Christmas comes early Nov 2, 2009
Back to the Future', 'Forrest Gump', 'The Polar Express' and 'Beowulf' but insists that with 'A Christmas Carol' he never strayed from his aim of making a film that would be true to Charles Dickens' original vision. "Technology should serve the story, not the other way round," the director says, "but what's remarkable when you read 'A Christmas Carol' is that it's as if Charles Dickens wrote this story to be a movie. It's so visual and cinematic and I wanted to use the latest technology to... (iAfrica.com)
Man to run 100-mile race to raise money for Clare House Nov 1, 2009
"I told him he is our own Forrest Gump. I think it's phenomenal. I didn't know people can run that far. He's just really a great guy," said Sipula, who added the dirve is off to a "good start.". "He's putting his body on the line for the poor.". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Daily television listings Oct 30, 2009
Forrest Gump 7 p.m., 10 p.m. (SPIKE). About a simple man (Tom Hanks) who is swept up in key historical moments. (Boston Globe)
Explore Savannah's historic squares, parks, homes Oct 30, 2009
This undated photo from the Savannah Convention and Visitors Bureau shows Chippewa Square, which was featured in the movie "Forrest Gump." (AP Photo/Savannah Convention and Visitors Bureau,Erica Backus)**NO SALES** FILE- This May 2, 1997 file photo shows The Mercer House, located in historic Savannah, Ga ... Savannah has a history in movies too, dating to a silent film shot there in 1915 called "Under Southern Skies." Other movies shot in Savannah include "Forrest Gump," ''Roots," and "Glory. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Savannah Wasn't Planned to Be Pleasant Oct 28, 2009
Savannah has a history in movies too, dating to a silent film shot there in 1915 called "Under Southern Skies." Other movies shot in Savannah include "Forrest Gump," "Roots," and "Glory." As you stroll through the historic district, you'll pass by the place where Forrest Gump sat on a bench with a box of chocolates, telling his life story as he waited for a bus to take him to his beloved Jenny's house. But the spot in Chippewa Square on Hull Street never had a real bus stop, and the bench used... (Fox News)
Departing Pastor Page says go find 'lost people' Oct 23, 2009
These days, the Rev. Frank Page likens himself to "a Baptist Forrest Gump.". Like the movie character, he's a simple man who keeps finding himself in the right place at the right time, the Rev. Page said Thursday night at the 60th annual meeting of the Augusta Association of Baptist Churches. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dennis Volkert: Nothing can compare with these rankings Oct 20, 2009
Mon Oct 19, 2009, 02:10 PM EDT. It s common to make Top 10 lists of music, books, movies, TV shows and such. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
St. Mary students in the spirit; Homecoming theme: The movies Oct 3, 2009
The senior class chose Forrest Gump; 300 was the choice of juniors; the sophomore float was Toy Story; and the freshman class chose Austin Powers. Judging for the floats took place on Friday at 5 p.m., and the parade started at 5:30. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Fort Hood Soldier Sentenced In Kidnapping Hoax Oct 3, 2009
Posted by: Forrest Location: Forrest Gump on Oct 2, 2009 at 03:06 PM Its like my momma always said. You cant fix stupid. (KWTX.com, TX)
ROCK PROPHECIES Presented by Samsung Memoir(TM), the Feature-Length Documentary Chronicling Photographer Robert M. Knight on His Quest to Find the Next Great Guitar Player, Will Have a Free Screening at the Terry Fator Theatre at The Mirage Oct 1, 2009
Kaiser has proclaimed Knight to be the "the Forrest Gump of Rock 'n Roll" for his ability to capture history in the making, namely the last photo ever taken of Stevie Ray Vaughan and some of the earliest of Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. And in the words of Chester, Knight's "ability to zero in on the legends of tomorrow is more than a little eerie. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't filmed it myself.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Family Days festival fit for kings, queens and 'Dukes' Oct 1, 2009
Shroyer's many other film and TV credits include roles in "Forrest Gump" (as Alabama coach Paul "Bear" Bryant), "Smokey and the Bandit," "The Longest Yard," "Ray" and "Roots.". Family Days will be at the Port Orange City Center, 1000 City Center Circle. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Ryan right man at right time Sep 25, 2009
did I write too fast for you Forrest Gump. Hollywould. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Serious Coen Oscar buzz Sep 18, 2009
Ditto for Robin Wright-Penn, who delivers her best performance since "Forrest Gump" in "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee," as a 50-year-old woman married to a publisher (Alan Arkin) 30 years her senior ... Ditto for Robin Wright-Penn, who delivers her best performance since "Forrest Gump" in "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee," as a 50-year-old woman married to a publisher (Alan Arkin) 30 years her senior. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Sinise: We can't do enough for our veterans Sep 17, 2009
Editor's note: Actor and director Gary Sinise has appeared on film in "Forrest Gump," "Truman" and "Apollo 13" and on television in "CSI: NY." He co-founded the Steppenwolf Theater Company in Chicago ... I wore that same rosary and dog tags as my character, "Lt. Dan," in the movie "Forrest Gump.". (CNN -- US)
Mayor of London Announces World Premiere of Disney's A Christmas Carol and Launch of the Festive Season in London on Tuesday, 3 November With "London's Christmas Carol" Sep 13, 2009
Disney's 'A Christmas Carol', a multi-sensory thrill ride re-envisioned by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Back to the Future, The Polar Express, Beowulf), captures the fantastical essence of the classic Dickens tale in a groundbreaking 3-D motion picture event. Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk (Gary Oldman) and his cheery nephew (Colin Firth). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Galt man allegedly shot by friend Sep 13, 2009
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. September 11th, 2009. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
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Galt man allegedly shot by friend. Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Robert Redford picks Savannah for historical film Sep 12, 2009
Other films made in Georgia's oldest city include "Forrest Gump," "Glory," "The General's Daughter" and "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.". Last month, 16-year-old superstar Miley Cyrus finished work in Savannah on Walt Disney Pictures' "The Last Song.". (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Chicago to Host Congressional Medal of Honor Convention Sep 5, 2009
A Day At with Medal of Honor Recipients followed by the 'Commit to Courage' Patriot Award Dinner at the Swissotel Chicago on Saturday, September 19: Actor Gary Sinise ("Forrest Gump", "Apollo 13") will serve as the master of ceremonies at the Patriot Award Dinner where the Society's esteemed awards will be presented. The Patriot Award, recognizing a lifetime of outstanding service to the armed forces, will be presented to Mayor and Mrs. Richard M. Daley; The Tex McCrary Award to journalist and... (PR Newswire)
New Weapon Against Jihad: Ping Pong Sep 5, 2009
And Bush Jr. will be playing the role of Forrest Gump to finally lay claim to a single victory to the Arab people in his Saudi buddies own back yard. Whoop-whoop. (CBS News -- World)
Yoostar lets anyone act opposite Hepburn, Brando Sep 3, 2009
Movies include , , Forrest Gump, Rocky and Some Like It Hot. You can download additional 99-cent to $3. (USA Today -- Tech)
Tom Hanks Goes Back To His Roots Sep 1, 2009
Top seats for the upcoming event are $250 and include dinner with the actor, whose two Oscars are for "Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gump." Proceeds will go toward the Hanna's restoration. MMIX The Associated Press. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Insert yourself in film scenes Aug 29, 2009
Movie lovers will be tickled with the wide variety of curated clips, ranging from older flicks including "Double Indemnity," "Spartacus" and "Casablanca" to contemporary classics such as "Animal House," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Forrest Gump" to less legendary fare like "Norbit," "Employee of the Month" and a few of the "Saw" films. Once users have mastered their best Sylvester Stallone impersonation -- yes, "Rocky" is in there, too -- they can upload their performances to Yoostar's online... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Intellectual Elite Aug 22, 2009
Forrest Gump wrote on Aug 19, 2009 1:31 PM:" I once dated a woman who was a brunette. After a while I discovered she had blonde roots (quite a switch from the norm). The reason was, as an attractive blonde people supposedly automatically assumed she was dumb. You may have a legit complaint, but many people have problems. This guy is overweight and can't shed the weight, this guy is short, another is just plain ugly. Having to go through life with a high I.Q. is not going to garner much sympathy.... (New Iberia, LA)
Sean Penn divorces again Aug 20, 2009
The 'Forrest Gump' actress who has two children, Dylan (18) and 16-year-old Hopper, with the Oscar-winning actor filed the papers on 12 August in Marin County, California, citing "irreconcilable differences". Robin is not seeking spousal support and the couple have agreed to share custody of Hopper. (iAfrica.com)
Penn and Wright agree to division of property Aug 20, 2009
Wright is best known for her roles in "The Princess Bride" and "Forrest Gump.". The couple has been ordered to appear in court on Dec. 17 in the divorce case, according to court filings. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Penns resume divorce proceedings Aug 19, 2009
Wright Penn's movies include The Princess Bride, Forrest Gump and recent thriller State of Play. The actress, 42, will soon be seen opposite Jim Carrey in a computer-animated version of A Christmas Carol. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Sean Penn living alone Aug 19, 2009
The 'Forrest Gump' actress says she and the 'Milk' actor who called off divorce proceedings in May are living apart after she realised what she wants from life. The mother-of-two who married Sean in 1996 said: "I hit that crossroad a while ago. The 'I know what I don't want' was flashing in neon lights. I have no regrets. I, we, have two amazing children we raised together. "There's no limbo anymore. (iAfrica.com)
Robin Wright Penn, Sean Penn to split again Aug 19, 2009
The reason for the split is listed as "irreconcilable differences." Wright Penn, best known for roles in "The Princess Bride" and "Forrest Gump," is not seeking spousal support. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Franklin happy Todd won QB job at Auburn Aug 15, 2009
8:51 am August 14, 2009, by Tony Barnhart. Our phone conversation took place in the early hours of Friday morning, but Tony Franklin could barely contain his happiness for Chris Todd, who was named the starting quarterback at Auburn on Thursday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Schultz: Perfect fit Aug 14, 2009
As Bear said in the movie about Forrest Gump, He might be the stupidest sumbitch on the planet, but he shore is fast. Angus. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Gary Sinise Headlines Free Concert in Denver Park Aug 10, 2009
Local band Opie Gone Bad opens for Sinise's Lt. Dan Band, named after the character in the movie "Forrest Gump" that earned him an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor. Conservancy officials say the concert's goal is to make people aware of restoration and renovation efforts planned for the nearly 100-year-old park. (Newsmax)
Beatles fans celebrate on Abbey Road Aug 10, 2009
Sinise's Lt. Dan Band is named for the "Forrest Gump" movie character that earned Sinise an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor. Local band Opie Gone Bad opened for the headline group. (Honolulu Advertiser)
* Female fighter gains chokehold on fame Aug 6, 2009
Her family walked out of a screening of **Forrest Gump** on account of the sinful language. Her sisters seemed so effortlessly thin and pretty until the older one dragged the family through a crucible of the drug variety. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Grizzlies' Posey pleases on and off field Aug 3, 2009
Like Forrest Gump trying to find a seat on that bus, there seems to be no room for John Bowker in the majors right now. Bowker, Fresno's left-handed power hitter, broke the franchise record for homers in a month Tuesday night as the Grizzlies beat the Salt Lake Bees 4-1 at Chukchansi Park. (Fresno Bee)
Wang Baoqiang: from farmer to A-lister Jul 30, 2009
Some critics called his role the "Chinese Forrest Gump". Wang had found fame, money and confusion. (Xinhuanet, China)
Sentinel Lunchtime Blog (Movies): Funny people get serious Jul 30, 2009
After all, we wouldnt have Philadelphia, Forrest Gump and Saving Private Ryan if Tom Hanks didnt first start with Bachelor Party and Who knows what kind of talent comedic actors are hiding. Your View - Comment on this Story. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
LukeWinnInside College Basketball A new set of DVDs remind us Bob Knight is a brilliant tactician. Jul 29, 2009
Forrest later renounced the Klan's violent bent, and denied ever having been a member, but he'll forever be linked with the organization in pop culture: In the movie Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks' character says that he was named after Forrest, who "started up this club called the Ku Klux Klan." As Gump explains, "Momma said that the Forrest part was to remind me that sometimes we all do things that, well, just don't make no sense.". That includes Bob Knight, who has thrown a chair, berated media... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Terry Marotta: Dont let the summer go by without having some fun Jul 28, 2009
If you re nuts about the movies and the last one you saw was Forrest Gump, then for sure you are missing the Fun Boat. If it s long walks you love and you haven t taken one since you ran out of gas by a cornfield in East No-Place, there s another sign. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Pit Bull Attacks 16-Month-Old Central Texas Girl Jul 28, 2009
What did Forrest Gump say. "stupid is as stupid does?". (KWTX.com, TX)
Ode to chocolates Jul 26, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Sunday July 26, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
SIGGRAPH 2009 Adds New Focus on Music & Audio Jul 25, 2009
Randy Thom has worked in a wide variety of creative capacities in more than 75 films including some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters such as "Bolt", "Forrest Gump", "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", "Ratatouille", "War of the Worlds", and "Wild at Heart". Thom began working for Lucasfilm in 1979 as a sound designer and re-recording mixer and is currently the Director of Sound Design at Skywalker Sound. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Geeks steamrolled by Hollywood's sci-fi spruikers Jul 24, 2009
Also making their first appearances will be supreme spooky auteur Tim Burton and Forrest Gump director Robert Zemeckis. Burton will show scenes from Alice in Wonderland, which stars Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The chocomaniac Jul 20, 2009
LIFE is like a box of chocolates," Forrest Gump famously claimed, and for chocolate master Max Brenner, never were truer words spoken. Brenner believes his life mirrors the wonderfully varied incarnations of the sweet dark stuff. "There is everything about chocolate that is identical to my life," he says in his accented English. "On the one hand, it can be elegant and delicate, and on the other sensual and wild. I'm exactly like this. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Walter Cronkite Passes Away At 92 Jul 18, 2009
I told him he was the Forrest Gump of the 20th century and he laughed. Rick Kaplan - executive producer, CBS EVENING NEWS: Radio and television newsrooms all over America are filled with reporters and producers, writers and editors, who got into journalism for one reason: Walter Cronkite. (W-USA News, DC)
CBS Remembers Walter Cronkite Jul 18, 2009
I told him he was the Forrest Gump of the 20th century and he laughed. . (CBS News)
Emmy three-peat? Jul 17, 2009
The Primetime Emmy Award nominations are a lot like the box of chocolates Forrest Gump once talked about: You never know what youre gonna get. What you do know is that there will be some surprises and a few snubs. (The Palm Beach Post)
UPS 'beefcake' drivers take a star turn at Fox Jul 17, 2009
My managers are laughing at me cause I just sprinted outside like Forrest Gump to catch up with hot UPS guy. And finally, Why helloooooooooo hot UPS guy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
No Empathy Debate for Regina Benjamin Jul 15, 2009
"She done put this town on the map for sure. Forrest Gump can't hold a candle to this nomination," he said referring to the 1994 Tom Hanks movie where Forrest Gumps shrimping business was based in Bayou La Batre. Benjamins small rural practice may be exactly the kind of experience needed to deal with the monumental problem confronting American health care. (Slate)
Atlanta Bargain Hunter Jul 15, 2009
Keep running: Like Forrest Gump, youve gone this far, why stop now. Some people might consider an iPod an essential component for a running regimen, but it doesnt have to be. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Washington: the hottest living movie studios Jul 13, 2009
"Forrest Gump", "Wedding Crashers", "National Treasure" and even the 1930s classic "Mr Smith Goes to Washington" are just some of the movies that used the Lincoln Memorial as a backdrop, Montgomery told a group of cinema buffs on one of the tours, which On Location Tours launched less than a year ago in Washington. Peter Sellers's "Being There", "All the President's Men" and "Thank you for Smoking" are among more than 120 movies shot at the Capitol, the most popular Washington film location,... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Here are 10 films to put you in a '60s mood Jul 12, 2009
" Jack Nicholson, playing a boozy lawyer, became a star in this movie. A strong cast helps offset the dated material. "Five Easy Pieces" 1970 -- Jack Nicholson is back as a talented musician who gives up that career to work on an oil rig. Performances are outstanding in this excellent film which captures the mood of discontent of the era. "Forrest Gump" 1994 -- This really isn't a '60s film, but rather a survey of those years. Tom Hanks is so engaging as Gump, however, that children might get a... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Joe Biden update: No 'private meetings,' just meetings closed to the press... Jul 11, 2009
Possibly a very important policy change quietly emerged in the daily schedule of Vice President today. Loyal Ticket readers know that, as a patriotic duty, we monitor the longtime senator's schedule with a close eye for detail because, after all, this man is only a heartbeat away from having to give a toast at a G-8 summit. (The Drudge Report)
Media Pirates Jul 5, 2009
"It was certainly a difficult decision to retire it, given its rich history. However, the majority of today's photographers have voiced their preference to capture images with newer technology both film and digital. Kodak remains committed to providing the highest-performing products both film and Academy Award(R) Winner Russell Crowe Stars in a Gripping and Provocative Conspiracy-Thriller That Will Have you Riveted Until the Final Twist OVERVIEW: A film that Roger Ebert calls "a smart,... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Stay in touch Jul 5, 2009
Welcome to Sydney Morning Herald Online. Posted by SMH Online in at. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Click to read:Is Palin Eyeing 2012 Presidential Run? Jul 4, 2009
" - Forrest Gump by Berkeley_Skirt_Lifter July 3, 2009 3:06 PM PDT ""...raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race."" No chance! You can't just up-n-quit, then run for higher office. Gall of the Bimbi by o_the_potus July 3, 2009 4:05 PM PDT You can bet that someone has the goods on her and told her to resign or else.This is just more Palin prevaricating, like wanting to say that husband Todd joined the ASP on accident. by Dave_P6 July 3, 2009 4:24 PM... (CBS News)
More nominees might help Oscar process (or not) Jun 27, 2009
Mick LaSalle, Chronicle Movie Critic. Friday, June 26, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Transformers 2' is too much of everything Jun 26, 2009
Look closely and you'll see attempts to outdo everything from "Gremlins" to "Forrest Gump." Bay pay tribute to plenty of his predecessors, but he does so in a smirking, almost superior way. The earlier filmmakers had to engage their audiences with creativity. (Sioux City Journal)
Summer Movies to Rent on DVD Jun 20, 2009
Thirty years of U.S. history are seen through the eyes of Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks), a simple man with a low IQ and huge heart. Through a mix of chance encounters and decent acts, Gump wanders through the Vietnam War, Watergate Scandal, and Hurricane Carmen, becoming a football star, war hero, ping pong champion, and shrimp tycoon in the process. (Suite101.com)
Know The Coach - Bruce Heppler Jun 18, 2009
Born: Ogden, Utah on March 27, 1960 Status: Married Alma Mater: Brigham Young (undergraduate), UMass (graduate) What's on TV: SportsCenter What's in my iPod: I don't have one What I drive: Dodge Aspen SUV Favorite flicks: Forrest Gump, Braveheart, Star Wars On my office walls: Family photos, articles and photos of our players' accomplishments Would love to trade places with for a day: Steve Williams, Tiger Wood's caddie First job: Picked up range balls by hand, cleaned golf clubs Talent I'd like... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Miley Cyrus movie shoot to begin today Jun 16, 2009
"People still come to see where Forrest Gump sat on the bench," said Tom Parris, an assistant location manager, in one meeting. "They're going to come see where Miley Cyrus sat on the pier. They're going to come see where Miley Cyrus sat on the beach.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
The why of the Rye Jun 6, 2009
Picking JD Salinger over, say, Anthony Horowitz is like picking Forrest Gump over The Shawshank Redemption. Iain Purdie, Perth, UK. (BBC News -- UK)
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band Bring the Jams to Fort Hood May 27, 2009
Gary Sinise starred as Lt. Dan in the box office hit Forrest Gump and has been traveling the world the past few years with his band, performing in support of our troops. Come early as gates open at 4:00pm and a free outdoor screening of Forrest Gump will be shown at 4:30pm. (KWTX.com, TX)
'Terminator Salvation' Director Answers Fans' Burning Questions May 27, 2009
But that was created synthetically, in the spirit of "Benjamin Button" or "Forrest Gump," and that was our offering to the visual-effects world. That's a synthetic character that we worked very, very diligently on and that ILM created. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Congressional Medal of Honor winner visits Lodi (21) May 25, 2009
Davis served in the Army, and his footage of being awarded the Medal of Honor was used in the movie "Forrest Gump." Davis' head was replaced with Tom Hanks' in the movie. Davis, who is originally from Manteca, now resides in Illinois. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
