"The Men Who Stare at Goats": Quick, look away Nov 6, 2009
A folktale-flavored Depression-era yarn about a small-town Tennessee eccentric (Robert Duvall) who stages his own funeral while still alive, "Get Low" also features Bill Murray, Sissy Spacek and Lucas Black. In other words, as much rural Americana and indie cred as you could possibly want, with some left over. (Salon)
Review: `A Christmas Carol' suffocates in glitz (16) Nov 5, 2009
The Sentinel Online : Ap Entertainment Movies : Review: `A Christmas Carol' suffocates in glitz. Today Most Popular Stories. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
'Carol' captured for modern filmgoers Nov 5, 2009
Bill Murray starred as a cynical TV executive based on Dickens' character in the 1988 comedy "Scrooged." Even Oscar winner Michael Caine donned the black cape and top hat alongside Kermit the Frog 17 years ago in "The Muppet Christmas Carol.". Now, Jim Carrey is taking on old Ebenezer in "Disney's A Christmas Carol," hitting theaters Friday. (CNN)
Scrooge Rings in Holiday Movie Season Nov 4, 2009
Meryl Streep also joins George Clooney and Bill Murray among the voice cast of Wes Anderson's animated comedy "Fantastic Mr. Fox," the tale of a wily fox waging war with human farmers. Anderson gave his voice actors a taste of rustic life by taking them to a real farm to record the vocals. (CBS News)
Five of the Best Christmas Movies E... Nov 4, 2009
While Charles Dickens' story A Christmas Carol has been retold numerous times in a variety of ways, this version which stars Bill Murray as Frank Cross is arguably one of the best. The tale is retold this time with the Scrooge character as a television executive. (Suite101.com)
DIRECTV Partners With HDNet and HDNet Movies to Offer On Demand Programming Nov 4, 2009
DIRECTV subscribers can see great films including, "Lost in Translation" starring Bill Murray, "21 Grams," starring Naomi Watts, classics like "Hoosiers" starring Gene Hackman and "Waterworld," starring Kevin Costner, comedies such as "The Nutty Professor" starring Eddie Murphy, and thrillers like "Darkman," starring Liam Neeson and "The Illusionist," starring Edward Norton and many, many more. The programming provided by HDNet and HDNet Movies on DIRECTV will be refreshed on a weekly basis. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Carrey's Scrooge Rings In Hollywood Holiday Spirit Nov 3, 2009
" -- A Manhattan couple (Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant) in a rocky marriage find new twists in their relationship after they see a murder and are hustled into witness protection. "It's Complicated" -- A messy love triangle develops among a bakery and restaurant owner (Meryl Streep), her ex-hubby (Alec Baldwin) and an architect (Steve Martin) in the latest from director Nancy Meyers ("Something's Gotta Give"). FOXES, FROGS AND RODENTS: Meryl Streep also joins George Clooney and Bill Murray... (KIRO TV, WA)
Who is No. 1 of the one-loss teams? Nov 2, 2009
Who is No. 1 of the one-loss teams. Who is No. 1 of the one-loss teams. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Gifts for Kids: Top Five Wii Video ... Nov 1, 2009
Other members of the team are voiced by the stars of the movies: Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson. The best part of Ghostbusters is fighting ghosts using a proton pack which has a number of different firing modes like green goo, boson dart and more. (Suite101.com)
Ghostbusters 3 Update Oct 30, 2009
Aykroyd didn't divulge anything further on the project than that, but his cautious tone made it seem like it wasn't as much of a certainty as it was before the summer release of Harold Ramis' flop Year One (also scripted by Stupnitsky berg) when Aykroyd, Ramis and even Bill Murray were all busy talking it up. Aykroyd even suggested this past spring that GB3 by the end of this year. (IGN FilmForce)
"A Prophet" named best picture at London Film Fest Oct 29, 2009
The two-week festival opened Oct. 14 with a gala premiere of Wes Anderson's animated adventure "Fantastic Mr. Fox," attended by voice stars George Clooney and Bill Murray. It closes Thursday with the world premiere of "Nowhere Boy," artist Sam Taylor-Wood's film about the young John Lennon. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Scare tactics Oct 24, 2009
Maybe Eliza Jumel is a Bill Murray fan ... Maybe Eliza Jumel is a Bill Murray fan. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Tidbits: Will La Toya be next Jackson to die? Oct 22, 2009
Bill Murray: McG deserves to dieDirector McGs recent claim that funnyman Bill Murray headbutted him on the set of Charlies Angels came under fire from the actor himself. According to the Murray, he employed a strictly hands-off approach with McG not that the lack of violence was due to shortage of ill-will. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
BruceMartinInside Racing Jimmie Johnson's a lock to win his 4th straight points title, right? Oct 19, 2009
The rest of the Chasers have to feel as helpless and frustrated as Pittsburgh meteorologist Phil Connors, the character played by Bill Murray in the 1993 film when during a trip to Punxsutawney, Pa ... But in the meantime, the alarm clock for NASCAR continues to go off at 6 a.m. with Sonny and Cher singing "I Got You, Babe," just as it did for Bill Murray in the movie. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
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 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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Daily television listings Sep 12, 2009
An actor (Bill Murray) and a young American woman become friends in Japan. Engaging. (Boston Globe)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
'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)
