Great news everybody! There seems to be a new project on the horizon for Salma! She will lend her voice to the Disney-animated movie South of the Border. Here’s what the article in The Hollywood Reporter said.

“South of the Border” chronicles the adventures of a pampered Beverly Hills chihuahua named Chloe (Drew Barrymore) accustomed to riding in a purse. While on vacation in Mexico, she gets lost and must rely on her friends to help her get back home. Andy Garcia is playing a German shepherd who was kicked off the police force because he lost his sense of smell and has now given up on life. Salma Hayek is Chloe’s spirit guide who helps her find her true heritage. George Lopez is Papi, a macho romantic Chihuahua who will do anything for the love of Chloe. Piper Perabo was previously cast as the Chloe’s human owner searching for her lost pet.

Also lending their voices to the live-action movie in which the animals talk is a who’s who of Latino actors including Cheech Marin, Paul Rodriguez, Placido Domingo, Edward James Olmos and Eddie “Piolin” Sotelo.

David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman and John Jacobs are producing the film, which was written by Jeff Bushell and Analisa Labianco.

Eventhough the movie premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival early last year, Lonely Hearts haven’t hit US cinemas – ’till today! Be sure to see the movie, Salma really gives one of her best performances yet as serial-killer Martha Beck. Lonely Hearts stars Salma, John Travolta, James Gandolfini and Jared Leto, to name a few. For more info on the movie, click here, and don’t hesitate to see the movie at the cinemas!

Salma Hayek and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. have formed a new production company, aiming to create movies that not only feature Latino themes and talent but have mass-market appeal.

The company, Ventanazul, will be an equal partnership between the Mexico-born actress and MGM, according to a joint announcement Monday.

Salma will serve as both president and executive cheif officer of the company and her producing partner, Jose Tamez will be president of production. The company is expected to release between two and four films a year, with MGM handling marketing and distribution.

“This deal represents an amazing opportunity to draw upon the entire range of ways the Latin world can contribute to the film industry,” Hayek said. “We want these movies to appeal to everyone, but we also hope to make Latino audiences proud.”

Last fall, Salma Hayek, who executive produces Ugly Betty, appeared on seven episodes of the Golden Globe-winning series as Sofia Reyes, a magazine editor who pretends to fall in love with Daniel Meade, a womanizing editor-in-chief played by Eric Mabius. Hayek’s gig ended after Sofia reveals she duped Daniel in order to write an article about snagging a man in 60 days.

This is what I’m hearing: Hayek was on set last week shooting some new scenes.

However, reps for the show and Hayek insist there are no plans for a Hayek return.

It would be a hoot to see Hayek’s real-life pregnancy worked into the show. Perhaps Sofia returns to tell Daniel she’s expecting their love child? Sounds like a perfect stunt to increase ratings during the all-important May sweeps period, doesn’t it?

Source: E! Online

Frida director Julie Taymor is considering removing her credit from a new Beatles-themed movie because she is dissatisfied with the film’s final cut. Taymor directed Evan Rachel Wood and Salma Hayek in Across the Universe, a new film set to the songs of the Fab Four, but now wants nothing to do with the finished product.
The New York Times claims Taymor fell out with producer Joe Roth after he ordered a re-cut for the film without her permission.
Roth’s revamp reportedly came in 30 minutes shorter than Taymor’s two-hour-plus film.
In a statement on March 20th, Taylor said, “My creative team and I are extremely happy about our cut and the response to it.
“Sometimes, at this stage of the Hollywood process differences of opinion arise, but in order to protect the film, I am not getting into details at this time.” Meanwhile, movie mogul Roth is playing down the controversy, stating, “She’s (Taymor) a brilliant director. She’s made a brilliant movie. This process is not anything out of the ordinary. Her reaction through her representatives might be.”

Source: PR Inside