Rolling on the river Oct 27, 2009
Ben Mezrich, author of The Accidental Billionaires - the book on which Aaron Sorkin based the script for The Social Network - tells us that he ll be visiting the local movie set sometime this week. As of now, Mezrich doesn t have a cameo in the film. (Boston Globe)
Charleston Community Theatre set to perform 'A Few Good Men' Oct 22, 2009
Movie-goers got to know Jessep s commanding nature when he was played by Jack Nicholson in the 1992 film adaptation of Aaron Sorkin s play. Jessep lords over the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where a trio of Naval lawyers is investigating the death of a young Marine. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Justin Timberlake Grows Out His Curls For 'The Social Network' Oct 20, 2009
"The West Wing" vet Aaron Sorkin adapted Ben Mezrich's "Accidental Billionaires" for the screen, with. The last time we spoke with Spacey, he didn't envision himself appearing onscreen, though he did star in another film based on a Mezrich book, last year's "21.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
As Facebook hits 300 million users, some wonder what's next for social networking Oct 20, 2009
"West Wing" writer Aaron Sorkin is writing and producing the flick, called "The Social Network," about Facebook's birth. Jesse Eisenberg will play founder Mark Zuckerberg, and Justin Timberlake is cast as Sean Parker, the first company president. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Innovation: Taking a closer look at women’s networking Oct 19, 2009
West Wing creator] Aaron Sorkin signed on to adapt the book into a screenplay while I was writing it. It was a cool situation. (Boston Globe)
BP: Kiss A's goodbye Sep 26, 2009
On the plus side, Aaron Sorkin is rewriting the script for a "Moneyball" movie, which might star Brad Pitt as Billy Beane. To read Buster Olney's take on what went wrong for the Athletics and what's next, plus items from the rumor mill, number-crunching analysis from Baseball Prospectus, a draft recap and whom to watch in spring training, you must be an ESPN Insider. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Add as friend: Justin Timberlake to star in new Facebook movie Sep 24, 2009
David Fincher is directing The Social Network, which was scripted by The West Wing's Aaron Sorkin. Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield have also been lined up to star in the project, which starts filming next month in Boston. (BBC News -- Technology)
Critic's Corner Sep 22, 2009
" I just didn't think it deserved most of the Emmys it won. But trust me, compared to "Legally Mad," "Boston Legal" was high art. My guess is even the people involved in "Mad" would tell you the pilot simply didn't work. St. Paul, MN: Hi Robert. That was a great show last night for an Emmy broadcast. I read your article and 100% agree that the Genre specific grouped awards were better and easier to follow. I would like your reaction to Jon Cryer winning. I used to watch it the first few years... (USA Today -- Life)
Cheneys Disdain For The Law Is Appalling Sep 10, 2009
The works of Aaron Sorkin and George Orwell were mirrored in these paragraphs. Buzzsaw of Truth. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Alice in Chains - in private Sep 8, 2009
Hollywood blog Scriptshadow, which reviews new screenplays - it s already given Aaron Sorkin s script for The Social Network two thumbs up - says it was told Timberlake will play Sean Parker, one of the founders of Napster who also had a hand in turning Facebook into an online phenomenon. Scriptshadow says Adventureland actor Jesse Eisenberg and British actor Andrew Garfield will star as Facebook creators Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin. (Boston Globe)
Justin Timberlake set to star in Facebook film Sep 7, 2009
Producer Kevin Spacey, director David Fincher (Fight Club, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and writer Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing) have settled on Eisenberg (Adventureland) to play Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Timberlake to play Napster founder Sean Parker and Garfield (The Other Boleyn Girl) to play early Facebook employee Eduardo Saverin. Separately, another Hollywood blog The Playlist that a source told it: "Those actors are under consideration and were all present for a table read... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
The accidental chick magnet Aug 31, 2009
Before the book was finished, the actor Kevin Spacey and the writer Aaron Sorkin creator of The West Wing had signed on to transform it into film. Some of the more saucy tales were destined for the big screen, such as Zuckerberg and the early Facebook investor Eduardo Saverin getting busy with groupies in adjacent bathroom stalls. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Going down in flames (100) Aug 31, 2009
We like Edie Falco; but, as The West Wing begat (OK, well, was succeeded by, at least, in a dotted line after a break in the kingly dynasty) the Aaron Sorkin piece with Brad Whitford and Matthew Perry about the late-night Saturday-Night-Live type show, so the Sopranos begat Nurse Jackie, in a dotted line ... I was really rooting for the Aaron Sorkin one to continue, too; was really surprised (pleasantly) when 30 Rock, on the same subject, did instead. (Salon)
CCT to have auditions for 'A Few Good Men' Aug 27, 2009
CHARLESTON Charleston Community Theatre will hold open auditions for Aaron Sorkin s tense military drama, A Few Good Men, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 and 3 at VFW Post 1952, 1821 20th St. in Charleston. These auditions are open to any community member and will consist of readings from the play. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Vineyard viewing Aug 25, 2009
Aaron Sorkin is adapting Mezrich s book for the screen, and David Fincher is rumored to be directing. Like 21, the film adaptation of Mezrich s book Bringing Down the House, The Social Network is being coproduced by Kevin Spacey. (Boston Globe)
Boston appearance creates 'Idol' chatter Aug 14, 2009
Mezrich s book, which was released last month, is already on its way to becoming a movie called The Social Network, which will be coproduced by Kevin Spacey and written by Aaron Sorkin. Greenspan said it s fair to assume he s upset that his own book hasn t received the same recognition, but he assures us that s not why he s making the claims against Mezrich. (Boston Globe)
Celeb memoir: Kristin Chenoweth Jul 27, 2009
She didn't even try to hide her romantic relationship with TV writer Aaron Sorkin, showing up to an ABC press tour party with him in July 2007, just before the "Daisies" launch ... Most of the book is about her early years as a stage actress and particularly about her role in the hit musical "Wicked." She debunks rumors left and right -- that she hates "Wicked" co-star Idina Menzel, the she and on-again, off-again boyfriend Aaron Sorkin (creator of "The West Wing") broke up over her appearance... (Multichannel News)
Kevin Spacey Says Facebook Movie Might Shoot This Year Jul 23, 2009
"I doubt it," Spacey said of appearing in "Network," which was written by "West Wing" creator Aaron Sorkin and which Spacey thinks might go into production this year. OK, no Spacey in front of the camera. (VHI.com -- Music News)
‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ available on MAX on Comcast Jul 20, 2009
(MAX on Comcast) A meek farce from Mike Nichols and Aaron Sorkin. Set during the 1980s, the movie gives us Tom Hanks (above) as a frivolous Democratic congressman from Texas who fights to get funding for a covert arms operation in Afghanistan. (Boston Globe)
Ben Mezrich defends his approach to nonfiction writing Jul 19, 2009
Mezrich says he was handing off fresh chapters to screenwriter Aaron Sorkin as he finished them. Did Hollywood s lure encourage Mezrich to stuff messy reality into a more screenplay-ready story. (Boston Globe)
NASCAR saga is too much Jul 18, 2009
If Sony Pictures can't get the "Moneyball" project rolling even with Aaron Sorkin, this is the movie for them, no question. True, this may not work for you sporting purists who want more about the Giants or A's or NFL training camps or whatever is supposed to happen to Stephen Curry, but sometimes you have to forget the local angle, sit back, take stock and breathe in the madness. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Author tackles Facebook in book Jul 16, 2009
To the big screenMezrich said his book is slated to be made into a movie, scripted by Aaron Sorkin, famed for his hit television show "The West Wing," and produced by Academy Award-winning Kevin Spacey, who produced and starred in the film "21," the screen adaptation of "Bringing Down the House.". Mezrich says he has no idea what his next project is but, having written about young people doing extraordinary things, the main character in his next book will likely be young. (MSNBC -- News)
THE ACCIDENTAL BILLIONAIRES Jul 12, 2009
This narrative account detailing the early years of the world's most popular social networking site is already being turned into a film by "The West Wing" scribe Aaron Sorkin, and it's easy to see why. Author Mezrich forsakes the tech and business aspects of the story for a sort of Geeks Gone Wild spin, heavy on -- as the book's subtitle promises -- scandal and soap opera. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Cosby says 'hey, hey, hey' at Fenway Jul 11, 2009
Now, the Hollywood Reporter says the project is back on, and that Aaron Sorkin, of West Wing fame, has signed on to do a re-write. Sorkin is also adapting local writer Ben Mezrich s book about the founders of Facebook for the Harvard-set movie The Social Network, which should be out in 2011. (Boston Globe)
Changes mean it's game on for 'Moneyball' Jul 11, 2009
Sony stepped up to the plate and put the Brad Pitt baseball film "Moneyball" back into development after hiring writer/producer Aaron Sorkin ("The West Wing") to rework the script, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Pitt remains committed to starring as Billy Beane in the movie, based on Michael Lewis' book about the general manager of the Oakland A's, the source said yesterday, adding that the studio will replace director Steven Soderbergh. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Soprano family values Jul 8, 2009
Sony's hotly anticipated Facebook film isn't solely the brainchild of Aaron Sorkin. Judge Denny Chin called a claim about Anna Nicole Smith's lovers "preposterous.". (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
A Lurid Tell-All About Tech Entrepreneurs? Jul 1, 2009
Mezrich's previous book, "Bringing Down The House," a similar tale of brilliance and treachery among students at an elite university, was turned into the hit movie "21." For the as-yet-untitled adaptation of "The Accidental Billionaires," "Fight Club" director David Fincher is reportedly on board to direct, and "West Wing" creator Aaron Sorkin has been charged with the screenplay. Sorkin is known for deft dialogue, which is good: "Billionaires" contains very little. (CBS News)
A grand night at the Garden Jun 25, 2009
The big screen version will be called The Social Network, and the script s been written by West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin. The movie will trace the evolution of Facebook, beginning with its creation in 2004 by Harvard sophomore Mark Zuckerberg. (Boston Globe)
Status Update On Facebook Movie Jun 25, 2009
The movie, based on Ben Mezrich's upcoming "The Accidental Billionaires," was written by "The West Wing" creator Aaron Sorkin. It's being produced, Variety reported Tuesday, by Scott Rudin and Michael De Luca along with Dana Brunetti and actor Kevin Spacey. (CBS News)
SU to launch Los Angeles program on entertainment industry May 22, 2009
The Sorkin in LA Learning Practicum, inspired by Aaron Sorkin, an SU alumnus and writer, creator and producer of "The West Wing," was established in 2006 for film students in VPA to read with talent agents and Hollywood actors to hone their skills. The LA Semester will act as a 20-hour-per-week internship to accommodate each student's interests. (Daily Orange, NY)
The West Wing: TV Show Review May 16, 2009
A Look Back at Aaron Sorkin's TV Drama Set in The White House ... Aaron Sorkin created The West Wing in the late 1990s ... Aaron Sorkin found a way to make legally and morally complex issues suspenseful and exhilarating in every episode. (Suite101.com)
A mobster, a mother and a misfit top our (early) end-of-the-decade list Apr 28, 2009
Instead, accentuate the positive: How auteurs like Aaron Sorkin and David Chase utilized the medium for expressive, experimental theater; how movie stars set aside their egos and settled into the grunt work of episodic TV; how cable graduated from the fringes to the forefront. Selecting the best of the best is always a hand-wringing chore - in this case, one assigned to critics nationwide by the entertainment-industry magazine Variety for an upcoming special issue - but I've managed to come up... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
TV Review: Cupid Apr 20, 2009
Cupid resembled another ABC property, Aaron Sorkin s Sports Night, in its sophisticated humour and rapid-fire dialogue, but Sports Night never found enough viewers either. There just wasn t an audience for this very funny, often tragic, witty and wordy show that revolved around the possibility of magic. (Suite101.com)
A LITTLE BIT WICKED Mar 29, 2009
Chenoweth has had an on-again-off-again romance with "West Wing" creator Aaron Sorkin. He makes a cameo appearance in the book, writing a funny and charming chapter about his state of mind on the eve of their first date. (New York Post -- Opinions)
TV Needs Aaron Sorkin! Mar 17, 2009
TV needs Aaron Sorkin to return. Article:TV needs Aaron Sorkin to return:/c/a/2009/03/15/DD2P16EVEU.DTL Article:TV needs Aaron Sorkin to return:/c/a/2009/03/15/DD2P16EVEU.DTL ... TV needs Aaron Sorkin to return. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Interactive TV? How about focus on the plot? Mar 12, 2009
Now, I see that and I think, "television just got dumber." Storytellers - from Aaron Sorkin to David Simon to Tina Fey - must be cringing. Or assuming a defensive crouch. (San Francisco Chronicle)
DVD Review: Sports Night Special Ed... Feb 17, 2009
Before the triumph of The West Wing, before the debacle of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, back when he was known best for A Few Good Men and The American President, Aaron Sorkin created a show that changed network sitcoms forever: Sports Night ... The original DVD release was completely lacking in special features, so the new edition is a welcome boon to all the Aaron Sorkin fanatics out there (and there are many of them). (Suite101.com)
Death by moron Has anonymous commenting destroyed meaningful online... Feb 13, 2009
As I've mentioned before, I now tend to agree with "West Wing" creator Aaron Sorkin, who said, "Nothing has done more to make us dumber or meaner than the anonymity of the Internet." Hyperbole. Not by much. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
The best letters of '08 Feb 8, 2009
You said it - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
