Hollywood's glass ceiling Oct 29, 2009
Dramas are still alive in television,'' says Obst, ''which is why we see some of our greatest actresses emigrating to TV, everyone from Mary-Louise Parker to Glenn Close to Holly Hunter. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Popular Mega-Series 'Gabriel' Coming to DVD Oct 29, 2009
Echo Bridge has amassed a comprehensive catalog of more than 11,000 titles, including the NAPPA and Dove Award-winning "Derby Stallion," starring Zac Efron; "The Big White," a black comedy starring Robin Williams, Holly Hunter, and Woody Harrelson; "The Last Sentinel," featuring Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica, Bionic Woman); "American Virgin" starring Rob Schneider and Jenna Dewan; and "Beer League" featuring The Howard Stern Show funnyman Artie Lange. Echo Bridge Entertainment has... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Republicans Love 'Deadliest Catch,' Dems Dig 'Saving Grace' Oct 6, 2009
According to primetime viewing data collected by TiVo for the month of July, the top show Republican households overindexed on was Discovery Channel;s while the highest-skewing show for Democrats was TNT;s starring Holly Hunter. As you;d expect, news programs were split along party lines: For Republicans, eight out of the highest-indexing 10 news programs were on Fox News Channel, while Democrats overindexed on the CBS Morning News as well as MSNBC and CNN programs. (Multichannel News)
Close, Cranston Repeats As Top Drama Actors Sep 21, 2009
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). Cranston topped Jon Hamm, who was nominated again for his portrayal of Mad Men's top ad guy, the troubled Don Draper; Michael C. Hall as the lead character in Showtime' serial killer show Dexter; Gabriel Byrne as the head shrink in HBO's In Treatment; Hugh Laurie's cranky Gregory House in... (Multichannel News)
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)
Cable drama 'Mad Men' aims to repeat Emmy history Sep 20, 2009
Worker Kristen Merlino places a picture of actress Holly Hunter into assigned seating inside the Nokia Theatre prior to the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, Wednesday Sept. 16, 2009 in Los Angeles. The Emmys are scheduled for Sunday. (Sioux City Journal)
Abbie Cornish quietly makes a name for herself Sep 20, 2009
Now Bright Star, which opens Friday, puts her at the center of a movie and under the tutelage of no less than Jane Campion, who directed Holly Hunter to an Oscar in The Piano. Set in the early 19th century, it s a period romance starring Cornish as Fanny Brawne, an outspoken fan of John Keats s poetry. (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)
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 ). Should win: This category is frustrating, because a few of the year s best performances were omitted. (Boston Globe)
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)
Useless Knowledge: Emmy countdown Sep 18, 2009
Sally Field, Kyra Sedgwick and Holly Hunter; 6. "Mad Men"; 7. (Montana Standard, MT)
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)
Primetime Emmy's Sep 18, 2009
Saving Grace: Holly Hunter as Grace Hanadarko. Loading. (The Palm Beach Post)
Emmy Countdown: Red Carpet Out At Nokia Theatre Sep 17, 2009
So are Holly Hunter, Jack McBrayer and dozens of other nominees. No, the actors themselves aren't too anxious to wait for Sunday's Emmy ceremony -- but their places are being held by large cardboard cards that bear their photos. (KIRO TV, WA)
Film director Jane Campion blazes her own trail Sep 14, 2009
Campion, who won a screenwriting Oscar for "The Piano," has written and directed memorable roles for actresses including Holly Hunter, who took home the best actress Oscar for the same film, Nicole Kidman (in "The Portrait of a Lady") and Meg Ryan (in the underappreciated "In the Cut"). "I only think about one thing at a time," Campion said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'Mystic Pizza' still winner for Roberts Sep 4, 2009
So do Kate Winslet, Holly Hunter, Susan Sarandon and Annette Bening. But none of those women, no matter how great they are, possess the near-perfect combination that Roberts does. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Saving Grace Canceled Sep 2, 2009
This will be the Holly Hunter show's final season, despite that TNT offered to renew it ... 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. (Suite101.com)
Daily guide for television and radio Aug 26, 2009
Holly Hunter; Camera Obscura. Last Call With Carson Daly at 1:35 a.m. on Chs. (Boston Globe)
Turner Sports Delivers Huge Growth, Record-Setting Numbers for Television and Online Coverage of 2009 PGA Championship from Hazeltine National Golf Club Aug 18, 2009
Turner Network Television (TNT), one of cables top-rated networks, is televisions destination for drama and home to such original series as the acclaimed and highly popular detective drama The Closer, starring Kyra Sedgwick; Saving Grace, starring Holly Hunter; Raising the Bar, with Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Gloria Reuben and Jane Kaczmarek; Leverage, starring Timothy Hutton; HawthoRNe, with Jada Pinkett Smith; and Dark Blue, starring Dylan McDermott. TNT also presents such powerful dramas as... (Multichannel News)
Top Entertainment Stories Trivia Quiz "Cable-ready" Aug 15, 2009
7) In which city does the unorthodox police detective played by Holly Hunter on TNT's Saving Grace work. 8) Name the actors who currently form the two investigative teams on USA Network's Law : Criminal Intent. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
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)
Desperate storylines Aug 1, 2009
I d watch Holly Hunter on television. She doesn t have to see angels and have psychic connections to murderers on death row. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Cable Corners Emmy Nods Jul 19, 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 (AMC's Mad Men), as well as Sally Field (ABC's Brothers and Sisters) and Mariska Hargitay (NBC's Law & Order: SVU). Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston will also defend his lead drama actor award this year against Michael C. Hall (Showtime's Dexter), Gabriel Byrne (HBO's In Treatment),... (Multichannel News)
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)
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)
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)
30 Rock leads the way for Emmys Jul 17, 2009
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. British actor Hugh Laurie, who stars in House, is up against nominees including Michael C Hall, for Dexter, and Mad Men's Jon Hamm in the best actor in a drama series category. (BBC News -- Americas)
After were gone, our machines would keep going Jul 17, 2009
After we re gone, our machines would keep going. 5:03 pm July 16, 2009, by Jay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
TNT's Successful Three-Night Strategy of Original Programming Continues With 3.9 Million Viewers Tuning in to the Season Premiere of Leverage And 3.5 Million Viewers for the Series Premiere of Dark Blue Jul 17, 2009
TNT, one of cable's top-rated networks, is television's destination for drama and home to such original series as the acclaimed and highly popular detective drama The Closer, starring Kyra Sedgwick; Saving Grace, starring Holly Hunter; Raising the Bar, with Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Gloria Reuben and Jane Kaczmarek; Leverage, starring Timothy Hutton; Hawthorne, with Jada Pinkett Smith; and Dark Blue, starring Dylan McDermott. TNT also presents such powerful dramas as Bones, Cold Case, Law , Without a... (Multichannel News)
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)
Click to read:Sotomayor Dodges Abortion Questions Jul 16, 2009
That was a TV movie, Holly Hunter played "Roe" ... That was a TV movie, Holly Hunter played "Roe". (CBS News)
Logic is a fugitive in ‘Dark Blue’ debut Jul 15, 2009
But the first residence ( The Closer ) is remarkably sturdy and attractive, and the second ( Saving Grace ) is reinforced with durable, unbendable steel (Holly Hunter). Alas, every newer structure TNT has put up in the past year has been kind of shaky. (Boston Globe)
Handicapping Emmy nominations Jul 14, 2009
"Saving Grace," TNT. A dark horse but Holly Hunter elevates. "House," Fox. (San Francisco Chronicle)
There but for the Grace of God Jun 23, 2009
Holly Hunter in Saving Grace. In her first scene in her first television series, Holly Hunter sits naked astride a man who is married but not to her character. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Good Wife' faces stiff cable competition Jun 16, 2009
Some of the actresses who forged the trend of strong women in leading roles on cable - Kyra Sedgwick ("The Closer" on TNT), Mary-Louise Parker ("Weeds" on Showtime), Holly Hunter ("Saving Grace" on TNT) -return to their series, while Edie Falco ("Nurse Jackie" on Showtime) and Jada Pinkett Smith ("Hawthorne" on TNT) join the fold. (Glenn Close, who won an Emmy for her role on FX's "Damages," already completed her season. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
TNT 'Raising the Bar' with 'Grace,' 'Closer' Jun 6, 2009
Acclaimed actress Holly Hunter returns as star of "Saving Grace" ... (CNN) -- Holly Hunter doesn't take roles based on what she thinks viewers want to see ... Holly Hunter plays a tough detective grappling with issues of faith in TNT's "Saving Grace.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Overture to Channel Shakespeare in 'Hamlet' Retelling Jun 3, 2009
In 2003, her critically acclaimed debut film Thirteen won the Sundance Director's Award and featured an Oscar(R)-nominated performance by Holly Hunter and a Golden Globe(R)-nominated performance from Evan Rachel Wood. Overture hopes to have a finished script in the coming months with principal photography commencing soon thereafter. (PR Newswire)
'Saving Grace' Q&A May 29, 2009
Holly Hunter receives some smart heavenly advice in Saving Grace, the TNT drama series that returns for its third season June 16 ... Holly Hunter's character smokes, drinks and sleeps around. (Variety)
What's Playing May 28, 2009
Raising Arizona - Follow the exploits of ex-con H.I. "Hi" McDunnough (Nicholas Cage) and mug shot photographer Edwina (Holly Hunter) as they attempt parenthood through kidnapping. Complete with carefully modulated over-the-top performances from the entire cast - from crude yet refined convicts Gale (John Goodman) and Evelle (William Forsythe) to blowhard father Nathan Arizona (Trey Wilson) to swinging procreators Glen (Sam McMurray) and Dot (Frances McDormand), and Randall "Tex" Cobb as a... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hot Time In New York For TNT's 'Leverage' Cast May 24, 2009
Along with Hutton, bold-face names included Kyra Sedgwick, Holly Hunter, George Lopez, Gloria Rubens, Tyler Perry and Ray Romano. Will Smith was in attendance, too, stopping in to lend support to wife Jada Pinkett Smith, there representing her new TNT drama series, Hawthorne. (Multichannel News)
Congressman Affleck meets the press May 22, 2009
A satire and a tribute to television news, this 1987 romantic comedy stars Holly Hunter as an ambitious news producer who has daily emotional breakdowns, William Hurt as the local news anchor who looks good but lacks a little upstairs and Albert Brooks as the journalist with his finger on the pulse. Donna Walker-Mitchell. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Five iconic winners May 14, 2009
"The Piano" (1993) Director: Jane Campion Starring: Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Anna Paquin. Writer and director Jane Campion is to date the only woman, and the only New Zealander, to scoop the Palme d'Or, shared that year with Chinese drama "Farewell My Concubine." Her stunning period drama featured Holly Hunter as a mute pianist, who also walked off with the Best Actress award at the festival. (CNN -- International)
THEY'RE BACK: Cannes' favorite sons and daughters May 12, 2009
The former head of Miramax has had films claim the Golden Palm several times, including two that tied in 1993: the Chinese-language Farewell My Concubine and Campion's The Piano, starring Holly Hunter as a mute wife in 1850s New Zealand. Campion's Cannes contribution this time is her first feature since 2003's contemporary erotic thriller In the Cut. (USA Today -- Life)
Jen, mom call a truce May 9, 2009
Career wise, Aniston and Holly Hunter are expected to be honoured for expanding the women role in entertainment. The pair will receive title honours at the Crystal + Lucy ceremony later this year. (iAfrica.com)
Chicks Who Kick Butt Apr 12, 2009
Holly Hunter in "Saving Grace". Sexy Grace Hanadarko is pretty messed up. (Fox News)
Holly Hunter talks women and television Mar 27, 2009
Matt Sayles / APHolly Hunter stars in TNT's "Saving Grace." "Its just kind of a potpourri of me, every single character," says Hunter ... LOS ANGELES - On TNTs Saving Grace, Holly Hunter plays a no-nonsense cop who works hard, lives fast and forgives slowly. (MSNBC -- Television)
Christina Ricci engaged to actor boyfriend Mar 19, 2009
Most recently, Ricci starred in the film Speed Racer and can be seen appearing with Holly Hunter in Saving Grace on TNT. Her fiance debuted in the 2008 film The House Bunny. . (MSNBC -- News)
5 nuggets of knowledge about 13 Mar 11, 2009
The movie stars Evan Rachel Wood, Nikki Reed and Holly Hunter. Thirteen, released in 2003, was nominated for several awards including the Academy Awards, Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild Awards. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Hunter's angel can't prevent her crazy behavior in 'Saving Grace' Mar 4, 2009
Truth be told, Holly Hunter isn't convinced her character in "Saving Grace" needs saving. At least not right away. (Erie Times-News, PA)
U2 to land in Boston on March 11 Mar 3, 2009
And the law won Kenny Johnson was in town recently to promote the second season of "Saving Grace," the cop drama he stars in with Holly Hunter. The Vermont-raised actor admitted he initially found irony in the role, which followed another longtime cop gig as Detective Curtis "Lemonhead" Lemansky on "The Shield." "I didn't used to like cops," he admitted. (Boston Globe)
Best bets: Who's watching Watchmen? Mar 2, 2009
Also returning: "Saving Grace," with Holly Hunter as Oklahoma police detective Grace Handarko. The second season technically began last July, then went on hiatus in August. (MSNBC -- News)
Movie Trailers Feb 12, 2009
Anna Paquin; Bright Eyes; Holly Hunter; Jodie Foster; Judy Garland; Keisha Castle Hughes; Mary Badham; Paper Moon; Patty Duke; Ryan O'Neil; Shirley Temple; Tatum O'Neil; taxi driver; The Exorcist; The Miracle Worker; The Piano; The Wizard of Oz; To Kill A Mockingbird; Whale Rider; abigail breslin; Best Supporting Actress; Linda Blair; Little Miss Sunshine; Mike Richards; Featured video. You need to upgrade your Flash Player This is replaced by the Flash content. (Variety)
Stay in Touch Feb 8, 2009
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Doubt tops SAG Awards pack with 5 nods Feb 7, 2009
Actors supporting the strike-authorization vote include Mel Gibson, Holly Hunter and Laura Dern, while Tom Hanks, George Clooney and Cameron Diaz are among those opposed. While nominees include actors from both sides, Rosenberg said that on the night of the show, he hopes we can put all our differences aside and focus on what we have in common rather than what divides us. (MSNBC -- Movies)
