Hollywood's highest Nov 18, 2009
Depp recently vowed to save Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage from financial ruin after because of a massive unpaid tax bill. The star pledged to support the Con Air'actor through his plight because of the assistance he gave him when he was first trying to make it in Hollywood. (The Age, Australia)
Top Ten Classic Rom-Com Movie Renta... Nov 17, 2009
Moonstruck (1987): Cher won an Oscar for her performance in this film as the unlucky-in-love woman who finally falls in love (with the wrong man); also stars Nicolas Cage and Olympia Dukakis, directed by Norman Jewison. Harold and Maude (1971): Perhaps the most non-traditional romantic pairing ever written, Hal Ashby directs Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort in this coming-of-age comedy about suicide and May-December love. (Suite101.com)
Regions forecloses on Nicolas Cage's New Orleans homes Nov 17, 2009
Regions forecloses on actor Nicolas Cage's New Orleans homes - Birmingham Business Journal ... Regions forecloses on actor Nicolas Cage's New Orleans homes ... Actor Nicolas Cage owes more than $6 million in back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Werner Herzog and Nicolas Cage: Partners in crime Nov 17, 2009
In "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans," Nicolas Cage portrays a cop of unwavering commitment: He never lets his duty to protect and serve stand in the way of a hard-core drug binge. As a homicide detective policing the Big Easy's toughest precincts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, he snorts cocaine at crime scenes, blows marijuana smoke in the face of a suspected perp and whips out his "lucky crack pipe" to the amazement of a local drug kingpin. (FOX59, IN)
Review: Wildness intact, 'Bad Lieutenant' returns Nov 17, 2009
When a security guard finds McDonagh (Nicolas Cage) behind the pharmacist counter rooting around for his Vicodin prescription because he's tired of waiting, the guard is reasonably skeptical when McDonagh says he's a cop. McDonagh, gangly in a gray suit, thrusts his pelvis out, his gun flapping: "What's that look like?". (Nola.com -- Sports)
Best bets: Jacob gets to howl in New Moon Nov 16, 2009
In The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, Nicolas Cage stars as a drug-addled detective in post-Katrina New Orleans. Variety wrote, The film is offbeat, silly, disarming and loopy all at the same time. (MSNBC -- News)
Woo hoo for Woo Nov 16, 2009
"Face/Off"(1997), featuring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage; and ... Woo found it was much easier to work in China than in Hollywood, where his blockbusters include "Hard Target" (1993), with Jean-Claude Van Damme; "Face/Off" (1997), featuring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage; and "Mission: Impossible II" (2000), starring Tom Cruise. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Full steam ahead Nov 15, 2009
It starts off with the death of Toby, the son of scientist Dr Tenma (voice of Nicolas Cage), in a freak accident. Unable to deal with the loss, Dr Tenma builds a robot with a striking resemblance in appearance and personality to his son. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tidbits: Lohan lashes out at dad: I hate him so much Nov 12, 2009
" Though Jolie and Voight made past attempts to reunite throughout their long-standing rift, the actress has had little to say to her father since he spoke to the press about her serious mental problems in 2002. That makes the peacemaking party in this latest reunion all the more surprising. Angie made the initial contact, an insider told the magazine. Dish on the flyThose responsible for the early Oscar buzz surrounding Sandra Bullocks performance as unexpected mother figure to... (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Apocalypse now and then: Tracing disaster films from ‘2012’ to ‘When Worlds Collide’ Nov 8, 2009
Both Demi Moore, in The Seventh Sign (1988), and Nicolas Cage, in Knowing (2009), rather spectacularly bump up against the end of days. The Left Behind trilogy (2000, 2002, 2005), based on the best-selling series of Christian sci-fi novels, looks on the bright side of the end of the world - since, from a believing perspective, the end of this world means the beginning of a better world. (Boston Globe)
Lionsgate Music, in Association With Matriarch/Geffen Records, Announces Release of Soundtrack to Lee Daniels' Highly Anticipated Film PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE Nov 6, 2009
Additional upcoming projects include the Jim Sheridan film BROTHERS, scheduled for release in December featuring music from U2, as well as music for such upcoming films as THE EXPENDABLES, starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and Jet Li, FIVE KILLERS, starring Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher, KICK-ASS, starring Nicolas Cage, and Academy Award winning director Paul Haggis' THE NEXT THREE DAYS, starring Russell Crowe. The Lionsgate Music team is also working on the Starz. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cage, Aames' Lifestyles of the Broke & Famous Nov 5, 2009
Celebrity Money Woes: Willie Ames Rebounds, Nicolas Cage Sues - ABC News ... H'Wood Financial Woes: Willie Aames Rebounds, Nicolas Cage Sues ... Willie Aames Reportedly Plans to Become a Financial Adviser; Nicolas Cage Sues Former Business Manager. (ABC News -- Business)
Not hair-raising, but ‘Asto Boy' is quality entertainment Oct 30, 2009
Astro Boy begins his existence as a real boy, Toby (voiced by Freddie Highmore), son of famous scientist Dr. Tenma (voiced wonderfully by Nicolas Cage), creator of complex, intelligent robots whose sole purpose lies in serving humans in this case the humans who inhabit Metro City, a sky island that broke away from a dying Earth. In Metro City, life is good and robots and humans live in harmony. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
U.N.: Can halt violence against women Oct 30, 2009
Latest news, Latest News Headlines, news articles, news video, news photos - UPI.com (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Tax Problems of the Stars Oct 27, 2009
Nicolas Cage is hardly the first Hollywood star to face tax issues. News broke recently that Nicolas Cage is suing his business manager, Samuel J. Levin, for incompetence that caused him huge tax liabilities and "catastrophic financial losses.". (Fox News)
Vampire boom latest Hollywood film trend Oct 25, 2009
"Ours is this whole other universe for vampires that have nothing to do with Dracula or good-looking teenagers making out. It's this crazy underworld that exists, more like 'Harry Potter' than 'Twilight,' because the regular human world doesn't even know they're there." While their popularity may ebb and flow, vampires always will have a place in the audience's heart, said Nicolas Cage, who starred in 1989's "Vampire's Kiss" and was a producer on 2000's "Shadow of the Vampire." "The vampire is... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Exclusive Astro Boy Video Interviews Oct 25, 2009
The film, set in futuristic Metro City, is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Dr. Tenma (Nicolas Cage). Powered by positive "blue" energy, Astro Boy (Highmore) is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. (ComingSoon.net)
Movie capsules Oct 25, 2009
Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, and Donald Sutherland also aurally appear. (94 min., PG) (Ty Burr). (Boston Globe)
Astro Boy is wonderful robot romp Oct 24, 2009
Teenage Toby Tenma (voiced by Freddie Highmore, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) idolizes his father Dr. Tenma (Nicolas Cage), who runs the powerful Ministry of Science in Metro City, a utopia that floats above the polluted and scrap-covered Earth ... Starring: Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nicolas Cage, Samuel L. Jackson, Charlize Theron, Bill NighyDirector: David BowersRun time: 1 hour, 34 minutesMPAA rating: PG. (MSNBC -- News)
Review: 'Astro Boy' Oct 24, 2009
With the voices of Freddie Highmore and Nicolas Cage ... Voiced by Freddie Highmore, he looks and sounds like a real child - a boy named Toby who tragically expires in the first few scenes, prompting his grief-stricken inventor dad (Nicolas Cage) to build a precise robotic simulacrum ... With the voices of Freddie Highmore and Nicolas Cage. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Astro Boy: Sweet Sci-Fi for Your Inner Child Oct 23, 2009
Dr. Tenma (voiced by Nicolas Cage in noble-mopey mode) is the leading scientist in Metro City, a floating Utopia of the future where robots do most of the work for humans. Tenma is devoted to his son Toby (Freddie Highmore, of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), a boy genius who's also a nice kid. (Time.com)
Not much story to propel 'Astro,' but action keeps it from crashing Oct 23, 2009
Astro Boy* * (out of four)Voices: Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nicolas Cage, Nathan Lane, Eugene Levy, Donald Sutherland, Bill NighyDirector: David BowersDistributor: Summit EntertainmentRating: PG for some action and peril, and brief mild languageRunning time: 1 hour, 34 minutesOpens Friday nationwide. By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY feels as if it were cobbled together from extraneous parts. (USA Today -- Life)
Astro Boy - Film Review Oct 23, 2009
Nicolas Cage and Kristen Bell Lend their Voices in Cartoon Adventure ... Set in the future, on the sky-floating Metro City, scientist and father, Dr. Tenma (Nicolas Cage) is making a presentation at the Ministry of Science ... Astro Boy features the voices of Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nicolas Cage, Donald Sutherland, Nathan Lane, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucas and Bill Nighy. (Suite101.com)
Film review: 'Astro Boy' gets two stars out of five Oct 23, 2009
" (AP Photo/Summit Entertainment)AP By Roger Moore The Orlando Sentinel October 23, 2009 2:00 AM Lovely dollops of wit and warmth float through the big screen version of "Astro Boy," the latest Japanese TV cartoon to make it to the big screen. But the look, themes and slam-bang "Transformers" violence of that 1960s animated series make this every bit as dated as "Speed Racer," even if it is easier to watch.It's about a Pinocchio with rocket engines for legs, x-ray eyes and a swirly... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Astro-nomical Oct 23, 2009
It's where government scientist Dr. Tenma (voiced by Nicolas Cage) builds and programs a robot replica of Toby, the son he loses in a horrible accident ... It's where government scientist Dr. Tenma (voiced by Nicolas Cage) builds and programs a robot replica of Toby, the son he loses in a horrible accident. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
‘Astro Boy’ a rocket-powered twist on Pinocchio tale Oct 23, 2009
Robots of all shapes and kinds serve mankind, and their inventor, Dr. Tenma (voiced by Nicolas Cage), is about to unveil his greatest cyborg yet, a peaceful warrior fueled by blue-core energy from outer space ... Starring: the voices of Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Bill Nighy, Donald Sutherland. (Boston Globe)
Mini movie reviews Oct 22, 2009
ASTRO BOY ( **, PG): The computer-animated adventures of a boy robot (voiced by Freddie Highmore) and his scientist creator (Nicolas Cage). Augusta Exchange, Evans, Aiken. (The Augusta Chronicle)
What's Playing Oct 22, 2009
Astro Boy - The computer-animated adventures of a boy robot (voiced by Freddie Highmore) and his scientist creator (Nicolas Cage). (Rene Rodriguez, McClatchy Newspapers) 94 min. PG. Carmike: 1:45, 4:30, 7:10 and 9:30 p.m. daily starting Friday; Beechwood: 5:10, 7:30 and 9:55 p.m. daily starting Friday, with additional shows at 12:30 and 2:50 p.m. Friday-Sunday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hollywoods vampire obsession may bleed out Oct 21, 2009
While their popularity may ebb and flow, vampires always will have a place in the audience's heart, said Nicolas Cage, who starred in 1989's "Vampire's Kiss" and was a producer on 2000's "Shadow of the Vampire.". "The vampire is always going to be fascinating," Cage said. (MSNBC -- News)
Movie Review: The animated family film 'Astro Boy' never really takes flight Oct 20, 2009
The jokes aren't all that funny and the father-son relationship between Astro Boy (Highmore) and brilliant scientist Dr. Tenma (a typically lethargic and curiously cast Nicolas Cage) isn't all that moving. There's a lot going on, but none of it ever really grabs you. (FOX61, CT)
Nicolas Cage sells castle to pay bills Oct 20, 2009
Actor Nicolas Cage (L) and his wife Alice Kim arrive at the gala for the film "Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans" at the 34th Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto September 15, 2009 ... BEIJING, Oct. 20 (Xinhuanet) -- Though Nicolas Cage may have found American "National Treasure" twice, the Oscar winner still has to sell his castle in U.K. to pay bills. (Xinhuanet, China)
Daily television and radio listings Oct 20, 2009
An ex-Marine (Nicolas Cage) is mistaken for a hit man. R (1993). (Boston Globe)
Cage sues ex-manager Oct 20, 2009
Nicolas Cage is suing his former business manager for R160-million. The 45-year-old actor who owes over R48-million in unpaid tax and has been forced to put several of his properties on the market filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles on Friday, claiming Samuel Levin caused him huge financial losses by making bad investments. (iAfrica.com)
TMZ Reports: Nicolas Cage sues biz manager for 'financial ruin' Oct 19, 2009
TMZ Reports: Nicolas Cage sues biz manager for 'financial ruin ... Nicolas Cage, who has made untold millions over a long career, says his business manager has sent him "down a path toward financial ruin" and he wants $20 million minimum to repair the damage. (FOX59, IN)
Nicolas Cage Sues Former Biz Manager Oct 19, 2009
SHAUN CURRY/AFP/Getty ImagesNicolas Cage ... LOS ANGELES -- Nicolas Cage sued his former business manager for $20 million on Friday, claiming bad advice and mismanagement led him toward financial ruin. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Cage sues ex-manager over finances Oct 18, 2009
Nicolas Cage sued his former business manager for $20 million yesterday, claiming bad advice and mismanagement led him toward financial ruin. Cage filed the lawsuit against Samuel J. Levin and his firm. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 17, 2009
The Oscar-winner Nicolas Cage is suing his former business manager for $20 million (12m), accusing him of leading the actor "down a path toward financial ruin," court documents showed on Friday. Pakistan's army has begun a major offensive operation against Taliban militants in South Waziristan. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Nicolas Cage Owes How Much to the IRS?! Oct 13, 2009
Nicolas Cage Among Hollywood Stars Facing Money Woes - ABC News ... Latest Celeb Money Meltdown: Nicolas Cage ... Actor Nicolas Cage Owes More Than $6 Million to the IRS. (ABC News -- Business)
* Japans Astro Boy to do battle with Hollywood Oct 11, 2009
For their English-language version, Freddie Highmore (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and Oscar-winner Nicolas Cage will provide the voices for the lead roles X Astro Boy and Dr Tenma, the scientist who builds the robot. Its always tricky to ask a filmmaker about their production, but I feel hugely confident, Cheung said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Boy's own adventure Oct 9, 2009
For those unfamiliar with the pint-sized hero, Astro Boy tells the story of a robot 00004000 created by scientist Doctor Tenma (voiced by Nicolas Cage) who is so bereft after losing his son, he tries to recreate his beloved boy in a mechanical form ... Director David Bowers Stars Nicolas Cage, Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane Rated PG. Out Thursday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Fall Film Releases 2009 Oct 9, 2009
Starring: Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane and Bill Nighy. Oct. 30. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Go Astro Boy Crazy Oct 1, 2009
Astro Boy, about a young robot with incredible powers, stars the voice talents of Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Donald Sutherland, Kristen Bell, Eugene Levy and David Alan Grier. To catch Astro Boy in person, head on down to these venues between 2pm to 5pm. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Imagi Secures Mainland China Co-Production Status Sep 30, 2009
The CG-animated motion picture features the voices of Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucas, Bill Nighy, Donald Sutherland and Nicolas Cage as 'Dr. Tenma. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Columbia revs up second 'Ghost Rider' Sep 24, 2009
David Goyer is in early talks to create the story and supervise writers for a film expected to once again star Nicolas Cage, who played the highly flammable cyclist in the 2007 original. Through a spokesperson, Goyer said he hadnt signed on yet. (Variety)
Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host' To Become A Movie Sep 24, 2009
Niccol's writer/director credits include the Ethan Hawke sci-fi flick "Gattaca" and the Nicolas Cage action movie "Lord of War." Niccol also wrote the Jim Carrey-starring "The Truman Show." According to the Variety report, producers first began to consider Niccol after Meyer said her favorite sci-fi films were "Gattaca" and "Truman.". Meyer had previously rejected bids to adapt "Host," but eventually gave the OK after producers made a substantial offer and a displayed a willingness to... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Lost in 'Brown' bomber Sep 24, 2009
Sounds way too similar to National Treasure with Nicolas Cage. Well written article, though. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
New era for Disney as studio chief steps down Sep 19, 2009
" Pirates! Miley! Disney dishes on new films at D23 Johnny Depp, Miley Cyrus, John Travolta, Tim Burton, Nicolas Cage and the Muppets are all set to appear in upcoming Disney films, and they came to the Anaheim Convention Center to tell fans in person. They joined Walt Disney Studios Chairman Dick Cook on Friday at the D23 Expo, Disney's answer to Comic-Con, for a presentation on the studio's forthcoming film slate. Depp was welcomed with raucous applause as he sailed onstage in a pirate ship... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Man killed in Big Island crash was assistant to Nicolas Cage Sep 16, 2009
A man who was killed Sept. 6 on the Big Island in an accident involving a breakaway trailer carrying three outrigger canoes was a personal assistant to actor Nicolas Cage and before that to Warren Beatty. Hawaii County police yesterday identified him as 49-year-old Michael Davison of California. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Disney to remake Yellow Submarine Sep 14, 2009
The announcements were made at a four-day fan convention in California, that featured appearances from Depp, Tim Burton, Miley Cyrus and Nicolas Cage. John Travolta also turned up with wife Kelly Preston. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' coming in 2011 Sep 12, 2009
"Cook announced another Burton-Disney project: The studio will release a feature-length version of Burton's animated short film, "Frankenweenie. "Cage came to unveil the trailer for "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," an adventure film based on "Fantasia" set for release next summer."To me, 'Fantasia' is the most beautiful movie ever made," Cage said.He also agreed on the spot to appear in another "National Treasure" film.A cast of 24 Muppets performed "Rainbow Connection" aboard an old-fashioned... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Informant!: Corporate Whistleblowing with a Twist Sep 12, 2009
Corporate Whistleblowing with a Twist - TIME. " Whitacre would become the highest-ranking businessman ever to blow the whistle on his own company, and ADM would pay $500 million in penalties. Didn't they do this story a decade ago and call it The Insider? Yes, but director Steven Soderbergh wanted The Informant! to go somewhere else down the rabbit hole of Whitacre's mystifying mind. He seems the sunniest symbol of corporate America and middle America: smart, pleasant, undemonstrative, with a... (Time.com)
The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Prepares to Greet Tens of Thousands of Visitors Sep 10, 2009
Making plans to host such celebrities as Nicolas Cage, Courteney Cox, Selena Gomez, Kelsey Grammer, Patricia Heaton, Tommy Kirk, Cody Linley, Paige O'Hara, Anika Noni Rose, Betty White and Robin Williams, who are among the luminaries attending the incredible event. Setting the stage for special announcements about the future of Disney theme parks. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Russia denies mystery ship was carrying missiles to Iran Sep 10, 2009
He says it reminds him of the Nicolas Cage film "Lord of War," in which a Russian-American uses his ties to the military to become the worlds largest illegal arms dealer. Kraska says that an attempt at weapons smuggling by military insiders followed by a coverup by Russia when it was discovered, is likely. (Christian Science Monitor)
Daily entertainment guide Sep 10, 2009
National Treasure: Book of Secrets 9:20 p.m. (WAM) Nicolas Cage returns in this formulaic sequel about a race to find an ancient city of gold. PG (2007). (Boston Globe)
Green Hornet Needs a Villain Sep 10, 2009
Nicolas Cage leaves project. by , IGN UK. (IGN FilmForce)
A filmmaking 'Education' Sep 10, 2009
Others set to join him include George Clooney, Megan Fox, Penelope Cruz, Nicolas Cage, Matt Damon, Colin Farrell, Bill Murray, Drew Barrymore, Demi Moore, Michael Cera, Viggo Mortensen, Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Edward Norton and Jennifer Connelly ... Others set to join him include George Clooney, Megan Fox, Penelope Cruz, Nicolas Cage, Matt Damon, Colin Farrell, Bill Murray, Drew Barrymore, Demi Moore, Michael Cera, Viggo Mortensen, Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Edward Norton and Jennifer... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Nicolas Cage brings "Bad Lieutenant" to Venice Sep 5, 2009
German director Werner Herzog (R), U.S. actress Eva Mendes (C) and U.S. actor Nicolas Cage attend the presentation of the film "Bad Lieutenant" during the 66th Venice International Film Festival at Venice Lido, on Sept. 4, 2009. (Xinhua/Wu Wei). (Xinhuanet, China)
No redemption for this Bad Lieutenant Sep 5, 2009
Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes and director Werner Herzog attenda photocall for "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans" at the 66th Venice Film Festival on Friday, Sept. 4 ... VENICE, Italy - German director Werner Herzog says his "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans," starring Nicolas Cage as a drug-addicted homicide detective and Eva Mendes as his prostitute girlfriend, has nothing to do with Abel Ferrara's 1992 cult classic starring Harvey Keitel ... Nicolas Cage promotes Bad... (MSNBC -- Movies)
Spotlight on Asia at Venice filmfest Sep 5, 2009
Screened out of competition on Friday was Werner Herzog's action-packed "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans" starring Nicolas Cage and Eva Mendes. The cop flick set in the Big Easy has nothing to do with Abel Ferrara's 1992 cult thriller "Bad Lieutenant" set in New York, Herzog insisted. (Yahoo! Asia News)
The PG's Fall Movie Preview Sep 3, 2009
" Oct. 9 "Couples Retreat": Comedy about Midwesterners who head for a tropical island resort so one pair can work on their marriage and the others vacation but they learn participation in couples therapy is not optional. Oct. 16 "The Road": Esquire magazine called it "the most important movie of the year," and Western Pennsylvania residents are certainly looking forward to it. Based on the Cormac McCarthy novel of the same name, it features Viggo Mortensen and young Kodi Smit-McPhee as father... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Expendables Pushed Sep 3, 2009
Matthew Vaughn's Kick-Ass, starring Nicolas Cage and Aaron Johnson, is based on the bestselling comic by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr. The Expendables stars Stallone, who also directed, along with a host of other action-film icons. Related Links. (IGN FilmForce)
Epic Sicilian film opens Venice Sep 3, 2009
Among the films in competition for the 66th festival this year are John Hillcoat's The Road, starring Charlize Theron and Viggo Mortensen; Werner Herzog's remake of The Bad Lieutenant, with Nicolas Cage taking the role originally played by Harvey Keitel; and French offering White Material, with Isabelle Huppert. American documentary film-maker Michael Moore is also returning to the festival circuit. (BBC News -- Europe)
Plunge in the Lido Sep 3, 2009
Nicolas Cage, Charlize Theron and Val Kilmer are just some of the stars attending the 66th Venice Film Festival. There are 24 films in competition for the festival's prestigious Golden Lion prize - which will be awarded by a jury headed by Taiwanese-born director Ang Lee. (BBC News -- Europe)
Playmate Marquardt finds her dream home Sep 1, 2009
Curtis-Hall, 52, appears in this summer's "Life Is Hot in Cracktown" and in "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans," starring Nicolas Cage. He directed episodes of "The Starter Wife," "Gossip Girl" and "Boston Legal" last year, and directed and wrote the screenplay for "Waist Deep" (2006). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Spike TV Announces Nominees for 'SCREAM 2009' - 'Star Trek' Tops List With 17 Nominations Sep 1, 2009
SCENE OF THE YEAR -------------------------------- -The Death Eaters Attack London; "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" -The Destruction of Manhattan; "Watchmen" -Space Dive onto Orbital Drill; "Star Trek" -The Seance; "Drag Me to Hell" -The Subway Crash; "Knowing" -The Swimming Pool Scene; "Let the Right One In" MOST MEMORABLE MUTILATION ------------------------- -The Arm Removal Surgery; "Splinter" -Arms Cut Off by Rotary Saw; "Watchmen" -The Eyeball Cake; "Drag Me to Hell" -Head Ripped... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)