Nicollette will be starring in the movie Ward’s Wife, who will be directed by Scandal and Felicity star Scott Foley.

Scott Foley and brother-in-law Patrick Wilson are teaming up to produce Ward’s Wife starring former Scrubs star Donald Faison. The Scandal and The Goodwin Games actor’s feature directorial debut will also be produced by Mob Doctor actor James Carpinello, Marcus Chait and Joe Hardesty for their Lost Rhino banner. As the title suggests, the dark comedy focuses on Ward (Faison) a man who has just had enough of being emotionally and verbally beaten down by his spouse and decides to kill her to free himself. Written by the Felicity alum, Ward’s Wife also stars Foley’s real life spouse Marika Dominczyk as Ward’s wife. Nicollette Sheridan will also be starring in Ward’s Wife. Foley, Insidious’ Wilson, Carpinello as well as Amy Acker and Greg Grunberg are also in the film. Ward’s Wife is scheduled to begin production in LA later this month.

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At this rate, Nicollette Sheridan’s legal crusade against her former “Desperate Housewives” overlords is going to last longer than the series itself.

Ousted “Desperate Housewives” star Sheridan will go to trial against Touchstone Television on Dec. 2., an individual with knowledge of the proceeding told TheWrap on Monday.

Sheridan’s initial wrongful-termination suit against Disney and Touchstone ended in a mistrial last March, after a jury deadlocked 8 to 4 in Sheridan’s favor.

In her first suit, which was filed in 2010 and sought $20 million, Sheridan claimed that she was fired from “Desperate Housewives” after complaining that series creator Marc Cherry had struck her during a September 2008 rehearsal. Cherry maintained that he was merely giving Sheridan stage direction, and the defense maintained that the decision to kill off Edie Britt, Sheridan’s character, was made in May 2008, prior to the incident.

A battery charge against Cherry was dropped before the trial went to jury.

Sheridan lost an appeal bid on her wrongful termination claim in November. However, the actress still had the option to sue under California Labor Code 6310 (b), which protects employees from being terminated or threatened with termination if they make a complaint about workplace safety.

Sheridan’s attorney has not yet responded to TheWrap’s request for comment.

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Re-runs of classic US soap Knots Landing will air on CBS Drama from April, it has been confirmed.

It will be the first time the classic TV show has aired in the UK for nearly 17 years. It joins CBS Drama’s current lineup of classic Americans soaps, which includes original series of Dallas, Melrose Place and Dynasty.

The Dallas spin-off was a big ratings hit in the ’80s for CBS in America. It originally aired in the UK on the BBC.

Chris Sharp, chief programming officer for CBS Chello Zone channels, said: “After the amazing success of Dallas on CBS Drama, our viewers have demanded that we show Knots Landing next, bringing it back to UK television after 17 years.

“We are very enthusiastic about its launch. The series has many energetic storylines and incredible captivating cliff-hanging episodes, which we’re sure will appeal to our ever-growing, loyal audience.”

Set in a fictional coastal suburb in LA, Knots Landing centered on the lives of Gary and Valene Ewing and three other families – the Fairgates, the Averys and the Wards.

The cast included Nicollette Sheridan, Ted Shackelford, Joan Van Ark, Donna Mills and Michele Lee, and featured appearances from Alec Baldwin, Halle Berry and Marcia Cross.

Knots Landing will air from Monday, April 1 at 11pm on CBS Drama.

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Former Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan has been given another chance to sue ABC, RumorFix is reporting exclusively.

According to court documents obtained by RumorFix, the California Court of Appeals ruled that Touchstone (which produced Desperate Housewives) didn’t fire Nicollette, they merely didn’t pick up the option on her contract.

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The 48-year-old argued that her character Edie Britt was killed off and she was fired from the prime time soap because she complained about an alleged assault by the show’s creator, Marc Cherry.

The jury was deadlocked. The appellate court ruled that the judge should have approved Touchstone’s request for a directed order ruling that Touchstone didn’t fire her because they simply didn’t pick up her option.

But the court also decided Nicollette is free to amend her complaint claiming that “Touchstone retaliated against her for complaining about unsafe work conditions (e.g., Cherry’s conduct) by deciding not to exercise its option to renew her contract.”

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The California Supreme Court has denied an appeal by actress Nicollette Sheridan of her case against ABC and Touchstone Television over her firing from Desperate Housewives.

The state’s highest court issued the brief ruling Friday. “The petition for review is denied,” the court’s chief justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye wrote. “The request for an order requesting depublication of the opinion is denied.”

The move is the latest development in a two-and-a-half year legal saga stemming from a Sheridan’s exit from the hit ABC dramedy. The actress first sued producers ABC Studios, Touchstone and Housewives creator Marc Cherry for $20 million in April 2010, claiming she was fired in retaliation for complaining about being hit in the head by Cherry during an argument on the set. Cherry later was dismissed from the Los Angeles Superior Court suit, and a jury earlier this year failed to reach a verdict in a high-profile trial against ABC/Touchstone.

But before a second trial date could be set, a court of appeal ruled in August that trial judge Elizabeth Allen White should have issued a directed verdict for ABC/Touchstone because Sheridan wasn’t fired, her contract simply was not renewed between seasons 5 and 6 of the show. Instead, Sheridan should have been directed to refile her case under California’s Labor Code.

Sheridan asked for a rehearing of her claims and was denied. She then appealed to the state Supreme Court, which now has denied her.

The case likely will next be referred back to the court of appeal, which will direct the trial court to allow Sheridan to proceed with a claim that her exit from the show violates the state’s labor code. She could eventually get a new trial on these issues but ABC/Touchstone likely will try to get the case dismissed on procedural grounds.

ABC lawyer Adam Levin declined to comment on the latest ruling. We’ve reached out to Sheridan’s attorney Mark Baute for comment.

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In August, California’s second appellate district court ruled that Sheridan was not unlawfully terminated when she was killed off the hit ABC series at the end of season 5.

A California court of appeal has denied a request by actress Nicollette Sheridan for a rehearing after her key claims against Desperate Housewives studio ABC/Touchstone were tossed last month.

In August, California’s second appellate district court ruled that Sheridan was not unlawfully terminated when she was killed off the hit ABC series at the end of season 5. Sheridan’s wrongful-termination claim was disallowed but she was told she can refile her case to allege a violation of the state’s Labor Code.

Sheridan’s legal team then asked for a rehearing but in a short ruling dated Sept. 7, the appeals court has denied the request. The decision was expected.

“THE COURT:
Petition for rehearing is denied.”

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Inspired from the international smash hit play seen by over a million people, JEWTOPIA (2012, USA, 89 minutes) stars Ivan Sergei, Joel David Moore, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jon Lovitz, Rita Wilson, Tom Arnold, Peter Stormare, Camryn Manheim, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Wendie Malick, Nicollette Sheridan, Phil Rosenthal, Christine Lakin, Hayes MacArthur and Lin Shaye. The story is about Christian O’Connell (Sergei) and Adam Lipschitz (Moore) — two childhood friends who reunite as adults to help each other land the women of their dreams. Chris wants to marry Allison (Hewitt), a Jewish girl, so that he’ll never have to make another decision for as long as he lives. Adam is on the verge of getting married to Hannah (Sigler), a woman he is not content with. When Chris enlists Adam’s help in pretending to be Jewish so that Allison will date him, cultures collide and chaos ensues!

“It’s been an incredible journey from what started as a little show in Los Angeles. I believe the film not only captures the outrageous comedy that made the stage play so popular, it also tells the universal story of cultures clashing and families getting in the way of finding true love. I’m thrilled to be having our Los Angeles premiere in the city that I live in and love, Malibu,” stated director Bryan Fogel.

Following the screening, the Festival will host an Opening Night gala at Malibu Lumber Yard.

Tickets to the Opening Night screening and gala are $50 each and are available at http://www.malibufilmfestival.com starting September 5. Patrons can also purchase tickets to the Opening Night gala for $40 each. Guests must be at least 21 years old and cocktail attire is suggested.

About the Toyota Malibu Film Festival

Celebrated as a boutique film festival, the Toyota Malibu Film Festival hand-picks and presents the best current independent films from around the world. Committed to entertaining the public, the MFF focuses on showcasing an eclectic mix of non-studio independent films. The 13th annual Toyota Malibu International Film Festival runs September 22nd – September 23rd and will spotlight up to 40 entertaining films from around the world.

Cast and crew from JEWTOPIA are scheduled to appear at the red carpet and screening. Red carpet arrivals will take place from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. The screening will commence at 7:30pm.

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