English’s former fiancee arraigned Oct 17, 2009
Kennedy was joined by actors Bill Murray, Matt McCoy, The Unit star Dennis Haysbert, No. 4 Bobby Orr, track star Rafer Johnson, journalist Jim Wooten, and the incomparable Bill Russell at the Hyannisport Club. The RFK Center is a DC-based nonprofit that provides support to human rights defenders around the world. (Boston Globe)
Clooney gets foxy as London Film Festival opens Oct 15, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " American actor Murray, who voices the character of Badger, felt the film would not have been made in the United States because they do not have the same capacity for high-quality stop-motion movies. "Festivals are fun and you go with your movie to support your movie but this film couldn't have been made anywhere in the world but London. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Clooney, Streep Head To London Oct 15, 2009
Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Willem Dafoe, Michael Gambon and musician Jarvis Cocker also provide voices for the playfully lo-fi feature, which brings the hipster sensibility of Anderson's Rushmore and Royal Tenenbaums to Dahl's children's classic. Although the film takes liberties with Dahl's story -- giving Mr. Fox additional neighbors and family members -- the filmmakers had the blessing of Dahl's widow Felicity. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Clooney opens film festival Oct 15, 2009
The London Film Festival kicked off with the world premiere of Fantastic Mr Fox, starring the voices of George Clooney, Bill Murray and Meryl Streep. The two-week festival begins with a gala screening of the stop-motion animation film, an adaptation of Roald Dahl's 1970 children's novel. (The Age, Australia)
Clooney, Streep in London for film festival gala Oct 15, 2009
The movie was made in England using old-fashioned stop-motion animation, and has a voice cast led by George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Bill Murray. Clooney, Murray and Jason Schwartzman brought a dose of Hollywood to Leicester Square on Wednesday with the films world premiere at the 53rd annual London festival. (MSNBC -- News)
Joker Clooney launches film gala Oct 15, 2009
Stars of Fantastic Mr Fox, including George Clooney and Bill Murray, have walked the red carpet as the movie launched the London Film Festival. But Meryl Streep, who voices Mrs Fox in the film version of Roald Dahl's book, stayed in the US because she has flu. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
London film fest gets generous dose of George Clooney Oct 15, 2009
Jason Schwartzman, George Clooney, Felicity Dahl and Bill Murray celebrate the London Film Festival premiere of Fantastic Mr. Fox. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press LONDON Like the , 's is a mix of British grit and American glamor. (USA Today -- Life)
Puppet masters Oct 14, 2009
George Clooney and Meryl Streep provide the voices of Mr and Mrs Fox, and the cast includes by Bill Murray as Badger, Jason Schwartzman as Ash, Owen Wilson as Coach Skip and Willem Dafoe as Rat. Even former Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker pops up as a human character called Petey. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Post the First Comment Oct 13, 2009
This kind of story is just made for Harrelson, but a nice bit by Bill Murray is the film's topper. Amber Heard also plays an early victim in a flashback, with an enamored, hopeful Eisenberg. (The Current Online, MO)
The Cinematic History of A Christma... Oct 8, 2009
Bill Murray took the lead role in the 1988 film Scrooged, a modern telling of the story in which the three spirits visit a cynical television executive named Frank Cross ... Even Bill Murray, while he may lack the aura of some of these names, is undoubtably one of Hollywood s finest comedians. (Suite101.com)
Zombies chomp Meatballs Oct 5, 2009
Woody Harrelson, Bill Murray and Abigail Breslin star in this comedy horror film, in which the earth is being attacked by zombies. "Where most movies are a two-week story, Michael's movies play for a long time," said Kyle Davies, Overture head of distribution. (MSNBC -- News)
Q&A with Carrie Fisher Oct 5, 2009
I thought Bill Murray was a teensy bit scary ... I thought Bill Murray was a teensy bit scary. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Review: 'Zombieland' is dead-on funny Oct 4, 2009
At its best, "Zombieland" features good one-liners (about Russell Crowe's Twinkie consumption, among other things), a terrific reference to "Deliverance" and a delightful cameo by Bill Murray, who plays himself. Abigail Breslin and Emma Stone show up as a pair of sisters, also on the run from zombies, and there's an elaborate sequence at the Pacific Playland amusement park that has color and flair. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
‘Zombieland’ costars relish the script’s humor Oct 4, 2009
Q. Bill Murray s cameo in the movie is getting some buzz. Woody, were you calling in a favor from working with him on Kingpin. (Boston Globe)
Where the wonder goes Oct 4, 2009
Against the funky stop-motion animation is the high wattage of the voice cast: George Clooney and Meryl Streep as Mr. and Mrs. Fox, Bill Murray as a badger, Willem Dafoe as a rat. Fox is, in other words, part of a new hipster kiddie wave, pioneered by Burton and his occasional collaborator Selick. (Boston Globe)
Florida Golf Guide -- Sunshine state has the golfer's dream Oct 3, 2009
Look closely, and you'll see that the restaurant owner, Andy Murray, bears a strong resemblance to a certain assistant greenskeeper in the movie, a character named Carl Spackler ( Bill Murray). Andy is Bill's brother. (FOX61, CT)
Run TO hilarious 'Zombieland' Oct 3, 2009
One of the best moments comes when the group stops along the way to L.A., which sets up a cameo by Bill Murray that is easily one of the funniest moments in his career. MOVIE REVIEW"Zombieland," rated R for horror violence and language. (Fresno Bee)
Zombieland: The Year's Coolest Creature Feature Oct 2, 2009
" Wichita, who's about Columbus' age, has had all the world experience he's missed. For Columbus, whose idea of emotional outlawry is to unbuckle his seat belt and whom Wichita refers to as having "the guts of a guppy," she's one more woman to desire and fear. But, hey, the sisters are human. So the twosome become a foursome and head off for Pacific Playland. The quartet pretty quickly arrives in Los Angeles, where a zombie Charlie Chaplin can be seen outside Mann's Chinese Theater, and crashes... (Time.com)
Pop culture is becoming a Zombieland Oct 1, 2009
Woody Harrelson, Bill Murray and Abigail Breslin star in this comedy horror film, in which the earth is being attacked by zombies. While an unabashed comedy, the films premise is built around a very serious and in this day and age of swine flu concerns, very possible scenario. (MSNBC -- News)
Flicks: If only the zombies would eat Michael Moore Oct 1, 2009
Zombieland stars Woody Harrelson, Michael Cera clone Jesse Eisenberg, Little Miss Sunshine Abigail Breslin and Bill Murray no Judd Nelson in a world overrun by zombies, which is completely original and has, in no way, ever been done. Never. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Zombieland brings the laughs but often lags Sep 30, 2009
Woody Harrelson, Bill Murray and Abigail Breslin star in this comedy horror film, in which the earth is being attacked by zombies. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Daily TV and radio guide Sep 25, 2009
Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis as paranormal exterminators. PG (1984). (Boston Globe)
Review: 'How to Be a Mentsh (and Not a Shmuck)' Sep 23, 2009
And then there's the Bill Murray character in "Groundhog Day," who, at first entirely self-centered, eventually starts doing things to help other people not for any personal gain but simply because they're the right things to do, he can do them, and they make the town nicer for everybody. Some of this may make readers feel uncomfortably as if they're back in Sunday school. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Bored To Death Extends HBO's Streak Sep 19, 2009
But instead of joining the Army like Bill Murray and Harold Ramis did, Schwartzman, inspired by Raymond Chandler novels, puts an ad on Craigslist claiming to be an unlicensed private investigator. Comedy ensues as Ames gently attempts to solve his clients; problems;as well as his own. (Multichannel News)
Brockton is rocked asits ballclub founders Sep 19, 2009
The team has a number of owners, including actor Bill Murray, though some have dropped out in recent years. The team leases the city-owned park for $250,000 a year. (Boston Globe)
In Havana, Singer Harry Belafonte wants more from Obama to improve US-Cuba relations Sep 19, 2009
Bill Murray, James Caan and Robert Duval came to the island at the same time to do professional research. Belafonte said he planned to attend Sunday's controversial mega-concert by Colombian rocker Juanes and others. (FOX61, CT)
10 restaurants where you can watch the stars Sep 19, 2009
Some even own restaurants themselves, including Robert DeNiro, who is a partner at Nobu with Harvey Keitel, Bill Murray, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Sean Penn, Ed Harris, Lou Diamond Philips and Christopher Walken. DeNiro is always bringing his friends in to dine, who may include Leonardo Di Caprio. (MSNBC -- Travel)
A 'Single' sale Sep 17, 2009
Though it would seem to hold considerable awards potential and stars two Oscar winners as well as Bill Murray, "Get Low" is still on the market despite an ecstatic reception here ... Though it would seem to hold considerable awards potential and stars two Oscar winners as well as Bill Murray, "Get Low" is still on the market despite an ecstatic reception here. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Meyers Movie Blog #7 - Back To School Sep 17, 2009
-Bill Murray- Caddyshack ... This is a PG-13 rated comedy starring Woody Harrelson and Randy Quaid with a legendary villain role from Bill Murray ... Roommates' Thoughts: - One of my favorites because of Woody Harrelson and Bill Murray's hair. (Umassathletics.com)
On-demand picks Sep 16, 2009
(Comcast Free Movies) Bill Murray plays a crass and cocky TV weatherman who s doomed to repeat Groundhog Day in a karmic time warp until he can get his life together. Andie MacDowell is his costar in this romantic comedy, which entertainingly turns Punxsutawney into Purgatory. (Boston Globe)
Walsh starts another season as Cowboys broadcaster Sep 15, 2009
He met former Cincinnati Reds Big Red Machine player George Foster, and has played golf with actor Bill Murray in Butte, Mont. Its just been amazing, my life, Walsh said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
A look at this fall’s movies Sep 13, 2009
George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Owen Wilson, Willem Dafoe, and Bill Murray supply the voices. The Fourth Kind Why are there more disappearances in Nome, Alaska, than anywhere else. (Boston Globe)
Looking at how film comedy lasts - or doesn't Sep 12, 2009
The other day I was flicking around the dial and watched 20 minutes of Bill Murray in "Stripes" (1981). It was so clear: Whatever misconceptions people were walking around with 28 years ago, Murray was immune to them. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Daily television listings Sep 12, 2009
An actor (Bill Murray) and a young American woman become friends in Japan. Engaging. (Boston Globe)
DSC golfer gets to play with big hitters (but not Lama) Sep 12, 2009
And, if that's still not enough, two of her playing partners were Champions Tour star Jeff Sluman and comedian Bill Murray ... "To come close to winning it, and get to play with the winner and Bill Murray, was great."They're both really funny guys, and they're good friends. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Fall Movie Preview: Studios save best films for fall Sep 11, 2009
Cast includes Emma Stone, Mike White, Abigail Breslin and, of all people, Bill Murray ... Cast includes, no joke, George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Anderson, Bill Murray, Anjelica Huston and Willem Dafoe. (Florida Today)
A filmmaking 'Education' Sep 10, 2009
Others set to join him include George Clooney, Megan Fox, Penelope Cruz, Nicolas Cage, Matt Damon, Colin Farrell, Bill Murray, Drew Barrymore, Demi Moore, Michael Cera, Viggo Mortensen, Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Edward Norton and Jennifer Connelly ... Others set to join him include George Clooney, Megan Fox, Penelope Cruz, Nicolas Cage, Matt Damon, Colin Farrell, Bill Murray, Drew Barrymore, Demi Moore, Michael Cera, Viggo Mortensen, Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Edward Norton and Jennifer... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
London festival offers Clooney fix Sep 10, 2009
Meryl Streep and Bill Murray, who also voice characters in Wes Anderson's film, are expected at the Fantastic Mr Fox premiere too. Clooney will also attend the Men Who Stare at Goats screening, which will take place the following night. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Offensive woes sting BHS girls (2) Sep 9, 2009
Sheffield said the Bruins scoring woes is an ongoing pattern which he compared to the popular Bill Murray movie Groundhog Day, about a man who keeps reliving the same day. Every time we get up and we show up at the ballpark and our pitching is outstanding and we have good defensive play and we get nothing out of our batting lineup, explained Sheffield. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Fall movies not to miss Sep 7, 2009
Rumor has it that Bill Murray appears uncredited as a zombie ... But that's not the way Wes Anderson decided to do it when he took on his first animated project after a string of odd but lovable features like "Rushmore" and "The Royal Tenenbaums." Anderson took stars George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Bill Murray to an actual forest and farm where the Roald Dahl children's book is set. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Local golfers Sep 6, 2009
Schneider was paired with Jeff Sluman on Friday and actor comedian Bill Murray. EVERY MAKES CUT: Mainland graduate Matt Every shot a 69 in the second round of the Nationwide-Mexico Open at Leon, Mexico, Friday. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Norman's Mark: One Star (1) Sep 6, 2009
The mind boggles at the thought of Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, Owen Wilson, Anjelica Huston and Willem Dafoe agreeing to be in this failure ... "Life Aquatic" is a pseudo-documentary about the selfish and phony Steve Zissou (Bill Murray), who is having problems completing his 12th film about ocean life. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
In wildfires, it takes a city to save a city Sep 5, 2009
"It's like Groundhog Day," he says, referencing the movie in which Bill Murray is doomed to relive the same day over and over. "We get up and then we start prepping all of our stuff for getting ready to go. We go over and eat. We go out on the line all night, doing our thing. And we come back, and the next day we do it all over again.". (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Celebrity spin Sep 4, 2009
Some of the quotes did turn up in ads for the Bill Murray elephant comedy Larger Than Life,'' the writer deadpanned. The one hardball tactic that seems to have crossed the Pacific is refusing to let critics see populist films before they open. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Best new fall TV: "Community" Sep 1, 2009
" Jeff: You know what makes humans different from other animals?Troy: Feet!Pierce: No, no, no. Come on. Bears have feet.Jeff: We're the only species on earth that observes Shark Week. Sharks don't even observe Shark Week, but we do.After his speech, which is too weird to be reproduced here but which somehow moves the study group to applaud, Britta reveals that Jeff is a complete fraud. "You know, I thought you were like Bill Murray in any of his films," says nerdy Abed (Danny Pudi). "But you're... (Salon)
Little Shop of Horrors coming to Palm Canyon (1) Aug 30, 2009
His music was further popularized when the play was turned into a film in 1986, directed by Frank Oz and starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Steve Martin, and Bill Murray. The show did not have an original Broadway run when it opened in 1982 at the WPA theatre. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Prefab homes continue to evolve Aug 29, 2009
"It is certainly an Achilles' heel for our industry," said Bill Murray, president of the modular-industry arm of the National Association of Home Builders. "It's been a difficult job for us to educate the public.". (AZCentral -- Home)
On Demand picks Aug 29, 2009
(Comcast Free Movies) Manhattan looks great, and so do the ghosts, but an ill-crafted screenplay and leaden direction make Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd seem like zombies as they plod around in jumpsuits as exorcists for hire. (PG; runs through Sept. 3). (Boston Globe)
'The Fantastic Mr. Fox': Jason Schwartzman's 'Favorite' Wes Anderson Film Aug 26, 2009
Now the star has united another massive cast including Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Willem Dafoe ... And then, of course, we did it with George Clooney and Bill Murray live ... Schwartzman: He got all the actors at one point although Meryl Streep couldn't come but most of the actors, myself, Bill Murray, George Clooney and many others together. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Harden nearly unhittable for Cubs Aug 20, 2009
Bradley, who also bowed to the fans after he was called out on strikes to end the eighth, got nothing but support from the other side of the dugout where actor -- and Cubs fan -- Bill Murray was sitting. "We swung the bats really well tonight, we swung them aggressively, we hit the ball for power," Piniella said. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Tone-Deaf? It's Your Brain's Fault Aug 20, 2009
Actor Bill Murray sings Karaoke in the 2003 film "Lost in Translation." (Focus Features). Interactive. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
YouTube Screens Ghostbusters Movie In Full | Territorial Rights Licensing Strikes Again Aug 15, 2009
It starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis as three pseudo-scientists who go into business cleaning New York of ghosts and ghouls. The film recently passed its 25th birthday and is back in the news because Ghostbusters 3 is being developed. (Multichannel News)
Brad Pitt And Quentin Tarantino Come Full Circle With 'Basterds' Aug 12, 2009
In the years that followed, huge names like Bruce Willis, Tom Cruise and Bill Murray took a break from big blockbusters to embrace the indie spirit. The careers of Tarantino and Pitt could be looked at as bookmarking the phenomenon. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Ghostbusters: The Videogame Aug 11, 2009
Together with the original crew Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd), Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) and Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) youve got to put a stop to these spooks before things really get out of hand. Fun with nuclear accelerators. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Ramis rises again Aug 11, 2009
I dont hang out with Ivan Reitman and Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd any more. We dont make many movies together, but Judd is now in the prime of that. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Summer Comedies Promise Big Laughs Aug 11, 2009
Judd Apatow recalls going with his summer camp to see Bill Murray in "Stripes" as "one of the great moments of my entire life.". "There are a lot of gigantic movies with budgets well over $100 million that come out during the summer," said Apatow. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Fears of a clown Aug 9, 2009
Bill Murray s careful and very conscious move into arthouse territory has been managed through working with such singular filmmakers as Sophia Coppola ( Lost in Translation ), Wes Anderson ( Rushmore ), and Jim Jarmusch ( Broken Flowers ). Judd Apatow is a writer and director, so he s more in the Preston Sturges vein than a performer like Adam Sandler. (Boston Globe)
Daily guide to television and radio Aug 8, 2009
Bill Murray s in the Army now. R (1981). (Boston Globe)
American rapper Lumidee makes video in Cuba as artists push cultural thaw Aug 4, 2009
When Lumidee checked into Havana's iconic Hotel Nacional, she ran into Bill Murray, James Caan and Robert Duval, who are here on a "research trip." Puerto Rican-born actor Benicio del Toro is also in town. "I think everyone should see it, see Cuba," Lumidee said. (FOX61, CT)
Who ya gonna call? Aug 4, 2009
Together with the original crew Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd), Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) and Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) youve got to put a stop to these spooks before things really get out of hand. Fun with unlicensed nuclear accelerators From start to finish, the game plays as a third-person shooter. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Kattan's 'Bollywood Hero' a reality-show tease Aug 4, 2009
He eventually would like to follow in the acting steps of other SNL alumni such as Will Ferrell and Bill Murray, who do dramatic roles that still allow them to showcase their comedic skills. He points to Murrays Lost in Translation as an example. (Fresno Bee)
Tough deja vu for Stewart:another crash at Pocono Aug 2, 2009
In a move worthy of Bill Murray, Stewart made all of one lap in practice before tagging the wall in turn three. "I just, I screwed up," said the unhappy driver of the No. 14 Old Spice Swagger Chevy, who once again lost 42 starting spots. (NJ.com -- Times)
Full Story » Aug 2, 2009
The science-fiction comedy film - which is set in New York and stars Dan Akroyd, Bill Murray and Sigourney Weaver - was voted tops by readers of online magazine ... The science-fiction comedy film - which is set in New York and stars Dan Akroyd, Bill Murray and Sigourney Weaver - was voted tops by readers of online magazine geeks ... " The top ten list: 1.Ghostbusters 2.Terminator II Judgement Day 3.Tron 4. The Matrix Trilogy 5. Spiderman 6. Akira 7. Logan's Run 8. Star Wars 9. Sin City 10. Cube... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Ghostbusters Top For GEEKS Aug 2, 2009
The science-fiction comedy film - which is set in New York and stars Dan Akroyd, Bill Murray and Sigourney Weaver - was voted tops by readers of online magazine ... The science-fiction comedy film - which is set in New York and stars Dan Akroyd, Bill Murray and Sigourney Weaver - was voted tops by readers of online magazine geeks. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Juliette Lewis new CD a sonic smorgasbord Aug 1, 2009
Penelope Cruz Embraces London film premiere, Pam Anderson goes 3D in L.A., Bill Murray breaks into song in Cuba and more. more photos. (MSNBC -- Music)
