Actors name their favorites Aug 5, 2009
"Bryan Cranston. I just like his work. He was the outsider, and he did win last year. There's nice subtlety in his work that I appreciate. There's a bunch of guys that weren't in the category that could be in it, too, like Denis Leary, Kiefer Sutherland. It's hard.". -- Simon Baker. (Multichannel News)
Matthew Gilbert and Joanna Weiss chat with readers Jul 27, 2009
Q. Is Rescue Me going to end with Denis Leary dying. Matthew: Leary would love that. (Boston Globe)
Roxbury a Cultural Hotbed Jul 24, 2009
" And though the passing of these infinitely gifted artists is a great loss, Roxbury still claims a disproportionate share of accomplished creators, actors and writers, including award-winning Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim, playwright A.R. "Pete" Gurney, actor Denis Leary, Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter and others. As for the deceased, Ms. Verstandig will ensure that their legacies endure. She is now working on a video composite to honor Mr. McCourt, and one day she hopes to contribute... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Transformers beats Harry Potter Jul 21, 2009
"We expected a drop, but not that big,'' Mr Bock said of the 73 per cent decline in per-theatre average for Bruno. Ice Age News Corp's 3D Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, the third instalment in an animated series that began in 2002, stayed in second place with $US17.7 million. The film follows the new adventures 00004000 of prehistoric animals, including mammoths, a sloth and a sabre-toothed tiger. Queen Latifah, Denis Leary and John Leguizamo provide the voices. The movie has earned $US152... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The acting nominees Emmy voters should choose Jul 16, 2009
Denis Leary, "Rescue Me," FX. So much more than funny. Hugh Laurie, "House," Fox. (San Francisco Chronicle)
It's hard to love 'Beth Cooper' Jul 11, 2009
Manny's new focus on family distracts him from the concerns of his sidekicks Diego (Denis Leary), an aging sabretooth who fears he's losing his hunting skills, and Sid (John Leguizamo), a manic sloth who's jealous of Manny's impending fatherhood. Sid snatches three outsized eggs he comes across and cuddles them until his body heat and a warm sunrise combine to hatch them. (Fresno Bee)
Stone-cold funny'Ice Age' has just enough humor to pull off trusted formula Jul 10, 2009
Starring: Voices of Simon Pegg, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah, John Leguizamo. Directors: Carlos Saldanha, Mike Thurmeier. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
REVIEW: 'Ice Age 3' hatches new storyline Jul 10, 2009
Diego (Denis Leary) and Manny (Ray Romano), meanwhile, barely leave an impression. They're merely along for the ride, which gives Sid (John Leguizamo) ample time to shine. (Sioux City Journal)
Mammoth showing for Ice Age movie Jul 8, 2009
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, the latest in a series of adventures about a woolly mammoth and his friends, is voiced by stars including Denis Leary, Queen Latifah and Ray Romano - star of US sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. Public Enemies, which also stars Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard, tells the true story of 1930s bank robber John Dillinger. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'Transformers' closes in on $300M Jul 7, 2009
"Ice Age," the third installment in the cartoon franchise, brings back voice stars Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo and Queen Latifah. Since opening Wednesday, "Ice Age" has taken in $67. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Transformers hold on to top spot Jul 7, 2009
It is the third movie in the series of films voiced by stars including Ray Romano, Queen Latifah and Denis Leary. Michael Mann's gangster film Public Enemies, starring Johnny Depp, debuted at number three, raking in $25. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Transformers, Ice Age 3 tie for No. 1 Jul 6, 2009
"Ice Age," the third installment in the cartoon franchise, brings back voice stars Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo and Queen Latifah as the gang of extinct animals encounter a lost world of dinosaurs underground ... "Ice Age," the third installment in the cartoon franchise, brings back voice stars Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo and Queen Latifah as the gang of extinct animals encounter a lost world of dinosaurs underground. (MSNBC -- News)
Latest 'Ice Age' a summer blast for all ages Jul 5, 2009
Now, the big pats on their furry backs to the whole voice cast, including Ray Romano (Manny the Mammoth), Queen Latifah (Ellie the Mammoth, expecting a BABY), Denis Leary (Diego, the old saber-toothed tiger, feeling as if he is slowing down), John Leguizamo (Sid the Sloth as a reluctant but loving single father to three cutie-pie dinosaurs). How DOES Leguizamo do the voice of the lisping sloth for line after line. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
The death of two icons in one week Jul 5, 2009
MTV even managed to make game shows cool with Remote Control, the show that introduced people to Adam Sandler, Denis Leary and Colin Quinn. Where did everything go so wrong. (Winona Daily News, MN)
* FILM REVIEW: Dawn of the Dinosaurs skates on thin ice Jul 3, 2009
This causes friction with Sid the sloth (John Leguizamo), who wants his own family, and Diego the sabertooth tiger (Denis Leary), who is dealing with unspecified aging issues. Sid finds some dinosaur eggs, and pretty soon the friends discover another world under the ice, which is bright and lush and filled with dinosaurs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Ice Age Ices Transformers Jul 3, 2009
The film stars Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Simon Pegg, and Queen Latifah. Previews. (IGN FilmForce)
‘Ice Age’ is ‘yawn of the dinosaurs’ tale Jul 3, 2009
Once again, the main players are Manny the woolly mammoth (voiced by Ray Romano), his wife, Ellie (Queen Latifah), Diego the saber-toothed tiger (Denis Leary) and Sid the sloth (John Leguizamo). The screenplay credited to four writers tosses off the occasional decent wisecrack that adults will appreciate (Manny s observation that he thought dinosaurs were extinct makes for a good chuckle coming from a mammoth whose species died out eons ago). (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Ice Age 3: Dawn of Boredom Jul 3, 2009
Once again Manny the mammoth (Ray Romano), Diego the sabretooth (Denis Leary) and Sid the sloth (John Leguizamo) embark on an adventure to find something they've lost. In this story Manny and his mate Ellie (Queen Latifah) are about to have a new bouncing bundle of fur an action that threatens to change the dynamic of the herd and makes Diego and Sid feel decidedly left out. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Surprise dawn for "Ice Age" series Jul 2, 2009
Fellow original members Deigo (Denis Leary) and Sid (John Leguizamo) have concerns of their own: the former about losing his predatory touch, which prompts him to leave the herd, and the latter about ever having a family of his own. Sid more than gets his wish when he discovers three un-hatched eggs underground. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Recipe for an 'Ice Age' mess: Thaw, rehash, refreeze Jul 2, 2009
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs * * out of fourVoices: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Queen LatifahDirectors: Carlos Saldanha and Mike ThurmeierDistributor: 20th Century FoxRating: PG for some mild rude humor and perilRunning time: 1 hour, 34 minutesOpens Wednesday nationwide ... Diego (Denis Leary), the saber-toothed tiger, is annoyed with Manny's domesticity. (USA Today -- Life)
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 2009... Jul 2, 2009
Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo ... Now the gang, which also includes Denis Leary s saber-toothed tiger Diego and the wacky squirrel Scrat (Chris Wedge), must attempt to save him and, of course, they face some serious trouble along the way ... Cast: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah. (Suite101.com)
No wonder they went extinct Jul 2, 2009
Starring the voices of Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, John Leguizamo and Denis Leary ... This causes friction with Sid the sloth (John Leguizamo), who wants his own family, and Diego the saber-toothed tiger (Denis Leary), who is dealing with unspecified aging issues ... Starring the voices of Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, John Leguizamo and Denis Leary. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Mini movie reviews Jul 2, 2009
ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS ( **, PG): Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary and Queen Latifah return to provide the voices for the various prehistoric critters in the third installment of the popular computer-animated franchise, this one in 3-D, for added value. Augusta Exchange, Evans, Masters. (The Augusta Chronicle)
MORE: Simon Pegg attributes success to good fortune Jul 1, 2009
His character is a swashbuckling, one-eyed, slightly deranged weasel named Buck who helps the Ice Age gang (voiced by , Queen Latifah, Denis Leary and John Leguizamo) navigate the lush, dangerous world of the dinosaurs. Because voice work often requires actors to perform their lines alone, Pegg hasn't met any of his co-stars except for Leary, whom he introduced for a stand-up gig in 1990 at his university in Bristol, England. (USA Today -- Life)
Capsule reviews: `Ice Age' and other films Jul 1, 2009
Once again, the main players are Manny the woolly mammoth (voiced by Ray Romano), his wife, Ellie (Queen Latifah), Diego the saber-toothed tiger (Denis Leary) and Sid the sloth (John Leguizamo). Sibling possums Crash and Eddie (Seann William Scott and Josh Peck) also tag along again. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
You'll go extinct waiting for Ice Age 3 laughs Jul 1, 2009
Meanwhile, saber-toothed tiger Diego (Denis Leary) finds hes not quite so fast on his feet anymore, with gazelles outrunning (and openly mocking) him ... Starring: The voices of Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary, John LeguizamoDirectors: Carlos Saldanha, Mike ThurmeierRun time: 1 hours, 34 minutesMPAA rating: PG. (MSNBC -- News)
New 'Ice Age' Keeps Romano Warm, Fuzzy Jul 1, 2009
In the movie, opening Wednesday in 2-D and digital 3-D, the whole "Ice Age" posse is back, from Sid the sloth (John Leguizamo) and Diego the Sabretooth (Denis Leary), to possums Crash (Seann William Scott) and Eddie (Josh Peck), and of course, the acorn-obsessed Scrat (Chris Wedge). Holding the crew together with Manny is his wife, Ellie (Queen Latifah), the fellow mammoth whom Manny fell for in the second movie, "Ice Age: The Meltdown.". (Click2Houston, TX)
‘Ice Age’ has some cool dinos, but few roars of laughter Jul 1, 2009
As mammoths Manny (Ray Romano) and Ellie (Queen Latifah) prepare to welcome their first offspring, Diego the saber-toothed cat (Denis Leary) contemplates leaving the herd to regain his predatory edge ... Featuring the voices of: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Simon Pegg, Queen Latifah. (Boston Globe)
Ray Romano Gets Animated Jun 30, 2009
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Flicks for tykes, tweens and kids at heart Jun 30, 2009
The stars of the previous two "Ice Age" entries (Ray Romano, John Leguizamo and Denis Leary) return for this threequel. Starring: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Simon Pegg, Queen Latifah, Sean William Scott, Josh Peck Directors: Carlos Saldanha, Michael Thurmeier Story: Manny (Romano), Sid (Leguizamo), Diego (Leary), Ellie (Latifah), Crash (Scott) and Eddie (Peck) stumble upon an entire dinosaur population beneath their world of ice, and meet a weasel named Buck (Pegg), whos the... (MSNBC -- Movies)
'Ice Age' warms up to dinosaurs in third installment Jun 30, 2009
The Moby Dick of dinos: Manny (voiced by Ray Romano), Ellie (Queen Latifah), baby Peaches, Sid the sloth (John Leguizamo) and Diego the saber-toothed tiger (Denis Leary) haven't survived a peril as scary as the albino baryonyx Rudy. The creature's crocodile look and veiny, red eyes were used to make it appear even more vicious than the T. rex. (USA Today)
Fun Heats Up at McDonald's(R) With Launch of the Coolest Global Happy Meal(TM) Event in Ages - Twentieth Century Fox's 'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs(TM)' Jun 19, 2009
Starring Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Simon Pegg and Queen Latifah, "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" sees the return of the sub-zero heroes from the worldwide blockbusters "Ice Age" and "Ice Age: The Meltdown". in 3-D. This time, they're beneath the ice, discovering a world of dinosaurs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Critic's Corner Jun 6, 2009
I certainly hope that's the tape Denis Leary submits for Emmy consideration, he was absolutely brilliant. Probably the best scene in that show for many seasons. (USA Today -- Life)
Who should receive Emmy nominations? Tough call Jun 5, 2009
Denis Leary and the rest of 62 Truck bring the laughs and the pain for this firehouse gang ... Hugh Laurie, House Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad Michael C. Hall, Dexter Denis Leary, Rescue Me Kiefer Sutherland, 24. (USA Today -- Life)
2009 blockbuster movies look a bit familiar May 22, 2009
" Here's a look at what film enthusiasts predict will be the top 10 box-office hits of the summer: 1. 'Terminator Salvation' In theaters: Today Rating: PG-13 Director: McG Starring: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Moon Bloodgood, Bryce Dallas Howard About: John Connor (Bale), fated to lead the resistance against Skynet and terminators, sees that the future has been slightly altered and must ally himself with Marcus Wright (Worthington) to infiltrate Skynet. The buzz: Kind of like... (Erie Times-News, PA)
A Bug's Life BD May 21, 2009
In his travels, Flik comes across a rag-tag group of bugs who seem to be just what he's looking for: there's tough-talking ladybug Francis (Denis Leary), nervous walking stick Slim (David Hyde Pierce), gluttonous caterpillar Heimlich (Joe Ranft), maternal black widow Rosie (Bonnie Hunt), beautiful Gypsy Moth (Madeline Kahn), preying mantis Manny (Jonathan Harris), rhino beetle Dim (Brad Garrett) and tumbling pill bugs Tuck and Roll (Michael McShane). Turns out, the bugs are actually circus... (IGN FilmForce)
The intrigue isn't 'Lost' on them May 20, 2009
But it is still extraordinary, and the acting, especially by Denis Leary and Callie Thorne, has been top notch. Check out the full chat transcript at , and tune in to tomorrow's chat at noon on. (Boston Globe)
Scoop: Obamas outshine Cruise, Holmes May 11, 2009
Fellow A-list attendees Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Natalie Portman, and Denis Leary, were politically active during the campaign season and beyond, Cruise and Holmes were not. And not only do Cruise and Holmes stay out of politics almost entirely, they actually turned down an invite to last years WHCA dinner. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Excerpts from Matthew Gilbert's chat on Boston.com. May 5, 2009
Denis Leary and cast are on their game, for sure. My fear, though, is that the writing will peter out as the season stretches on. (Boston Globe)
Funny business Apr 30, 2009
He promises the music will be good, even though he's an actor by trade: "I'm very much influenced by Audioslave, Stone Temple Pilots - but it has a modern rock feeling as well." Lombardi has at least one fan - Denis Leary. The "Rescue Me" star and creator has written Lombardi's band into the show and will be using its songs in upcoming episodes. (Boston Globe)
Women of Wit and Wisdom--and Words Apr 28, 2009
Ms. Leary is married to comedian and actor Denis Leary and they have two children. Ms. Bostwick's first novel, "Fields of Gold," was placed in the finals for RT BOOKclub magazine's Best Historical Saga Award. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Denis Leary brings 'Rescue Me' to The Fox Apr 18, 2009
Denis Leary brings fiery stand-up to The Fox ... Until earlier this month, Denis Leary s edgy, critically acclaimed FX drama Rescue Me had been off the air for nearly 19 months, save for a few Webisodes last summer ... Stand-up is the most democratic form of expression, says comedian and Rescue Me star Denis Leary. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
10 Questions for Michael J. Fox Apr 17, 2009
I just did Rescue Me with Denis Leary, who's a good friend. It was a really insane job for me to take, but I play a paraplegic, bitter ex-athlete. (Time.com)
Callie Thorne's character sparks 'Rescue Me' Apr 15, 2009
Callie Thorne's character on ''Rescue Me'' seeks help this season to shake her obsession with Denis Leary's firefighter ... And, as always, her character, the perpetually high-strung widow of a firefighter killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, is carrying a torch for her deceased husband's cousin, firefighter Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary). (Boston Globe)
Fox wants theaters to foot the bill for 3D glasses Apr 13, 2009
Theaters are eager to see the third go-around for Ice Age, the highly successful computer-animated franchise that features the voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary and Queen Latifah. Along with ticket sales, theaters salivate over profits from popcorn and other concessions. (USA Today -- Tech)
Leary rescues FX, but can ABC survive Saget? Apr 8, 2009
The crazed mind of a network (ABC) and a star (Denis Leary) are back on display this week in wildly contrasting examples of how being messed up internally can be, well, messy or borderline genius ... 10 p.m. Tuesdays on FX. The crazed mind of a network (ABC) and a star (Denis Leary) are back on. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Leary revives 'Rescue Me' with Fox Apr 8, 2009
Denis Leary revives 'Rescue Me' with friend Michael J. Fox - USATODAY.com ... Denis Leary revives 'Rescue Me' with friend Michael J. Fox ... In Tuesday's season premiere, Tommy (Denis Leary), left, finds out that paraplegic Dwight (Michael J. Fox) is dating his estranged wife and Tommy doesn't like it. (USA Today)
REVIEW: 'Rescue Me' is off to an heroic start Apr 7, 2009
Denis Leary is back in the fifth season of Rescue Me ... But for anyone with FX, relief is on the way: the long-awaited return of Denis Leary's Rescue Me, which is back and perhaps better than ever. (USA Today -- Life)
Rescue Me returns to fight more fires Apr 3, 2009
At its core is Denis Leary, whose titles on the show include co-creator, co-executive producer and writer, plus his starring role as Tommy Gavin, a flawed champion among New Yorks Bravest. After much too long, Rescue Me returns for its fifth season Tuesday at 10 p.m. EDT, kicking off an extra-long run of 22 episodes. (MSNBC -- Television)
5 Things You Didn't Know: Rescue... Apr 2, 2009
com - 5 Things You Didn't Know: Rescue Me. " There is also an Engine 62, Ladder 32, which is also in the Bronx and home to the "Gunhill Gang. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
March 11 Ford E-News Mar 12, 2009
The new ad continues the straightforward, no-nonsense campaign launched last fall, narrated by actor Denis Leary, and purposely is void of corny gimmicks and flashy stunts. The F-150 is the only pickup to earn the government's top 5-star rating and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's "Top Safety Pick" award - and has more standard safety features than any other half-ton truck. (PR Newswire)
New Straight-Talking Safety Ads Debut for Award-Winning 2009 Ford F-150 Pickup Mar 12, 2009
The new safety ads continue the straightforward, no-nonsense campaign launched last fall and narrated by actor Denis Leary. In rapid-fire fashion, Leary narrates: "All right, so you're driving down the freeway doing about 60 when you notice the guy next to you is steering with his knees, eating a cheeseburger and talking on the phone. And that is exactly why the Ford F-150 is the safest truck in America. It's got a high-strength steel safety cage, side-impact air bags, safety canopy, five-star... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The science of selling out Feb 22, 2009
Comedian Denis Leary - who had become a cult star in the US with a rant-driven stream of black comedy - annoyed some of his fans with his endorsement of Holsten Pils lager. And Sting has still not recovered from agreeing to front a smug promo for Jaguar. (BBC News -- UK)
Deal allows delivery of fire support truck Feb 19, 2009
The Boston Fire Department has its new support vehicle, two weeks after Commissioner Roderick J. Fraser complained that a foundation run by actor Denis Leary had not come through on a two-year-old commitment to provide the "fireground rehabilitation unit." Truck dealer Specialty Vehicles Inc. of North Attleborough delivered the custom 2008 Chevrolet to Fire Headquarters yesterday. Leasing company Integrated Leasing of Melville, N.Y., provided financing to the Leary Firefighters Foundation for a... (Boston Globe)
The Simpsons Feb 13, 2009
There, he happens on the discarded phone of guest star Denis Leary. Leary tells Marge to put a GPS tracking function in the phone so she can follow Bart's whereabouts at all times. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
TV series tackles theory of "inside job' conspiracy in Sept. 11, 2001 attacks Feb 8, 2009
Denis Leary, who plays the lead character, said Sunjata's character creates a rift among the fictional firefighters. Similar scenes have played out in actual firehouses in New York, he said, "where some of the younger members don't even have to completely buy into the theory of 9/11 being an inside job, but want to discuss it.". (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
