May 23, 2007

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Apr 24, 2007
Kathy Bates joins "Titanic" castmates in drama

By Tatiana Siegel
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Kathy Bates has signed on to reteam with her "Titanic" co-stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in the 1950s drama "Revolutionary Road." The film revolves around a suburban Connecticut couple whose relationship deteriorates into an endless cycle of squabbling, jealousy and recriminations. Winslet's husband, Sam Mendes, will direct the DreamWorks project from an adaptation of Richard Yates' acclaimed 1961 novel. Bates will play Mrs. Givings, who sells the couple their home and introduces them to the town. David Harbour will play Shep Campbell, a neighbor. Michael Shannon will play the son of Bates' character. And Zoe Kazan will play Maureen, secretary of DiCaprio's character, with whom she embarks on an affair.
Shooting begins outside New York in June. Bates, who gave a memorable performance as Molly Brown in "Titanic," won a best actress Academy Award for her role in "Misery." She also was nominated for her supporting turns in "About Schmidt" and "Primary Colors." Harbour, whose film credits include "Kinsey" and "War of the Worlds," was nominated for a Tony for his Broadway turn in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Shannon, whose credits include "World Trade Center" and "Vanilla Sky," next appears in Curtis Hanson's "Lucky You." Kazan, the granddaughter of late director Elia Kazan, is onscreen in the crime thriller "Fracture."

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March,23 2007
Leo and Kate Reunited

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet are set to reunite on the big screen.
LEONARDO DiCAPRIO and KATE WINSLET have signed on to co-star in their first film together since 'Titanic,' the blockbuster that turned them both into superstars. According to Variety, the two will reunite for the upcoming 'Revolutionary Road,' based on the acclaimed 1961 novel by RICHARD YATES about post-war disillusionment. Kate's hubby, SAM MENDES, will direct. It will be the first time the two have worked together. In 'Revolutionary Road,' Kate and Leo will play a mid-1950s suburban couple whose relationship is pushed to the breaking point as they fight to balance their true desires with social expectations. Filming starts this summer.