So one of the hottest scripts floating around the Hollywood movie market is about a beaver.

No, it's not a porn.

It's a "whimsical" movie about a man who walks around with a beaver puppet on his hand (Heehee!) that is being described as a mix between Being John Malkovich and Lars and the Real Girl. Anonymous Content - who picked up the script by first-timer Kyle Killen - has Steve Carell attached to the script.

Though many studios are interested, Anonymous is holding out until they have a director attached as well.

What's next? A Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood movie?

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Congrats, funny man!

Steve Carell just landed a 3-year first-look deal with Warner Bros. Pictures.

$$$$$$$$$$$!!!!!!!

Carell's production company has been named Carousel Prods. It will be run by his pals Vance DeGeneres and Charlie Hartsock. And their offices will be situated on the WB lot.

In a statement to industry rag Variety, Carell said, "My idea was to partner with friends of mine, people I trusted, with whom I share a certain sensibility. I have some ideas for films, but I’ve gotten to know so many people who are funny, talented and fertile with ideas that I’m confident this very strong base of friendships will lead to projects."

Carell also plans to produce pics that will not be starring vehicles for him.

We expect a lot of funny to come from them! And a little suck too.

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Steve Carell and company scored!

According to new reports, The Office will air in the highly-coveted post-Super Bowl spot on NBC.

The Office "spinoff" was originally going to air after the Big Game, but the suits reconfigured the plans when the The Office exec producer decided to create an entirely different workplace comedy starring Amy Poehler.

We hope to see Green Bay in the Superbowl!

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NBC must be doing cartwheels!

The Office mastermind, Brit comedy genius Ricky Gervais, revealed on his blog that Steve Carell has signed a contract for three more years of 'Michael Scott 'madness with the U.S. version of the show.

We're sure Steve banked a rich deal!

Gervais went on to say that the team's working hard on The Office spinoff but wouldn't reveal any details.

The spinoff has a lot to live up to!

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Steve Carell is not the next Jim Carrey.

The Office star's latest film, Dan In Real Life, opened with a mild to disappointing $12 million at the U.S. box office this past weekend.

That comes hot on the heels of Carell's last dud, Bruce Almighty 2.

On the other hand, the latest installment of the Saw franchise, Saw 4, opened to a very healthy $32 million.

CLICK HERE for this weekend's full Top Ten list.

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