Top Entertainment Stories Pie-splattered comedian Soupy Sales dies at 83 Oct 25, 2009
His influence was also obvious in the Pee-Wee Herman character created by Paul Reubens. Sales returned from the Navy after World War II and became a 20-a-week reporter at a West Virginia radio station. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
'Nightmare' is back for Halloween Oct 23, 2009
Cast: Chris Sarandon, Paul Reubens, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix Produced by: Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi Directed by: Henry Selick Written by: Tim Burton, Caroline Thompson, Michael McDowell. Grade: A. (Fresno Bee)
Soupy Sales Dies Oct 23, 2009
His influence was also obvious in the Pee-Wee Herman character created by Paul Reubens. Sales is survived by his wife, Trudy, and two sons, Hunt and Tony, a pair of musicians who backed David Bowie in the band Tin Machine. (Fox News)
Pee Wee Herman Coming Downtown Oct 8, 2009
The stage show, strictly for grown-ups, features the character created by comedian Paul Reubens in 1981. Also appearing in the stage show will be Chairry the talking chair, Jambi the Genie, Mailman Mike and other characters form the TV series. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Precious film at NYFF Oct 5, 2009
"Life During Wartime"), with the cinematic odd couple of Paul Reubens (a k a Pee-wee Herman) and Charlotte Rampling ... And from the USA, Todd Solandz ("Life During Wartime"), with the cinematic odd couple of Paul Reubens (a k a Pee-wee Herman) and Charlotte Rampling. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Nancy Franklin: A strikeout in NBC’s primetime line-up. Sep 30, 2009
(The second week of the show, the doors provided a mild sight gag Paul Reubens, in Pee-wee Herman persona, banging into them. Leno stands on a thrust platform to deliver his monologue; the platform has an image on it that will be familiar to people over fifty it s a takeoff on the old black-and-white TV test-pattern designs. (New Yorker)
Fest of the world Sep 24, 2009
LIFE DURING WARTIME : Todd Solondz directs Paul Reubens (a k a Pee-wee Herman) and Charlotte Rampling, an odd couple if ever there was one, in this dark comedy about sexual obsession ... LIFE DURING WARTIME : Todd Solondz directs Paul Reubens (a k a Pee-wee Herman) and Charlotte Rampling, an odd couple if ever there was one, in this dark comedy about sexual obsession. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
ANOTHER TAKE ON TORONTO: The 'Arizona Republic's Goodyblog Sep 12, 2009
" Can they make a movie version of Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel without it being depressingly bleak? Bit of a challenge, seems like. I'm also intrigued by "A Serious Man," mostly because it's a Coen brothers film, and I'm always intrigued by them. I'm also curious about "Life During Wartime," for several reasons. It's written and directed by Todd Solondz, for one thing. It stars Ally Sheedy, and I sort of wondered what became of her. Also in the cast: Paul Reubens. Pee Wee! We... (USA Today -- Life)
Rolling Stones Guitarist Death Re-examined Sep 1, 2009
Though often tied to comic actor Paul Reubens, the two have never been seen together in public. Still many in law-enforcement believe Reubens is somehow involved and could be responsible for Herman's death. (CBS News)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 23-29 Aug 20, 2009
Actor Paul Reubens (Pee-Wee Herman) is 57. Guitarist Alex Lifeson of Rush is 56. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Pee-wee Herman to return after 20 years Aug 12, 2009
Comedian Paul Reubens will bring back character for L.A. stage show. Gus Ruelas / ReutersActor Paul Reubens, seen here in 2007,is bringing back his beloved character in a stage show this coming November at the Music Box at The Fonda in Hollywood ... Actor Paul Reubens is bringing back his beloved character in a stage show this coming November at the Music Box at The Fonda in Hollywood. (MSNBC -- News)
Blowing Up Your Company Gets Raised to Art Form Aug 6, 2009
Think what happened to the career of Pee Wee Herman actor Paul Reubens after he was for indecent exposure at an adult-movie theater in 1991, and that should give you an idea of how damaging Hurons scandal may get. Huron had built a reputation as a Mr. Fix-It for companies embroiled in accounting messes. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Elton John ends 5-year run in Las Vegas Apr 28, 2009
The offbeat music videos included appearances by singer Justin Timberlake, actress Pamela Anderson and actor Paul Reubens. One day I might even see you in Vegas, OK. (MSNBC -- News)
Nickelodeon Establishes Endowed Scholarship at CalArts School of Film/Video Apr 18, 2009
Alan Smart (SpongeBob SquarePants), Craig McCracken (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends), Don Cheadle (Crash), Ed Harris (The Truman Show), Paul Reubens (Pee-wee's Playhouse), and Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation), among others. About CalArts School of Film/Video. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kristy Swanson weds Lloyd Eisler Feb 8, 2009
At the reception, guests, including actors Paul Reubens and Maeve Quinlan, dined on filet mignon and a four-tier wedding cake. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- News)
