Trade Deadline-A-Palooza ‘08! Feb 26, 2008
Plus, with Hossa as the big big fish in the pond right now, we gotta get futures as well. BTW, Toronto is up 4-0 on Ottawa. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'Old Men,' Europeans seize Academy Awards Feb 25, 2008
The actress has appeared in dozens of films in her native France, but she may be most recognizable to American audiences for her performances in "A Very Long Engagement" (2004) and "Big Fish" (2003). In a highly competitive race, Swinton nabbed the best supporting actress Oscar for her portrayal as lawyer Karen Crowder in the legal drama "Michael Clayton.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Oscar leavesCotillard speechless Feb 25, 2008
The French actress has appeared in such Hollywood films as Big Fish and A Good Year, but generally was unknown to U.S. audiences until La Vie En Rose. . (MSNBC -- News)
Oscar says yes to 'No Country' Feb 25, 2008
" A relatively fresh face in Hollywood, Cotillard has U.S. credits that include "Big Fish," "A Good Year" and the upcoming "Public Enemies," featuring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale. With a heartbreaking turn as a woman succumbing to Alzheimer's in "Away From Her," Christie had been expected to win her second Oscar. She won best actress 42 years ago for "Darling. " Heavies ruled the first acting prizes. Along with Day-Lewis' greedy oilman, Bardem played an unshakable executioner in "No Country"... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cotillard wins best actress Oscar Feb 25, 2008
A relatively fresh face in Hollywood, Cotillard has U.S. credits that include "Big Fish," "A Good Year" and the upcoming "Public Enemies.". The best supporting-actor award went to Javier Bardem for his role as an unshakable executioner in "No Country for Old Men.". (Xinhuanet, China)
No Country for Old Men wins four Oscars Feb 25, 2008
A relatively fresh face in Hollywood, Cotillard has US credits that include Big Fish , A Good Year and the forthcoming Public Enemies , featuring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale. With a heartbreaking turn as a woman succumbing to Alzheimer's in Away From Her , Christie had been expected to win her second Oscar. (India Times, India)
big-screen love Feb 24, 2008
The bathtub scene in Big Fish. It's one of my favorite movie love scenes. (Boston Globe)
No Excuses For This Loss Feb 23, 2008
Right now he is the main prize in the 08 Trade Deadline-Pa-Looza and DW has HAS to land a big fish for him in return. As for Metro boy I wish we had his work ethic on one of our lines right now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jim Hinesly: Second-Generation Spartan Champion Feb 21, 2008
"Coming from Detroit Country Day, I was sort of a big fish in a small pond," Hinesly said. "I was the first player from my school to play Big Ten football and could've gone to Michigan or Northwestern. All my friends wanted me to play for Bo Schembechler. And I'd pretty much made up my mind I would do that. But when I visited and met with him, I got a bad vibe. I knew I wouldn't enjoy playing for him.". (Msuspartans.com)
You may not recognize Marion Cotillard from these films Feb 15, 2008
Big Fish (2003, Sony, PG-13, $15; Blu-ray, $29) ... They get along swimmingly:Marion Cotillard stars as Billy Crudup's wife and in Tim Burton's Big Fish. (USA Today -- Life)
Town offers new tool in wooing retailers Feb 14, 2008
Segment 9, Big Fish, Small Pond people, who are college-educated empty-nesters who spend freely on computer technology, belong to a country club, shop at Talbots and own a motor home and Cadillac. Segment 28, Traditional Times folks, middle-class couples who own RVs, live a grits and granola lifestyle, eat at Shoney s restaurants, order from L.L. Bean catalogs, read Catholic Digest and tend to belong to veterans organizations. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
'Transformers 2,' 'Justice League Of America,' 'Lost' Sort Out What's Next After Writers' Strike Feb 14, 2008
"It's going to be brutal trying to get the town started up, figuring out which movies are still happening, which TV shows are going to try to finish their seasons," screenwriter John August ("Big Fish," "Charlie's Angels") wrote last week on his blog. "You know when there's a big evacuation fire, hurricane and the residents are finally allowed back to their houses? It will be like that.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Crackdown on bootlegs reels suspects into court Feb 13, 2008
Before his arrest in 2006, he was described by the FBI as a big fish in movie pirating, and U.S. authorities had him in their sights as far back as 2004. "What made G?r?mi Adam so important worldwide was that his product was very good," said Staff Sergeant No. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Venice film festival shows the strain Feb 12, 2008
big fish recruitment. a great opportunity to join a well established ful. (Yahoo News -- Film Awards)
Sydney could offer Bennett a new lease on life or - at least - anapartment Feb 9, 2008
They might be big fish but this is a very big pond. Now we just need to find him somewhere to live. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sworn Enemy 'Fighting' Their Way To The Top; Plus Demon Hunter, Obtest & More News That Rules, In Metal File Feb 9, 2008
We hired a publicist, and we thought we were the big fish in the l 00004000 ittle pond, and we'd move forward. But, again, we didn't have any press, no promotion, and we weren't getting on any big tours. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Feb. 1: Our readers write Feb 6, 2008
wrote on Feb 4, 2008 3:11 PM:" Is that the best we can aspire to...to be like Bardstown, Midway, or Danville?!?!? E-town will not be anything until annexed by Metro Louisville. E'town is wrought with big fish in the little pond syndrome. My advice - get over yourselves...this is and always will be podunk and when asked the question, "Have you ever been to E-town. " the answer will remain "I've been through there. (News Enterprise Online)
Daily Mirror 80s week: Behind the scenes of Life On Mars Feb 5, 2008
"He has gone from being a big fish in a small pond to being a small fish in a big pond," says Philip Glenister, 44, who played the detective for two series of Life on Mars. Walking around the set with Philip is a trip straight back to the days of New Romantics and mobile phones the size of bricks. (Mirror.co.uk)
Ashes to Ashes Feb 4, 2008
Gene has gone from being the big fish in a small pond in Manchester, to a small fish in a much bigger pond, says Glenister. But scum is scum wherever you are, and Gene knows how he likes to deal with that. (Telegraph.co.uk)
The Munir mystery Feb 4, 2008
The court clearly lacks guts to investigate the big fish. PHIL BORSA Jimbaran, Bali. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Julie Christie, your Oscar statuette is calling Feb 1, 2008
Apart from a small role in Big Fish, however, Cotillard herself has been an unknown quantity in the U.S., even though shes worked a lot in her native France. Not getting to accept her Golden Globe on TV may have worked against her, because to see Cotillard in person is to appreciate the total transformation she underwent to play the character. (MSNBC -- News)
How greed won the West and capitalism created California Jan 31, 2008
Enter Huntington, Hopkins and two other big fish in the Sacramento pond, Stanford and Crocker. The Central Pacific Railroad was incorporated, and Judah drafted much of the Pacific Railroad Bill of 1862, which Lincoln, now president, signed into law. (Business Report, South Africa)
U.N. graft meeting seeks new ways to chase the money Jan 29, 2008
"If a few big fish are fried and they see that" it sends a powerful signal, he said. . (International Herald Tribune)
French Actress 2007 Oscar Nominee Jan 28, 2008
She also has appeared in two American films -- Tim Burton's Big Fish (2004) and A Good Year (2006) with Russell Crowe. The role of Edith Piaf has been her most challenging. (Suite101.com)
Hutton expected to demand Sky cuts its 17.9% stake in ITV Jan 28, 2008
big fish recruitment. a company specialising in the homeware textile sec. (Guardian Unlimited)
Vertical Integration is the Key to Successful Internet-Television Convergence, says ABI Research Jan 26, 2008
But ABI Research believes that video is the big fish and home networkedbased approaches are beginning to take a back seat to efforts being made by companies that directly link Internet services with television. Leveraging their strong brands, companies such as Apple, Netflix, and TiVo are providing more vertically integrated solutions. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Heath Ledger found dead Jan 23, 2008
The film, described by Mr. Vince as Big Fish meets Alice in Wonderland, also stars Christopher Plummer as Dr. Parnassus and Tom Waits as the Devil. Mr. Ledger had been spotted around New York and other locales with a series of models and actresses since breaking up last September with his fianc. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Mainak Dhar looks into the world of news channels and their sting operations Jan 19, 2008
From what I gathered from the news, Duhan and his team was forced to quit and placed under police investigation, but the big fish got away as the top management at their channel claimed no knowledge of their scam. Nevertheless the channels reputation was in tatters as their rivals had a field day with the sting video that exposed the bogus sting scam. (Sify.com, India)
Supreme Court Wisdom Prevails in Stoneridge Case Jan 17, 2008
Companies don t have the resources or the power to investigate every venture, but the trial lawyers have plenty of capacity to trawl for big fish and leverage to hammer them into big-money settlements. If the cost of doing business includes the risk of being ensnared in ruinous litigation over someone else s fraud, much less business will be done. (Human Events Online)
Tim Burton to wed Jan 16, 2008
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Golden Globes Go 'Wild' For Vedder Jan 14, 2008
It was Vedder's first career Golden Globe win; a Vedder-penned Pearl Jam song from the Tim Burton film "Big Fish" was nominated for the 2003 awards but lost to Annie Lennox's "Into the West.". The bloody "Sweeney Todd" took the top prize in the best comedy or musical category, and its star Johnny Depp, who plays that movie's vengeful barber, was hailed best actor in the comedy/musical category. (MediaWeek.com)
Producers as auteurs Jan 8, 2008
A vet Hollywood lion like Richard Zanuck and director Tim Burton appear to be odd bedfellows, yet Zanuck has backed two of Burton's projects starring Johnny Depp: "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" is the grandest screen transfer yet of a Stephen Sondheim musical, and cockeyed "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." (And before that, also with Burton, was the fable-like "Big Fish" and the remake of "Planet of the Apes."). Assembling a musical of the range, depth and varying tones of... (Variety)
Big swells will be a blessing before long Jan 6, 2008
Big fish move in close after a storm and, once the waves retreat, the fishing will improve for opportunistic feeders such as bream, drummer, snapper and jewfish. Meantime, steer clear of exposed headlands and reefs and head up the river, creek or on the lake instead. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
D.p.'s use a different light Jan 4, 2008
"I would be tempted to say big and small films are the same," says Philippe Rousselot, whose filmography includes such epic hallucinations as "Constantine," "Planet of the Apes" and "Big Fish," but who gave "The Brave One" a grimy, indie texture and desaturated pallor. "But it's only, of course, partly true. One can line up a long list of obvious differences, but what kills any attempt at classification is the fact that every film is different in essence, big or small. Each film's own uniqueness... (Variety)
Letters, Dec. 26: Nuclear power was, and is, too risky Dec 28, 2007
Finally, as an antidote to the erroneous messages sent out by the hugely popular J.K. Rowling books, with their tales of magic and sorcery and improbable feats performed by young wizards, we ll find someone to write a pair of religious books wherein two people get punished for eating an apple given by a snake, where one hero gets swallowed by a really big fish and lives to tell about it. Another hero plays a musical instrument very loud and walls come tumbling down. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Loch Ness Monster sightings Dec 23, 2007
Betting on 'beastie': Loch Ness Monster fans hope Hollywood will revive legend. Article:Betting on 'beastie': Loch Ness Monster fans hope Holly:/c/a/2007/12/21/TR83U0CRN.DTL Article:Betting on 'beastie': Loch Ness Monster fans hope Holly:/c/a/2007/12/21/TR83U0CRN.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Read on... Dec 21, 2007
Last film I saw: Big Fish, directed by Tim Burton. Three films that mean a lot to me:Dissident: Oswaldo Paya and the Varela Project, directed by Heidi EwingThe Secret Buena Vista Social Club, directed by Wim Wenders. (Variety)
City gets holiday tourism boost Dec 19, 2007
The Georgia Aquarium expects to see about 200,000 people this month, said Meghann Gibbons, spokeswoman for the big fish tank. That is down from 300,000 during its first December in operation, but officials think that number is more manageable for visitors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'La vie en Rose' chronicles dark sadness of Piaf Dec 12, 2007
The great artiste is movingly played by 32-year-old Marion Cotillard who has appeared in over 40 films including Tim Burton's wonderfully bizarre drama/fantasy/comedy/adventure Big Fish (2004). From her earliest years the famous chanteuse faced almost every imaginable form of tragedy; we watch as she sees her mother ridiculed as she sings heroically in the street for a pittance. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
New kingdom of kings Dec 10, 2007
In 2003, for instance, an aerial survey of spawners counted only 680 of the big fish. That same year the sonar and weir count recorded 13,280 fish. (Anchorage Daily News)
Is the Golden Compass anti-religion? Dec 6, 2007
They hear something and the big fish story grows and grows and becomes this alarming thing. " According to www.snopes.com, a Web site dedicated to myth-busting, the series isn't even finished yet. Pullman is working on a fourth book, "The Book of Dust", and more could be coming later. "I've heard him speak through online interviews," Knell said of Pullman. "I think if we delved into all of our authors' personal lives we would find something we didn't agree with. (SunOnline)
The full Brazilians Dec 2, 2007
One big fish did slip through the net, causing a slight sigh from Parreira. "Deco left Brazil unknown, moved to small club in Portugal [Alverca and then Salgueiros], and then went to Porto," Parreira says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Oscar fare at JiFFest Dec 2, 2007
A relative unknown in Hollywood, despite having starred in big studio films like Tim Burton's Big Fish and Ridley Scott's A Good Year, Cottilard delivers a career-making performance as Edith Piaf. Her nuanced turn is as spellbinding as the troubled French chanteuse herself, successfully portraying Piaf at various ages, from a 20-year-old street performer to a haggard morphine-dependent fortysomething in her deathbed. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
All about sharks Nov 26, 2007
But the reality is that the diet of this big fish is complex, specific and so important that it determines everything about the shark including its size and where it lives. Les Stroud gives viewers a glimpse of the diets of the great white, mako, tiger, bull, Caribbean reef, lemon and hammerhead sharks. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Striking Hollywood writers seem to be winning public relations battle Nov 26, 2007
"I didn't know J. J. at all, except as a geeky fan," wrote John August, the writer of the "Charlie's Angels" movies and "Big Fish," on his blog. In another posting, August offered to chitchat with screenwriting students while marching. (International Herald Tribune)
Oscars Coverage Nov 20, 2007
They're the big fish at the top of the British film pond, drawing top scripts and directors. At the same time, they boast a rich seven-year first-look deal with Universal Pictures. (Variety)
Tim Burton to make 3-D version of "Alice" Nov 19, 2007
The eccentric American director's film credits include "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Big Fish," "Sleepy Hollow" and "Edward Scissorhands.". His latest project, a film version of the Stephen Sondheim musical "Sweeney Todd" starring Johnny Depp, is to hit movie theaters before the end of the year. (Xinhuanet, China)
Gus Van Sant to Direct Sean Penn as Harvey Milk; Focus Features to Distribute Milk Worldwide; Nov 17, 2007
In addition to the aforementioned multi-Oscar-winning American Beauty, Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen have produced films including Tim Burton's Big Fish; Peyton Reed's Down with Love; Joseph Ruben's The Forgotten; and John August's The Nines. Their producing credits for television include this season's new hit series Pushing Daisies. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Motion sickness Nov 15, 2007
I really liked Folklore's use - it was really satisfying to lock on to a group of folk and 'yank' their souls out, kind of like hooking a big fish. Later on where the sixaxis mechanism became a bit more complex it lost some of its immediate appeal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Tournament results Nov 15, 2007
TOP FINISHERS: 1, Gregory Laput, Moyock, and Dusty Ruscoe, Moyock, three fish, 17 pounds, 8 ounces, $1,500; 2, Kathy Eure, Moyock, and Tracy Eure, Moyock, and Karl Helmkamp, Eure, three fish, 15-5 ounces, $500; 3, Andy Jones, Columbia, and Carl Jones, Columbia, and Scott McLaughlin, Columbia, three fish, 10-11, $200; big fish, Karl Helmkamp, Eure, 8-2, $360INFORMATION: The Conservation Fund (252) 796-1677, Tyrrell County FEDERATION NATION CHAMPIONSHIP55 anglers, Nov. 8-10, Lake Tohopekaliga,... (News & Observer -- Sports)
'Gangster' a modern classic Nov 8, 2007
Robbins is in charge of a covert anti-drug task force assigned to uncover the big fish in the New York drug trade, a mission that eventually leads him to a showdown with Lucas. What is fascinating about this harrowing tale of two extraordinary men is that it is all true. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Sea World attack victim loses case over footage Nov 1, 2007
"He doesn't want his kids to see him being attacked by the big fish," Stein said of the March 4, 1987 attack at Sea World in San Diego. The attack left Smith with broken bones, a damaged spleen and occasional flashbacks to the moment when two whales tried to crush him against the bottom of the tank. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Manila Pardons a Former President Oct 27, 2007
"They say there's no big fish caught in this country. He was the big fish we caught.". More from. (TIME)
Outdoors : Fishing stories from Laona Oct 27, 2007
The Big Fish Let Loose at Little Duffy Lake. ADVERTISEMENT. (Forest Republican, WI)
Bring peace to schools by meditation, say Lynch and Donovan Oct 24, 2007
Though drawing inspiration from spiritual matters, the pair's UK tour has a wider, more commercial function, which is the promotion of Lynch's new book, Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness and Creativity. But Lynch believes the gospel of TM should be brought to children across Britain. (Independent)
Two co-defendants plead to reduced charges in O.J. Simpson robbery case Oct 24, 2007
Miley has characterized Cashmore as a bit player and Simpson as the big fish in the botched robbery. Forums, Photos & More. (KHOU.com, TX)
Cousins deserves his club's support Oct 20, 2007
A cashed-up big fish. in a little pond surrounded by sycophants. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Hall of Famer reels in prize Oct 18, 2007
He preaches turning a boat to follow big fish instead of backing down on them ... "He knows more about fishing for big fish on big tackle than just about anyone," said Dave Ferrell, editor of Marlin magazine ... Ferrell said Wright has put in his time helping scientists tag and track bluefin tuna, marlin and other big fish. (The Palm Beach Post)
Mesa man agrees to testify against O.J. Simpson in robbery case Oct 16, 2007
"It's always a prosecutor's strategy to go after the little fish to get to the big fish." he said. "In this, it seems to be that O.J. Simpson is the big fish.". (FOX 11, AZ)
Bianco answers your TV questions at 2 p.m. ET Oct 16, 2007
To me its tone is a cross between Dr Seuss and Big Fish. Can the show keep its narrow premise fresh every week. (USA Today -- Life)
Working Title back in Oscar race Oct 13, 2007
They're the big fish at the top of the British film pond, drawing top scripts and directors. At the same time, they boast a rich seven-year first-look deal with Universal Pictures, which finances and releases their films Stateside via the studio or Focus Features, and overseas, where their films earn the lion's share of their grosses. (Variety)
An adventure in fishing and rebuilding a father-son relationship Oct 9, 2007
"Regardless of what else was going on, I was focused on being in Alaska, catching big fish. We had always talked about it." He says he is proud of his father for completing the book. "It gave me insights into what was going on with him. I was only 18 - I didn't have the objectivity, or perspective; therefore being angry was not consciously on my mind. Yes, there was a divorce, but we were also on a fantastic trip.". (Boston Globe -- Living)
Sharing with readers news about changes at their newspaper Oct 9, 2007
He used to enjoy sharing the Outdoors page with his sons when it ran a photo of someone's big fish or buck. I also received impassioned notes and calls supporting Bill Center's fresh and interesting perspective on motorsports and Don Norcross' inspiring profiles of fitness role models. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Opinion)
George Grizzard, 79; actor linked to Albee plays Oct 4, 2007
He had made his Broadway debut in 1955 as Paul Newman's brother and fellow convict in "The Desperate Hours." He was nominated for Tonys for "The Disenchanted" in 1959 and "Big Fish, Little Fish" in 1961. "When we were on the stage together, he was the best thing around," Newman said. (Boston Globe)
Award-Winning Actor George Grizzard Dead at 79 Oct 4, 2007
He had made his Broadway debut in 1955 as Paul Newman's brother and fellow convict in "The Desperate Hours." He was nominated for Tonys for "The Disenchanted" in 1959 and "Big Fish, Little Fish" in 1961. Among his other credits were Neil Simon's 1976 "California Suite," a 1975 revival of "The Royal Family" and the 2001 drama "Judgment at Nuremberg.". (Fox News)