Damon, demons, Darwin at Toronto film fest Sep 10, 2009
The lineup includes Drew Barrymore's directing debut "Whip It," a roller-derby romp in which she co-stars with Ellen Page and Juliette Lewis; Ricky Gervais and Jennifer Garner's comedy "The Invention of Lying"; Joel and Ethan Coen's "A Serious Man," a 1960s tale set in their native Minnesota; the documentary "Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel," a portrait of the Playboy publisher; "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee," a domestic drama with Robin Wright Penn, Alan Arkin, Keanu Reeves and... (MSNBC -- News)
Best of both worlds Sep 10, 2009
She followed that up with Autumn In New York starring Richard Gere and Winona Ryder in 2000. I loved every minute of directing my two films, and I would love to do it again once I get the chance, she said, adding that these days she is too busy taking care of her two young daughters. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ohio elections panel hears lawmaker's complaint Sep 4, 2009
Los Angeles attorney Mark Geragos, whose past clients include the late pop star Michael Jackson and actress Winona Ryder, took up the case at Krikorian's invitation. Geragos is also an Armenian-American. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Killing Your Classmates Is So 1988 Aug 29, 2009
For those who havent seen it: Back in 1988, before either Winona Ryder or Christian Slater stepped on the wrong side of the law, they starred together in Heathers, a movie that made killing your friends funny. Winona played a reluctant popular girl, who secretly hates the uber-bitchy members of her clique. (Slate)
New on DVD: Fascinating characters populate 'Adventureland' Aug 28, 2009
The all-star cast includes Billy Bob Thornton, Kim Basinger, Winona Ryder and Mickey Rourke. "Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles": Another Criterion release, this one focuses on a middle-aged widow who lives a routine and predictable existence that includes cooking, cleaning and turning tricks. (Florida Today)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (Aug. 23) Aug 23, 2009
Ultimately even less than zero, despite a cast that includes Billy Bob Thornton, Kim Basinger, Winona Ryder, and Mickey Rourke. Extras: Cast and crew commentary. (Boston Globe)
School's out forever Aug 21, 2009
Winona Ryder and Ethan Hawke still seem effortlessly cool, and their fear of selling out reverberates with idealists of all eras, regardless of their musical idols or facial hair. 1. (Salon)
Director J.J. Abrams' Phenomenal Reimagining of the Legendary Adventure Star Trek Soars Onto DVD and Blu-ray Jul 18, 2009
Starring a hot young cast including Chris Pine (Carriers), Zachary Quinto ("Heroes"), Zoe Saldana (Avatar), Karl Urban (The Bourne Supremacy), John Cho (Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle), Anton Yelchin (Terminator Salvation) and Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead), the global smash hit also features seasoned actors such as Eric Bana (Munich), Bruce Greenwood (National Treasure: Book of Secrets), Winona Ryder (Girl, Interrupted) and the original Spock himself, Leonard Nimoy. "I cannot wait for fans... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Talking Shop Jul 11, 2009
In addition to Robin Wright Penn, your cast includes Julianne Moore, Winona Ryder and Monica Bellucci. Did you intentionally set out to fill your movie with strong female parts. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Whatever happened to grown-ups on film? Jun 23, 2009
By the 1990s, curves, and all other forms of secondary sexual characteristics, seemed to be verboten, with a new generation of stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and Winona Ryder maintaining the eerily pre-adolescent appearance most commonly seen in Olympic gymnasts. Its treated as a joke in the indie movie Camp, about a performing-arts summer program for high-schoolers, that kids too young to have drivers licenses would star in mature plays like Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf. (MSNBC -- Movies)
* [HEALTH] An emotional hair trigger thats often misread Jun 23, 2009
In the popular 1999 movie Girl, Interrupted, Winona Ryder portrays a young woman who tries to commit suicide, then spends nearly a year in a psychiatric hospital with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. The film, based on a 1993 memoir by Susanna Kaysen, was gripping. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Where Are Those '90s Artists Now? (Don't Go There!) Jun 1, 2009
Founding member Karl Mueller died of throat cancer in 2005, causing lead singer (and resident playboy) Dave Pirner (remember him and Winona Ryder. to cut back on his smoking habit. (Fox News)
Winona,Interrupted May 31, 2009
She hasn't had a substantial lead role in nine years, is rarely seen in public and can't really act, yet Winona Ryder remains the most important, relevant movie star of her generation ... and a role in writer-director Rebecca Miller's upcoming movie, "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee." Miller conducted the Elle interview, and writes, "I feel like I grew up with Winona Ryder without meeting her.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Winona Ryder recalls fame and heartbreak May 28, 2009
Actress Winona Ryder said these days she has more balance in her life ... For the past seven years, Winona Ryder has lived mostly out of the spotlight. (MSNBC -- News)
Porn films are no longer a career-killer May 22, 2009
Winona Ryder shoplifted, and she still gets cast, Vox notes, going on to name various other working performers guilty of everything from bad parenting to vehicular homicide. Ive never done anything bad or anything illegal, so that moral high horse amuses me. (MSNBC -- News)
Critic's Rave: 'Star Trek' proves it will live long, prosper May 15, 2009
Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Leonard Nimoy, Eric Bana, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, John Cho and Winona Ryder. Rated PG-13. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Jon and Kate: Get out while you can May 14, 2009
The other cover elements are newsy: Biggest Loser, Brad Pitts interactions with local moms, and Winona Ryder. That's bang for the buck. (MSNBC -- News)
Review: 'Star Trek' is exhilarating May 10, 2009
It's cleverly cast across the board, from Winona Ryder, quietly effective as Spock's earthling mom, to Eric Bana, a tattooed and wrathful Romulan. Karl Urban ("Bones" McCoy), John Cho (Sulu), Anton Yelchin (Chekov) and Simon Pegg (Scotty) are physically close enough to evoke their counterparts from the original show, but they're not the finished article, which is where a lot of humor comes in. (CNN -- Showbiz)
'Star Trek' Rookies: Here Are 10 Things You Need To Know May 9, 2009
Was that Winona Ryder ... Is that Winona Ryder. (VHI.com -- Music News)
much more. Friday, May 08, 2009 May 8, 2009
This youngster will grow up to be Spock, and he'll be played by Zachary Quinto (of "Heroes"), but for now he's just a kid suffering from the fact that his father (Ben Cross) is a Vulcan while his mother (Winona Ryder, who gives a nicely wrought performance in a small role) is human, in an embarrassment to end all embarrassments. This young Spock (played by Jacob Kogan) matter-of-factly greets the bullies who've gathered 'round, ready to beat the crap out of him: "I assume you've prepared more... (Salon)
Launching into character May 8, 2009
Spocks father is a Vulcan named Sarek (played by Ben Cross) and mother, Amanda Grayson (Winona Ryder), is a human. Chris Pine watched some of the original episodes of Star Trek to get a sense of what William Shatners performance as James T. Kirk was all about. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Go See Star Trek May 7, 2009
To say more would be to give too much away, but allowing for a few bad choices (the 37-year-old Winona Ryder as Spock's aged mother. Really. (Slate)
SPOCK + AWE! May 7, 2009
A brooding semi-outcast because of his half-human heritage (Winona Ryder, in her first major studio movie in years, is briefly his mom; Ben Cross of "Chariots of Fire" his dad), Spock spurns a post on his native Vulcan to join Starfleet Academy. PAGE 1. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'Trek' director goes where no one has gone before May 6, 2009
Then Abrams selected veteran actors like Tyler Perry, Eric Bana and Winona Ryder for other roles. "To get Winona Ryder was just one of those things I thought it would be great to have an actress who people would recognize, hopefully not get pulled out of the movie, but sort of feel like there was some support to the younger, fresher faces," Abrams says. (Fresno Bee)
Star Trek movie review - Star Trek showtimes - The Boston Globe May 5, 2009
That said, the appearance of Winona Ryder as Spock's human mother comes as a jolt, and in no known universe can I imagine Tyler Perry as a Federation elder. (Abrams is a fan, I guess. (Boston Globe)
Q&A with Zachary Quinto, the new Mr. Spock May 4, 2009
Q: Winona Ryder plays Spock's mother. Was it strange having someone so young playing your mom. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'Star Trek' lives long and prospers May 2, 2009
Star Trek stars Winona Ryder and Zachary Quinto strike a pose on the red carpet at the film's premiere. By Kelley L. Carter, USA TODAY LOS ANGELES While filming Star Trek, Zachary Quinto and his dramatic, plucked eyebrows rarely made a public appearance. (USA Today -- Life)
Star Trek at Studio V Apr 30, 2009
The movie, starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Eric Bana and Winona Ryder, tells the story of a young crews maiden voyage on the USS Enterprise. It is a journey where they will be tested and life-long friendships will be formed. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
WIN TICKETS TO STAR TREK! Apr 29, 2009
MOVIE INFO: "STAR TREK" Written by Roberto Orci Kurtzman Directed by J.J. Abrams Cast: John Cho, Ben Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Winona Ryder, Zo. Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, with Eric Bana and Leonard Nimoy Synopsis: The greatest adventure of all time begins with "Star Trek," the incredible story of a young crew's maiden voyage onboard the most advanced starship ever created: the U.S.S. Enterprise. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Beachley ready to hang up her board Apr 20, 2009
Claims that Winona Ryder is the former friend who betrayed Gwyneth Paltrow. Report finds illegal poachers are causing Orang-utan species to face extinction. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Spock gives fans Star Trek treat Apr 9, 2009
The new cast also features Winona Ryder, Eric Bana and, as the younger version of Scotty, British actor Simon Pegg. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
MTV Games and Paramount Pictures Take STAR TREK and Rock Band(R) 'Where No Man Has Gone Before' Apr 2, 2009
Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment Present a Bad Robot Production STAR TREK starring John Cho, Ben Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Winona Ryder, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Eric Bana and Leonard Nimoy, and based upon "Star Trek" created by Gene Roddenberry. The film's director of photography is Dan Mindel, ASC; the production designer is Scott Chambliss; the film is edited by Maryann Brandon, A.C.E. and Mary Jo Markey, A.C.E.; the costume... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Where Stars Are Born Mar 28, 2009
San Francisco a major training ground for actors. Article:San Francisco a major training ground for actors:/c/a/2009/03/27/DD0C16DE4U.DTL Article:San Francisco a major training ground for actors:/c/a/2009/03/27/DD0C16DE4U.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Foxx, Diaz, Renner will have you weeping Mar 25, 2009
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Kim Basinger, Mickey Rourke, Winona Ryder, Amber Heard, Rhys Ifans, Jon Foster Director: Gregor Jordan Story: Based on the book of short stories by Brett Easton Ellis, the film takes a look at hedonism in early 80s Los Angeles through interweaving stories. Foster realizes his girlfriend (Heard) is sleeping around. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Where Style + Street Meet Mar 15, 2009
Clientele: You, me, stylists, fashion designers, costume designers and a host of celebrities: Bjrk, Nicolas Cage, John Galliano, Scarlett Johansson, Sean Penn, Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan, Winona Ryder and Quentin Tarantino. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis bought a clown costume that he wore onstage. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Anna Nicole Smith, Howard K. Stern, George Clooney Mar 14, 2009
The new stage version will be directed by Andy Fickman, who worked on the musical "Reefer Madness." The 1989 movie launched the careers of Christian Slater and Winona Ryder. In a recent reading, Kristen Bell played Ryder's lead role as Veronica Sawyer. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Heathers to get musical treatment Mar 13, 2009
The cult 1989 movie launched the careers of Hollywood stars Christian Slater and Winona Ryder. In a recent reading, Heroes actress star Kristen Bell played Ryder's lead role of Veronica Sawyer. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
New Trailer for J.J. Abrams' 'Star Trek' Breaks All Existing Records With Over 1.8 Million Downloads During First 24 Hours on Apple.com Mar 12, 2009
Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment Present a Bad Robot Production "Star Trek" starring John Cho, Ben Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Winona Ryder, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Eric Bana and Leonard Nimoy. The film is directed by J.J. Abrams ("Mission Impossible III," "Lost," "Alias"), written by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman ("MI: III," "Transformers"). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A tumultuous and supernatural family saga Mar 10, 2009
Some things were missing from the 1993 movie version of "The House of the Spirits." It had ample (non-Latino) star power with Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Glenn Close and Winona Ryder. But somewhere between Isabel Allende's acclaimed novel and the screen, the story's vibrant magical realism fell away. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
The Next Mickey Rourke Mar 8, 2009
WINONA RYDER Winona was a full-fledged star when the whole Saks Fifth Avenue shoplifting debacle occurred. Goes to show how one momentary lapse can ruin a career. (Fox News)
Winona goes Hollywood: Area featured in many movies Feb 22, 2009
Winona Ryder, star of Heathers, Edward Scisscorhands, Girl, Interrupted and numerous other Hollywood fare, is said to have been born in Winona, although some reports list her birthplace as Olmsted County. Either way, Winona didn t stay long in this area. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Leona Lewis denies 'flirting with Chris Brown' sparked Rihanna row Feb 12, 2009
Brown has hired celebrity lawyer Mark Geragos, who defended Winona Ryder during her shoplifting trial and Michael Jackson during his child molestation trial ... Representation: Brown has hired celebrity lawyer Mark Geragos, who has represented Michael Jackson and Winona Ryder. (Daily Mail)
Rihanna, Chris Brown Abuse Details Feb 12, 2009
He s since hired attorney Mark Geragos who is known for defending Michael Jackson during his child molestation trial, Winona Ryder after she was arrested for shoplifting, and convicted murderer Scott Peterson. Glum at Grey s Anatomy. (Suite101.com)
Brown Taps 2-Time Loser Feb 12, 2009
None other than Mark Geragos, the very same Mark Geragos who lost Winona Ryder s shoplifting case and got Michael Jackson into a lot of hot water before he was replaced by Tom Mesereau. Geragos was so bad for Jacko that the singer s child molestation case almost tanked. (Fox News)
The rules according to Chickmovietopia Feb 7, 2009
and explains to Winona Ryder his planet of regret for the way hes treated her. In real life that guy does not do that. (MSNBC -- Movies)
