Gangster glory Aug 7, 2009
" The Paris-born Vincent Cassel shot to fame in gritty urban drama La Haine Earlier this year both Cassel and Richet received Cesars - France's equivalent of the Oscar - for their work on the films. The actor's award came 13 years after his first nomination, prompted by his breakthrough role in provocative urban drama La Haine. Cassel's movies since have ranged from violent rape drama Irreversible and historical epic Elizabeth to the more light-hearted Shrek and Ocean's Twelve. But he remains... (BBC News -- Europe)
Can diamond 'Dogs stop the slide? May 14, 2009
That's where the defending national champion Fresno State baseball team finds itself -- on the verge of becoming a sports version of "Caddyshack II," "Ocean's Twelve," "Legally Blonde 2," "Dumb and Dumberer" or any other lousy movie sequel. DARRELL WONG / THE FRESNO BEE. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Is Julia Roberts Still Queen of the Box Office? Mar 21, 2009
There's been voice work (Charlotte's Web) and favors to friends, including two irritatingly meta parts for Steven Soderbergh, in Full Frontal and Ocean's Twelve. (Addressing the self-spoofing, she told Allure recently, "I'm just lazy. It's so easy.") In 2004, just before her motherhood-necessitated work slowdown, she veered into intriguing adult territory with Owen in Closer, projecting a chilliness that felt a bit forced but suggested she was willing to forgo audience adulation. (Time.com)
Julia bans child actors Mar 10, 2009
Roberts added Owen was a welcome "relief" from working with her 'Ocean's Twelve' co-stars George Clooney and Brad Pitt, who constantly tried to prank her during shooting. She added to People magazine: "What a relief. I didn't have to check the toilet for anything or the light bulbs or the phone. It was just good old-fashioned friendship.". (iAfrica.com)
Jones steps into role of president on '24' Mar 9, 2009
" The Tennessee native's film credits include "Ocean's Twelve," "Erin Brockovich," "The Horse Whisperer" and "The Village. " Working on "24" is a big change for Jones. In a stage production or movie, she knows where her character starts and where it ends. The "24" actors only see their scripts one week at a time. "It's interesting because on stage you know the beginning, the middle and the end and you can sculpt and create the arc through to the end of the evening. (Erie Times-News, PA)
