New Line finds its feminine side

July 08, 2009 When Lynda Obst packaged her romantic-comedy project "What Was I Thinking?" with stars Leslie Mann and Elizabeth Banks attached, the studio at the top of her list was New Line. In the old days, New Line gave off a decidedly masculine vibe, churning out horror movies like the "Nightmare on Elm Street" series and such raucous comedies as "Austin Powers" and "Wedding Crashers." The company is in production on the relaunch of "A Nightmare of Elm Street," with Jackie Earle Haley playing Freddy, and has a fourth installment of the "Final Destination" franchise, this one in 3D, opening in August.

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