Austin director’s latest pitch

Although the title might be on thin ice


by Willow Green |
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Jay Roach, who scored a success with the Mike Myers groovy comedy Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, will next make a film about hockey for Disney Pictures entitled The Game. However, the name of The Game may have to be changed, as it's the same as Michael Douglas' new film, opening in October. Roach's movie will be about a small-town Alaskan hockey team that gets a one-in-a-million chance to play against the New York Rangers. Sounds like Rocky on ice to us, and it's bound to feature International Man of Mystery and self-confessed hockey addict Mike Myers...

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