Beyonce Dazzles & U2 Scorches at Berlin Edition of MTV Europe Music Awards Nov 6, 2009
Guest presenters at the EMAs included actor, musician and international celebrity David The Hoff Hasselhoff, hip hop star Lil' Kim, World heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko, actor Jesse Metcalfe, pop/rock phenomena Jonas Brothers, Backstreet Boys, Juliette Lewis, Jean Reno, Miranda Cosgrove, Asia Argento, Bar Refaeli, Brody Jenner, David Guetta and Batista. Soul singer Joss Stone hosted digital show 2009 EMA: Red Carpet Show while Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz hosted digital show 2009... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Music Superstar Beyonce Completes 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards Performer Lineup Nov 5, 2009
Actor, musician and international celebrity David The Hoff Hasslehoff, hip hop star Lil Kim, World heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko and actor Jesse Metcalfe were also announced as the final names in the presenter roster, joining pop/rock phenomena Jonas Brothers plus Backstreet Boys, Juliette Lewis, Jean Reno, Miranda Cosgrove, Asia Argento, Bar Refaeli, Brody Jenner and Batista. Joss Stone will be hosting digital show 2009 EMA: Red Carpet Show and Pete Wentz will host digital show... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Holiday films roll out some heavy subjects Oct 30, 2009
Cast: Columbus Short, Matt Dillon, Laurence Fishburne, Jean Reno, Skeet Ulrich Produced by: Joshua Donen Directed by: Nimr. d Antal Written by: James V. Simpson. (Fresno Bee)
Critic's Rave: 'Couples Retreat' fails when narrative drifts away Oct 16, 2009
In Couples Retreat, a couple (Jason Bateman and Kristen Bell) who fears their marriage is at its breaking point, urges three others to accompany them to Eden, an exclusive island resort designed by a relationship guru (Jean Reno) who specializes in repairing failed (or failing) relationships. The three other couples agree to the getaway under the assumption that the therapy sessions are optional they figure it will be a great opportunity to get a tan, take in the scenery and escape the hustle... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
'Couples Retreat' Tops Box Office With $35.3 Million Oct 12, 2009
Malin Akerman, Vince Vaughn and Jean Reno in a scene from 'Couples Retreat. LOS ANGELES "Swingers" co-stars Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau buddied up for the weekend's top movie as "Couples Retreat" debuted with $35. (Fox News)
No competition means big bucks for 'Couples Retreat' Oct 12, 2009
Malin Akerman, left, Vince Vaughn and Jean Reno in Couples Retreat. By Scott Bowles, USA TODAY Couples Retreat became a destination this weekend for date-night moviegoers, who propelled the comedy to the top on a rare weekend without much competition. (USA Today -- Life)
Review: 'Couples Retreat' Vacation Nightmare Oct 10, 2009
All this is led by island guru Monsieur Marcel (Jean Reno), an expert at "couples' whispering.". Those who make their living counseling couples will cringe at the techniques employed by therapists played by John Michael Higgins, who snickers at his patients' revelations, and Ken Jeong, who is so much of a crackpot he should be the one on the couch. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
"Couples Retreat" is marital hell Oct 9, 2009
The funniest people in the movie are the supporting players: Jean Reno shows up, wrapped in flowing robes, as the resort's marriage guru -- his self-serious swanning about is good for at least one laugh. Then there's Peter Serafinowicz, as the resort's official greeter and taskmaster. (Salon)
Fall Film Releases 2009 Oct 9, 2009
Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Matt Dillon, Columbus Short, Jean Reno and Skeet Ulrich. Dec. 11. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Daily television listings Oct 9, 2009
A hit man (Jean Reno) befriends a 12-year-old orphan. R (1994). (Boston Globe)
‘Couples Retreat’ is no day at the beach Oct 9, 2009
The four couples sign up for a Caribbean island getaway that turns out to be a relationship boot camp run by a touchy-feely Euro-guru (Jean Reno in a pigtail) and his metrosexual minions. In other words, Couples Retreat pokes fun at fairly reasonable therapy-speak by putting it in the mouths of effeminate foreigners. (Boston Globe)
Island of lost laughs Oct 9, 2009
It gets worse as Vaughn, Favreau and credited co-conspirator Dana Fox bring on a "couples whisperer," played by a spectacularly unfunny Jean Reno; wacky therapists, including Ken Jeong of "The Hangover"; a fascist majordomo with a fake-British accent (Peter Serafinowicz); and a hunky yoga instructor (Carlos Ponce) wielding an enormous bulge in his too-tight trunks ... It gets worse as Vaughn, Favreau and credited co-conspirator Dana Fox bring on a "couples whisperer," played by a spectacularly... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Couples Retreat: The Glum-Married Pack Oct 9, 2009
Couples Retreat' Review: Vaughn, Favreau in Sour Comedy - TIME. " (The old joke is that in horror movies, the African-American characters always get killed first. Here they are saddled with such unpleasant stereotyping that being taken out in the first act would seem like a favor.) Dave grudgingly agrees to the loan because he's a mensch but reminds Shane of all the financial trouble he's in. Does anyone bring up those finances when it comes to the bill for Eden? No, because they need Shane and... (Time.com)
'Couples Retreat': Run away, fast Oct 9, 2009
Stars:Vince Vaughn, Malin Akerman, Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell, Jon Favreau, Kristin Davis, Faizon Love, Jean Reno, Carlos PonceDirector:Peter BillingsleyDistributor:Universal Pictures}Rating: PG-13 for sexual content and languageRunning time: 1 hour, 50 minutesOpens Friday nationwide. WATCH THE TRAILER. (USA Today -- Life)
Couples Retreat is not a trip worth taking Oct 8, 2009
Couples Retreat makes fun of the people who run the place, including the New Age-y mastermind, Monsieur Marcel (Jean Reno in a braided tail and a Speedo), and the condescending concierge, Sctanley (Peter Serafinowicz) spelled with a c. But ultimately it embraces the very lessons the resort is trying to teach. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Flicks: Reno again plays go-to French guy, this time in Couples Retreat Oct 8, 2009
But let s talk about Jean Reno for a sec.. Who put the high bid in on his soul. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Daily guide to television and radio Oct 8, 2009
Jean Reno; Sophia Bush. Last Call With Carson Daly at 1:35 a.m. on Chs. (Boston Globe)
'Couples Retreat' Oct 8, 2009
But the trip proves more demanding than they would like, including a daily session with Marcel (Jean Reno), a new-age guru who specializes in empty-headed bromides and exercises. Therapy sessions reveal problems obvious to everyone but the couples experiencing them (though any excuse to get John Michael Higgins and Ken Jeong into your movie is worth it). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Action Directors - Luc Besson Sep 30, 2009
The first half is highly entertaining with beguiling performances from the remarkably handsome Barr and his co-stars Rosanna Arquette and Jean Reno. As the film progresses it loses the plot a little and the ending is excruciating. (Suite101.com)
A look at this fall’s movies Sep 13, 2009
DECEMBER 4 Armored Gerard Butler, Matt Dillon, Laurence Fishburne, and Jean Reno star in this action-thriller in which the new guy (Columbus Short) at an armored truck company is badgered into stealing a vehicle with $42 million. Something goes wrong and the group winds up murderously divided over what to do. (Boston Globe)
Iron Man team to take on Cowboys Sep 3, 2009
Favreau will next appear in the comedy Couples Retreat, alongside Vince Vaughn, Jean Reno and Kristen Bell. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Sentinel Lunchtime Blog (Movies): Time travel makes for a bumpy ride Aug 13, 2009
For something a little more fun, Jean Reno stars in this comedy, which follows an 11th century knight and his loyal servant, who are accidentally sent into the future by a senile sorcerer. The duo must find a way back home while dealing with all of the 20th century gadgets and people. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 26-Aug. 1 Jul 23, 2009
Actor Jean Reno ("The Da Vinci Code,""Godzilla") is 61. Blues singer Otis Taylor is 61. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
KP must first get over himself Jul 18, 2009
I'm indebted - if that is the correct adjective to describe borrowing dodgy sounding factoids from Wikipedia - for the knowledge that "Notable Jean Reno impersonator Andrew Johnson was also born in Warrack, although he was banished from the town after burning down a famous tree with some mates.". Reno, some cineastes might know, is a French movie star who occasionally lends his Gallic good looks to Hollywood; Andrew Johnson could be any loser with a box of matches and an imagination. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Michelle Pfeiffer A Celluloid Cougar Jun 18, 2009
Pfeiffer made a rare appearance for the likes of Donald and Melania Trump, Michael Imperioli, Jean Reno, Dana Delany, Bob Balaban, Richard Meier and the newest (and youngest) A-listers in town, Scout and Tallulah Willis, who partied outdoors with co-stars Kathy Bates and director Stephen Frears at the Noilly Prat-sponsored after-party at the Hudson Hotel. . (New York Post -- Gossip)
Academy Award(R) Winning Composer A.R. Rahman to Score 'Couples Retreat' for Universal Pictures Jun 6, 2009
The film also stars Kali Hawk and Jean Reno. Vaughn is producing for his Wild West Picture Show Productions alongside Scott Stuber for Stuber Productions. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wang Baoqiang is "Xiao Kai" in Shanghai Apr 18, 2009
Unnamed sources say the filmmaker has attempted to invite Wentworth Miller of "Prison Break" and French actor Jean Reno of "Leon" to sign up. (Source: CRIENGLISH.com). (Xinhuanet, China)
Top 10 movie car chase scenes Mar 28, 2009
There are few actors that can capture the mixture of terror and exhilaration involved in a car chase quite like De Niro, while Jean Reno is the only actor who could make driving a Peugeot an exercise in steely manhood. Director John Frankenheimer pretty nearly perfected the art of filming gritty car chase sequences in 1966's "Grand Prix.". (CNN)
* OTHER RELEASES Mar 27, 2009
The upside is that its got a good cast: John Cleese, Jeremy Irons, Jean Reno, Alfred Molina and Martins All of Me co-star Lily Tomlin, to name a few, though some critics lamented the waste of talent X not to mention a gratuitous CNN cameo (guess who). In Part 2, the Pink Panther diamond is targeted by a legendary thief, and Clouseau must foil him. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Bachchan chat Feb 21, 2009
You know you've got Steve Martin, Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina, Emily Mortimer and Jean Reno in it. Aishwarya Rai stars alongside Steve Martin, playing the hapless Inspecteur Clouseau. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Mini movie reviews Feb 20, 2009
This wafer-thin crime romp is amusing in spots as Clouseau joins an international team of detectives (Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Yuki Matsuzaki) and his usual sidekicks (Jean Reno and Emily Mortimer) to track a thief swiping the world's rarest treasures. But the movie's mostly a waste of time and talent, including Martin's reunion with "All of Me" co-star Lily Tomlin, who has a few pointless walk-ons. (Athens Banner-Herald)
'Pink Panther 2' stumbles, bumbles and bores Feb 8, 2009
Stars: Steve Martin, Jean Reno, Alfred Molina, John Cleese, Emily Mortimer, Andy Garcia, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Lily TomlinDirector: Harold ZwartDistributor: MGM and Columbia PicturesRating: PG for some suggestive humor, brief mild language and actionRunning time: 1 hour, 32 minutesOpens today nationwide ... Andy Garcia plays a variation of the character he plays in the Ocean's Eleven movies, and Jean Reno doesn't seem to be having a good time at all. (USA Today -- Life)
The Pink Panther 2 Feb 8, 2009
The movie includes a big, likeable cast, including Martin, John Cleese (reprising Kevin Kline's role as the irascible Inspector Dreyfus) with supporting work from Emily Mortimer as Clouseau's love-struck assistant and Jean Reno as his patient partner. New additions include Lily Tomlin, Alfred Molina, Andy Garcia and Bollywood star, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Steve Martin: The sophisticated dilettante Feb 8, 2009
An hour before this interview, as a press conference with his Pink Panther 2 co-star Jean Reno and director Harald Zwart kicked off, Martin made a couple of self-effacing quips that served to focus the energy in the room on him. When an entertainment reporter asked if he held the record for the most hosting appearances on SNL, Martin affected the petulant tones of a peevish prince and snapped, Yes. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
'Pink Panther 2,' 2 stars Feb 8, 2009
And loyal Ponton (Jean Reno) is back, helping Clouseau while weathering domestic problems. Martin is such a likable personality it's tempting to say he makes the movie worthwhile. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The bumbling inspector is back, in a clumsy sequel Feb 8, 2009
Steve Martin as Inspector Clouseau and Jean Reno as his sidekick Ponton ... Such hoary slapstick routines, invariably rushed, are all there is in "The Pink Panther 2," a movie whose remaining cast list - John Cleese (replacing Kevin Kline from the first installment), Lily Tomlin, Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer, the Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan - suggests something a little more refined than this hodgepodge of juvenile pranks ... He bungles at karate with the sons of his sidekick Ponton... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
‘Panther’ a declawed comedy Feb 8, 2009
Tagging along are Clouseau;s faithful partner (Jean Reno) and awkward love interest (Emily Mortimer) from the first movie, with some romantic hijinks involving Garcia and Rai Bachchan thrown in. Director Harald Zwart (;Agent Cody Banks;), working from a screenplay credited to Martin, Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, assembles what amounts to 90 minutes of slapstick sketches, each trying to heighten the level of Clouseau;s idiocy. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Building a relationship Feb 7, 2009
Boston actress Christy Scott Cashman hung with costars Steve Martin, Emily Mortimer, and Jean Reno at a party for the filmed-in-Boston "Pink Panther 2" at New York's Plaza this week. At the soiree, Cashman and Martin discovered another thing in common - her brother, Andy Scott, is building a house for Martin in Brevard, N.C. Scott Cashman's "Open Book Club" cohost Debbie Dimasi (wife of former speaker Sal Dimasi) also attended the bash. (Boston Globe)
7 movies that glamorize business travel Feb 7, 2009
She plays an unhappy hairdresser running away from her life and into unhappy celebrity chef Jean Reno at Paris Charles DeGaulle Airport. They dislike each other on sight, which means they must share the last available room at the airport hotel during a flight disruption. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Inspector Clouseau is handed the case of the missing point Feb 7, 2009
PETER IOVINO Steve Martin, left, Andy Garcia, center, and Jean Reno star in "The Pink Panther 2." ... With Steve Martin, Andy Garcia, Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer ... Emily Mortimer and Jean Reno reprise their roles from the first film. (The Star-Ledger - NJ.com)
"Pink Panther 2" Feb 7, 2009
In the extended Dream Team, there's Clouseau's nemesis-cum-supervisor, Dreyfus (John Cleese); his hangdog partner, Ponton (Jean Reno); and his nerdy-yet-soign. e assistant, Nicole (Emily Mortimer). (Salon)
