“I think it would be interesting to advance the understanding of the character, as we always have had that ambition throughout the series. I think it would be interesting to deepen the relationship between he and his son [Mutt, played by Shia LaBeouf] and play on that relationship. … It’s full of opportunity. The series is full of opportunity.†—Harrison Ford on future Indiana Jones movies [MTV]
“Thanks for 20 wonderful years. Now stay tuned for three Seth MacFarlane shows.†—The original text at the end of last night’s twentieth anniversary episode of The Simpsons, which was then changed to “Thanks for 20 wonderful years. The best is yet to come,†possibly to spare Seth MacFarlane’s feelings [ArtsBeat/NYT]
“Hitler is an easy scapegoat throughout history and it’s been used cheaply … we can’t judge people as only ‘bad’ or ‘good’. [Hitler] is the product of a series of actions. It’s cause and effect. People in America don’t know the connection between WWI and WWII. … I’ve been able to walk in Stalin’s shoes and Hitler’s shoes, to understand their point of view. You cannot approach history unless you have empathy for the person you may hate.†—Oliver Stone on his upcoming miniseries, Secret History [Guardian UK]
“I always insist on one scene in bed. Just kidding. I’d rather be just having tea with an actress because it’s very nerve-racking to be half-naked, pretending to have sex.†—Matthew Broderick on hooking up onscreen with Wonderful World co-star Sanaa Lathan [Parade]
“I just started writing it. … It’s [a] classic ‘80s series of books about these twins Elizabeth and Jessica and it’s going to be set in the ‘80s and true to the source material.†—Diablo Cody on the upcoming Sweet Valley High movie [If]
“I’m so glad you asked that. It’s very refreshing. We are working on the movie right now, yeah … We don’t have a completed script yet, but it’s forthcoming and we’re going to make the movie this year … We’re hoping once Jason Bateman [is] out of rehab … that we’re going to start shooting. Oh, was I not supposed to … ? Please don’t air that.†—Will Arnett joking about the upcoming Arrested Development movie [ComingSoon]