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Ski Resort Plans to 'Fully Cooperate' With Possible Investigations March 19, 2009 at 12:40 pm Tremblant resort, where Natasha Richardson fell down during a ski lesson, has released a statement on her death. "Following the official announcement of Ms. Richardson's passing, the Tremblant team wishes to extend its most sincere condolences to Ms. Richardson's family and friends at this sad and difficult time," the statement opens. "Our staff at Tremblant intends to fully cooperate with any resulting investigations," the resort reports in the statement. Lindsay Lohan on Death of Movie Mom Natasha Richardson March 19, 2009 at 12:15 pm Lindsay Lohan is opening up about the death of her movie mom in 'The Parent Trap,' Natasha Richardson. "She was a wonderful woman and actress and treated me like I was her own," Lindsay said. "I didn't see much of her over the years but I will miss her. My heart goes out to her family. This is a tragic loss." Director of Liam Neeson's Latest Film 'Devastated' by Tragedy March 19, 2009 at 12:02 pm The producers of 'Chloe,' the film Liam Neeson was filming when his wife Natasha Richadson had her tragic skiing accident, are expressing their condolences to the family. "The entire cast and crew of 'Chloe' are bereft. Our hearts go out to Liam and his family at this difficult time," said a statement by the movie's production team. Neeson immediately left the Toronto set of the movie upon news of his wife's accident on Monday so he could be with her. "'Chloe' will continue with its production schedule focusing on scenes which feature other cast members. There are some scenes with Liam Neeson which have not been completed, however, we do not feel this is the time to address that matter. Our concern is for Liam and his family at this difficult time," the statement reads. Disney/Pixar's 'Up' to Open Cannes Fest March 19, 2009 at 11:42 am A Disney/Pixar film is set to be the first animated film to open the distinguished Cannes Film Festival. 'Up,' to be presented in Disney Digital 3-D, will be the Opening Ceremony Film of the 62nd Annual Cannes Fest, which is set to begin on May 13. The occasion also marks the first time that a Disney or 3-D film has opened the fest. The animated comedy tells the story of a 78-year-old man who attaches thousands of balloons to his home and flies away to South America -- only to discover an unwanted stowaway. The film opens in the U.S. on May 29. Natasha Richardson Autopsy to be Conducted March 19, 2009 at 11:18 am ET confirms that an autopsy will be performed on Natasha Richardson Thursday. The actress, wife of Liam Neeson, died on Wednesday following a skiing accident on Monday. ET will report on the results of the autopsy as soon as they are available. Update: Mickey Rourke to Attend WrestleMania March 19, 2009 at 9:27 am Mickey Rourke is confirmed to be in attendance for WrestleMania 25, so has he changed his mind and decided to step into the ring? According to the Miami Herald, Mickey Rourke will not actually wrestle, but his pals Jimmy Snuka, Roddy Piper and Ricky Steamboat will face Chris Jericho on his behalf. The match follows a war of words between Rourke and Jericho. Rourke, who won a Golden Globe and was also nominated for an Oscar for his role as an aging wrestler in 2008's 'The Wrestler,' challenged Jericho to a wrestling match on the SAG awards red carpet, the Herald reports. After verbally facing off with Jericho on "Larry King Live," however, Rourke decided that he wouldn't actually be stepping into the ring, but now it's confirmed that his friends will take up the match for him. Brad Pitt Finds 'Important Artifacts' March 18, 2009 at 7:07 pm Hot off the critical acclaim and box office success of 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,' Brad Pitt is switching gears and taking on a new romantic comedy. Read on for the details! Based on the new Leanne Shapton book Important Artifacts and Personal Property from the Collection of Lenore Doolan and Harold Morris, Including Books, Street Fashion, and Jewelry, Brad will star in the film, with his Plan B production company producing the project, reports Variety. Odds are the title will be changed to fit on the average marquee. The book follows the ups and downs of a couple's four-year relationship, gleaned from a Sotheby's-like estate auction catalog with 325 entries, from clothes and photographs to notes, e-mails and heirlooms that reveal their private moments. Brad will play Hal Morris, a fortysomething photographer. 'Twilight' Cast to Make Surprise Appearances March 18, 2009 at 3:21 pm ET confirms that 'Twilight' filmmakers and cast members are scheduled to show up at select DVD release parties. DVD release parties of the wildly popular vampire romance film will be held at midnight on Friday across the country. Check out the movie's Web site for more details. Rudd & Segel Proclaim: 'I Love You, Man'! March 18, 2009 at 12:02 pm Male bonding goes to a whole new level in the new comedy 'I Love You, Man,' in theaters Friday, and ET went behind the scenes with the film's goofy leads, Paul Rudd and Jason Segel! If this pairing looks familiar, it's because Segel and Rudd shared the big screen in the Judd Apatow comedy hits 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' and 'Knocked Up.' This time around, Rudd plays a man who is about to get married, but because he doesn't really have any close male friends, he actively bonds with Segel to make him his best man.