Wahlberg and his girlfriend tie the knot Aug 3, 2009
Kaling says she d replace Brad Pitt and George Clooney with Taraji Henson and Rachel Weisz, the gymnast character with Ellen Page, and Don Cheadle with Amy Poehler. (Kaling says she d take Casey Affleck s part. (Boston Globe)
Mark Wahlberg weds longtime girlfriend Aug 2, 2009
Wahlberg, who is the executive producer of HBO's hit show Entourage, will next star in the Peter Jackson-directed feature film The Lovely Bones opposite Rachel Weisz, in theaters on December 11. More from People. (MSNBC -- News)
New Streetcar Jul 30, 2009
British actress Rachel Weisz has returned to the London stage in a new production of Tennessee Williams's play A Streetcar Named Desire ... Rachel Weisz starts vague and wispy, with that glinting, cunning deceptiveness of the dedicated drinker, but she misses an awful lot of the role's cutting cruelty ... Rachel Weisz rises to the challenge magnificently. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Children’s librarian Michelle Creston with Lindsay Trimbell, 5, reading a Dora the Explorer book at the Joyner-Green Valley Library. Photo by Jaime Richardson | Green Valley News Jul 16, 2009
And in recent years, librarians have become cool, thanks to Parker Posey s hip New York City librarian in the indie movie Party Girl, and Rachel Weisz s adventurous, Indiana-Jones-type librarian in The Mummy movies. Amber Mathewson, head librarian at Joyner, says she likes the adventurous portrayal best, because real-life librarians do noble things every day, like standing up for intellectual freedom and helping individuals to become active citizens in our democratic society, she said. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Tony Leung breaks arm in training for kung fu film Jul 14, 2009
The director's most recent film and his English-language debut, "My Blueberry Nights," starred singer Norah Jones, Jude Law, Rachel Weisz, Natalie Portman and David Strathairn. Leung is known for playing subdued characters like the melancholy writer who had a love affair with a married woman in Wong's "In the Mood for Love." That performance won him best actor honors at the Cannes Film Festival in 2000. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Tidbits: Twilight star laughs off pregnancy rumors Jul 10, 2009
TURN ON THE WORLD NEWS OR GOOGLE REAL WORLD ISSUES. XOXOX Academy Award-winning actress Rachel Weisz hopes to see Hollywood boycott Botox. It should be banned for actors, as steroids are for sportsmen, the Definitely, Maybe star insisted in an interview with Britains Harpers Bazaar. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Rachel Weisz Wants Botox Banned for Actors Like 'Steroids Ar Jul 8, 2009
Rachel Weisz doesn't pull any punches in the August issue of Harper's Bazaar UK.. Rachel Weisz thinks Nicole Kidman is to acting what Barry Bonds is to baseball. (Fox News)
Upcoming movies now appearing in a book near you Jul 5, 2009
The movie: Peter Jackson directs Saoirse Ronan ("Atonement," "City of Ember"), with Mark Wahlberg and Rachel Weisz as her parents. Opening: Dec. 11. (Erie Times-News, PA)
The Brothers Bloom: Bloom bloom pow Jun 24, 2009
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Aronofsky 'not sold on 3D films' Jun 24, 2009
" But he added he thought it was a good way to sell tickets and get people to go to the cinema. Theme musicThe 40-year-old, who is married to British actress Rachel Weisz, is also upset that the theme music to his 2000 film Requiem for a Dream has become a staple on trailers and TV reality shows including Britain's Got Talent. "They use it in the NBA finals now - it's just become this cliche," he said. "And it kind of bums me out because I just know people who are just discovering it, think it's... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Hot off the fashion press Jun 18, 2009
Meanwhile, Narciso whose A-list clients include Salma Hayek, Sarah Jessica Parker and Rachel Weisz says it has been easy to design the bespoke frock because Claire is so attractive. He said: "She's an extraordinary woman inside and out... you can't hide it. I just try to make her look more beautiful, and it's not hard to make her look beautiful.". (iAfrica.com)
Cinema File: 'The Brothers Bloom' a surprising, atypical summer flick Jun 18, 2009
Rachel Weisz (winner of the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2006 for ;The Constant Gardener;) plays Penelope Stamp, a wildly eccentric heiress who becomes the target of lifelong con artist brothers Stephen and Bloom (Mark Ruffalo and Adrien Brody) ... Rachel Weisz (winner of the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2006 for "The Constant Gardener") plays Penelope Stamp, a wildly eccentric heiress who becomes the target of lifelong con artist brothers Stephen and Bloom (Mark Ruffalo and Adrien... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Land of the Lost Review Jun 5, 2009
It's a thankless task, and Friel comes across like the poor man's Rachel Weisz (in The Mummy). With scenes of boob-groping and drug-induced hazes, Land of the Lost is definitely an edgier comedy than many filmgoers might expect. (IGN FilmForce)
'Brothers Bloom' May 29, 2009
Search post-gazette NOW. " The character she plays here is not just a fabulously wealthy, beautiful heiress but also an epileptic photographer and self-taught mistress-of-all-trades (juggler, harpist, unicyclist, martial artist). With her disposable Lamborghinis and quirky pauses, she is the cutest ditsy heroine in the world. In supporting roles: Rinko Kikuchi (Oscar-nominated for "Babel") is occasionally funny in her mime role as Bang-Bang, the Bloom sibs' mute sidekick and explosives expert.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Cannes: Winners/Losers May 28, 2009
The reviews , although Rachel Weisz managed to survive. The buyers waited on the sidelines for the price to decline. (Variety)
A Soulful Sibling Con May 23, 2009
It's a doozy, too: a globe-hopping ploy to dupe a bored, eccentric, hobby-collecting heiress (Rachel Weisz). In its mad pursuit, we find sparkling cinematography, a touch of romance, a dash of absurdist humor and a timeless spirit of quirk. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Opening This Week May 22, 2009
And the grift just happens to target an heiress (Rachel Weisz) who makes Bloom's heart skip a beat. To top if off, these folks clean up slick, with costuming that's a tip of the hat to film noir. (San Francisco Chronicle)
In 'The Brothers Bloom,' a cascade of cute cons doesn't know when to quit May 22, 2009
Title characters Adrien Brody (left) and Mark Ruffalo target an heiress played by Rachel Weisz in ''The Brothers Bloom ... He keeps quitting the life and getting sucked back in, trotting the globe after Stephen until he pulls up, with a start, at the feet of Penelope Stamp (Rachel Weisz), the brothers' latest mark ... Starring: Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Weisz, Rinko Kikuchi, Maximilian Schell, Robbie Coltrane. (Boston Globe)
LIVE FROM ... BLOG May 21, 2009
It's set in Alexandria in the 4th Century and stars Rachel Weisz as Hypatia, the scientist and philosopher from the legendary library there. While she's trying to figure out the Earth's place in the cosmos, and whether the sun and stars circle our planet or the other way around, the pagan rulers are ramping up a civil war with a young sect of radicals -- the Christians -- who are mostly comprised of slaves or the poor. (USA Today -- Life)
Rachel Weisz goes to ancient Egypt May 21, 2009
British Actress Rachel Weisz talks about her role in the film Agora which tells the story of Hypatia of Alexandria, a female philosopher and atheist, during the rising tide of Christianity in Roman Egypt. She talks about what it was like playing someone from the 4th Century. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Weisz's body confidence May 20, 2009
Rachel Weisz AFP Related Articles ... Rachel Weisz didn't use a body double for her nude scenes in 'Agora. (iAfrica.com)
Cannes: Lars von Trier and Jane Campion ... they're ba-a-ack! May 19, 2009
You could describe "The Brothers Bloom" in various ways: as a playful vehicle for Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel Weisz, who are a lot of fun as a pair of con men and the eccentric heiress whom they ensnare (unless it's vice versa); as an homage to caper films or grifter films or Fellini or Billy Wilder or Hitchcock. But it's supremely uninterested in how con men and heiresses behave outside movieland. (Salon)
Adrien Brody tries comedy in 'Brothers Bloom' May 18, 2009
The victim is a naive New Jersey heiress played by Rachel Weisz. The film was written and directed by Rian Johnson, whose first film, "Brick," was a critical hit. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Weisz, Amenabar preach enlightenment with 'Agora' May 18, 2009
British actor Max Minghella, left, Chilean director Alejandro Amenabar, second from left, British actress Rachel Weisz, center, Guatemalan actor Oscar Isaac, second from right, arrive on the red carpet for the screening of the film 'Agora', during the 62nd International film festival in Cannes, southern France, Sunday. CANNES, France - Rachel Weisz and director Alejandro Amenabar traveled back to ancient times to tell a modern story about a progressive woman standing against religious dogma and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
'Angels' tops Friday box office May 17, 2009
On the specialty side, Summit Entertainment's "The Brothers Bloom" starring Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel Weisz reported an estimated per theater average of $5,696 or $23,000 at four engagements. Samuel Goldwyn's romantic comedy "Management" starring Jennifer Aniston grossed $109,000 from 212 theaters for a per site of $515. (Variety)
'Angels and Demons' takes flight May 16, 2009
Angels and Demons' takes flight - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety. May 14, 2009, 4:30pm PT. (Variety)
'The Brothers Bloom': Liars In Love, By Kurt Loder May 16, 2009
Rachel Weisz heads a mad cast in a surreal new comedy ... The Blooms' next mark is Penelope (Rachel Weisz), a rich, lonely nutjob who lives on her own in a vast mansion ... Rachel Weisz gives what may be her freest and funniest performance in this movie. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Management: If Only All Stalkers Were as Laid-Back as Steve Zahn May 16, 2009
(Summit Entertainment), the second directorial outing of Rian Johnson (), takes four normally irresistible actorsAdrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Weisz, and Rinko Kikuchiand renders them highly resistible ... They set their sights on Penelope (Rachel Weisz), a widowed heiress with a vast fortune and unlimited time to pursue kooky hobbies. (Slate)
The Brothers Bloom May 15, 2009
Main Actors: Mark Ruffalo, Adrien Brody, Rachel Weisz, Rinko Kikuchi ... I agree, Rachel Weisz is the best thing about this film hands down. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Weisz juggles, unicycles, raps through 'Bloom' May 15, 2009
TORONTO: Rachel Weisz greatly expanded her list of useful talents for the con man romp "The Brothers Bloom.". The Academy Award winner for "The Constant Gardener" plays a rich recluse with lots of time to fill, a woman who loads up on every hobby and talent imaginable. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Runs Out Of Scheme May 15, 2009
Their mark is a bored New Jersey heiress (Rachel Weisz) -- she describes herself as an "epileptic photographer" -- whom they con into financing a phony scheme to smuggle a rare book out of a Prague museum. Bloom and Stephen's confederate is an explosives expert with dubious expertise named Bang Bang, played essentially in mime by Japanese actress-model Rinko Kikuchi ("Babel"). (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Get set for summer May 14, 2009
The Brothers Bloom - (May 29) Con-artist siblings (Adrien Brody and Mark Ruffalo) attempt to swindle a reclusive heiress (Rachel Weisz), but one of the brothers falls for the eccentric woman during their around-the-world adventure. My Life in Ruins - (June 5) My Big Fat Greek Wedding screenwriter and star Nia Vardalos returns to her Greek roots as a disenchanted tour guide trying to get back her mojo - or "kefi," as the Greeks call it - in the cradle of civilization. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Brothers Bloom pours on too much charm May 13, 2009
Starring: Adrian Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Weisz, Rinko KikuchiDirector: Rian JohnsonRun time: 1 hour, 49 minutesMPAA rating: PG-13. Bloom tries to drop out of the family business, but Stephen comes calling on him in Montenegro to pitch One Last Con, the fleecing of shut-in heiress Penelope Stamp (Rachel Weisz). (MSNBC -- Movies)
Infotainment May 9, 2009
Screening of The Brothers BloomNEW YORK: Actress Rachel Weisz attends the Cinema Society screening of The Brothers Bloom. ap. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Summer Films Schedule May 8, 2009
"The Brothers Bloom": Con-artist siblings (Adrien Brody and Mark Ruffalo) attempt to swindle a reclusive heiress (Rachel Weisz) during their around-the-world adventure. "Summer Hours": After their mother's death, three French siblings are forced to let go of their childhood memories. (North County Times)
Billy musical opens on Broadway May 6, 2009
Other stars attending Thursday's launch included Natasha Richardson, Rachel Weisz and talk show host Barbara Walters. The London production of Billy Elliot continues at the Victoria Palace Theatre, where it is currently booking until October 2009. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The Wire gives a lift to many gifted black actors Apr 28, 2009
Post- Wire, West played Oliver Cromwell in the award-winning British miniseries The Devil's Whore; Doman had a lead role in Damages and will appear opposite Kirsten Dunst and Ryan Gosling in the upcoming film All Good Things; and McCarthy landed roles in Duplicity (as the skunk who tries to double-cross Julia Roberts), the upcoming apocalyptic thriller 2012 (from blockbuster-maker Roland Emmerich) and the upcoming drama The Lovely Bones (directed by Peter Jackson from the bestselling novel,... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Simon Channing Williams, 63; was a movie producer Apr 19, 2009
Adapted from the novel written by John le Carre, it was directed by Fernando Meirelles and starred Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz. Mr. Channing Williams leaves his wife, five children, and five grandchildren. (Boston Globe)
Film producer loses cancer battle Apr 15, 2009
Starring Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz, the film was shot predominantly in Kenya and during filming the cast and crew decided to set up a charitable trust to specifically help the communities they had met and worked with during the shoot. The trust's aim was to help improve basic sanitation and education for those in need. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Jolie Nearing Sin City 2? Apr 14, 2009
It was in 2007 that director Robert Rodriguez was eying either Rachel Weisz or Rose McGowan to replace her in the role of , the femme fatale protagonist in Frank Miller's story "A Dame to Kill For." Ava is the girlfriend of , played by Jolie's Beyond Borders co-star Owen in the first. A rumor swirled last week that The Weinstein Co. was poised to to Sin City 2, but a studio spokesperson refuted that claim. (IGN FilmForce)
Possible Cannes lineup generating buzz Apr 4, 2009
High-profile directors from a host of international territories will be on the Riviera to unspool their efforts, including Alejandro Amenabar, who will likely premiere his big-budget Agora, a historical drama starring Rachel Weisz. Briton Ken Loach is an odds-on bet to debut Looking for Eric, about a soccer fan who is down on his luck but receives advice from a famous player. (MSNBC -- Movies)
AirTran mag spots Milwaukee Apr 4, 2009
The magazine, which features actress Rachel Weisz on the cover, has stories about iconic motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson, the city s microbrewery scene, the Milwaukee Art Museum and fair trade retailers, as well as restaurant reviews and brief question-and-answer pieces with four Milwaukee residents, including restaurateur Omar Shaikh and actor John McGivern. The magazine s focus on Milwaukee is the latest effort by AirTran Airways, which is operated by AirTran Holdings Inc., Orlando,... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Pawson wins big Mar 25, 2009
"We target more inner-city parts of Boston. . . . I don't think we have the same audience. I don't have any information about confusion. We're doing this to make people happy. I don't want bad feelings." The Independent Film Festival Boston lineup includes "The Brothers Bloom," starring Mark Ruffalo, Adrien Brody, and Rachel Weisz; "The Burning Plain," starring Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger; and "500 Days of Summer," starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel. Opening the Boston... (Boston Globe)
Zac Efron won't cut Footloose in remake Mar 24, 2009
Meanwhile, Rachel Weisz and her son stopped by Sweetiepie for a grilled cheese sandwich. In Miami, witnesses report that Reggie Bush devoured several fresh coconuts at the Sierra Mist Ruby Splash launch event at the Fontainebleau Hotel on March 21. (MSNBC -- News)
Jewishfilm.2009 turns its lens on Christian evangelicals Mar 22, 2009
"The Brothers Bloom," directed by Rian Johnson and starring Mark Ruffalo, Adrien Brody, and Rachel Weisz, will open the festival, with Johnson and selected cast in attendance. Additional information is available at or e-mail. (Boston Globe)
Comcast, Cox Offer 'Twilight' On-Demand In Parallel With DVD Release Mar 21, 2009
VOD programming specialist TVN Entertainment announced a deal this week with Summit Entertainment, the studio behind Twilight, for access to both SD and HD versions of all its upcoming theatrical releases, which include "Knowing" starring Nicolas Cage and "Brothers Bloom" starring Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody and Mark Ruffalo. TVN hasnt yet specified exact release VOD release dates for those movies, but the signs are encouraging for more day-and-date releases. (Multichannel News)
'Powerful' women in theatre named Mar 6, 2009
Hollywood stars Gillian Anderson and Rachel Weisz also appear in the list complied by magazine Harper's Bazaar. It celebrates the playwrights, leading impresarios and rising stars of the British stage. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
STARS SASHAY THROUGH VF PARTY WITH ... Feb 24, 2009
Into the Vanity Fair party poured Naomi Watts, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Phillips, Claire Danes, Eddie Murphy, Robert De Niro, one-namers like Nicole, Halle, Borat, Calvin, Anjelica, Rosario, Rupert, Uma, (I mean, how many Umas are there in the world, right. Salma (like how many Salmas do you know, right. (New York Post -- Gossip)
New Works by Veteran Indie Filmmakers Share Top Honors at 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards Feb 23, 2009
Celebrity Guests and Nominees included: Maryse Alberti, Darren Aronofsky, Justine Bateman, Dustin Lance Black, Michael Bolton, Rose Byrne, Laurent Cantet, Keisha Castle Hughes, Wyatt Cenac, Penelope Cruz, Hope Davis, Dana Delaney, Jonathan Demme, Rosemarie DeWitt, Melonie Diaz, Illeana Douglas, Eliza Dushku, James Franco, Jon Hamm, Lance Hammer, Werner Herzog, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Richard Jenkins, Charlie Kaufman, Catherine Keener, Ellen Kuras, Anthony Mackie, John Malkovich, James Marsh, Tom... (PR Newswire)
What's Happening? Feb 12, 2009
iFilms: "Swept from the Sea" - 7 p.m.; based on Joseph Conrad's short story "Amy Foster," with performances by Ian McKellen, Rachel Weisz and Kathy Bates, this film shares the tragic, passionate love affair of Yanko, a Ukrainian sailor, who washes ashore in 19th century England, shocking villagers with his accent and manners. Only Amy cares for his wounds and a passionate love develops between them; 115 min.. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fashion Forward Feb 8, 2009
Rachel Weisz toted a sleek Roger Vivier "Navette" clutch to The Wrestler premiere in Toronto. $1,995, 212-861-5371 for details. (USA Today -- Life)
DVD reviews: Hancock, 24: Redemption Feb 7, 2009
The holiday comedy from last year also stars Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates, Miranda Richardson and Elizabeth Banks. The DVD and Blu-ray releases come with deleted scenes and commentary from director David Dobkin. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Comedy: Biglaughs from Aniston, Carrey Feb 7, 2009
Starring: Adrien Brody, Rachel Weisz, Mark Ruffalo, Rinko Kikuchi, Robbie Coltrane Director: Rian Johnson Story: Two conmen (Brody, Ruffalo) embark on one last scheme to part an heiress (Weisz) from her fortune, but when they realize how wonderful and eccentric she is, they decide to make her a partner in another scheme instead. One to watch. (MSNBC -- Movies)
