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Holiday Movie Guide: The December Movies to Check Out (Part 1/2)
November 27, 2009 08:11:29When holiday season comes around, Hollywood offers a lot of
great movies to be enjoyed. With so many to watch this December, it is
easy to be distracted when choosing the ones that fit you best. But,
confuse no more as AceShowbiz has compiled this two-part holiday movie
guide to aid you in selecting which movies are worth your while in the
month of festivity.
Part I highlights on some of the much awaited movies of the year, whereas
Part II includes
heart-warming films and those designed for fun. In this part, AceShowbiz
presents two categories of movies, "A Definite Must-See" and "Watch Only
to Kill Time". Fascinating movies with various genres from the
action-packed "Sherlock Holmes" to the inspiring drama "Invictus"
can all be found here.
Christopher Gorham Joins Piper Perabo in New TV Series
July 30, 2009 03:07:40The blind assistant to Piper Perabo's character on "Covert Affairs" is found in Christopher Gorham. The actor will play a CIA military intelligence/special-ops agent named Auggie Anderson who got his sight damaged years ago during an assignment. He will be helping Perabo's Annie Walker in her job.
Annie is a CIA trainee who is apt in 6 languages and excels in everything she does. She joins the agency as her mysterious ex-lover becomes a particular interest to her bosses. She vows never to let herself be hurt again, but that proves to be a tall order.
Piper Perabo Tapped to New USA Pilot
July 02, 2009 03:07:55Piper Perabo is crossing the bridge to TV world by snapping up a lead role in USA Network's new spy thriller. Titled "Covert Affairs", the original series by the cable network will put Perabo in the position as a CIA trainee named Annie Walker.
In taking the role, the "Coyote Ugly" actress has to learn to speak 6 languages because her character has the ability to do so. Besides, Annie is a character that excels at anything she does. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Walker joins the CIA while still reeling over a mysterious ex-boyfriend who appears to be of particular interest to her new bosses. She vows never to let herself be hurt again, but that proves to be a tall order.
'Angels and Demons' Prevails at North American Box Office
May 18, 2009 09:05:10"Angels & Demons" has answered the often-thrown-in question on whether or not it could dethrone "Star Trek" by securing North American box office's top slot. Over the weekend, the sequel to 2006 hit "The Da Vinci Code" hauled in $46 million in ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada.
Despite its prominent rank at the box office this weekend, "Angels" did not meet industry's expectation which was projected around $53 million to $57 million. Compared to its predecessor, this Ron Howard-directed thriller earned much less since its opening bow was around 37% off from "Da Vinci" which stormed the box office with $77.1 million debut.
'Star Trek' Conquers the Box Office
May 11, 2009 10:05:41"Star Trek" has beamed itself to the #1 North American box office over the weekend. Pushing aside last week's champion "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", this J.J. Abrams-directed sci-fi collected $75.2 million from approximately 7,400 screens at 3,849 sites in its first weekend in theaters.
The stellar number has given the movie starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Eric Bana among many others the biggest Trek opening yet, beating out the franchise's previous record opening weekend by 1996's "Star Trek: First Contact". While among franchise restarts its opening bow could not overshadow "Wolverine"'s $85.1 million debut, it did outdo 2005's "Batman Begins" and 2006's "Superman Returns".
Full Nominees List of 2009 MTV Movie Awards
May 05, 2009 09:05:11With fans taking charge to select the nominees of 2009 MTV Movie Awards, "Twilight" came up topping the nomination field as MTV unveiled its contending films on Monday, May 4. The Catherine Hardwicke-directed vampire drama scored seven nods from the eleven categories available, nabbing Best Movie gong as well as placing two of its actors, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner in Breakthrough Performance Male.
Those two categories aside, "Twilight" also garnered a Best Female Performance nomination for leading actress Kristen Stewart. It also earned the chances to win the golden popcorn for Best Fight (Robert Pattinson vs. Cam Gigandet); for Best Kiss (Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson); and for a new category, Best Song From a Movie (Paramore's "Decode").
'Knowing' Tops North American Box Office
March 23, 2009 09:03:47Opened in theaters across the U.S. on Friday, March 20, "Knowing" has led the North American box office over the weekend and outsold its strongest competitors, "I Love You, Man" and "Duplicity" in the process. The Alex Proyas-directed thriller which was screened on approximately 4,300 screens at 3,332 sites has collected a solid bow with $24.6 million.
Starring Nicolas Cage as an astrophysicist who comes across an encrypted message containing prophecy of global cataclysm, the movie has become the actor's fifth-biggest movie opening of his career following "Ghost Rider", "National Treasure" and "National Treasure: Book of Secrets". It also marked Cage's ninth #1 film at the box office since 1997.
'Race to Witch Mountain' Blasts the Box Office, 'Watchmen' Plummets Down
March 16, 2009 10:03:53Opened in 3,187 theaters across the U.S. last Friday, March 13, Disney's "Race to Witch Mountain" has taken the top slot at the North American box office from last week champion "Watchmen". Exceeding analysts' expectation, the adventure comedy movie has raced to the #1 slot by garnering $24.4 million over the weekend.
While its opening bow wasn't as big as "Horton Hears a Who!", this Walt Disney Pictures' family-oriented adventure has soared above The Rock's previous starring movie by the mouse house, "The Game Plan". "Race to Witch Mountain" bow was also bigger than what "Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D", "The Last Mimzy" and "Sky High" had collected previously.
'Watchmen' Rules North American and Overseas Box Office
March 10, 2009 09:03:40Off to a decent-but-not-spectacular start with an estimated $4.6 million, "Watchmen" followed it through by securing both the #1 slot at the North American as well as the overseas box office. The highly-anticipated live-action movie from director Zack Snyder opened solidly with $55.2 million from the U.S. and Canadian markets, and with $27.5 million from the overseas market.
While "Watchmen" sales was far behind Snyder's another impressive movie "300" on its first weekend, the Warner Bros. Pictures film has secured the 12th place for the highest-grossing opening weekend for a comic book movie, trailing behind "Fantastic Four", at the North American box office. Still, if ticket-price inflation is calculated, it will be in the 20th position.
'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' Cast Hermione Granger's Mother
March 05, 2009 11:03:03With filming of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" falling into place a few weeks ago, an interesting casting report comes in. The Coleraine Times brought to the surface that actress Michelle Fairley has been picked up to play the Muggle dentist and the mother of Emma Watson's Hermione Granger.
Expressing her excitement of joining the blockbuster production, Fairley admitted, "I'm delighted as I've a lot of friends and family and their children who all love Harry Potter, so it's lovely to be involved. I've never seen any of the Harry Potter movies or read any of the books." On her role as Mrs. Granger, she additionally commented, "It's not a very large part, maybe three or four scenes which will take just a few days filming. But it's very nice indeed for me."
'Jonas Brothers 3D' Fails to Secure Top Slot at North American Box Office
March 02, 2009 12:03:17Predicted to gross in the $25 million range, "Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience" missed industry expectations by a clear mile. What makes it even worse, the 3-D concert movie toplined by musical trio Jonas Brothers did not even manage to get close to what its predecessor, "Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour", hauled in 2008.
While "Hannah Montana" concert tour movie which was shown in 683 sites collected an impressive $31.1 million during its opening weekend, "Jonas Brothers 3D" pulled in a disappointing bow of $12.5 million from 1,271 venues. On the box office chart, it also couldn't steal the top position from "Madea Goes to Jail", debuting second to the Tyler Perry's latest hit comedy.
Tyler Perry's 'Madea Goes to Jail' Locks Up Box Office Top Slot
February 23, 2009 02:02:23"Madea Goes to Jail", another comedy movie from filmmaker Tyler Perry, has become a big hit at the North American box office over the weekend. Bringing back to the big screen the tough-talking, pistol-packing granny, the Lionsgate film has sold $41 million worth of tickets from the 2,032 theaters it was screened.
With the impressive bow, "Goes to Jail" secured the top rank as the best opening for any Lionsgate release, surpassing the $33.6 million debut for "Saw III". It has also been claimed to be the fifth-biggest bow for any film in February by Lionsgate Entertainment Corp unit, and marked Perry's largest debut since his previous best opening was the $30 million bow for "Madea's Family Reunion" in 2006.
Full Winners List of 2009 Oscars
February 23, 2009 12:02:32And the Oscars coveted award of Best Motion Picture of the Year goes to "Slumdog Millionaire". This announcement consequently brings a total of eight nods for the film and a conclusion for this year's Academy Awards which was held at Los Angeles' Kodak Theater on Sunday, February 22.
The crew and stars of the movie were summoned to the stage by producer Christian Colson and director Danny Boyle. Colson said on the acceptance speech, "As you can see, our film was a collaboration of hundreds of people and I'm glad that so many of them could make it here tonight." The producer also added that "Slumdog" had virtually no money but a story that inspired "mad love" and a genius director.
2009 Oscars: 'Slumdog Millionaire' Sweeps Director and Music Categories
February 23, 2009 11:02:23"Slumdog Millionaire" has proven itself to be a strong contender at the 81st Academy Awards as the drama movie collected so far seven kudos. The Academy Awards has given "Slumdog" its seventh win when British filmmaker Danny Boyle was announced as the recipient of Best Achievement in Directing.
Handing out the statuette was actress Reese Witherspoon who joked before opening the envelope that a director is like a CEO in a film and sometimes can be like a "hostage negotiator". Having collected four kudos earlier, the Dev Patel and Freida Pinto-starrer film has also added Best Score and Best Song to their Oscar collections.
2009 Oscars: 'Benjamin Button' Gets Third, 'Slumdog Millionaire' Nabs Its Fourth
February 23, 2009 11:02:19Having collected the most nominations for the 81st Annual Academy Awards, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "Slumdog Millionaire" have answered the Academy's expectation by showing early leads. While the traveler-tale "Benjamin Button" landed its third prize with Best Visual Effects, the rag-to-riches drama "Slumdog" brought in two additional kudos.
In addition to Best Achievement in Cinematography and Best Adapted Screenplay, "Slumdog" has collected Best Achievement in Editing and Best Sound Mixing. Whereas Best Achievement in Editing was given to Chris Dickens and Best Sound Mixing to Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke and Resul Pookutty, the Best Visual Effects for "Benjamin Button" was awarded to Eric Barba, Steve Preeg, Burt Dalton and Craig Barron.
2009 Oscars: 'Slumdog Millionaire' Grabs Second Oscar Statuette
February 23, 2009 10:02:03Following the footsteps of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" in collecting two Oscars, "Slumdog Millionaire" scored another kudo at the 81st Annual Academy Awards. The rag-to-riches drama by Danny Boyle took Best Achievement in Cinematography for cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle.
The best cinematography award was presented by Natalie Portman and Ben Stiller, the latter lampooned Joaquin Phoenix before the announcement. Earlier, "Slumdog", the movie about a poor Indian boy who gets a shot at winning millions in a television game, has nailed Best Adapted Screenplay for Simon Beaufoy.
2009 Oscars: Penelope Cruz Steals First Academy Statuette
February 23, 2009 09:02:12An Oscar has gone to Penelope Cruz. On Sunday, February 22 at the gala ceremony of the 81st Annual Academy Awards, the 34-year-old actress has earned her first Academy Awards kudo as she was named the Best Supporting Actress.
Cruz received the coveted prize for her performance as the tempestuous ex-wife of Juan Antonio, Maria Elena, in Woody Allen's romantic comedy "Vicky Cristina Barcelona". For the title, she beat fierce competitions, Amy Adams and Viola Davis of "Doubt", Taraji P. Henson of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and Marisa Tomei of "The Wrestler".
'Friday the 13th' Slashes North American Box Office
February 16, 2009 09:02:20"Friday the 13th" has proven to be the one horror movie to watch. Opening in 3,105 theaters on Friday, February 13, the remake of the 1980 slasher film won the three-day weekend of the North American box office with $40.6 million and denied "He's Just Not That Into You" from taking the top of the chart for the second week in a row.
The Marcus Nispel-directed horror movie did not only land atop the box office, but also scored the best opening ever for a horror movie, topping the $39.1 million debut of "The Grudge", the 2004's English-language remake of the Japanese horror thriller "Ju-On". Additionally, this movie which was made with $19 million budget has recouped the production costs in its first day screening, earning $19.4 million.
Movie Winners List of 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards
February 13, 2009 11:02:47"The Secret Life of Bees" has come out victorious at the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards. On Thursday night, February 12, the female-driven drama that has dominated the awards nominations with nine nods walked away with two top honors, the Outstanding Motion Picture as well as Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture for its helmer Gina Prince-Bythewood.
For the Outstanding Motion Picture title, the movie about a tormented young girl finding solace in the world of beekeeping beat out "Cadillac Records", "Miracle at St. Anna", "Seven Pounds" and "The Family That Preys". As for Gina Prince-Bythewood, she bested over Darnell Martin of "Cadillac Records", Patrik Ian Polk of "Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom", Spike Lee of "Miracle at St. Anna" and Tyler Perry of "The Family That Preys".
'He's Just Not That Into You' So Into North American Box Office
February 09, 2009 10:02:18Debuted in theaters on Friday, February 6, star-studded romantic comedy "He's Just Not That Into You" has exceeded expectation and taken over the top slot at the North American box office over the weekend. Earning $7 million more than second place "Taken", the film based on the popular bestseller book by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo opened with $27.9 million bow.
According to Paul Dergarabedian, president of Media by Numbers, "He's Just Not That Into You" is the latest movie led by strong female characters to have scored big at the box office, following the footsteps of "Sex and the City", "Twilight" and "Mamma Mia!". "Women continue to drive box office in a big way," he said. "And we still continue to, mistakenly, underestimate the power of the female audience."
Winners of 2009 Evening Standard British Film Awards Announced
February 02, 2009 01:02:07Trophies of the 2009 Evening Standard British Film Awards have been handed out on Sunday, February 1. In a private dinner hosted by Standard editor Veronica Wadley, Steve McQueen's dramatisation of IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands' last days, "Hunger", has been hailed as Best Film, beating out "Frost/Nixon" and "Unrelated".
While "Hunger" won the top prize, "Slumdog Millionaire" director Danny Boyle and actress Kate Winslet were shunned away from the kudo they were up for. Boyle, who was named Best Director by the Directors Guild of America on Saturday, January 31, lost to "The Reader" director Stephen Daldry, and Winslet, who won two Golden Globes earlier this year for her performances in "The Reader" and "Revolutionary Road" has to see the Best Actress title go to "Julia" star, Tilda Swinton.
'Taken' Steals Box Office Top Slot From 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop'
February 02, 2009 12:02:15Debuted on Friday, January 30, 20th Century Fox kidnapping thriller "Taken" has shot up to the top of the North American box office chart. Seizing $24.7 million over the three-day weekend, the Pierre Morel-directed film has won over "Paul Blart: Mall Cop", which has dominated the box office for two weekends in a row.
"Taken" doesn't stop only at stealing "Paul Blart" #1 position since it has also secured itself as the second-biggest Super Bowl opening. The Liam Neeson-starring CIA thriller lands behind "Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour", which collected $31.1 million over 2008 Super Bowl weekend.
'Underworld: Rise of the Lycans' Settled for Second Slot at Box Office
January 27, 2009 08:01:35Vampire horror movie "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" should be satisfied with a second place position at the North American box office. Though grossing $20.8 million on its opening weekend, the Patrick Tatopoulos-directed film was still unable to steal the top position from "Paul Blart: Mall Cop".
"Rise of the Lycans" actually started the weekend strong. On Friday, January 23, it led the box office with $7.9 million in its pocket and overshadowed the $5.6 million bow of "Paul Blart". As the weekend ended, it was then unveiled that the "Underworld" prequel has become the weakest of the "Underworld" franchise as "Underworld: Evolution" opened to $26.9 million and "Underworld" brought in $21.8 million in its first weekend.
Complete Nominees List of the 81st Academy Awards
January 23, 2009 09:01:39On Thursday morning, January 22, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have unveiled to the world their selection of nominees for the 81st Annual Academy Awards. Announced by Academy president Sid Ganis and Academy Award-winner Forest Whitaker at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, the nominations were dominated by "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button".
Having been shunned away from any kudos at the 66th Golden Globe Awards, the David Fincher's drama has picked up 13 nods, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress for Taraji P. Henson and Best Leading Actor for Brad Pitt. The movie about a man born in his eighties has landed a Best Original Score nomination for composer Alexandre Desplat, and received seven gongs for technical categories as well.
Winners of 2009 Online Film Critics Society Awards
January 20, 2009 12:01:45Online Film Critics Society have announced the winners of 2009 Online Film Critics Society Awards on Monday, January 19. Among those lucky enough to bring home the kudos were Warner Bros.' superhero movie "The Dark Knight", Magnet Releasing's horror drama "Let the Right One In (2008)" and Disney/Pixar animation "Wall-E".
Both "The Dark Knight" and "Let the Right One In" collected four prizes each, while "Wall-E" nabbed three. "Dark Knight" won Best Director for Christopher Nolan, Best Supporting Actor for Heath Ledger, Best Cinematography for Wally Pfister, and Best Original Score for James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer.
'Paul Blart: Mall Cop' Captures Holiday Box Office
January 20, 2009 09:01:36"Paul Blart: Mall Cop" keeps digging gold at the box office chart over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend. After nailing the #1 slot of the three-day weekend box office, the Kevin James' latest comedy movie secures the revenue chart's top spot, hauling in $39.2 million over the four-day weekend.
According to Rentrak, with the nearly $40 million bow, "Paul Blart" easily becomes the second-best January opening behind "Cloverfield", which raked in $46.1 million over the four-day MLK weekend in 2008. Produced for $26 million, the PG-comedy has earlier landed atop the North American box office with $31.8 million over the three-day weekend.
'Paul Blart: Mall Cop' Is Three-Day Weekend Box Office King
January 19, 2009 09:01:19"Paul Blart: Mall Cop" has presented an impressive opening weekend at the North American box office. Knocking down Clint Eastwood's drama "Gran Torino" from the #1 position and exceeding expectations, the Kevin James' PG-rated comedy pulled in $31.8 million over the three-day weekend.
Having an even appeal to basically everybody, the movie about a bumbling security guard who takes on a gang of thieves were watched by those under and over the age 25 with the percentage of 56% to those under 25 and 44% to those over 25. Rory Bruer, president of worldwide distribution for Sony, also claimed that the movie is expected to reach $40 million over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday by the end of Monday, January 19.
2009 Evening Standard British Film Awards Announces Nominees
January 14, 2009 01:01:04Hot on the heels of the 66th Golden Globe Awards celebration last Sunday, January 11, British newspaper Evening Standard announced the nominations of the 2009 Evening Standard British Film Awards. On Tuesday, January 13, it was made public that "Frost/Nixon", "Slumdog Millionaire", "Hunger" and "The Reader" are among those vying for the awards.
"Frost/Nixon" and "Hunger" were both up for the Best Film title along with Joanna Hogg-directed "Unrelated". The two had also secured a nod for Best Actor category, Michael Sheen for "Frost/Nixon" and Michael Fassbender for "Hunger". "Frost/Nixon", in addition, had collected a Best Screenplay gong for its scribbler Peter Morgan, while "Hunger" gave its editor Joe Walker a chance to win an award in the Technical Achievement field.
Full Winners List of The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards
January 12, 2009 11:01:36The list of people and work of arts triumphing at the 66th Golden Globe Awards is completed with the announcement of Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Television Series - Drama winners. "Slumdog Millionaire" wins over "The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button", "Frost/Nixon", "The Reader", "Revolutionary Road" while "Mad Men" beats "House M.D.", "Dexter", "In Treatment" and "True Blood".
In the movie category, Danny Boyle's "Slumdog" has dominated the field, sweeping away four prizes, including Best Director and Best Screenplay. Double winners listed are "The Wrestler" and Kate Winslet. Rounding up the wins for each TV network is HBO with 7, NBC with 3 and AMC with 1. "John Adams" in particular earns four, one notch higher than what "30 Rock" gets.
The 66th Golden Globes' Best Director Goes to 'Slumdog Millionaire'
January 12, 2009 10:01:05Another Golden Globe statuette falls to "Slumdog Millionaire" bag. Having won the Best Screenplay and Best Original Score, the Fox Searchlight Pictures drama has brought recognition to its director Danny Boyle as the Hollywood Foreign Press Association unveiled their winners of the 66th annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, January 11.
For the title, Boyle overshadowed other directors in the category, Stephen Daldry of "The Reader", David Fincher of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", Ron Howard of "Frost/Nixon" and Sam Mendes of "Revolutionary Road". Boyle was presented the award by Emma Thompson and Dustin Hoffman.
'Slumdog Millionaire' Earned Four Kudos at 66th Golden Globes
January 12, 2009 09:01:35"Slumdog Millionaire" has added four Golden Globe statuettes to its awards collection. On Sunday, January 11 at the 66th Annual Golden Globes Awards, the Danny Boyle-directed drama about a poor Indian boy getting a shot at winning millions in a television game show has collected Best Screenplay in Motion Picture for its screenwriter Simon Beaufoy and Best Original Score for its composer A.R. Rahman among others.
The award of Best Screenplay was presented by "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" co-stars, Elizabeth Banks and Seth Rogen, while the award for Best Score was given away by P. Diddy and Kate Beckinsale. Having already collected kudos in those categories, "Slumdog" also brought a Best Director prize for its helmer Danny Boyle, and was hailed Best Dramatic Picture nearing the end of the awards' ceremony.
Movie Nominees of 13th Annual Art Directors Guild Awards
January 10, 2009 11:01:54Honoring the excellence in production design, the Art Directors Guild announced its nominees for the 2008 Excellence in Production Design Awards on Friday, January 9. Among those in the awards' shortlist are Gus Van Sant's gay icon biopic "Milk", Christopher Nolan's superhero film "The Dark Knight" and Danny Boyle's rag-to-riches drama "Slumdog Millionaire".
"Milk" received the nod for the period film category. It will be up against "Changeling", "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", "Doubt" and "Frost/Nixon". "Dark Knight", on the other hand, is on the run for best production design for a fantasy film alongside "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull", "Iron Man", "The Spiderwick Chronicles" and "Wall-E".
Another Guild Nomination for 'The Dark Knight', 61st DGA Awards
January 09, 2009 10:01:15"The Dark Knight" has scored in another nod from the Guilds, this time from the 61st Annual DGA Awards. The announcement came in Thursday, January 8, when Directors Guild of America Third Vice President Taylor Hackford announced the five nominees for the awards.
The superhero film placed director Christopher Nolan on the run for the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2008 title. He will be competing against Danny Boyle of "Slumdog Millionaire", David Fincher of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", Ron Howard of "Frost/Nixon" and Gus Van Sant of "Milk".
'The Dark Knight' Among WGA Awards 2009 Nominees
January 08, 2009 10:01:05"The Dark Knight" has bagged another prestigious awards' nomination. After collecting a nod for its producers from the 20th Producers Guild Awards, the superhero movie starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger earned a 2009 Writers Guild Awards' count for its writers from the Writers Guild of America on Wednesday, January 7.
Contending for the adapted screenplay kudo, "Dark Knight" enlisted its writers team consisting of Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer. The trio will be in competition with Eric Roth and Robin Swicord of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", John Patrick Shanley of "Doubt", Peter Morgan of "Frost/Nixon" and Simon Beaufoy of "Slumdog Millionaire".
Producers Guild of America Announces 2009 Awards' Movie Nominees
January 06, 2009 11:01:39On Monday, January 5, Producers Guild of America has unveiled the film nominees for its 20th annual awards. Through the announcement, it is revealed that summer blockbuster "The Dark Knight" and traveler tale "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" are among the contenders for the 20th Annual Producers Guild Awards (PGA).
With the nomination, the producers of the two different genre movies are on the run for the Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures prize. They will be up against strong competitors as they are listed along with "Frost/Nixon", and critics' favorites, "Milk" and "Slumdog Millionaire".
'Hairspray 2' Gets 'White Lipstick' as Working Title
January 06, 2009 10:01:25The sequel of 2007 musical comedy "Hairspray" has got its working title. Giving update to MTV on the follow-up movie, director Adam Shankman spurts out that the sequel will be called "Hairspray 2: White Lipstick" saying, "Let's put it this way: It's called 'Hairspray 2: White Lipstick.' [That's a] butch title."
Shankman, whose latest film, "Bedtime Stories", ranked second at the box office, in addition states that the "White Lipstick" title came from John Waters' 1988 "Hairspray" which was originally entitled "White Lipstick" after the Sixties fashion fad. "That's what the treatment was called!'White Lipstick'," he simply says.
Winners of the 43rd National Society of Film Critics Awards Announced
January 05, 2009 01:01:40National Society of Film Critics have selected their best of 2008. At Sardi's Restaurant in New York on Saturday, January 3, the 63-member society compiled of critics from around the country have chosen Sean Penn as the year's best actor for his portrayal of gay-rights icon Harvey Milk in "Milk" and given "Happy-Go-Lucky" the most awards.
Collecting four kudos from the 43rd National Society of Film Critics Awards, drama comedy "Happy-Go-Lucky" brought home Best Director and Best Screenplay prizes for Mike Leigh. It also nabbed Best Actress for its star Sally Hawkins and Best Supporting Actor for Eddie Marsan. For her Best Actress award, Hawkins overshadowed Melissa Leo of "Frozen River" and Michelle Williams of "Wendy and Lucy".
'Marley and Me' Remains Top Dog at the Box Office
January 05, 2009 09:01:20For the second time in a row, "Marley & Me" leads the way at the North America box office. Still leading ahead "Bedtime Stories" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", the dog tale starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston collects $24.3 million over the weekend ending Sunday, January 4.
With the additional revenue, it becomes the first Christmas holiday picture to hit the $100 million mark, pulling in a total of $106.7 million after 11 days of screening. Its success in breaking the $100 million milestone also marks Aniston's second consecutive $100 million-plus movie, following her precious hit movie, the 2006's romantic comedy "The Break-Up", which finished with $118.7 million.
Who Are to Return to 'Hairspray' Sequel
January 03, 2009 11:01:24While many of the speculations around "Hairspray 2" development are yet to be confirmed, Nikki Blonsky shares who are willing to return in a heartbeat for the sequel of "Hairspray". In an interview with OK! Magazine, she gushes, "Zac [Efron] has said he'd love to do it again, and I know Brittany Snow is down for sure."
The 20-year-old then adds that she has no idea whether Amanda Bynes will reprise her role as Penny Pingleton. "I don't know about Amanda. I hope she will," she says. On the possibility of her returning as Tracy Turnblad, she is quick to express her willingness to do the part once again, "I want to put on my Tracy Turnblad wig again and dance my little heart out."
'Yes Man' Says Yes to No. 1 Box Office
December 22, 2008 09:12:29Overshadowing last weekend champ "The Day the Earth Stood Still", Jim Carrey's latest comedy, "Yes Man", has topped the North American box office. Making its debut in theaters on Friday, December 19, the Warner Bros. Pictures comedy has brought in $18.3 million over the three-day weekend of screening in about 3,434 theaters.
The weekend bow gave Carrey a better Christmas comedy debut. The comedian's previous Christmas comedy, "Fun With Dick and Jane", opened in theaters with $14.4 million in 2005. Hence, it marked Carrey's best live-action opening since his "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" debuted with $30 million in December 2004.
Complete List of Movie Nominees for 15th SAG Awards
December 19, 2008 09:12:44Announcing their nominees selection for the 15th Annual SAG Awards on Thursday, December 18, Screen Actors Guild embraced "Doubt", giving the John Patrick Shanley's drama the most nominations. In the announcement made by Angela Bassett and Eric McCormack, it was revealed that the movie received five counts, including nod for outstanding performance by a motion picture cast.
For the cast ensemble title, "Doubt" will have to face tough contenders, "Frost/Nixon", "Milk", "Slumdog Millionaire" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". Beside the cast ensemble category, the movie about sexual and religious power struggles at a Bronx Catholic school in 1964 has also secured nominations for each of its major cast member, Meryl Streep for leading actress category, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams and Viola Davis for the supporting actor and actress categories.
'Slumdog Millionaire' and 'Wall-E' Share 2008 Boston Society of Film Critics Awards' Top Price
December 15, 2008 01:12:55Winners of the 2008 Boston Society of Film Critics Awards have been named. At the organization's annual meeting on Sunday, December 14, "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Wall-E" have been hailed BSFC Awards' best picture. In tie for the best picture prize, both "Slumdog" and "Wall-E" collected one other prize, "Slumdog" received Best Film Editing kudo, whereas "Wall-E" was dubbed Best Animated Film.
Apart from those two movies, "Milk" has dominated the awards recipients' list with three awards. Bringing home Best Director recognition for its director Gus Van Sant, the biopic movie about Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be voted into public office in America, has nailed the Best Screenplay kudo and its leading actor Sean Penn was in tie with Mickey Rourke of "The Wrestler".
New York Film Critics Circle Hailed 'Milk' 2008 Best Film
December 11, 2008 09:12:33Gaining awards momentum, "Milk" shows its domination by collecting three awards from New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC). On Wednesday, December 10, the biopic drama from director Gus Van Sant has been named the Best Picture of 2008 by the organization of film reviewers from New York-based publications.
Snagging two more kudos from the 2008 NYFCC, the movie about the gay-rights icon Harvey Milk who was tragically murdered a year after he was elected to public office brought recognitions for two of its performers, Sean Penn and Josh Brolin. Penn won the coveted Best Actor for his performance as Milk, while Brolin got the Best Supporting Actor prize for his portrayal of Dan White.
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Dubs 'Wall-E' Best Picture of 2008
December 10, 2008 11:12:10As Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) named the top achievements in 2008 on Tuesday, December 9, "Wall-E" comes out victorious, nailing the coveted title of the Best Picture of the Year. Winning over runner-up"The Dark Knight", the Andrew Stanton-directed film has become the first ever animation movie to be given the title by the association.
In the announcement made by Lael Loewenstein, President of the LAFCA, it is also let out that Danny Boyle has been dubbed as Best Director for "Slumdog Millionaire", while Sean Penn has been hailed as Best Actor for his portrayal of Harvey Milk in "Milk". Moreover, other winners also include Best Actress Sally Hawkins, Best Supporting Actor Heath Ledger and Best Supporting Actress Penelope Cruz.
Full Nominees List of the 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards
December 10, 2008 11:12:28On Tuesday, December 9, the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) has unveiled their selections of movies and performers to compete in the 14th annual Critics' Choice Awards. Through the press conference at the MTV Network studios in Times Square, it is revealed that both "Milk" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" have shown strong domination with eight nominations for the awards.
The two drama movies will be up against each other in five categories, Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writer, Best Composer, Best Acting Ensemble and Best Actor, Sean Penn for "Milk" and Brad Pitt for "Benjamin Button". Beside those nods, "Milk" has also given two Best Supporting Actor gongs for James Franco and Josh Brolin, while "Benjamin Button" lands Best Actress count for Cate Blanchett and Best Supporting Actress nomination for Taraji P. Henson.
Nominees of the 13th Annual Satellite Awards Announced
December 01, 2008 01:12:08The awards season has been kicked off as International Press Academy announces its nominees for the 13th Annual Satellite Awards on Sunday, November 30. Through the 22 categories for feature film, it is revealed that "Frost/Nixon", "Milk", "The Dark Knight", "Slumdog Millionaire", "Revolutionary Road", "Australia" and "Quantum of Solace" are among the strong contenders for the coveted awards since each of them receives multiple nods.
Competing for the Best Drama Film category are The Reader", "Slumdog Millionaire", "Revolutionary Road", "Frost/Nixon", "Milk" and "Frozen River". Meanwhile, "Happy-Go-Lucky", "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist", "Vicky Cristina Barcelona", "Tropic Thunder", "In Bruges" and "Choke" are listed as the contenders for Best Comedy or Musical Film.
'Hairspray 2' to See Zac Efron's Link Channeling Inner Austin Powers
November 27, 2008 10:11:57In "Hairspray 2", Zac Efron's character, Link, may be seen bringing out his inner Austin Powers. The possibility has been outed when "Hairspray" director Adam Shankman talks about the development of the drama musical sequel to Entertainment Weekly. Giving out further, the filmmaker also noted that Link will "become steeped in the British Invasion".
Aside from revealing what Efron's heartthrob character will be dealing with, the director of forthcoming "Bedtime Stories" also shares that Tracy Turnblad and her friends will face "a time of serious change". This time, they have to navigate their way through the "next era of music", the late '60s.
Full Nominees List of 11th British Independent Film Awards
October 29, 2008 02:10:34The nominees for the eleventh annual British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) have been announced. On Tuesday, October 28, at Soho House in London, it is unveiled that IRA prison drama "Hunger" and crime comedy "In Bruges" have dominated the list by collecting seven nominations each.
Both of them will battle it out for the title of Best British Independent Film, contending also with "Slumdog Millionaire", "Man on Wire" and "Somers Town". They will also go head-to-head for Best Screenplay and Best Debut Director. The latter is also known as The Douglas Hickox Award.
Exclusive Footage of 'Watchmen' and 'Friday the 13th' to Be Featured at 'Scream 2008'
October 15, 2008 09:10:56On October 21, fans will be treated with exclusive never-before-seen footage of "Watchmen" and "Friday the 13th" at the Third Annual Scream Awards, "Scream 2008". The exciting news was revealed by Spike TV on Tuesday, October 14, through the press release on the honoring of Anthony Hopkins as the recipient of the first-ever Legend Award.
Beside uncovering the world premiere of the footage from the two Warner Bros. highly anticipated movies, the network also came out with more names for the presenters, including Malin Akerman, Selma Blair, Milla Jovovich, Jaime King, Paz Vega, filmmaker Frank Miller, director Jon Favreau, and Michael C. Hall and the cast of "Dexter". Additionally, The Smashing Pumpkins and Kerli have been appointed to be the performers, Pumpkins with their new hit "G.L.O.W." and Kerli with "Walking On Air".
'Hairspray' Sequel En Route, Queen Latifah Said
September 24, 2008 10:09:40Queen Latifah has backed the foregoing report about the sequel treatment of hit 2007 comedy musical "Hairspray". Sharing her insight on the matter to MTV News, the actress/hip hop artist stated that she has recently got an e-mail about the sequel saying, "I got an e-mail from people connected to the last movie. It said: 'Keep your ears peeled.'"
Further, the 38-year-old also mentioned that her character Motormouth Maybell will return to the follow-up movie alongside the other original characters and she is up for it. Though noting further that she doesn't have a clue on the possible storyline, she insisted that Adam Shankman and John Waters are developing the material. "I don't know what he's writing or what the concept is," she claimed. "But I'm glad they're doing another 'Hairspray,' and I'm glad he's writing it."
'Me and Orson Welles' Premiered at 2008 Toronto Intl. Film Festival
September 06, 2008 12:09:27"Me and Orson Welles", Cinetic Media-produced movie, has lighted up the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival on Friday, September 5 with its premiere. Holding the special event at Ryerson Theatre, Toronto, the world premiere saw the attendance of Zac Efron, Claire Danes, Christian McKay, Hugh Dancy and director Richard Linklater.
Gossip Girls reported that Efron arrived to the first full screening event along with his co-star Danes. On the evening, the "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" lead man was dressed in a brown suit completed with a white button-up shirt, skinny brown tie and a pair of wingtip shoes, while Danes wore dark blue mini dress.
2008 San Diego Comic Con Wrap Up (Part 2/2)
July 28, 2008 01:07:07With the 2008 San Diego Comic Con wrapping up on Sunday, July 27, more and more news as well as posters and footages about upcoming feature films were pouring out. The last two days of the special event (July 26 & July 27) were filled with posters from "Watchmen" to updated report from "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra".
Providing a follow-up report to the previous San Diego Comic Con Wrap Up, Aceshowbiz let out the recap of these final two days at the Comic Con.
Miley Cyrus Is Young Artist Awards' Leading Young Actress in TV Series
April 01, 2008 11:04:26Winning two Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards; Favorite Female Singer and Favorite Television Actress, at its 21st annual awards show Saturday, March 29, Miley Cyrus adds one more nod into her award resume. The teen sensation wins the Leading Young Actress in TV Series category for the 29th Annual Young Artist Awards, besting the likes of Emma Roberts and Jamie Lynn Spears among others.
Her Emmy Award-nominated TV series "Hannah Montana", meanwhile, nabs the Best Family Television Series Award from its heavy contenders; "Life Is Wild", "The Naked Brothers Band", "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide", "Out of Jimmy's Head", "The Winner", and "Zoey 101." Though so, "Hannah Montana" lost the Best Young Ensemble Performance In A TV Series Award to Cartoon Network's "Out of Jimmy Head."
Claire Danes to Be Zac Efron's Love Interest in 'Orson Welles'
February 01, 2008 09:02:32The beautiful falling star in "Stardust" Claire Danes has joined the cast of "Me and Orson Welles". Reportedly, the 28-year-old Golden Globe-winning actress will star opposite "High School Musical" hunk Zac Efron playing as his love interest.
Joining her in the cast as well are "The Illusionist" actor Eddie Marsan, "Becoming Jane" co-star Leo Bill and "28 Weeks Later" star Imogen Poots. The four new cast members will add to the already-signed key-actors, Efron, Christian McKay and Ben Chaplin.
14th Annual SAG Awards Nominees Revealed
December 21, 2007 10:12:21Completed the voting from its two randomly selected panels which each comprises of 2,100 members, Screen Actors Guild finally listed out nominations for the 14th edition of its SAG Awards on December 20, 2007 at the Pacific Design Center's Silver Screen Theater in West Hollywood.
Announced by actors Jeanne Tripplehorn and Terrence Howard, the substantial labor union made surprising decision by hailing road movie "Into the Wild" as the top contender with four nods in total. Trailing behind are "Michael Clayton" and "No Country for Old Men" which each score three mentions, including that in best supporting actor category.
Thousands of Families and Friends Attended Pimp C's Funeral
December 14, 2007 10:12:39Bun B, Chamillionaire, Mike Jones, Trae and Willie D of the Geto Boys were among thousands of families and friends saying farewell to Pimp C in a funeral held Thursday, December 13 at the Robert A. Bowers Civic Center in the rapper's southeast Texas hometown of Port Arthur.
As the funeral service was about to begin, instrumentals of the music that made Pimp C famous were played over the sound system and when the music stopped playing the Rev. John R. Adolph began a prayer. The religious ceremony also included the reading of a resolution by the mayor of Port Arthur and remembrances by Jeff Sledge of Jive Records and Pimp C's mother, Weslyn Monroe who said her only son was in heaven.
Two More Planned for Chronicles of Narnia Series
October 08, 2007 11:10:07
It's true that we can expect one big screen installment of the "Chronicles of Narnia" series to come up each May for the next few years as announced by the producers at this year's Comic-Con. Titles for the second and the third have already been revealed along with their respective scheduled release, but how about the fourth and fifth?
Lucky for us, the co-founder and president of Walden Media, the studio holding rights to the film franchise of the C.S. Lewis books, Cary Granat has an early answer to the question. While promising that the upcoming "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" will be easily distinguishable from its predecessor, the man has pointed out to Variety that "The Silver Chair" might be the best bet for the fourth with "The Magician's Nephew" popping up next. Though so, Granat did advise that there are a multitude of possibilities for the plan.
2007 Teen Choice Awards Movie Winners Unveiled
August 27, 2007 12:08:49
The teens finally made their choices on their most favorites this year as the 2007 Teen Choice Awards delightfully listed out its winners in the ceremony taking place Sunday night (August 26) at Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Coming out as the big winner in movie categories was summer blockbuster flick "Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End" for it not only was named Choice Movie: Action Adventure but also led its stars Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, and Bill Nighy to take the titles of best action adventure actor, actress, and villain, respectively.
2007 Lollapalooza Three Days Report
August 06, 2007 10:08:07
2007 Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park has taken center stage in music buzz last weekend. The annual festival that celebrates the greatest alternative acts kicked off Friday, August 3 on a hot but pleasant weather, mainly due to the worthy performances in all its three days.
LCD Sound system only gave the best opening on day 1 by delivering beats that audience have been dying for. The group raved through their sets mostly containing materials from latest CD "Sound of Silver" before moving on with the Grammy-winning hit "Daft Punk is Playing at My House". The subject mentioned in the title served their part moments later highlighting the event with extended version of "One More Time" and their debut album's hit "Around the World".
John Mayer and Sarah Silverman Among Stars Model for Clothing Giant Gap
July 31, 2007 09:07:07
John Mayer and Sarah Silverman, they are among numbers of celebrities recruited to pose for Gap's fall ad campaign, "Classics Redefined," captured by acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz.
The singer and comedian are joining the likes of Forest Whitaker, Liev Schreiber, Lucy Liu, Regina King, Selma Blair and Ken Watanabe, all of whom pose for the campaign to be featured across Canada online and outdoors as well as in the September issues of magazines, like Elle Canada, Fashion, Flare and Wish among others.
Weekend North American Box Office of July 20-22, 2007
July 23, 2007 10:07:28
It's obvious now that moviegoers are rather inclined to have laughs in spending their weekend in theaters this time as "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" surprisingly goes straight to the top place of weekend domestic box office ended July 22 despite bad reviews.
Raking in a hefty $34.2 million, the Universal comedy thereby successfully knocks "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" down to number two, but, on the other hand, only makes a narrow gap between them for the fifth installment of the teen wizard adventures turns out to score slightly below at $32.5 million.
David Strathairn Treats the "Sisters" Well
June 22, 2007 04:06:27
After a stint in thriller genre through "Fracture", now comes a horror turn for David Strathairn as The Hollywood Reporter has learned that the Oscar-nominated actor is coming onboard to join Elizabeth Banks in DreamWorks Pictures' "A Tale of Two Sisters."
An Americanized version of the 2003 Korean flick "Janghwa, Hongryeon", the project revolves around two sisters who return home after spending time in a mental institution. Banks has already billed as their cruel, obsessive stepmother while Strathairn is said to portray their concerned father.
The Killers, Muse Heading to San Diego's "Street Scene"
June 20, 2007 02:06:33
San Diego's annual music festival Street Scene comes back with bigger headliners this year. Two of this year's biggest music acts, The Killers and Muse, are confirmed to play in the Sept 22-23 event.
If previously the festival was held in Mission Valley, this year the venue is re-located to Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego. Tickets are going on sale on June 23 with two-day passes sold for $120, and VIP pricing begins at $300.
Wyclef Jean Goes Native in Seventh Album
May 31, 2007 11:05:28
Gaining reputation through duet with Shakira in "Hips Don't Lie" and penning T.I.'s new single, Wyclef Jean is back concentrating on his solo career. A seventh album titled "The Carnival 2: Memoirs of an Immigrant" will be out after three long hiatus.
The album that is due September will see him working with Paul Simon, Mary J. Blige, Chamillionaire and Akon among some. The ex- member of The Fugees also got the partnership of The Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger out of coincidence. He said he was working on a new sound when "Nicole happens to be there. Like, ain't nothing rehearsed because we went in on a vibe." Nicole will be featured in his first single with the help from Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am.
NBA Star Dwyane Wade and Wife Welcomed Second Son
May 30, 2007 01:05:52
American basketball player Dwyane Wade becomes a father for the second time when his wife, Siohvaughn Funches, gave birth to a baby boy Tuesday May 29th in Chicago.
The newlyborn, named Zion Malachi Airamis Wade, was born at 9:45 p.m. at a Chicago hospital. He was 21 inches long and weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces.
David Bowie Bagging Artists for High Line Festival
March 27, 2007 10:03:47
The fine art, philopsohy and literature addict David Bowie is busy tying artists to appear at the High Line Festival. Among the performers that he had successfully bagged are band Arcade Fire, comedian Ricky Gervais, duo Air, rock band Deerhoof, 3 piece band Secret Machines and symphonic rock band The Polyphonic Spree.
The lineups will perform on the festival starting from May 9-19 at venues near High Line, Manhattan. Beside them, there will be many other various acts such as film, visual art and performance.
Superstars and Their "Fast Cars"
March 23, 2007 02:03:28
Our beloved Hollywood celebrities, naming some are Krista Allen, Jewel Kilcher, and William Shatner, apparently like challenge. They are all have been confirmed to take part in "Fast Cars & Superstars," a new celebrity racing show to debut in America this summer.
Some other stars about to take part in the reality show among others are tennis star Serena Williams, surfing hero Laird Hamilton and his wife, volleyball star-turned-model Gabrielle Reece, and skateboarding icon Tony Hawk.
Movies Lined Up for the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival
March 14, 2007 10:03:28
Took shape in 2002 in the wake of the World Trade Center attack to "enable the international film community and the general public to experience the power of film by redefining the film festival experience", the Tribeca Film Festival finally revealed the long list of films participating as it celebrates its sixth anniversary this year, set to take place in New York City on April 25-May 6.
In total, the event will present 159 feature films and 85 shorts that include 75 world premieres, 4 international premieres, 32 North American premieres, 18 U.S. premieres, and 20 New York City premieres with eighteen movies and sixteen documentaries competing in World Narrative and World Documentary Feature Film Competitions, respectively.
Look for LX.TV Interview With Mira Nair on "The Namesake"
March 03, 2007 05:03:50
In the anticipation of Mira Nair's latest work "The Namesake" to hit theaters, LX.TV has placed on its website a video interview with the noted filmmaker hosted by SuChin Park from MTV News for an episode of the network's "Drinks w/ LX."
Provided a great insight into Nair's experience in making the dramatic feature, which is adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri's National Book Award-winning novel of the same name, the interview is available at LX.TV.
Honorees Named at the 2007 Spirit Awards
February 26, 2007 09:02:36
Again celebrating its recognition of best independent features and the names behind this year, the cinema group Film Independent ultimately listed out the winners of its Spirit Awards on Saturday, February 24, 2007.
Coming out as the top champ was road movie "Little Miss Sunshine" which scooped up four honors altogether, notably Best Feature and Best Feature and Best Supporting Male for Alan Arkin. Other titles winning included "The Lives of Others" as the Best Foreign Film and "Quinceanera" as the recipient of John Cassavetes Award for the Best Feature made for under $500,000.
More on the 49th Annual Grammy Winners
February 12, 2007 12:02:36
Not only two, but five. Dixie Chicks sweeps clean all the five categories they earn at the 49th annual Grammy Awards, thus taking home the awards for Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal all for "Not Ready To Make Nice", plus Album Of The Year and Best Country Album both for "Taking the Long Way".
Also scores an award is Christina Aguilera who wins the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance award for "Ain't No Other Man". American hip-hop group the Black Eyed Peas, in the meantime, earns the Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal award for their hit "My Humps", while pop sensation Madonna nabs the Best Electronic/Dance Album award for "Confessions on a Dance Floor".
Patti Smith Speaks Up on "Twelve"
February 07, 2007 03:02:17
Patti Smith is going to have her next album, "Twelve", released via Columbia Records on April 17th later this year.
The set, as said by Smith, will carry in it her renditions of Stevie Wonder's "Pastime Paradise," Neil Young's "Helpless" and Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants To Rule the World."
Spend Your New Year at MTV Studios with Ciara, Chamillionaire, AFI, Lady Sovereign, & Three 6 Mafia
December 21, 2006 10:12:59
MTV has a special Christmas gift for you and I bet it will be the best ever you will have for the holiday season. MTV Goes Gold: New Year's Eve 2007.
With the New Years Eve contest MTV is sponsoring, you will have the chance to fly out to NYC and bring in the New Year at MTV studios with such hot performers, as Ciara, Chamillionaire, AFI, Lady Sovereign, and Three 6 Mafia.
The 12th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards Performers and Presenters
November 08, 2006 11:11:13
Lyric Street Recording Artist, Trent Tomlinson, has been added to the long list of performers at the 12th annual Inspirational Country Music Award Show (ICM's), it has been confirmed. The country music singer-songwriter is set to perform his current hit single, "One Wing In The Fire."
The award show which is being held at the historic Acuff Theatre on November 9th, 2006, at 7 PM CST will be hosted by Andy Andrews. Slated to open the show is Country Legend and Blue Hat Recording Artist, Charlie Daniels. Additional performers include Randy Owen of band Alabama, Jimmy Wayne, Blue County, Brian Littrell, The Fox Brothers, Tommy Brandt, Chunky Nelms, Gayla Earlene, and Last Light Band just to name a few.
Gael Garcia Bernal Not Signed on for "The Bourne Ultimatum"
October 28, 2006 09:10:59
Though reports suggest otherwise, it is already confirmed that Gael Garcia Bernal isn't sign on to star in the highly anticipated "The Bourne Ultimatum".
Not without reason, but the Mexican actor, who previously was offered the chance to play the nemesis in the action, drama, thriller flick, was unable to take the role as he is still busy working on his directorial debut "Deficit."
David Strathairn Enters "Spiderwick" to Face "Ultimatum"
September 30, 2006 11:09:14
The few next years sure will be such a busy period for David Strathairn. Recently reported to topline dramatic feature "Hereafter", the Oscar-nominated actor has eagerly signed on to star in not one, but two other film projects namely "The Spiderwick Chronicles" and "The Bourne Ultimatum."
A joint production of Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures, the former one places Strathairn alongside Freddie Highmore under the direction of "Just Like Heaven" helmer Mark Waters. Meanwhile, the latter, which is a Universal production, will se him playing the leader of a secret operation which hunts the title character played by Matt Damon.
Three More Recruited for "Homeland Security"
September 28, 2006 09:09:12
At last it is official. Ending speculations on Meg Ryan's involvement in "Homeland Security", Variety has confirmed that the "You've Got Mail" star is finally positive to replace Annette Bening in the rom-com feature. Along with the actress, Colin Hanks and Selma Blair have also been added to the cast list, joining Antonio Banderas to make a stellar line-up for sure.
An indie feature budgeted at around $25 million, the project follows an uptight young federal agent as he spies on his sexually liberated mother and her new lover after FBI links him to an international art theft ring. Filming is set to begin on October 2 this year in Shreveport, Louisiana with George Gallo at helm.
David Strathairn Coming Down to "Hereafter"
September 08, 2006 03:09:21
Still staying close to dramatic feature, David Strathairn has joined the cast of "Hereafter", a project set amid aftermath of the tsunami disaster happened in Southeast Asia two years ago, Variety has learned.
Scheduled to start filming in Thailand by early next year, the movie focuses on an American clothing designer who tries to find his wife and children upon being separated from them after tsunami hit a remote area of Thailand they are visiting. Michael Patwin has been tapped to both direct and write the screenplay with Chris Bender, Ben Katz, and Madeline Ryan taking producers' seat.
James Blunt Nabbed Best Male Video Award at This Year MTV VMA
September 01, 2006 10:09:23
This year MTV Video Music Awards, held August 31st at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, saw the triumph of James Blunt as the singer nabbed the Best Male Video award for his single "You're Beautiful". In pair with him to take home the Best Female Video award was former "American Idol" Kelly Clarkson, thanks to her single "Because Of You".
Also scored an award at the 23rd annual award event was The All-American Rejects who won the Best Group Video category for "Move Along", and Chamillionaire's "Ridin'" which was chosen as the Best Rap Video. In addition to all, music act The Pussycat Dolls won the Best Dance Video award for their hit single "Buttons", while AFI's "Miss Murder" nabbed the Best Rock Video award.
Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker of Blink-182 Form New Band
August 30, 2006 11:08:07
Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker, both are former Blink-182 co-founders, have officially announced their newly formed band +44 on Tuesday August 29th.
+44, named after the international dialing code of Great Britain, will then have their debut album "When Your Heart Stops Beating" released via Interscope Records on November 14th later this year.
Matthew Lillard Joining the Cast of "One of Our Own"
August 07, 2006 03:08:41
American actor Matthew Lillard whose most recent success is playing "Shaggy" in the films "Scooby-Doo", (2002) and "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" (2004), has been cast in "One of Our Own", an upcoming drama being directed by Abe Levy.
Written by Levy and Silver Tree, the story of the flick follows a thirty-something couple, desperate to have a baby against all odds, engage a young woman to bear their child. When the man's boss falls in love with the surrogate and decides to become a father himself, chaos ensues, thrusting the couple's marriage to the brink of ruin.
The 2006 MTV VMAs Nominees
August 01, 2006 09:08:49
MTV announced its nominees for the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday July 31st and there it goes Latin singer Shakira and the Red Hot Chili Peppers leading the list with seven nominations each. The rock band and the pop superstar will compete for Video of the Year award for the videos "Dani California" and "Hips Don't Lie".
As of Shakira, she also is up for Best Female Video award still for the same single competing that of Christina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man", Kelly Clarkson's "Because of You", Madonna's "Hung Up", and Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous". Elsewhere, Red Hot Chili Peppers also vies for Best Group Video along with The All-American Rejects' "Move Along", Fall Out Boy's "Dance, Dance", Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy", and Panic! at the Disco's "I Write Sins Not Tragedies".
Singers Sign on for FOX's "Duets"
July 25, 2006 02:07:19
Watching our favorite musicians singing on stage or during a tour is something common. But watching them singing in a contest that really is something special. Interesting isn't it?
Just watch and see their action on FOX's "Duets," a contest that pairs regular celebrities with singing celebrities. Among numbers of singers sign to appear on the new reality show are Michael Bolton, Cyndi Lauper, Smokey Robinson, Chaka Khan, Clint Black, Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle, Brian McKnight, Macy Gray, Kenny Loggins, Richard Marx, Randy Travis, and Aaron Neville.
The Billboard Hot 100 Chart-Toppers
July 14, 2006 03:07:12
Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous" holds the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the third consecutive week. On top of that the track also is the chart's greatest airplay gainer and remains atop the Pop 100 and Hot Digital Songs charts for a third frame each.
Back then to the Hot 100, Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" secures the 2nd place, just one place ahead of Cassie's "Me & U" which moves up one place from last week position to No. 3. Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie", in the meantime, falls two places to No. 4, followed after by Yung Joc's "It's Goin' Down" at No. 5.
A Can't-Be-Missed Inside Look at "Sex and the City"
July 13, 2006 09:07:20
TBS presents "Let's Talk About Sex and the City" with twelve of the best episodes of Sex and the City. The twelve episodes are from seasons 2-6 and will run 2 per night, airing Tuesday and repeating Wednesday. Fans will see the best episodes from the hit series, the funniest and most memorable.
In celebration of these twelve episodes, for the first time ever, the "boys" of Sex and the City are talking. What do they think about the women, their characters, specific scenes, behind the scenes stories and personal stories from their own lives that relate to the show?
Aidan Quinn Joins the Cast of "Dark Matter"
June 29, 2006 03:06:18
Has his recent controversial TV drama series "The Book of Daniel" canceled after religious protests after just eight shows, Aidan Quinn is moving on.
The actor reportedly has joined the cast of the upcoming drama movie titled "Dark Matter". Has been tapped to play a science professor in the film, the actor is working with such notable names as Meryl Streep, Blair Brown, and Liu Ye, who makes his American film debut.
Is Sharon Stone Adopting Another Child?
June 28, 2006 04:06:24
More and more notable figures want to adopt child. In fact, adopting child isn't something new for Hollywood actress Sharon Stone.
Has had two adopted sons, Roan Bronstein and Laird Vonne Stone, the beauty reportedly has adopted her third, newborn Quinn.
Keanu Reeves Proposes to Claire Forlani?
June 24, 2006 10:06:33
It perhaps because of his latest film project, the drama romance "The Lake House", that prompted Keanu Reeves to show off his romantic sides. In fact, he's a normal man and he needs someone to be his wife.
Aside from the speculations, the actor has been said to propose to girlfriend Claire Forlani. Per tabloid the National Enquirer, Reeves has proposed to Forlani after quietly dating the actress for three years.
Songs Scored the No. 1 to 10 Spot on Billboard Hot 100
June 23, 2006 11:06:52
Taylor Hicks is rocketing even higher and higher in the industry, keeps reaping wining after winning from the day he was crowned season five "American Idol" champion. Has just signed his first ever recording contract, he shortly thereafter released his first single, "Do I Make You Proud", on June 13.
As many have predicted, the silver-haired Alabama native's set satisfyingly comes in at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the Billboard Single Sales chart and the Billboard Pop 100 chart, making it the best selling song in the country with over 190,000 copies sold in its first week of release. What's more Hicks will perform this chart topping song on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Thursday, June 22nd.
"Listening Party" Is Where Selma Blair Goes to
June 21, 2006 09:06:25
This early August is the set time for John Chuldenko to start directing a new indie movie "The Listening Party". Sean Blythe is taking part as the screenplay writer.
The story tells about a musician, named Doyle Bucklin, who faces the ups and downs in the showbiz, gets trapped in the endless circle of drugs and liquor scandals although commercially, he climbs and reaches the top.
The Top 10 Films for June 9-11 Period
June 12, 2006 01:06:35
It really is a very short period for drama comedy "The Break-Up" to top the North America box office for just one week, before in June 9-11 period slips one place to No. 2 after "Cars", the latest animated feature from newly merged Walt Disney Co. and Pixar Animation Studios, seizes the No. 1 position with an estimated ticket sales of $62.8 million.
Now becoming the 2nd, "The Break-Up" garnering $20.5 million in ticket sales, ahead of "X-Men: The Last Stand" which is at No. 3 with $15.5 million and "The Omen" at No. 4 with $15.4 million. Finishing in 5th place is "Over the Hedge" with an estimated $10.301 million, while "The Da Vinci Code" is at No. 6 garnering another $10.3 million.
The Top 10 Albums for the Week Ended May 28, 2006
June 01, 2006 01:06:04
Making a comeback to music industry isn't an easy thing to do for Dixie Chicks. Though they can make it as proven through their latest set, "Taking the Long Way," which takes the No. 1 spot on the album chart for the week ended Sunday May 28th, 2006. With 526,000 units sold in its first week of release, the album has become an obvious evidence that Dixie Chicks really deserves two thumbs up.
Debut at 2nd position on the Billboard 200 is "High School Musical" soundtrack on over 174,000 copies sold, and "American Idol Season Five Encores" is at 3rd selling 153,000 copies. Angels & Airwaves' "We Don't Need To Whisper" followed at No.4 selling 127,000, while Red Hot Chili Peppers drops four spots to No. 5 with "Stadium Arcadium" sold for another 113,000 copies.
The Billboard Hot 100 Holdovers
May 19, 2006 10:05:10
The chart-topper on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ended Thursday May 18th, 2006 is still Rihanna, thus marking the R&B singer's "SOS" to be on top of the chart for a third week. Following close behind at No. 2 is Daniel Powter's former chart-topper "Bad Day."
Chamillionaire's "Ridin"' ups one place to be at No. 3, while Sean Paul's "Temperature" slips one to No. 4, both of which switch position. Hold strong at No. 5 on the chart is Fort Minor's "Where'd You Go", ahead of Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Dani California" which rises two places to No. 6.
Bono Turned Guest Newspaper Editor
May 17, 2006 11:05:52
Generous rock star Bono gave hand at something new when he on Tuesday turned guest newspaper editor, a profession he never did before. Though so, it's worth judging from its cost which is half revenues from the Independent for the day to fight AIDS in Africa.
Undergoing such job, Bono was tasked to interview British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Chancellor Gordon Brown while U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice offered her 10 favorite pieces of music. In Bono's special one-off edition to get public support, "The Independent"'s front page headline on Tuesday stated in big, stark letters "No News Today," while underneath was written, "Just 6,500 Africans died today as a result of a preventable, treatable disease."
The Billboard Hot 100
May 12, 2006 10:05:09
The Billboard Hot 100 for the week ended Thursday May 11th, 2006 is still being dominated by R&B singer Rihanna's "SOS". This is the second week in a row that the singer leads the charts, while Canadian singer/songwriter Daniel Powter holds strong his 2nd position with his former chart-topper, "Bad Day."
In the meantime, Sean Paul's "Temperature" and Chamillionaire's "Ridin"' both are still in the same position No. 3 and 4 subsequently. Cling at No. 5 is Fort Minor's "Where'd You Go", and at No. 6 is rapper T.I.'s "What You Know". Rounding out the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 is Nick Lachey's "What's Left of Me" at No. 7, Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Dani California" at No. 8, The Fray's "Over My Head (Cable Car)" at No. 9, and Bubba Sparxxx' "Ms. New Booty" at No. 10.
Records on the Billboard Hot 100
May 05, 2006 03:05:21
There're changes on the Billboard Hot 100. What significant is Rihanna's success in seizing the No. 1 spot on the chart from Canadian singer Daniel Powter, whose single "Bad Day" slips to No. 2 after 5 week on the top spot. Rihanna's "SOS" amazingly leaps 33 places to be the leader of the singles chart by Thursday May 4th, 2006.
Bow at No. 3 is Sean Paul's "Temperature", while Chamillionaire's "Ridin"' holds strong at No. 4. Follow at No. 5 is rapper T.I.'s "What You Know" which slips two places from last week's position, ahead of Nick Lachey's "What's Left of Me" which rockets 27 places to No. 6. No. 7 on the chart is Bubba Sparxxx' "Ms. New Booty".
The 10th Best Songs on the Billboard Hot 100
April 28, 2006 02:04:24
While reggae star Sean Paul's "Temperature" and rapper T.I.'s "What You Know" stay firm at No. 2 and 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the week ended Thursday April 27th, 2006, Daniel Powter still leads the run, remaining on the top position with his single "Bad Day", marking his fifth week on the No. 1 spot.
Entering the Top 10 on the chart is Chamillionaire's "Ridin"' which bounces 8 places to be at the 4th position. Elsewhere, Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" clings at No. 5, one place ahead of LL Cool J's "Control Myself" at No. 6.
Former Blink-182 Guitarist Has Formed A New Band
April 12, 2006 03:04:47
"When I realized Blink wasn't going to be happening anymore, I realized I had new things that I needed to live up to," Tom DeLonge, former guitarist of Blink-182 told Billboard.com while remarked further "I had no idea I was going to make the best album of my life." And thus, DeLonge came up with a great idea, which was forming a band.
Soon as it was realized, the band called Angels & Airwaves, will on Wednesday hit the road before shortly thereafter release its debut album, self-produced "No Need to Whisper," on May 23rd later this year via Geffen Records. As of its members, the newly established band consists of David Kennedy, a bandmate from DeLonge's side project Box Car Racer, former Rocket from the Crypt drummer Atom Willard and former The Distillers bassist Ryan Sinn.
Actors Sign on to Join the Cast of "Stardust"
March 08, 2006 02:03:43
There are at least three more actors joining the cast of "Stardust." They among others are Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer and Claire Danes. The trio has signed on to star in the upcoming drama fantasy movie, which is an adaptation of Neil Gaiman's novel.
The story is centered on a young man who promises his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm, where he has to contend with witches, goblins, gnomes, talking animals and evil trees. Other actors already on board are Charlie Cox and Sienna Miller.
The 78th Annual Oscar Nominees
January 31, 2006 09:01:49As announced Tuesday Jan 31st by Sid Ganis, Academy President and Mira Sorvino at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, CA, gay romance "Brokeback Mountain" gloriously leads the 78th Annual Academy Awards nominees, taking eight nominations. The flick ups for the categories of Best Picture, Best Actor for Heath Ledger, Best Supporting Actor for Jake Gyllenhaal, Best Supporting Actress for Michelle Williams, Best Director for Ang Lee, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Music Written for Motion Pictures.
Following close behind is "Crash" and "Good Night, and Good Luck" which score six nominations each. As of the previous film, it vies for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Matt Dillon, Best Director for Paul Haggis, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Music Written for Motion Picture. Meanwhile, the latter flick is nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor for David Strathairn, Best Director for George Clooney, Best Original Screenplay, Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography.
Nominees for the 12th Annual SAG Awards
January 06, 2006 10:01:16Nominees for the 12th annual Screen Actors Guild awards have been announced. Here the list of the awards nominees for film.
Male Actor in a Leading Role: Russell Crowe for "Cinderella Man," Philip Seymour Hoffman for "Capote," Heath Ledger for "Brokeback Mountain," Joaquin Phoenix for "Walk the Line," and David Strathairn for "Good Night, and Good Luck."
The Name of Stewart & Lancaster's Newborn Son
December 09, 2005 10:12:24What's new on the street? It's about Rod Stewart and fiancee Penny Lancaster. The happy couple who has just welcomed their son finally comes up with the name of their newborn. Alistair Wallace Stewart that's how they call the baby.
Explaining on the chosen name Lancaster says that the Christian name Alastair was chosen because of its Scottish roots and Wallace after her grandfather, who died in a road accident in 2003. Apparently, the baby's name is the same with that of popular British newsreader Alistair Stewart, who currently hosts nightly news show London Tonight.
Musicians Top the Album Chart
December 01, 2005 01:12:30It's the second time this year that System of a Down tops the Billboard 200 album chart. The music group's "Hypnotize" sold 324,000 copies in its first week of release, placing them exactly on the top position. Just behind them at No. 2 on the chart is Kenny Chesney, whose "The Road and the Radio" sold another 300,000 units this week.
"Now That's What I Call Music! 20" by various artists secures the 3rd place on sales of 290,000 units, followed by Madonna's "Confessions on a Dancefloor" at No. 4 with 210,000 units. Rounding out the Top 5 is "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" soundtrack which sold 207,000 units.
Hip Hoper LL Cool J Works on New Album
October 31, 2005 09:10:14Hip Hoper LL Cool J gets more and more busy nowadays. The rapper is currently at work on a new album, which is expected to be released sometime in 2006. The Def Jam set is the follow-up to his 2004's "The DEFinition," which debuted at No. 4 on The Billboard 200 and has sold 743,000 copies in the United States. The as yet titled album will feature guest appearances from Mary J. Blige, 112 and Teairra Mari.
In addition to working on the album, LL Cool J also has signed a nine-picture deal with Lions Gate Film to produce movies, and also has the option of acting in the projects. He will next be seen in "Last Holiday" alongside Queen Latifah, and also appears in "Edison," which stars Justin Timberlake and Morgan Freeman.
Martin Honored Twain Humor Award
October 24, 2005 01:10:12Comic star Steve Martin has gained almost all awards during his career as an actor. But that he receiving the Mark Twain Prize is something extraordinary. It's true somehow.
Martin was honored the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday with those saluting him were actors Tom Hanks, Lily Tomlin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short and Claire Danes and musicians Paul Simon and Randy Newman.
The Massacre Is Begun
October 21, 2005 10:10:34It is reported that New Line Cinema has started principal photography for "Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Origin" with Platinum Dunes is once again producing. The film, previously titled "The Beginning," was written by David J. Schow and Sheldon Turner and is directed by Jonathan Liebesman.
With shooting began in Austin, Texas this week, "Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Origin" is set for an October 6, 2006 opening date. Star in among others are Jordana Brewster, Andrew Bryniarski, R. Lee Ermey, Taylor Handley, Matthew Bomer, Diora Baird and Heather Kafka.
Elton John Producing Boy Girl Thing
October 06, 2005 03:10:47Singing apparently isn't the only thing Elton John can do. The star, just say his production company, is in hand to develop a new film. It will be a drama comedy presents such famous, as Samaire Armstrong, Kevin Zegers, Sharon Osbourne, and Maury Chaykin.
The movie titled "It's a Boy Girl Thing" tells about next-door neighbors who live worlds apart. Woody Deane and Nell Bedworth are lifelong sworn enemies, who wake up one day to find themselves in a very strange place: each other's bodies. In their switched identities, each sets out to destroy the other's high school reputation before going from infuriation to infatuation.
