Weight Loss How to do It Aug 27, 2009
The diet regimen adopted by actor Christian Bale in preparation for his role as an anorexic industrial worker in the movie, The Machinist, serves as an example of how an ill-planned weight-loss regimen executed by an individual with single-minded determination may still result in success ... Nonetheless, Christian Bale s diet plan worked; he lost the weight ... The actor, Christian Bale, was motivated (or maybe obsessed) by his desire to convincingly portray the character in The Machinist. (Suite101.com)
Final rounds Aug 24, 2009
Sadly, Wahlberg s costars Amy Adams and Christian Bale were no-shows. Party guests tell us that Wahlberg told the group that he s so proud of The Fighter he d be OK if he never made a movie again. (Boston Globe)
Daily television listings Aug 21, 2009
The Dark Knight 7:15 p.m. (HBO) Batman (Christian Bale) and DA Harvey Dent join forces to arrest Gotham City s crime lords. PG-13 (2008). (Boston Globe)
10 Things I Hate About G.I. Joe Aug 21, 2009
His best career performance was Pretty Boy Floyd in Public Enemies, because Christian Bale blasted him off screen before he could ruin the movie. Share this Article. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The action begins on the Vineyard Aug 21, 2009
The Fighter, which costars Christian Bale, is set to wrap soon. Harvard picks fellows Harvard s Institute of Politics has announced its latest round of visiting and resident fellows, and it includes a few fellows who were looking for work anyway: former Minnesota senator Norm Coleman, who lost his seat to Al Franken, and Terry McAuliffe, the former DNC chair whose gubernatorial bid in Virginia was unsuccessful. (Boston Globe)
They May Not Be Back Aug 20, 2009
Derek Anderson and Victor Kubicek, owners of the "Terminator" franchise rights and producers of the latest film, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday -- and their list of creditors includes a who's who of Tinseltown titans, ranging from the original menacing machine himself, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who made a brief appearance in the latest movie, to the star of the film, Christian Bale. Also on the list of creditors is the film's director, McG, film studios MGM,... (New York Post -- Business)
Christian Bale 'missing' on set Aug 20, 2009
Christian Bale keeps going missing on the set of his new movie. The actor has bemused co-stars on his new movie The Fighter which he is filming in Massachusetts with Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams with his insistence on getting into character and refusing to be seen when he isn't filming. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Better is One Day in Your Courts Aug 20, 2009
Location: FL Reply # 1 Date: Aug 20, 2009 - 5:13 AM EST Christian Bale is an actor who played Batman, and was also in the last Terminator movie. I'm not sure what Will is talking about; Bale is heterosexual, married, and the father of a little girl. (Townhall.com)
Trial for LA producers accused of bribery delayed Aug 19, 2009
Gerald Green produced Oliver Stone's "Salvador" and most recently "Rescue Dawn" starring Christian Bale. Patricia Green produced "Diamonds," a comedy starring Kirk Douglas and Lauren Bacall, with her husband. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Wahlberg rushed to hospital Aug 18, 2009
He co-stars with Christian Bale, who will portray Ward's trainer and half-brother Dicky Eklund, and 'Doubt' beauty Amy Adams. Wahlberg recently admitted he had been training for "several years" for the role after the project suffered several delays. (iAfrica.com)
'Idol' champ is far from idle Aug 17, 2009
Wahlberg plays Irish Micky Ward in director David O. Russell s biopic, which also stars Christian Bale and Amy Adams. Around town Comedian Dave Attell has two words for all of you Starbucks snobs: Dunkin Donuts. (Boston Globe)
Public Enemies Film Review Aug 15, 2009
It is a shame therefore that Mann s biography with Johnny Depp as John Dillinger and Christian Bale as his determined pursuant Melvin Purvis is a major disappointment ... Christian Bales character is completely one dimensional. (Suite101.com)
Lexington at Large: The Center's 'newest' attraction Aug 14, 2009
The Fighter co-stars Amy Adams ( Enchanted and Sunshine Cleaning ) and Christian Bale, who recently starred in Public Enemies. Bale portrays Ward s brother, Dicky Eklund, a gifted fighter who once fought Sugar Ray Leonard in a title fight; Eklund, however, turns criminal, and after prison time returns as Ward s trainer, helping inspire Ward to a shot at the world title. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
'Alien Trespass' pays tribute to '50s creature features Aug 11, 2009
Alien Trespass" Grade C-: The film doesn't seem to have a target audience. This tongue-in-cheek look at 1950s monster movies isn't campy enough to entertain those who know the source material. And it's not over-the-top enough to entertain those who don't. List of DVD movie release dates for Aug. 4 and beyond Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: AUGUST 4: Delgo - Fox Stunning 'Changeling' depresses "Changeling" Grade C: A mother's kidnapped... (Fresno Bee)
McG Talks T5 Aug 8, 2009
McG: We want to put more meat on the bone because we have the great Christian Bale, but I take a lot of satisfaction in playing a role in breaking the great , who I think is one of the best actors out there. Look out for Clash of the Titans because Clash is going to be really good ; I've seen some of that. (IGN FilmForce)
Lights … camera … fiction Aug 7, 2009
This, I suspect, is because Miley Cyrus is a bona fide superstar, with irreplaceable charisma, something that cannot be said of Christian Bale, Michael Sheen, Ben Stiller or Shia LaBoeuf, all of whom appear in films in which they are more or less upstaged by the ordnance. It is a telling statement that a noveliser can write a readable book based on a motion picture filled with computer-generated monsters and get away with it but has trouble when asked to bring a bubbly teen multiple-personality... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
In Theaters, July 30-Aug. 6 Jul 31, 2009
Public Enemies - FBI agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) attempts to take down notorious gangster John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) and his bank-robbing cronies. (AP). (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Daily guide to television and radio Jul 30, 2009
3:10 to Yuma 10 p.m. (TMC) Gripping remake about a rancher (Christian Bale) escorting an outlaw (Russell Crowe) to a rendezvous with a prison train. R (2007). (Boston Globe)
A bunch of kidders Jul 29, 2009
Adams - who attended Monday s Los Angeles premiere of Julie & Julia - tells us she has had to learn to fake a Boston accent for The Fighter, which she s been filming in Lowell with Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale. Adams admits that learning the Bay State dialect has been daunting. (Boston Globe)
Offensive or funny? Jul 29, 2009
" Christian Bale in particular is a subject that delights Bishop, who laughs at the memory of the actor's infamous meltdown on the set of the latest Terminator move. "Everyone has heard his rant on the internet - we just lifted his lines and put them into a call centre conversation. "He's like: 'Did you pull out my phone wire, did I go and pull out your phone wire?' Fans of Star Stories will be disappointed to learn that there is not another series of Star Stories coming this year, but Bishop... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
MORE: See who else's status is rocketing or sputtering Jul 28, 2009
"Christian Bale was the straight guy," blogger Anne Thompson says. "Worthington was the emotional heart of the film." With a starring role in hotly anticipated to wrap up the year, he looks to be on his way. (USA Today)
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson shoot films close to Seacoast Jul 26, 2009
And after they left, Christian Bale and Brendan Fraser showed up ... Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo ... Ginas notes: Jackson Nicoll, 5, of Seabrook will be playing Christian Bales son. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Seabrook boy playing Christian Bale's son in 'The Fighter' Jul 25, 2009
Seabrook boy playing Christian Bale's son in 'The Fighter ... com/mikeandaprilJackson and Christian BaleCongratulations to Jackson Nicoll, 5, of Seabrook, who is getting a lot closer to Christian Bale (and Mark Wahlberg) than the rest of us ... Jackson was cast as Christian Bale's son in "The Fighter," which is currently filming in Lowell, Mass. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
* FILM REVIEW: Johnny be bad Jul 24, 2009
STARRING: JOHNNY DEPP (JOHN DILLINGER), CHRISTIAN BALE (MELVIN PURVIS), BILLY CRUDUP (J. EDGAR HOOVER), MARION COTILLARD (BILLIE FRECHETTE), STEPHEN LANG (CHARLES WINSTEAD), JAMES RUSSO (WALTER DIETRICH), JASON CLARKE (JOHN RED HAMILTON) ... While the members of Dillingers gang are a shadowy cast of figures who generally only acquire a personality moments before they die, the bunch of FBI agents under the lead of Christian Bales Special Agent Melvin Purvis are even more insubstantial. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Watch the Pubic Enemies trailer Jul 24, 2009
In the action-thriller Public Enemies, acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann directs Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Academy Award; winner Marion Cotillard in the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger (Depp);the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover;s fledgling FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis (Bale), and a folk hero to much of the downtrodden public ... Cast:Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Jason Clarke,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The spiritual home of steak Jul 24, 2009
This month's American GQ, with a dishevelled Christian Bale glaring out from the cover, includes an attempt to discover the best 25 pizzas in the United States, a wonderfully subjective, vainglorious endeavour that will flood the GQ post box with irate pizza fans defending the honour of beloved Italian eateries across the country. Few culinary debates elicit the passion of pizza, and just who makes the best. (iAfrica.com)
Keep an eye out for Mark Wahlberg in the area Jul 23, 2009
native, may be wandering around these parts in between shooting "The Fighter" with Christian Bale ... "With help from Amesbury's Henry Penzi, an assistant and friend to Wahlberg for many years who also does work for the clubs, Wahlberg is leaving his mark on the Boys & Girls Club of the Merrimack Valley, which draws kids from Newburyport, Salisbury, Amesbury, Newbury, West Newbury, Rowley, Seabrook and Hampton, N.H. "Currently, Wahlberg, who is on location in Lowell along with Christian Bale and... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Public Enemies: The Sparrow VS The Bat Jul 22, 2009
" Aww... Group hug! Both are in the new Michael Mann action flick Public Enemies, a biopic of infamous bank robber John Dillinger during the Great Depression. While Johnny takes on the lead role, Christian plays his nemesis, FBI Agent Melvin Purvis. But even as much as we admire these two Hollywood powerhouses who have amassed a sizeable number of unforgettable movie characters (think Edward Scissorhands, Jack Sparrow, Patrick Bateman, Batman...), your hardworking journalists here at TODAY do... (Channelnewsasia.com)
'Public Enemy' Tommy Carroll was gunned down in Waterloo (4605) Jul 22, 2009
In "Public Enemies," released July 1 by Universal Studios, Johnny Depp stars as John Dillinger, the charismatic gangster pursued by federal lawman Melvin Purvis Jr., played by Christian Bale. Also making an appearance in the film is Dillinger henchman Tommy Carroll (played by Spencer Garrett) who in real life was gunned down by Waterloo police officers at the tail end of Dillinger's reign of crime. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
The Citizen's Cinema Jul 21, 2009
" More Christian Bale: "Terminator: Salvation," "Public Enemies" (though the latter could prove a rare bright spot given the involvement of Johnny Depp, as bank robber John Dillinger, and director Michael Mann). And more Pixar, but the CG animation studio has yet to disappoint.The schedule reeks of safety. Mainstream audiences will bring some degree of familiarity to almost all of these movies, and that feeling casts them as safer bets than novel stories told by new faces.Please bear in mind,... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
An accent on radiance Jul 19, 2009
The 33-year-old star spent four months in Chicago while filming her latest movie, Public Enemies, opposite Johnny Depp and Christian Bale. But there are clearly some aspects of US life that still mystify the Academy Award-winning actress who calls Paris home. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Today in History Jul 18, 2009
The epic Batman sequel "The Dark Knight," starring Christian Bale as the caped crusader and Heath Ledger as the Joker, premiered. Today's Birthdays: Former South African President Nelson Mandela is 91. (Yahoo News)
After were gone, our machines would keep going Jul 17, 2009
After we re gone, our machines would keep going. 5:03 pm July 16, 2009, by Jay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Dancy makes Hub pub stop Jul 16, 2009
A lifelong fight fan, Wahlberg plays boxer Irish Micky Ward in the movie, which costars Christian Bale, Melissa Leo, and Amy Adams. (See the MW on Wahlberg s boxing trunks. (Boston Globe)
Faith & Family Entertainment LLC Launches Subscription Video-On-Demand Movie Service With Cox Communications Jul 16, 2009
All films in each month's offering will be select, mainstream movies with major stars, such as Katherine Heigl, James Earl Jones, Faith Ford, Shirley Jones, Eriq LaSalle, Meredith Baxter, Ed Asner, Lori Loughlin, Cicely Tyson and Christian Bale. "We are pleased to expand our On DEMAND lineup by partnering with Faith & Family Entertainment, to bring faith-based, family-friendly movies directly to our subscribers," said Bob Nocera, director of marketing, new video services for Cox. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cox Launches New Subscription On DEMAND Christian-Themed Movie Service Jul 16, 2009
Every month, Faith & Family Movies will feature six brand new films in addition to a library of content not available anywhere except with Faith & Family Movies on Cox On DEMAND. Titles will feature actors including Katherine Heigl, James Earl Jones, Faith Ford, Eriq LaSalle, Ed Asner, Lori Loughlin, Cicely Tyson and Christian Bale. Faith & Family movies are commercial free and available for one low monthly subscription fee. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The fall of a warrior prince Jul 16, 2009
The film -- titled "Fighter" for the moment -- stars Mark Wahlberg as Ward and Christian Bale as his brother, and is directed by the estimable David O. Russell. I was excited about the movie because I assumed it would cover Wards relationship with Gatti. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The boy band is back in town Jul 15, 2009
The skinny on Bale A too-lean and mean Christian Bale was in Lowell filming the Mark Wahlberg movie The Fighter, which has Wahlberg playing local boxer Micky Ward and Bale portraying Micky s troubled half-brother Dickie Eklund. This isn t the first time Bale has gone gaunt for a part. (Boston Globe)
Storybook wedding for actress Rowell Jul 14, 2009
The actress is in town to shoot The Fighter with Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale. Paradiso Girls ready to spice things up I m the French one, with the blond short hair, says Aria Paradiso of Paradiso Girls, a new girl group that has ambitions of becoming the next big thing. (Boston Globe)
Daily TV guide Jul 10, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Depp's charm obscures Dillinger's true nature in 'Public Enemies' Jul 10, 2009
Director: Michael Mann Cast: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Billy Crudup, Stephen Dorff, Jason Clarke, and Marion Cotillard ... The tension comes from F.B.I. Agent Melvin Purvis (an even keeled Christian Bale) and his tireless pursuit of Dillinger. (Juneau Empire)
Critic's Rave: 'Public Enemy' makes friends in the theater Jul 10, 2009
He is relentlessly and systematically pursued by the J. Edgar Hoover s squeaky-clean G-man Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) ... Starring Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Sentinel Lunchtime Blog (Movies): Role immersion a rarity in Hollywood Jul 9, 2009
Viggo Mortensen, Johnny Depp and Christian Bale are notable examples, though Bales current streak in action movies is getting him farther away from the types of roles requiring really good acting. While actors in serious films get to have their accolades for such roles if the last few years at the Oscars is any indication comedic actors dont really receive the same notice for their work. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Public Enemies: The Death of Dillin... Jul 9, 2009
Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard star in Public Enemies, the story of Depression era bank robbers and the FBI, now in theaters across the country ... Fresh off blockbusters like The Dark Knight and Terminator Salvation is Christian Bale as FBI agent Melvin Purvis, the man credited with catching up with Dillinger ... Christian Bale as Melvin Purvis. (Suite101.com)
'Transformers,' 'Ice Age' Tie For No. 1 At $42.5M Jul 8, 2009
Universal's crime saga "Public Enemies," starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale, debuted a solid No. 3 with $26. 2 million. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Nashoba tech students get in the ring with Irish Mickey Ward Jul 8, 2009
Ward, 44, is the subject of the movie, The Fighter, which is filming this summer in Lowell with stars Mark Wahlberg as Ward and Christian Bale as his brother, Dicky Eklund. Ward spent about a half-hour with six students at Gold s Gym in Chelmsford. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Mammoth showing for Ice Age movie Jul 8, 2009
Public Enemies, which also stars Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard, tells the true story of 1930s bank robber John Dillinger. Comedy The Hangover, which tells the tale of a wild Las Vegas bachelor party, dropped from two to four, taking 1. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Public Enemies Jul 8, 2009
Mid-Valley Newspapers: Movie Synopsis. Recent & Most Popular. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Depp's 'Public Enemies': Dillinger Captured at Last Jul 7, 2009
Christian Bale is one-note as Melvin Purvis, the lead FBI agent on the case. His efforts to nab Dillinger are juxtaposed against the fugitive's cocky bravura in outwitting teams of law enforcement. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
$42.5 M Top Prize Tie at Box Office Jul 7, 2009
"They're just saying 'Look, as of right now, it's too close to call."' Universal's crime saga "Public Enemies," starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale, debuted a solid No. 3 with $26. 2 million. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Book details alleged affair between RFK, Jackie Jul 7, 2009
The film is a biopic of sorts about Ward and his brother, Dicky Eklund, who ll be played by Christian Bale. The stellar cast also includes Melissa Leo, who plays Ward and Eklund s mom, and Amy Adams, who is Ward s tough-talking girlfriend. (Boston Globe)
Sweet movies to close out 2007 Jul 5, 2009
In this new film, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Richard Gere, and Kate Blanchette bring us the essence of the living legend. We must suspend disbelief and go with the idea that Dylan was a young black boy who rode the rails as a child, portrayed by Marcus Carl Franklin in this odd but brilliant musical biopic. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Crude, but it works: Jul 5, 2009
TMZ releases audiotape of Christian Bale going berserk at a crew member on the set of Terminator Salvation. Bale gets through 39 "f----" in four minutes. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Omg! Positive tone boosts Yahoo celeb site to top Jul 5, 2009
"What's also interesting is that Americans are feeding their hunger for celebrity gossip by 'snacking' on these news updates throughout the workday. In fact, nearly half of all time spent on entertainment news sites comes News of Jackson's death first spread online It was a where-were-you moment in a digital age. Michael Jackson's death was not learned from a fatherly TV news anchor. Instead, the news first spread online. Some of the initial reports from various outlets were confusing: Was... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Thompson on Hollywood Jul 5, 2009
Even that doesn't seem to be working this summer, as movies starring Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy and Christian Bale have stumbled at the b.o. While this may give the studios more leverage in reducing movie star salaries going forward, it doesn't solve the problem that Universal is facing right now--and studio co-chairman Marc Shmuger is about the waning power of stardom ... Mann populates the movie with compelling actors, from Depp to Christian Bale as FBI-man Melvin Purvis, Billy Crudup as J.... (Variety)
Upcoming movies now appearing in a book near you Jul 5, 2009
The movie: Michael Mann directs Johnny Depp as Dillinger, Christian Bale as the FBI's Melvin Pervis. Now playing. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Public Enemies review: Who is John Dillinger? No idea Jul 4, 2009
STARRING Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Billy Crudup ... Christian Bale plays Melvin Purvis as a straight-edge (very straight up and down get this man some chocolate cake before he becomes Keanu Reeves) agent in what is becoming the FBI. At least Depp can coast on his fun-loving bad boy side ... Gina Carbone is putting out an APB on Christian Bales charisma. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Do believe the hype Jul 3, 2009
Starring: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Billy Crudup ... Christian Bale plays Purvis as a straight arrow twisted beyond all recognition in his battle against the elusive Dillinger gang. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Public Enemies' is one to see Jul 3, 2009
Agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) and FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup). They register as characters - we learn their names, we understand their motives. (Sioux City Journal)
Bizarro blockbusters Jul 3, 2009
Differences: "Terminator" movies had T-1000s, "The Terminators" have TR4s; Terminator stole his clothing, Terminators wear matching tank tops and cargo pants; in "Terminators," no one refers to a Terminator as a "Terminator," only as a "T.R."; Terminator was unstoppable, Terminators have an "off" switch; the latest installment of the "Terminator" series starred Christian Bale, "Terminators" co-stars Jeremy London; no "Terminator" filmmaker on their DVD commentary speaks ill of their film;... (FOX59, IN)
Shooting straight about his G-Man dad Jul 3, 2009
COURTESY OF ALSTON PURVIS (LEFT); PETER MOUNTAINFrom left: Melvin Purvis and J. Edgar Hoover a few weeks after the death of Dillinger and as played by Christian Bale and Billy Crudup in Public Enemies ... The professor was dishing yesterday about his dad, Melvin Purvis, the famed FBI special agent who s played by Christian Bale in the new John Dillinger movie Public Enemies. (Boston Globe)
Family Film Guide Jul 3, 2009
SHOWCASE :: Erie's Entertainment Web Site. World Famous "Lipizzaner Stallions" return to Tullio Arena on Sept. 26. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Shooting over the shoulder at legends Jul 3, 2009
The main force behind the capture of Dillinger is Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale), who s trying to gather credibility for J. Edger Hoover (Billy Crudup) and what will become the FBI. Purvis is introduced gunning down Pretty Boy Floyd and in most ways is more violent than Dillinger, be it in attitude or action. The cat-and-mouse game is the perfect stage for an acting showdown between Depp and Bale that still, to great disappointment, never materializes. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
'Public Enemies': Bullet Time, By Kurt Loder Jul 2, 2009
It's too bad Channing Tatum is so briefly utilized as Pretty Boy Floyd (blown away at the beginning of the film); and it's really too bad that Christian Bale, in the key role of Melvin Purvis, the indefatigable federal agent on Dillinger's trail, is such a vacuum whenever he's onscreen. The character is supposed to be tight-lipped and undemonstrative an over-wound "scientific" crime-fighter; but Bale is hard-pressed to inject any life into this bloodless construct. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Depp channels outlaw in 'Enemies' Jul 2, 2009
Dillinger's violent spree is the focus of gangster drama "Public Enemies," the latest offering from director Michael Mann, and also starring Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard. Mann is known for his sympathetic portrayal of criminals and Dillinger, whose antics on the wrong side of the law led him to become one of America's first celebrities, is the quintessential good hood. (CNN)
