‘Invention of Lying’ hits a nerve, then loses it Oct 2, 2009
Anyone who can call on Tina Fey, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Edward Norton, Jonah Hill, Jason Bateman, and Christopher Guest for one-shot appearances is no loser. And that s the truth. (Boston Globe)
Cure for a truth-ache Oct 2, 2009
And is there any reason guest stars (Philip Seymour Hoffman, Edward Norton, Stephen Merchant) who don't figure in the plot keep showing up ... And is there any reason guest stars (Philip Seymour Hoffman, Edward Norton, Stephen Merchant) who don't figure in the plot keep showing up. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The Risk of Being 'It' Sep 30, 2009
The Risk of Being 'It. The Risk of Being 'It. (Suite101.com)
Edward Norton Debated Whether To Smoke Pot For 'Leaves Of Grass' Sep 26, 2009
Edward Norton Debated Whether To Smoke Pot For 'Leaves Of Grass ... Edward Norton ( Dimitrios Kambouris/ Getty Images ). (VHI.com -- Music News)
'Pygmy' delivers with cringe-worthy satire Sep 25, 2009
Fight Club was Palahniuks first novel and became a cult classic with the release of the film starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton in 1999. Continuing with his trademark of disturbing satire, Palahniuks Pygmy provides a blatantly humorous take on American culture from an outsiders point of view. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Edward Norton Open To Returning As The Hulk For 'Avengers' Movie Sep 25, 2009
That's an ongoing question among comic book obsessives and one Edward Norton, who brought Hulk's alter ego Bruce Banner to cinematic life in 2008, was happy to discuss when MTV News caught up with him. Can the actor really see himself stepping into "Avengers". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Obama: U.S. Can't Fix the World Alone Sep 24, 2009
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 23, 2009. President to Tell U.N. General Assembly that Others Must Now Pull Their Own Weight, Not Just Wait for America. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Edward Norton Prepared For 'Leaves Of Grass' Roles 'Alone In A Room' Sep 24, 2009
Edward Norton Prepared For 'Leaves Of Grass' Roles 'Alone In A Room ... Edward Norton attends the "Leaves of Grass" premiere in Toronto ( Vito Amati/ Getty Images ) ... Edward Norton digs the double life. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Tent for Qaddafi Visit Dismantled Sep 24, 2009
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2009. Libyan Leader Apparently Won't Be Staying at Donald Trump's Estate. (CBS News)
Read the story Sep 23, 2009
Katie Couric Debuts New Web Show - CBS News. NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2009. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Toronto Film Festival: Oscar Buzz Begins Sep 20, 2009
" Damon shared a Best Original Screenplay Academy Award for the 1997 "Good Will Hunting," but has never been nominated for an acting Oscar. Among other notable films playing at Toronto - many making their North American debuts - are: Terry Gilliam's fantasy "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" (the final film of Heath Ledger, who died during production, and whose role was complete by Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Ferrell); Pedro Almodovar's "Broken Embraces" starring Penelope Cruz; "Get... (CBS News)
Damon brings to mind gambling, sandwich Sep 11, 2009
Damon and his co-stars, Edward Norton and John Turturro offer up a fascinating look at a segment of the population known only to a precious few. Poker to them becomes an addiction, a skill and a small business all rolled into one life on the edge. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Edward Norton plays marathon man Sep 11, 2009
(CNN) -- Actor Edward Norton already wanted to be in better shape for his 40th birthday than he was on his 30th when the idea hit -- why not join members of an African tribe famous for its runners and run the New York marathon. "Incredible Hulk" star Edward Norton, second from left, has trained for a marathon with Maasai tribesmen in Kenya. (CNN -- Showbiz)
A filmmaking 'Education' Sep 10, 2009
Others set to join him include George Clooney, Megan Fox, Penelope Cruz, Nicolas Cage, Matt Damon, Colin Farrell, Bill Murray, Drew Barrymore, Demi Moore, Michael Cera, Viggo Mortensen, Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Edward Norton and Jennifer Connelly ... Others set to join him include George Clooney, Megan Fox, Penelope Cruz, Nicolas Cage, Matt Damon, Colin Farrell, Bill Murray, Drew Barrymore, Demi Moore, Michael Cera, Viggo Mortensen, Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Edward Norton and Jennifer... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
FRENCH » Sep 5, 2009
The insanely popular David Fincher film is based on the best-selling Chuck Palahniuk novel, and revolves around two men (Edward Norton and Brad Pitt) who start an underground slugfest called "Fight Club," where everyday Joes go beat the living crap out of each other to break away from their mundane existences ... Edward Norton Interview ... Commentary by David Fincher, Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter. (IGN PC Games)
Fight Club: Couples learn how to cope when marriage is on the ropes Aug 22, 2009
" When a fight escalates, Miller said play by the rules. "Using the boxing analogy, when the bell rings, I can go to my corner and take a timeout to process things and make sure I don't say something that could make things worse," he said. The Fight Club concept has been used nationwide. Daniel M. Hodges was a missionary kid born on the Gaza Strip whose family eventually moved to Hickory, N.C. After graduating from Appalachian State University, he began working in Charlotte with Kinetic Church,... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Hollywood is showing a reel interest in hard-hit Michigan Aug 17, 2009
We're not talking the D-list: Stars have included , Drew Barrymore, , , Edward Norton and. The gypsy-like movie industry, which roams from place to place to find the best locations and best deals has taken a liking to Michigan in the past two years. (USA Today -- Money)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 16-22 Aug 13, 2009
Actor Edward Norton is 40. Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner is 39. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Bollywood Energy Turns IFC Marketing 'Heroic' Aug 9, 2009
Tuesday night, IFC had a screening at the Himalayan-art themed Rubin Museum of Art in Chelsea, followed by a party attended by some of Kattan's SNL buddies (Seth Meyers, Rachel Dratch) and actor Edward Norton, interrupted by the occasional Bollywood-style line dance. Earlier, IFC choreographed "flash mobs" in Times Square, Penn Station and other New York locations. (Multichannel News)
A bunch of kidders Jul 29, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Daily TV guide Jul 25, 2009
The Incredible Hulk 8 p.m. (HBO) Edward Norton stars as an easygoing scientist who turns into an angry, uncontrollable monstrosity. PG-13 (2008). (Boston Globe)
Adoption groups angry with 'Orphan' stereotypes Jul 18, 2009
Other films announced by festival organizers include Matt Damon and Steven Soderbergh's whistle-blower saga "The Informant"; Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner and Tina Fey's fantasy comedy "The Invention of Lying"; Clive Owen's widower drama "The Boys Are Back"; Michael Douglas' womanizer tale "Solitary Man"; Neil Jordan and Colin Farrell's Irish fairy tale "Ondine"; Robert Duvall, Bill Murray and Sissy Spacek's Depression-era drama "Get Low"; and Tim Blake Nelson's comic story "Leaves of Grass,"... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'(500) Days of Summer' is a charmer Jul 17, 2009
Since freeing himself from the Third Rock From the Sun TV franchise, the actor has moved into adult roles with dark-eyed watchfulness: In Mysterious Skin and Brick especially, he comes on like a softer, more vulnerable Edward Norton. Yet he digs for the risk in each part, and here he gives the cautious Tom just enough specificity - an impatient line-reading, a sharp stutter of a laugh - to make you understand the character s passivity is the point, not a design flaw. (Boston Globe)
Connelly, Bettany To Open Film Fest Jul 16, 2009
Other films announced by festival organizers include Matt Damon and Steven Soderbergh's whistle-blower saga "The Informant"; Clive Owen's widower drama "The Boys Are Back"; Michael Douglas' womanizer tale "Solitary Man"; and Tim Blake Nelson's comic story "Leaves of Grass," with Edward Norton in dual roles as twin brothers. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Darwin biopic to launch Toronto Jul 16, 2009
In addition, the festival will premiere new movies starring Michael Douglas, Clive Owen, Edward Norton and Colin Farrell. On Tuesday, the festival's chief executive Piers Handling announced that sponsorship funding had fallen this year, forcing cuts to travel and entertainment budgets. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Love stories to love Jul 14, 2009
But at the end, when Edward Norton stands there hand in hand with Helena Bonham Carter, watching part of the world end to the sounds of the Pixies' Where Is My Mind and says, "You met me at a very strange time in my life," it's enough to make you. well, not cry. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Frito-Lay's SunChips Brand and National Geographic Reveal Finalists Competing for Grants in 'Green Effect' Initiative Jul 8, 2009
The judging panel, which will choose the other four winners, will be comprised of actor Edward Norton, National Geographic's Boyd Matson, eco-activist Jayni Chase, Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO of Green for All and Dave Haft, Group Vice President, Sustainability and Productivity, Frito-Lay North America. "Our goal in creating The Green Effect was to support passionate individuals with ideas that can have a positive environmental impact on their communities. We've been literally blown away by both... (PR Newswire)
Pick your poison: Wild salmon or global warming Jul 7, 2009
How the World Works - Salon. Site Presented By Tuesday, Jul 7, 2009. (Salon)
Spike TV Announces 2009 'Guys Choice' Winners Jun 1, 2009
Brad Pitt, Edward Norton And David Fincher Electrify Audience As "Fight Club" Is Inducted Into "Guy Movie Hall Of Fame," Receiving the Award From Mel Gibson ... The show broke rules one and two about "Fight Club," as the cult classic was inducted into the "Guy Movie Hall of Fame" with stars Brad Pitt and Edward Norton and director David Fincher on hand to accept the honor from Mel Gibson, who kicked off the show with a rousing speech reminiscent of his Academy Award winning movie Braveheart. (PR Newswire)
Fiennes sets all-star cast for Coriolanus May 18, 2009
Milla Jovovich has signed on to star opposite Edward Norton and Robert DeNiro in psychological thriller Stone. Meanwhile, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are rumoured to have flown in to the Riviera for Sunday's premiere of Inglourious Basterds. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Scott Speedman lets roles come to him May 11, 2009
I'm not exactly competing against guys like Edward Norton. He is a great actor and doesn't have to audition. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Carrie Prejean Encouraged to Surrender Sash, Declines Offer to Appear in 'Diversity' PSA May 9, 2009
We re told the Maybach Foundation and Sunflower Children Foundation are expecting an A-list turn-out to their black-tie celebrity poker night next Sunday hosted by Edward Norton and produced by Usonian Entertainment s Nathan Folks. Meanwhile Penelope Cruz (in addition to a slew of other stars) will sip Akvinta cocktails and compete in a game of Hollywood Domino in support of the Global Fund inspired by RED (guests are encouraged to dress glam with a hint of red). (Fox News)
Immigration: Stretching Statistics May 8, 2009
In the movie American History X, Edward Norton stars as the neo-Nazi skinhead leader Derek Vineyard. In one scene, he gives a speech against illegal immigration. (Townhall.com)
Celebs use star power to spotlight environmental issues May 6, 2009
Fight Club actor Edward Norton appeared before a House select committee last May on making green homes for low-income families a priority. Brat Pack-er and The West Wing star Rob Lowe testified in July 2007 about the potential of plug-in hybrid cars. (USA Today -- Life)
Pride and Glory May 2, 2009
Blame it on the histrionics of Edward Norton and Colin Farrell, two of Hollywood's most mercurial actors, who keep the drama pulsating with life ... Edward Norton, the good NYPD cop, tries to bust a drug deal and comes up with startling evidence that implicates his family. (India Times, India)
Revlon Signs Actress Jessica Biel as New Brand Ambassador May 2, 2009
Jessica received much critical acclaim for her work on The Illusionist opposite Oscar nominated actors Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti. Biel will next be seen in the romantic dramedy, Easy Virtue opposite Colin Firth and Kristin Scott Thomas followed by a quirky and comedic turn in the political satire Nailed, directed by David O. Russell and starring opposite Jake Gyllenhaal. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hayek, Pinault renew vows among stars in Venice Apr 29, 2009
US actor Edward Norton, center, leaves "La Fenice" theater after the wedding ceremony of Mexican actress Salma Hayek and French businessman Francois-Henri Pinault, in Venice, Italy, early Sunday, April 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni). (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
'I do' redo for two star couples: Montag/Pratt and Hayek/Pinault Apr 28, 2009
Surprise guest: Actor and activist Edward Norton, Hayek's ex-boyfriend of four years, attended. What the bride wore: Her Balenciaga gown by Nicholas Ghesquiere had a jewel-encrusted bodice. (USA Today -- Life)
Salma Hayek has romantic Italian wedding Apr 28, 2009
About 150 friends and family members were in attendance, including Penlope Cruz, Edward Norton, Woody Harrelson, Olivier Martinez, Luis Miguel, Ashley Judd, Charlize Theron, Stuart Townsend, Bono, Gael Garca Bernal, Enrique Murciano, David Blaine, Ziyi Zhang, Anna Wintour and former French President Jacques Chirac. The wedding was a black tie affair. (MSNBC -- News)
Weekend Box Office Obsessed with Beyoncé Apr 28, 2009
Weekend Box Office Obsessed with Beyonc; - TIME. Weekend Box Office Obsessed with Beyonc. (Time.com)
Review: 'State of Play' may be last of its kind Apr 18, 2009
At one stage Brad Pitt and Edward Norton were talked about for the roles that are now played by Russell Crowe and Ben Affleck: ace newshound Cal McAffrey and his friend, up-and-coming politician Stephen Collins, whose congressional hearings into a Blackwater-type private security company are derailed when his researcher (and lover) turns up dead. Don't Miss. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Review: 'State Of Play' Takes Politics, Papers To Task Apr 18, 2009
Meanwhile, casting changes after the Writer's Guild Strike of 2007 put Crowe in this lead role in place of Brad Pitt, and Ben Affleck as a stand-in for Edward Norton. Affleck seems uncomfortable in the suit he wears as the ambitious Congressman from Pennsylvania -- and the actor and Crowe never rev up any chemistry, so it's difficult to believe that the two were college roommates. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
SONY-HBO Plan Obama Movie... Apr 9, 2009
Produced by Edward Norton's Class 5 Films and directed by Amy Rice (From Ashes) and Alicia Sams (Toots), BY THE PEOPLE: The Election of Barack Obama will be released theatrically in the U.S. by HBO Documentary Films ... "Obama's election was, clearly, a global event which people all over the world felt deeply about on both political and emotional levels. From the start, it was very important to us to share this film with as broad an international audience as possible and we're really thrilled to... (The Drudge Report)
On Demand picks Apr 9, 2009
(HBO on Comcast) Adapted from a Somerset Maugham novel comes this story of a shallow Englishwoman (Naomi Watts), her indifferent marriage to an accommodating bacteriologist (Edward Norton, above with Watts), and their expatriate life in Hong Kong and the cholera-ravaged villages of mainland China during the Revolution. The movie is elegant to a fault - so much so that you may leave with the impression that corpses smell like perfume. (Boston Globe)
Poll results: Winner of a winner-take-all fistfight Mar 28, 2009
com readers 34% Clint Eastwood in "Every Which Way But Loose" (1978) 20% Edward Norton in "Fight Club" (1999) 20% George Kennedy in "Cool Hand Luke" (1967) 15% Patrick Swayze in "Road House" (1989) 12% Mickey Rourke in "Barfly" (1987). Chronicle critics. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Critics: U.N.'s Participation in Earth Hour Just Hot Air Mar 28, 2009
" WWF organizers say nearly 2,900 cities worldwide will participate in Earth Hour, with at least 250 American cities among them, including Chicago, Dallas, Miami and San Francisco. Plenty of celebrities have signed on to the cause, including musicians Alanis Morissette, Melissa Etheridge and Wynonna Judd, as well as actors Edward Norton, Cate Blanchett, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick. And, of course, the United Nations. "It's an attention-grabbing gesture that they expect to pay off for them big... (Fox News)
Earth Hour 2009: A Billion to Go Dark Saturday? Mar 27, 2009
Other big names endorsing Earth Hour 2009 include actors Edward Norton and Cate Blanchett, musicians Alanis Morissette and Big Kenny, and the band Coldplay. Landmarks at Night. (National Geographic)
'Oceans' documentary covers familiar ground Mar 24, 2009
Oceans' documentary covers familiar ground - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Which movie character would triumph in a fistfight? Mar 21, 2009
Edward Norton in 'Fight Club. George Kennedy in 'Cool Hand Luke. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Hollywood Supports WWF's Earth Hour as Sets Go Dark on "CSI," "Dancing with the Stars," "Price is Right" and "Entertainment Tonight" Mar 20, 2009
Edward Norton, Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, members of the L.A. Kings, Alanis Morissette, Keisha Knight Pulliam, Jennette McCurdy, Baron Davis, Big Kenny of Big & Rich, Tom Bergeron of "Dancing with the Stars," Will. I.Am, Isabella Rossellini, Edward James Olmos, Mary Hart of "Entertainment Tonight," George Lopez, Janeane Garofalo, Linkin Park and others will join hundreds of millions of people around the world in demanding action on climate change. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Incredible Hulk Review Mar 18, 2009
The film begins with Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) camped out in Brazil, trying desperately to cure himself of the gamma radiation poisoning that afflicts him with the terrible curse of the Hulk. Meanwhile, he is being tracked back in the States by General Ross who believes that Banner s body is government property and wants to get a hold of some DNA for weapons research. (Suite101.com)
Neverland Nevermore? Mar 17, 2009
How about permanent diplomat Richard Holbrooke, CNN s Jeff Greenfield and CBS s Rick Kaplan, writer director Sophia Coppola and her actor cousin Jason Schwarzman, HBO s Bill Paxton, Edward Norton, the cool rapper called Common, and Kevin Kline. There was a rumor that someone saw Spike Lee, and yours truly sat in the balcony behind David Chase, creator of The Sopranos, and his wife. (Fox News)
Frontal Deficit Mar 10, 2009
The 6-foot-4 comic had a gaggle of female admirers at the Cinema Society screening of "I Love You Man" the other night, including a model who told him she was disappointed the flick didn't feature a full-frontal scene as did his "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." Quipped Segel: "I kept whipping it out, but they wouldn't put it in." Also at the Soho Grand after-party thrown by Details were co-stars Paul Rudd and Rashida Jones, plus Edward Norton, Parker Posey, Bee Shaffer and Eric and Kimberly... (New York Post -- Gossip)
A weekend winter fest of indie films, ethnic eats Mar 8, 2009
As afternoon slips into evening, the movies keep rolling: first, a history of surfing narrated by Edward Norton, then an award-winning story of a woman on a road trip with her dog, and finally, the true story told by the survivors of the famous 1972 Andes plane crash that inspired the movie "Alive.". Guests are invited to linger over music and drinks Saturday night after the movies end. (Boston Globe)
Has Greater Union overreacted? Mar 2, 2009
Meanwhile the police - and two brothers in law played by Edward Norton and Colin Farrell - are fighting each other in Pride and Glory. Have you seen the films. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
O'Brien's blog Feb 23, 2009
I d put Day-Lewis with Edward Norton and Viggo Mortensen just below Penn, for this generation, meaning, say, 25 to 50 or so years old (I think Day-Lewis is 51 or 52). I tell you who I think could become one of the greats Ryan Gosling, the guy who started in Half-Nelson (great movie about the drug-addled teacher), Fracture, Lars and the Real Girl and The Notebook, among others. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Oscar Predictions: It's Mickey Rourke And Kate Winslet's Year Feb 21, 2009
Roberto Benigni in "Life Is Beautiful" over Edward Norton in "American History X". Paul Newman waiting 30 years for his Oscar, and Stanley Kubrick never even winning one. (VHI.com -- Music News)
5 Things You Didn't Know: Iron Ma... Feb 20, 2009
Try Edward Norton you twat. Posted 2009-02-19 16:48:21 EST Rating: N/A anthony pittarelli says. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Movie, recipe help get you in Gere Feb 20, 2009
" I already mentioned "Pretty Woman," the huge 1990 hit about a wealthy businessman and his improbable relationship with a hooker with a heart of gold. Why do people always say that when referring to Julia Roberts' iconic character: A hooker with a heart of gold? Clichs are evil, folks. Just say no to them. Two earlier Gere flicks, "An Officer and a Gentlemen," from 1982, and "American Gigolo," from 1980, are both pop culture classics. Edward Norton got all the praise for "Primal Fear," and... (Erie Times-News, PA)
`Bustin' Down The Door' the Untold Story of Surfers Feb 8, 2009
Bustin' Down the Door was produced by Shaun Tomson, Monika Gosch, and Robert Traill, directed by Jeremy Gosch and narrated by the respected Hollywood actor Edward Norton, who is a surfer himself. Surfing has captured the imagination of people around the world. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Will Pfeifer: Stellar cast stuck in cookie-cutter story in 'Pride ... Feb 8, 2009
You ve seen this plot before: Four police officers are killed, and a family of New York City cops father Jon Voight, sons Edward Norton and Noah Emmerich and son-in-law Colin Farrell work (for various reasons) to find the culprit. Naturally, one of those cops is bad. (Utica Observer Dispatch)
Cliches curse family of cops Feb 7, 2009
On the surface, it seems promising, not least because of a strong cast that includes Jon Voight as a veteran Irish-American cop Francis Tierney, who has risen to the position of Chief of Manhattan Detectives, and Edward Norton and Noah Emmerich as his two sons, Raymond and Francis Jr, who are both members of the force. According to the screenplay by Joe Carnahan and director Gavin O'Connor, this police unit is clannish, self-protective and mildly corrupt, information which is neither fresh nor... (The Australian)
Hulk out! Take our green machine quiz Feb 7, 2009
Universal Pictures / Marvel StudDon't get Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) angry. If you do, he's likely to Hulk out. (MSNBC -- Movies)
DVD reviews: Lakeview Terrace, Fireproof Feb 7, 2009
Pride and GloryCorruption, distrust and betrayal threaten to shatter a family of New York cops in this crime drama starring Edward Norton, Colin Farrell and Jon Voight. Norton plays a detective reluctantly enlisted by his dad to investigate the shooting deaths of four fellow officers, a case that forces him to put his brother and brother-in-law under scrutiny. (MSNBC -- Movies)
