Brockovich takes on Lafarge Sep 12, 2009
Erin Brockovich fields a question from Patrick Farrell, a retired employee of the LaFarge Cement Plant in Ravena, about the potential impact a lawsuit could have in closing the plant and eliminating jobs in the region ... Published: Saturday, September 12, 2009 2:18 AM EDT RAVENA Erin Brockovich the environmental activist whose success has been immortalized with an Academy Award-winning performance by Julia Roberts was the main attraction for a packed high school auditorium Friday, delivering an... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Guerrilla in the Mist: Soderbergh's Che Sep 8, 2009
" () There could be two, three, many opinions and interpretations of this in part because of its length: 4-1/2hrs., quite possibly the longest movie in the history of U.S. commercial films. (Che opens today in New York City as a single film in two parts and an intermission; it will play as separate films when it gets a wider release in Jan.) Some people will question screenwriter Peter Buchman's narrow focus on two military campaigns the successful rebellion that led to the taking of Havana,... (Time.com)
Erin Brockovich will tackle concerns about Lafarge Friday in Ravena (474) Sep 8, 2009
Erin Brockovich will tackle concerns about Lafarge Friday in Ravena ... Published: Monday, September 7, 2009 2:18 AM EDT Legal clerk and environmentalist Erin Brockovich will be coming to Ravena Friday to discuss the impact of potentially-toxic air pollution emitted by the Lafarge Cement Plant. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
The Girlfriend Experience Sep 7, 2009
Soderbergh has balanced his ability to make commercial hits ( Ocean's Eleven, Erin Brockovich) with his desire to do more personal, innovative and political films such as Traffic, The Good German or Schizopolis. This one offers an interesting idea but falters in the casting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Mystic Pizza' still winner for Roberts Sep 4, 2009
Ten years later -- after winning over audiences in "Sleeping with the Enemy," "My Best Friend's Wedding," "The Pelican Brief" and "Notting Hill" -- Roberts' price tag was $20 million when she took on the role of a lifetime in "Erin Brockovich." The result: a landslide win on Oscar night for best actress. Roberts, now 41, has continued to crank out good roles in great movies, from "Ocean's Eleven" and "Closer" to "Charlie Wilson's War" and now "Duplicity.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Chinese Get Angrier About Pollution Sep 3, 2009
"Imagine 10,000 Erin Brockovich villages," he says. Although demonstrations typically target Chinese factories, the growing concern about pollution could lead to trouble for multinational companies, too. (BusinessWeek)
Law firm tries to reassure Acreage residents Aug 28, 2009
A law firm connected with famed environmental fighter Erin Brockovich did its best to answer a crowd of perhaps 750 who turned out tonight, worried over a cancer scare in their central Palm Beach County community. Latest news and updates, photo galleries, comments, links and resources. (The Palm Beach Post)
Animated Films With Environmental T... Aug 21, 2009
When thinking of environmentalism and cinema, it's likely that what come to mind are documentaries like An Inconvenient Truth or dramas like Safe and Erin Brockovich. Yet one popular and effective type of film to feature environmental themes is the animated feature. (Suite101.com)
Chace Crawford Describes 'Intense' Training For 'Footloose' Remake Aug 12, 2009
" A lot of eyebrows were raised around Hollywood when a of the film that made Bacon a household name was announced. At first, Zac Efron was scheduled to step into the role of Ren McCormack a Chicago boy who shakes up a small town where rock music and dancing are illegal. But after the "High School Musical" star decided from getting his boogie on, . "It's a modern adaptation," Crawford said of the script he'll begin shooting soon. "['Erin Brockovich' writer] Susannah Grant adapted it, and she's... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Film buffs reveal 'must see' list Aug 7, 2009
The top 50 also includes Pulp Fiction, Trainspotting, Erin Brockovich, The Breakfast Club and Scarface ... Apocalypse NowThe ApartmentCity of GodChinatownSexy Beast2001: A Space OdysseyNorth by NorthwestA Bout de SouffleDonnie DarkoManhattanAlienLost in TranslationThe Shawshank RedemptionLagaan: Once Upon A Time in IndiaPulp FictionTouch of EvilWalkaboutBlack NarcissusBoyz n the HoodThe PlayerCome and SeeHeavenly CreaturesA Night at the OperaErin BrockovichTrainspottingThe Breakfast... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Brokovich says investigation will go forward Aug 5, 2009
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich said she and her team will go ahead with their extensive investigation of the Leadwood mine tailings despite Friday s order from the Environmental Protection Agency s (EPA) to The Doe Run Company. Doe Run owns the 500-acres of lead-contaminated tailings and is responsible for stabilizing and covering the site. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Soderbergh talks at last about Sydney project Jul 27, 2009
What could the prolific American filmmaker, who won an Oscar for Traffic and was nominated for Erin Brockovich and sex, lies and videotape, have in mind. Would it be as commercial as his biggest movies (Oceans 11, 12 and 13) or as indie-spirited as his other work (notably the low-budget drama Bubble and the upcoming two-part Che, on the life of Che Guevara). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Erin Andrews! Nude video! Better cool those jets, hotshot Jul 21, 2009
I don t care who it is, Erin Andrews, Erin Brockovich, that s just plain wrong. I hope the perp(s) gets castrated. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Daily TV guide Jul 14, 2009
Erin Brockovich 8 p.m. (ENCR). An office worker (Oscar winner Julia Roberts) investigates a utility company. (Boston Globe)
Hollywood's New Math: Who Needs Stars? Jul 7, 2009
Hollywood's New Math: Who Needs Stars. Power Lunch July 6, 2009, 4:43PM EST. (BusinessWeek)
Thompson on Hollywood Jul 5, 2009
Solaris, The Good German and the foreign-financed $60 million Che are wiping out the wriggle room earned by Traffic, Erin Brockovich and the Ocean series. Finally, Michael Mann, who has never been willing to go indie, is far guiltier than Soderbergh of recklessly spending studio money. (Variety)
Did toxic chemical in Iraq sicken GIs? Jun 28, 2009
It's the same chemical linked to poisonings in California in a case made famous in the movie "Erin Brockovich.". Hexavalent chromium a toxic component of sodium dichromate can cause severe liver and kidney damage and studies have linked it to leukemia as well as bone, stomach and other cancers, according to an expert who provided a deposition for the civilian workers. (USA Today -- News)
The Girlfriend Experience Movie Rev... Jun 27, 2009
With everything from Erin Brockovich and Ocean s 13, to Sex Lies and Videotape, Mr Soderbergh is not afraid of exploring off the beaten path. That is exactly where the viewer finds The Girlfriend Experience. (Suite101.com)
Seagal Under Siege May 30, 2009
com) it is somewhat comforting to know that she is still human enough to make a fool of herself in front of Hollywood s hottest which is exactly what happened when Julia Roberts won the Oscar for Erin Brockovich. "I was so thrilled that I stood up and cheered her loudly like a madwoman, unfortunately I was the only one getting that excited and I got strange looks from Angelina Jolie and Kate Hudson," she laughed. (Fox News)
Q&A with Soderbergh | May 22, 2009
Soderbergh, who won on Oscar for directing "Traffic" (2000) and has experienced blockbuster box-office success with "Erin Brockovich" and the "Oceans" films, sat down for an interview with The Chronicle at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. Q: It's been 20 years since "sex, lies, and videotape." Have you looked back on that much. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Keeping Indie May 22, 2009
That film made Steven Soderbergh a star among directors, and what's interesting is despite acclaim (Oscar for best director, "Traffic") and box office success ("Erin Brockovich," "Ocean's 11" to name two), Soderbergh still makes experimental indie films. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Chace Crawford to Star in Paramount Pictures' 'Footloose' May 21, 2009
Academy Award-nominated Susannah Grant ("Erin Brockovich") wrote the recently green-lit screenplay. Crawford is best known to audiences worldwide for his role on the hit series "Gossip Girl." He is currently starring in Joel Schumacher's drama "Twelve" along with Emma Roberts and 50 Cent. Crawford is repped by Eric Podwall and CAA.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Y luminaries May 21, 2009
The actor, who earned notoriety for his roles in a variety of films, including Thank You for Smoking and Erin Brockovich, graduated from BYU in 1994 with a bachelors in film. He rose to acting prominence in the late 1990s through his work with writer/director and fellow BYU grad Neil LaBute in a series of well-received independent films. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Best actress: Why doesn't Hollywood care? May 21, 2009
In the last five years, the best actress appeared in a best picture nominee only twice (Kidmans The Hours and Roberts Erin Brockovich), while four of the five best actors came from best picture nominees (Spaceys American Beauty; Crowes Gladiator; Brodys The Pianist and Penns Mystic River). This years no different. (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
I'm a Kajol fan: Kareena May 15, 2009
Kareena, currently holidaying with Saif Ali Khan in Italy, said, When I recently got an award from Erin Brockovich I enjoyed the moment doubly because Julia Roberts had played Erin. I love the spunky militant roles she plays. (India Times, India)
Fact checking the BIG media May 12, 2009
Now the expert Erin Brockovich has tapped a Saint Joseph tannery as the main culprit in the ills of our area. While this company dumped tons of waste from the St. Joseph city limits in Buchanan and Andrew counties to western Clinton and DeKalb counties, in the eyes of the media, this is still just a Cameron problem. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Movie review: In 'The Soloist,' Downey Jr. is its heart, soul May 9, 2009
The screenplay is written by Susannah Grant, who had success with Erin Brockovich (2000) and also wrote and directed the very under-rated Catch and Release (2007) starring Jennifer Garner. There is some terrific dialogue throughout, but also several meaningless bits that did not further the story. (Santa Maria Times)
Tumor focus shifts May 8, 2009
- After receiving several tips of possible suits to be filed against a St. Joseph tannery for their use of harmful chemicals in topsoil applications, Erin Brockovich confirmed those rumors during an exclusive Wednesday morning interview stating they were all in correlation to Cameron's recent tumor investigation ... You sound jealous of those who are suffering and you sound jealous of Erin BROCKOVICH. We brought her here ... " Dekalb County Resident wrote on Apr 30, 2009 11:33 AM:" Did anyone... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Christina Aguilera Lands Role In 'Burlesque' May 6, 2009
Antin's script has been revised by Susannah Grant ("Erin Brockovich"). "I couldn't be more excited, as this was a project written with [Aguilera] in mind," Screen Gems President Clint Culpepper told Variety. (VHI.com -- Music News)
'American Violet' looks at the wronged and the righteous May 1, 2009
But the film has the crusading righteousness of "Erin Brockovich," the same "gotcha" game plan that made Jack Nicholson self-detonate in "A Few Good Men," and the lady-triumphs-over-adversity finale of a Lifetime Original. In other words, "American Violet" feels less like life and unreasonably more like the movies. (Boston Globe)
Porn Star Sasha Grey Stars In New Soderbergh Film May 1, 2009
Soderbergh shifts between larger budget films ("Ocean's Eleven," ''Erin Brockovich") and inexpensive independent works (his breakthrough "Sex, Lies, and Videotape," ''Full Frontal"). "The Girlfriend Experience" is his second film in a six-movie deal with Mark Cuban's cable station HDNet. (KIRO TV, WA)
Pittaro on deck for stardom Apr 29, 2009
Chris has met with the director, Steven Soderbergh, who directed films such as "Erin Brockovich," "Sex, Lies and Videotape," and "Ocean's Eleven," "Ocean's Twelve" and "Ocean's Thirteen." Chris has also spoken with the casting director, who told him he'd be "needed for 12 days of shooting this summer, but I don't know if it will be in Hollywood or Oakland or wherever. I really don't know how they're going to work it or if I'll even have any scenes with Brad Pitt. I guess I'll have my people call... (NJ.com -- Times)
DNR/EPA return to Cameron searching for tumor causes Apr 28, 2009
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich is scheduled to hold a town hall meeting at Goodrich Auditorium on Wednesday where she will disclose the findings of her independent investigation. Sources claim she has found a possible link to what is causing the tumors. (Cameron Observer, MO)
The Soloist fails to stay on key Apr 28, 2009
Director Joe Wright (Atonement) and screenwriter Susannah Grant (Erin Brockovich) simply pace back and forth past that candy dish before finally stuffing their faces with bonbons. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Cameron awaits Brockovich's "answers" Apr 28, 2009
Erin Brockovich has held true to her word and is returning to Cameron next Wednesday ... Erin Brockovich has held true to her word and is returning to Cameron next Wednesday ... The Truth wrote on Apr 23, 2009 5:08 PM:" Yo Bobo: At least 10 people at the Erin Brockovich show raised their hands for brain tumours. Do the math. At this point in time all citizens should be dealing with the latest revelations. And that means phone calls to our local agencies to let them know we want National Beef to... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Extra! Extra! Apr 20, 2009
Humanism awards will certainly pile up for the screenwriter, Susannah Grant ( Erin Brockovich ), and the director, Joe Wright ( Atonement ), yet the surprising thing about The Soloist is how candid and tough it is. Downey s reporter sees Foxx s musician sawing away on a two-stringed violin in a noisy public square: he is wearing a camouflage jacket covered by a yellow plastic vest; his belongings are stuffed into a nearby cart. (New Yorker)
Hold off on pitching change Apr 19, 2009
Rick Peterson, former A's and Mets pitching coach: He will play himself in Steve Soderbergh's movie version of "Moneyball." Soderbergh, who has directed "sex, lies and videotape," "Erin Brockovich," "Traffic," and the "Ocean's Eleven" films, will cast Brad Pitt in the role of Billy Beane. "Originally I was asked to be a technical adviser," said Peterson, "and after speaking with Mr. Soderbergh, he asked me if I'd play myself in the movie. I said, 'Sure, I'd love to.' I've spent a lot of time... (Boston Globe)
Greg's Greg-alogue Apr 16, 2009
But it was then I realized I couldn't recall one movie that depicted a large company as "heroic." Instead, all you'll find are films like "Michael Clayton" and "Erin Brockovich" flicks that only serve to paint corporations as entities driven by evil thoughts, out to commit evil deeds. In Hollywood, the mob is always more sympathetic than the manager. (Fox News)
Which movie character would triumph in a fistfight? Mar 21, 2009
"Erin Brockovich" (2000) 28 percent ... "Erin Brockovich" - Mick LaSalle, movie critic ... "Erin Brockovich" - Peter Hartlaub, pop culture critic. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Roberts return Mar 21, 2009
As an Oscar winner and the first woman to receive $20 million for a film - both for Erin Brockovich in 2000 - Roberts is a genuine Hollywood A-lister. But lately she has been sticking to cameos and voiceovers, concentrating on raising her three young children. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Sex, lies, and spies: Julia Roberts and Clive Owen in 'Duplicity' Mar 20, 2009
Gilroy's master joke reconsiders all those years of Roberts's characters being incidentally vindicated and validated by money courtesy of love - in "Pretty Woman," "Erin Brockovich," and two "Ocean's" movies, for starters. Sometimes, as in "Brockovich" the payday could be nauseating. (Boston Globe)
Shelby Marie Willis Mar 20, 2009
Favorite movies: Erin Brockovich and Pirates of the Caribbean because I love Johnny Depp. And Julia Roberts is one of my favorite actresses. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
What's Julia's best movie? Mar 20, 2009
Her performance in Erin Brockovich is really great. All these haters that take the time to comment about how they don't like her-- you guys are so pathetic. (Variety)
'Duplicity' stars get pretty sneaky at premiere Mar 17, 2009
The Pretty Woman and Erin Brockovich actress addressed comments about her voluptuous physique in Duplicity. "I was nursing" during filming, says Roberts, whose son Henry is 1. (USA Today -- Life)
Cherry Jones plays '24' president Mar 16, 2009
Jones, who's known more for her film ("Erin Brockovich," "Signs") and Broadway roles (including best actress Tony wins for "Doubt" and "The Heiress") than TV, said filming the White House invasion that aired earlier this month was as action-packed a role as she's had, even if she didn't wield weapons herself. "Being pulled down the grand corridor and thrown in a safe room doesn't count for much on '24,' but it did for me," she said in a phone interview last week. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
PRETTY PRETTY BANG! BANG! Mar 16, 2009
Ditto "Mystic Pizza." And "Steel Magnolias." And "Erin Brockovich." And that's sort of where it ends, chronologically speaking. Well, here's the good news: "Duplicity" is, in many ways, vintage Julia. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Jeff Benedict's 'Little Pink House' Mar 14, 2009
The investigative reporter Jeff Benedict has decided to cast Kelo in the style of Julia Roberts as Erin Brockovich. But this comes at some journalistic cost: by the time he's finished introducing us to his protagonist (who "had a body that defied the fact that she had delivered five children. Her fiery red hair ran all the way down to her waist"), he risks having written the world's first bodice-ripper about the takings clause. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Readers vs. critics Mar 14, 2009
Erin Brockovich' (2000). Runaway Bride' (1999). (San Francisco Chronicle)
NEWSWEEK: Media Lead Sheet/March 16, 2009 Issue (on newsstands Monday, March 9) Mar 9, 2009
She's back with her red hair, the wicked tongue from "Erin Brockovich" and that infectious, giddy laugh. But, as Setoodeh reports, the multiplex is a different beast now, dominated by 3,000 screens of dude movies. (PR Newswire)
Jones steps into role of president on '24' Mar 9, 2009
" The Tennessee native's film credits include "Ocean's Twelve," "Erin Brockovich," "The Horse Whisperer" and "The Village. " Working on "24" is a big change for Jones. In a stage production or movie, she knows where her character starts and where it ends. The "24" actors only see their scripts one week at a time. "It's interesting because on stage you know the beginning, the middle and the end and you can sculpt and create the arc through to the end of the evening. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Newsweek: Is Julia Roberts box-office reign over? Mar 7, 2009
So, too, is the wicked tongue from "Erin Brockovich" and, almost as important, that infectious, giddy laugh that booms so loudly, it comes with its own echo. But this may be the last time we see that Mona Lisa smile. (MSNBC -- News)
Wily Coyote's 'free'-dom Mar 1, 2009
The "E.T." and "Erin Brockovich" actor, after all, was a member of the Diggers, the radical group that founded the original free stores in 1967. "The Digger Free Store was a bit early in predicting the col 00004000 lapse of the American economy - say 40 years - but . . . redistributing goods and serv ices on the basis of community rather than profit still seems like a good idea to me," Coyote told The Post's Jeremy Ol shan. (New York Post -- Gossip)
W.Va. Guard members may have been exposed to toxin in Iraq Feb 28, 2009
an incident made famous by the movie "Erin Brockovich." Specialists say that even short-term exposure can increase the risk of cancer, depress the immune system, and cause other problems ... But the report acknowledged that "there is a possibility of a higher exposure that was not detected in the evaluations." An expert witness in the civilian lawsuit, who also worked on the Erin Brockovich case, asserts that the blood tests were not done in a way that could have accurately measured exposure. (Boston Globe)
Che director Steven Soderbergh's revolutionary filmmaking Feb 26, 2009
" Still, there was something about the arc of Guevara's life that appealed to Soderbergh. The versatile and daring filmmaker is used to swimming against the current, dividing his projects between profitable popcorn (the Ocean's franchise, Erin Brockovich) and small, personal films that sometimes never make it past the festival circuit. He became fascinated by Che's status as a true believer, a man who would risk everything to fight imperialism on behalf of Latin America's impoverished masses. "I... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Famous biopics on screen Feb 16, 2009
Movies like Erin Brockovich show us that you dont even need significant amounts of talent or world-changing ideas to warrant having your life documented in a biopic. If weve learnt anything from biopics, its the fact that what matters is not who you are but what you do. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Injured Chinese Tourists Retain Major Law Firm Feb 14, 2009
This is the same firm that successfully handled the famous Hinkley water contamination case profiled in the movie Erin Brockovich. Vititoe has handled other major bus accidents. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Julia Roberts steps back into a starring role Feb 12, 2009
None of those actresses has yet approached the run of hits Roberts had in the 1990s with movies including "Erin Brockovich" (for which she won an Oscar), "Runaway Bride" and "Notting Hill.". "Right now, people are desperate for the heir apparent to be Katherine Heigl," the same producer said of that 30-year-old actress, who captured about half of a Roberts-size audience with her "27 Dresses.". (International Herald Tribune)
Hollywood is afterthestory of Harry Markopolos of Whitman, Feb 8, 2009
Steven Pearl, a producer and writer, called Markopolos a fascinating character, a reluctant hero who could be the basis for a film in the tradition of Erin Brockovich and The Insider. It is very much a David and Goliath-type story, Pearl said in an interview Thursday. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Bebo's V-Day plans Feb 8, 2009
Its been an eventful weekend for Bebo on Friday evening, she was given an award in Mumbai by Erin Brockovich, and she was mighty thrilled about it. Its a great feeling to be given these awards. (India Times, India)
