July 4, 2008

Simon Cowell, Movie Producer

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There's no summer break for TV's hardest working mogul! Simon Cowell is in London with our Terri Seymour and telling "Extra" about his surprising new career -- as a movie producer!

Simon is teaming with Paramount for a rags-to-riches biopic about Paul Potts, the English opera sensation who won Simon's hit, "Britain's Got Talent."

"Paramount Studios wants to do it, so they're making a movie," he explained. But will Mr. Nasty make a cameo? "I don't think so," he said. "Haven't thought about that." Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul will not be making cameos, either. "I'll get them tickets to the premiere, don't worry," he said.

As to who Simon would like to portray him on the big screen? Brad Pitt! "It's believable," he joked. Simon also says he's not worried about last season's ratings dip on "American Idol," explaining, "I think it's fixable. I think everyone took themselves a bit too seriously last year."

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On 8 Aug 2008, Husain Kagolo wrote:

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On 28 Jul 2008, Anne Milstead wrote:

Simon Cowell, good for ya!! Way to go, a movie producer, wow! can I be in the show or help ya out… can’t wait… I wish to God I can see you again, as I did only for couple of minutes on taping of 04 american idol. I think you are full of charisma and hot! love ya. anne age 48 ‘single mom’ of 2 lovely gals.

 
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On 15 Jul 2008, Rhlie Hurst wrote:

Does anyone have the video of this?

 
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On 8 Jul 2008, Cheryl wrote:

Totally agree. I’d take smooth Simon over Jawface Brad anyday! I would love to see a movie about the making of Idol and how it turned into a mega-hit. Maybe then Simon will get the respect he deserves.

 
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On 6 Jul 2008, Caillou wrote:

Today I think you have the right Topic and Comments is Extra TV.com and Simon Cowell,Movie Producer on the new TV Show
is EXTRA for This Week in July 2008.And
Today I think Ryan Seacrest Randy Jackson Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell visit and show up on the new TV Show is EXTRA for This Week in July 2008

 
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On 5 Jul 2008, Erin wrote:

I am so excited! I can’t wait to see what comes next from the brilliant mind of Simon Cowell. The man is brilliant, so no doubt this movie will be great. He should reconsider Brad Pitt though. Simon is far more sexy than Brad.

 
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On 4 Jul 2008, Barnsinger wrote:

Congrats to Simon on taking his career to the next level, I am so excited to see the movie, and I do hope he will make a cameo, or better yet, play himself. There isn’t an actor in Hollywood who is anywhere near as gorgeous and charming as Simon.

 
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