Infotainment Nov 6, 2009
Take a classic Christmas tale, a dollop of Jim Carrey and a sprinkling of innovative movie technology. Bake for 96 minutes, Hollywood style, and youve got the latest version of A Christmas Carol, arriving in movie theatres around the world on Friday before nary a seasonal Bah. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Disney - and Carrey - slaughter classic ‘Christmas Carol' Nov 6, 2009
This latest, of many, interpretations of the tale offers nothing new to the story, and adds multiple scenes of completely pointless chase sequences and seemingly endless shots of Ebenezer Scrooge (voiced by Jim Carrey) falling ... Even the life-changing ending was destroyed as Jim Carrey was apparently given the go ahead to be his regular zany self in full glory, which turned Scrooge's transformation into half-incomprehensible garble of goofy voices and erratic body gestures. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Ghost of Christmas Past Quiz Nov 6, 2009
Jim Carrey joins the legions of actors who have played Ebenezer Scrooge. In honor of the latest version of "A Christmas Carol," we offer a quiz to test your smarts about this classic. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Filmmaker Zemeckis shares draw of 3-D films Nov 6, 2009
Through the magic of performance-capture, Jim Carrey is rendered as eight characters, including perhaps the most portrayed and parodied Dickensian character of all, Ebenezer Scrooge ... Oswalt, pointing to a screen where the characters Carrey plays are displayed: "That is amaz ... that's Jim Carrey as a little kid. Oh my God! That's just freaky. So let's just get your reaction to the phrase 'dead eyes and the uncanny valley.' Let's get that over with right now.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Nov 6, 2009
And isn't one Jim Carrey enough for any movie. By Mary Elizabeth Williams. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Film review: 'A Christmas Carol' gets 3 stars Nov 6, 2009
" (AP Photo/Disney, ImageMovers Digital LLC)AP November 06, 2009 2:00 AM jumphead review: 'Christmas Carol' full of dazzling visualsBy Roger Moore A CHRISTMAS CAROL 3 stars (out of 5) Cast: The voices of Jim Carrey, Robin Wright Penn, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Bob Hoskins, Cary Elwes Director: Robert Zemeckis Running time: 1 hour 36 minutes Industry rating: PG for scary sequences and images. The new Disney "A Christmas Carol" is another epic achievement in motion-capture animation, advancing the... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Technology helps director Zemeckis deliver a spirited ‘Christmas Carol’ Nov 6, 2009
How does Jim Carrey fit into this ... Starring: The voices and digitally mutated likenesses of Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Robin Wright Penn, Bob Hoskins. (Boston Globe)
Disney's "A Christmas Carol": Bah, humbug! Nov 6, 2009
And isn't one Jim Carrey enough for any movie ... Jim Carrey as Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol." ... In the center of the action is Jim Carrey -- or at least a dead-eyed, doll-like version of Carrey -- playing Scrooge, the ghosts, a younger version of himself, and probably a dozen other parts. (Salon)
Scoop: No immediate plans to move Oprah Nov 6, 2009
Case in point: A Christmas Carol, Disneys big 3-D release directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Jim Carrey, opens this weekend in 3,500 theaters. A Christmas Carol will nab the family audiences. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
The geek in charge at the Department of Energy Nov 6, 2009
" Michael Casey reports: That campaign comes despite an International Energy Agency report released this week showing that OPEC revenues would still increase $23 trillion between 2008 and 2030 -- a fourfold increase compared to the period from 1985 to 2007 -- if countries agree to significantly slash emissions and thereby cut their use of oil.... The head of the Saudi delegation Mohammad S. Al Sabban dismissed the IEA figures as "biased" and said OPEC's own calculations showed that Saudi Arabia... (Salon)
* FILM REVIEW: Scrooge goes 3D Nov 6, 2009
A Christmas Carol DIRECTED BY: Robert Zemeckis STARRING AND WITH THE VOICES OF: Jim Carrey (ScroogeGhost/Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come), Steve Valentine (Funerary Undertaker / Topper, Daryl Sabara (Peter Cratchit), Gary Oldman (Bob Cratchit / Marley / Tiny Tim) RUNNING TIME: 96 MINUTES TAIWAN RELEASE:TODAY ... Starring in this latest adaptation of Charles Dickens frequently filmed 1843 novella is Jim Carrey, who joins a distinguished roster of movie Scrooges that includes Alastair Sim, Albert... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
No Turkeys On November Movie Menu Nov 6, 2009
Much in the same way Tom Hanks played multiple roles in "The Polar Express," Jim Carrey will embody a multitude of characters for "A Christmas Carol" including the film's central character Ebenezer Scrooge. Robin Wright Penn, "Forrest Gump's" Jenny, also stars. (KERO 23, CA)
Meet the GOP's wrecking crew Nov 6, 2009
" One can only imagine that Obama's pollsters are picking up on a successful effort by the GOP to make government spending the centerpiece of their attack on Obama's management of the economy. But I'm with When the midterm elections roll around, voters will care much more about high unemployment than they will big deficits. And the one way to absolutely ensure higher unemployment next year is to start "getting serious" about deficit reduction now. UPDATE: Share: Page 1 of 138 in U.S. Economy... (Salon)
Grief, cancer, Nietzsche and Santa Nov 6, 2009
" You may indeed, in that even after legions of bloody-minded imitations on both sides of the Pacific (most of them execrable), "Audition" still has the power to enter your dreams. Not a fantastically gory film, "Audition" is nonetheless a profoundly disturbing one, as much for its subtle portrait of the subterranean war of the sexes as for its infamous conclusion, when wounded widower Aoyama (Ryo Ishibashi) finally finds out what the 24-year-old, supernally gorgeous ballerina (model Eihi... (Salon)
Soprano family values Nov 6, 2009
This version of the classic has a weak hook: Jim Carrey. When the gloriously weird haze melts, it's a bummer. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Is 'Fourth Kind' real? Nobody cares Nov 6, 2009
Is 'Fourth Kind' real. Nobody cares - Entertainment - Fresnobee. (Fresno Bee)
MORE: This 'Carol' fits Dickens' vision Nov 5, 2009
All over the screen: Jim Carrey provides the voice of Ebenezer Scrooge, plus all three ghosts, in Disney's 3-D version of A Christmas Carol, opening Friday. Disney Enterprises. (USA Today)
An IMAX Christmas Nov 5, 2009
Commenting on the announcement, Mark Zoradi, president, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Group, said, "Seeing Disney's A Christmas Carol in IMAX 3-D is the ultimate way to experience this extraordinary motion picture from acclaimed filmmaker Robert Zemeckis. With its enormous screens, incredible sound, and crystal clear imagery, moviegoers will feel like they're actually in the Victorian world of Scrooge and the other classic Dickens' characters. Disney's A Christmas Carol takes the Disney... (IGN FilmForce)
'Carol' captured for modern filmgoers Nov 5, 2009
Jim Carrey stars as 'Scrooge'STORY HIGHLIGHTS. Jim Carrey is taking on seven roles, including Scrooge, in "Disney's A Christmas Carol" ... Now, Jim Carrey is taking on old Ebenezer in "Disney's A Christmas Carol," hitting theaters Friday. (CNN)
Special effects a ghost of the present Nov 5, 2009
Zemeckis's appreciation of quality acting remains undiminished - performance-capture technology means Jim Carrey can give many a physical nuance to his multiple lead roles, including that of the ultimate miser Ebenezer Scrooge, just as the likes of Gary Oldman and Bob Hoskins do in their supporting ''appearances'' - but every detailed close-up of Scrooge's pained, miserable face seems like a pointless exercise in self-congratulation. Look what we can do with computers these days. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Review: `A Christmas Carol' suffocates in glitz (16) Nov 5, 2009
In this film publicity image released by Disney, Ebenezer Scrooge, voiced by Jim Carrey, is shown in a scene from "A Christmas Carol." (AP Photo/Disney, ImageMovers Digital LLC) ... In this film publicity image released by Disney, from left, Belle, voiced by Robin Wright Penn, Ebenezer Scrooge, voiced by Jim Carrey and Fred, voiced by Colin Firth are shown in a scene from "A Christmas Carol." (AP Photo/Disney, ImageMovers Digital LLC) ... Of the many to play Ebenezer Scrooge, Jim Carrey now adds... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at theaters Nov 5, 2009
A 3-D Carol: Scrooge (voice of Jim Carrey) and Tiny Tim (Gary Oldman) ... The Robert Zemeckis/Jim Carrey 3-D A Christmas Carol premieres in theaters Friday, on the heels of the horror shows of Halloween and just in time for the annual observation that the holidays seem to arrive sooner every year. (USA Today)
Daily guide to television and radio Nov 5, 2009
Jim Carrey; Olivia Wilde. Also: Zac Brown Band performs. (Boston Globe)
Phoenix Theatres Announces the Grand Opening of Eastgate 10 Theatre Nov 4, 2009
"The quality and image of digital cinema and Digital 3D is phenomenal. Combine that with the terrific special effects, retelling of the Dickens' Classic and amazing cast led by Jim Carrey and A Christmas Carol is the perfect movie to start the holiday season and welcome the theatre back to Mayfield Heights," explained Zacheretti. "Hollywood has stepped up production of 3D movies and we felt it was important to be able to show these movies as intended at Eastgate.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Scrooge Rings in Holiday Movie Season Nov 4, 2009
"Disney's A Christmas Carol," starring Jim Carrey, opening this weekend, starts up the highly-anticipated holiday movie season ... The latest version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" features Jim Carrey as Scrooge. (CBS News)
Decked out in 3-D glasses, Desert Sky Cinema projectionist Javier Sanchez (left) and manager Brandon Wagner show off the theater’s new $100,000 digital projector. Photo by Jaime Richardson | Green Valley News Nov 4, 2009
Along with the much-anticipated James Cameron sci-fi thriller Avatar, filmed in 3-D and due out in December, Jim Carrey s reworking of A Christmas Carol is a family comedy that should appeal to a wide audience. It s even been rumored that George Lucas is planning a theatrical re-release of the original Star Wars trilogy in 3-D.. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Carrey, computers bring new life to Scrooge Nov 4, 2009
Jim Carrey who does Scrooge at every age, from boy to young man to old skinflint also plays the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, each spirit spectral and creepy in a way that past adaptations rarely managed ... Jim Carrey and Robert Zemeckis' new take on "A Christmas Carol" brings to life the fantasy about miser Ebenezer Scrooge's holiday redemption in a way old Hollywood never could have dreamed ... Jim Carrey plays a host of roles in the latest update of Charles... (MSNBC -- News)
Humbug! Christmas Carol has no spirit Nov 4, 2009
Jim Carrey stars in this updated 3-D version of Charles Dickens story of a man who looks into his past, present and future one Christmas Eve ... Could someone please keep Jim Carrey and director Robert Zemeckis away from cherished holiday classics ... Starring: Jim Carrey, Robin Wright Penn, Bob Hoskins, Gary OldmanDirector: Robert ZemeckisRun time: 1 hour, 36 minutesMPAA rating: PG. (MSNBC -- News)
Stars Switch On London's Christmas Lights Nov 4, 2009
LONDON -- Jim Carrey, Colin Firth and Bob Hoskins switched on London's Christmas lights on Tuesday and attended the world premiere of the 3-D film "A Christmas Carol.". The actors came to the British capital to promote Robert Zemeckis' animated movie, which features their voices. (KIRO TV, WA)
Jim Carrey Gives Scrooge New Life Nov 4, 2009
Director Robert Zemeckis and Jim Carrey Bring the Beloved Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" to the 21st Century ... Ebenezer Scrooge, voiced by Jim Carrey, from "Disney's A Christmas Carol." The film opens everywhere Nov. 6th ... Jim Carrey and Robert Zemeckis' new take on "A Christmas Carol" brings to life the fantasy about miser Ebenezer Scrooge's holiday redemption in a way old Hollywood never could have dreamed. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Actor Carrey switches on lights Nov 4, 2009
Actor Jim Carrey flicked the switch on the Oxford Street lights, themed around the work of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, at 1815 GMT. ... FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Jim Carrey And Co Light Up Oxford Street - 1 hr ago Big night out for X Factor contestants as they steal the show at A Christmas Carol world premiere - 5 hrs ago Hollywood stars light up capital - 8 hrs ago. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Carrey, Zemeckis capture 21st century Scrooge Nov 4, 2009
Jim Carrey and Robert Zemeckis' new take on "A Christmas Carol" brings to life the fantasy about miser Ebenezer Scrooge's holiday redemption in a way old Hollywood never could have dreamed. Animated adaptations have captured some of Dickens' flights of fancy and fantastic imagery, while the best live-action versions have put touchingly human faces on Scrooge, cheery nephew Fred, maltreated clerk Bob Cratchit and hopeful cripple Tiny Tim. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Carrey's Scrooge Rings In Hollywood Holiday Spirit Nov 3, 2009
The latest version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" features Jim Carrey as Scrooge. Coming on Ebenezer's coattails will be everything from vampire romance ("The Twilight Saga: New Moon") and end-of-the-world stories ("2012," ''The Road") to epic science fiction ("Avatar") and a new incarnation of the world's greatest detective ("Sherlock Holmes"). Presented in 3-D, "Disney's A Christmas Carol" is the latest from Oscar-winning director Robert Zemeckis ("Forrest Gump"), who presents... (KIRO TV, WA)
'A Christmas Carol' Nov 3, 2009
Jim Carrey haunts and is haunted in Robert Zemeckis' latest motion-capture project ... A CHRISTMAS CAROL: The dead Jacob Marley ( Gary Oldman) visits his old business partner, Ebenezer Scrooge ( Jim Carrey, who also plays the three Christmas ghosts) ... Charles Dickens' most popular creation, Ebenezer Scrooge, usually takes on the tenor of the times, so it's not surprising that Robert Zemeckis' new performance-capture animation version of "A Christmas Carol" has its star, Jim Carrey, musing... (FOX59, IN)
Christmas comes early Nov 2, 2009
The latest one comes from director Robert Zemeckis; features a starry cast that includes Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Robin Wright Penn and Bob Hoskins; and employs the state-of-the-art technique of 3D performance capture. Zemeckis is well known for his embrace of game-changing technology witness such innovative films as 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit. (iAfrica.com)
Julia Roberts moves to 'Neighborhood' Nov 2, 2009
By: Published: Sun, November 01, 2009, 7:11 PM. In the film she's making, Julia Roberts "Eat, Pray, Love" character goes all the way to Italy, India and Indonesia to find herself. (Variety)
The Vaccine/Autism Scare Oct 31, 2009
Sensationalistic media warnings and celebrity endorsements notably from actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey have fuelled the fire. Despite anti-vaxers claims that they are only trying to make vaccines safer, they have ironically imperiled public safety by allowing once-controlled diseases to gain a foothold among unvaccinated children, as happened in July 2008, with. (Suite101.com)
Holiday films roll out some heavy subjects Oct 30, 2009
Cast: Gary Oldman, Jim Carrey, Bob Hoskins, Robin Wright Penn, Collin Firth Produced by: Jack Rapke Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Written by: Robert Zemeckis, Charles Dickens. The Box. (Fresno Bee)
Geek boutique Oct 26, 2009
Wiredsays misguided worries that baby vaccines can cause autism have escalated to fear-mongering, with the likes of Don Imus, Jim Carrey and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. getting parents confused to the point that they are endangering their own children ... Wired says misguided worries that baby vaccines can cause autism have escalated to fear-mongering, with the likes of Don Imus, Jim Carrey and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. getting parents confused to the point that they are endangering their own children. (New York Post -- News)
Columnist: Film adaptations hit and miss Oct 22, 2009
Somehow, though, the compelling story was transformed in 2000 to an action-packed 104-minute movie starring Jim Carrey. The departure from the original story -- and the scenes that were added -- seemed nonsensical to me. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Will 2009 Oscar Race Be More Animated? Oct 21, 2009
"Astro Boy," based on the 1960s TV cartoon series; "Battle for Terra," a CGI saga of intergalactic war; "A Christmas Carol," a 3-D rendition of the Charles Dickens tale from the director of "The Polar Express," using performance capture to re-animate Jim Carrey; "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs," a popular 3-D comedy combining science with giant foodstuffs; "Coraline," a 3-D stop-motion of Neil Gaiman's fantasy/horror tale; "Fantastic Mr. Fox," a purposefully retro-looking... (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Zac Efron Gives Nylon Guys Dating Advice Oct 19, 2009
Actor dishes about his taste for Michael Jackson music and the perfect date movie. completely starstruck," he told "I didn't know what to say to him, but he was really cool. (VHI.com -- Music News)
From Facebook to television, we are all playing roles carefully crafted - by us Oct 18, 2009
Then, on HBO s The Larry Sanders Show, which ran from 1992-1998, Shandling was a fictional late-night host but he featured real stars such as Jim Carrey, Carol Burnett, and David Duchovny. The guests remade themselves in exaggerated, often ridiculous, and always funny ways. (Boston Globe)
Private Equity, Public Option, and Pig Flu Oct 17, 2009
Fears of chronic disease and even death have united the likes of Rush Limbaugh and Jim Carrey against swine flu shots. 6) ": How the misbegotten phrase public option has undermined health care reform," by Ron Rosenbaum. (Slate)
Movie review: Children's films takes walk on 'Wild' side Oct 17, 2009
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. As I write this review, it's been less than 24 hours since I saw the film and the one drawback of working on deadline is that I don't know that the film has had time to digest properly. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
'Where the Wild Things Are' Oct 16, 2009
Instead, he cast a terrific newcomer named Max Records to play Max, assembled an urbane blend of voices that opts for Chris Cooper and Forest Whitaker instead of Jim Carrey and Robin Williams, and enormous puppets from Jim Henson's Creature Shop that are fleshed out with some computer animation. Jonze, who directed "Being John Malkovich" and "Adaptation," scores points for wild creativity but forfeits them for losing sight of the younger children who will want to see the movie but may be... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Disney's "A Christmas Carol" Train ... Oct 11, 2009
Snow seems to fall on the heads of visitors near the front, and the realistic special effects provide a whole new dimension to A Christmas Carol as Jim Carrey gives a unique expression to Ebenezer Scrooge as created by Robert Zemeckis. A bony finger. (Suite101.com)
Fall films 2009: From sci-fi to horror to family-friendly, Hollywood promises something for everyone this autumn Oct 9, 2009
Just the thought of Jim Carrey as Ebenezer Scrooge makes me giddy. Carrey drilled The Grinch role nine years ago, and he should have no problem making this version of A Christmas Carol a must-see holiday favorite as well. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Fall Film Releases 2009 Oct 9, 2009
Synopsis: Retelling of classic Christmas tale with Jim Carrey once again taking the role of a beloved children s character as Ebenezer Scrooge ... Starring: Jim Carrey, Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Robin Wright Penn and Colin Firth. (Carroll County Times, MD)
The Cinematic History of A Christma... Oct 8, 2009
The Zemeckis version stars Jim Carrey, with the versatile comedian appearing not only as Scrooge, but also as the spirits of Christmases past, present and yet to come ... Jim Carrey has set himself a hard task indeed in seeking to join such company. (Suite101.com)
Anthony Lane: “The Invention of Lying.” Oct 6, 2009
We have heard something similar before, in Liar Liar (1997), which presented Jim Carrey as a lonely blurter in a mendacious world. ( I ve had better, he said, when a lover, settling back after sex, asked him how it had been. (New Yorker)
Scoop: Designer Lohan better not quit her day job Oct 5, 2009
Olivia Wilde stops by The Late Show, Hugh Grant tees it up in Scotland, Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy hit the red carpet in L.A. and more. more photos. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Soprano family values Oct 4, 2009
Ben Stiller and Jim Carrey are in hairy situations. and for once, i.. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
A time for civility? What about truth? Sep 22, 2009
Jim Carrey played a character in the movie "Liar, Liar" who was incapable of dissembling. Think of all the problems we'd no longer have to live with if everyone was like that: no more John Edwards family surprises, no more suburban neighbors saying about the latest serial killer, "He seemed like such a nice guy." There might be a few messes to clean up here and there, but that's what cops and courts are for. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Click to read:U.S. to Propose 'Net Neutrality' Rules Sep 20, 2009
I don't call myself the cable guy because of a stupid Jim Carrey movie. by jxknowles September 19, 2009 10:26 PM EDT. (CBS News)
9-19-09, 12:30am EST: Just now was enjoying MGM-HD movie "10 To Midnight" and the... Sep 19, 2009
The lineup will showcase such star-making turns as George Clooney (Sunset Beat), Katie Holmes (Disturbing Behavior), Will Smith (Six Degrees of Separation), Jim Carrey (Once Bitten), Reese Witherspoon (The Man in the Moon), Sharon Stone (Stardust Memories), Keira Knightley (Innocent Lies), Anne Hathaway (Nicholas Nickleby), Drew Barrymore (Bogie), Daniel Day-Lewis (Sunday Bloody Sunday), Winona Ryder (1969), Gary Oldman (Sid and Nancy), Ethan Hawke (Mystery Date), Uma Thurman (Johnny Be Good)... (Multichannel News)
Kanye West Compares His Life To 'Truman Show' In Blog Post Sep 19, 2009
Another day in the Truman Show AKA my life (VHI.com -- Music News)
The War Room Sep 19, 2009
How can a USC special teams play have a connection to a Jim Carrey movie. The Trojans have had plenty of stars come to games, but Carrey isn't one of them. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
Fall 2009 movie preview Sep 18, 2009
It is if you're using the creepy animation technique Robert Zemeckis tried to no success in "The Polar Express." This time out, he says he has it fixed and he's testing the waters with Jim Carrey as Scrooge (and just about everyone else). It's 3-D, too, so you can imagine Mr. Scrooge's cane is going to reach out and bop you on the head if you try texting during the dull parts. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Daily guide to television and radio Sep 17, 2009
A mask transforms a meek banker (Jim Carrey) into a suave superhero. PG-13 (1994). (Boston Globe)
Meyers Movie Blog #7 - Back To School Sep 17, 2009
Teammate - Power - City/Area Protected - Time Travel - Philadelphia - Slow Time - Berlin, Germany - Control The Sun's Rays (specifically to give people painful sunburns) - Hawaii - Freeze People - Dublin,Ireland - The Force - Georgetown, Cayman Islands - Fly - The World - Sonic Speed - Victoria, British Columbia - Super Strength - Canada - Be The Mask (Jim Carrey) - Ottawa - Invincibility - The Streets of B-Rock - Be a Transformer - AmericaMike Marcou - Immortality - New York City - Fly - The... (Umassathletics.com)
BFR Season Predictions Sep 15, 2009
Like Jim Carrey in the movie 23, it is to my belief that the Lake Erie dwellers will end up with the record they have accrued the past three years. Although optimism is as high as it has been in the past nine playoff-less seasons, a letdown is inevitable. (BillsReport.com)
Giraffe dies on Franklin Park Zoo film set Sep 15, 2009
Tweet, the beloved giraffe who rose to animal fame as a star in the classic Toys R Us commercials, who provided laughs alongside Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, died Friday after filming his latest movie at the Franklin Park Zoo. The 18-year-old giraffe apparently collapsed in his enclosure at the zoo while feeding and in the care of his trainer, according to a group that monitors animals on film sets. (Boston Globe)
Starring Mark, Will and a few of them Sep 14, 2009
"I'm like a Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx slash Denzel Washington-type of actor because I can change up in different looks," said Hollywood, who sported an all-yellow outfit and ski goggles. Bearded and kilt-wearing Monk Schane-Lydon, 43, of Canaan, works at an instructional technology specialist at Bard College at Simon's Rock in Great Barrington, Mass. (Albany Times Union)
A look at this fall’s movies Sep 13, 2009
A Christmas Carol Robert Zemeckis ( The Polar Express ) dares to work his motion-capture magic again, this time on Charles Dickens, with Jim Carrey playing several parts in the tale of poor old parsimonious Ebenezer Scrooge. The Fantastic Mr. Fox This might be a brutal year to get one of the three slots in the Oscars animation category - if you care about that sort of thing. (Boston Globe)
