Spirituality series starts Oct 30, 2009
The novel was made into a movie starring Sean Penn and Susan Surandon, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Prejean. Ryan says that he hopes this series achieves two goals. (The Maroon, LA)
Huge statue to be jailed in anti-Bush rally Oct 30, 2009
They include actors Sean Penn, Olympia Dukakis and Mark Ruffalo, writers Studs Terkel and Alice Walker, state Assemblyman Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, and Bay Area "protest mom" Cindy Sheehan, whose son was killed in Iraq in 2004. "In the beginning, we were what you might call the voice-of-conscience usual suspects," Sweet said. (Yahoo News -- Anti-War Movement)
Hugo Chavez says Sean Penn may shoot movie based on Cuban novel in Venezuela Oct 29, 2009
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) President Hugo Chavez said he met privately with actor Sean Penn on Wednesday, and that the Oscar-winning celebrity may film a movie in Venezuela. Penn may shoot a film based on a novel by Cuban writer Alejo Carpentier, which is set largely in the jungle along Venezuela's southern Orinoco river, Chavez said. (FOX61, CT)
TSUNAMI 2004 Oct 29, 2009
A year later, actor Sean Penn became its executive producer and it was screened at Cannes, where Paterson also walked the red carpet ... A: "It's truly amazing isn't it! I met (documentary film director) Alison Thomson at the baggage carousel in Colombo. I ended up teaming up her and two others. She documented our experience and made a film which ended up in Sean Penn's hands. He happened to be the president of the jury of the Cannes Film Festival last year. When he saw the film, he loved it and... (AlertNet)
Chavez: Sean Penn may make film in Venezuela... Oct 29, 2009
Chavez: Sean Penn may make film in Venezuela. BREAKING NEWS. (The Drudge Report)
Michael Douglas makes surprise Cuba visit Oct 28, 2009
His visit came two days after fellow Oscar-winner Sean Penn arrived in Cuba, reportedly seeking an interview with 82-year-old Fidel Castro, who has been little seen since announcing he was suffering from an unspecified illness in July 2006. He stepped down as Cubas president in February of the following year and was replaced by his brother Raul. (MSNBC -- News)
* World News Quick Take Oct 27, 2009
CUBA Sean Penn seeks interview. Oscar-winning actor and political activist Sean Penn arrived in Cuba hoping to interview former president Fidel Castro, state media reported on Sunday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lifeline for cross-dressers Oct 27, 2009
SEAN PENN is looking to score another scoop - an interview with the Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro. Penn arrived in Cuba at the window hoping to interview Castro for Vanity Fair. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Sean Penn heads to interview Fidel Castro Oct 26, 2009
Sean Penn is reportedly writing the story for Vanity Fair ... Oscar-winning actor and political activist Sean Penn flew to Cuba hoping to interview its revolutionary icon Fidel Castro, entertainment news website TMZ reported on Sunday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sean Penn arrives in Cuba to interview Fidel Castro Oct 26, 2009
Oscar-winning actor and political activist Sean Penn, pictured in March, flew to Cuba hoping to interview its revolutionary icon Fidel Castro, entertainment news website TMZ reported. HAVANA (AFP) - Oscar-winning actor and political activist Sean Penn arrived in Cuba hoping to interview its revolutionary icon Fidel Castro, Cuban government-controlled television reported. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Sean Penn in Cuba Wants Castro Interview Oct 26, 2009
LOS ANGELES Oscar-winning actor and political activist Sean Penn flew to Cuba hoping to interview its revolutionary icon Fidel Castro, entertainment news website TMZ reported Sunday. "Sean (Penn) is going to the land of Fidel as a journalist, writing a story for Vanity Fair (magazine) about how the (Barack) Obama administration has affected Cuba," TMZ reported. (Newsmax)
Aniston a 'lovely' wife Oct 19, 2009
" Michael - who played Central Perk manager Gunther in the hit US TV series also revealed how star-struck he was when Sean Penn made a guest appearance in 'Friends'. He added to Britain's OK! magazine: "There were so many huge stars who guest starred in 'Friends. I was floored by Sean Penn ... I was just like: 'Thank you Sean Penn, I think you're pretty good, too. (iAfrica.com)
Will Harvey Milk be recognized locally? (1306) Oct 17, 2009
And if Sean Penn hadn't have made a movie about him. most would be saying Harvey Who. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Here He Comes: Mr. Universe Oct 15, 2009
He has the executive experience of Ben Affleck and the moonbat radicalism of Sean Penn. I can think of no one more qualified. (Townhall.com)
Gay rights activist Milk honoured Oct 13, 2009
In the interim, Milk was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and was the subject of a film for which actor Sean Penn won an Oscar ... Sean Penn's portrayal of Harvey Milk earned him an Oscar. (BBC News -- Americas)
The Culture Gabfest, Damage Control Edition Oct 8, 2009
(Audiobook of the week: Bob Dylan's Chronicles Vol. 1, read by Sean Penn. . (Slate)
Penn kicks photographer Oct 6, 2009
Sean Penn has been accused of high-kicking a photographer. Cameraman Jordan Dawes filed a police report for battery against the 'Milk' actor saying he was assaulted on Friday in Los Angeles. (iAfrica.com)
Author discusses his book about Pat Tillman Oct 3, 2009
The author has enjoyed such acclaimed non-fiction best-sellers as "Under the Banner of Heaven" and "Into the Wild." The latter inspired a 2007 film directed by Sean Penn. Like most of the country seven years ago, Krakauer was compelled by the story of Tillman: A millionaire athlete who walked away from a career as an Arizona Cardinal to enlist in the Army. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
No more marriage for Madge Oct 2, 2009
The pop star who was previously married to actor Sean Penn also revealed she looked like a "fool" when she appeared on Davids show in the 90s because she had smoked a "joint", a slang term commonly used for a cannabis-laced cigarette, before the interview. She said: "I think I may have made a fool of myself once or twice on your show. But it wasn't that I was excited about you. I think it may have had something to do with the joint I smoked before I came on. But I didn't inhale so it doesn't... (iAfrica.com)
Josh Brolin to star in 'Cartel' Oct 1, 2009
Brolin steps into a role Sean Penn was set to play, until he left the project in June to take a movie business sabbatical for personal reasons. Brian Grazer is producing for Imagine Entertainment. (Variety)
Obama: U.S. Can't Fix the World Alone Sep 24, 2009
" - James Madison, Political Observations, 1795 by dragon8me September 23, 2009 9:03 AM EDT Global distribution of military expenditure in 2008 U.S. 41.5% China 5.8% France 4.5% U.K. 4.5% Russia 4.0% Nest 10 countries combined 21.1% Rest of world 18.6% Total U.S. military budget for fy 2009 - $515.4 Billion. by nubiangent09 September 23, 2009 10:09 AM EDT Great post. by hower4 September 23, 2009 10:31 AM EDT No it's not a great post because it doesn't make any point at all. My point would be... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Obama Team Wants to Renew Surveillance Law Sep 23, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2009. Administration Vows to Negotiate Privacy Protections But Some Dems Want Better Justification for Wiretaps. (CBS News -- Politics)
10 restaurants where you can watch the stars Sep 19, 2009
Some even own restaurants themselves, including Robert DeNiro, who is a partner at Nobu with Harvey Keitel, Bill Murray, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Sean Penn, Ed Harris, Lou Diamond Philips and Christopher Walken. DeNiro is always bringing his friends in to dine, who may include Leonardo Di Caprio. (MSNBC -- Travel)
In Havana, Singer Harry Belafonte wants more from Obama to improve US-Cuba relations Sep 19, 2009
Actor-director Sean Penn conducted a rare interview with President Raul Castro in 2008. In July, Benicio del Toro, the star of a 4 -hour biopic on Argentine-born revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara, came to Havana to accept a Cuban government award. (FOX61, CT)
Daily TV and radio guide Sep 19, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
* FILM REVIEW: Lessons learned from history Sep 18, 2009
The movie garnered widespread critical acclaim, with Sean Penn winning his second Oscar for playing the role of Milk. But fewer people are familiar with accomplished documentary maker Rob Epsteins 1984 film The Times of Harvey Milk, an Oscar-winning documentary that served as the blueprint for Van Sants feature. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Bollywood's first gay tough guy? Sep 18, 2009
People thinking that Charlie is gay shows they are ready to accept that gay men do not have to be overtly effeminate, says Sanyal, adding that he would love to play a role like Sean Penn in the Hollywood film Milk. But Bollywood is only taking baby steps with movies like Dostana, says film critic Anupama Chopra. (India Times)
$5.5M Given to Innocent Man Held Behind Bars Sep 17, 2009
Stoll and other defendants are the subject of the 2008 documentary "Witch Hunt" produced and narrated by actor Sean Penn. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
Michael Moore Mulls Giving Up on Documentaries Sep 16, 2009
"It doesn't work with Michael Moore and Sean Penn and Ted Kennedy and a few others. The people have got to get involved in their democracy.". . (Newsmax)
Moore says Capitalism could be last documentary Sep 16, 2009
"It doesn't work with Michael Moore and Sean Penn and Ted Kennedy and a few others. The people have got to get involved in their democracy.". Don't miss this on msnbc. (MSNBC -- News)
Schwarzenegger Under Liberal Pressure to Proclaim 'Harvey Milk Day' in California Sep 16, 2009
Since then, however, Sean Penn won an Oscar for his portrayal of the gay-rights activist in the movie Milk, and last month President Obama posthumously awarded Milk the Presidential Medal of Freedom the nation's highest honor for civilians. Milk was one of the country's first openly gay representatives when he won election to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. (Newsmax)
A look at this fall’s movies Sep 13, 2009
The Tree of Life The great, enigmatic Terrence Malick returns with a story about a family in the 1950s that stars Brad Pitt and Sean Penn, although maybe not at the same time. Details are hard to come by. (Boston Globe)
Obama's speech tame, say area school officials Sep 13, 2009
So to you and the other liberals out there who think that the gay lifestyle is just another way of life have been watching too many Sean Penn movies. " Josh wrote on Sep 11, 2009 9:05 AM:" "GD". (The Herald-Palladium)
Matthew Shepard's murder made his mom an activist Sep 12, 2009
Sean Penn wants to make sure we don't forget Milk's work as an activist and his sacrifices to help open doors for gays. "What struck me is that even if Harvey Milk had not been a politician, he would have been a political figure," Penn says during an interview to promote his new film "Milk." The film was released in selected theaters last week to mark the anniversary of the tragedy. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
New book examines Pat Tillman's death Sep 12, 2009
Even now, after five books - including "Into the Wild," which became a movie directed by Sean Penn - he professes to be not much of a writer. "I'm not a good writer. I'm a good editor of my own stuff," he said. (AZCentral)
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Vh1/ Sep 3, 2009
Attending the show in 2008 was a who's who of Hollywood including: Amy Adams, Jason Alexander, Kevin Bacon, Christian Bale, Elizabeth Banks, Angela Bassett, Simon Beaufoy, Kate Beckinsale, Kristen Bell, Dustin Lance Black, Danny Boyle, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Josh Brolin, Philippe Claudel, Common, Patrick Creadon, Penelope Cruz, Viola Davis, Laura Dern, Alexandre Desplat, Rosemarie DeWitt, Clint Eastwood, Aaron Eckhart, Danny Elfman, Dakota Fanning, Ari Folman, Brendan Fraser, Richard Gere,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ang Lee reinvents Woodstock Aug 28, 2009
After two movies with that other rebel, Sean Penn (Into the Wild and Milk), he loved working with Lee on Taking Woodstock, in which his troubled character has not long returned from Vietnam. Ang's really specific and he encouraged everyone to dig deeper into the roles, to think about it differently,'' Hirsch says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Stars keep spotlight on New Orleans Aug 28, 2009
Others like John Travolta, Sean Penn and The Edge of U2 took more direct action. By Doug Gross CNN. (CNN -- Showbiz)
On Demand picks: ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ available on Comcast Movies and Events Aug 25, 2009
Pictured: Sean Penn (left) and Ray Walston. (R; runs through Aug. 31). (Boston Globe)
Penn with two women? Aug 24, 2009
Sean Penn has been caught canoodling with two young women. The Oscar-winning actor was videoed flirting with the attractive brunettes at a bar in Malibu just days after his wife Robin Wright Penn filed for divorce. (iAfrica.com)
Review: Tarantino's 'Basterds' Bloody Brilliant Aug 21, 2009
Robin Wright and her husband, Sean Penn, are calling it quits on their more than 13 years of marriage. ADVERTISEMENT. (Click2Houston, TX)
Robin Wright Penn files for divorce Aug 20, 2009
Robin Wright Penn filed for divorce from husband Sean Penn on August 12 ... () -- Robin Wright Penn has filed for divorce from her husband Sean Penn, PEOPLE has learned ... Robin Wright Penn and husband Sean Penn attended the 81st Academy Awards together in February. (CNN -- Law)
Bitch and Famous Aug 20, 2009
reunited with/filed for divorce from Sean Penn. This time, however, it looks as if there'll be no big reconciliation in a couple of months time. (iAfrica.com)
Cosby stands up for public schools Aug 20, 2009
Wright, Penn agree on some items Robin Wright and Sean Penn have already agreed on how they will divide property in their divorce, according to court records. Wright, 43, cited irreconcilable differences with Penn, 49, her husband of more than a decade. (Boston Globe)
Sean Penn divorces again Aug 20, 2009
Robin Wright Penn has filed for divorce from husband Sean Penn. The 'Forrest Gump' actress who has two children, Dylan (18) and 16-year-old Hopper, with the Oscar-winning actor filed the papers on 12 August in Marin County, California, citing "irreconcilable differences". (iAfrica.com)
'Office' Star Loves Temp Job As 'Basterd' Aug 20, 2009
Robin Wright and her husband, Sean Penn, are calling it quits on their more than 13 years of marriage. Shop Your Insurance. (Click2Houston, TX)
The Citizen's Cinema Aug 20, 2009
" But while that film owes its praise largely to the performance of Sean Penn, it is Van Sant's small independent film "Paranoid Park" - also released in 2008 - where the director's talents take the spotlight.Like "Elephant," Van Sant's 2003 drama about a Columbine-like school shooting, "Paranoid Park" unfolds at a deliberate, dreamy pace. Alex (Gabe Nevins), a 16-year-old skateboarder, accidentally murders a nightwatchmen while riding aboard the back a freight train with an older teen he met at... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Lights, Camera, Klamath Aug 20, 2009
A reliable source told me parts of Sean Penn s film adaptation of Into the Wild were almost filmed in the Klamath Basin ... Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:39 PM PDT A reliable source told me parts of Sean Penn s film adaptation of Into the Wild were almost filmed in the Klamath Basin. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Huge statue to be jailed in anti-Bush rally Aug 20, 2009
They include actors Sean Penn, Olympia Dukakis and Mark Ruffalo, writers Studs Terkel and Alice Walker, state Assemblyman Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, and Bay Area "protest mom" Cindy Sheehan, whose son was killed in Iraq in 2004. "In the beginning, we were what you might call the voice-of-conscience usual suspects," Sweet said. (Yahoo News -- Anti-War Movement)
Penns resume divorce proceedings Aug 19, 2009
Oscar winner Sean Penn and his actress wife Robin Wright Penn have filed for divorce for a third time, according to US reports. People magazine reported Wright Penn filed the petition last week, citing "irreconcilable differences". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Robin Wright Penn, Sean Penn to split again Aug 19, 2009
In an interview released Monday, Robin Wright Penn told More magazine that she had no plans to reconcile with her husband, Sean Penn ... Robin Wright Penn has filed for divorce from her husband Sean Penn, PEOPLE has learned. (MSNBC -- News)
Huge statue to be jailed in anti-Bush rally Aug 19, 2009
They include actors Sean Penn, Olympia Dukakis and Mark Ruffalo, writers Studs Terkel and Alice Walker, state Assemblyman Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, and Bay Area "protest mom" Cindy Sheehan, whose son was killed in Iraq in 2004. "In the beginning, we were what you might call the voice-of-conscience usual suspects," Sweet said. (Yahoo News -- Anti-War Movement)
Lights, Camera, Klamath Aug 19, 2009
A reliable source told me parts of Sean Penn s film adaptation of Into the Wild were almost filmed in the Klamath Basin ... Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:39 PM PDT A reliable source told me parts of Sean Penn s film adaptation of Into the Wild were almost filmed in the Klamath Basin. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
The Citizen's Cinema Aug 19, 2009
" But while that film owes its praise largely to the performance of Sean Penn, it is Van Sant's small independent film "Paranoid Park" - also released in 2008 - where the director's talents take the spotlight.Like "Elephant," Van Sant's 2003 drama about a Columbine-like school shooting, "Paranoid Park" unfolds at a deliberate, dreamy pace. Alex (Gabe Nevins), a 16-year-old skateboarder, accidentally murders a nightwatchmen while riding aboard the back a freight train with an older teen he met at... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Sean Penn living alone Aug 19, 2009
Robin Wright Penn is at a "crossroads" in her relationship with Sean Penn. The 'Forrest Gump' actress says she and the 'Milk' actor who called off divorce proceedings in May are living apart after she realised what she wants from life. (iAfrica.com)
Unhappy Ending For Sean Penn Aug 18, 2009
Sean Penn, who turned 49 yesterday, withdrew his application for a legal separation from long-suffering wife Robin Wright Penn in June, calling the filing an "arrogant mistake." Then he withdrew from two movies to spend more time with his family. But Robin wasn't having it. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Tidbits: Twilight stars cuddle, but they arent a couple Aug 18, 2009
Plus: Robin Wright Penn says shes finally finished with Sean Penn. Kristen Stewart, left, and Robert Pattinson may like to cuddle and go to concerts together, but that doesn't mean the two are dating. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Brilliante by name... Aug 18, 2009
(CNN) -- Feted by Sean Penn and applauded by Quentin Tarantino at Cannes, Filipino filmmaker Brilliante Mendoza appears to finally live up to his name. Facing the press in Cannes, Brillante Mendoza went on to pick up the best director prize. (CNN -- International)
This day in history Aug 17, 2009
Actor Sean Penn is 49. Jazz musician Everette Harp is 48. (Boston Globe)
Brilliante Mendoza Aug 14, 2009
Mendoza won the Best Director award at this year's Cannes film festival. Filipino filmmaker lauded by Quentin Tarantino for his film "Serbis". (CNN -- International)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 16-22 Aug 13, 2009
Actor Sean Penn is 49. Guitarist Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses) is 47. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Crater Lake Park is special; keep helicopters away Aug 13, 2009
A reliable source told me parts of Sean Penn s film adaptation of Into the Wild were almost filmed in the Klamath Basin. Community Calendar. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Cold Souls is a clever look at identity Aug 13, 2009
Katheryn Winnick is also very good as the soul merchants trophy wife, a no-talent soap-opera star who wants the soul of an American actor (preferably Al Pacino, George Clooney or Sean Penn) to help her improve her craft. These are all very surreal, inventive ideas, heightened by the dreamlike cinematography from Barthes partner, Andrij Parekh; the scenes shot in St. Petersburg, for example, are simultaneously gauzy and bleak. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Lights, Camera, Klamath Aug 12, 2009
A reliable source told me parts of Sean Penn s film adaptation of Into the Wild were almost filmed in the Klamath Basin ... Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:39 PM PDT A reliable source told me parts of Sean Penn s film adaptation of Into the Wild were almost filmed in the Klamath Basin. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Apparition to Release The Young Victoria Aug 11, 2009
Its initial slate includes The Tree of Life, written and directed by Terrence Malick, starring Brad Pitt and Sean Penn, and Jane Campions critically acclaimed Bright Star. The company has an output relationship with Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group (SPWAG) for all domestic ancillary rights. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
