Qld nightclub shatters glassing claim Oct 31, 2009
October 31, 2009 - 8:54PM. A threat to make a Brisbane nightclub change its glassware because of a glassing incident has been withdrawn after the venue proved it served drinks in toughened glass, its management said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Family say child's body is missing boy Oct 31, 2009
October 31, 2009 - 8:04PM. The body of a small child found in Melbourne's Yarra River is that of missing four-year-old boy Christian Peck, his family says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Man granted bail over backpacker's death Oct 31, 2009
October 31, 2009 - 3:44PM. Irish backpacker Gearoid Walsh swore at his brother when he tried to stop him from returning to an argument that led to his death, a Sydney court has heard. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
First home buyers to face price caps Oct 31, 2009
October 31, 2009 - 2:59PM. First home buyers will be forced to keep within a limit if they're to receive the first home owners grant (FHOG) from 2010 onwards. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Israel unhappy with Iran-West talks: Ahmadinejad Oct 31, 2009
October 31, 2009 - 8:24PM. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said Iran's arch-foe Israel is unhappy with talks between Tehran and the West, but he hopes the negotiations will continue, ISNA news agency reported on Saturday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Postecoglu says Roar must tighten up Oct 31, 2009
October 31, 2009 - 4:19PM. Brisbane Roar coach Ange Postecoglu says his team must tighten their defence to turn around a faltering A-League campaign. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Waratahs coach backs up for Barnes Oct 31, 2009
October 31, 2009 - 3:04PM. NSW Waratahs coach Chris Hickey feels he has the back-up to cover injured star Berrick Barnes if he's ruled out for the start of next year's Super 14. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Shillington says elevation debunks myth Oct 31, 2009
October 31, 2009 - 3:14PM. Kangaroos prop David Shillington believes his elevation to the ranks of Test rugby has finally debunked the myth that a move to Canberra is a step backward in terms of representative aspirations. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Witness: Nanny says drugs provided by defendants (AP) Oct 30, 2009
Reuters - Actor Dennis Hopper is suffering from prostate. AP - Sotheby's is auctioning a self-portrait by Andy. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
DVD picks: 'Z,' 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame' and 'Easy Rider' Oct 30, 2009
Dennis Hopper, left, and Peter Fonda take to the open road in the '60s cult classic Easy Rider. TOP DVD RENTALS. (USA Today -- Life)
* OTHER RELEASES Oct 30, 2009
Is Dennis Hopper on the loose. Ma Guowei () plays Old Fish, the put-upon policeman, in an award-winning turn. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Dennis Hopper has prostate cancer Oct 30, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is canceling all travel plans to focus on treatment ... Hopper was forced to cancel his appearance at an exhibition at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne called "Dennis Hopper and the New Hollywood," a collection of artwork and photography by the actor. (MSNBC -- News)
Cancer battle Oct 30, 2009
US actor Dennis Hopper, seen last year accepting the "Chevalier de la legion des Arts et des Lettres" in Paris ... Hollywood legend Dennis Hopper has been forced to cancel a visit to Melbourne after revealing today he was battling prostate cancer ... The veteran actor and director is the subject of a major new Australian exclusive exhibition, Dennis Hopper and the New Hollywood, which will open at ACMI on Thursday, November 12. (The Age, Australia)
Millions watch U2 on YouTube Oct 28, 2009
Bono also described himself as "Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Devito with a little bit of Dennis Hopper thrown in". The band played 24 songs, including Beautiful Day, Mysterious Ways, Vertigo, One and With Or Without You. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Damon, Brolin circle 'True Grit' Oct 27, 2009
Jeff Corey played the killer in the original, and Robert Duvall and Dennis Hopper also played outlaws. They haven't yet cast the young girl. (Variety)
U2 concert goes live on YouTube Oct 27, 2009
" The singer went on to compare himself to "Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Devito with a little bit of Dennis Hopper thrown in". It was the band's penultimate date of the year, with one more concert to take place in Vancouver, Canada, on Wednesday. The 360 Degrees World Tour resumes next June in Anaheim, California. Meanwhile, the band have been speaking candidly about the mixed reaction to their recent album, No Line On The Horizon. Although it among the best-selling albums of the year to... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
‘Chelsea on the Rocks’ recalls woozy nights at a memorable hotel Oct 16, 2009
Among the identifiable character witnesses are actors Ethan Hawke and Dennis Hopper, cartoonist Robert Crumb, and director Milos Forman, the latter greeting the Chelsea s aged and ousted owner, Stanley Bard, with the great affection the man deserves ... Ethan Hawke, Adam Goldberg, Dennis Hopper. (Boston Globe)
Honour for South Korean actress Oct 11, 2009
The highest order of commander has been given to Dennis Hopper, Bob Dylan and Clint Eastwood. Among the highlights of the Pusan International Film Festival have been a screening of I Come with the Rain, an international thriller starring US actor Josh Hartnett, South Korea's Lee Byung-hun and Takuya Kimura of Japan. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Review: 'Chelsea on the Rocks' only so-so Oct 10, 2009
Ferrara mixes interviews of current and almost-current residents (Ethan Hawke, Dennis Hopper, Milos Forman) with archival footage of past Chelsea denizens (Janis Joplin, William S. Burroughs, Quentin Crisp) and a few re-creations of notorious incidents, such as the bloody death of Nancy Spungen in the room she shared with Sid Vicious. There are also references to the past-past, when the hotel hosted the likes of Thomas Wolfe, Dylan Thomas, Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Will Hollywood adopt the scientific method? Oct 5, 2009
Ferrara lived in the hotel for six months while interviewing current residents and former tenants including Ethan Hawke, Dennis Hopper and Milos Forman. Producer Jen Gatien recalls one telling moment during the making of the documentary when Ferrara was scolded by the hotel's new manager for swearing in the lobby. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Dennis Hopper is out of the hospital Oct 2, 2009
Dennis Hopper has left the hospital after having flu-like symptoms ... NEW YORK - A spokesman for Dennis Hopper says the 73-year-old actor is out of the hospital and feeling much better after taking ill on Wednesday. (MSNBC -- News)
Actor Dennis Hopper Hospitalized Oct 2, 2009
Dennis Hopper was taken to a hospital in New York after developing flulike symptoms, his publicist said. Sheila Feren said that the 73-year-old star of "Easy Rider" and "Blue Velvet" was being examined at an unidentified New York hospital Wednesday afternoon after complaining of stomach ailments usually associated with the flu. (KIRO TV, WA)
Dennis Hopper goes to hospital Oct 2, 2009
Dennis Hopper (Getty Images / July 29, 2009). NEW YORK - Dennis Hopper, in town to publicize his TV series "Crash," was taken to a hospital after developing flulike symptoms. (FOX59, IN)
Actor Hopper admitted to hospital Oct 2, 2009
Dennis Hopper plays music producer Ben Cendars in Crash. Easy Rider star Dennis Hopper has been taken to hospital with flu-like symptoms, according to his publicist. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Dennis Hopper out of hospital Oct 2, 2009
By Frazier Moore, Associated Press NEW YORK A spokesman for says the 73-year-old actor is out of the hospital and "feeling much better" after taking ill on Wednesday. In a statement, Sam Maydew, Hopper's manager, said that the star went to a Manhattan hospital after showing severe flulike symptoms. (USA Today -- Life)
'Twilight' Star Kristen Stewart Talks Bella, High School In New Interview Oct 2, 2009
I know it's a little late and I'm a little old, but I just finished high school,' she tells Dennis Hopper in the latest Interview ... Dennis Hopper that whenever she meets someone new, all they want to talk about is her role in the films. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Hawking retires from honorary post Oct 2, 2009
Dennis Hopper ill, cancels interviews. Dennis Hopper, in New York to publicize his TV series "Crash," was taken to a hospital yesterday afternoon after complaining of flu-like stomach ailments. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hopper hospitalized with flu-like symptoms Oct 1, 2009
Dennis Hopper has been hospitalized with flu-like symptons during a publicity trip to New York ... NEW YORK - Dennis Hopper, in town to publicize his TV series Crash, was taken to a hospital after developing flulike symptoms. (MSNBC -- News)
Eco-friendly Wyclef Oct 1, 2009
Dennis Hopper was taken to a New York hospital yesterday after developing flu-like symptoms. The 73-year-old star of Easy Rider and Blue Velvet complained of stomach ailments usually associated with the flu. (Boston Globe)
Hopper Hospitalized With Flu-Like SymptomsActor, 73, to New York Hospital amid publicity push for TV series, "Crash." Oct 1, 2009
Dennis Hopper Hospitalized for Flu-Like Symptoms - ABC News ... Dennis Hopper Hospitalized With Flu-Like Symptoms ... Actor Dennis Hopper, shown here on June 14, 2009, has taken ill with flu-like symptoms during a publicity trip to New York, according to his publicist. (ABC News)
John Phillips had sometimes sordid life Sep 25, 2009
Michelle and John Phillips divorced in 1970; late that year, Michelle was married to Dennis Hopper for eight days. John Phillips, who married Genevieve Waite in 1972, became increasingly immersed in drugs, says his Allmusic biography, to the point where he couldn't finish an album commissioned by the Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. (CNN -- Showbiz)
'Glee' opener arrives with high-octave buzz Sep 9, 2009
Playing a character out of rehab hits home for former bad boy Dennis Hopper ... - For Dennis Hopper it's deja vu all over again. (Fresno Bee)
'Crash Lands on VOD, Web Sep 7, 2009
Dennis Hopper will reprise his role as aging, wild record producer Ben Cendars for the new season. We are optimistic that we will build on those numbers this season, he said. (Multichannel News)
1969: A year of revolution, revelation Sep 7, 2009
Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson went looking for America in Easy Rider and didn t like what they found. Midnight Cowboy introduced middle America to the world of the hapless hustler and the X rating. (The Palm Beach Post)
The mysterious equilibrium of zombies Sep 6, 2009
Dennis Hopper is, with Harvey Keitel running second. Kevin Bacon is 507th. (Boston Globe)
Groooooovy! 15 far-out movie hippies Aug 27, 2009
With Ang Lee and Demetri Martin Taking Woodstock this weekend, we're looking back at the grooviest guys and gals we've met at the big screen love-in starring Jeff Bridges, Peter Fonda, Goldie Hawn, and Dennis Hopper ... His traveling partner Billy (Dennis Hopper) looks more like the conventional hippie, but Wyatt, a.k.a. Captain America, is this trip's ambassador to the counterculture ... Dennis HopperFlashback (1990). (MSNBC -- Movies)
Bob Dylan on the road again? Aug 27, 2009
Other stars whose voices have been licensed to GPS systems include Monty Python legend John Cleese, Easy Rider star Dennis Hopper, veteran actor Burt Reynolds and Mr T from The A-Team. - AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Bob Dylan on your GPS? Aug 26, 2009
Other stars whose voices have been licensed to GPS systems include Monty Python legend John Cleese, "Easy Rider" star Dennis Hopper, veteran actor Burt Reynolds and Mr. T from "The A-Team.". AFP Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Film buff Justin Freed played a lead role in Boston theater history Aug 23, 2009
(Dennis Hopper showed up for the US premiere of his Out of the Blue. . (Boston Globe)
* FILM REVIEW : Totally Tarantino Aug 21, 2009
Tarantino loves writing deadly intimate confrontations, such as his True Romance face-off between Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper with telltale tough talk and violent punctuation. The payoff is usually worth the wait, but Inglourious Basterds contains a handful of such conversations, bloating the 152-minute running time. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
‘Not Quite Hollywood’ an over-the-top look at films from down under Aug 21, 2009
Having seen the 1974 Dennis Hopper vehicle, Mad Dog Morgan, at a drive-in as a kid, I can only imagine the murderous feelings he inspired in the crew. Hartley gathers the moviemakers, including Hopper, to confirm that. (Boston Globe)
Tweeting with the stars a hoot for fans Aug 16, 2009
Matt Damon, Paul Walker and Dennis Hopper all said earlier this month that they don't use Twitter, but imposters have set up accounts in their names, complete with the stars' photos. To prevent impersonation of famous figures, Twitter is experimenting with a "Verified Account" feature that uses a white check mark inside a blue emblem atop the person's profile. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sex, action and violence Aug 14, 2009
"Not Quite Hollywood" is generously laced with clips and interviews with the people who made them - soft-porn actresses, stuntmen, directors, American actors who were guns-for-hire (Stacy Keach, Dennis Hopper, Jamie Lee Curtis) and one superfan, Quentin Tarantino. Hartley, 40, watched these movies as a kid in Melbourne and got the idea for the project while making music videos with crew members who worked on those films, who regaled him with stories of the all-or-nothing days. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Famous Hollywood Families Aug 4, 2009
Peter Fonda (1940), son of Henry brother of Jane made his film debut in 1963 s Tammy and the Doctor, but is probably best remembered for his Oscar nominated role opposite Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson in Easy Rider (1968) which Fonda also co-wrote. Other acting Fonda s include Bridget Fonda (1964), daughter of Peter who made her film debut in 1982 s Partners. (Suite101.com)
TCA: Many Happy Returns Aug 2, 2009
Dennis Hopper will return for a second season of the series, which debuts Sept. 18. Starz executive vice president of creative development Bill Hamm said the network believes the series, based on the Academy Award-winning film of the same name, still has great potential despite so-so ratings in its freshman run. (Multichannel News)
'Not Quite Hollywood': Wizards Of Oz, By Kurt Loder Aug 1, 2009
One of the best of many strange and wonderful tales told in "Not Quite Hollywood," a rowdy new documentary about the 1970s heyday of Australian exploitation movies, is related by Dennis Hopper. Back. (VHI.com -- Music News)
A G'DAY FOR MOVIES Jul 31, 2009
Dennis Hopper, who cheerfully admits being stoned during virtually the entire making of "Mad Dog Morgan," recalls how a stuntman nearly died in a flaming plunge off a cliff. Jamie Lee Curtis and Stacy Keach offer similarly hair-raising stories from "RoadGames," one of several attempts to woo an international audience with Americans stars. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Chelsea's Favorite Haunt Jul 26, 2009
"We were five months making this movie, and we could feel spirits all the time. They were all over the place." The flick, featuring Ethan Hawke, Grace Jones, Bijou Phillips 00004000 and Dennis Hopper, plus archival footage of Sid Vicious and Andy Warhol, is critical of the new management that is running the hotel, so don't expect the premiere party there. Executive producer Jay Kubassek said, "There was constant friction between Abel and management, in particular when he tried to film in the... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Independent Producer Wins Multi-Million Dollar Settlement from Industry Major; Think Films. Jul 22, 2009
LOS ANGELES, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- 30 year veteran filmmaker Suzanne DeLaurentiis (DeLaurentiis Productions) and executive producer Jeffery Tott have prevailed in a landmark case brought against ThinkFilms regarding the theatrical release of their film 10(th) & WOLF. The star studded film featured such notable talent as Dennis Hopper, Giovanni Ribisi, James Marsden, Val Kilmer and Leslie Anne Warren. 10(th) & Wolf currently reigns as one of the most expensive independent films ever made. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Talented maniac' Jul 16, 2009
" It was a kind of catalyst for all the actors in one and two. It helped me. I kinda designed my own career. Revealed: What's Coppola's approach to directing? RD: I think sometimes Francis works best amidst confusion and I mean that in a good way. He'll come in and say, 'Let's try something,' and then you rehearse. Like any good director he sees what you bring. He realizes it's gotta come from the actor. He's open enough ... of course, he'll give his opinion but he wants to see what you bring.... (CNN -- International)
Easy Rider Turns 40, Harley-Davidson Museum Showcases 'Captain America' Bike Jul 15, 2009
The movie, starring Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, tells the story of two bikers who travel the country to experience the freedom of the open road from the saddles of their motorcycles. Business Wire - The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee showcases Easy Rider's "Captain America" bike, as well as other pop culture artifacts. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Here are 10 films to put you in a '60s mood Jul 12, 2009
" But it's generally good fun and well worth another look. "Bob Alice" 1969 -- Paul Mazursky's glossy study of modern lifestyles and sexual freedom also seems like a period piece, but strong performances by Natalie Wood, Robert Culp, Dyan Cannon and Elliott Gould will keep you entertained. "Easy Rider" 1969 -- Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper wrote and star in this film about two motorcyclists who chuck it all and try to find the "real America. " Jack Nicholson, playing a boozy lawyer, became a... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Plymouth filmmaker documents on human rights issues Jun 28, 2009
With a star-studded cast that included Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda, and Jack Nicholson, it s said to be the movie that changed Hollywood forever. (It grossed $50 million on a $375,000 budget. (Boston Globe)
Brooklyn Museum Presents First Major Museum Exhibition Devoted Exclusively to Rock and Roll Photographers October 30, 2009 - January 31, 2010 Jun 18, 2009
Rarely, if ever exhibited pictures include a 1963 photograph by Philip Townsend of the Rolling Stones; an image of James Brown surrounded by female fans shot by actor Dennis Hopper; the working photographs and album cover by Jean-Paul Goude of Grace Jones for Island Life; the contact sheet from Bob Gruen's famous 1974 rooftop shoot of John Lennon; the full sequence of never-before-exhibited photographs by Ed Caraeff of Jimi Hendrix at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967; the 1976 photograph by... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Original 'King Kong' roars into Portsmouth tonight Jun 3, 2009
Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall and Dennis Hopper lead the top-notch cast. American VioletJuly 9, 10, 11(PG-13, 103 mins, US, 2008)Shining a spotlight on the racial profiling practices of a corrupt district attorney in a rural Texas town, Director Tim Disneys film features nuanced performances from Alfre Woodard as well as from newcomer, Nicole Behaire. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Photo Release -- Empire Film Group Joins With Easter Seals and United Cerebral Palsy for War Eagle Premiere & Promotions May 26, 2009
Other upcoming theatrical releases for Empire include the epic CGI animated adventure ``Thru The Moebius Strip'' and the acclaimed Abel Ferrara film, ``Chelsea on the Rocks,'' featuring Ethan Hawke and Dennis Hopper. Top-selling DVD releases for Empire include ``Hounddog'' starring Dakota Fanning, ``Come Away Home'' starring Lea Thompson, ``Grand Champion'' starring Bruce Willis and Emma Roberts, and ``Savage Land'' starring Vivian Schilling and Graham Greene. (Primezone Releases)
Taos events mark 'Easy Rider' anniversary May 14, 2009
This January 2009 photo shows Ronald Davis, Ron Cooper, Robert Dean Stockwell, Dennis Hopper and Larry Bell in Taos, N.M. The artists works, along with those of artist Ken Price, will be exhibited in a show curated by actor Dennis Hopper at the Harwood Museum of Art in Taos, titled Hopper at the Harwood ... This photo shows Biker Couple, a gelatin silver print taken by actor/photographer Dennis Hopper in 1961 ... The Taos Summer of Love kicked off Monday when actor and artist Dennis Hopper, a... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Empire Film Group Taps Industry Veteran David Magedman to Manage Theatrical Releasing Division May 12, 2009
War Eagle,'' a family drama of two young men at a crossroads in life; ``Chelsea on the Rocks,'' an acclaimed documentary from director Abel Ferrara, with Ethan Hawke and Dennis Hopper; ``Thru The Moebius Strip,'' a visually stunning, CGI-animated feature from Jean ``Moebius'' Girard; ``The Rocket Post,'' a World War II based romance of a forbidden love; and ``Boilermaker,'' a contemporary action-adventure about a bank robbery gone awry. Empire Distibution CEO, Eric Parkinson, will be licensing... (Primezone Releases)
[From The Times-Picayune] May 10, 2009
1986, Starring Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, Dennis Hopper. 4. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Taos To Mark 40th Anniversary Of Easy Rider May 6, 2009
Easy Rider may have had a shockingly violent ending, but actor and Easy Rider director Dennis Hopper kicked off The Taos Summer of Love Monday. Events planned for this summer in Taos include a "hippie homecoming" parade, art shows, concerts and costume contests. (KWTX.com, TX)
Taos events mark 'Easy Rider' anniversary, '60s May 5, 2009
The Taos Summer of Love kicked off Monday when actor and artist Dennis Hopper, a former resident who is a frequent visitor, was made honorary mayor. He moved to Taos for 12 years after discovering it while directing and starring in "Easy Rider.". (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
James Dean in Giant Movie (1956) Apr 30, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor, Carroll Baker, Jane Withers, Dennis Hopper also appear ... Other players include Carroll Baker (Luz Benedict II), Jane Withers (Vashti Snythe), Chill Wills (Uncle Bawley), Mercedes McCambridge (Luz Benedict), Dennis Hopper (Jordan Benedict III), Sal Mineo (Angel Obregon II), Rod Taylor (Sir David Karfrey), Judith Evelyn (Nancy Lynnton), Earl Holliman (Bod Dace), Paul Fix (Dr. (Suite101.com)
Jody McCrea; actor known for westerns, comedic work Apr 18, 2009
Mr. McCrea, who also played a rival motorcycle gang leader opposite Dennis Hopper in the 1968 AIP biker film "The Glory Stompers," retired from acting in the mid-1970s and eventually moved to New Mexico. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Old enough to be his mum? Must be the movies Apr 12, 2009
Lea Thompson was exactly the same age as Michael J. Fox 24 when she played his mother in Back to the Future, while Elizabeth Taylor was a mere four years older than Dennis Hopper when she played his mother in Giant. Quite why film directors are so averse to having middle-aged roles played by middle-aged women comes down to insecurity and misogyny. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Road Trips and the American Dream Apr 11, 2009
Dennis Hopper plays Billy, clothed in a leather outfit referencing Native Americans. The film explores late 60s America and the cultural variety inhabiting the country, including hippies, LSD, street ladies of New Orleans, and rednecks. (Suite101.com)
