Wasting No Time

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A Hollywoodland production company has teamed up with major Colombian players to bring the "Colombian hostage rescue" to the big screen.

Vertigo Entertainment has struck a deal with a Colombian television network and production outfit RCN to tell the the story of last week's dramatic rescue of former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, 3 Americans and 11 other hostages from the hands of rebel group FARC, who kidnapped them.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, while many in LaLaLand were vying for the rights to the dramatic story, Vertigo had the inside track on securing the rights due to the company's relationship with RCN.

Vertigo worked with RCN to secure remake rights to the Colombian film Al Final del Espectro, and has set up the project at Universal with the working title At the End of the Spectra.

Sidenote: Vertigo is also behind one of the summer's scariest flicks, The Strangers.

We wonder who'll be cast as Ingrid.

What do y'all think?

[Image via Getty Images.]

Posted: Jul 8, 2008 at 2:30 pm / Email this »

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dngdn says – reply to this

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so what.
Emz says – reply to this

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FIRST
Yanet says – reply to this

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Penelope Cruz, without a doubt
Mama says – reply to this

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I dunno, but she looks just like Lorena Bobbitt.
Yanet says – reply to this

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Or as a second Salma Hayek
Roon says – reply to this

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Jessica Alba HAHA!!
Buben says – reply to this

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They should leave this poor woman alone for a while - she needs time to recover.
jACKI says – reply to this

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Maggie Gyllenhall. Hi Ann!
2Sabe says – reply to this

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Funny that you mentioned her a few times without saying she thanked Chavez.
nerd says – reply to this

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hi
laa says – reply to this

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Juliette Binoche
chadf says – reply to this

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3rd? 4th?
Chris says – reply to this

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Penelope Cruz with a little makeup to make her look older.
Karla says – reply to this

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Penelope Cruz
MO says – reply to this

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They make a movie out of EVERYTHING…boringgg
nikki says – reply to this

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the part of Ingrid should be played by Jessica Alba.
kross says – reply to this

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I'm gonna say Salma Hayak
Gossip Lova says – reply to this

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Jodie Foster
bitch says – reply to this

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Bring it bitches!!!!
sacto says – reply to this

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you know hollywood is gonna cast penelope since she has an accent and is "brown".
trace says – reply to this

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ANGIE is the best for that role!!!!
Laure says – reply to this

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Ingrid will be played by Jennifer Maniston in a sure to be Oscar nominated role. Her diverse acting talent have thus far been ignored by the Academy. Lindsey Hohan will get the part of Ingrid's friend that got pregnant by a rebel soldier and gave birth in captivity. The baby will be played by the other Man in Hollywood, Samantha Ronson. Perez, I think there is a role for you as the Columbian President.
Rhiaaaaa. says – reply to this

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Damn. I Wanted To First. T_T

Lmao.

LoveLove

[xx]
ffgkg says – reply to this

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Celine Dion is scrawny enough and French enough. She won't even have to diet to look emaciated. It's her natural state of being.
Lori says – reply to this

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Elizabeth Peña
cindy says – reply to this

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First! I think Ingrid casares shoud play her! or Annabelle sciorra
acute says – reply to this

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angelina jolie would be a great Betancourt. She is the only Hollywood actess that would be seemingly believable as a female hostage able to survive.
2Sabe says – reply to this

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Re: sacto –

Doesn't make much sense since Betancourt is of French ancestry.
Laure says – reply to this

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Seriously, Lena Olin would be great, unless she is too old. Mía Maestro from Alias would be great too.
Squad says – reply to this

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Charlotte Gainsborough
Olivia Williams
Ruddy Rodriguez
bling says – reply to this

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cast celine deion she looks just like ingrid
Mimo says – reply to this

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SALMA !!!!
xo says – reply to this

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a brunette Chloe Sevigny
gee says – reply to this

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THIS ACTRESS "LEONOR VARELA" SHE WAS CLEOPRATRA AND SPEAKS SPANISH AND FRENCH JUST LIKE INGRIND………
WHAT A TOUCHING STORY OR SALMA HAYEK BUT SHE WOULD HAVE TO LOSE AT LEAST 40 POUNDS…….TO MAKE BELIAVABLE
Natos says – reply to this

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Salma Hayek!
Ange says – reply to this

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Catherine Zeta Jones.
Beth says – reply to this

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Celine Dion
T-bag says – reply to this

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I heard this news earlier at @@@@ NYwealthyMatch.c o m@@ where

celebrities and rich people are talking about this at forum of that site. It's said

Charlie Sheen has found his perfect match there at"""@@@ NYwealthyMatch.c o m
Angel says – reply to this

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Selma!!
pista says – reply to this

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Susan Sarandan
Samar says – reply to this

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AS SOON AS I SAW HER ON TV I KNEW THEYD MAKE A MOVIE STARRING PENELOPE CRUZ!! IF NOT SALMA HAYEK WILL PROB CO PRODUCE AND STARR IN IT
sdf says – reply to this

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HOW DARE YOU POST THIS and drag her into your gossip BS. You pile of shit! Rot in hell, Mario. You should be ashamed of yourself for even indirectly putting her name into your posts. GET A NEW JOB.
Smart says – reply to this

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She kind of looks like Celine Dion
p says – reply to this

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Nicole Richie and paris hilton as her pregnant friend
jen says – reply to this

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Well since i am Colombian i must choose a Colombian actress . . .
Catalina Sandino Moreno (From the film "Maria Full of Garce")
fer says – reply to this

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Salma Hayek!!!

jessica alba doesn't know how to act! hate herrrr
hehehehehehee
KTK says – reply to this

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Eva Mendes. This can be her lets be normal looking oscar run role (:
spice says – reply to this

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Salma Hayek for sure
jen says – reply to this

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Since i am Colombian i must choose a colombian actress . . . so i choose

Catalina Sandino Moreno (from the film "Maria Full of Grace") with a little make-up she can look older
ashle says – reply to this

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if its angelina jolie im going to fuckin vomit
lila says – reply to this

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hopefully not hilary swank!
Braill12 says – reply to this

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How about shakira?
xfileschick2004 says – reply to this

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Re: jen – i agree!!! i think she will be perfect for it!
WHOCA says – reply to this

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who gives a fuck bout this bitch….WHO THE FUCK GOES TO COLUMBIA IN THE FIRST PLACE? WHAT DID SHE EXPECT? THIS IS THE SAME COUNTRY THAT LET PAOBLO RUN HIS OWN PRISON….

WHO GIVES A FUCK?
GuiFr says – reply to this

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They have to choose an actress who speaks Spanish and French…! Maybe Salma Hayek (she is married with Pinault, a French business man, so maybe she speaks French a little bit). They can also choose Eva Longoria who speak Spanish and a little bit French but she is too young.
Penelope Cruz also speaks a little bit French.
Juliette Binoche could be a great choice but I dont know if she speaks Spanish
Cbell says – reply to this

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HILARY SWANK !
Braill12 says – reply to this

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SHAKIRA SHOULD PLAY HER! That would be a great debut for her. Agree?
iu says – reply to this

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shakira
Yaya says – reply to this

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Sandra Bullock!
TJ says – reply to this

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maggie gylenhaal (sp?)
jacki says – reply to this

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MERYL!!
jenz says – reply to this

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I think Lorena Bobbit would be perfect for the casting!
shann says – reply to this

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SHAKIRA! in her break out role!

Or some other Colombian actress who can dominate the American movie market.

But, if all else fails, Penelope Cruz, all the way.
danie says – reply to this

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audrey tautou
Moi says – reply to this

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movie done already — see the "trailer" on youtube

La Pequeña Ingrid Betancourt
brand says – reply to this

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come on people (I use the term loosely) who wants to see brangelina in yet one more role? by the time of shooting she'll have 3 more birth children (triplets) and 17 more adopted ones, whom she will be raising all by herself without the help of nannies or babysitters because she is a super-hero mom/actress/lover/environmentalist/goodiegoodie. so, I vote, hands down for penelope cruz. why? because she can actually ACT (though angie was good in that movie where she was crazy. no, not that one, the other one about the insane asylum). and if you haven't seen volver, you haven't seen penelope at her most brilliant. rent it today. xo, brandy
knock says – reply to this

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I think that Colombian, Catalina Sandino Moreno, looks like Ingrid and would be a perfect fit for that role. Catalina was an Oscar nominee for the movie, Maria Full of Grace… so there you have it!
msflo says – reply to this

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Salma Hayek!!
paz says – reply to this

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It has to be Catalina Sandino Moreno - she would be amazing
Rose says – reply to this

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It should be Jennifer Aniston.
Jennifer's dog face would be perfect except…Oh yea, she can't Act !
joe says – reply to this

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marion cotilliard, period. Done.
Dana says – reply to this

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Natalie Portman!!
Xtina72 says – reply to this

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Salma Hiac, I think she looks alot like her.
kikis says – reply to this

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jennifer aniston or marisa tomei should star!!
drai says – reply to this

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emma Thompson…looks exactly like her
ceec says – reply to this

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next thing you know, the Entertainment groups will be following people on the story as it happens. Please, we know Jolie will want the script, just don't give it to 'them'. She doesn't do well with the drama stuff, people only like her in the impossible fantasy type script with her toting a gun. I know alot will not admit it, but she is limited on roles for believability
Frank says – reply to this

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Re: T-bag – Wank off hit-whore
Jacki says – reply to this

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ADRIEN BRODY.
maybe says – reply to this

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melina kanakaredes
Brass says – reply to this

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Sharon Osbourne would be ideal if she went on diet for about 3 months.
cc says – reply to this

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Penelope Cruz
shash says – reply to this

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I think Sasha Alexander would make a great Ingrid
Marc says – reply to this

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Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz, or Cate Blanchett (I know she is not Latina, but she is definitely a chameleon when it comes to the roles she plays, an absolutely amazing actor, and I feel like with dark hair she may actually look like Betancourt)
Mo Mo says – reply to this

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I have to say, after watching "The kidnapping of Ingrid Betancourt" (a documentary) and then hearing of the rescue….it WILL make a kick-ass movie!!! I am sooooooooo happy she survived.
maris says – reply to this

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salma baby
Julie says – reply to this

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Laura Linney…for sure!
Sandr says – reply to this

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Who better than Colombian native, SHAKIRA!!!!
Susan says – reply to this

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You would need a mix of Selma Hayek and Audrey Tautou. Maybe throw in a little Anne Hathaway.
ppppp says – reply to this

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Laura Morante would be ideal.
If not, Salma Hayek. She was amazing as Frida and she's more mainstream for Americans.
Mel says – reply to this

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that pretty, skinny girl from entourage who dates kevin conolly in the show
Jhoan says – reply to this

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i think Hillary Swank is perfect for the leading role
yolan says – reply to this

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Catalina Sandino Moreno for SURE!!!! she was in Maria Full of Grace
KiKi says – reply to this

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Je crois en toi. Soit forte parce que tu es merveilleuse.
Tu es mon inspiration.
Que Dieu te garde.
Yolan says – reply to this

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Of course Catalina Sandino Moreno!!! She is Colombian and even looks like her a little bit. She was in "Maria full of Grace" Cant wait to see it!!!
Rosie says – reply to this

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What about Lucia Moniz? from Love Actually…they sort of look alike. I'm not sure what else she has done though?
KRIST says – reply to this

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SALMA FUCKING HAYEK
Lynda says – reply to this

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I think this mexican actress, Kate del Castillo,very talented
ANGEL says – reply to this

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SALMA HAYEK
Elois says – reply to this

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Salma or Penelope.
sarah says – reply to this

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Emmy Rossum

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