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Patience has paid off for Alex Wolff and his nearly decade-long commitment to Ethan Berger’s The Line.

The fraternity-set drama follows Wolff’s Tom “Sunshine” Backster, as he enjoys the short-term and potential long-term benefits of his affiliation with the (fictional) frat, Kappa Nu Alpha. The honeymoon phase then takes a dark turn when his best friend and roommate, Mitch Mitchell (Bo Mitchell), goes to extreme lengths to haze the new class of pledges, particularly Austin Abrams’ Gettys O’Brien. Moreover, Tom’s new relationship with Halle Bailey’s Annabelle Bascom also opens his eyes to the toxic culture he’s fostering. The film ultimately shines a light on the destructive practice of organizational hazing that has led to far too many real-life tragedies.

Wolff has been fortunate to make a living as a performer since he was 6, so he opted to forego a traditional college experience. However, as is customary for him,...

Alex Wolff, alongside his brother Nat, burst onto children’s television screens across the world in 2005 as the youth rock duo in Nickelodeon’s ‘The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie’. Fast forward over fifteen years, and the two have both established careers acting in major motion pictures. Alex, in particular, has crafted a very diverse career that has struck a chord with film fans all over the world. From appearing in big-budget mainstream franchises to small, unique independent films, Alex Wolff excels in every performance he gives. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision, values and mission statement here – Media has the responsibility to better our world – The Hollywood Insider fully focuses on substance and meaningful entertainment, against gossip and scandal, by combining entertainment,...

“I felt like I was reading about someone who understand me. Not Huck Finn, not Tom Sawyer, but Holden Caulfield,” says Alex Wolff’s character Jamie Schwartz in the new trailer for “Coming Through the Rye.”

Written and directed by James Sadwith, who based the film on his own real life experience with J.D. Salinger, the drama is set in 1969 and follows the 16-year-old outcast who finds solace in “The Catcher In The Rye” and deeply identifies with its protagonist. He decides to adapt the book into a play but before moving forward seeks the approval of the author himself, who is portrayed by Chris Cooper.

Read More: ‘Coming Through The Rye’ Exclusive Clip: An Alienated Teen Leaves Boarding School To Find J.D. Salinger

The film made its debut last year at the Austin Film Festival and was recently picked up by Samuel Goldwyn Films and Eammon Films, who will...

Opening in theaters today is the new comedy/drama, Admission, which pairs Tina Fey (“30 Rock,” Baby Mama) and Paul Rudd (This is 40, I Love You, Man) for the first time together on screen. Based on the novel by Jean Hanff Korelitz, Admission focuses on Portia Nathan (Tina Fey), a Princeton admissions officer who takes a professional risk after she meets a college bound alternative school kid who just might be the son she gave up years ago in a secret adoption. The film is directed by Paul Weitz (American Pie, About a Boy) and also stars Nat Wolff (The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie) and Lily Tomlin (Nine to Five, I Heart Huckabees).

Along with several other members of the press, I recently had a chance to speak with Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Nat Wolff, and Paul Weitz about Admission at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City.

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Update: An unidentified crew member died while filming The Lone Ranger. He was setting up to film an underwater scene; he was not a stuntman. The crew member had a heart attack after drowning and was dead by the time he reached the hospital. The death did Not occur during filming.

Feb. 17, 2012 -- Country singer turned actor Dwight Yoakum is departing The Lone Ranger, in which he was to play villain Butch Cavendish. Deadline reports he had to quit due to a scheduling conflict.

Dec. 8, 2011 --Ruth Wilson (in the upcoming Anna Karenina) and Tom Wilkinson (Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Green Hornet, Batman Begins) will play the female lead "Rebecca Reid" and the villain "Latham Cole," respectively, in The Lone Ranger.

Source: Deadline

Oct. 13, 2011: Just announced, The Lone Ranger is scheduled for release on May 31, 2013 (it was originally set for Christmas 2012).

Oct. 13, 2011: Hi-ho Silver! The Lone Ranger is back on the horse!

Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff of The Naked Brothers Band reveal that both of them have a crush on "Twilight" beauty Kristen Stewart. "Kristen was really hot and amazingly sexy in that movie 'Adventureland,'" 14-year-old Nat tells BeRED.

Having the same idea with his older brother, 11-year-old Alex claims, "Yes, she's amazing!". Then, he adds, "I saw 'Twilight,' but Nat didn't. I've seen more of her movies, so she's mine. Kristen Stewart for me, Jessica Biel for Nat. Hear that, Kristen Stewart? I've got dibs on you!"

The Naked Brothers Band is a pop/rock band which is created by brothers Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff. It is formed based on Nickelodeon's "The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie" and "The Naked Brothers Band" TV series. The other members of the band are David Levi, Thomas Batuello, Allie Dimeco, Qaasim Middleton, Kristina Reyes.

Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff have admitted that they have a crush on Kristen Stewart. She "was really hot and amazingly sexy in that movie 'Adventureland'", Nat shares. Alex then chimes in, "Yes, she's amazing! I saw 'Twilight', but Nat didn't. I've seen more of her movies, so she's mine. Kristen Stewart for me, Jessica Biel for Nat. Hear that, Kristen Stewart? I've got dibs on you!"

Kristen herself has not yet commented on the twosome's admiration for her. She currently is having a very hectic shooting schedule as the filming of "The Twilight Saga's New Moon" is not yet completed.

Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff are the two members of pop/rock band called The Naked Brothers Band. The music act are formed based on Nickelodeon's "The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie" and "The Naked Brothers Band" TV series.

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MGM has compiled most of the lead cast for its accelerating remake of the 1980 musical "Fame." Kristy Flores, Paul Iacono, Paul McGill, Naturi Naughton, Kay Panabaker, Kherington Payne, Collins Pennie, Walter Perez and Anna Maria Perez de Tagle have joined the ensemble.

"Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" star Thomas Dekker also is in negotiations to take one of the remaining leads. And Debbie Allen, who played Lydia in the original, is rumored to be in line for a cameo, though not as the same character.

The studio is seeking actors for the adult roles.

Written by Allison Burnett and Aline Brosh McKenna, the reinvention will be directed by choreographer Kevin Tancharoen. Gary Lucchesi and Tom Rosenberg of Lakeshore Entertainment are producing the $25 million project along with Mark Canton. Becky Sloviter is overseeing for MGM.

The film is expected to begin lensing...