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Helen Hunt May Replace Maura Tierney on 'Parenthood'
15 September 2009 1:49 AM, PDT
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There have been some considerations that Helen Hunt should replace Maura Tierney on "Parenthood". NBC, according to THR, has approached the feature film star to join the series and Hunt is said to be weighing on the offer.
Hunt is supposed to take over Tierney's Sarah, one of the four Braverman siblings that become the center of attention on the series. She is a financially-challenged single mother who returns home to her parents and siblings in Berkeley, Calif. The other siblings are played by Peter Krause, Erika Christensen and Dax Shepard.
Tierney has played Sarah in the pilot before she retracted from the show because she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Last week, NBC released a statement that the actress has quit the show for good. "Maura Tierney regrets that she will not be able to continue her role on 'Parenthood' due to a conflict with the production
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- AceShowbiz.com
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134 New Names Invited to Join the Academy
1 July 2009 1:08 AM, PDT
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Yesterday came the yearly announcement from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as it extended 134 invitations to several artists and executives "who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures" read the press release. Of course all of them can decline, but I wouldn't necessarily expect that to happen as all who accept the invitation will be the only additions in 2009 to the Academy's roster of voting members.
"These filmmakers have, over the course of their careers, captured the imagination of audiences around the world," said Academy President Sid Ganis. "It's this kind of talent and creativity that make up the Academy, and I welcome each of them to our ranks."
The list follows below and reading around the best analysis I saw of it came from Nathaniel Rogers at The Film Experience who, among other things, pointed out the addition of longtime Darren Aronofsky's
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- Brad Brevet
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"Adventureland" - What are your top Amusement Park Scenes in Film?
26 March 2009
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"Adventureland" is around the corner. The Greg Mottola directed and written film finds theatres on April 3rd. Mottola is responsible for "Superbad," one of the funniest films in recent times. A talented cast works their magic in "Adventureland" including Jesse Eisenberg of "The Hunting Party," "Twilight" star Kristen Stewart, Ryan Reynolds ("Smokin' Aces"), Kristen Wiig ("Forgetting Sarah Marshall") and Bill Hader who also notched up laughs in "Superbad" alongside Seth Rogen.
For the sake of interest, we've briefly compiled a list of amusement park scenes from films we found most memorable. These can be found after you read what "Adventureland" is all about.
What's "Adventureland" about?
It's the summer of 1987, and James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg), an uptight recent college grad, can't wait to embark on his dream tour of Europe. But when his parents (Wendie Malick and Jack Gilpin) announce they can no longer subsidize his trip, James has little
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DVD release inspirations including Get Smart
23 February 2009 1:43 AM, PST
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Come down after the excitement of last night’s Academy Awards yet? The likes of winners Kate Winslet, Sean Penn, Danny Boyle and all involved with Brit sensation Slumdog Millionaire are probably stumbling into bed after a night of revelry and too much celebratory champagne right about now, however for those of us that didn’t make it to the Kodak Theatre for Tinseltown’s night of nights, it’s back to the grindstone and another day of work. So perk up your Monday with the exciting new DVD film releases out this week that promise silly comedy, weighty drama and touching romance.
If you see… Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway get involved in silly spy shenanigans in Get Smart – the big screen version of the popular 60s TV show.
Why Not Catch the original series with the DVD box-set that includes all 138 episodes. Learn about the phone shoe and
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Best Actress of 2008 - Vote in Tsr Awards
17 February 2009 10:42 PM, PST
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The Academy Awards have five actresses up for Best Actress. We have 14 actors. That means we are almost three times better. The complete list of nominees ... Frances McDormand - Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day
Kate Winslet - Revolutionary Road
Kate Winslet - The Reader
Helen Hunt - Then She Found Me
Sally Hawkins - Happy-go-lucky
Melissa Leo - The River
Meryl Streep - Doubt
Tina Fey - Baby Mama
Anna Faris - The House Bunny
Angelina Jolie - The Changeling
Michelle Williams - Wendy And Lucy
Keira Knightley - The Duchess
Cate Blanchett - The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button Click Here to vote of the 7th Annual Tsr Movie Awards The Academy Awards just don’t cut it. Every year I watch, and every year I think they get something wrong.
Not only that, why can’t there be more than
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Adventureland - Trailer
16 February 2009 10:19 AM, PST
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It's the summer of 1987, and James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg), an uptight recent college grad, can't wait to embark on his dream tour of Europe. But when his parents (Wendie Malick and Jack Gilpin) announce they can no longer subsidize his trip, James has little choice but to take a lowly job at a local amusement park. Forget about German beer, world-famous museums and cute French girls-James' summer will now be populated by belligerent dads, stuffed pandas, and screaming kids high on cotton candy. Lucky for James, what should have been his worst summer ever turns into quite an adventure as he discovers love in the most unlikely place with his captivating co-worker Em (Kristen Stewart), and learns to loosen up.
The film stars Jesse Eisenberg ("The Squid and the Whale"), Kristen Stewart ("Twilight, "Into the Wild"), Ryan Reynolds ("Just Friends," "Van Wilder"), Martin Starr ("Knocked Up," "Superbad"), and "Saturday Night Live
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- Leigh
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Meet the cast of 'Adventureland' or enter to win a trip to Europe!
11 February 2009
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Check out the new features on the official "Adventureland" site where one can meet the cast, check out new photos of "Twilight" star Kristen Stewart and the rest of the cast.
Not enough? Try entering to win a trip to Europe! The film stars Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, Martin Starr, Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader. Release date is on the 27th of March.
Check out the official site here.
What's this all about? It's the summer of 1987, and James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg), an uptight recent college grad, can't wait to embark on his dream tour of Europe. But when his parents (Wendie Malick and Jack Gilpin) announce they can no longer subsidize his trip, James has little choice but to take a lowly job at a local amusement park. Forget about German beer, world-famous museums and cute French girls-James' summer will now be populated by belligerent dads, stuffed pandas,
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New "Adventureland" Sundance Film Festival Clips and an Updated Trailer!
23 January 2009 2:27 AM, PST
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With release date confirmed for March 27 (wide) this year, we are pleased to give you some new clips from Miramax Films' "Adventureland" at this year's Sundance Film Festival!
The comedy stars Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, Martin Starr, Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader. Greg Mottola, director of the uproariously funny "Superbad," directs from his own screenplay.
Stewart is fresh off the success of "Twilight" and should command a strong audience pull just from that. Multi-talented Eisenberg's last film was 2007's "The Hunting Party" alongside Terrence Howard and Richard Gere.
See the gallery now!
What's it about?
It's the summer of 1987, and James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg), an uptight recent college grad, can't wait to embark on his dream tour of Europe. But when his parents (Wendie Malick and Jack Gilpin) announce they can no longer subsidize his trip, James has little choice but to take a lowly job at a local amusement park.
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New "Adventureland" images from Sundance!
15 January 2009 8:38 AM, PST
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Check out these new Sundance Film Fest pics from Miramax's "Adventureland" starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, Martin Starr, Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader.
Greg Mottola directs the comedy based on his own screenplay. Producing are Anne Carey, Ted Hope and Sidney Kimmel.
Naturally, Stewart's off a fresh success with "Twilight." She's in post production for "Welcome to the Rileys" alongside James Gandolfini and Melissa Leo.
Check out the new images here and the trailer here.
Also, see the official site here - http://adventurelandthefilm.com/
What's it about?
It's the summer of 1987, and James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg), an uptight recent college grad, can't wait to embark on his dream tour of Europe. But when his parents (Wendie Malick and Jack Gilpin) announce they can no longer subsidize his trip, James has little choice but to take a lowly job at a local amusement park. Forget about German beer,
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Another Big Win for "Slumdog Millionaire"
6 January 2009 11:39 PM, PST
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"Slumdog Millionaire" is the one to beat this Oscar season! This time, the Alliance of Women Film Journalists awarded the movie its highest honor -- Best Picture of their Eda (Excellent Dynamic Activism) Awards.
Sean Penn also scored a Best Actor win for "Milk."
But my favorite categories of the Eda Awards? Their Special Mention Awards with fun categories like the Hall Of Shame Award ("27 Dresses") or Actress Most in Need Of A New Agent Award (gasp, Kate Hudson).
The Alliance of Women Film Journalists is a great organization with members who are "highly qualified professional female movie critics, reporters and feature writers working in print, broadcast and online media."
Check their site here.
And to see the full list of winners, click read more.
Eda Annual Achievement Awards
Best Film
Slumdog Millionaire
Best Direction
Danny Boyle - Slumdog Millionaire
Best Screenplay Original
Wall-e - Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter, Jim Reardon
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- Manny
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won’t you watch the merely very-good movies of 2008?
6 January 2009 1:08 PM, PST
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In this season of Oscar nominations and critics’ awards, gala ceremonies and acceptance speeches, won’t you give a thought to the merely very-good films of 2008, those that could not make it to the rarefied ranks of the best of the the best of the best simply because they lacked, perhaps, the benefit of the presence of Meryl Streep or Heath Ledger?
They’re worthy movies, and they need your love. And they’ve even made themselves available on DVD so you can take them home and try them out. There’s no obligation, but for little more than the cost of a fancy latte at one of those downtown coffee bars, you could make a neglected, underprivileged movie very happy.
Call now, and we’ll send you a full-color brochure with beautiful pictures of worthy movies for you to choose from, including:
• Dramas such as Stop-Loss [Region 1] [Region 2] (from Boys Don't Cry director Kimberly Peirce,
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- MaryAnn Johanson
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