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Oscar MythBusting: One Day They'll Be Nominated!
2 December 2009 9:00 AM, PST | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
Most fans of established actors believe that one day their favorite will be nominated for an Oscar. In 2009 campaigns hopes are particularly high for Sandra Bullock, Alfred Molina, Colin Firth and Christopher Plummer. Fans of James McAvoy and Sam Rockwell still hold out longshot hope. But guess what? The odds are, generally speaking, against them on February 2nd (two months hence!) when the lucky 20 are called.
Most actors aren't ever nominated for the big prize. People seemed surprise to read in an old Oscar Mythbusting column I wrote years ago that the majority of nominated actors (approximately 67%) never receive a second nomination. But I did the research and it's true. Even less likely than a second nomination: a first one. Consider this...
The following (living) legends have still never been nominated despite rich bodies of work and several classic films or exuberantly praised performances: Mia Farrow, Isabelle Huppert, Christopher Plummer and Donald Sutherland. »
- NATHANIEL R
International Trailer for 'Tooth Fairy'
19 November 2009 10:09 PM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
Another sneak peek at comedy film "Tooth Fairy" has been shared through an international trailer. Although the 20th Century Fox has previously provided a preview video, the newly released clip manages to give a look at some never-before-seen scenes of the film.
Derek Thompson is a minor league hockey player whose nickname, "The Tooth Fairy", comes from his habit of knocking out opposing players' teeth. When he discourages a young boy's hope, Derek is sentenced to hard labor as a real tooth fairy, complete with the requisite tutu, wings and magic wand.
At first, the meanest man in hockey can't handle the task forced upon him. He finds himself bumbling and stumbling as he tries to furtively wing his way through strangers' homes, doing what tooth fairies do. But as he slowly adapts to his new position, he begins to rediscover his own forgotten dreams.
Coming from director Michael Lembeck, »
- AceShowbiz.com
International “The Tooth Fairy” Trailer
19 November 2009 4:31 PM, PST | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
The international trailer for the upcoming Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson family comedy, “Tooth Fairy,” has appeared online.
The movie centers on Derek “The Tooth Fairy” Thompson, a hard-charging minor league hockey player whose nickname comes from his habit of separating opposing players from their bicuspids. When Derek discourages a youngster’s hopes, he’s sentenced to one week’s hard labor as a real tooth fairy, complete with the requisite tutu, wings and magic wand. At first, Derek “can’t handle the tooth” – bumbling and stumbling as he tries to furtively wing his way through strangers’ homes…doing what tooth fairies do. But as Derek slowly adapts to his new position, he begins to rediscover his own forgotten dreams.
The Tooth Fairy co-stars Ashley Judd, Julie Andrews, Billy Crystal, and a little cameo by professional skateboarder, Ryan Sheckler.
The new 20th Century Fox movie is directed by Michael Lembeck (Santa »
- Allan Ford
Film oracle CinemaScore spells doom for The Box
19 November 2009 4:21 PM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
CinemaScore is the audience-reaction research tool of choice for the film industry - because of its uncanny accuracy. Not good news for Richard Kelly, whose latest film The Box has just been awarded a rare-as-Ed-Wood's-teeth F-grade
There can be no doubt that Cameron Diaz's new film has flopped. The Box, a horror thriller adapted from a short story by Richard Matheson by Donnie Darko director Richard Kelly, took just $7.5m (£4.5m) in its first weekend of release in the Us. The critics, too, were far from convinced.
But that's not the worst of it. Many films are panned far more viciously. Many films fail to make back their budget (The Box's is said to be about $30m). But few suffer the ignominious fate of being awarded an F grade by CinemaScore, the market research company which tots up opening-night audience reaction to major new releases.
How it works »
[DVD Review] Heat
17 November 2009 1:00 PM, PST | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »
Near the beginning of Adaptation, Charlie Kaufman, while advising his fictional brother Donald in the fine art of screenwriting, he suggests sarcastically that he “explore the notion that cop and criminal are really two aspects of the same person. See every cop movie ever made for other examples of this.” Really, he could save the time and just watch Heat. Of all the police/cop/heist crime movies of the 80s and 90s, probably none quite so completely embodies that “we’re not so different, you and I” dynamic that has been the last resort of screenwriters since the dawn of Hollywood. Nearly fifteen years on, this is both Heat’s greatest success and its greatest liability, because while nothing following in its footsteps has equaled it in scope or clarity, some of its drama has been rendered inert by the sheer number of well-funded directors who have tried, as »
- Anders Nelson
Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel and Justin Long Interview, Planet 51
16 November 2009 8:00 PM, PST | MoviesOnline.ca | See recent MoviesOnline news »
MoviesOnline sat down recently with Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel and Justin Long to talk about their new film, “Planet 51,” a galactic-sized animated alien adventure comedy.
When American astronaut Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker (Johnson) lands on Planet 51, he thinks he's the first person to step foot on it only to discover that this planet is inhabited by little green people who are happily living in a white picket fence world reminiscent of a cheerfully innocent 1950s America, and whose only fear is that it will be overrun by alien invaders...like Chuck! With the help of his robot companion "Rover" and his new friend Lem (Long), Chuck must navigate his way through the dazzling, but bewildering, landscape of Planet 51 in order to escape becoming a permanent part of the Planet 51 Alien Invaders Space Museum.
Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel and Justin Long are fabulous people and we really appreciated their time. »
Jessica Biel, Justin Long, and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Interview Planet 51
15 November 2009 1:31 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Last week, Sony held a press junket at the Griffith Observatory, here in Los Angeles, to help promote their upcoming animated movie Planet 51. Since the film takes place on another planet, I think the location was perfect. Also, almost every press day is held at a hotel, and it’s great to “shake and bake” the junket format. But while the location was different, that didn’t stop Jessica Biel, Justin Long, and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson from making all the journalists laugh during most of their press conference. While you may be sick of Justin Long and his Mac commercials, the guy is quick on his feet when reacting to questions. I was very impressed.
Anyway, after the jump to can either read the transcript of the press conference or listen to the audio. While I always think listening to the audio is better than reading a trancript, »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
Insider Challenge: Who's That Stylish Star?
13 November 2009 10:01 AM, PST | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »
Who's that stylish star? It's today's Insider Challenge! If you're still scratching your head, here's a hint: This Hollywood mom earned an Emmy nom as a trailer-trash ex-wife with the frequent catchphrase, "Oh, snap." Leave your guess in the comments below, then come back tomorrow for the answer! In our last challenge we asked: Who's walking the dogs? The answer: Ashley Judd
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- TheInsider
Slamming Taylor Swift's Cma Noms, Wynonna Judd Apologizes
13 November 2009 12:08 AM, PST | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »
Before Taylor Swift made a history by being the youngest artist ever to win the Country Music Association Awards' Entertainer of the Year title, Wynonna Judd has made a commentary to USA Today that dissed the younger songstress. But, she was quick to issue an apology through her website and clarifies her words.
"I understand that my comment about Taylor Swift's Entertainer of the Year nomination came across as a negative statement," she began her posting. " My intent was not to take anything away from her talent and contributions to the country music industry...all of which are truly unprecedented for an artist of Any age."
The sister of actress Ashley Judd went on to praise Swift. The posting on her message board ended with words, "Taylor is a beautiful, hard working young woman that deserves the success she has had and I support her as an artist and »
- celebrity-mania.com
Judd Is A Hollywood Hero
12 November 2009 4:11 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Ashley Judd was named a Hollywood Hero for her tireless charity work at a star-studded ceremony on Tuesday.
Morgan Freeman, Debra Messing and Mandy Moore turned out for the annual USA Today Hollywood Hero Awards in Los Angeles, with Judd receiving the night's highest honour.
The Double Jeopardy star has served as a Global Ambassador for Population Services International's YouthAIDS program since 2002, helping the organisation's HIV education and prevention drive.
And the actress admits she is honoured to be able to help out.
Judd says, "I'm just the front woman. I was just lucky that this wonderful organisation was put in my lap and I had the opportunity to be involved with them."
Previous recipients of the award include sports star Magic Johnson and actress Geena Davis. »
Blu-Ray Review: Michael Mann’s ‘Heat’ a Modern Masterpiece
11 November 2009 1:23 PM, PST | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – Michael Mann might first seem the ideal fit for Blu-Ray. He’s a notorious perfectionist, apparent in every frame of his remarkable output of films that includes such great modern classics as “Manhunter,” “The Insider,” “Collateral,” and “Public Enemies”. But one of Mann’s best films, “Heat,” recently released on Blu-Ray, is an interesting example of a director who has a vision that shouldn’t necessarily be overly polished by the HD format. The film looks like Mann wants it - gritty, dark, and like, well, actual film. It’s a release that some buyers may think doesn’t look “HD enough,” but to this Mann aficionado thinks that it looks just right.
Blu-Ray Rating: 4.5/5.0
As for the film itself, it’s one of the rare ’90s films that gets better every time I see it. It’s a battle of wills between two of the most legendary actors »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Morning Links - Jennifer Lopez Blocks Ex From Releasing Private Tapes
11 November 2009 9:30 AM, PST | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
Ojani Noa is not legally allowed to release private videos of himself and Jennifer Lopez - PopEater Celine Dion is no longer expecting her second child - Us Weekly Nicolas Cage says it was "unsettling" to be stalked by a mime - Celebitchy Fergie worked through some of her personal issues in therapy - Icydk Shaquille O'Neal's wife files for divorce - Fox 411 Ashley Judd gets a Hollywood Hero Award - Lifeline Live Rolling Stone Ron Wood finalizes his divorce - TMZ Playgirl is having trouble finding a place to shoot Levi Johnston - Gawker America's Next Top Model's J. Alexander is a dad - Wonderwall Rihanna isn't a diva when it comes to her tour rider - I'm Not Obsessed »
- PopSugar
Heat and Logan’s Run Blu-ray Reviews
10 November 2009 10:26 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Catalog titles Ftw. I am one of those rare people who enjoy being “double dipped.” I like upgrading to Blu-ray if I love a film, because you only get to watch a movie for the first time once, and so a different and better transfer is a reason (at least for me) to get excited about a film you’ve seen a number of times. When I would go see something in the theater on multiple occasions, I’d often go to different theaters (or failing that, different seats). My reviews of the Blu-rays of Heat and Logan’s Run after the jump.
Heat is one of the great American films. It took me a while to come to that, and I still think that Michael Mann’s finest film is The Insider, but there’s no denying Heat. Robert De Niro stars as Neal McCauley, a high line criminal who knows how to rob. »
- Andre Dellamorte
DVD Review: ‘Natural Born Killers’ Unrated Director’s Cut
10 November 2009 10:00 AM, PST | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
Oliver’s Stone’s Natural Born Killers is a movie that, even with its political and social overtones, still stands the test of time. It’s a bravura tour de force motion picture that still pushes the limits of the form to this day. And now, a brand new Uncut Version and Director’s Cut has been released by Warner Home Video, which is sure to delight fans of this controversial motion picture.
An extremely violent satire of modern media that still asks questions 15 years later, the film is a brutal, bloody, surreal and stylized journey along with terrible twosome Mickey and Mallory Knox. Their tri-state killing spree brings questions of the media and its obsession with “celebrity” into focus. Even though this film was created before people like Paris Hilton, or whomever, could be considered a “celebrity” simply by virtue of being on the Internet or videotaping themselves having sex, »
- Chris Ullrich
This Week On DVD and Blu-ray: November 10, 2009
10 November 2009 1:53 AM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
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Up I just reviewed the Blu-ray version of this release and may I just say it is worth every penny. Pixar films look phenomenal in high-definition and the word "flawless" is by no means a stretch. Along with my review I have also included a clip from the new animated short "Dug's Special Mission," so just click here for the video and full review details.
Oh, and if you want to buy it in store you can get a $10 off coupon right here. Monsters, Inc. Yup, it's Pixar week on Blu-ray as Monsters, Inc. joins Up as well as a gift pack version of Cars and this one too manages to impress greatly. There are a few new features, which I detailed in my review and I also included a sneak peek at the new roundtable feature in my review right here. »
- Brad Brevet
Jessica Biel talks A-team and Dwayne Johnson talks Witch Mountain Sequel, Tooth Fairy, Jonny Quest and Namor The Submariner
9 November 2009 5:05 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Earlier today I attended the press day for Sony’s new animated movie Planet 51 and in attendance were Jessica Biel, Dwayne Johnson and Justin Long. While I’ll have a transcript of the entire press conference in the coming days, since Jessica Biel talked about The A-Team and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson gave updates on a possible Witch Mountain sequel, Tooth Fairy, Jonny Quest and Namor the SubMariner, I figured you’d like to read what they had to say tonight.
While I’d love to report major news on any of the movies, it seems nothing is happening on a Witch Mountain sequel, Jonny Quest, or Namor the SubMariner. But the best news came from Jessica Biel who made it sound like The A-Team might be a lot of fun. Hit the jump for exact quotes:
Q: Can you tell us anything about The A-Team?
Jessica Biel: It’s going really well. »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
Heat Blu-ray Review
9 November 2009 10:12 AM, PST | TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news »
Though there are notable exceptions (Ali, Last of the Mohicans), it is not an unreasonable stretch that Michael Mann has made a career telling stories about cops and robbers. From Thief (1981) and Manhunter (1986) through Miami Vice (2006) and Public Enemies (2009), he has produced tense explorations into the cerebral underpinnings of what makes players tick both in and outside of our legal system. Heat (1995) could very well be considered his crowning achievement in this territory, and its two most iconic scenes epitomize what the writer/director's classic crime drama is all about.
The no holds bar shootout in downtown Los Angeles during a broad daylight bank heist escape is one of the most thrilling firefights put to celluloid and has been among my favorites to sample out of context on DVD over the years (and its all that more awesome on Blu-ray!). Not just a great piece of realistic, machismo gunplay, what »
Goran Visnjic joins Ewan McGregor in Beginners
9 November 2009 2:13 AM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
Goran Visnjic has joined Ewan McGregor, Melanie Laurent and Christopher Plummer in Olympus Pictures and Parts and Labor's "Beginners" indie drama. The logline is being kept under wraps so far. Production has already started in Los Angeles. Producing are Dean Vanech, Jay Von Hoy, Lars Knudsen, Leslie Urdang and Miranda de Pencier. Visnjic was last in "Helen" which showed at Sundance. That film is helmed and written by Sandra Nettelbeck and stars Ashley Judd. Visnjic is best known for his role in TV's "ER" as Dr. Luka Kovac. »
[DVD Review] Natural Born Killers: The Director’s Cut
29 October 2009 2:00 PM, PDT | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »
Natural Born Killers is the black sheep of the Oliver Stone filmography. Though it has received some critical acclaim, it has never received the same treatment as Stone’s more prestigious films like Platoon, Born on The Fourth of July and JFK. This comes from a host of factors. First, at the time of its release, the movie ironically became the primary target for a movement against violence in television and film. Second, and more importantly, it doesn’t really feel like an Oliver Stone film. Stone’s films are typically epic and historic, larger than life in their content and the lessons they teach. Nbk is larger than life too, but in a very different way. It attacks our sensibility about culture and the way we sense things. It tests our understanding of good and evil by proposing that no one is good.
The film follows Micky (Woody Harrelson »
- Michael Epstein
Blu-Ray Review: ‘Natural Born Killers’ Still Resonates Years Later
22 October 2009 7:59 PM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – Oliver Stone’s “Natural Born Killers” is easily one of the best films of the ’90s, an experimental, daring, visually mesmerizing study of not just violence but America’s obsession with it. At the peak of his directorial abilities, one of the best filmmakers of the ’80s and ’90s turned his lens on the way we turn evil people into tabloid heroes and he did it with such vibrant style that “Nbk” has just as much resonance as it did fifteen years ago.
Blu-Ray Rating: 4.5/5.0
Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis star as Mickey and Mallory Knox, a pair of love-crossed serial killers who have upgraded the exploits of Bonnie and Clyde for a new generation. Their dark pasts of fire and gasoline have exploded into the kind of story that journalists and TV shows dream about. Robert Downey Jr. co-stars as a journalist whose attention feed the murders of »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
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