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Album " Vol. 1" (2006)
'Up in the Air' Is Champion of 2009 National Board of Review
December 04, 2009 10:12:10The winners of 2009 National Board of Review have been announced on Thursday, December 3, revealing the domination of "Up in the Air". The drama comedy becomes the big winner as it manages to grab four prizes, including Best Film award.
The film also aids George Clooney to get the Best Actor title, which he shares with "Invictus" actor Morgan Freeman. Additionally, "Up in the Air" brings recognition to its star Anna Kendrick who wins Best Supporting Actress, as well as gives Best Adapted Screenplay award for screenwriters Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner.
'Nine' Dominates 14th Satellite Awards Movie Nominations
November 30, 2009 02:11:32The nominations for 2009 Satellite Awards have been announced by International Press Academy on Sunday, November 29. Based on the list, "Nine" has the possibility to become a big winner as it grabbed 11 nods, including Best Motion Picture in Comedy or Musical.
The movie also aided Marion Cotillard, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Penelope Cruz to be among the nominees for Best Comedy or Musical Actress, Best Comedy or Musical Actor, and Best Supporting Actress respectively. Moreover, the star-studded film has won the award for Best Ensemble.
BIFAs Uncovers 2009 Nominees
October 27, 2009 01:10:38Which movies are vying for the 12th annual British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) have been unraveled on Monday, October 26 at Soho House in London with the announcement of 2009 nominees. Receiving the most nods was "Fish Tank", an Andrea Arnold's drama that won the Jury Prize at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.
The movie revolving around the turbulent relationship a 15-year-old girl has with her mother and her new boyfriend has collected 8 nominations in total. Vying for the major categories including best British film, best director and best screenplay, it also placed its leading actress Katie Jarvis in competition for best actress and most promising newcomers.
Full Nominees List of 2009 Spirit Awards
December 03, 2008 09:12:34Family drama "Rachel Getting Married", border-smuggling saga "Frozen River" and struggling mother tale "Ballast" have shown their domination on the run for the 2009 Spirit Awards. Upon the announcement of the awards' nominees on Tuesday, December 2, it has been revealed that those three films have collected six counts each.
From all of the nominations "Rachel", "Frozen" and "Ballast" received, the three will have to go head-to-head for best feature title along with "Wendy and Lucy" and "The Wrestler". Their directors, Jonathan Demme, Courtney Hunt and Lance Hammer, will also compete for the best director prize which also lists Ramin Bahrani of "Chop Shop" and Tom McCarthy of "The Visitor" as the competitors.
Halloween Producer Brewing New Horror Flick
December 03, 2007 04:12:44A producing name behind the recently-released "Halloween" is on the move to develop his next horror thriller feature. Report brought by Variety informs that Malek Akkad has optioned rights to make "Hurt" via his Trancas Intl. Films.
Story centers on a group of estranged best friends who are reunited after another commits suicide. The gathering unexpectedly ends up becoming a bloodbath because meeting was set up as retribution.
Kevin Spacey Signed on to Star in HBO's Recount
September 25, 2007 11:09:30
Kicked off his early career as a stage actor before then being cast in numbers of big screen projects, Kevin Spacey is ready to invade the small screen with his being signed to star in HBO's upcoming made for TV movie "Recount" which chronicles the contested presidential election of 2000.
A political drama, "Recount" will focus its story on the ordinary people caught up in the extraordinary events surrounding the fateful vote. It begins with the November 7th elections, follows the slew of controversial court challenges and recounts and culminates with the December 12th Supreme Court ruling that effectively handed George W. Bush the presidency.
William Hurt Ignites "Hulk" Rage
June 13, 2007 03:06:02
Elevating the high-profile status of "The Incredible Hulk" a notch higher, Oscar winner William Hurt has given his commitment to join in the cast of the superhero flick, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed.
Already lined up Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, and Tim Roth, the highly-anticipated project finds Bruce Banner/Hulk on the run as he is trying to avoid capture long enough to cure the condition that turns him into a monster. Hurt is said to portray Gen. Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, the man who has dedicated his life to capturing the Hulk and the father of Banner's love interest, Betty Ross, played by Tyler.
"Indy 4" Cast Update
June 08, 2007 02:06:01
The cast list of "Fourth Installment of the Indiana Jones Adventures" is getting longer by now as the project's filmmakers have delightfully added Oscar nominee John Hurt to join the already starry lineup consisting of Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone, and Shia LaBeouf, an official press release stated.
The next installment of the hit adventure franchise after 1989's "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", the picture marks the return of prominent filmmaker Steven Spielberg to the director's chair with George Lucas once more executive producing alongside Kathleen Kennedy. Shooting is due to begin June 18 this year using several locations globally, including New Haven, Connecticut and Los Angeles.
Full "Hellboy 2" Cast Unveiled
June 06, 2007 01:06:48
Getting very close to the filming start date, director Guillermo del Toro has delightfully opened up the casting choices for his "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army" posted at the official fan-site of the guy, Del Toro Films .
While stating the character of John Myers won't return in the flick, del Toro confirmed that John Hurt would once again appear as a cameo with Anna Walton, Luke Goss, and Roy Dotrice playing Princess Nuala, Prince Nuada, and King Balor, respectively. Added to the lineup is John Alexander who will show up as Johann, whose voice will be provided by Thomas Kretschmann instead.
"Un-Dead" Cast and Director Found?
April 27, 2007 10:04:19
It's been quite a long time since "The Un-Dead" was announced to be the next project of Atchity Entertainment and now, words are circulating that director and cast for the horror flick have already been found.
Source to Blackfilm revealed that Newark-born filmmaker Ernest Dickerson has been appointed to fill in the helmer's seat with Javier Bardem, Monica Bellucci, and John Hurt negotiating to star in. The site further reported that the three are aiming to land the role of Dracula, Lucy, and Professor Van Helsing, respectively.
Stars Waving "Yellow Handkerchief"
February 01, 2007 01:02:30
Openly discussing about what project she will next jump into, Kristen Stewart, known for her role as Jodie Foster's daughter in "Panic Room", has told MTV that she is slated to film a big screen feature entitled "The Yellow Handkerchief."
Also stating that William Hurt and Maria Bello are both joining her in the cast, the starlet said that the project is about two "amazing love stories" which follow "three very unlikely characters who come together ... out of need."
Four Track Down the "Untraceable"
January 31, 2007 11:01:03
Joining Diane Lane, Colin Hanks, Joseph Cross, Billy Burke, and Mary Beth Hurt are all coming together to line up the cast of "Untraceable", a thriller which sees Lane as an FBI agent who has to quickly track down a technology-savvy serial killer.
Hanks will portray the partner of Lane's character, Jennifer Marsh, while Cross becoming the movie's villain. As for Burke, the "Ladder 49" star is billed to play Marsh's love interest with Hurt taking the role of Marsh's mother.
Alice in Chains Back on the Road
August 09, 2006 02:08:54
Here it comes Alice in Chains. The music act is back on the road, revealing 40 planned schedules for North American Fall tour that will get underway September 22 in Las Vegas and run through November 26 in San Francisco, with additional dates being added over the next few weeks.
The tour, in fact, is held in support of the band's forthcoming "The Essential Alice in Chains", which will available in stores beginning September 5 later this year. Check the complete dates of Alice in Chains tour on the band's official site.
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.
Karen Moncrieff Is Resurrecting the "Dead"
March 24, 2006 03:03:32
Karen Moncrieff is doing the preparation to resurrect "The Dead Girl". It is a drama mystery flick which actually is the follow up to her "Blue Car".
And in an attempt to bring the project into life, Moncrieff has set the likes of Josh Brolin, Rose Byrne, Toni Collette, James Franco, Marcia Gay Harden, Mary Beth Hurt, Brittany Murphy, Giovanni Ribisi, Mary Steenburgen and Kerry Washington to star in.
Another Menacing Role for William Hurt
March 17, 2006 11:03:24
Received an Oscar nomination for his supporting performance as a gangster in "A History of Violence" is an honor. But that has yet satisfied William Hurt's acting desire. The actor still wanting for more.
Hence, Hurt is taking another menacing role in the forthcoming "Mr. Brooks". A psychological thriller, the flick revolves around a serial killer and will have Bruce Evans to direct from a script he wrote with Raynold Gideon.
Stars Enjoying the Beautiful Ohio
October 08, 2005 12:10:57"Beautiful Ohio." We're not talking about the Midwestern state, but it's about Chad Lowe's directorial debut, which he along with wife Hilary Swank and Mark Burton are producing. The film is a project based on Ethan Canin's adaptation of his short story titled "Batorsag & Szerelem," from his anthology "The Palace Thief." Former NBA All-Star Reggie Miller of Baby Boom Prods will serve as its executive producer.
"Beautiful Ohio" will star William Hurt, who is joined by the like of Rita Wilson, Julianna Margulies and Michelle Trachtenberg. The story of the film centers on a teenager, played by newcomer Brett Davern, who feels he is in the shadow of his idealized older brother, played by David Call. Wilson and Hurt play the boys' parents, with Margulies cast as a seductive next door neighbor and Trachtenberg as Call's girlfriend.
