Funny thing about this comedy winner Sep 22, 2009
Best actor and actress in a drama went to Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Glenn Close (Damages); in a comedy to Collette and Alec Baldwin (30 Rock). Despite high hopes for the Australian contingent, much-loved in Hollywood for their work ethic and transcontinental accent, Collette was our solitary winner. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Actors Kanye-Cracking At The 61st Emmys Sep 22, 2009
"Looking at who we lost this past year, you think what a legacy we have and what power we have." -- Glenn Close, accepting the award for lead actress in a drama series for "Damages." ... "Lee Trevino was struck by lightning twice and now I know how he feels. I'm glad Glenn Close is a woman." -- Bryan Cranston, accepting the award for lead actor in a drama series for "Breaking Bad.". (KIRO TV, WA)
Another Winner for Mad Men Sep 22, 2009
More repeat winners: actress Glenn Close for FX;s ;Damages; and Comedy Central;s ;The Daily Show with Jon Stewart; for best writing Toni Collette was Emmy;s surprise Best Actress in a comedy for her performance as a schizo mother in Showtime;s ;United States of Tara. Other cable winners included Michael J. Fox for his guest role in FX;s ;Rescue Me; and HBO for a variety of movie projects. (Multichannel News)
Emmy winners Sep 22, 2009
Actress, Drama Series: Glenn Close, "Damages". Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Michael Emerson, "Lost". (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The Emmys are a rerun! Sep 22, 2009
Even if it isn't, honestly, why stick around to see the golden statuettes handed out, when names like Alec Baldwin, Glenn Close and Jessica Lange are in the mix. What, Glenn Close is going to lose. (Salon)
Maggie Backstage at the Emmys Sep 22, 2009
"Damages" star Glenn Close, who also won again for her portrayal as a ruthless attorney, said winning is "thrilling.". "I've been in this profession now I think almost 35 years. You feel that you're part of an amazing tradition. I carry with me all the people I've been inspired by.". (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Cable's Best Fashion Emmy Repeats Sep 21, 2009
Glenn Close and Bryan Cranston also repeated as the top actress and actor in the drama categories, respectively. Close won for best lead actress in a drama for her role as Patty Hewes in FX's series Damages, while AMC's Breaking Bad star Cranston took home best actor honors for his portrayal of Walt White, a high school chemistry teacher who turns crystal-meth chef, as a means to support his family after learning he has cancer. (Multichannel News)
Close, Cranston Repeats As Top Drama Actors Sep 21, 2009
Glenn Close Sunday won for the second year in a row the Emmy Award for best lead actress in a drama for her role in FX's series Damages ... Close beat out fellow nominees Sally Field (Brothers and Sisters); Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer); Glenn Close (Damages); Elizabeth Moss (Mad Men); Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order) and Holly Hunter (Saving Grace). (Multichannel News)
THE WINNERS: See the complete list Sep 21, 2009
Glenn Close, Damages (FX). Wrting, drama series. (USA Today -- Life)
Emmy voters choose not to spread the wealth Sep 21, 2009
Glenn Close of "Damages," just like last year. Best reality series. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Toni Collette beats Tina Fey to Emmy Sep 21, 2009
Byrne received a consolation prize when her castmate in Damages, Glenn Close, was named winner of lead actress in a drama series. 30 Rock's Alec Baldwin lived up to his billing as favourite for the lead actor in a comedy series Emmy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Mad Men,' '30 Rock' lead winners in Emmy repeat Sep 21, 2009
Veteran Glenn Close won the third Emmy of her career in the best drama actress for her performance as ruthless New York lawyer Patty Hewes in the hit cable show "Damages.". "I've been sitting here and I just think it is such a huge privilege to be in the community that we're all a part of," Close said. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Mad Men wins top Emmy again Sep 21, 2009
Glenn Close won lead actress in a drama series for her role in Damages, while best actor in a drama series went to Bryan Cranston for Breaking Bad ... Glenn Close won for her role in Damages for a second year. (BBC News -- Americas)
Overheard at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards Sep 21, 2009
Glenn Close, accepting the award for lead actress in a drama series for Damages ... Im glad Glenn Close is a woman. (MSNBC -- Television)
Complete list of Emmy Awards winners Sep 21, 2009
Actress, Drama Series: Glenn Close, Damages, FX Networks. Actor, Comedy Series: Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock, NBC.. (MSNBC -- Television)
THE NEWS: A repeat performance for many top winners Sep 21, 2009
Alec Baldwin won his second straight Emmy as lead actor for NBC comedy 30 Rock, Bryan Cranston took a second trophy for his role as a teacher-turned-drug dealer on AMC's Breaking Bad, and Glenn Close repeated as best drama actress for her role as a steely lawyer on FX's Damages. Not surprisingly, 30 Rock and Mad Men also won awards for writing: Each snared four of the five nominations in their categories. (USA Today -- Life)
Cable Aims For Third Consecutive Drama Series Win At Primetime Emmys Sep 20, 2009
Glenn Close, who scored a statue last year for her role as Patty Hewes in FX's Damages, has cable company again from Kyra Sedgwick in TNT's The Closer, Holly Hunter in the drama network's Saving Grace and Elizabeth Moss's copywriter on the climb in Mad Men. Mariska Hargitay and Sally Field, who won in 2006 and 2007, for their work in NBC's Law & Order SVU and ABC's Brothers and Sisters, provide formidable competition as the top femme drama actress. (Multichannel News)
TV critic Matthew Gilbert predicts this year’s Emmy awards Sep 19, 2009
LEAD ACTRESS, DRAMA The nominees: Glenn Close ( Damages ), Sally Field ( Brothers & Sisters ), Mariska Hargitay ( Law & Order: SVU ), Holly Hunter ( Saving Grace ), Elisabeth Moss ( Mad Men ), Kyra Sedgwick ( The Closer ) ... Will win: Glenn Close will probably win again, for her flashy turn. (Boston Globe)
Handicapping the Emmy Awards Sep 19, 2009
Nominees: Sally Field, "Brothers rs" (ABC); Glenn Close, "Damages"; Mariska Hargitay, "Law : Special Victims Unit" (NBC); Elizabeth Moss, "Mad Men"; Holly Hunter, "Saving Grace" (TNT); Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer" (TNT). Should win: Glenn Close. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Predicting Emmy Award Glory Sep 19, 2009
BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES Sally Field - "Brothers rs" Glenn Close - "Damages" Mariska Hargitay - "Law : Special Victims Unit" Holly Hunter - "Saving Grace" Kyra Sedgwick - "The Closer" Elisabeth Moss - "Mad Men". Who Will Win: Ausiello said, "Glenn Close will win for a second year in a row. 'Damages' had sort of an off year, but Glenn was fantastic, and it's such a big kind of flashy meaty role. Emmy voters love that.". (CBS News)
Primetime Emmy's Sep 18, 2009
Damages: Glenn Close as Patty Hewes. Law -Special Victims Unit: Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson. (The Palm Beach Post)
Our Emmy predictions! Sep 18, 2009
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Last year's winner: Glenn Close (Damages) Glenn Close as Patricia "Patty" Hewes on Damages Sally Field as Nora Walker on Brothers rs Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson on Law : Special Victims Unit Holly Hunter as Grace Hanadarko on Saving Grace Elisabeth Moss as Peggy Olson on Mad Men Kyra Sedgwick as Brenda Leigh Johnson on The Closer iafrica. com predicts: Glenn Close. (iAfrica.com)
Many fall theater productions are tied to films Sep 13, 2009
As for The 101 Dalmatians Musical, which arrives at the Citi Wang Theatre in December, it will be doing battle with memories of the 1961 Disney animated classic as well as the 1996 live-action version of 101 Dalmatians starring Glenn Close and Jeff Daniels (and a 2000 sequel, 102 Dalmatians ). Finally, how s this for a meta-quandary: Topol, who played Tevye in Norman Jewison s 1971 Fiddler on the Roof, will compete against the memory of his own film version when he stars in Fiddler at the Opera... (Boston Globe)
'The Last Station' finally feels the love Sep 9, 2009
In another incarnation, Glenn Close was penciled in as the novelist's progressively more unhappy spouse. "I would contact interested people and there was going to be momentum, and then it lost momentum," Arnold said. (FOX59, IN)
'Mystic Pizza' still winner for Roberts Sep 4, 2009
Meryl Streep, Glenn Close and Nicole Kidman certainly make the list. So do Kate Winslet, Holly Hunter, Susan Sarandon and Annette Bening. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Sandra Bullock's 'All About Steve' Stalker Is Just Misunderstood Sep 4, 2009
HOLLYWOOD Some of the most memorable characters in Hollywood history have been stalkers: Glenn Close in "Fatal Attraction," Anthony Perkins in "Psycho," Cameron Diaz in "Vanilla Sky." Sure, the word has received a negative connotation. over the years but now, the reigning queen of romantic comedy is hoping to put the "fun" back in, um, "fanatic.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Glenn Close on Warren Bennis Sep 2, 2009
Copyright 2009 by Glenn Close ... Glenn Close works on stage, TV, and film. (BusinessWeek)
Saving Grace Canceled Sep 2, 2009
There's a troubling trend in television to populate shows with award-winning actors Glenn Close in Damages, Timothy Hutton in Leverage, and Holly Hunter in Saving Grace as if it will guarantee a good show. On the surface it makes sense. (Suite101.com)
Critic's Corner Sep 1, 2009
Which means whatever, say, Glenn Close makes on "Damages," her agent might very well demand more if the show moved from FX to Fox. Reno, NV: I read somewhere this morning that Glee and Fringe are being aired in the next few days with tweets from some of the folks involved, a la "Pop Up Video". (USA Today -- Life)
A belle of a role Aug 31, 2009
Since then, notable Blanches have included Tallulah Bankhead, Rosemary Harris, Ann-Margret (for TV), Jessica Lange (for TV opposite Alec Baldwin and on stage in New York and London), Glenn Close (opposite Australian actress Essie Davis as Stella in London), Frances McDormand, Natasha Richardson, Patricia Clarkson and Rachel Weisz, who is currently starring in the London production at the Donmar Warehouse. In Australia, Robyn Nevin played Blanche in 1976 for the Old Tote Theatre Company, a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Actress Glenn Close dines at New Hartford restaurant Aug 21, 2009
Submitted photo Actress Glenn Close poses with staff from the Mitsuba restaurant in New Hartford on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009 ... Emmy-winning actress Glenn Close took time to chat with local fans Wednesday night while eating dinner at Mitsuba in The Orchards. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
All-New Disney Family Movies Offers Its First Free Preview Aug 19, 2009
Hosted by Phylicia Rashad, the Disney Family Movies free preview will offer a variety of classic and contemporary Disney films including the timeless musical "Mary Poppins," starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, the memorable animated adaptation "Tarzan," the live-action "101 Dalmatians," starring Glenn Close as villainess Cruella De Vil, and the Disney-Pixar animated short "Rescue Squad Mater," among many others. "Disney Family Movies is a one-of-a-kind entertainment service for audiences... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Glenn Close Was Up With People Aug 13, 2009
GLENN Close has a past chapter in her life she'd rather forget. Audiences at IFC Center screenings this week of "Smile Till It Hurts" -- the documentary about the Up With People troupe that toured the world in the 1960s and '70s -- gasp at footage showing Close as a demure teen speaking earnestly on behalf of the smiling kids who were invited to the White House by Presidents Nixon and Reagan. (New York Post -- Gossip)
True Blood is the only reason I have HBO (everything else is a bonus), so for... Aug 9, 2009
Damages' Glenn Close will look to make it two female lead drama series awards in a row as she competes against fellow cable leads Kyra Sedgwick (TNT's The Closer), Holly Hunter (TNT's Saving Grace) and Elizabeth Moss (Mad Men) ... ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIESSally Field, Brothers and Sisters (ABC)Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer (TNT)Glenn Close, Damages (FX)Elizabeth Moss, Mad Men (AMC)Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order SVU (NBC)Holly Hunter, Saving Grace (TNT). (Multichannel News)
Film about Cody Unser is candid take on paralysis Aug 8, 2009
Narrated by Glenn Close, the hourlong documentary has been shown on public television in Albuquerque and is being made available to Public Broadcasting Service stations across the country. It also had the requisite weeklong run in theaters in New York and Los Angeles to make it eligible for Oscar consideration. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Give Glenn Close a juicy role, and just sit back Aug 4, 2009
Glenn Close should be a little bit scary. After all, she's made a career illuminating the dark side of humanity, whether boiling bunnies, fleecing Dalmatians or playing lovers who remove any association of endearment from the word. (FOX59, IN)
Shrew vs. shrewd Jul 30, 2009
Women in movies are so uptight. Maybe they're just jealous of their TV sisters. (FOX59, IN)
New Streetcar Jul 30, 2009
Both Glenn Close and Jessica Lange recently played Blanche DuBois in London, but neither had the charisma of Weisz. You can see the torment of the past in her face, and the stress of the present that finally, movingly breaks her. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Cable Corners Emmy Nods Jul 19, 2009
While the Emmys continued to recognize the excellence of previously nominated series such as AMC's Mad Men and Breaking Bad, as well as performances from last year's winners Glenn Close (FX's Damages) and Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), several cable newcomers will vie for television's highest honors this September ... Damages' Glenn Close will look to make it two female lead drama series awards in a row as she competes against fellow cable leads Kyra Sedgwick (TNT's The Closer), Holly Hunter... (Multichannel News)
Australians in action Jul 19, 2009
Rose Byrne (Damages) The fact that this Sydney-born actress, who turns 30 next week, is able to perform well alongside the formidable Glenn Close in the series is impressive in itself. So well, in fact, that they have not only become friends but are nominees in the upcoming Emmys for their master-and-protegee roles in the legal drama. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Mischa Barton is laughable in Homecoming Jul 18, 2009
Younger filmgoers who actually watch these actors on TV might someday embrace Homecoming for its campy moments watching Mischa Barton attempt to channel Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction is admittedly good for a few laughs but most will find this a big snooze. If youre really in the mood for a homecoming movie, rent Romy and Michelles High School Reunion instead. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Emmy loves "Mad Men," snubs "The Shield"! Jul 17, 2009
" Kyle Chandler, who's riveting as coach Taylor on "Friday Night Lights," was snubbed. And his co-star, Connie Britton, was left off the best actress list, which includes Glenn Close for "Damages" and Holly Hunter for "Saving Grace," along with Kyra Sedgwick ("The Closer"), Sally Field ("Brothers and Sisters") and Mariska Hargitay ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"). "Brothers and Sisters" isn't exactly Emmy material, but then Sally Field could make a brief appearance in the Goombay Lounge of... (Salon)
Summer TV worth staying in for Jul 17, 2009
DAMAGES (FX)--Billed as a legal thriller, the show stars Glenn Close as a ruthless New York attorney. The series, with two seasons under its belt, is a little bit "The Firm" and a little bit "Law .". (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Three Aussies nominated for Emmys Jul 17, 2009
Glenn Close and Rose Byrne pose in July 2008 ... Glenn Close and Rose Byrne pose in July 2008 ... Glenn Close and Rose Byrne pose in July 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
`30 Rock' leads Emmy nominations with 22 bids Jul 17, 2009
In this image released by FX, Glenn Close is shown in a scene from "Damages." Close was nominated for and Emmy award for best actress in a drama series for her role in (FX / AP). FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2008 file photo, actor Steve Carell poses on the press line at the "Miley Cyrus Sweet Sixteen" birthday party at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. (Albany Times Union)
US comedy sitcom "30 Rock" leads Emmy nominations Jul 17, 2009
" Glenn Close, who won best actress last year, is again nominated for "Damages" competing against screen veterans Sally Field in "Brothers and Sisters," Holly Hunter in "Saving Grace" and Kyra Sedgwick in "The Closer. " Mariska Hargitay from NBC's "Law " rounds out the list of nominees for best actress in a drama. Spoof workplace documentary "The Office," which won best comedy in 2006, was again nominated for the top comedy award, including a nomination for Steve Carell as outstanding lead actor... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Emmy three-peat? Jul 17, 2009
Most of the nominations included the usual suspects: Lost, The Office, Dexter, Hugh Laurie, Tina Fey, Glenn Close, Mariska Hargitay, Holly Hunter, Alec Baldwin, Tony Shalhoub and Kyra Sedgwick. The Emmys are scheduled to be awarded on Sept. 20 on CBS.. (The Palm Beach Post)
30 Rock leads the way for Emmys Jul 17, 2009
Glenn Close, who was named best actress in a drama for Damages last year, is up for the same award again. She is up against Brothers and Sisters star Sally Field, Elisabeth Moss from Mad Men, Holly Hunter for Saving Grace, and Law and Order's Mariska Hargitay. (BBC News -- Americas)
61st Primetime Emmy Nominations Announced Jul 17, 2009
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series "Brothers rs", Sally Field as Nora Walker "The Closer," Kyra Sedgwick as Brenda Leigh Johnson "Damages," Glenn Close as Patty Hewes "Law : Special Victims Unit," Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson "Mad Men," Elisabeth Moss as Peggy Olson "Saving Grace," Holly Hunter as Grace Hanadarko. Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie "Accidental Friendship," Chandra Wilson as Yvonne "Coco Chanel," Shirley MacLaine as Coco Chanel "Grey... (CBS News)
Critic's Corner Weekend Jul 17, 2009
Among those in attendance are Kirk Douglas, Glenn Close, and Jack Nicholson. Posted. (USA Today -- Life)
The acting nominees Emmy voters should choose Jul 16, 2009
Glenn Close, on the other hand, received the affirmation - the win - everybody expected for her work in "Damages." Sometimes making the layup is the hardest shot of all for old Emmy. But then Zeljko Ivanek won best supporting actor for his work on "Damages." And Dianne Wiest won best supporting actress for her subdued but important performance on HBO's "In Treatment." Though not quite as jaw-droppingly stunning as the wins by Zeljko and Cranston, nevertheless Wiest was not the favorite, and her... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Extra Emmy slots could freshen race Jul 16, 2009
Besides "Mad Men," last year's top winners included comedy series "30 Rock" and its stars Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey, and drama series actors Bryan Cranston of "Breaking Bad" and Glenn Close of "Damages.". The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards, with Neil Patrick Harris as host, are scheduled to air live Sept. 20 from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. (MSNBC -- Television)
Why Should So Many Americans Feel Threatened by Business? Jun 25, 2009
Damages on FX won seven nominations (including Outstanding Drama Series) for its celebrated non-linear presentation of Glenn Close as a crusading attorney pursuing a class action lawsuit against a vicious CEO (Ted Danson) on behalf of his workers in season one, while season two focused on another cutthroat case against a greedy energy company. Another nominee for Outstanding Drama (and in fifteen other categories) was Mad Men, a dark, jaded, stylized look at the soulless... (Townhall.com)
Newsweek: Is this the year of the 'cougar'? Jun 19, 2009
That started changing when HBO let not-so-young actresses steal the TV spotlight in shows like Sex and the City, and major and cable networks followed by casting Sally Field, Glenn Close and Kyra Sedgwick in dramas, among others. Now we're about to enter the summer of the cougar at the multiplex. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Bullock and Ryan are an unhappy couple in "The Proposal'' Jun 19, 2009
The Proposal' movie review - 'The Proposal' showtimes - The Boston Globe - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
'Good Wife' faces stiff cable competition Jun 16, 2009
(Glenn Close, who won an Emmy for her role on FX's "Damages," already completed her season. FX's "Sons of Anarchy," which has a prominent role for Katey Sagal, returns later). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Four scenarios for next season of Lost Jun 16, 2009
Thats what Jacob said right before Ben, seething from decades of neglect and silence, stabbed his ephemeral liege in the heart with a ferocity (and dubious technique) unseen onscreen since Glenn Close went after Michael Douglas in Fatal Attraction. (Im not going to be ignored, Dan, er, Jacob. (MSNBC -- News)
* OTHER RELEASES Jun 5, 2009
The overbearing narration in the English version is by Glenn Close. The Qinghai-Tibet Line (Cu). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Who should receive Emmy nominations? Tough call Jun 5, 2009
Glenn Close, Damages Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer Evangeline Lilly, Lost Jill Scott, No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Anna Paquin, True Blood January Jones, Mad Men. Bianco says: The women's field may be less crowded, but the top candidates are no less deserving. (USA Today -- Life)
Calling Earth from the Air: world release of green movie 'Home' Jun 5, 2009
The commentary, narrated by Glenn Close in English and Salma Hayek in Spanish, was submitted for editing to 2007 Nobel-prizewinner Al Gore and Lester Brown, the US environmental guru. It took almost three years to finalise the mega-movie, shot over 217 days in 54 countries, providing 488 hours of footage. (Yahoo! Asia News)
We Hear . . . Jun 3, 2009
THAT Glenn Close -- following in the footsteps of Colin Callender, former head of original movies at HBO, and Phillippe de Montebello, ex-director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art -- gave the commencement speech at the Savannah College of Art & Design. . (New York Post -- Gossip)
Acclaimed Actress Glenn Close Addresses SCAD Graduates May 31, 2009
May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclaimed actress and performer Glenn Close addressed the Savannah College of Art and Design graduating class of 2009 at commencement ceremonies in Savannah and Atlanta, May 30 ... Glenn Close is a beloved and acclaimed performer, creating unforgettable characters on stage, screen and television. (PR Newswire)
Be Part of Cinema History Open Air Screening of Home in New York and Boston on June 5th May 30, 2009
HOME is narrated in English by five-time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close (Dangerous Liaisons) and in Spanish by Academy Award nominee Salma Hayek (Frida). PPR's support of HOME enabled this film to be free of distribution rights to reach viewers in more than 127 countries. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
President mocks press at dinner: 'All of you voted for me'... May 11, 2009
The evening's guest list featured (in no particular order): Glenn Close; Robert De Niro; Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck; Natalie Portman; Stevie Wonder; Sting; Taye Diggs; John Cusack; Demi Moore; Alicia Keys; Brad Paisley; Eva Longoria Parker; Forest Whitaker; Jon Hamm; Chris "Ludacris" Bridges; young actors Miranda Cosgrove and Chace Crawford; and, for good measure, directors George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. In the ballroom, Tom Cruise and his wife, Katie Holmes, obliged photo requests --... (The Drudge Report)
Obama charms the A-list but his critics aren't laughing May 11, 2009
Film director Steven Spielberg was a guest at the Time magazine table, while Fortune magazine nabbed Fatal Attraction star Glenn Close and the father of Star Wars, George Lucas. Actress Demi Moore, her husband Ashton Kutcher, Sting and actor Kevin Bacon also attended. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
