We've been looking at each Meryl Streep Oscar nod and its competitive field. Previously: 78, 79, 81, 82, 83 and 85
Meryl Streep's first act was the Liberated Lady. The second was The Chameleon in which Meryl was always the lead, always had new hair, voice and body language and basically controlled Oscar's Universe. It was as if there was only 4 spots for Best Actress, one reserved for her in perpetuity. This second act ended with her intense immersion into notorious dingo-hating Lindy Chamberlain in A Cry in the Dark. [Editor's Note: Yes, I'll do a top ten performance list when "Streep at 60" wraps in mid July. I've heard your requests and I've been rewatching all the movies.]
Starting in 1989 Act III of Streep's career began but we'll get to that shortly. First, let's look at her competition in the last two years of her legendary Act II.
1987

the nominees were...
Cher, MoonstruckGlenn Close, Fatal AttractionHolly Hunter, Broadcast NewsSally Kirkland, AnnaMeryl Streep, Ironweed


I've always loved that "Mary Louise" exchange. But is Cher rewriting history to claim Silkwood as her first movie or
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1. Queen Elizabeth II, in 2007. 2. Ellen Barkin and Sarah Jessica Parker. 3. Rupert Friend. From PatrickMcMullan.com (2, 3). Vf Daily’s picks for the top three parties around the globe last night. Off to the Races What: The first day of the Royal Ascot. Where: The Ascot Racecourse, which adjoins Windsor Great Park, about 50 minutes outside London. Who: Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Camilla Parker Bowles, Princess Beatrice, Princess Anne, the Countess of Wessex, American Idol’s Simon Cowell, Britain’s Got Talent’s Amanda Holden, and opera star Katherine Jenkins, among other well-heeled members of British society. Why: Because Ascot is one of the biggest British social events of the year. Talking Point: The hats, of course. The Queen wore a yellow one by Rachel Trevor-Morgan and Camilla wore a cream number, while Princess Beatrice embarrassingly topped off her outfit with a Phillip Treacy design that another racegoer was wearing too.

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Summit Entertainment has cast Amanda Seyfried, Vanessa Redgrave, Gael Garcia Bernal and Franco Nero to star in "Letters to Juliet." Gary Winick will be directingAccording to Variety, the film is based on a book by Lise and Ceil Friedman about the letters written by the lovelorn to Shakespeare.s star-crossed lover Juliet Capulet.The film follows a couple (Seyfried, Garcia) who take a trip to Italy and receive a note meant for Juliet written by a woman (Redgrave) searching for a young man who romanced her during a long-ago vacation in Italy. The young woman searches Tuscany to find the older woman's long-lost love (Nero).Jose Rivera wrote the script with Tim Sullivan, and Mark Canton is producing with Ellen Barkin and Caroline
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According to Variety, Summit Entertainment has tapped Amanda Seyfried, Vanessa Redgrave, Gael Garcia Bernal and Franco Nero to star in Letters to Juliet.
The film will be directed by Gary Winick and starts shooting on June 25 in Italy. It is based on a novel by Lise and Ceil Friedman "about the letters written by the lovelorn to star-crossed lover Juliet Capulet."
The film will follow a couple (Seyfried, Garcia) who venture to Italy and get a note meant for Juliet written by a woman (Redgrave), who is searching for a young man that romanced her during a vacation in the country long ago.
The script was written by Jose Rivera and Tim Sullivan. Producing the project are Mark Canton, Ellen Barkin and Caroline Kaplan.

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In a story from The Hollywood Reporter, Roadside Attractions has picked up the Us rights to Mitchell Lichtenstein's comedy Happy Tears.
The film stars Parker Posey, Demi Moore, Ellen Barkin and Rip Torn.
"These are two larger-than-life performances from Parker Posey and Demi Moore as sisters who have a love-hate relationship," stated Roadside company president Howard Cohen.
Lichtenstein went on to say, "This is a tough time for independent film, and I believe that the team at Roadside Attractions knows how to find an enthusiastic audience for this funny, offbeat movie."

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'Gossip Girl' actor will replace Zac Efron, who had once been attached to role.
By Jocelyn Vena

Chace Crawford
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After all the rumors, speculation and backpedaling, there is now official word that "Gossip Girl" star Chace Crawford will replace Zac Efron in the "Footloose" remake.
Paramount Pictures announced that Crawford would reprise the role of Ren McCormack, a rebellious high school student who loves to dance, People reports. The role was made famous by Kevin Bacon in the 1984 original.

After Efron dropped out of the film to pursue other roles, Paramount released a statement saying the studio remained committed to the Kenny Ortega-helmed film. Ortega also directed the "High School Musical" movies with Efron.
Back in March, rumors began circulating that Crawford had auditioned for the role. Just a day later those rumors were rebuffed with sources saying that Crawford hadn't auditioned.
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Chace Crawford will star in the Paramount Pictures' remake of "Footloose." He replaces Zac Efron who decided against the project in such a short period of time after "High School Musical 3."    Filming is said to start in March next year. Dylan Sellers produces the film alongside director Kenny Ortega and Craig Zadan, a producer of the original film. Neil Meron also produces. Zadan is up next in Joel Schumacher's drama "Twelve" alongside Kiefer Sutherland, Emma Roberts, Ellen Barkin, 50 Cent and Rory Culkin.   That film is based on the novel by Nick McDowell which newcomer Jordan Melamed is adapting for Gaumont, Original Media and Radar Pictures.   In the 1984 film, Kevin Bacon starred as Ren McCormack, a teen with happy feet in a town where dancing is frowned upon. John Lithgow plays Reverend Shaw Moore, the ringleader against dancing and father of the girl McCormack has a romantic interest in

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Chace Crawford will star in the Paramount Pictures' remake of "Footloose." He replaces Zac Efron who decided against the project in such a short period of time after "High School Musical 3." Filming is said to start in March next year. Dylan Sellers produces the film alongside director Kenny Ortega and Craig Zadan, a producer of the original film. Neil Meron also produces. Zadan is up next in Joel Schumacher's drama "Twelve" alongside Kiefer Sutherland, Emma Roberts, Ellen Barkin, 50 Cent and Rory Culkin. That film is based on the novel by Nick McDowell which newcomer Jordan Melamed is adapting for Gaumont...

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Chace Crawford will star in the Paramount Pictures' remake of "Footloose." He replaces Zac Efron who decided against the project in such a short period of time after "High School Musical 3." Filming is said to start in March next year. Dylan Sellers produces the film alongside director Kenny Ortega and Craig Zadan, a producer of the original film. Neil Meron also produces. Zadan is up next in Joel Schumacher's drama "Twelve" alongside Kiefer Sutherland, Emma Roberts, Ellen Barkin, 50 Cent and Rory Culkin. That film is based on the novel by Nick McDowell which newcomer Jordan Melamed is adapting for Gaumont...

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Check out the trailer from "4:00am - 5:00am" from Fox's "24" series which airs on May 4th! Film-wise, Sutherland last lent his voice to the successful Paramount animated sci-fi comedy "Monsters vs. Aliens." He is filming Joel Schumacher's "Twelve" with Chace Crawford, Emma Roberts, Ellen Barkin, Rory Culkin and 50 Cent. Celebrating its 150th episode this season, 24 is one of the most innovative, addictive and acclaimed dramas on television. In its first six seasons, the suspenseful series was nominated for a total of 57 Emmy awards, winning for Outstanding Drama Series (2006) and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series...

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