Dallas movie converted to laugher

Dallas, the long-running TV series about an oil-rich Texas family, is heading to the big screen in comedy form, Variety reports. Brady Bunch director Betty Thomas may direct the film, and Pam Brady--the writer behind Hot Rod, Team America: World Police, and the South Park movies--is also on board.

As previously announced, John Travolta will play oil tycoon J.R. Ewing. When the project was still slated as a drama, Luke Wilson, Shirley MacLaine, Meg Ryan, and Jennifer Lopez were attached to it. (The Advocate)