Katzenberg: 3-D TVs will spur sales of DVDs Aug 13, 2009
Actors providing voices include Sam Rockwell, Tracy Morgan, and Penelope Cruz. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Ugly Truth charms UK cinema-goers Aug 12, 2009
The film is about a trio of animated secret agent guinea pigs, voiced by Penelope Cruz, Sam Rockwell and 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan. Sandra Bullock's The Proposal fell one place to number five, followed by action thriller The Taking Of Pelham 123 at six, and animation Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs at seven. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Bill Nighy Interview Aug 2, 2009
I knew some of the people that were involved - , , Penelope Cruz and Sam Rockwell doing the voices. And , who I like very much, plays the FBI agent. (IGN FilmForce)
Movie capsule reviews Aug 1, 2009
Despite a high-end cast - Sam Rockwell, Pen ... Moon Will there ever be more of Sam Rockwell in one movie than there is here. (Boston Globe)
'Iron Man 2' Set Visit Reveals Tony Stark's Next Move Jul 30, 2009
Somewhere in the middle of all this talk of energy, fame and fatherhood is a storyline involving Rourke, Sam Rockwell ("He is just insane," Downey laughed), a sexier Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and a there's-something-different-about-this-guy (previously Terrence Howard, now Don Cheadle). "There's a lightness to Robert's heaviness," Favreau said of the film's most powerful weapon, one they're continuing to embrace as they keep production on track for a May 2010 release date. (VHI.com -- Music News)
'Iron Man 2' Cast, Director Get Fans Pumped For Sequel At Comic-Con Jul 28, 2009
After 6,500 fans sang "Happy Birthday" to his son, Favreau sat alongside Downey, Sam Rockwell, Don Cheadle and Scarlett Johansson and revealed a silly fake trailer, then the real deal. Then. (VHI.com -- Music News)
READ MORE: Highlights from the four-day fest Jul 28, 2009
Festival favorite returns: And the fans were just as excited for Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell and four minutes of footage from Iron Man 2 ... as Tony Stark refusing to turn over his suit to the government, Scarlett Johansson making mincemeat of a foe as Black Widow, Sam Rockwell dealing weapons as Justin Hammer, and Don Cheadle suiting up as War Machine. (USA Today -- Life)
Guinea pigs break Potter's spell Jul 28, 2009
G-Force features the voices of Sam Rockwell and Penelope Cruz. A trio of animated secret agent guinea pigs has broken the spell of Harry Potter at the top of the US box office, according to early estimates. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Timberlake breaks in his golf course Jul 28, 2009
The Walt Disney release, with its mixture of live action and computer-generated animation, features voiceover work from Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, Tracy Morgan and Penelope Cruz as resourceful guinea pigs. Last week's No. 1 film, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," came in a close second with an estimated $30 million. (Honolulu Advertiser)
'Iron Man 2' Star Don Cheadle Talks War Machine Unveiling At Comic-Con Jul 27, 2009
At the end of the clip, sleazy arms dealer Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell) offers Col. James Rhodes (Don Cheadle) a variety of massive weapons, only to have the buyer announce that he wants "all of them." Cue the shot of an evil-looking Iron Man doppelg. nger in full attack mode, weaponry erupting from every orifice. (VHI.com -- Music News)
‘G-Force’ leads the way at the box office Jul 27, 2009
Darwin (voice of Sam Rockwell) is the squad leader in G-Force ... It features voice-over work from Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, Tracy Morgan, and Pen. (Boston Globe)
'G-Force': The attraction is not very strong Jul 27, 2009
G-Force * * (out of four) Stars: Zach Galifianakis, Bill Nighy, Will ArnettVoices: Nicolas Cage, Penelope Cruz, Sam Rockwell, Tracy Morgan, Steve BuscemiDirector: Hoyt YeatmanDistributor: Walt Disney PicturesRating: PG for some mild action and rude humorRunning time: 1 hour, 30 minutesOpens Friday nationwide ... And the trio of guinea pigs, voiced by Penelope Cruz, Tracy Morgan and Sam Rockwell, are lively. (USA Today -- Life)
Disney's `G-Force' Topples `Harry Potter' as Top Film With $32.2 Million Jul 27, 2009
The cast of actors providing voices includes Sam Rockwell, and. More Potter Movies. (Bloomberg)
“G-Force” a sparkler, fizzling out Jul 27, 2009
Led by Darwin (Sam Rockwell), the crew includes guinea pigs Juarez (Penlope Cruz) and Blaster (Tracy Morgan), Mooch (Dee Bradley Baker) the fly and Speckles (Nicolas Cage) the mole. Attempting to justify the program s existence, the team infiltrates the home of a baddy named Saber (Bill Nighy), the Bill Gates of the G-Force world, to steal information about a secret, world-conquering project. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Peek at Iron Man 2 Jul 26, 2009
It introduced Sam Rockwell as weapons guru Justin Hammer; a fearsome-looking, heavily tattooed Mickey Rourke as the villain Ivan Vanko, who becomes Whiplash; and Don Cheadle as Col. James Rhodes, who becomes War Machine. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Real spying squirrels, dolphins helped inspire 'G-Force' Jul 26, 2009
The guinea pigs are squad boss Darwin (voiced by Sam Rockwell), weapons nut Blaster (voiced by Tracy Morgan) and martial arts vixen Juarez (voiced by Penelope Cruz). Plus a star-nosed mole computer geek, Speckles (voiced by Nicolas Cage, of course. (USA Today -- Tech)
Review: ‘G-Force’ a caper that’s more fun than it should be Jul 25, 2009
Sam Rockwell, Tracy Morgan, Nicolas Cage, Penelope Cruz and Steve Buscemi find the beating heart beneath the crashing and the chasing and the banging. And a fly named Mooch does admirable damage up the bad guy s nose. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Not much rattling Nicolas Cage these days Jul 25, 2009
This is Darwin's movie, um Sam Rockwell and Penelope Cruz's movie -- they're the stars. I'm only in it at the beginning and the end. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Movie Stars: capsule reviews Jul 25, 2009
Despite a high-end cast - Sam Rockwell, Pen. lope Cruz, and Tracy Morgan provide the voices - the story line is a mishmash. (Boston Globe)
G-Force beats Transformers 2 Jul 25, 2009
After the botched infiltration of the home office of electronics magnate Leonard Saber (Bill Nighy), the FBI cuts off the funding of a secret team run by Ben (Zach Galifianakis), who has figured out a way to communicate with and train a team of rodents, including guinea pigs Darwin (voice of Sam Rockwell), Juarez (Penlope Cruz) and Blaster (Tracy Morgan) as well as mole Speckles (Nicolas Cage). Since the creatures can communicate, Agent Killian (Will Arnett) considers them a threat and orders... (MSNBC -- News)
Guinea pig spies face tough mission in 'G-Force' Jul 24, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Family-Friendly G-Force Fails To Bring A-Game Jul 24, 2009
Darwin (voiced by Sam Rockwell) the dedicated team leader, Blaster (voiced by Tracy Morgan) their weapons expert with attitude and Juarez (voiced by Penlope Cruz) a martial arts expert who keeps the boys guessing who she really likes are the G in G-Force. They're joined by a mole named Speckles (voiced by Nicholas Cage) the computer expert and Mooch, a trained fly who spies on the bad guys with microscopic cameras. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Nicolas Cage Explains His 'Ridiculous' Voice In 'G-Force' Jul 24, 2009
Joining Cage are the voice talents of Sam Rockwell, Pen. lope Cruz, Jon Favreau and Tracy Morgan. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Films, Actors, Thousands Of Fans Ready To Roll At Comic-Con Jul 23, 2009
Despite the public salary dispute with Iron Man co-star Terence Howard, who won't return for the sequel, Favreau added Johansson, Rourke and Sam Rockwell. "We wanted a cast that would be great in any kind of movie," Feige says, noting that the lead cast has five Oscar nominees among them. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Flicks: Guinea pigs are not action stars, and children are not (always) evil Jul 23, 2009
Here s a look at the cast: Nicholas Cage, Sam Rockwell, Bill Nighy, Jon Favreau, Pen. lope Cruz, Steve Buscemi, Tracy Morgan, Will Arnett, Zach Galfidfnkaiiifyieofhknkas, Niecy Nash. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Bowie's son releases space oddity 'Moon' Jul 22, 2009
Sci-fi thriller made for only $5 million, stars Sam Rockwell and Kevin Spacey ... Sam Rockwell plays a moon worker nearing the end of his contract with Lunar Industries which mines precious gas, Helium-3 ... His partner and inspiration in this project is quirky actor Sam Rockwell who he was determined would take the lead in his debut feature. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Disney Interactive Studios Deploy... Jul 22, 2009
Tapped for the G-FORCE are guinea pigs Darwin (voice of SAM ROCKWELL), the squad leader determined to succeed at all costs; Blaster (voice of TRACY MORGAN), an outrageous weapons expert with tons of attitude and a love for all things extreme; and Juarez (voice of PENELOPE CRUZ), a sexy martial arts pro; plus the literal fly-on-the-wall reconnaissance expert, Mooch, and a star-nosed mole, Speckles (voice of NICOLAS CAGE), the computer and information specialist. Along the way, the G-FORCE... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Fur flies for the premiere of Disney's 'G-Force' Jul 21, 2009
Zach Galifianakis, left, joins co-star Sam Rockwell at the afterparty for the Los Angeles premiere of G-Force Sunday ... Sam Rockwell, who also voices a character in G-Force, also appears in the Iron Man sequel. (USA Today -- Life)
Entertainment Weekly's Picks of the Week Jul 20, 2009
"I'm confused, as the audience might be, about why somebody is teaching guinea pigs how to talk. That's absurd." The project, which features the voices of Sam Rockwell, Pen;lope Cruz, Tracy Morgan, and Nicolas Cage, was born after first-time director Hoyt Yeatman's young son wondered if their new guinea pig could become a secret agent. An Oscar-winning effects guru ("The Abyss"), Yeatman had some concept art drawn up, and brought it to producer Jerry Bruckheimer. (CNN)
Cinema File: 'Moon' a giant leap for sci-fi production Jul 16, 2009
Director: Duncan Jones Stars: Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey Length: 97 min. Rating: R ... And then there's "Moon." Written and directed by Duncan Jones (son of David Bowie, appropriately enough) and tailored specifically for lead performer Sam Rockwell ("Choke," "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind"), the film was intended as a return to 1970s style sci-fi, drawing upon "Silent Running" and the original "Alien." In simple terms, it's not the kind of mega-budget action movie that seems to define the... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Click to read: Bruckheimer Announces 4th "Pirates" Film Jul 15, 2009
" (CBS) Photo Essay Pass the popcorn - here are this year's hottest summer movie releases. (CBS) Producer Jerry Bruckheimer announced on "The Early Show" Tuesday, he's preparing for another "Pirates of the Caribbean" film, starring the legendary Capt. Jack. Bruckheimer said Johnny Depp has signed on to reprise the role for a fourth time. But this summer, Bruckheimer is bringing his first live-action animation and digital 3-D feature-length film to the big screen. And its not about pirates.... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Movie capsules Jul 12, 2009
Moon Will there ever be more of Sam Rockwell in one movie than there is here. He plays an astronaut on a space station who discovers he s not alone - his companions are clones of him. (Boston Globe)
Zowie Bowie grows up, becomes filmmaker Jul 11, 2009
"). In several sequences actor Sam Rockwell interacts with himself, which presented huge technical and performing challenges. He favors improvisational techniques, so Jones recorded half his dialogue and played it to Rockwell through an earpiece, enabling the actor to banter with himself. Computer-controlled cameras shot multiple takes of each scene so Rockwell's characters would appear to physically relate to each other. But Jones hopes the photorealistic effects are only a fraction of the... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Rockwell out of this world in 'Moon' Jul 11, 2009
Sam Rockwell has made a name for himself as both an indie darling ("Snow Angels," "Joshua") and a chameleonic Hollywood oddball ("Matchsick Men," "Charlie's Angels," "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind") ... Ever-interesting Sam Rockwell stars as Sam Bell, a contractor running a one-man mining operation ... Sam Rockwell turns in a masterful performance as an astronaut whose long seclusion on a moon mining base pushes him back and forth between sanity and insanity in "Moon.". (Fresno Bee)
'Brüno' a fave Jul 10, 2009
Sam Rockwell stars in 'Moon ... It stars Sam Rockwell as an astronaut coming to the end of his shift on the moon and eagerly awaiting his return home. (The Palm Beach Post)
What's Playing Jul 9, 2009
The fact that it's anchored by a subtle yet powerful performance from Sam Rockwell in two separate roles - he's practically the entire cast - is a prime example of this back-to-basics approach. Rockwell stars as Sam Bell, an astronaut in the near future living in a station on the far side of the moon. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Film Review - Moon Jul 3, 2009
Let's just leave it at this -- Sam Rockwell carries the film with his, um, multifaceted performance. "There's a Starman Waiting in the Sky ...". (Suite101.com)
Flicks for tykes, tweens and kids at heart Jun 30, 2009
Starring: Bill Nighy, Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, Jon Favreau, Penelope Cruz, Steve Buscemi, Tracy Morgan Director: Hoyt Yeatman Story: An elite team of FBI-trained guinea pigs, including Darwin (Rockwell), Blaster (Morgan), Juarez (Cruz), a mole named Speckles (Cage) and a housefly named Mooch (Edwin Louis) work as spies for the U.S. government, until another FBI agent (Arnett) shuts down the whole operation. The animals are taken to a pet store, where their... (MSNBC -- Movies)
Frost/Nixon: Fictional Look At Famo... Jun 24, 2009
The cast also included Oliver Platt as Bob Zelnik, Kevin Bacon as Nixon s chief-of-staff Jack Brennan and Sam Rockwell as James Reston Jr.. Frost/Nixon was adapted from a play written by Peter Morgan, who wrote the screenplay for the film, and Academy Award winning director Ron Howard took the director s seat for this politically supercharged film. (Suite101.com)
People magazine loses mind on Hottest Bachelors; here's a better list Jun 22, 2009
MIST Monday June 22, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Moon landing Jun 22, 2009
" He hopes people will be keen, therefore, to watch Moon, a science-fiction thriller about a lonely lunar astronaut who has been stationed on the titular satellite for three years. DoppelgangerHis only companion is Gerty, a sentient computer with a basic ability to emote and empathise that makes it much more than a tin machine. Astronaut Sam is played by US actor Sam Rockwell Sam, played by Sam Rockwell, is looking forward to returning to Earth to be reunited with his wife and young daughter.... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
"Moon'' stars Sam Rockwell as an astronaut sadly finishing three years in space Jun 19, 2009
Moon' movie review - 'Moon' showtimes - The Boston Globe - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Moon wanes slightly but still shines bright Jun 16, 2009
Sam Rockwell and direction give the story much-needed lift ... Sam Rockwell stars as an astronaut who spends three years on the moon, but just as he's getting ready to leave he begins to hear and see strange things ... Lead actor Sam Rockwell and production designer Tony Noble are perfectly on point; not quite operating at their level is the interesting but comparatively less challenging screenplay by Nathan Parker (based on a story by director Duncan Jones). (MSNBC -- Movies)
Hangover hangs on to top box office spot Jun 16, 2009
The film stars Sam Rockwell as a lonesome, homesick worker on the lunar surface whose grip on reality is challenged when a second version of himself appears. Magnolia Pictures' documentary "Food, Inc." grossed $61,400 in three theaters for a $20,467 average. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Duncan Jones' directing debut, 'Moon' Jun 16, 2009
A poignant sci-fi drama starring San Francisco native Sam Rockwell as a lonely astronaut on the moon who discovers he is not alone, it pays homage to the movies Jones grew up watching with his dad ... Q: How did you and Sam Rockwell originally connect. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
New On DVD: 'Taken' May 17, 2009
"Galaxy Quest" is often laugh-out-loud funny, and features a spate of then-little-known actors, including Rainn Wilson, Sam Rockwell and Justin Long. Enrico Colantoni turns in a fun supporting performance as the Thermian leader Mathesar, and Missi Pyle is a scream as member of the Thermians who develops a fancy for one of "Galaxy Quest" crew. DVD Features: Production featurettes, deleted scenes, Weaver rap number, a Thermian audio track and more. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Get set for summer May 14, 2009
G-Force - (July 24) A crew of highly trained guinea pigs are espionage experts who aim to save the world in this 3D romp that stars Bill Nighy, Will Arnett and the voices of Sam Rockwell, Tracy Morgan, Penelope Cruz and Nicolas Cage. Bandslam - (Aug. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Family films take over summer screens May 9, 2009
Posted on: Friday, May 8, 2009. From animation to live action, find lots of kid-friendly fare. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Summer Films Schedule May 8, 2009
"Moon": Sam Rockwell stars in this futuristic sci-fi drama about a man isolated on a moon base who's lonely but not alone ... 99": Stop-motion animated collection of shorts based on the diverse lives of people living in a Sydney, Australia, apartment complex.July 24"G-Force": A crew of highly trained guinea pigs are espionage experts who aim to save the world in this 3D romp that stars Bill Nighy, Will Arnett and the voices of Sam Rockwell, Tracy Morgan, Penelope Cruz and Nicolas Cage."Orphan":... (North County Times)
5 first-time directors vie for festival prize May 2, 2009
Film: "Moon" focuses on an astronaut (Sam Rockwell) left alone in space for three years, his only companion a space station computer (voiced by Kevin Spacey). He discovers another person but isn't sure he is real. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Vineyard wedding bells for Chelsea Clinton? May 2, 2009
Shooting for the 'Moon' Duncan Jones, director of the new sci-fi thriller "Moon," says he and star Sam Rockwell had a similar upbringing. "We both come from fairly eccentric families," says Jones. (Boston Globe)
Emma Roberts, Troubled Teen Apr 19, 2009
Working on "Lymelife" and with Sam Rockwell in "The Winning Season" - in which she portrays a basketball player (bring on the apple boxes. - has made her a fan of independent filmmaking. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
DVD Report: New releases this week (April 19) Apr 19, 2009
Frost/Nixon" (2008) might as well have been titled "Frost vs. Nixon," given the many ready-to-rumble metaphors that director Ron Howard and writer Peter Morgan work into their dramatization of the disgraced former president's landmark 1977 interviews with British TV personality David Frost. More than once, Nixon (Frank Langella, reprising his London and Broadway stage role) gamely urges Frost (Michael Sheen, ditto) to play it "no-holds-barred" in their sitdowns. Kevin Bacon, as Nixon aide Jack... (Boston Globe)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galax... Apr 12, 2009
It s hard not to love even the characters you are supposed to despise, like Zaphod, played by Sam Rockwell. It helps to have a lovable cast comprised of Martin Freeman (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead), Zooey Deschanel (Yes Man, Elf), Mos Def (16 Blocks, Be Kind Rewind), and Alan Rickman as the voice of Marvin the robot. (Suite101.com)
Robbins: No Iron Man 2 Apr 5, 2009
Don Cheadle and Sam Rockwell have been cast in the film, unless those casting announcements were Internet lies as well. UPDATED: caught up with Downey this week, who told them "is almost entirely about character, and yet we still have twice as much action as we did last time, so it's going to be nuts. ... Essentially Iron Man 2 is about looking behind the armor, or the armature, of a superhero. It's one thing to say you're , it's another thing to be fully ready to do that.". (IGN FilmForce)
Hollywood Recycles Everything But 'Ben Hur' Mar 30, 2009
Sam Rockwell s character, a divorced father slipping down a seriously demented slope, is a Born Again type whose religious fervor mirrors his emotional descent. The industry had no problem creating Religulous, Bill Maher s 2008 screed against every organized faith he could point his finger at. (Human Events Online)
SXSW 09: Moon Review Mar 15, 2009
Click for more images of Sam Rockwell in Moon ... But Moon simply wouldn't work as well were it not for the exceptional performance by Sam Rockwell ... Sam Rockwell-starrer is looking pretty spectacular. (IGN FilmForce)
Jesuit Priest Reflects on Off-Broadway Experience Mar 14, 2009
Actor Sam Rockwell, preparing to play the role of Judas, sought out Martin to help the LAByrinth Theater Company understand what happened to Jesus and the man who betrayed him ... Without knowing Judas's history, Sam Rockwell could not give a nuanced performance. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Which superhero sequel is Mickey Rourke set to grapple with? Mar 13, 2009
He is poised to join Downey Jnr, Sam Rockwell and Samuel L Jackson in the film, along with Scarlett Johansson, who is reportedly replacing British actress Emily Blunt as superspy Black Widow. Rourke sealed his comeback king status after winning a string of awards including a Golden Globe and Bafta for his portrayal of Randy "The Ram" Robinson in The Wrestler. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Melissa Leo joins HBO pilot Mar 10, 2009
lensing the indie "Betty Anne Waters" alongside Hilary Swank, Minnie Driver and Sam Rockwell for helmer Tony Goldwyn (Daily Variety, Feb. 25) ... Body of Lies' trailer; Leonardo DiCaprio; Ridley Scott; Russell Crowe; trailers; variety; Sam Rockwell stars in the bigscreen adaptation of author Chuck Palahniuk's novel, "Choke."; Director Guy Ritchie returns another British gangster film. (Multichannel News)
DVD Review of Choke Mar 2, 2009
A Story of Addiction and Redemption, Starring Sam Rockwell ... Sam Rockwell is the independent film market s Johnny Depp in that he, too, has made a career of tackling unpredictable, skewed characters ... Sam Rockwell: Sex Addict and Schemer. (Suite101.com)
Iron Man 2 Casting Call Feb 25, 2009
The official studio press release only lists Robert Downey, Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Don Cheadle as having been cast; no mention was made of rumored cast members such as Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke, Scarlett Johansson or Samuel L. Jackson. Both and have posted casting notices for Iron Man 2 that reveal some of the supporting roles in the film. (IGN FilmForce)
OSCAR'S INCONVENIENT TRUTHS Feb 22, 2009
Frost's research aide James Reston Jr. (Sam Rockwell in the movie) wrote dryly in Smithsonian magazine that Morgan was miffed when a Ben Brantley review of the original play mentioned its embellishments. Reston writes that Morgan told him, "Brantley's emphasis on the play's factual alterations was not helpful.". (New York Post -- Opinions)
Nominated for Five Academy Awards(R) Including 'Best Picture' Feb 21, 2009
Also co-starring in pivotal roles are Kevin Bacon, Oliver Platt, Sam Rockwell, Toby Jones and Matthew MacFadyen ... Cast: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Rebecca Hall, Toby Jones, Matthew MacFayden, Oliver Platt, Sam Rockwell. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Charles Laughton, scene stealer Feb 20, 2009
Choke (2008) stars Sam Rockwell as a member of a sexual-addiction self-help group whose mother (Anjelica Huston), in the throes of dementia, thinks he's a dead lawyer. In the extras, director-screenwriter Clark Gregg wonders whether Palahniuk regrets urging him to be unfaithful to the book. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
