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    ‘Mortal Thoughts’ available on Comcast Free Movies  Nov 18, 2009
    Kyra Sedgwick and Forest Whitaker give strong supporting performances. (PG; runs through Dec. 3). (Boston Globe)

    CNN Heroes gala: Underwood, others  Nov 17, 2009
    Last year's show included appearances by Hugh Jackman, Salma Hayek, Cameron Diaz, Forest Whitaker, Meg Ryan, Terrence Howard, Jessica Biel, Kate Beckinsale and Lucy Liu, with performances by Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys and John Legend. CNN's Anderson Cooper hosts the star-studded gala, which will be seen around the world on November 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the global networks of CNN.. (CNN)

    Our unending fascination with The End  Nov 14, 2009
    It stars Max Records, Catherine Keener and the voice talents of James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker, Catherine O'Hara, Chris Cooper and Lauren Ambrose. (Listen to Max read Sendak's story in a special interactive that includes production photos and interview audio clips). (Fresno Bee)

    Yoko Ono Lennon, Ringo Starr, Forest & Keisha Whitaker, O.a.R. & More Come Together to Help Put an End to Hunger and Poverty  Nov 10, 2009
    NEWS: Yoko Ono Lennon, Ringo Starr, Forest Whitaker, O.A.R. & Others Come Together to Support WHY ... SOUNDBITES: * Ringo Starr * Actor Forest Whitaker and wife Keisha Whitaker: representing Hope North of Uganda - WHY grassroots beneficiary * O.A.R. band members: Marc Roberge, Chris Culos, Richard On, Benj Gershman, Jerry DePizzo * Hamish Dodds, President and CEO, Hard Rock International, and Global Ambassador for WHY * Bill Ayres, Founder and Executive Director, WHY (World Hunger Year) B-ROLL... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Hard Rock, celebs imagine there's no hunger  Nov 9, 2009
    Raising visibility for good causes is the "celebrity way," says Ringo Starr, with Keisha and Forest Whitaker at Hard Rock Cafe Universal Studios. They're part of Hard Rock's Imagine There's No Hunger campaign. (USA Today -- Life)

    Nickelodeon's TeenNick Commences Production on New Original Series Gigantic  Nov 5, 2009
    Previously, Olmstead was Co-President/Partner of Adelstein-Parouse Production, developing and producing Prison Break and Point Pleasant, and is producing the film The Experiment with Forest Whitaker and Adrien Brody. Prior to that post, she joined forces with Original Film's Neal Moritz and Marty Adelstein to launch Original Television, producing the dramas Tru Calling and Still Life for 20th Century Fox Television. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Kids' movies that aren't for kids: The top 10  Nov 4, 2009
    There's the devoted, kvetching couple, Ira and Judith (Catherine O'Hara and Forest Whitaker); KW (Lauren Ambrose), the girl-beast who has committed heresy by going outside this tight-knit circle to make friends with some owls (whom she at one point stones, playfully, on a beach, explaining that they like it). Other gruff fuzzy-wuzzies speak with the voices of Paul Dano and Chris Cooper. (Salon)

    Hollywood names join Obama panel  Nov 4, 2009
    Hollywood actors Forest Whitaker and Ed Norton have also joined the panel, which focuses on arts and humanities education and special events. Vogue editor Anna Wintour and cellist Yo-Yo Ma are also among those appointed by the president. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids'  Nov 3, 2009
    Actress Sarah Jessica Parker, Oscar winner Forest Whitaker and agent Bryan Lourd are among the Hollywood identities named as members of President Barack Obama's Committee on Arts and the Humanities. The key to a good night's sleep may be retirement, according to new research. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')

    Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes  Nov 1, 2009
    Top drama winners included Helen Mirren (best actress for The Queen), Babel, (best drama) and Forest Whitaker (best actor for The Kind of Scotland) ... Felicity Huffman hands out best actor in a motion picture, drama at Scorsese-speed to Forest Whitaker for The Last King of Scotland. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)

    Globes confirm Oscar favourites  Nov 1, 2009
    Forest Whitaker also confirmed his status as best actor-in-waiting with his prize for The Last King of Scotland. Babel's victory in the best film drama category has undoubtedly boosted its chances of being named best picture at the Oscars. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)

    Cinema File: So easy to believe in Jonze's Wild Things  Oct 22, 2009
    Where the Wild Things Are 5 out of 5 starsDirector: Spike Jonze Stars: Max Records, Mark Ruffalo, Catherine Keener, Forest Whitaker, James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara Length: 94 min. Rating: PG. Andrew Shearer. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    'Wild' film top at US box office  Oct 20, 2009
    The adaptation of Where The Wild Things Are, directed by Spike Jonze, features the voices of Forest Whitaker and James Gandolfini. The story's main protagonist is a boy who journeys to a land populated by monsters who are torn between hugging him and having him for dinner. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Warner Bros. Pictures' Where the Wild Things Are Posts Strong Opening Box Office Results in IMAX(R) Theatres  Oct 20, 2009
    Where the Wild Things Are features Catherine Keener, Forest Whitaker, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo, Max Records, Lauren Ambrose, Chris Cooper and Catherine O'Hara. Where the Wild Things Are is a co-production with Legendary Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures. (Primezone Releases)

    Sweepstakes: 'Where The Wild Things Are' XBox 360, More  Oct 20, 2009
    Pictures presents, in association with Legendary Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures, a Playtone/Wild Things Production of Where the Wild Things Are, starring Max Records, Catherine Keener, Mark Ruffalo, Lauren Ambrose, Chris Cooper, James Gandolfini, Catherine OHara and Forest Whitaker. Where the Wild Things Are is directed by Jonze from a screenplay by Jonze & Dave Eggers, based on the book by Maurice Sendak. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Wild Things creates rumpus at box office  Oct 19, 2009
    The live-action and voice cast includes Catherine Keener, James Gandolfini and Forest Whitaker. Video. (MSNBC -- News)

    They're here  Oct 19, 2009
    It has plenty of star power, with best actor winner Forest Whitaker, The Sopranos' James Gandolfini and Hollywood actress Catherine Keener along w 00004000 ith Australians Steve Mouzakis (The Secret Life of Us), Angus Sampson (Underbelly) and Nick Farnell (Underbelly and Marshall Law). Where the Wild Things Are opens in Australia on December 3. (The Age, Australia)

    'Wild Things' Tops Box-Office  Oct 19, 2009
    The live-action and voice cast includes Catherine Keener, James Gandolfini and Forest Whitaker. A cheap acquisition at the Slamdance Film Festival, "Paranormal Activity" came out of nowhere, riding online fan buzz to a domestic total of $33. (Fox News)

    Where the Wild Things Are tops US box office  Oct 19, 2009
    The live-action and voice cast includes Catherine Keener, James Gandolfini and Forest Whitaker. Overture Films earned the No.2 spot at the US box office, with Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler's vengeance thriller Law Abiding Citizen, which debuted with $US21. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Boyhood, beasts cast a giant spell  Oct 19, 2009
    But their sulky or wisecracking, arrogant or doubting personalities come to life because of the terrific voice work of James Gandolfini, Lauren Ambrose, Catherine OHara, Forest Whitaker, Chris Cooper and Michael Berry Jr. Where the Wild Things Are doesnt unfold with the overly obvious rhythms of so many kid flicks. (India Times)

    REVIEW: 'Wild' is a happy, sad and scary ride  Oct 19, 2009
    Stars: Max Records, Catherine Keener, Mark Ruffalo, James Gandolfini, Lauren Ambrose, Forest Whitaker, Chris CooperDirector:Spike JonzeDistributor:Warner Bros. Rating: PG for mild thematic elements and brief languageRunning time: 1 hour, 41 minutesOpens Friday nationwide. (USA Today -- Life)

    'Where The Wild Things Are': The Reviews Are In!  Oct 18, 2009
    "And by wading into the action dirt-clod fights and galumphing creature-romps with hand-held cameras, he manages to lend these fantastical characters a real-world credibility. The fine voice actors James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara and Forest Whitaker among them provide a bustling verbal interaction that's equally believable.". Most complaints about the film seem to focus on its plot or lack thereof. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Oscars in the wings: Nerves, tears and cheers just offstage  Oct 18, 2009
    Best-actress winner Marion Cotillard held onto presenter Forest Whitaker, squeezing him with all of her might ... Behold, the best actress: Actor/presenter Forest Whitaker holds a tearful Marion Cotillard backstage after announcing her win for La Vie en Rose. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)

    'Wild Things Are' gets it right  Oct 17, 2009
    Sendak only hints at it, but this is where Jonze and his co-writer Dave Eggers have devoted their energies, imagining a dysfunctional tribe of petulant overgrown children, rampaging through the woods without inhibition or restraint, who are also immature adults -- voiced by Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker and Chris Cooper -- whining and bickering about the social pecking order. This must be what it's like backstage at the Disneyland parade: disenchanting. (CNN)

    Wild Things in the corner crying  Oct 17, 2009
    Great source material, great director, great cast (which also features greats Forest Whitaker and Chris Cooper), but the newcomers responsible for another recent childrens adaptation have proved the veterans overly ambitious. The by-the-numbers Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs turns out to be the better film; less peculiar, less artistic, maybe less intelligent, but overall superior. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Globes confirm Oscar favourites  Oct 17, 2009
    Forest Whitaker also confirmed his status as best actor-in-waiting with his prize for The Last King of Scotland. Babel's victory in the best film drama category has undoubtedly boosted its chances of being named best picture at the Oscars. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)

    Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes  Oct 17, 2009
    Top drama winners included Helen Mirren (best actress for The Queen), Babel, (best drama) and Forest Whitaker (best actor for The Kind of Scotland) ... Felicity Huffman hands out best actor in a motion picture, drama at Scorsese-speed to Forest Whitaker for The Last King of Scotland. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)

    Movie review: Children's films takes walk on 'Wild' side  Oct 17, 2009
    Jonze wisely casts actors, not stars, as the voices of the Wild Things, including Gandolfini, Chris Cooper, Forest Whitaker and Paul Dano. The result is believable characters, without the distractions that would be provided by stars like Seth Rogen or Jim Carrey, who would turn it into a joke fest and not the heartfelt work that Jonze has created, balancing joy and energy with sadness and fear - just like childhood. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)

    Fun Film Trivia from Where The Wild...  Oct 16, 2009
    The film, , stars Max Records and Catherine Keener; plus the voices of James Gandolfini Chris Cooper, Lauren Ambrose, Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker and Paul Dano. Story Background of Where The Wild Things Are. (Suite101.com)

    'Law Abiding Citizen'  Oct 16, 2009
    F. Gary Gray ("The Italian Job," "Be Cool") directs a screenplay by Kurt Wimmer, one of the writers of "Street Kings." That 2008 movie, starring Keanu Reeves and Forest Whitaker, was a corrosively cynical look at police corruption and cop-cowboys in Los Angeles. "Law Abiding Citizen" is a corrosively cynical look at the justice system. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Stars Reflect on Sendak's "Wild Things"  Oct 16, 2009
    Here are recollections - and a bit of literary analysis - from on-camera stars Catherine Keener and Max Records, along with Forest Whitaker, Lauren Ambrose and Catherine O'Hara, who provide voices for the wild things in Spike Jonze's adaptation. Records, who stars as Sendak's rebellious protagonist Max, and Keener, who plays his mom, talk in a joint interview on how the book reflects the savage words that sometimes pass between parents and children. (CBS News -- Entertainment)

    Return to Sendak  Oct 16, 2009
    Among those providing voices for the Wild Things (not always in perfect sync with the puppets) are Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker, Lauren Ambrose and Chris Cooper ... Among those providing voices for the Wild Things (not always in perfect sync with the puppets) are Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker, Lauren Ambrose and Chris Cooper. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ takes Sendak’s story on a voyage to the end of childhood  Oct 16, 2009
    There s a giant rooster Thing named Douglas with Chris Cooper s laconic voice; a lumbering couple, kindly Ira (Forest Whitaker) and sharp-tongued Judith (Catherine O Hara); Alex the insecure goatboy (Paul Dano); and K.W. (Lauren Ambrose), who has the unkempt hair and whatever attitude of a slacker tween ... Starring: Max Records, Catherine Keener; the voices of James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker, Catherine O Hara, Lauren Ambrose, Paul Dano, Chris Cooper. (Boston Globe)

    Film Review: 'Wild Things' lacks warmth, whimsy  Oct 16, 2009
    " WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE HH (out of 5) Cast: Max Records, Catherine Keener, Mark Ruffalo, the voices of James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker and Catherine O'Hara Director: Spike Jonze Running time: 1 hour 38 minutes Industry rating: PG for mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language But a tantrum in the middle of mom's date (Mark Ruffalo, in a cameo) reveals Max for the Beastly Boy he is."FEED me, woman ... "Jonze creates a vivid organic trees-and-stones setting for this... (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Wild Things easy to admire but hard to love  Oct 15, 2009
    Starring: Max Records, Catherine Keener, Catherine OHara, Forest Whitaker, James GandolfiniDirector: Spike JonzeRun time: 1 hour, 34 minutesMPAA rating: PG ... Later, after once again losing control of his emotions, violently so this time with his mother (Catherine Keener) Max sails off to the land of the wild things, where he meets a menagerie of tall and large-headed beasties, including the crabby and melancholy Judith (voiced by Catherine OHara) and her devoted partner Ira... (MSNBC -- News)

    Where the Wild Things Are: Sendak with Sensitivity  Oct 15, 2009
    " Jonze, chronicler of uncertain adulthood in Being John Malkovich and Adaptation, has done a masterly job of bringing Sendak's work to the screen. He has broken one Hollywood doctrine: the notion that children's cinema is best devised for miniature couch potatoes who require a steady stream of laughs, action sequences and references to flatulence. Even the best American children's movies, like those made by Pixar, embed their heartfelt messages in what are fundamentally entertainments. The... (Time.com)

    Conan and Newark Mayor Face Off Friday  Oct 15, 2009
    The documentary series, for which Forest Whitaker and filmmakers Marc Levin and Mark Benjamin are executive producers, is currently available On Demand (through Nov.3) and will air in a day-long marathon on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11:30 p.m. to 4:30p. m. ET/PT. MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)

    RUMPUS BEGINS: 'Where the Wild Things Are'  Oct 15, 2009
    Where Wild Things Are' Premieres with Stars Forest Whitaker, Catherine Keener and Max Records - ABC News ... Stars Forest Whitaker, Catherine Keener and Producer Tom Hanks Attend Premiere. (ABC News)

    'Where the Wild Things Are'  Oct 15, 2009
    An outstanding cast, including James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker, Chris Cooper and Catherine O'Hara, provide voices. Confused and searching themselves, they crown Max their king, and the wild rumpus of the book quickly follows. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Award-Winning Broadcaster Bob Edwards Marks Five Years On Sirius XM Radio  Oct 13, 2009
    Some of Edwards' guests have included: Academy Award-winner Forest Whitaker; Ralph Nader; renowned historian Simon Schama; Mike Wallace; singer/songwriter Bonnie Raitt; New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd; basketball coach Phil Jackson; President Jimmy Carter; actor Adrien Brody; singer Jennifer Hudson; and director Ron Howard. David Broder, political columnist of The Washington Post, joins Bob live on the program every Friday to discuss politics. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Movie Review: Bold, gorgeous 'Where the Wild Things Are' roars its way to the big screen  Oct 13, 2009
    And because talented character actors like James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker, Catherine O'Hara and Paul Dano had the benefit of voicing their roles on the same stage at the same time rather than recording their parts independently of each other, which is standard practice their interplay feels more organic. At their center is Max, played by 12-year-old Max Records, a lonely, misunderstood kid who runs off one day to the magical land where the wild things are and becomes their king. (FOX61, CT)

    Entertainment Weekly's Picks of the Week  Oct 12, 2009
    Not true, says Jonze and producer Vincent Landay, though both admit the production was a long, challenging process -- from finding a naturalistic way to depict the fantasy world ("I wanted everything to feel like it had really happened, not fabricated with CGI," says Jonze) to filming in the remote wilderness of Australia to getting emotionally resonant performances from Records, the puppet monsters, and the voice cast (including James Gandolfini and Forest Whitaker). Laughs Jonze, "We made it... (CNN -- Showbiz)

    Naughty Boys  Oct 12, 2009
    Where the Wild Things Are, An Education review : The New Yorker (New Yorker)

    In Max's mind  Oct 12, 2009
    Thanks to computer-generated facial expressions, Jonze and Eggers' script and the vocal talents of Lauren Ambrose, Chris Cooper, James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker and Paul Dano, the Wild Things have plenty of personality. They're like one big sort-of-dysfunctional family. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Swiss writer Chessex, 75, dies  Oct 10, 2009
    It stars Max Records, Catherine Keener and the voice talents of James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker, Catherine O'Hara, Chris Cooper and Lauren Ambrose. Early reviews of the book were mixed, but it's now considered a masterpiece of American children's literature. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Fall Film Releases 2009  Oct 9, 2009
    Starring: Catherine Keener, Max Records, Benicio del Toro, Forest Whitaker and Catherine O Hara. The Stepfather, rated PG-13. (Carroll County Times, MD)

    Oscar Nominated Actors Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard Join Forces to Host 'CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS' Show with First Network Premiere on Sunday, November 29 at 9:00 PM*  Oct 8, 2009
    Taraji stars in the upcoming dramas Once Fallen with Ed Harris and Brian Presley and in Hurricane Season opposite Forest Whitaker and Lil' Wayne. She had a leading role in Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys with Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard and she starred in Sony's Not Easily Broken opposite Morris Chestnut. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Get a 'wife'  Oct 6, 2009
    HE Real Housewives of New York" is welcoming another "housewife" to the fold. Sonja Morgan -- a real-life friend of cast member Countess LuAnn de Lesseps -- has been tapped to appear on the reality series later this season. As the ex-wife of John Adams Morgan, the great-grandson of financier John Pierpont Morgan, she has the right kind of pedigree to fit in with the rest of the Manhattan faux-socialites. The 45-year-old blonde has been profiled in society magazine Quest, has a young daughter... (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Where the wonder goes  Oct 4, 2009
    Where the Wild Things Are ups the ante: The film s production team is dripping with indie/alternative cinema bona fides, from director Jonze ( Being John Malkovich, Adaptation ) and screenwriter Dave Eggers to its stars - both live-action (Catherine Keener as Mom) and vocal (James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker). Jonze was recently profiled in the New York Times magazine. (Boston Globe)

    10/1: 'Wild Thing' event  Oct 1, 2009
    A live-action version of the story is scheduled for release on Oct. 16, featuring Max Records as Max and the voices of Chris Cooper, James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara and Forest Whitaker. The film was directed by Spike Jonze, with a screenplay by Jonze and author Dave Eggers. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    "Brick City": Like "The Wire," but true  Sep 21, 2009
    While the access that filmmakers Marc Levin and Mark Benjamin, along with producer Forest Whitaker, managed to get to intimate conversations and backroom meetings is truly impressive, it's not always easy to craft a narrative around an endless flow of dismal planning sessions, homicides, press conferences and the latest fight between Jayda and her boyfriend (a member of the Crips). During the first hour or so, it's tough to see how this story will ever take shape. (Salon)

    He danced into our hearts  Sep 16, 2009
    Patrick Swayze danced into hearts, then broke them. Article:Patrick Swayze danced into hearts, then broke them:/c/a/2009/09/15/MN4S19N5TS.DTL Article:Patrick Swayze danced into hearts, then broke them:/c/a/2009/09/15/MN4S19N5TS.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Patrick Swayze danced into hearts, then broke them  Sep 15, 2009
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    Pair accused of playing porn DVD at Ark. Wal-Mart  Sep 12, 2009
    It is a shame the focus was not more on the stand-out performances by Biel, Forest Whitaker, Alejandro Romero and Ray Liotta. Even Kris Kristofferson and Patrick Swayze are memorable in minor roles. (Fresno Bee)

    Fall Movie Preview: Studios save best films for fall  Sep 11, 2009
    "Where the Wild Things Are" (PG): It's based on a fabulous kids' book; Spike Jonze directs; he and Dave Eggers wrote the screenplay; voices include James Gandolfini, Paul Dano, Forest Whitaker and Catherine Keener. If it's not great, we're going to bed without our supper. (Florida Today)

    Vampires, Toys Take To The Screen This Fall  Aug 31, 2009
    " Disney bucks the computer-animation trend with a throwback to its hand-drawn cartoon roots on "The Princess and the Frog," updating the fairy tale about a girl and her slimy prince. The animated adventure "Planet 51" features the voices of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Jessica Biel in the tale of an astronaut who discovers a world of tiny green aliens living the "Ozzie and Harriet" life of 1950s America. George Clooney puts his silver tongue to use in a screen version of Roald Dahl's storybook... (Click2Houston, TX)

    DGC/Interscope to Release Where the Wild Things Are Motion Picture Soundtrack: Original Songs by Karen O and the Kids  Aug 21, 2009
    "What I initially wanted to do was close to Cat Stevens in Harold & Maude, really simple, but memorably and seamlessly woven into the movie."Working with all these highly-empathetic musicians over of a couple of years on this soundtrack was a lesson in the power of collaboration," says O.Together, Karen O and the Kids created songs that are at times gargantuan and at others stripped-down and bittersweet. Jonze pushed O to pour as much heart and soul as she could muster into the songs, reminding... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    DVD Report: This week's new releases  Aug 9, 2009
    Australian TV director Rowan Woods and first-time writer Roy Freirich put together a story and a cast that rate higher than the movie s virtual dump-off on DVD, with Guy Pearce, Forest Whitaker, Dakota Fanning (right), and Kate Beckinsale backed up by half a dozen other familiar faces. The solemn drama revolves around the aftermath of a random shooting at a California diner, examining post-traumatic stress from familiar and surprising angles. (Boston Globe)

    Life Moves Pretty Fast: A John Hugh...  Aug 8, 2009
    The AIF chose the Amy Heckerling/Cameron Crowe collaboration Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) as number one, no doubt in part because of the pedigrees of Heckerling, Crowe, and the presence of future Oscar winners like Sean Penn and Forest Whitaker. Hughes s The Breakfast Club (1985) was number two. (Suite101.com)

    Daily television and radio guide  Jul 23, 2009
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    In pictures: Mandela's birthday  Jul 23, 2009
    Actors Alfre Woodard and Forest Whitaker attended, along with Martin Luther King III.. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Africa)

    Stars in New York honour Mandela with birthday bash  Jul 19, 2009
    " Celebrities on the performance list included Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and the First Lady of France, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, as well as Queen Latifah, Wyclef Jean, Lil' Kim, Gloria Gaynor, the Soweto Gospel Choir and African artists Angelique Kidjo, Baaba Maal and Sipho Mabuse. Hollywood stars that support the Mandela Foundation charity at the event included actors Forest Whitaker, Morgan Freeman, Whoopi Goldberg, and Matt Damon. The "Mandela Day" gala crowns a week of celebrations... (Channelnewsasia.com)

    50 Cent Reveals Role In 'Intense' Remake Of 'Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde'  Jul 18, 2009
    Working beside him is a great honor,' the MC says of starring alongside Forest Whitaker ... "It's me and Forest Whitaker. I actually just spoke to his agent yesterday." ... "And [it's been told] from different perspectives, with different directors trying to capture it. But this is gonna feel great. It's modern, with new talent in it. Forest Whitaker is amazing, and working beside him is a great honor.". (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Mandela stories help kids  Jul 17, 2009
    The voices of Oscar winners Charlize Theron, Whoopi Goldberg, Forest Whitaker, Matt Damon and Helen Mirren star alongside those of the X-Files' Gillian Anderson, Star Trek's LeVar Burton, Academy Awards 2009 host Hugh Jackman, Don Cheadle, Alan Rickman, Debra Messing, Samuel L. Jackson, Sophie Okonedo, Blair Underwood and Alfre Woodard, among many others. Woodard also directed the production. (iAfrica.com)

    Oscars in the wings: Nerves, tears and cheers just offstage  Jul 16, 2009
    Best-actress winner Marion Cotillard held onto presenter Forest Whitaker, squeezing him with all of her might ... Behold, the best actress: Actor/presenter Forest Whitaker holds a tearful Marion Cotillard backstage after announcing her win for La Vie en Rose. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)

    Carla Bruni-Sarokzy to sing for Nelson Mandela  Jul 16, 2009
    Other stars to take part will include actors Forest Whitaker, Susan Sarandon and Matt Damon, the organisers said. AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    This day in history  Jul 15, 2009
    Actor-director Forest Whitaker is 48. Actress Lolita Davidovich is 48. (Boston Globe)

    Globes confirm Oscar favourites  Jul 14, 2009
    Forest Whitaker also confirmed his status as best actor-in-waiting with his prize for The Last King of Scotland. Babel's victory in the best film drama category has undoubtedly boosted its chances of being named best picture at the Oscars. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)

    Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes  Jul 13, 2009
    Top drama winners included Helen Mirren (best actress for The Queen), Babel, (best drama) and Forest Whitaker (best actor for The Kind of Scotland) ... Felicity Huffman hands out best actor in a motion picture, drama at Scorsese-speed to Forest Whitaker for The Last King of Scotland. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)

    Top 10 Leonardo DiCaprio Movies  Jul 12, 2009
    DiCaprio lost at the Oscars, to Forest Whitaker for The Last King of Scotland, but critics and audiences were impressed with this performance. 5. (Suite101.com)

    Winged Creatures  Jul 11, 2009
    The script has so much to say that it feels like a lecture, albeit one with an exceptional cast, led by Kate Beckinsale, Guy Pearce, Forest Whitaker and Dakota Fanning. This is the first US film of noted Australian director. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Hollywood's most wanted look familiar as films revisit old 'Enemies'  Jun 29, 2009
    And two Jekyll & Hydes: Jekyll and Hyde, with Forest Whitaker and 50 Cent, out later this year, and Jekyll, with Keanu Reeves, no release date yet. Also, two William Tells. (USA Today -- Life)

    African roots  Jun 29, 2009
    The Oscar-winning actor, Forest Whitaker, who portrayed the Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, was made an honorary chief of Igboland in south-eastern Nigeria. He was given the title of Nwannedinambar of Nkwerre which means "brother in a foreign land", during a visit to Nigeria in April. (BBC News)

    See 'Dragon Hunters' free tomorrow at UH  Jun 28, 2009
    The 80-minute animated movie, aimed at ages 8 to 12, features the voices of Forest Whitaker and Mary Mouser in a funny story about a girl who loves dragons and her guardian, who wants to send her away because he's worried the World Gobbler dragon might awaken soon. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Oscars doubling best-picture nominees to 10  Jun 25, 2009
    Forest Whitaker, left, and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Sid Ganis announce the best picture nominations for the 81st Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Jan. 22. (MSNBC -- Movies)

    Spitzer's Preppy Pal  Jun 3, 2009
    Nass -- who drafted the last will and testament of many of the men in the private room at the Palm steakhouse on Second Avenue -- was roasted to the amusement of skincare mogul Peter Thomas Roth, p.r. man Matt Rich, and artist Victor Matthews, who recently sold canvases to Jay-Z, Lyor Cohen, Forest Whitaker and Robin Thicke. . (New York Post -- Gossip)

    Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Book Review  Jun 2, 2009
    A film adaptation of the book is planned for release in 2010, starring Forest Whitaker and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. Guilt: A Foe of Peace. (Suite101.com)

    Eminem gets bum wrap at MTV awards  Jun 1, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Sacha Baron Cohen as "Bruno" caught upside down on a wire during his entrance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Twilight Wins Big at MTV Awards  Jun 1, 2009
    Singers LeAnn Rimes and Chris Isaak and actor Forest Whitaker performed a very odd medley of Andy s digital shorts. Previews of Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen, New Moon and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince were shown. (Suite101.com)

    Twilight sucks up five MTV awards  Jun 1, 2009
    Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker sang a classical arrangement of the "Dick in a Box" parody sketch made famous by Justin Timberlake on "Saturday Night Live.". Click for related content. (MSNBC -- News)

    Andy Samberg On Hosting MTV Movie Awards: 'I Think It Went Well!'  Jun 1, 2009
    Comedian talks about 'Twilight,' Forest Whitaker's singing, party plans ... Samberg who was really happy with the Lonely Island medley starring LeAnn Rimes, Chris Isaak and Forest Whitaker said he had no doubt that the "Last King of Scotland" actor could belt out "Di-- in a Box." "Forest Whitaker is a great dude," he said of the actor, who performed a singing-waiter skit when he hosted "Saturday Night Live." "He can 000021DC blow it out. I know that. I was like, 'Oh my God! He's gonna come out... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    'Twilight' Rules The Night At MTV Movie Awards  Jun 1, 2009
    Even better was a symphonic medley of his "SNL" digital-short classics "Ji-- in My Pants," "I'm On a Boat" and "Lazy Sunday" by LeAnn Rimes and Chris Isaak, with Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker bringing it all home with an operatic "Di-- in a Box.". Cracking jokes about the manscaping habits of boyfriend Zac Efron, Jonah Hill made Vanessa Hudgens really uncomfortable with his intro to the Breakthrough Performance Male award, which, of course, went to Pattinson. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Eminem Hangs With Jim Carrey, 'Twilight' Stars With Zac Efron: MTV Movie Awards Behind The Scenes  Jun 1, 2009
    And let's not forget Taraji P. Henson, went to party with Forest Whitaker and his family. If you were as excited as we were about the first "New Moon" trailer on the MTV Movie Awards, show us. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Live blogging the MTV Movie Awards  Jun 1, 2009
    Miley CyrusForest WhitakerJim CarreyLeAnn Rimes and Chris IsaakRobStenThe 2009 MTV Movie Awards are on from 9 to 11 p.m. Sunday, May 31 ... Forest Whitaker, Oscar winner, performed Dick in a Box. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    MTV Movie Awards recap: Plenty of REAL WTF moments  Jun 1, 2009
    Or Oscar winner Forest Whitaker for powering through Dick in a Box ... Forest Whitaker, Oscar winner, performed Dick in a Box. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

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