'Ghostbusters' back from the great beyond? Sep 6, 2008
Aykroyd has been pushing for a new "Ghostbusters" film for years now and has floated the idea of doing a computer-generated version (a la "" or "Beowulf"). If it were an animated film, that would certainly lower the cast costs that the Variety article refers to. (Los Angeles Times)
Immigration resurfaces on some state ballots Sep 4, 2008
Faculty members worry instead about academic English the skills that will let students succeed in advanced classes, whether they are deconstructing Beowulf or reciting the principles of photosynthesis. The Oregon initiative is "just a diversion to the real problems," Chavez said. (USA Today)
3D TV without the goggles Sep 3, 2008
Hollywood has already begun migrating to 3D. The first 3D film was Chicken Little in 2005, followed by titles including Kung Fu Panda, Meet the Robinsons, Beowulf and Journey to the Center of the Earth. James Cameron's highly-anticipated Avatar, due out next year, will be 3D-ready. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Review: 'Disaster Movie' Disastrous Aug 31, 2008
The movie lumbers on with the same old slapstick; "Kung Fu Panda's" Po takes on comedian Gary "G-Thang" Johnson (Calvin) in a duel, while Will battles Beowulf, who is struggling with a gender identity issue. There are plenty of painful hits to male genitalia. (WNBC.com, NY)
The Verbal Revolution Aug 26, 2008
Just as the monster Grendel in Beowulf is unable to communicate in speechor so I surmise from Auden's known fondness for that poetic traditionso the Soviet system was self-indicted by its own putrid and paralyzing and unintelligible jargon. The invasion of Czechoslovakia was a "fraternal and peace-loving" action, aimed at "normalization" and "the restoration of order." Peaceful resistance by citizens in Prague was a "provocation." Protests from other democratic countries were no more than... (Slate)
RAISE THE TITANIC! Aug 24, 2008
And through the magic of motion-capture (the same technology used in "Beowulf"), Pitt will play Button at every age, from a stooped senior citizen to a fresh-faced boy. We're curious already. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A 'Spelling Bee' that's F-U-N Aug 19, 2008
Scenic design, Beowulf Boritt. Costumes, Jennifer Caprio. (Boston Globe)
A 'Star Wars' fan boy first Aug 14, 2008
"Beowulf" and "The Polar Express" have tested the concept, but a "Clone Wars" success could be a pivot point for Hollywood. If the film is not a success, it will likely bring to a close the theatrical run of "Star Wars," which began 31 summers ago when Lucas was just a few months younger than Filoni is now. (Los Angeles Times)
MAXON Delivers Fully-Loaded CINEMA 4D R11; Raises Bar for 3D Animation Excellence Aug 13, 2008
Leverage the same powerful matte painting system originally developed by MAXON exclusively for Sony Pictures Imageworks and recently used to create such blockbuster features as Hancock, Speed Racer, Beowulf and Surfs Up. This formerly exclusive toolset enhances workflow and makes it easy to create and patch the mattes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Zemeckis to animate "Man on Wire"? Aug 9, 2008
Beowulf, not Beowolf. Posted by: King of the Geats | 8/8/2008 10:31:33 PM. (Variety)
Countdown to Kickoff Aug 9, 2008
Texas Tech Official Athletic Site. Cody Davis is a freshman safety from Stephenville, Texas. (Texastech.com)
Coming attraction: 3-D Aug 9, 2008
Josh Greer, co-founder of Real-D, the technology used for films such as last month's Journey to the Center of the Earth and last year's Beowulf in 3-D, believes the only place for the technology to go is forward. I think over the next few years, additional tools, not only in how you see the 3-D films but how you capture them, will make 3-D pretty much a standard part of the filmmaking process, he said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dolphins QB race reaches nadir: Quincy Carter coming in for a tryout? Jul 31, 2008
Dolphins QB race reaches nadir: Quincy Carter coming in for a tryout. The Dolphins quarterback situation might be even more dire than it appears after just five days of training camp. (The Palm Beach Post)
Hollywood Likely to Set a New All-Time Box Office Record in 2008 Jul 29, 2008
November 16 Beowulf (Dreamworks/Paramount) - $82. 19M. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Miller Shows Some Spirit Jul 28, 2008
UPDATE: As , Paramount was a major presence at the 2007 Comic-Con, with not only Iron Man but Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Beowulf and Cloverfield. UPDATE: Paramount spokesman Mike Vollman just called me to say: "We have a vibrant and exciting schedule of activities planned for Comic-Con." The studio will be unveiling a number of marketing materials on these pics. (Variety)
Building an HPC Linux cluster is now easier Jul 25, 2008
Building an HPC Linux cluster has gotten simpler, Beowulf leader says ... And most of them use his Beowulf model, Becker said ... After the Beowulf project confirmed the feasibility of low-cost cluster computing, the team tackled other problems that made commodity-based HPC so daunting: designing better hardware, building in diagnostics, adding debugging features, tuning the BIOS settings, creating libraries and improving the software, he said. (Search Enterprise Linux)
Orange County Sheriff's Office Jul 25, 2008
There were some very sound reasons for the purchase of the Beowulf weapons system. We invite you to examine the facts surrounding the purchase of the the guns and judge for yourself. (The Palm Beach Post)
Thousands jam Grey Fox Jul 19, 2008
Entertainment, Saturday, on the family stage, will also include crafts and jewelry making, balloons and juggling with Tom Lilly, creative dance with Stephanie Anderson, Banjer Dan, a magic show with Tom Lilly and Beowulf the Wonder Bunny; Gary, the Silent Clown; Ventriloquist Steve Charney and Harry; Astrograss for Kids, Cristo Lewis, Fiddlin and Singin with Lew Gelfond, Waffles the Clown, movies and snacks. The festival ends Sunday. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
5 Questions with Crispin Hellion Glover Jul 19, 2008
His put-upon character even inspired a catchphrase ("Hello, McFly"), the mid-'80s version of "talk to the hand." But even though Glover's acting career has remained healthy through big-budget projects like Charlie's Angels and Beowulf, his personal projects have veered into much more bizarre territory, particularly his work-in-progress, avant-garde film trilogy laced with taboo-challenging elements, such as the use of mentally challenged actors. The films are not exactly mega-plex fare so Glover... (Calgary Herald)
Journey to the Center of the Earth Review Jul 16, 2008
Journey has been hyped as an unparalleled 3-D experience, but I have yet to see a 3-D movie -- even the lauded Beowulf -- where the 3-D stuff didn't get real tired real fast. Hollywood keeps trying to convince filmgoers that 3-D is the future of cinema, but isn't it really the medium's past. (IGN FilmForce)
Dark Knight Shift: Why Batman Could Exist--But Not for Long Jul 15, 2008
Consider that literature from ancient times are full to bursting with characters and stories that would fit nicely into todays superhero comic books: Gilgamesh, Beowulf, Hercules (who actually IS in several superhero comic books), and various others. We need heroes; that they sometimes appear in monthly magazines with pictures and sound effects does not change the fact that humanity still needs to be inspired to act and strive to become more than what we are. (Scientific American)
Missing Shakespeare: stolen First Folio surfaces in US Jul 14, 2008
"The First Folio is one of 228 of the original 1,000 copies that are known to have survived. All are highly valued. Only two are in private ownership, a situation which before 1998 was seen as effective protection for library and institutional copies, because of the impossibility of open market sale.Det Supt Andy Reddick, who is leading the inquiry, said that there was no suggestion at the moment that the seven other items stolen from Palace Green had been found - they included a first edition... (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Paid-up card-carriers feel the pain Jul 13, 2008
I wondered what was making her so upset - was she on another tear about the misogyny coursing through Beowulf, or maybe that Juliet's fatal love for Romeo was, at its core, just an example of the virulent suppressed gender dysmorphism that ran rampant through the Capulet family. She stuck a piece of paper under my face. (Asia Times Online)
Shakespeare theft man bailed Jul 13, 2008
Also stolen was a book by 10th Century scholar Aelfric, written in 1566, a first edition of Beowulf from 1815 and a handwritten manuscript from the early 15th Century containing a fragment of a poem by Canterbury Tales author Geoffrey Chaucer. The Durham Police spokesman said officers were working with the FBI in the United States. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
400-year-old Shakespeare book back a decade later Jul 13, 2008
The university hoped to recover the other stolen works, which include a 15th-century manuscript containing a fragment of a poem written by Geoffrey Chaucer, author of "The Canterbury Tales"; an edition of "Beowulf" printed in 1812; and a book of maps and poetry dating from 1612. It also promised to keep the First Folio safe. (AZCentral -- News)
Journey to the Center of Dave Jul 13, 2008
In recent years some upscale films, notably Robert Zemeckis' Polar Express and Beowulf, have been available in 3D. Yet for a viewer to put on those glasses, still as cumbersome a visual appliance as they were in the '50s, is to surrender to cheesiness. (I tell moviemakers who want to work in the format: get back to me when you invent 3D without specs. (Time.com)
The lowdown on Canadian movie, TV downloads Jul 8, 2008
Depending on the flick, some can only be rented (including Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street), others can only be purchased (such as The Spiderwick Chronicles) and a few can be rented or purchased (A Mighty Heart and Beowulf). Renting allows users to watch the film as many times as they like within 24 hours of pressing play; it starts at $1. (Canada.com)
D for digital? Jul 6, 2008
He points out that movies such as Chicken Little, Beowulf and Superman Returns have selected scenes with the 3D effect as they are not filmed exclusively in the format. On the other hand, Journey was conceptualised and shot in 3D, so the movie boasts a really different feel. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
This Ewing tries to make mark with Kings Jul 1, 2008
(His favorite poem is "Beowulf"). He dreamed of playing in the NBA, but not necessarily as a center. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Cohen invited to join Oscar panel Jun 25, 2008
Winstone provided the voice of Beowulf, in the self-titled animated movie and Li, who recently starred in War and Unleashed, is best known for his martial arts expertise. Members of the organisation vote to select the nominees and winners of the Oscars. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Tattoos, education and trash culture Jun 25, 2008
This year, in addition to completing the senior project, my seniors read "The Epic of Gilgamesh," "Beowulf," Dante's "Inferno," "Macbeth," "The Metamorphosis," "No Exit" and "Oedipus Rex," among other works. I encourage critical thought and civilized intellectual debate in my classroom. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Showbiz Stock Watch: Paramount Likely Surpasses $1 Billion in Domestic Sales Jun 24, 2008
2 million cume) and Beowulf ($82. 2 million cume). (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
3-D: Coming at you soon in a home theater near you Jun 24, 2008
Recent 3-D versions of theatrical releases such as Meet the Robinsons and Beowulf have sold twice as many tickets or more for each showing as standard versions. So it's no surprise that studios have as many as 40 movies planned for viewing, either all or in part in 3-D. And more theaters are adding compatible projectors and screens. (USA Today)
The whether report Jun 22, 2008
"Grammar Girl doesn't go that far. She knows that "if" can legitimately mean "whether," despite Katie Gibbs's disapproval. It's been used that way forever; the Oxford English Dictionary cites examples from "Beowulf," written down 1,000 years ago, and quotes the 1611 King James Bible: "He sent forth a dove. to see if the waters were abated. (Boston Globe)
Angelina Jolie: The world's most 'Wanted' Jun 20, 2008
Apart from an out-of-control youth, which she says she has long outgrown, and a sincere interest in social issues, Jolie's public image is mainly a reflection of the bad girls she has played her Oscar-winning wild child from Girl, Interrupted, the succubus mother of the monster Grendel in last year's Beowulf, the punk carjacker of Gone in 60 Seconds. Her real-life bad girl might be done, but she's not about to retire her on-screen. (USA Today)
Marcus Theatres(R) to Install Digital 3D Technology at 12 New Locations Throughout the Midwest Jun 14, 2008
The power of this new entertainment can be seen in the incredible success of Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert and films such as Nightmare Before Christmas and Beowulf in 3D, said Bruce J. Olson, president of Marcus Theatres. As a result of this success and the unique experience it offers guests, studios have geared up to bring moviegoers an increasing number of 3D features. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Doing it their own way Jun 12, 2008
From "Beowulf" to "MacBeth" to "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," English teachers, Anne Ford, Callie Graham, and Tim Calvin formulated the ultimate textbook for their senior class ... Splitting responsibilities, Ford handled "Canterbury Tales" and part of "Macbeth," Graham took "Beowulf" and part of "Macbeth," and Calvin was responsible for "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". (Burlington Union, MA)
NorthWestern seeks to sell stake in power plant Jun 11, 2008
Bicent is owned by affiliates of Beowulf Energy and Natural Gas Partners. "We are excited to be working with NorthWestern on a transaction that increases our existing presence in Montana," said Paul Prager, president and chief executive officer of Bicent. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Company seeks sale of Colstrip electricity Jun 11, 2008
On Tuesday, NorthWestern announced it has agreed to sell ownership of that power to Bicent Power Co., an affiliate of Beowulf Energy and Natural Gas Partners, for ... Beowulf Energy and Natural Gas Partners, according to an April press release about its acquisition of a power plant owned by the city of Vernon, Calif. (Missoulian, MT)
'The Enchantress of Florence,' by Salman Rushdie Jun 10, 2008
Beowulf Sheehan/Random House Publishing Salman Rushdie feeds on heroes of the past in his new novel, "The Enchantress of Florence.". It was hard to avoid stumbling over Salman Rushdie at BookExpoAmerica, the national book show held earlier this month in Los Angeles. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Class Officers 2008: Please, dont stop the music Jun 10, 2008
Senior year we started off as the strongest warriors in the land as we voyaged far, far away to the Imax theater to see Beowulf. Ms Chisholm led the way with her distinct battle cries. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Wayne's World Jun 7, 2008
"Though I will tell you that I've been watching Beowulf. Every day. I like Angelina Jolie," he muses. "And I like the one that plays Grendel.". (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
* Beekeepers hope hardier natives will be saviors Jun 6, 2008
The Bee Improvement and Bee Breeders Association (Bibba) started life in 1964 as the humble Village Bee Breeders Association when its founder, Beowulf Cooper, argued that pure race native bees were desirable both for biodiversity and producing hardier bees. Bibba is now an international movement with 3,000 members in the UK, Ireland, Belgium and Germany. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
MTV Movie Awards Jun 2, 2008
Angelina Jolie in Beowulf ... Among this year's award nominees are Daniel Radcliffe and Katie Leung ( Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) for best kiss, Alien and Predator ( Aliens vs Predator: Requiem) for best fight and Angelina Jolie ( Beowulf) for best villain ... au/ffximage/2008/05/30/300_beowulf_080528042338001_wideweb__300x300. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Lighter Side May 31, 2008
According to spokesperson Beowulf Ngema, the ANC and its voters had never shied away from potential catastrophes "just because some so-called expert says it's going to end in disaster". "Our government has established an almost unrivalled legacy for embracing unpopular policies, whether we are talking about the so-called Aids malnutrition syndrome that has killed so many dozens of our people, or our efforts to ease the transition between Robert Mugabe's seventh and eight terms in office. "And... (iAfrica.com)
'Beowulf,' Rock Opera May 27, 2008
Theater review: 'Beowulf' as rock opera. Article:Theater review: 'Beowulf' as rock opera:/c/a/2008/05/25/DDCS10PD89 ... DTL Article:Theater review: 'Beowulf' as rock opera:/c/a/2008/05/25/DDCS10PD89. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Jerusalem diaryWhich is harder: Frying an egg or making a bomb? May 27, 2008
Sex and Death: Pathways to a New Hermeneutics for Beowulf. Revenge of the Sith: Dealing with Folded Basement in Laramide Uplifts. (BBC News -- Africa)
UbiDays conference to be broadcast live May 25, 2008
Last year's show saw the announcement of Beowulf: The Game, as well as a question and answer session with company CEO Yves Guillemot. Then there was a cocktail party afterwards. (bit-tech.net)
Gas prices reach new $4 milestone in Bloomington-Normal May 22, 2008
Beowulf wrote on May 21, 2008 6:27 PM:" Hate to tell you folks... the price of gas is not going up... the value of of the dollar is going down. It's easy to blame the oil and gas companies, but the fact of the matter is - this problem is a WHOLE lot more complicated than "corporate greed". ". cats55ire wrote on May 21, 2008 5:36 PM:" My comment is "late" because I've been shining up my 30-year old bicycle!!!!And I'm with Dymz--a motorcycle sounds like a good investment for "long" trips to my... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Idol fans are the Devil's tools May 20, 2008
Threaded throughout art high and low is the question: "What is one prepared to do for fame?" Beowulf was willing to behead enormous monsters; All About Eve's Little Miss Evil was prepared to do "a lot more"; Jacqueline Susann's heroines destroyed their lives to reach the "summit of Mount Everest," as the author, in a rambling poem, called stardom. Since the creation of this season's Top 10, the American Idol performers have been willing to humiliate themselves in ways that are often difficult to... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Silver Lion Films and Myriad Pictures to Produce 'The Cup' May 16, 2008
Ray Winstone, lauded for his outstanding performances in "Beowulf" and "The Departed", is cast as Dermot Weld, who is routinely ranked as the world's finest thoroughbred trainer. Ray is represented by David Unger at ICM.. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Hasbro Names Bennett Schneir to New Post as Company's Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Motion Pictures May 13, 2008
Mr. Schneir comes to Hasbro with extensive industry experience acquired with filmmaker Robert Zemeckis production company ImageMovers, where he has worked on a number of major motion pictures, including What Lies Beneath, Cast Away, The Polar Express, Monster House and Beowulf. In his most recent role as Vice President of Creative Affairs at ImageMovers Digital, he oversaw all of the companys creative development and worked on many Disney-related projects as part of the companys 10-year... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sex-crazed Superbad nerds top MTV nominations May 8, 2008
Best Villain Johnny Depp ('Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street') Denzel Washington ('American Gangster') Angelina Jolie ('Beowulf') Topher Grace ('Spider-Man 3') Javier Bardem ('No Country For Old Men'). Best Comedic Performance Johnny Depp ('Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End') Adam Sandler ('I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry') Jonah Hill ('Superbad') Seth Rogen ('Knocked Up') Amy Adams ('Enchanted'). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Superbad leads MTV film shortlist May 8, 2008
Actors battling it out to be crowned best villain include Johnny Depp for his role in Sweeney Todd and Angelina Jolie in Beowulf. Topher Grace is also nominated for best villain for Spider-Man 3, while Oscar-winner Javier Bardem and Denzel Washington feature for No Country for Old Men and American Gangster respectively. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
MTV Movie Award Nominations Show Some McLovin To 'Superbad,' 'Juno,' 'Transformers' And More May 8, 2008
The frightful five are Depp, for his role as the bereaved barber in "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"; Angelina Jolie, for her, um, "graphic" take on Grendel's mother in "Beowulf"; Topher Grace, for his role as Venom in "Spider-Man 3"; Oscar winner Javier Bardem for the coin-flipping assassin with the silly haircut in "No Country for Old Men"; and Denzel Washington for his take on drug lord Frank Lucas in "American Gangster.". Washington is also nominated for the same role in the... (VHI.com -- Music News)
SID features '3D in cinema' update May 6, 2008
Several 3D versions of recent films such as Beowulf have generated record-breaking, per-screen averages in 3D theaters, delivering eight times the box office revenues of theaters showing the films in standard format. Conversion to digital cinema technology continues to escalate rapidly, according to U.K.-based Dodona Research. (EETimes)
'No, no, no, that's not what I said'... Apr 23, 2008
Political Radar: Bill Clinton: Obama Played Race Card On Me. Bill Clinton: Obama Played Race Card On Me. (The Drudge Report)
Best bets on the Net Apr 23, 2008
They use their tongue-in-cheek style to uniquely summarize classics, covering everything from Beowulf to War and Peace. You'll also find sections for Book-A-Minute bedtime stories and science fiction. (Florida Times-Union)
Viacom to offer TV with Hollywood studios Apr 21, 2008
Paramount has 3,500 motion pictures in its library, including recent blockbusters such as "Transformers" and "Beowulf" and Oscar winners "There Will Be Blood" and "No Country for Old Men.". Viacom owns the content of more than 100 television channels, including MTV, VH1, CMT, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central. (Xinhuanet, China)
The future for Catholic schools Apr 19, 2008
The Odyssey and Beowulf both began that way as well. By Jeff. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
State looks to boost tax on Illinois oil producers Apr 15, 2008
Beowulf wrote on Apr 14, 2008 9:07 PM:" If the government raises taxes and fees on the producers of oil and gas, these companies will simply raise their prices to make up for the shortfall. Who do think is going to pay for this in the end? Why don't they just raise our taxes and just get it over with - because, in the end, the results will be the same... Joe Taxpayer gets screwed, again. ". HUH wrote on Apr 14, 2008 8:54 PM:" Start cutting not looking to raise taxes! ". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Beowulf Enterprises Apr 15, 2008
Door County's Beowulf Lodge sold - The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... Door County's Beowulf Lodge sold ... The Beowulf Lodge in Fish Creek has been purchased by Door County resort and hotel operators Greg and Denise Stillman, who plan to rename and upgrade the property. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Sean Penn decides against divorce Apr 11, 2008
The actress has also appeared in Beowulf and Forrest Gump. Sean Penn, 47, was married to Madonna for almost four years during the 1980s. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
James Cameron supercharges 3-D Apr 11, 2008
Unless you're willing to sit within 4 feet of a 50" monitor, which all but a few geeks (like me) will not do in a home setting, then you're not going to get the same bang for the buck out of a 3-D movie on a home system as you would in a theater, regardless of whether the resolution of the image is the same. So there may always be a greater distinction between seeing a 3-D movie at home vs. seeing a 2-D movie at home. Which is good. Because 3-D then becomes a technology which will help preserve... (Variety)
Sean Penn, Robin Wright Penn Call Off Divorce Apr 11, 2008
Wright Penn has starred in such films as "The Princess Bride," "Forrest Gump" and most recently, the motion-capture action fantasy "Beowulf.". Distributed by Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. The Associated Press contributed to this report. (WNBC.com, NY)
