Holiday films roll out some heavy subjects Oct 30, 2009
Cast: Charlize Theron, Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee Produced by: Nick Wechsler, Paula Mae Schwartz, Steve Schwartz Directed by: John Hillcoat Written by: Cormac McCarthy, Joe Penhall. Armored. (Fresno Bee)
Row over Mandela, an auction and an actress's kiss Oct 29, 2009
Charlize Theron met Mr Mandela after her Oscar win in 2004. Hollywood actress Charlize Theron did not have the consent of South Africa's Nelson Mandela to auction off a meeting with him, his office says. (BBC News -- Africa)
'Tourist' checks in at GK Oct 29, 2009
Cruise once planned to star with Charlize Theron for director Bharat Nalluri, a scheme that went south when Cruise instead committed to team with Cameron Diaz on the James Mangold-directed Knight & Day for Fox. Jolies interest kick-started the project recently, and she sparked to working with von Donnersmarck, whose last film, the 2006 The Lives of Others, won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. (Variety)
Top-Earning Dead Celebs May Surprise You Oct 29, 2009
Gwen Stefani at the Night of Stars; Plus, Pamela Anderson, Eva Mendes and Charlize Theron. Photo Essay. (CBS News)
Seinfeld, Rock Honor Funny Man Bill Cosby Oct 28, 2009
Gwen Stefani at the Night of Stars; Plus, Pamela Anderson, Eva Mendes and Charlize Theron. (AP) Bill Cosby watched as the stars lined up Monday night to pay tribute to his brand of comedy that broke down racial barriers and stereotypes. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Talking Points Oct 28, 2009
Raising money for a charity that helps kids, actress Charlize Theron offered to kiss a person who ponied up big bucks. That person turned out to be a lady who donated a whopping $140,000 to the charity OneXOne. (Fox News)
Madiba time 'not for sale' Oct 28, 2009
The Oscar-winning South African-born actress Charlize Theron auctioned off a meeting with Nelson Mandela without getting permission from the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Beeld reported on Wednesday. "A very strict process needs to followed to get a meeting with Mandela," the foundation's chief executive, Achmat Dangor, told the Afrikaans daily. (iAfrica.com)
Newcomer Sidibe starts award season with win Oct 28, 2009
"It's a great festival," commented Oscar-winner Charlize Theron, whose performance in "North Country" earned her the Hollywood Actress Award at the 2005 gala, and she went on to nab an Academy Award nomination that year. "It really does create a bit of noise.". (MSNBC -- News)
Charlize's R1m lip-lock Oct 27, 2009
Charlize Theron raised R1 ... Charlize's offering raised money for the Charlize Theron African Outreach Project, which is teaming with the OneXOne Foundation to bring soccer pitches and clean water to the children of South Africa by 2010. (iAfrica.com)
Will Mel bring back Mad Max? Oct 26, 2009
There s speculation that Aussie actor Sam Worthington may star in the new movie and reports suggest Charlize Theron has been earmarked for one of the leads. Filming will get underway in the city and in Broken Hill, outback NSW, during August next year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Astro Boy is wonderful robot romp Oct 24, 2009
Starring: Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nicolas Cage, Samuel L. Jackson, Charlize Theron, Bill NighyDirector: David BowersRun time: 1 hour, 34 minutesMPAA rating: PG. Dr. Tenma and his colleague Dr. Elefun (Bill Nighy) have separated matter from outer space into a positive blue core and a negative red one. (MSNBC -- News)
Aussies will struggle at Olympics Oct 24, 2009
SEXY Hollywood actress Charlize Theron auctioned off a kiss for $140,000 - and the winning bidder was a woman. Lifestyle. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Charlize Theron kisses woman for $140,000 Oct 24, 2009
LOS ANGELES: South African-born actress Charlize Theron auctioned off a kiss for $140,000, and the winning bidder was a woman, US magazine reported Friday ... South African-born actress Charlize Theron auctioned off a kiss for $140,000, and the winning bidder was a woman, US magazine reported on Friday. (India Times, India)
Film review: 'Astro Boy' gets two stars out of five Oct 23, 2009
" (AP Photo/Summit Entertainment)AP By Roger Moore The Orlando Sentinel October 23, 2009 2:00 AM Lovely dollops of wit and warmth float through the big screen version of "Astro Boy," the latest Japanese TV cartoon to make it to the big screen. But the look, themes and slam-bang "Transformers" violence of that 1960s animated series make this every bit as dated as "Speed Racer," even if it is easier to watch.It's about a Pinocchio with rocket engines for legs, x-ray eyes and a swirly... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Charlize set for 'Mad Max' Oct 23, 2009
Charlize Theron has been handpicked to play the lead female role in the fourth 'Mad Max' film. The South African actress was selected by George Miller, the Australian director who created the series, reports E. (iAfrica.com)
Daily guide to television and radio Oct 22, 2009
Charlize Theron; Steven Ho. Also: a performance by Dave Matthews Band. (Boston Globe)
Angelina Jolie in talks for killer "Gucci" role Oct 22, 2009
Earlier this month, it was announced Angelina was replacing Charlize Theron in "The Tourist," after Charlize backed out for an unspecified reason. Angelina will next be seen on the big screen in the spy thriller "Salt," which hits theaters in July 2010. (Xinhuanet, China)
L.A. Looks Announces Partnership With Blockbuster CG Animated Film, Astro Boy Oct 21, 2009
The CG-animated motion picture features the voices of Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucas, Bill Nighy, Donald Sutherland, Charlize Theron and Nicolas Cage as 'Dr. Tenma. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Celebrities and their obsessions. Oct 14, 2009
CHARLIZE THERON Obsession: Neatness. She hates messy cabinets and when people just shove things into it and close the door. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Angelina Jolie may replace Charlize Theron in "The Tourist" Oct 13, 2009
BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhuanet)-- Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has been tipped to replace Charlize Theron in an upcoming remake of a cult 2005 French thriller, to which she has long been attached, reported The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday. Both Charlize Theron and Tom Cruise were signed to star in the project, to be retitled "The Tourist," which tells the story of an Interpol agent (Jolie) in Europe who manipulates an American tourist in an attempt to flush out an elusive criminal who is her... (Xinhuanet, China)
‘Glee’ needs to move forward Oct 12, 2009
Remember Charlize Theron s character. So wrong. (Boston Globe)
Atari To Publish Project Runway Video Game On Wii(TM) Oct 10, 2009
Upcoming films to be released in 2009 by The Weinstein Company and Dimension Films include: Tom Ford's directorial debut "A Single Man" starring Colin Firth and Julianne Moore; and John Hillcoat's "The Road" starring Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron. About Atari, SA. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fall Film Releases 2009 Oct 9, 2009
Starring: Robert Duvall, Garrett Dillahunt, Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Charlize Theron. Law Abiding Citizen, rated R. (Overture Films). (Carroll County Times, MD)
CHARLIZE, BILLY BOB, DICAPRIO: OCD Celebs Oct 7, 2009
Charlize Theron Is Latest Celebrity to Admit to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ... Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlize Theron, and Billy Bob Thornton are shown in these file photos. (ABC News)
HDNet to Air 'HDNet Fights Presents: HEIWA DREAM 11 Featherweight Grand Prix 2009, Final Round' Oct 3, 2009
The HDNet Movies Sneak Preview series features top Hollywood stars in critically acclaimed performances including Gwyneth Paltrow, Joaquin Phoenix, Demi Moore, Michael Caine, Tom Hanks, Vera Farmiga, Parker Posey, Brian Cox, Matthew Broderick, Brittany Snow, Eric Bana, John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Robin Williams, Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger. Upcoming Sneak Previews include "Ong Bak 2: The Beginning" starring and directed by Tony Jaa. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Burning Plain' script's beauty wooed Theron Oct 3, 2009
"The Burning Plain" started some buzz with its opening scenes of an isolated house trailer ablaze in a Southwestern pasture and Charlize Theron's character, Sylvia, nude at a sunny window telling her sleepy lover to leave ... Charlize Theron, who graces the Vogue September cover in a Georgia O'Keeffe homage, stars in Zach Galifianakis' latest "Between Two Ferns" Webisode and appeared on numerous talk shows during the past week, has more work in the pipeline ... Burning Plain' script's beauty... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Move poll: Charlize Theron Oct 3, 2009
Which is your favorite Charlize Theron movie. Total votes: 302. (San Francisco Chronicle)
HDNet to Broadcast 'HDNet Fights Presents: MFC 22: Payoff' Sep 30, 2009
" HDNet is also the exclusive high definition home to critically acclaimed and award winning documentaries as part of the InFocus series. "NASA on HDNet" presents all live shuttle launches through 2010.Only HDNet Movies (, ) delivers exclusive Sneak Previews of new movies before they hit theaters. The HDNet Movies Sneak Preview series features top Hollywood stars in critically acclaimed performances including Gwyneth Paltrow, Joaquin Phoenix, Demi Moore, Michael Caine, Tom Hanks, Vera Farmiga,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Movie review: 'The Burning Plain' Sep 26, 2009
Starring Kim Basinger and Charlize Theron ... Which is your favorite Charlize Theron movie ... In a second arm of the story, a self-hating restaurant manager (Charlize Theron) sleeps with everything that moves, including John Corbett. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Readers vs. critics Sep 26, 2009
Next week's question: Which is your favorite Charlize Theron movie. To cast your vote for one of the selections, go to sfgate. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Charlize is Catwoman? Sep 25, 2009
Charlize Theron would love to "kick a*s" as Catwoman. The Hollywood actress is thrilled to learn she is in the running to play the super-villain alongside Christian Bale and Sir Michael Caine in the upcoming sequel to Batman blockbuster 'The Dark Knight. (iAfrica.com)
Metallica Chronicler discovers new rock star Sep 20, 2009
Partnering with cable television providers, Magnolia has earned revenues that equal or surpass theatrical grosses from video on demand airings of films including "The Burning Plain," "World's Greatest Dad," "Flawless" and "Two Lovers," featuring Charlize Theron, Robin Williams, Demi Moore and Gwyneth Paltrow. This year, Magnolia plans simultaneous TV/theatrical releases for John Woo's Chinese-language historical epic "Red Cliff," the satanic thriller "The House of the Devil" and "Serious... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
A New Way to Listen to the Hawkeyes Sep 19, 2009
You may also have caught Charlize Theron donning a Live Sports Radio at the U.S. Tennis Open tournament last year, or the sportwriter Larry Fitzgerald Sr. wearing one as he watched his son dominate Super Bowl XLIII in February. This fall, they'll be joined by fans of the National Football League's Jacksonville Jaguars and those at both home and away games of 25 major-college football teams. (Hawkeyesports.com)
10 restaurants where you can watch the stars Sep 19, 2009
Other good bets for celeb watching are the more secluded and reclusive hotel dining rooms like the Bar Marmont at Chteau Marmont Hotel and Bungalows (Charlize Theron, Keanu Reeves, Courtney Love, Johnny Depp, Amy Winehouse, Sting), the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel (especially breakfast for studio bigwigs courting stars). Alas, the Bel-Air Hotel Marilyn Monroes favorite poolside table will be closed for the next year or so for renovation. (MSNBC -- Travel)
'The Burning Plain': Smithereens, By Kurt Loder Sep 19, 2009
Charlize Theron on the reassembly line. Charlize Theron in "The Burning Plain" ( Magnolia Pictures ) ... There's a nice tingle of inscrutability right at the beginning, when we meet Sylvia (Charlize Theron), the manager of a sleek cliff-top restaurant on the Oregon coast. (VHI.com -- Music News)
‘The Burning Plain’ has charged relationships at its heart Sep 18, 2009
Early on in The Burning Plain, Charlize Theron tells a friend that she has a new beau ... But there s no way a person can change enough to convince anyone staring at them on a big screen that Lawrence could grow up to be Charlize Theron ... Starring: Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger, Jennifer Lawrence. (Boston Globe)
Charlize no exhibitionist Sep 18, 2009
Charlize Theron in Burning Plain ... Charlize Theron is not "an exhibitionist". (iAfrica.com)
Seeing this isn't a burning issue Sep 18, 2009
Sylvia, played by an often naked Charlize Theron, is one of the people whose stories trickle forth in "The Burning Plain," the directing debut of Guillermo Arriaga, the scripter of such highly rated films as "Babel" and "Amores Perros." ... Sylvia, played by an often naked Charlize Theron, is one of the people whose stories trickle forth in "The Burning Plain," the directing debut of Guillermo Arriaga, the scripter of such highly rated films as "Babel" and "Amores Perros.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
For Dan Brown, fame is a double-edged sword Sep 16, 2009
Charlize Theron parties for The Burning Plain in L.A., Jay Leno is back with new show, new time, Ice Cube greets football fans and more. TODAYSept. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Tidbits: Aniston wants to keep personal life private Sep 16, 2009
Charlize Theron parties for The Burning Plain in L.A., Jay Leno is back with new show, new time, Ice Cube greets football fans and more ... Charlize Theron can handle just about anything, as long as its in plain sight. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Mortensen not quitting Sep 15, 2009
Based on the Pulitzer prize-winning novel by Cormac McCarthy, author of 'No Country for Old Men', it also stars Robert Duval and Charlize Theron. In Toronto, Smit-McPhee of Australia said he discovered something magical during filming in Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and Oregon: snow falling. (iAfrica.com)
Patrick Swayze Hospitalized With Pneumonia Sep 15, 2009
Ashton and Demi volunteer in New York; plus Tom Cruise, Charlize Theron and Sarah Jessica Parker. Stories. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
The Fall Films: Safe for Grown-Ups Sep 14, 2009
Cormac McCarthy's post-apocalyptic tale "The Road" stars Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron. And "Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson tackles Alice Sebold's novel "The Lovely Bones," about a murdered girl who isn't exactly dead. (CBS News)
A look at this fall’s movies Sep 13, 2009
Not surprisingly, his debut is a multi-stranded affair that separately follows Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger as two tormented women ... Kodi Smit-McPhee plays the hero s young son; Robert Duvall, Guy Pearce, and Charlize Theron scrabble around in the ruins. (Boston Globe)
Infotainment Sep 13, 2009
Fashions Night Out at Dior BoutiqueNew York: Actress Charlize Theron attends the Dior celebration of Fashions Night Out at Dior Boutique. afp. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Stars return for Hancock sequel Sep 12, 2009
Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman are to reunite for a follow-up to superhero comedy Hancock, according to trade paper Variety. Director Peter Berg said at the Toronto Film Festival: "Everybody's going to come back for a sequel.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Fall Movie Preview: Studios save best films for fall Sep 11, 2009
Other voices: Charlize Theron, Kristen Bell and Samuel L. Jackson. Not bad. (Florida Today)
NY Fashion Week kicks off heavy on star power Sep 11, 2009
Justin Timberlake, Charlize Theron and Kate Hudson were among the stars dropping into stores around New York. Oscar de la Renta was singing to loyal customers. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Ten most beautiful stars Sep 9, 2009
Last Upd: 10:04am 09 Sep 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
Race to the Oscars Sep 9, 2009
At Venice this year, 24 films are in competition at the Lido, including Michael Moore's new documentary "Capitalism: A Love Story" and an adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's "The Road," starring Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron. The Screening Room. (CNN -- International)
Film examines Vogue leaders' different styles Sep 7, 2009
(The current 2009 September issue, with Charlize Theron on the cover, is a leaner 584 pages). Cutler's crew take in editorial and business meetings, fashion weeks in Europe and New York and photo shoots. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Coming to a theater, TV or computer near you Sep 7, 2009
"We're getting films offered to us that we'd never have been in play for a year ago." He cites the forthcoming "Ong Bak 2," "The Burning Plain" with Charlize Theron and "Red Cliff," John Woo's Chinese epic ... "World's Greatest Dad" with Robin Williams went to cinemas Aug. 21; "The Burning Plain," directed by Guillermo Arriaga and starring Charlize Theron, will be in theaters Sept. 18 (it is already on VOD). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
200 '9 fall film preview Sep 6, 2009
Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron star ... Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron star. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Kodi Smit-McPhee holds own on The Road Sep 4, 2009
The Road also stars Charlize Theron, appearing in flashbacks as the boys mother, and Robert Duvall as a fellow survivor treading down the same road. Smit-McPhee was 11 when he shot the film, 13 now, but he speaks like someone working the trade for years. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Camera turns on 'Videocrat' Berlusconi at Venice Sep 4, 2009
Hopelessness had driven the mother, played by Charlize Theron, to suicide years earlier. In all more than 80 films will be presented at the festival, which runs to September 12. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Variety pans ‘The Road' after film festival debut Sep 4, 2009
The film, which stars Academy Award nominee Viggo Mortensen and co-stars Oscar winners Charlize Theron and Robert Duvall, was shown Wednesday on the opening night of the Venice Film Festival. "The Road" will then play at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, which runs Sept. 10-19, before its theatrical release nationwide on Oct. 16. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Young singer's in 'Twilight' of his career Sep 4, 2009
How could any movie starring Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron not be absorbing. Read the Names blog at. (Boston Globe)
Fall movies: New Moon, other anticipated flicks coming to theaters soon Sep 4, 2009
The Sierra Vista Herald. Last updated on Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 - 02:18:28 am MST. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Plunge in the Lido Sep 3, 2009
Nicolas Cage, Charlize Theron and Val Kilmer are just some of the stars attending the 66th Venice Film Festival. There are 24 films in competition for the festival's prestigious Golden Lion prize - which will be awarded by a jury headed by Taiwanese-born director Ang Lee. (BBC News -- Europe)
Epic Sicilian film opens Venice Sep 3, 2009
Among the films in competition for the 66th festival this year are John Hillcoat's The Road, starring Charlize Theron and Viggo Mortensen; Werner Herzog's remake of The Bad Lieutenant, with Nicolas Cage taking the role originally played by Harvey Keitel; and French offering White Material, with Isabelle Huppert. American documentary film-maker Michael Moore is also returning to the festival circuit. (BBC News -- Europe)
September in 'Vogue': Then and now Aug 31, 2009
Cover: Actress Charlize Theron, 34, in Dior off-the-shoulder burgundy silk-velvet cocktail dress. Cover photographer/shoot venue: Mario Testino/various landmarks in New Mexico. (USA Today -- Life)
We Hear . . . Aug 29, 2009
THAT Charlize Theron will host Zac Posen, Oscar de la Renta, Francisco Costa and Doo-Ri Chu 00004000 ng at the opening of Saks Fifth Avenue's new third floor on Sept. 9. . (New York Post -- Gossip)
THE HORROR ...: The other scary films coming out this fall Aug 28, 2009
16) Director: John Hillcoat Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Charlize Theron, Kodi Smit-McPhee Story: In this adaptation of 's post-apocalyptic novel, Mortensen plays a father trying to get his son across a scorched U.S. landscape in search of food and safety. Robert Duvall and Guy Pearce also star as ragged survivors of a worldwide cataclysm. (USA Today)
HDNet to Air 'HDNet Fights Presents: M-1 Global Breakthrough' - LIVE, Friday, August 28 at 10:00 p.m. ET Aug 26, 2009
Upcoming Sneak Previews include "The Burning Plain" starring Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger. In addition to being the exclusive home of Sneak Previews, HDNet Movies presents viewers with over one hundred films and an average of twenty-five "HD Premieres" each month. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Get an exclusive preview of 'Astro Boy' comic Aug 18, 2009
The movie features the voices of Nicolas Cage, Donald Sutherland, Samuel L. Jackson, Charlize Theron, Kristen Bell and Freddie Highmore. For more on the Astro Boy comic books, go to. (USA Today -- Life)
