List: AFI awards nominees Oct 29, 2009
AFI AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS * Bea Viegas, Balibo * Maeve Dermody, Beautiful Kate * Rachel Griffiths, Beautiful Kate * Mitjili Gibson, Samson & Delilah. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hay, there's still hope for Brown Oct 29, 2009
Beautiful Kate scored 10 nominations - including best actress for newcomer Sophie Lowe and best supporting actress for both Maeve Dermody and Rachel Griffiths - while Blessed, Mao's Last Dancer and the animated Mary and Max rounded out the other three of the record six films in line for the best film category this year. Australia claimed nine nominations but in mostly technical categories such as best sound and best costume design for Catherine Martin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
On the prowl Oct 19, 2009
On ABC s Brothers & Sisters, eldest Walker sibling Sarah (Rachel Griffiths), who hasn t had a story line in years, goes to Paris on an innocent business trip and brings back Gilles Marini ( Dancing with the Stars ) as a super-sexy souvenir ... On ABC s Brothers & Sisters, eldest Walker sibling Sarah (Rachel Griffiths), who hasn t had a story line in years, goes to Paris on an innocent business trip and brings back Gilles Marini ( Dancing with the Stars ) as a super-sexy souvenir. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A story of love is also one of transgression Aug 1, 2009
When Ned (Ben Mendelsohn) returns home to his sister (Rachel Griffiths) and dying father (Brown) he relives the death of his younger sister Kate (Sophie Lowe) and the sexual relationship they shared during their teens. The film is based on the American novel by Newton Thornburg. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Australians in action Jul 19, 2009
Rachel Griffiths (Brothers rs) Melbourne-born Griffiths, 41, got her big break when she was cast, alongside Toni Collette, in the 1994 film Muriels Wedding. She followed this up with yet another winning performance in Jude. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tonight's TV Jun 29, 2009
Despite some tonal shifts since its debut, this four-year-old series has matured into an engaging drama, lifted from mere soap by excellent performances from Sally Field, Rachel Griffiths and Calista Flockhart. Tonight, Tommy (Balthazar Getty) is in trouble and on the run in Mexico, so a family meeting is called to tackle the problem. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Ward heading in right direction Jun 16, 2009
However, Rachel Griffiths, who returned to Australia for the making of the film last year, did not attend as she is heavily pregnant with her third child, due next month. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Entry is novel experience for Ward and Brown May 15, 2009
As well as producing, Brown stars alongside Rachel Griffiths and Ben Mendelsohn. "I'm definitely a nicer director to his actor than he is producer to his director," Ward said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Festival plans to push hard, pucker up and freak out May 15, 2009
This year there are three - Steve Jacobs's Disgrace, an adaptation of a J.M. Coetzee novel that has already won a prize at the Toronto International Film Festival, actress-turned-director Rachel Ward's evocative rural drama Beautiful Kate, which stars Ben Mendelsohn, Bryan Brown and Rachel Griffiths, and Khoa Do's Vietnamese refugee memoir Missing Water, his follow-up to The Finished People and Footy Legends. There will be extra emphasis on Australian documentaries, a traditional strength at the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A mother lode of entertaining TV moms May 10, 2009
She kept no parental boundaries with her daughter Brenda (Rachel Griffiths) and son Billy (Jeremy Sisto), who both emerged from childhood with serious emotional issues. After her husband died, she became lovers with her son's ex-lover and art teacher. (Boston Globe)
Crims get a lode May 4, 2009
Hundreds of fans packed bleachers on either side of the red carpet from late afternoon, and the celebrity guest list, which included the media heir Lachlan Murdoch and his wife, Sarah, the former model and host of Australia's Next, the Los Angeles-based Brothers & Sisters star Rachel Griffiths and the former multiple-Gold Logie winner. Top Model. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Gibney rocks rafters with Logies May 4, 2009
The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper. Andrew MurfettMay 4, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Logies, Logies, Logies May 4, 2009
" There was a late charge in voting for Smith, thanks to a surge of nostalgia around the departure this year of his Neighbours character, television's most beloved fuddy-duddy, Harold Bishop. Voting for the Gold Logie was by SMS. In the days leading up to the event each network ran commercials campaigning for their candidates. Gibney won the Gold (and also the Silver Logie for most popular actress) for her role as Julie Rafter in Seven's Packed to the Rafters. She has had 20 Logie nominations... (Sydney Morning Herald)
A day in the Lives of soap-star royalty May 3, 2009
The television couple are due to stroll up the red carpet alongside other celebrity guests including singer Annie Lennox, actress Rachel Griffiths, Carson Kressley and host Gretel Killeen. The soap has been on-air for 43 years, with one of the most well-known storylines including a 1984 spin on Gone With The Wind, in which Bo and Hope Brady hide out on a plantation dressed up as Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Great Scot! Sweet dreams are made for the Logies May 2, 2009
The guest list for the ceremony includes actor Rachel Griffiths (Brothers & Sisters), former gold Logie winner Lisa McCune, Sarah and Lachlan Murdoch, Shaun Micallef, Wil Anderson, George Negus and Steve Bisley. Voting has closed for all awards bar the gold Logie, which remains open until 8pm tomorrow night. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Stars set for Aussie TV's night of nights May 1, 2009
Organisers have promised a "star-studded" line-up, with celebrity guests including Annie Lennox and Rachel Griffiths. Eight personalities are vying for the coveted Gold Logie, including last year's winner Kate Ritchie and three-time winner Rove McManus. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rise and shine Mar 28, 2009
Sydneysider Yael Stone first brushed fame as Rachel Griffiths' daughter in Me Myself I as an unassuming 13-year-old ... Last year Dermody kept up with her studies, filmed her third feature, Beautiful Kate (a mystery drama featuring Bryan Brown, Ben Mendelsohn and Rachel Griffiths) and impressed critics in a gritty and gripping production of Killer Joe at Belvoir St Theatre. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Pregnant primetime TV ladies are everywhere Mar 14, 2009
Primetime prop managers are being put to work covering up the blooming baby bumps of stars including Alyson Hannigan and Cobie Smulders from How I Met Your Mother, Rachel Griffiths from Brothers and Sisters, Kelly Rutherford from Gossip Girl, and Chyler Leigh, who plays Meredith Greys little sister Lexie, on Greys Anatomy. . (MSNBC -- Television)
Hallmark Channel Welcomes 'Golden Girls' With Sunday Marathon Mar 1, 2009
On March 21, it has scheduled a full afternoon and evening from the "Hallmark Hall of Fame Collection," including the premiere of Plainsong, starring Aidan Quinn (Benny & Joon), Rachel Griffiths (Brothers & Sisters) and America Ferrera (Ugly Betty). The following Saturday, Hallmark will rev up a 13-hour "Super Adventure Movie Marathon," featuring the service's best original movies in the genre, plus the network's premiere of Journey to the Center of the Earth, starring Rick Schroder (24) and... (Multichannel News)
The World's Biggest Movie Stars Sparkle in Platinum Jewelry at the 81st Academy Awards Feb 23, 2009
Rachel Griffiths (Vanity Fair Party) - Platinum and diamond bangles and earrings by Neil Lane. Tichina Arnold - Platinum bracelet, earrings, ring and necklace from the Calderoni collection by Damiani ($120,000 total). (PR Newswire)
First Ledger scholarship awarded Feb 21, 2009
The award was judged by a panel of Ledger's close friends and colleagues including Australian actress Rachel Griffiths ... In presenting the award, Jordan told the guests: "Rachel Griffiths said 'How do we judge this? Are we looking for the next Heath Ledger?' "We all said 'No. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Heath Ledger could help Oliver reach the stars Feb 20, 2009
The scholarship, including $US10,000 ($15,550) and Qantas flights between Australia and the US, was judged by a panel of Ledger's close friends and colleagues, including Gregor Jordan, who directed Ledger in Two Hands and Ned Kelly, his US agent Steve Alexander, Ann Fay, who cast Ledger in his first TV series and Australian actress Rachel Griffiths. Rachel Griffiths said 'How do we judge this. (WA today)
Lather and lace Feb 14, 2009
I love Sally Field and Rachel Griffiths but is this thing starting to smell like The Bold And The Beautiful with better crockery. The super-soaps have ramped up the juice, pumped up the volume and Botoxed the storylines to give even more than we ever asked for. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Kidman donates to bushfire appeal Feb 13, 2009
"As Australians, I think the biggest thing is that no matter where you are in the world, we support each other and we rally. "That's why we wanted to show our support and we would like to donate A$500,000 on behalf of our family to the families that need it now," the actress said. My heart goes out to all the people and animals who have been affected Ellen DeGeneres Kidman and Urban are are among more than 150 leading politicians, musicians, sports stars and actors, who took part in the telethon... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Stay in Touch Feb 8, 2009
" I asked readers to create their own list, and this is how the voting went: The coolest people in Australian entertainment (readers' choice) 1 Chris Lilley (creator of Summer Heights High) 2 Juanita Phillips (ABC newsreader) 3 Andrew Denton (ABC interviewer) 4 Myf Warhurst (Triple J broadcaster and panellist on Spicks and Specks) 5 Sam Neill (actor) 6 Toni Collette (actor) 7 Dave Graney (singer, songwriter, comedian) 8 Rachel Griffiths (actor) 9 Wil Anderson (comedian, former host of The... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
