Magic moments Nov 21, 2009
The Hollywood star appeared on the show in May 2005 to promote his latest film, War of the Worlds. However the interview became more famous for Cruise's excitable behaviour as he jumped around the sofa and fell to his knees with declarations of love for his then-girlfriend Katie Holmes. (BBC News -- Americas)
Wars Without End: The New Normal? Oct 9, 2009
In fact, that's where The War of the Worlds evidently began ... General McChrystal, President Obama, Proconsul Holbrooke, The War of the Worlds, old as it is, offers a rare example of how to imagine us from the point of view of them. (CBS News)
Google BooksWhat's It Got For Teen... Sep 26, 2009
Is the popular film War of the Worlds starring Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning as good as the book (by HG Wells). And why did the psychedelic rock band Velvet Underground write a song inspired by the book Venus in Furs (and why were there 4 film adaptations of a book you've never heard of, and why does the narrator in the introduction of this R rated cult classic sound disturbingly like Lemony Snickett. (Suite101.com)
Hollywood Destroys the World; New wave of disaster movies, TV shows... Aug 1, 2009
Previous waves of pop-culture disaster, from the Atomic Age paranoia of War of the Worlds to Watergate-era flicks such as The Towering Inferno, have depicted calamity in stunning detail ... 3) War of the Worlds. (The Drudge Report)
Taking mockery to new heights Jul 5, 2009
Most might point to those '70s and '80s works as the roots of the mockumentary format, and one could argue that it started with Orson Welles' infamous 1938 "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast ... A "War of the Worlds"-like mini-panic rippled through the Charleston, S.C., area when the 1983 televised drama "Special Bulletin" depicted the region being nuked. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Bizarro blockbusters Jul 3, 2009
They say they stumbled on success four years ago, after being encouraged by video-store chains and cable networks (their biggest champions) to make an adaptation of the H.G. Wells classic "War of the Worlds." It came out about the same time as the Steven Spielberg epic and was such a success [in video stores] that Latt and Rimawi began to mine titles in the public domain with a slight and a not-so-slight resemblance to something else ... "H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds" (2005) ... Reminiscent of:... (FOX59, IN)
Universal Studios Hollywood's Studio Tour Returns to Studio's Famous 'Courthouse Square' Location and Introduces New Hi-Def, State-of-the-Art Trams Jun 19, 2009
The theme park features the groundbreaking attractions "The Simpsons Ride(TM)," "Revenge of the Mummy(SM) - The Ride," "Shrek 4-D," "Jurassic Park - The Ride" and the world-renowned Studio Tour, which takes guests behind-the-scenes of such landmark TV and movie locations and sets as Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds" and ABC's hit TV series "Desperate Housewives." Universal CityWalk features 65 entertainment-themed restaurants, nightclubs, shops and dynamic entertainment options. The... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
From the Director of 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Comes an Astonishing, Fun and Suspenseful Adventure in Eye-Popping 3-D Unlike Anything You've Seen Before! 'CORALINE' May 27, 2009
s stellar voice cast includes Dakota Fanning (War of the Worlds), Teri Hatcher ("Desperate Housewives"), John Hodgman ("The Daily Show"), Ian McShane ("Deadwood") and Keith David (Crash), with an enchanting musical score by Bruno Coulais (Winged Migration, The Chorus). Henry Selick is one of the leading directors working in animation today. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Don’t miss this one May 21, 2009
doctor9 wrote on May 20, 2009 3:22 PM:" I'm afraid I'm one of those who just can't get past Tom Cruise's public persona to enjoy this film. Give me a few year; if it's on TV, and if nothing else is on, I'll watch it. At this point in his career, his larger-than-life behavior (Oprah gymnastics, Matt Lauer interview, etc.) overshadows his performances. I believe that he was responsible for much of what was bad about the War of the Worlds remake (in which Tim Robbins acted circles around him, BTW),... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Whats in store for next years Oscars? May 21, 2009
War of the Worlds Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise spin the spectacle of sci-fi spectacles, a new take on H.G. Wells invaders-from-Mars classic. Everyone secretly loves to see the world toasted, and it co-stars that adorable Dakota Fanning. (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
Sunday's TV: The Castle May 15, 2009
After a while, listening to him talk earnestly about his films becomes almost as enervating as War Of The Worlds. Gorillas Revisited With David Attenborough. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Fanning to join Twilight sequel Mar 11, 2009
The 15-year-old War of the Worlds star will play Jane in the film, a member of the evil Volturi coven of vampires. In the series of books on which the film is based, Jane is able to manipulate a person's mind to make them believe they are in excruciating pain. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Hollywood's most overrated Mar 4, 2009
"War of the Worlds" was probably the peak of his mediocrity, with a role that was reduced to screaming and running away. In the recent "Valkyrie," he portrayed a German and yet he still maintained his American accent. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Free and cheap in Los Angeles Feb 18, 2009
The dilapidated Bates Motel filmed for Alfred Hitchcock s Oscar-nominated 1960 thriller Psycho looms near the wrecked 747 airplane from Steven Spielberg s 2005 film War of the Worlds and the snow-powdered town of Whoville in Dr. Seuss How The Grinch Stole Christmas. The Universal Experience, a recent addition to the theme park, houses dozens of movie artifacts, from the silky dresses in Atonement to Gregory Peck s glasses in To Kill a Mockingbird, the 1962 film that nabbed him a best actor... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
The film industry: Cinderella story Feb 17, 2009
The would-be studio, which made films such as American Beauty and War of the Worlds , sold itself to Paramount in 2005. When that arrangement fell apart it found new partners in Reliance Big Entertainment, a Bollywood outfit, and Universal Studios. (The Economist)
Locations for new Jolie film sought locally Feb 12, 2009
The valley has reeled in a slew of other feature films including Stephen Spielberg's "War of the Worlds," Ridley Scott's "American Gangster," "Michael Clayton," starring George Clooney, and the cult-hit police comedy "Super Troopers," among many others. Anyone with photographs of potential sites for "Salt" may email filmcommission@mac. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
The Walt Disney Studios Enters Exclusive Long-Term Distribution Agreement With DreamWorks Studios; Steven Spielberg & Stacey Snider Align With Disney to Distribute and Market Their Live-Action Motion Pictures Feb 10, 2009
Among the company's other successes have been such films as "Saving Private Ryan" (co-produced with Paramount), "The Ring," "Minority Report" (co-produced with 20th Century Fox), "War of the Worlds," "Dreamgirls," and "Transformers" (all co-produced with Paramount). Snider joined DreamWorks Studios in 2006 as Co-Chairman and CEO. Snider has overseen the company's business strategy as well as the creative and financial aspects of all film development and production. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Age of innocence Feb 9, 2009
Fanning was 10 when she held her own against Denzel Washington in Man On Fire, 11 when she gave both Robert De Niro in Hide And Seek and Tom Cruise in War Of The Worlds runs for their money. She was born Hannah Dakota Fanning in Georgia in 1994. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Dakota Fanning pushes forward Feb 8, 2009
She has starred with Hollywood's biggest stars, including Tom Cruise in "War of the Worlds," Denzel Washington in "Man on Fire," Robert De Niro in "Hide and Seek" and Mike Myers in "Cat in the Hat.". The acclaimed actress got some rare flack for portraying a youngster who is raped in "Hound Dog." The negative press surprised and frustrated her. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Leo vs. Tom: Two different paths to stardom Feb 7, 2009
War of the Worlds did great, but for a Tom Cruise-Steven Spielberg film it didnt do the amazing business it could have ... So even though Cruise has been hammered at times for concentrating too intently on box office projects like the Mission: Impossible series and War of the Worlds, he manages to mix in reminders of his ability to act and chooses pictures that might cause Oscar to at least glance his way. (MSNBC -- Movies)
