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Famous as :
ActorBirth Name :
Forest Steven WhitakerBirth Date :
July 15, 1961Birth Place :
Longview, Texas, USASpouse :
Keisha Nash (since 4-May-96)Claim to fame :
As Charlie 'Bird' Parker in "Bird" (1988)
'Where the Wild Things Are' Glams Up for N.Y. Premiere
October 14, 2009 03:10:16"Where the Wild Things Are" is literally days away from its theatrical debut, and to celebrate that the Big Apple has played host to its premiere. On Tuesday, October 13, red carpet was rolled out to greet cast, crew and celebrity guests coming to the special screening event which took place at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center.
Spotted walking down the red carpet on the special evening among others was the movie's leading actor Max Records. He arrived in companion of author Maurice Sendak and director Spike Jonze. His co-stars, Forest Whitaker, Catherine Keener, Lauren Ambrose and Catherine O'Hara, were present as well.
Forest Whitaker Replacement by 50 Cent in 'The Expendables' Addressed
March 19, 2009 01:03:06As many are buzzing over the replacement of Forest Whitaker with 50 Cent in "The Expendables", director/writer/actor Sylvester Stallone took it to StalloneZone to explain his decision on the replacement issue. Insisting that he is not "self-destructive", he wrote in a message addressed to administrator Craig Zablo, "The anger of the casting of 50 Cent is understandable, but not fair."
"A player is only as good as his coach," he continued explaining in 50's defense. "If a man can communicate in one medium, he can communicate in another if his strengths are brought out and he has the support of well-wishers. So, trust me, the change of Forest Whitaker to 50 Cent AKA Curtis Jackson is a good one."
Forest Whitaker to Announce Nominees of the 81st Academy Awards
January 21, 2009 11:01:49Forest Whitaker has been given the honor to announce the nominations of the 81st Annual Academy Awards. On Tuesday, January 20, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences uncovered that they have appointed the one time Academy Award-recipient to do the unveiling.
During the news conference held at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills on Thursday, January 22 at 5:30 A.M., the 47-year-old who is also one of the Academy's members will announce the nominations in 10 of the 24 award categories. He will join Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Sid Ganis.
will.i.am's New Barack Obama-Inspired Track 'America's Song' Premiered
January 20, 2009 08:01:48will.i.am has debuted his latest Barack Obama-inspired single "America's Song" on January 19. Premiering it on "The Oprah Winfrey Show", he collaborated with Seal, Bono, Mary J. Blige and Faith Hill for the live appearance.
"America's Song" is a track crafted by the Black Eyed Peas' member teaming up with composer David Foster. It contains lyrics narrating, "America is beautiful/ My America, your America, our America is beautiful." It is available for free download on Oprah.com until Tuesday, January 20 at 5 P.M. ET.
Forest Whitaker to Star in 'Patriots'?
January 16, 2008 02:01:10Forest Whitaker is reportedly in talks with The Weinstein Company. According to Variety, the "The Last King of Scotland" star has been discussing about the possibility of him joining the studio's new drama project "Patriots" as the lead character.
If everything went well, the Academy Award-winning actor is going to depict Al Collins, the basketball coach for John Ehret High in Marrero, Louisiana. Additionally, if he joins the project, the 46-year-old actor will once again work with the studio and screenwriter Robert Eisele, who wrote "The Great Debaters".
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.
Oscar Duo Deemed the 2007 BET Awards' Best Actress/Actor
June 27, 2007 11:06:29
Honoring the dedication shown by the African Americans and other minorities in the entertainment industry, the Black Entertainment Television network proudly named winners for its BET Awards as it celebrated the event for the seventh time Tuesday, June 26 at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium.
For the acting categories, the network finally selected Jennifer Hudson as the Best Actress and Forest Whitaker the Best Actor. Both previously took home the same titles at this year's Academy Awards, held February 25, Hudson being honored for her role in "Dreamgirls" while Whitaker for "The Last King of Scotland."
Duo Learns How to "Mambo"
June 16, 2007 01:06:40
Both are among the acclaimed actors of their generations and now are going to share scenes together in a seemingly promising film feature.
The Hollywood Reporter has come up with news reporting that Jude Law and Forest Whitaker have both been cast to be the leadstars in futuristic adventure thriller "Repossession Mambo" that Universal Pictures is set to gear up into production.
Rapper Common Vying for PETA's World's Sexiest Vegetarian Title
June 02, 2007 09:06:28
Among numbers of music stars vying for the title of World's Sexiest Vegetarian, there we see Common. The rapper is vying for this year title, joining the likes of Persia White, Masta Killa, GZA, KRS-One, Murphy Lee, Mos Def, Prodigy, Forest Whitaker, and Ruben Studdard who are all in the running.
The annual poll, conducted by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), is the third one. It features over 200 celebrity candidates with winner of the 2007 World's Sexiest Vegetarian title will be revealed in late June.
K-Fed Is Now Adding "Actor" to His Resume
May 31, 2007 09:05:44
Kevin Federline is still alive and the failed rapper is now adding "actor" into his resume by securing a small part in the upcoming thriller, "Night Watch (2008)".
FedEx has just signed on to star in the 2008 drama-thriller, being in the same scene with Keanu Reeves and Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker among others.
Names Vying for the 2007 BET Awards' Best Actor/Actress
May 18, 2007 11:05:38
Showing its recognition on the full dedication the African Americans and other minorities have shown in entertainment field, Black Entertainment Television network once again has revealed the nominees for its BET Awards in its 7th celebration of the event. The list was announced Wednesday, May 16 by rappers T.I. and 50 Cent, Robin Thicke and Tichina Arnold during a press conference at Hollywood's Renaissance Hotel.
For those working in film field, the network rounds out celebrated names of Jamie Foxx, Idris Elba, Eddie Murphy, Will Smith, and Forest Whitaker to compete for the Best Actor title. As for the opposite category of Best Actress, the contenders include Arnold, Angela Bassett, Kerry Washington, Chandra Wilson, and Jennifer Hudson, who recently swept three prestigious film awards of Oscar, Actors, and Golden Globe.
Forest Whitaker and Jessica Biel Put Some "Powder"
May 16, 2007 12:05:52
Ready to illuminate the project together, Forest Whitaker and Jessica Biel have both given agreement to be cast in ensemble drama "Powder Blue", which Eleven Eleven Films is set to develop in association with Spirit Dance Entertainment and Grosvenor Park Media.
Film's plot sees four eclectic characters - a mortician, an ex-con, a suicidal ex-priest, and a stripper - brought together on Christmas Eve by a mixture of circumstances. Filming is due to begin late July this year in Los Angeles under the direction of Vietnamese filmmaker Timothy Linh Bui who will helm based on the script he wrote from a story by Stephane Gauger.
Forest Whitaker Cemented His Name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
April 17, 2007 10:04:22
Forest Whitaker is adding more into his award collection as he on Monday April 16th earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The actor, who has just won an Oscar as well as Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild trophies this year for his role as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in "The Last King of Scotland," secured the Walk's 2,335th star.
Forest Whitaker Is "Great" at Debating
April 12, 2007 01:04:49
Now becoming the meeting point of two Oscar-winning talents, "The Great Debaters" has satisfyingly submitted Forest Whitaker into its cast lineup alongside Denzel Washington, who finally jumps in to also star in this feature directorial effort of him, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed.
Based on the true story of professor Melvin B. Tolson, the picture follows the man as he formed an all-black debate team who rose up to challenge Harvard's best in 1935. While Washington will portray Tolson, Whitaker is said to get billed as the father of one of the debaters and a rival to the professor.
Celebrity Guests Scheduled to Appear on "Idol Gives Back"
April 09, 2007 11:04:10
Numbers of celebrities rally to join the upcoming "Idol Gives Back." It is a two-night special held to raise awareness and funds for organizations that provide relief programs to help children and young people in extreme poverty in America and Africa.
The likes of Kelly Clarkson, Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Forest Whitaker, Helena Bonham Carter, Daniel Radcliffe, Teri Hatcher and Rowan Atkinson, are all scheduled to appear on the charity, a two-night special airing Tuesday, April 24th (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and Wednesday, April 25th (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on Fox.
"Watchman" Eyes Fixed on Forest Whitaker
March 29, 2007 10:03:21
Riding high on his winning at this year's Oscar through "The Last King of Scotland", Forest Whitaker has given his commitment to star in thriller drama "The Night Watchman1", which was recently reported to be financed by both Fox Searchlight Pictures and New Regency Productions.
Thereby joining Keanu Reeves in the cast, the Texas-born actor will portray a captain of an elite group of LAPD cops called Ad/Vice in the project. Meanwhile, Reeves is billed as one of the team's members who questions the ruthless tactics he has applied to become such an effective force in solving murders and battling gang violence and drugs.
Winners Named for the 38th Annual NAACP Image Awards' Film Categories
March 03, 2007 11:03:41
The awards season in film industry does still continues even though it has reached its peak on the Oscar ceremony last month as the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People took its turn to unveil the recipients of its Image Awards on Friday, March 2 2007 at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium.
Recognizing best achievements in filmmaking, the organization eventually handed out the top honor of best picture to "The Pursuit of Happyness" while naming Forest Whitaker of "The Last King of Scotland" and Keke Palmer of "Akeelah and the Bee" the best actor and actress, respectively.
The 2007 Oscar's Winners List Growing
February 26, 2007 12:02:37
Lining up with the previously announced recipients at the prestigious 79th annual Academy Awards, here came the names of Helen Mirren, Forest Whitaker, singer Melissa Etheridge, Thelma Schoonmaker, Michael Arndt, and Gustavo Santaolalla into the pack.
Mirren and Whitaker, who both grabbed numerous film awards during the past two months, were triumphantly bestowed the honor of best leading actress and actor, respectively; Mirren for her lauded performance in "The Queen" while Whitaker for his in "The Last King of Scotland."
Four Attacked By "Winged Creatures"
February 16, 2007 04:02:20
Forming a high-profile cast, Forest Whitaker, Guy Pearce, Kate Beckinsale and Dakota Fanning are all positive to take part in an ensemble drama entitled "Winged Creatures", which Robert Salerno is set to produce via his Unruly Films.
Based on Roy Freirich's debut novel, the project focuses on the survivors of a brutal restaurant murder who are left to divine their own individual paths to understanding their mortality and connection to society. Production is expected to start on March 19 this year with Rowan Woods at helm.
Winners Announced at the 60th Annual BAFTA Awards
February 12, 2007 11:02:25
It was held at the Royal Opera House in a country known for its royalty and this year bestowed its top prize to a lauded drama about royal family.
Yes, BAFTA Awards, also known as the Orange British Academy Film Awards, ultimately saw "The Queen" came out as the Best Film with its star Helen Mirren being crowned the Best Actress in a Leading Role as the British Academy of Film and Television Arts listed the event's honorees yesterday, February 11.
Winners Honored at the 27th Annual London Critics' Circle Film Awards
February 10, 2007 01:02:24
Maintains its effort to recognize the best in British and international film talent, London Film Critics' Circle smoothly handed out its ALFS Awards to a number of acclaimed titles and names Thursday, February 8 at the award ceremony held in aid of the NSPCC charity at London's Dorchester Hotel.
In the international slot, 9/11 drama "United 93" successfully swept two top prizes of Film of the Year and Director of the Year for Paul Greengrass, in the meantime also scoring the man, Tim Bevan, and Eric Fellner the British Producer of the Year honor.
The 8th Annual Black Reel Awards Winners Listed
February 08, 2007 05:02:07
Consistent in celebrating the achievements of African-Americans in feature, independent, and television films since 2000, the Foundation For The Advancement Of African-Americans In Film's has delightfully picked up titles and names as the honorees of its Black Reel Awards yesterday, February 7, 2007.
Top scorer was musical drama "Dreamgirls" as it successfully swept six prizes altogether, notably the Best Film title with its star, Jennifer Hudson, taking home two of them for winning the Best Supporting Actress and Best Breakthrough Performance categories. Other three were awards for Best Original Score, Best Original Soundtrack, and Best Song for "And I'm Telling You."
Stars Teaming Up for A New Vanity Fair Vintage Hollywood Movie-Cum-Magazine Photo Spread
February 08, 2007 09:02:18
Famous celebrities, including the likes of Robert De Niro, Penelope Cruz, Jack Nicholson, Robert Downey Jr. and Ben Affleck, are all teaming up for a new Vanity Fair vintage Hollywood movie-cum-magazine photo spread, shot by celebrity snapper Annie Liebowitz.
Besides them all, there is also Oscar nominee Forest Whitaker who plays beaten boxer Downey Jr.'s ringside agent in one shot. Edward Norton and Kate Winslet, in addition, also pose together in short film noir titled "Killers Kill, Dead Men Die". The film reportedly features 39 big names in total and can be seen at VanityFair.com.
Titles and Names Honored at the 22nd Annual Santa Barbara International Film Fest
February 05, 2007 03:02:55
Coming to the closing of the 22nd annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) yesterday, February 4 after holding it since January 25, the organizers at the event have revealed the list of titles deserved to be granted honors in completing the prizes they have given to some notable names in film industry.
Taking the same nod as French film "Fissures" did in snatching the Gold Vision Award was thriller drama "Spiral" which was recognized as "most innovative and unique film with an inspiring and groundbreaking vision." Elsewhere, the Audience Choice Award for Best Film went to Logan Smalle's "Darius Goes West", a documentary about a 15-year-old boy with muscular dystrophy named Darius Weems who embarked on a cross-country road trip.
Winners Named at the 13th Annual SAG Awards
January 29, 2007 11:01:54
More prizes have been given to lauded titles and names in film and TV industry as the Screen Actors Guild held out the ceremony for its 13th annual SAG Awards yesterday, January 28, 2007 at the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center.
Just like the Producers Guild of America, the labor union finally bestowed its equivalent of a best-picture award, the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture honor, to indie road movie "Little Miss Sunshine" while taking the same favor as most critics did in deeming Helen Mirren of "The Queen" and Forest Whitaker of "The Last King of Scotland" the winners in lead acting categories.
The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards Major Winners Unveiled
January 16, 2007 12:01:18
Announcing the winners of major categories at this year's Golden Globe Awards, the HFPA ultimately gave out the top prizes of Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy to multi-narrative drama "Babel" and the DreamWorks release "Dreamgirls", respectively.
In lead acting slot, critics' favorites Helen Mirren of "The Queen" and Forest Whitaker of "The Last King of Scotland" popped out as the award recipients, the former topping Penelope Cruz, Judi Dench, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Kate Winslet to take Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama prize while the latter beating out Leonardo DiCaprio, Peter O'Toole, and Will Smith to land the opposite honor.
The 12th Critics' Choice Awards Champs
January 15, 2007 11:01:06
Presenting its Critics' Choice Awards at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium last Friday, January 12, 2007, the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) solemnly mentioned one by one names and titles deserved the honors through its starry presenters that included Jennifer Garner, Christian Slater, Sienna Miller, and Cuba Gooding Jr..
Though the top category of Best Picture gloriously fell to the mob saga "The Departed" which also won its helmer Martin Scorsese the Best Director title, the event's big winners turned out to be its two competitors "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Dreamgirls" as each triumphantly landed four prizes in other major slots.
Forest Whitaker to Arrive Shortly "Afterwards"
January 11, 2007 01:01:06
Shining extremely bright lately, no doubt due to the vast accolades he receives for his portrayal in "The Last King of Scotland", it seems that Forest Whitaker won't suffer a lack of roles in the coming years. Production Weekly has just reported that the prolific actor is currently involved in talks to take a leading part in a big screen feature titled "Afterwards."
If a deal is reached, Whitaker will likely to be billed as Nathan Del Amico, a brilliant New York lawyer who was once declared dead yet somehow managed to wake up after drowning in a lake during his childhood.
Nominees Announced for the 38th Annual NAACP Image Awards
January 10, 2007 11:01:15
Known as the pioneer in recognizing people of color in film, television, music, and literature, the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People revealed yesterday, January 9, names and titles included in the nominations for this year's NAACP Image Awards.
Scoring most nods were both musical drama "Dreamgirls" and comedy series "Everybody Hates Chris" as each amazingly landed eight nominations, notably that in the category of Outstanding Motion Picture for the former and that of Outstanding Comedy Series for the latter.
Winners Named at the 10th Annual OFCS Awards
January 09, 2007 11:01:44
An international association of Internet-based cinema journalists, the Online Film Critics Society has officially announced yesterday, January 8, the list of recipients for its OFCS Awards, helping narrowing names and titles seen as leading contenders for the Academy Awards, the film industry's highest honors.
Matched those named in December by the New York Critics Circle, the organization cast its choice on documentary-style movie "United 93" to be the Best Picture, Martin Scorsese to be the Best Director for his work in "The Departed", plus Helen Mirren of "The Queen" and Forest Whitaker of "The Last King of Scotland" to receive the top performance honors.
The 41st Annual NSFC Awards Recipients Announced
January 08, 2007 11:01:56
One of the most well respected professional film critics groups in North America that is also the U.S representative in the FIPRESCI, the National Society of Film Critics has finally come out with the list of winners for its NSFC Awards this year as the members celebrate the event for the 41st time.
Making a totally different choice from other fellow critics in taking Best Picture pick, the organization surprisingly bestowed the title to Spanish-language fantasy film "Pan's Labyrinth" while generating the same favor in naming "An Inconvenient Truth" the Best Non-Fiction Film.
The 13th Annual SAG Awards Nominees Revealed
January 05, 2007 12:01:28
Often considered a key indicator of films and figures vying for Academy Awards, the Screen Actors Guild unveiled yesterday, January 4, 2007 at the Pacific Design Center's SilverScreen Theater the list of contenders competing for honors at its 13th Annual SAG Awards, set to be held on date 28 the same month at the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center.
Picking up a range of films of different genres, the union gave three nods apiece to three acclaimed film features of "Dreamgirls", "Little Miss Sunshine", and "Babel", notably that of Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture which the all three are set against ensemble drama "Bobby" and mob saga "The Departed."
The 2006 CFCA Awards Winners Unveiled
January 04, 2007 09:01:44
Announced by its president Dann Gire, the Chicago Film Critics Association revealed their picks for the recipients of their 2006 CFCA Awards held Thursday, December 28, 2006.
Coming out as the big winner was the twist-filled mob saga "The Departed" which snatched the top honor of Best Picture along with two other prizes of Best Director for Martin Scorsese and Best Adapted Screenplay for writer William Monahan.
Honorees Announced at the 2006 DFWFCA Awards
December 22, 2006 12:12:07
Taking the same pick as two other film critics organizations, NYFCC and WAFCA, the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association (DFWFCA) delightfully labeled the 9/11 gripping drama "United 93" the Best Film of 2006 as the 35 online, broadcast, and print members unveiled the winners of its DFWFCA Awards on Monday, December 18, 2006.
For other film categories, the association willingly named "Letters from Iwo Jima" as the Best Foreign Language Film and "An Inconvenient Truth" as the Best Documentary with "Happy Feet" being deemed the Best Animated Film and "Half Nelson" getting mentioned as the Russell Smith Award recipient in its recognition for best low-budget or cutting-edge independent film.
The 15th Annual SEFCA Awards Winners
December 22, 2006 11:12:38
A professional organization of over forty film journalists in the print media representing the Southeastern section of the United States, the Southeastern Film Critics Association solemnly bestowed its honors of SEFCA Awards to a number of noted film titles and individuals Tuesday, December 19, 2006.
The top honor of Best Picture was given to "The Departed" which also won Best Adapted Screenplay category while the title of Best Foreign Language Film went to Guillermo del Toro's fantasy horror drama "Pan's Labyrinth" with "An Inconvenient Truth" and "Cars" being deemed Best Documentary and Best Animated Feature, respectively.
The 2006 CFCA Awards Nominees
December 21, 2006 10:12:54
Joining the crowd in recognizing outstanding film works, performances, and individuals, the Chicago Film Critics Association has unveiled list of contenders competing for this year's CFCA Awards in its anticipation to name the winners on December 28, 2006 via WGN-TV.
Paramount Vantage's multi-narrative drama "Babel" soared as the one that scored most with nine nominations followed by "The Departed" and "The Queen" which both landed six nods each, all earning slot in Best Picture category alongside "United 93" and "Little Miss Sunshine."
11th Annual Satellite Awards Recipients Announced
December 19, 2006 10:12:11
Gathering together at Beverly Hills' Imperial Ballroom of le Meridian on Sunday, December 17, 2006, members of International Press Academy eagerly handed down the organization's honor of Satellite Awards, originally known as Golden Satellite Awards, to the year's outstanding artists, films, television shows, DVDs, and interactive media.
Martin Scorsese's mob saga "The Departed" led the event together with "Dreamgirls" as both collected four prizes each. The Warner Bros. release scored in categories of Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Screenplay - Adapted for William Monahan, Best Ensemble - Motion Picture, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Leonardo DiCaprio.
Nominees Unveiled for the 27th Annual London Critics' Circle Film Awards
December 18, 2006 12:12:14
One of the five sections of The Critics' Circle started in 1913 as an association for working British critics, the London Film Critics' Circle has revealed the list of film titles and names competing for its ALFS Awards, which will be presented on February 8, 2007 at the Dorchester Hotel, London.
As many have expected, Miramax's acclaimed British royal family drama "The Queen" became the most-nominated feature for the event, scoring down seven nods that included top honor Best Film of the Year alongside four other lauded features namely "United 93", "Little Miss Sunshine", "The Departed" and "Volver."
The 2006 BSFC Awards Winners
December 12, 2006 12:12:20
Honoring those that "offer outstanding film programming", the Boston Society of Film Critics proudly announced the recipients of its BSFC Awards for year 2006 on Sunday night, December 10.
Though staying with the majority on who the best actor and actress of 2006 are by naming Forest Whitaker of "The Last King of Scotland" and Helen Mirren of "The Queen" in those respective categories, the group really made different selections from other award events this time as it bestowed most honors to "The Departed" instead.
Winners Announced at the 2006 WAFCA Awards
December 12, 2006 11:12:23
Giving more buzz to the award season, Washington, DC Area Film Critics Association has picked up a number of notable names and titles to be deemed the winners of its 2006 WAFCA Awards.
Like the New York Film Critics Circle, the group cast its favor on 9/11-drama "United 93" for Best Film title while taking the same picks as the New York Film Critics Online in selecting "An Inconvenient Truth", "Pan's Labyrinth", and "Happy Feet" as Best Documentary, Best Foreign Film, and Best Animated Feature, respectively.
The 72nd Annual NYFCC Awards Champs
December 12, 2006 10:12:49
Helping narrowing the field of contenders for the Oscars while following other major film awards in Los Angeles and New York, the New York Film Critics Circle unveiled yesterday, December 11, the honorees of its 2006 NYFCC Awards based on the votes undertaken by its members consisting of the film critics from daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, and magazines.
The top prize of Best Picture was bestowed to Universal Pictures' tense 9/11 drama "United 93" with animated penguin romp "Happy Feet" as Best Animated Film and France's "Army of Shadows" as Best Foreign Film while "Deliver Us from Evil" was named Best Non-Fiction Film.
Winners at the 32nd Annual LAFCA Awards
December 11, 2006 01:12:31
Turns out New York Film Critics Online is not the only one that gave honors to members of the film industry on Sunday, December 10 as the Los Angeles Film Critics Association also announced on the same day those worthy to receive its LAFCA Awards, which will be held on January 14, 2007.
Seemingly had the same taste with the National Board of Review, the organization delightfully picked "Letters from Iwo Jima" as the Best Picture along with "An Inconvenient Truth" as Best Documentary and Helen Mirren of "The Queen" as Best Actress. Forest Whitaker was named Best Actor, too for his portrayal in "The Last King of Scotland", only this time he had to share the honor with "Borat" star Sacha Baron Cohen.
2006 NYFCO Awards Honorees Revealed
December 11, 2006 11:12:46
Held the event annually based on votes conducted by 26 Internet film critics, the New York Film Critics Online announced yesterday, December 10, the winners of its NYFCO Awards for year 2006 at O'Neals' Restaurant on the Upper West Side in Manhattan.
The group gave most prizes to Stephen Frears' "The Queen", bestowing five which included the Best Picture, Best Actress for Helen Mirren, and Best Supporting Actor for Michael Sheen.
2006 National Board of Review Awards Winners
December 07, 2006 10:12:05
Holding the first major award event of the Oscar season, National Board of Review picked up notable film titles and names as the honorees at its 77th Annual National Board of Review Awards on Wednesday, December 6.
For Best Film 2006, the organization cast its choice on "Letters from Iwo Jima", the second half of Clint Eastwood's two-part look at World War II, placing it on the top spot of its Top Ten Film list which includes "Babel," "Blood Diamond," "The Departed", and "Little Miss Sunshine."
The 2007 Spirit Awards Nominees Announced
November 29, 2006 11:11:49
Film Independent, a non-profit organization dedicated to independent film and independent filmmakers, has officially announced at a press conference held yesterday, November 28 the nominees of its 2007 Spirit Awards, formerly known as the Independent Spirit Awards.
Gaining the most nominations are "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Half Nelson" as each landed five nods, notably the top honor of Best Feature together with "American Gun", "The Dead Girl", and "Pan's Labyrinth."
Alien's Star, Sigourney Weaver, in Her New Thriller
June 16, 2006 04:06:26
After her famous and claiming-fame role as Lieutenant Ripley in the 1979 "Alien", Sigourney Weaver is ready to show some actions in a new thriller by Columbia Pictures, "Vantage Point".
The movie itself is revealing the assassination attempt on the U.S. President, and having Pete Travis as the director and Barry Levy wrote the movie script. Meanwhile, Neal Moritz will collaborate with Tania Landau in the credits for the producer and executive producer.
Forest Whitaker to Co-Star in "Vantage Point"
May 30, 2006 01:05:13
What's new from movie industry is Forest Whitaker's addition to the lineup of the forthcoming drama thriller "Vantage Point". The actor reportedly has signed on to co-star in the Pete Travis-directed flick, joining Dennis Quaid, Matthew Fox and William Hurt.
Written by Barry Levy, "Vantage Point" will be produced by Neal Moritz through his Sony-based Original Film. As of the story, it chronicles an attempt to assassinate the U.S. president in Madrid and is told from five points of view, unfolding in 15-minute increments.
Actors Come to "Where the Wild Things Are"
May 04, 2006 03:05:22
Several notable actors, like Benicio Del Toro, Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker and Michelle Williams, are all joining the cast of the upcoming "Where the Wild Things Are".
All of them will voice characters in the writer-director Spike Jonze's adaptation of Maurice Sendak's children's book of the same title.
Stars Join 'The Air I Breathe' Cast
January 24, 2006 01:01:00More stars joining the already exist cast of "The Air I Breathe." Among the new comers there are Andy Garcia, Forest Whitaker, and Mexican actress Carmen Salines.
The threesome will join Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Kevin Bacon. With all the cast on board, the crime-drama flick is slated to start shooting Thursday Jan 26th, in Mexico City.
