Brokeback Not Amused By Crash January 31, 2006
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When it was released in May, industry pundits said the film — featuring a large cast and a roundelay plot concerning racism and prejudice — couldn’t compete against the summer blockbusters then coming out.
“Crash” defied those predictions, grossing $54 million — more than “The Island” or “XXX: State of the Union,” two heavily promoted summer films — and on a budget of less than $10 million, peanuts by Hollywood standards.
Then the film, despite terrific reviews, solid DVD sales and a boost from Oprah Winfrey, was supposed to be forgotten when the Oscar handicapping season began at the end of 2005. But “Crash” was revived by making a number of critics’ top 10 lists and being nominated for a slew of awards. (more…)
Oprah Tears into Frey over “Pieces” January 28, 2006
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Joining the chorus of a million big skeptics, Oprah Winfrey has withdrawn her support for embattled memoirist James Frey.
Winfrey confronted the A Million Little Pieces author during a live taping of her show on Thursday, stating that she was “really embarrassed” by her initial decision to stand up for him in the face of allegations that he fabricated large chunks of his book.
“It is difficult for me to talk to you because I feel duped. I really feel duped,” Winfrey said to Frey. (more…)
Martin Lawrence once again in “Big Momma’s House 2″ January 27, 2006
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Once again Martin Lawrence wears that fat costume! After a big success with Big Momma’s House in 2000, where Martin stares as an FBI agent who goes undercover as a fat old lady, Lawrence is back again with “Big Momma’s House 2“.
If you liked the first part then you better be prepared for this… I heard it’s as funny as hell, and if you like Big Momma’s House 1 then you must love this one? Is this True? For more information about the movie check out Big Momma’s 2 official website or watch the Big Momma’s House 2 movie trailer here.
Personally I haven’t seen the movie and I would love to know what you think about the film before I get it. You can do this by leaving a comment below. (more…)
Friends TV Series Are Back! January 24, 2006
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Hit television show Friends is returning to TV after each of its six stars have agreed to star in four one-hour specials.
According to hollywood.com, actors Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer and Matthew Perry have agreed to a $5 million apiece deal with NBC. The writers have already started working on the script, which will go on air next year. Aniston was the last to agree to the deal. (more…)
Britney saved by a lovely paparazzi January 24, 2006
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It’s a good job that nobody listens to Kevin Federline. He hates the paparazzi following him and Britney around, even if he does bewilderingly call them Pavarottis. But the paparazzi are a useful bunch.
Just ask Britney Spears. When her Ferrari had a breakdown recently on a California highway, who was there to help her push the car to safety? Kevin? No. Baby Preston? No. The paparazzi? Why, yes.
The paparazzi are usually blamed for causing accidents – like making Lindsay Lohan drive into a truck or smashing cameras into the faces of children. But it’s rare to hear about the other side of the paparazzi – the warm, cuddly, caring side. (more…)
Producers Guild of America picks ‘Brokeback Mountain’ January 24, 2006
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Ang Lee’s “Brokeback Mountain” scored its most important award yet Sunday, being named 2005’s best picture by the Producers Guild of America.Not only is it the first of several key industry awards to be announced, but it is a significant indicator, in that many members of the Producers Guild are also members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
In the 17 years that the producers have been presenting awards, its best picture winner has gone on to pick up the Oscar 12 times.
On Saturday, the Directors Guild will announce its winner and, on a nationally televised show Sunday (8 p.m., TNT, TBS), the Screen Actors Guild will have its say.
The Oscars show will be held March 7 in Los Angeles.
NBC Drops “West Wing”, “Will & Grace” January 24, 2006
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President Bartlet and Jack McFarland don’t seem as if they exist in the same universe, but they share the same reality: They’re canceled.
NBC has dropped the other shoe on The West Wing and Will & Grace, formally announcing Sunday that both long-running shows would run no more after this season.
West Wing, the 25-time Emmy-winning Oval Office drama, will depart May 14 after seven seasons. Will & Grace, the 14-time Emmy-winning gay old time comedy, will sign off on May 18 after eight seasons. Each finale will be preceded by an hourlong retrospective; Will & Grace’s last episode will run a super-sized 60 minutes.
The cancellations were not unexpected, or as NBC Entertainment President Kevin Reilly said of the West Wing move: “I don’t think it was a news flash to anybody. (more…)
Nicole Kidman to wed Keith Urban January 23, 2006
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Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman is set to tie the knot with rock star Keith Urban.
The 37-year-old Australian is said to have set a date with the Kiwi singer and the couple certainly aren’t waiting around, they are planning to get wed in March.
Nic has been spotted sporting a huge diamond ring which Keith apparently presented to her on Christmas Day.
Friends say Nicole is the happiest she has ever been and has met Keith’s parents and introduced her adopted children to the whole family. (more…)
Clooney’s cheeky quip draws target’s ire January 22, 2006
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NEW YORK: The actor George Clooney has been criticised by the father of Jack Abramoff, the Washington lobbyist facing jail over corruption charges, for making an “obscene” joke about his son’s name.
While accepting the best actor prize at the Golden Globe film awards in Los Angeles last week, Clooney, an outspoken Democrat, made fun of Abramoff’s parents for picking the name Jack. (more…)
Celebrity Couples Roundup: Who’s Dating Who January 20, 2006
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Entertainment editor Andrew Banks of news.com.au posted a nice summarization of who’s who in the world of Celebrity Couples. We haven’t stepped through to confirm each and every entry, but it sure is an interesting read.
Elton John / David Furnish (married)
Helena Bonham Carter / Tim Burton
David Beckham / Victoria Beckham (married)
Hugh Grant / Jemima Goldsmith
Britney Spears / Kevin Federline (married)
Mischa Barton / Cisco Adler
Nicky Hilton / Kevin Connolly
Paris Hilton / Stavros Niarchos
Kate Winslet / Sam Mendes (married)
Reese Witherspoon / Ryan Phillipe (married)
Jennifer Garner/ Ben Affleck (married)
Gwen Stefani / Gavin Rossdale (married)
Tori Spelling / Dean McDermott
Ben Harper / Laura Dern (married)
Nicollette Sheridan / Michael Bolton
Eva Longoria / Tony Parker
Katie Holmes / Tom Cruise
Rebecca Hewitt / Lleyton Hewitt (married)
Prince William / Kate Middleton
Prince Harry / Chelsy Davy
Jennifer Aniston / Vince Vaughn
Angelina Jolie / Brad Pitt
Christina Applegate / Lee Grivas
Nicole Kidman / Keith Urban
Naomi Watts / Liev Schreiber
Heath Ledger / Michelle Williams
Chris Martin / Gwyneth Paltrow (married)
Ashton Kutcher / Demi Moore (married)
Peter Andre / Katie ‘Jordan’ Price (married)
Sienna Miller / Jude Law
Kate Bosworth / Orlando Bloom
Maria Sharapova / Adam Levine
Catherine Zeta-Jones / Michael Douglas (married)
Alanis Morissette / Ryan Reynolds
Beyonce Knowles / Jay-Z
Johnny Depp / Vanessa Paradis
Once again, Oscars will span the Globes for nominees January 20, 2006
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If you missed Monday’s Golden Globes show, get ready for a rerun. The 78th annual Oscars show will look very similar, minus the empty champagne bottles littering tables and, hopefully, Drew Barrymore’s dress.
It’s all a matter of timing, something the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences appeared to have solved last year. For years, Oscar voters were accused of cribbing from Globes results when picking their nominees. In 2005, the timetable was changed so Academy Award nomination ballots were due before the Globes party, so imitation wasn’t possible.
The academy’s desire to distance itself from Globes voters carried over to awards night. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association leaned heavily toward The Aviator and Sideways in its voting. Oscar voters admired both films but saved its shiniest statuettes for Million Dollar Baby. The academy’s reputation for independent judging was briefly restored, along with the impression that the Oscars are the only movie awards that matter. (more…)
Q’orianka Kilcher, teen actress’ performance puts her on top of ‘World’ January 20, 2006
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She strolls very slowly into the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., apologizing for her tardiness, while chewing gum and smiling and shaking hands.And here comes her mom, bringing up the rear, with a video camera. Mom is intent on capturing everything (for a documentary), all this newness, the movie premieres, the newspaper interviews, the museum visitors doing “who’s that?” double takes. So, after a little negotiating — in German — Q’orianka (Cor-ee-AHN-ka, which means “Golden Eagle” in the ancient South American Andean language Quechua) Kilcher, the 15-year-old star of Terrence Malick’s “The New World,” does her mother’s bidding, and stands there, in the lobby where everybody can see her, holding up a copy of her very first magazine cover. (more…)
Q’orianka Kilcher on The New World: Interview January 19, 2006
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While most girls her age were preparing for their sophomore year of high school, Q’orianka Kilcher was preparing to make her big screen debut as Pocahontas in Terrence Malick’s The New World starring opposite Colin Farrell and Christian Bale.
Sitting in her hotel room in a red dress – almost an evening gown – that she made herself (she and her mother make all of her clothes), Q’orianka Kilcher is bubbly like a lot of teenage girls her age, but can on a dime turn on a precocious intelligence and bearing that is very much on display in her role as Pocahontas in the Terrence Malick film. (more…)
Holly Hunter has given birth to twins January 19, 2006
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LOS ANGELES Jan 18, 2006 — Holly Hunter, who voiced the role of superhero mom Helen Parr in “The Incredibles,” will have maternal experience to draw on if there’s a sequel.
The Oscar-winning actress has given birth to twins, People magazine reported Tuesday, citing Hunter’s publicist. Telephone messages left Wednesday for publicist Nicole Caruso were not immediately returned.
People reported that the children are the first for Hunter and her partner, British actor Gordon MacDonald. (more…)
‘American Idol’ premiere hits new audience high January 19, 2006
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The first episode of the talent contest’s fifth season was watched Tuesday by an audience of 35.5 million, a 6% increase over last year’s debut, according to preliminary Nielsen Media Research figures.
A total of 33.6 million viewers tuned in last year. The final rating for the new season’s two-hour opener were expected to vary slightly, if at all, from the preliminary figure, according to a Fox TV spokesman.
It was the most-watched entertainment program of the TV season so far, Fox said. (more…)
William Shatner sells kidney stone January 18, 2006
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An online casino has a piece of Captain Kirk.
Actor William Shatner has sold his kidney stone for $A33,275, with the money going to a housing charity, it was announced today.
Shatner reached an agreement yesterday to sell the stone to an online casino.
“This takes organ donors to a new height, to a new low, maybe. How much is a piece of me worth?” he said in a telephone interview.
The online charity is noted for its collection of oddities, which includes a partially eaten cheese sandwich said to contain the image of the Virgin Mary.
“This is a bold new addition to our fleet,” the website’s chief executive Richard Rowe said in a statement.
The money will go to Habitat for Humanity, which builds houses for the needy.
“This would be the first Habitat for Humanity house built out of stone,” joked Darren Julien, president of Los Angeles-based Julien’s Auctions, which handled the sale.
Shatner, who played Captain James T. Kirk on the original “Star Trek” TV series and won the Emmy for his role as a ethically challenged lawyer Denny Crane on “Boston Legal”, passed the stone last northern autumn. (more…)
The Game, Controversial Documentary Canceled January 17, 2006
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A new DVD which shows rapper The Game stealing a rim from a basketball court at arch-rival 50 Cent’s Connecticut home has been pulled from Interscope’s release schedule.
According to what I read on Daily Music News, the Film Stop Snitching Stop Lyin, was to be released at the beginning of last month but was delayed because of some issues. Read more about this unreleased Film Stop Snitching Stop Lyin and the delay here.
‘Masterpiece’ plans could include Winfrey January 17, 2006
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PASADENA, California (Hollywood Reporter) – If PBS’ pitch is persuasive, the upcoming season of “Masterpiece Theater” might carry the imprimatur “Oprah Winfrey Presents.”
The idea for a Winfrey sponsorship of the venerable PBS series was broached two years ago and will be presented again to Harpo, Winfrey’s production company, outgoing PBS president and CEO Pat Mitchell told reporters Saturday during the network’s portion of the winter Television Critics Assn. press tour in Pasadena.
“Oprah is incredibly philanthropic with her money and supports so many good causes,” Mitchell said. “This would be one.” (more…)
‘X-Files’ creator taking Fox TV to court January 17, 2006
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The creator of “The X-Files” has sued 20th Century Fox Television for breach of contract, contractual interference and other claims over payments allegedly owed to him from the hit television series.Chris Carter accuses the studio of reneging on terms of the deal because they were found to be “too favorable” to him, according to the lawsuit, filed in December in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Carter brought the case through his production company, Ten Thirteen, and is seeking unspecified damages.
The suit was filed by attorney Stanton “Larry” Stein, who represented “X-Files” star David Duchovny during a 1999 battle in which the actor fought for a higher share of profits from the show’s lucrative syndication deals. (more…)
‘24′ premiere racks up record numbers January 17, 2006
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Jack Bauer’s latest marathon workday got off to a good start Sunday, ratings-wise.The Fox drama “24″ notched its most-watched episode ever with its fifth-season premiere as the first of two back-to-back episodes got a boost from a primetime overrun (in East Coast and Midwestern markets) of the NFL’s NFC divisional playoff game between the Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears.
Airing from about 8:13-9:11 p.m. EST, the first episode of “24″ averaged 17 million viewers and a 7.3 rating in the adults 18-49 demographic (demographic share data for Sunday were not available Monday because of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday), according to preliminary estimates from Nielsen Media Research. The second hour of “24,” which ended at about 10:13 p.m. EST, held onto the majority of its lead-in to finish out with 15.5 million viewers and a 6.7 rating in adults 18-49. (more…)
