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    'Unstoppable' filming enthralls student actors  Nov 19, 2009
    Standing a few feet away from actors Denzel Washington and Rosario Dawson is not how most Penn State students would expect to spend a cold fall morning in Centre County. But that is exactly what a group of theatre students did Nov. 6 in Milesburg when they got the chance to become extras on the set of "Unstoppable," a feature film starring Washington, Dawson and Chris Pine that just completed shooting in Pennsylvania. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Peoples Sexiest Man Alive 09 is surprise pick  Nov 19, 2009
    1985: Mel Gibson 1986: Mark Harmon 1987: Harry Hamlin 1988: John F. Kennedy Jr. 1989: Sean Connery 1990: Tom Cruise 1991: Patrick Swayze 1992: Nick Nolte 1993: Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford ("The Sexiest Couple Alive") 1994: None 1995: Brad Pitt 1996: Denzel Washington 1997: George Clooney 1998: Harrison Ford 1999: Richard Gere 2000: Brad Pitt 2001: Pierce Brosnan 2002: Ben Affleck 2003: Johnny Depp 2004: Jude Law ... (MSNBC -- News)

    'Titans' coach visits, inspires students  Nov 19, 2009
    Boone, who was played by Denzel Washington in the movie, was introduced by one of his former athletes, Ron Bass, who many remember as Sunshine. Bass set the tone for the evening by providing the historical background of the famous Titans football team. (Gamecock Online, SC)

    On demand picks  Nov 16, 2009
    Denzel Washington projects star power as an angel sent to earth to rescue a beleaguered congregation. So does Whitney Houston (above, with Washington), as the preacher s wife with whom the angel falls in love. (Boston Globe)

    Denzel Washington cheers on son's 1st college game  Nov 15, 2009
    (AP) -- Actor Denzel Washington was playing proud father as he cheered on his son Malcolm's first game with the University of Pennsylvania basketball team. Washington sat three rows behind Penn's bench Friday night during the Quakers' season opener at Penn State. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    Men's basketball puts away Penn down the stretch  Nov 14, 2009
    Actor Denzel Washington was even on hand to watch the game. He sat in the third row behind Penn's bench and drew a lot of cheers and photographs from fans after the game. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    School system sorry for movie-shoot bus diversion  Nov 14, 2009
    Scenes for a new Denzel Washington movie called "Unstoppable" are being filmed this week in Bellaire in eastern Ohio, 112 miles southeast of Cleveland. Parents say children were dropped off at a shopping plaza on Wednesday when the filming kept a bus from completing its route. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    End of the world and Hollywood feels fine  Nov 13, 2009
    Denzel Washington stars in this post-Apocalyptic thriller about a lone man fighting his way across American in order to protect a sacred book. Denzel Washington's The Book of Eli, opening Jan. 15, also is a post-apocalyptic road trip across America. (MSNBC -- News)

    Denzel Washington scales 'Fences'  Nov 11, 2009
    Denzel Washington will return to Broadway in a revival of Fences, the Pulitzer Prize-winning August Wilson play. Washington has closed a deal to play Maxson family patriarch Troy Maxson, a role originated by James Earl Jones. (Variety)

    Denzel Washington set for 'Fences' on Broadway  Nov 11, 2009
    Denzel Washington has starred in films such as Glory and Training Day. NEW YORK (AP) Get ready for another big name on. (USA Today -- Life)

    Denzel atop 'Fences'  Nov 11, 2009
    DENZEL Washington in "Fences" ... Denzel Washington isn't coming to Broadway to play it safe ... Joan Marcus Denzel Washington was last on Broadway in 2005, when he played Brutus in a modern-dress "Julius Caesar.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    World turner  Nov 10, 2009
    The now 86-year-old Handman, who counts amongst his past students Michael Douglas, Denzel Washington, Mira Sorvino and James Caan, had no difficulty recalling Hays from a half-century earlier. . (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Lincoln's life in spotlight of local film fest  Nov 10, 2009
    The 1927 silent comedy The General, starring Buster Keaton in the tale of a captured train, will be shown at 2 p.m. at Charleston Carnegie Public Library, 712 Sixth St. The 1989 film Glory, featuring an Oscar-winning performance by Denzel Washington, will be shown at 7 p.m. at Will Rogers Theatre, 705 Monroe Ave.. In addition, a series of presentations regarding Lincoln, the Civil War and filmmaking are scheduled for throughout the day Friday on EIU s campus. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Daily TV and radio guide  Nov 7, 2009
    Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)

    Not so true after all  Nov 6, 2009
    The Hurricane In this film, Denzel Washington plays Rubin Hurricane Carter, a talented boxer who inspired a Bob Dylan song ... Denzel Washington in The Hurricane. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Michelle Obama to star in reality show  Nov 6, 2009
    Last week it was revealed that a list of visitors to the White House in the first nine months of the Obama presidency was peppered with celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Denzel Washington. Topics. (India Times, India)

    53 Charged in NYC Open-Air Drug Market  Nov 5, 2009
    Among the drugs for sale: Heroin with the brand name "American Gangster" - an apparent reference to the 2007 film starring Denzel Washington as a Harlem drug lord. Early morning raids on Wednesday resulted in 37 arrests and seizure of cash, guns and stockpiles of heroin and crack cocaine. (CBS News)

    MOVIE BLOG: The long wait for summer blockbusters on DVD  Nov 4, 2009
    Taking of Pelham 123 starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta. Your View - Comment on this Story. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    ‘Inside Man’ available on Comcast Movies and Events  Nov 4, 2009
    Clive Owen pulls an elaborate bank robbery that Detective Denzel Washington has to foil ... And Denzel Washington is magnificent as the black hero who went wherever his search for truth and his fight against racism took him ... (Comcast Movies and Events) Spike Lee has trouble slowing down and Denzel Washington has trouble speeding up in this rich-looking and emotionally generous but also wildly uneven outing about a selfish jazz trumpeter who learns some hard lessons. (Boston Globe)

    'Pelham' director turns up the tension  Nov 1, 2009
    And when you have actors like Denzel Washington and John Travolta, you want these guys to be face to face ... "The Taking of Pelham 123" Grade B+: A subway dispatcher (Denzel Washington) must deal with a man (John Travolta) who has taken hostages ... "The Taking of Pelham 123" Grade B+: A subway dispatcher (Denzel Washington) must deal with a man (John Travolta) who has taken hostages. (Fresno Bee)

    Politics & Gov't  Nov 1, 2009
    Celebrities Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney and Denzel Washington, prominent Democratic fundraisers and heavyweights from the financial services and high-tech industries were among those landing visits with President Barack Obama or others at the White House during Obama's first months in office. By PETE YOST, The Associated Press. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    DVD Report: Knowing a hawk from a handsaw  Nov 1, 2009
    Director Tony Scott delivers his best ride since Crimson Tide with this supercharged remake, as transit wonk Denzel Washington and subway hijacker John Travolta square off - by phone, on the train, and in a climactic chase that s standard stuff next to the taut exchanges. We get mostly sketchy details about Travolta s motives, and even less info on the hostages - but whether that s deliberate or just story shortcutting, it s a good thing, keeping the urgent tone smartly on track. (Boston Globe)

    Obama names 110 White House visitors  Oct 31, 2009
    Celebrities at the White House include Oprah Winfrey, actors Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Denzel Washington, and tennis star Serena Williams. Journalists include Paul Krugman, the New York Times columnist and Nobel Prize winner in economics. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Celebs, Lobbyists Among White House Guests  Oct 31, 2009
    Celebrities Oprah Winfrey, Clooney, Denzel Washington and heavyweights from the financial services and high-tech industries were among those landing visits with President Barack Obama or others at the White House during his first months in office ... Celebrities Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney and Denzel Washington, prominent Democratic fundraisers and heavyweights from the financial services and high-tech industries were among those landing visits with President Barack Obama or others at the... (ABC News -- Wire)

    Winfrey, Clooney among first White House guests  Oct 31, 2009
    From left, Ronald E. Logue, Chief Executive Officer of State Street Corporation; Freddie Mac Chief Executive Officer John Koskinen; Rick Waddell, President and Chief executive officer Northern Trust; Banker's Association President and Chief Executive Ed Yingling, Celebrities Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Denzel Washington and heavyweights from high-tech industries were also among those landing visits with Obama or others at the White House during his first months in office. (AP Photo/Ron... (USA Today)

    Comedian Sinbad Speaks In DC For Bill Cosby Award  Oct 28, 2009
    Visitors can see photographs of celebrities including President Barack Obama and actor Denzel Washington. . (W-USA News, DC)

    Film office must contend with trimmed tax credit  Oct 26, 2009
    Currently, 20th Century Fox is making a movie called "Unstoppable" with Denzel Washington in northcentral Pennsylvania, Ms. Saul said. Two others are being shot in southwestern Pennsylvania: "Love and Other Drugs," starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway, and "The Next Three Days," with Russell Crowe. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    On the sets of ‘The Social Network’ and ‘The Town’  Oct 21, 2009
    (One exception was Denzel Washington s The Great Debaters, which was partially shot at Sanders Theatre. No big deal. (Boston Globe)

    Will Smith Is No Frank Williamson  Oct 17, 2009
    Well basically, [black people] have one character nowadays that does that and thats Denzel Washington. And he doesnt even really do action films. (Slate)

    Two-Face Courts Lincoln  Oct 15, 2009
    Stax showcases more of his favorite legal thrillers and lawyer flicks, including films starring Denzel Washington, Orson Welles, and Henry Fonda. Stax looks at some of his favorite legal thrillers, lawyer flicks, and cinematic trials. (IGN FilmForce)

    Pine beaming up Jack Ryan role?  Oct 14, 2009
    Pine, currently starring with Denzel Washington in the Tony Scott-directed Unstoppable for Fox, is vying to be the fourth actor to play Ryan, the CIA analyst in the Par film series. Alec Baldwin originated the character in 1990s The Hunt for Red October, Harrison Ford played him in 1992s Patriot Games and 1994s Clear and Present Danger, and Ben Affleck played Ryan in 2002s The Sum of All Fears. (Variety)

    Fox prexy Young becomes producer  Oct 14, 2009
    Though Fox would not comment, sources said that Young has negotiated to join the roster of producers on: the Tony Scott-directed Unstoppable, which stars Denzel Washington and Chris Pine and will be released November 12, 2010; and the Joe Carnahan-directed The A-Team, which stars Liam Neeson and will be released June 11, 2010. Young will become executive producer on the Oliver Stone-directed Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps, which stars Michael Douglas and Shia LaBeouf and... (Variety)

    The sad and curious exile of the American mustache  Oct 11, 2009
    Every now and then the mustache surfaces as a trend story in the wider culture, but that seems determined by whether Brad Pitt or Denzel Washington happens to be wearing one for a role. In talking to barbers in the city, I couldn t find one who d trimmed more than a few mustaches in the last couple of years. (Boston Globe)

    Wellesley doctor seeks new murder trial  Oct 8, 2009
    Francis, who died in 1897, is buried in Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands, just north of Albany, N.Y. Civil War historian Mark Bodnar says Francis served with the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the famous all-black regiment from Massachusetts, which was featured in the 1989 movie Glory, starring Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman. Bodnar said Francis was one of a dozen black soldiers from the Albany area who joined the 54th. (Boston Globe)

    At the Movies  Sep 23, 2009
    The remake of a 1974 Walter Mattauh classic 'Taking Pelham 123', throws Hollywood heavyweights John Travolta and Denzel Washington into the New York City subway tunnels ... The Taking of Pelham 123 Starring John Travolta, Denzel Washington Directed by Tony Scott Genre: Thriller/Action Age restriction: 16LV Running time: 1hr 44 min ... Denzel Washington plays Water Garber, a man responsible for keeping much of the New York City subway system running as smoothly as possible. (iAfrica.com)

    Meyers Movie Blog #7 - Back To School  Sep 17, 2009
    The movie also had two of today's biggest stars in Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington ... The film is about a young lawyer with a tremendous amount of potential who was just promoted in his firm battling them in court over "wrongful dismissal. The company claims Andrew Beckett's (Tom Hanks) work was unsatisfactory, while Beckett claims it's due to him contracting the AIDS virus. After searching for a lawyer that would defend him in such a controversial case, he finally gets the help from an average... (Umassathletics.com)

    12 to Watch: Dr. Mehmet Oz  Sep 16, 2009
    Dr. Oz was a medical consultant on the movie John Q starring Denzel Washington. Leave a comment. (TVweek.com)

    Top 'Caribbean Escape' closes in Turks and Caicos  Sep 13, 2009
    The resort, which offered Bvlgari bath products and an infinity pool with beds resembling those of 19th-century opium dens, had attracted guests such as actor Denzel Washington and New York Yankees star Derek Jeter. Rates ranged from $350 to nearly $3,000 a night. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Clooney to help Damon regain 'sexiest man alive' title  Sep 12, 2009
    Others who have received the People magazine accolade, which has been announced yearly since 1985 when Mel Gibson was the winner, include Tom Cruise (1990), Denzel Washington (1996) and Jude Law (2004). Recommend. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    On Demand movie picks  Sep 12, 2009
    Although it takes pains to probe the unit s white commander, Robert Gould Shaw, it also supplies as much black presence, most notably in Denzel Washington s embittered escaped slave and Morgan Freeman s steadying top sergeant. (R; runs through Oct. 22). (Boston Globe)

    Daily television listings  Sep 12, 2009
    American Gangster 7 p.m. (MAX) Riveting, unrated biopic starring Denzel Washington as real-life Harlem drug kingpin Frank Lucas. NR (2007). (Boston Globe)

    Glory Is Ageless Movie Classic  Sep 3, 2009
    Denzel Washington won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of a bitter private, and the film also received Oscars for Best Cinematography (Freddie Francis) and Best Sound (Donald O. Mitchell, Greg C. Rudolph, Elliot Tyson, Russell Williams II). Glory was released on Blu-Ray in June of 2009 -- something that makes the picture even more worth another look today. (Suite101.com)

    Summer Movie Report Card: Season starts fast, slips late  Sep 2, 2009
    Even Denzel Washington and John Travolta couldn't propel The Taking of Pelham1 2 3 past $66 million. "They aren't bad numbers, but not what you expect with that kind of talent," Mason says. (USA Today)

    Reality check for Hollywood's A-list  Sep 1, 2009
    But Duplicity (with Julia Roberts), Land of the Lost (Will Ferrell), Imagine That (Edddie Murphy), Funny People (Adam Sandler), Public Enemies (Johnny Depp), The Taking of Pelham 123 (Denzel Washington and John Travolta) and even Angels & Demons (Tom Hanks) brought in sales that varied from average to abysmal. The one movie luminary to live up to his billing for drawing audiences has been Brad Pitt in Inglourious Basterds - the violence-packed Quentin Tarantino number that took in $USD 38... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Shearer, Guest, McKean Tap Into 'Unwigged' Idea  Sep 1, 2009
    Shearer, Guest, McKean Tap Into Unique Concert Tour Idea - @ The Movies News Story - KPRC Houston. Live Cameras, Conditions. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Quality kept away the doldrums at movie theaters this summer  Aug 30, 2009
    Denzel Washington and John Travolta couldn t get you to see The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3. Funnymen Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy, and Jack Black all stiffed. (Boston Globe)

    Review: 'Taking Woodstock' Single Trip Down Memory Lane  Aug 29, 2009
    A casting call for a new Denzel Washington movie was like any other job fair to many of the hundreds who turned out in Ohio. The $4. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Piven ruling  Aug 28, 2009
    A casting call in Canton, Ohio, for a new Denzel Washington movie was like any other job fair to many of the hundreds who turned out. While some of the men expressed interest in meeting the star, others who auditioned to be extras Wednesday said the promise of $100-a-day paychecks was a bigger lure. (Boston Globe)

    Denzel movie draws crowd  Aug 28, 2009
    U.S. actor Denzel Washington reacts during Japan premiere of "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009 ... A casting call for a new Denzel Washington movie was like any other job fair to many of the hundreds who turned out in Ohio. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    The Taking Of Pelham 123  Aug 28, 2009
    The best thing about most of his recent films has been Denzel Washington. Even if these are not Washington's best films, he brings weight to the roles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Have a Nice Vacation, Mr. President  Aug 23, 2009
    She is not watching Denzel Washington movie, Michelle prefers blonds) ... Or they go to the movies to watch Denzel Washington play a time cop. (Townhall.com)

    Afghanistan Doesn't Bring Out the Vote  Aug 22, 2009
    Films starring the likes of Denzel Washington, Julia Roberts, Adam Sandler, and Tom Hanks, to name a few, have failed to deliver, giving more ammo to the studios' eternal quest to cut down on the $20 million paychecks. Needless to say, agents and actors are biting their fingernails and thinking up excuses. (Slate)

    National League All-Star Jimmy Rollins Joins Denzel Washington and Other Prominent Alumni in Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Youth Advocacy Campaign  Aug 21, 2009
    National League All-Star Jimmy Rollins Joins Denzel Washington and Other Prominent Alumni in Boys Clubs of America's Youth Advocacy Campaign ... National League All-Star Jimmy Rollins Joins Denzel Washington and Other Prominent Alumni in Boys Clubs of America's Youth Advocacy Campaign ... Other Club alumni joining Rollins in the BE GREAT advocacy campaign include: Academy Award-winning actor and national spokesperson for BGCA - Denzel Washington, Muhammad Ali, Ashanti, Swin Cash, Gen. Wesley... (PR Newswire)

    The J To Z Of Jay-Z: The Making Of A Hip-Hop Heavyweight  Aug 21, 2009
    " Still, despite all the accomplishments Jay-Z racked up in his suit and tie, it didn't compete with the feeling he received as an artist. So in September 2006, Hov announced his return to hip-hop. He left the corporate suite and went back into the recording both. The result was Kingdom Come, which debuted at #1 and scored Jay-Z the highest first-week sales in his career. The past three years, without question, have been better for hip-hop with Jay-Z's return. He followed Kingdom Come with... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Twilight author sued for breaching copyright  Aug 21, 2009
    Cassie gets her Vogue on at The September Issue premiere, Gillian Anderson signs on in Sarajevo, Denzel Washington tips his cap in Tokyo and more. TODAYAug. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)

    'The Whipping Man'  Aug 18, 2009
    With a thundering stomp and clap, Morris skillfully commands the stage and will make you feel his characters pain much like Denzel Washington did in the movie Glory as that single tear slowly spilled down his cheek. As Caleb and John, Duckhart and Morris enjoy a witty, rat-a-tat-tat banter that is almost the male equivalent of Rory and Lorelai Gilmore on the old TV show, Gilmore Girls. (The Palm Beach Post)

    ‘American Gangster’ available on HBO on Comcast  Aug 10, 2009
    Denzel Washington (above) refuses to turn Lucas into anything more complex than upstanding. Russell Crowe has just as much screen time as the drug cop on his tail. (Boston Globe)

    Hollywood Destroys the World; New wave of disaster movies, TV shows...  Aug 1, 2009
    Denzel Washington stars in The Book of Eli ... In The Book of Eli, a movie scheduled for January, Denzel Washington plays the fierce protector of a book that holds the key to mankind s redemption in an American wasteland created by a war 30 years earlier. (The Drudge Report)

    These five well-known men are workin' it in white  Jul 30, 2009
    Denzel Washington Sneakers. White sneakers on the red carpet are usually a no-no, but the Pelham 1 2 3 star pulls it off by mixing high (a structured blazer) with low (casual shoes) and maintaining a simple color scheme. (USA Today -- Life)

    Daily guide to television and radio  Jul 30, 2009
    Taut story of a hostage negotiator (Denzel Washington) dealing with a bank robber. R (2006). (Boston Globe)

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    Actor: "Will Smith and Denzel Washington.". TV Show: "Entourage.". (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Denzel wants a whipping  Jul 28, 2009
    Denzel Washington likes the idea of being whipped. The Oscar-winning star has revealed he is intrigued by sadomasochism but would rather play a character who likes it than be exposed to violent sexual acts himself. (iAfrica.com)

    Calif. gives away nearly $68M in film tax credits  Jul 28, 2009
    Pennsylvania's film tax credit has helped to attract a major motion picture production company to the state to shoot an action-thriller starring 000025BD award-winning actor Denzel Washington. "Unstoppable," which will be directed by Tony Scott and produced by 20th Century Fox, will be shot in various locations throughout the state -- including central Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, and the northern tier region -- and will require more than 10,000 hotel room nights. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    Nameberry: 100-year-old names that are coming around again  Jul 28, 2009
    Gen. Wesley Clark Joins Denzel Washington and Other Prominent Alumni in Boys Clubs of America's Youth Advocacy Campaign. As part of Boys Clubs of America's (BGCA) new national advocacy campaign - BE GREAT - retired Four-Star General and Boys Club alum Wesley K. Clark today unveiled a new billboard in his hometown of Litt 00002A08 le Rock, featuring his photo as a youth, and an aspirational message - BE BRAVE. General Clark joins some 25 prominent alumni in the campaign to help increase public... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    Megan Fox, Johnny Depp And More Take Over Comic-Con 2009  Jul 28, 2009
    Similarly, Cameron Diaz did her best to keep her lips sealed about And Denzel Washington mused about the possibility of on one day. When Are We Gonna See All This Good Stuff. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Bam! Pow! Ginormous Comic-Con is a wrap  Jul 27, 2009
    By Scott Bowles and Bill Keveney, USA TODAY SAN DIEGO Denzel Washington knew the moment he stepped through the doors of his first Comic-Con that this is unlike other festivals. "People are actually having fun," said Washington, campaigning for his apocalyptic thriller The Book of Eli. (USA Today -- Life)

    • Read more from the BFDealMemo  Jul 25, 2009
    Nearly two weeks after Denzel Washington formally withdrew from the Tony Scott-directed drama, the actor and the studio have reached a compromise. The deal has put the runaway-train picture back on its fast track for a fall start, with pre-production under way in Pittsburgh. (Variety)

    Film Tax Credit Brings 20th Century Fox Production 'Unstoppable' to Pennsylvania  Jul 24, 2009
    July 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania's film tax credit has helped to attract a major motion picture production company to the state to shoot an action-thriller starring award-winning actor Denzel Washington. "Unstoppable," which will be directed by Tony Scott and produced by 20th Century Fox, will be shot in various locations throughout the state -- including central Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, and the northern tier region -- and will require more than 10,000 hotel room nights. (PR Newswire)

    Denzel Washington en route to Pittsburgh for film  Jul 24, 2009
    "Unstoppable" is back on track, bound for Pittsburgh, and counts Denzel Washington on board the action-thriller. A source at 20th Century Fox confirmed to the Post-Gazette the studio is moving ahead with the project with the two-time Oscar winner. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Report: Denzel Washington back on track for 'Unstoppable' movie  Jul 24, 2009
    After pulling out of the project last week, actor Denzel Washington has come to terms with to star in a film that will shoot in Pittsburgh, trade publication Variety is reporting. Strip District-based struck a deal earlier this month to bring "Unstoppable" to Pittsburgh. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    Geeks steamrolled by Hollywood's sci-fi spruikers  Jul 24, 2009
    There will be plenty of movie stars touting high-profile projects - among them Robert Downey jnr, Mickey Rourke and Scarlett Johansson, all in town to warm up the jets for next year's Iron Man 2, and Denzel Washington, promoting the post-apocalyptic western Book of Eli. The loudest cheers, certainly the most shrill, will be for Robert Pattinson, the English heart throb who became everybody's daughter's favourite actor by playing the Twilight vampire Edward Cullen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    IN THE MIX:  'Alice,' 'Sherlock' and other heavy htters  Jul 22, 2009
    Directors: Allen and Stars: Denzel Washington, Mila Kunis, Back story: Conventioneers will have their choice of doomsday films, from Roland Emmerich's 2012 to the adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's The Road. This apocalypse features Washington as a loner with a book that may hold the secret to mankind's survival. (USA Today)

    Death in Love is deadly to watch  Jul 16, 2009
    (His previous movies include the Denzel Washington football hit Remember the Titans and Uptown Girls, a comedy starring Brittany Murphy and Dakota Fanning. Clearly, his latest film functions as therapy. (MSNBC -- Movies)

    Denzel Washington pulls out of Pittsburgh movie project  Jul 15, 2009
    Denzel Washington has apparently decided to stop being in Unstoppable, the Tony Scott-directed runaway train movie which is slated to be produced in Pittsburgh. The industry trade publication Variety reported late yesterday that the Academy Award-winning actor has formally decided to not star in Unstoppable after signing on for the project in April. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    Denzel Washington exits 'Unstoppable'  Jul 14, 2009
    After waiting at the station for almost three months, Denzel Washington has decided he wont be catching the Unstoppable train. Sources close to the actor confirm that after waiting almost three months for 20th Century Fox to firm a budget and a fall start, Washington formally withdrew from the film late last week. (Variety)

    Going All-in: Hollywood cant top this  Jul 12, 2009
    Recall "Remember the Titans" with Denzel Washington and a young Hayden Panettiere, about the high school football team in Virginia that won the state title in the first year it was integrated. There's a whole Web site maintained by members of that team, , that tells the true story. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    Daily TV guide  Jul 10, 2009
    Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)

    Mogul Mind closes on deal to bring Unstoppable to Pittsburgh  Jul 8, 2009
    Strip District-based Mogul Mind Studios has struck a deal with Fox Entertainment to host what is expected to be the Pittsburgh region s biggest film production yet, a runaway train drama called Unstoppable that is slated to star Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington and "Star Trek" star Chris Pine. Jared Leland, a director and counsel for Mogul Mind Studios, confirmed that the company reached an agreement with Fox Entertainment last night. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    Hollywood's New Math: Who Needs Stars?  Jul 7, 2009
    It was one of those films that my wife and I decided was a "must-see." Big stars Denzel Washington and John Travolta playing off one another in a tense, action-filled drama, the remake of the 1974 subway hijacking flick. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3. (BusinessWeek)

    Movie star power going dim this summer  Jul 4, 2009
    The studios stocked this summer's release schedule with "star vehicles," including "Land of the Lost" with Will Ferrell, "Year One" featuring Jack Black, "Imagine That" with Eddie Murphy, and Denzel Washington and John Travolta in a remake of "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3." But rather than igniting ticket sales, the star-studded movies have under-performed dramatically. The brightest stars of the lucrative popcorn season - which typically accounts for about 40 percent of annual ticket sales -... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    MSG Entertains From Rucker Park Tonight  Jul 3, 2009
    The men's league is one of a few tournaments in New York, sanctioned by the NBA and the NCAA. Over the years, the EBC has played to a lineup of A-list celebrities, athletes and politicians, including former President Bill Clinton, NBA commissioner David Stern, Denzel Washington, Jay-Z, and Mary J. Blige, among others. The renowned Rucker Park has also been the starting point for numerous NBA athletes, including New Jersey Nets' Rafer Alston, and many other current players have engaged in the... (Multichannel News)

    New film releases  Jul 3, 2009
    The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 This remake of a 1974 drama about a hijacked subway train and the dispatcher (Denzel Washington) who tries to stop it is good, solid suspense as long as it stays in the tunnel. Once up top, director Tony Scott turns it into just another summer action film. (Boston Globe)

    What's Playing  Jul 2, 2009
    Taking of Pelham 123 - Denzel Washington (as a New York City subway dispatcher) and John Travolta (as a baddie holding a train's worth of passengers hostage) take over for Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw in this remake of the 1974 classic. Directed by Tony Scott ("Domino," "True Romance"), who unloads all his trademark camera pyrotechnics on what is essentially a feature-length conversation between two men via short-wave radio, peppered by bits of action. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Unstoppable Stopped  Jul 1, 2009
    Denzel Washington flick halts during pre-production ... UK, June 30, 2009 - It seems that the title of Denzel Washington's next film is misleading, with the project apparently being put on hold during the early stages of pre-production. (IGN FilmForce)

    Know The Coach - Tonya Johnson  Jun 30, 2009
    com, LSU and Texas Favorite values in others: People who know how to treat others Favorite attribute about myself: I'm a great listener And least: I am not disciplined when it comes to working out My dream date would be with: Denzel Washington My hero: My mother My motto: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. The thing I enjoy most about game day is: The anticipation I have a sweet tooth for: Chocolate I've cried while watching: Teams celebrating going to the Final Four or winning a... (Ramblinwreck.com)

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