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As Scotty J. in movie "Boogie Nights" (1997)
Philip Seymour Hoffman Finds Directing Debut in Off Broadway Adaptation
January 16, 2009 04:01:18Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman branches out to the directing realm by signing to helm "Jack Goes Boating". The title is an adaptation of an Off Broadway play by Bob Glaudini that ran at Hoffman and John Ortiz's LAByrinth Theater Co. in Gotham back in 2007.
Along with his directing debut, Hoffman will also be seen in front of the camera, starring opposite two of the stage version actors, Ortiz and Daphne Rubin-Vega. The production will be tackled by Overture Films that signed a deal with Hoffman's production house Cooper's Town last summer.
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.
Full Nominees List of 2008 Gotham Independent Film Awards Announced
October 21, 2008 10:10:53On Monday, October 20, IFP has announced the contenders for the 18th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards and Lance Hammer-directed drama "Ballast" has dominated the nomination list, taking in 4 separate nods. The movie, which has won the 2008 Sundance Film Festival's Dramatic Directing Award for Hammer, is nominated for Best Feature, Breakthrough Director, Breakthrough Actor and Best Ensemble Performance.
In the category of Best Feature, "Ballast" will be up against Courtney Hunt's "Frozen River", Charlie Kaufman's "Synecdoche, New York", Thomas McCarthy's "The Visitor" and Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler". Meanwhile, for the Best Ensemble Performance category, the film's cast that include Micheal J. Smith Sr. will be competing with "Rachel Getting Married" ensemble led by Anne Hathaway, "Synecdoche" cast led by Philip Seymour Hoffman, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" ensemble, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz, and "Visitor" cast led by Richard Jenkins.
New York City Premiere of 'Synecdoche, New York'
October 16, 2008 02:10:40Bringing the movie back to the city where the movie takes its title, the Cinema Society and Mulberry has presented the New York City premiere of "Synecdoche, New York". Held on Wednesday, October 15, the special event took place at the Loews 19th Street Theatre, New York City.
Though missing the signature red carpet, the premiere still saw the attendance of many Hollywood stars, including those starring in the movie. Philip Seymour Hoffman, Michelle Williams, Hope Davis, Catherine Keener and Tom Noonan were the members of cast ensemble who made time to join director/producer/writer Charlie Kaufman on the special evening.
Philip Seymour Hoffman Denies Batman Casting
September 10, 2008 10:09:25After Michael Caine let out a so-called confirmation about the Batman's foes casting rumor a while back, Philip Seymour Hoffman, the actor rumored to be portraying Penguin in "The Dark Knight" sequel, has finally spoken up about it. At the 33rd Annual Toronto International Film Festival on Tuesday, September 9, the 41-year-old stated to MTV News, "No one has talked to me about it ever - never."
Sounded similar to the reaction given by Johnny Depp who has been linked to the role of The Riddler, Hoffman put off the burning flame by confessing that he has never met director Christopher Nolan and the speculation is a mere rumor. "It happened, like, five years ago, too," he said. "It was a rumor back then and it's still a rumor. [laughs] It's just in the press. It's funny."
The Riddler and Penguin Casting Rumors Confirmed by Michael Caine
September 09, 2008 09:09:53"The Dark Knight" actor, Michael Caine, has provided a ray of light in the midst of circulating rumors around the next possible foes for Batman and the actors who will play them in the next movie installment of the dark superhero. To MTV's Splash Page, the actor who played Alfred Pennyworth said that the studio have indicated that they want to cast Johnny Depp as The Riddler and Philip Seymour Hoffman as Penguin.
At the 2008 Toronto Film Festival while promoting "Is There Anybody There?", he spoke out about how he learned about what the studio have in mind. "I was with [a Warner Bros.] executive and I said, 'Are we going to make another one?' They said yeah," he tipped off. "I said, 'How the hell are we going to top Heath [Ledger]? And he says 'I'll tell you how you top Heath - Johnny Depp as The Riddler and Philip Seymour Hoffman as The Penguin.' I said, 'S--t, they've done it again!'"
Johnny Depp and Philip Seymour Hoffman Eyed as Batman's Next Foes
July 31, 2008 04:07:21Speculations of Batman's future villains apparently have moved on from which foes to be featured in the possible follow-up of "The Dark Knight" to who are going to portray them. Following reports that Angelina Jolie has been eyeing the Catwoman role, latest report claims that Johnny Depp and Philip Seymour Hoffman have also fallen into the filmmakers' list for the baddies in "Batman 3".
The two acclaimed actors allegedly have been considered to be starring as Batman's notable archnemeses, The Riddler who were depicted by Jim Carrey in "Batman Forever", and Penguin played by Danny DeVito in "Batman Returns". "(Producers) are convinced that the role of the Riddler is perfect for Depp," a source revealed the rumor to Enquirer. "Johnny's a pro. He'll be able to take direction from director Chris Nolan and still make the character his own. And what better Penguin is there than Philip Seymour Hoffman."
I Am Legend Star Cast in Chicago 7?
January 04, 2008 12:01:42Following the news that Sacha Baron Cohen is cast in Steven Spielberg's "The Trial of the Chicago 7" a few days back, more Hollywood names who might be up for roles in the drama film has been leaked. According to reports, the Vanity Vair's article about "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" has given out hints that Will Smith, Taye Diggs, Adam Arkin, Kevin Spacey and Philip Seymour Hoffman could be attached to the new project.
In the article posted on VanityFair.com, Jim Windolf, the writer, wrote down, "My glance strays to a side table, where headshots of actors under consideration for his likely next directing project, Chicago 7 - about the conspiracy trial that grew out of protests at the 1968 Democratic convention - lie on the surface. Among them I spy Will Smith, Taye Diggs, Adam Arkin, and Kevin Spacey; Sacha Baron Cohen (as Abbie Hoffman) and Philip Seymour Hoffman (as William Kunstler) are also linked to the project, which has a screenplay by Aaron Sorkin."
Philip Seymour Hoffman to Play in Xavier Gens' Horror Film
January 03, 2008 02:01:07The "Red Dragon" star Philip Seymour Hoffman and the actor of "A History of Violence", Viggo Mortensen are reportedly discussing the possibility of them playing a part in "Vanikoro". According to Bloody-Disgusting, the two acclaimed actors are in talks to join the cast of Xavier Gens' new film.
"Vanikoro" tells about the French explorer La Perouse whose ship Boussole was destroyed on a reef in Vanikoro, an island full of cannibals, along with most of his crew in 1788. A second ship called the Astrolabe was also shipwrecked. However, La Perouse and some of survivors managed to build a small raft from the wreckage and sailed away to safety.
Winners Named for the 11th Annual TFCA Awards
December 19, 2007 04:12:53Enables "No Country for Old Men" to continue its winning streak during this award season, the Toronto Film Critics Association granted the crime thriller drama four honors of its 2007 TFCA Awards on Tuesday, December 18, making the flick come out as top winner in the competition.
Deemed the Best Picture, the Miramax Films release also picked up Best Director and Screenplay for brothers Joel and Ethan Coen while bringing star Javier Bardem the best supporting actor trophy for his portrayal of Anton Chigurh.
The 2008 Spirit Awards Nominations Revealed
November 28, 2007 10:11:21The list of those competing for the 2008 Spirit Awards has been out. Film Independent as the organization holding the annual event announced Tuesday morning (Nov. 27) the lineup of nominees for the prizes at West Hollywood's Softel Hotel, represented by Lisa Kudrow and Zach Braff.
Squeaking ahead of the pack, currently-showing "I'm Not There" gloriously nabs four nominations plus the inaugural Robert Altman Award, notably that of Best Feature. To win the top honor, however, pic has to compete against "Juno" and "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" which also receive four nods each apart from other contenders of "A Mighty Heart" and "Paranoid Park."
Now Online, the New Trailer of Charlie Wilson's War
October 12, 2007 10:10:01
It is not until December 25th later this year that Universal Pictures' "Charlie Wilson's War" will hit the theaters, but the new trailer for the drama flick is online now.
The trailer is available for view through movies.yahoo.com, ore else you can watch it below.
"Doubt" Raised Against Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman
April 20, 2007 04:04:46
Uniting two of the finest thespians working today on one screen, filmmakers of "Doubt" have successfully enticed Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman to both star in the Miramax Film's drama project, an adaptation of the John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Set at a Bronx Catholic School in 1964, the picture revolves around the principal of the school, nun who is a strict disciplinarian, who confronts a popular priest upon suspecting him sexually harassing a black student. Streep will play the stern headmaster and Hoffman the priest while casting is still underway for the role of a young nun caught between them.
Hoffman and Girlfriend Mimi O'Donnell Expecting Second Child
June 23, 2006 04:06:16
Good news comes from Philip Seymour Hoffman and his longtime girlfriend Mimi O'Donnell who are expecting their second child together.
O'Donnell is said to have four months pregnant, with the baby is due in November later this year.
More Actions to Come from Philip Seymour "Mission: Impossible 3" Hoffman!
June 17, 2006 09:06:12Universal's new screenplay project, "Charlie Wilson's War", and Capitol Films up-coming's "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" are not impossible missions for the last-seen-in- "Mission: Impossible 3" star, Philip Seymour Hoffman.
After having himself involved in an indie movie project "The Savages", Hoffman is ready to join Uma Thurman's former hubby, Ethan Hawke in the story of siblings trying to rob their own parents' jewelry store, "Before the Devils". The movie is going to take place in New York, together with other Hollywood stars, Albert Finney and "Loverboy" actress, Marisa Tomei. The producer is Michael Cerenzie, while Lumet, Kelly Masterson and Austin Chick will bear the credits as the scriptwriters.
"MI-3" Cast Celebrate the Flick World Premiere
April 26, 2006 09:04:43
The cast of the highly anticipated "Mission: Impossible 3" really enjoy the celebration of the flick's world premiere.
A-list stars, like Tom Cruise, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Monaghan, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, and Maggie Q are all having good times during the interview in Rome's Cinema Adriano, Italy on Monday April 24th, 2006.
Hoffman Lands New Role in the "Savages"
March 08, 2006 09:03:24
Has just won an Oscar apparently doesn't make Philip Seymour Hoffman easily feels satisfied, in fact he keeps moving on honing his acting talent more and more. Thus, the actor reportedly has signed on to star in the upcoming comedy drama "The Savages", joining the already on board cast Laura Linney.
The Fox Searchlight film is written by Tamara Jenkins, who will direct as well. The film revolves around a pair of adult siblings (Hoffman, Linney) who are obliged to care for their estranged and ailing elderly father who never took care of them. As they do, they confront the legacy of their upbringing and the realities of familial responsibility.
Best Actor & Actress Oscar
March 06, 2006 11:03:58
The 78th annual Academy Awards has just over. And there we have Reese Witherspoon as the Best Actress Oscar at the prestigious event for her role as Johnny Cash's wife in "Walk the Line." "Oh my goodness, I never thought I would be up here in my whole life," Reese commented on her winning.
Also bringing home the prestigious award is Philip Seymour Hoffman, mainly for Best Actor category thanks to his portrayal in "Capote." Receiving the award, the star said he was "overwhelmed" while at the same time also paid tribute to his mother saying "Be proud mum, because I'm proud of you."
Winners of the 2006 Independent Spirit Awards
March 05, 2006 12:03:39
Another prestigious award went to Philip Seymour Hoffman as the actor has been named Best Male Lead at this year's Independent Spirit Awards held on Saturday, March 4. "It's ludicrous, and I've been given enough," he commented gratefully. "It's all nerve-wracking." His fellow thespian, Matt Dillon, also brought home one award for his winning in the Supporting Male category, accompanied by Amy Adams who took the same honor in female side. As for the Best Female Lead category, it's none other than the "Transamerica" star, Felicity Huffman, that finally nabbed the title.
In the meantime, gay cowboy movie "Brokeback Mountain" still shows its award dominance, taking the honor of Best Feature as well as Best Director for Ang Lee while its competitor at Oscar, "Good Night And Good Luck", only succeed in winning technical category of Best Cinematography. Complete list of winners can be accessed through http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,18491,00.html?tnews.
BAFTA 2006 Winners
February 20, 2006 10:02:09The gay cowboy romance flick "Brokeback Mountain" scores great at the Orange British Academy Film Awards held Sunday Feb 19th, 2006. It among others lassoes the prizes for the category of Best Film, Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Jake Gyllenhaal, Adapted Screenplay for Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana, and The David Lean Award for Achievement in Direction for Ang Lee.
Chosen Best British Film is "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit", while Philip Seymour Hoffman nabs the Best Actor in a Leading Role award thanks to his portrayal in "Capote." Brought home the Best Actress in a Leading Role award is Reese Witherspoon for "Walk the Line" and chosen as Best Actress in a Supporting Role is Thandie Newton for "Crash." Check out the complete list of 2006 BAFTA winners at http://www.chiff.com/art/movies/bafta-awards.htm#bafta_noms_winners.
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.
Winners of the 12th Annual SAG Awards
January 30, 2006 05:01:38Following her triumph at Golden Globe Awards, Reese Witherspoon gloriously added one more honor to her awards list as she has been named Best Actress at the 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards through Walk the Line (2005), accompanied by Philip Seymour Hoffman who won the Best Actor category from Capote (2005). The title of Best Supporting Actor was presented to Paul Giamatti for starring in Cinderella Man (2005), while the Best Supporting Actress to Rachel Weisz, her second major award in this year after the Golden Globe Award she received earlier from The Constant Gardener (2005), just like Witherspoon. In the television feature, it's Kiefer Sutherland who finally came out as the Best Actor in a Drama Series through "24" and Sandra Oh as the Best Actress for starring as Dr. Christina Yang in "Grey's Anatomy".
Paul Haggis's Crash is honored an award of "Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture" meanwhile ABC's hit series "Lost" and "Desperate Housewives" won top acting honors for television with category "Drama Series" and "Comedy Series".
The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Winners
January 17, 2006 11:01:16Hollywood has on Monday January 16th celebrated one of its biggest parties of the year, the 63rd annual Golden Globe Awards. That being so, following more than a month of critics' picks and nominations, "Walk the Line" comes up as the big winner at the prominent event, taking home 3 awards all at once.
The drama genre wins the awards for Best Motion Picture - Musical Or Comedy category, Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for Reese Witherspoon, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical Or Comedy for Joaquin Phoenix. In the meantime, great actor Anthony Hopkins is handed the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
The 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards Winners
January 11, 2006 08:01:47The gay cowboy romance flick "Brokeback Mountain" is a big winner at the 11th annual Critics' Choice Awards held Monday Jan 9. Gaining eight nominations, the movie gloriously brings home 3 awards, including the all-important Best Picture prize, which is considered a key Oscar prognosticator. Moreover, the film's creator, Ang Lee, also is voted the year's Best Director.
Meanwhile, the film's cast Michelle Williams is handed Best Supporting Actress award which she shares with Amy Adams of "Junebug." Paul Giamatti is the Best Supporting Actor thanks to his portrayal in "Cinderella Man." Best Actor award goes to Philip Seymour Hoffman of "Capote," while Best Actress prize goes to Reese Witherspoon of "Walk the Line." A complete roundup of the 2005 winners click http://www.bfca.org/nomineesWinners.html.
The Winners of the 2005 NSFC
January 10, 2006 11:01:36While "Brokeback Mountain" is a big winner at the 11th annual Critics' Choice Awards, "Capote" on the other hand is the Best Film of 2005 according to the National Society of Film Critics. The event held at Manhattan eatery Sardi's on Saturday Jan 7th named "A History of Violence" as its 2nd Best Movie and "2046" the 3rd.
Bringing home the Best Actor prize is Philip Seymour Hoffman, with Jeff Daniels of "The Squid and the Whale" as the 2nd and Heath Ledger of "Brokeback Mountain" as the 3rd. For more look on the complete list of the 2005 NSFC winners visit http://news.yahoo.com/s/eo/20060110/en_movies_eo/18110.
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 10th Annual Satellite Awards Winners
December 19, 2005 04:12:14"Brokeback Mountain" really is a big winner at this year movie awards season. Has been named as one of AFI's Best Movies of 2005 and becoming the lead nominee of the 63rd annual Golden Globe Awards, the flick also is scoring great at the 10th annual Satellite Awards, an event organized by critics formerly affiliated with the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn.
At the ceremony held Saturday Dec 17th at the Four Seasons Hotel, the film won four trophies all at once, mainly for Best Motion Picture Drama, Editing, Song, and Director for Ang Lee. Another winner was Philip Seymour Hoffman who was named Best Actor in A Motion Picture Drama for "Capote" and Felicity Huffman who was granted the Best Dramatic Film Actress prize for "Transamerica."
The New York Film Critics Online Awards Winners
December 12, 2005 11:12:49The 2005 New York Film Critics Online Awards meeting has been held on December 11, 2005. And here we provide you the list of the winners. Chosen as the year's Best Picture is "The Squid and the Whale," a dark comedy about the way divorce changes the members of a literary family. In the meantime, the Best-Director award goes to Fernando Meirelles for the African conspiracy thriller "The Constant Gardener."
Picked as the Best Actor is Philip Seymour Hoffman for his role in "Capote," while the Best Actress is Keira Knightley for her portrayal in "Pride and Prejudice." Oliver Platt, in addition, wins Best Supporting Actor for his action in "Casanova" and Amy Adams is honored the Best Supporting actress thanks to her role in "Junebug."
The Candy Isn't Taste So Sweet
October 12, 2005 09:10:20Sometimes things just work out of control. Don't be upset coz everything has meant to be. That's life. And just like how our life sometimes doesn't work as smooth as we're hoping, the same thing happens too in movie world.
Following New York Daily News report which mentioned "overlawyering" at Warner Bros. would result in the studio's decision to cancel the release of "Strangers with Candy," Daily Variety reported that the film won't be released as scheduled on Oct. 21. The news reads "out of concern that the producers didn't secure all the needed rights, including for such items as posters and props."
