of production approaches.

• Tom Hanks
• Julia Roberts (I)
• Nia Vardalos

My Big Fat Greek Wedding Leads to Reunite in New Romantic Comedy

The charmingly star-crossed lovers from 2002's record-setting indie hit, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, are trying to recreate their magic again in a new romantic comedy.

The funny Nia Vardalos and the sexy John Corbett will be pairing up in I Hate Valentine's Day, a comedy about a romantic florist who convinces a commitment-phobic restaurateur to test out her idea of 'relationship-less' dating. As with My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Vardalos wrote the script, but I Hate Valentine's Day will also be her feature directorial debut.

Production begins next month.

Source: Variety.

• My Big Fat Greek Wedding
• Nia Vardalos