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On the opposing side is Laurence Fishburne as Cole Williams, a gambling expert scanning for scoundrels on a vast array of video monitors. Fishburne and Spacey are better than this material, and there's nothing new to juice their cliche parts. (Cleveland.com)
Weekly movie preview Mar 29, 2008
"), hopefully this one will prove to be more than just another "Meet the Spartans" Next up is "21," a film based on the true story of six MIT students that learned to count cards in order to win millions of dollars by playing blackjack in Las Vegas casinos on the weekend. When Ben Campbell was invited by his math professor to join a group of MIT's brightest students as they learned to count cards to gain an advantage in casino blackjack he convinced himself he would only do it to pay for his... (Echo Online, MI)
This year's box office so-so so far Mar 29, 2008
Co-stars include Kevin Spacey as a wily math prof who engineers the scam and Laurence Fishburne as the casino's security chief. Pic is directed by Robert Luketic, whose work has been mostly in comedies such as "Monster in Law" and "Legally Blonde.". (Variety)
Gambling Movie '21' Debuts on BOSTON.TV Mar 29, 2008
The film also stars Laurence Fishburne and Kate Bosworth and is directed by Robert Luketic, best known for the hit comedy Legally Blonde. The film has been adapted from the best-selling novel written by Boston- based writer, Ben Mezrich, and was released by Columbia Pictures. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Spike Lee Honored With Sixth Annual Chrysler Behind the Lens Award Mar 29, 2008
In addition to Lee's family and friends, and Chrysler representatives, attendees at the star-studded event included many past cast members that have worked with Lee including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Laurence Fishburne, Rosario Dawson, Wendell Pierce, Rick Fox, Debi Mazer, costume designer Ruth Carter, Chuck D, director Ernest Dickerson, Roger Guenveur Smith along with friends Hill Harper, John Singleton, Elise Neal and many others who have collaborated with or were inspired by Lee's pioneering work... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'21': On The House, By Kurt Loder Mar 29, 2008
Casinos hate card counters, of course, especially in teams, and the MIT kids' nemesis is a casino security chief named Cole Williams (Laurence Fishburne). Williams is part of a fading breed a pro whose years of experience enable him to spot counters using only close observation (from his eye-in-the-sky post up above the casino floor) and gut instinct. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Blackjack morality tale '21' doubles down on cynicism Mar 28, 2008
Gunning for the students and their mentor is Cole Williams (Laurence Fishburne), an old-school Vegas security chief with an even older school name ... Starring: Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Laurence Fishburne. (Boston Globe)
The Reel Queens: Hollywood success seems a safe bet for LIC native Mar 28, 2008
But the students are seduced by the lure of easy money and soon draw the attention of a casino enforcer (Laurence Fishburne). The film, directed by Robert Luketic, also stars Kate Bosworth as one of the students and Kevin Spacey as the math professor who leads the team. (Bayside Times, NY)
Bosworth too drunk to remember '21' love scene Mar 28, 2008
21, which also stars Kevin Spacey and Laurence Fishburne, opens nationwide on March 28. More from Access Hollywood. (MSNBC -- News)
This hand comes up a big, predictable bust for '21' Mar 28, 2008
21** (out of four)Stars: Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Laurence Fishburne, Kate BosworthDirector: Robert LuketicDistributor: Sony PicturesRating: PG-13 for some violence, sexual content and partial nudity Running time: 2 hours, 3 minutesOpens Friday nationwide ... It has some strong performances, most notably by Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe), Laurence Fishburne and Kevin Spacey, back to doing what he does best: playing the arrogant villain ... High roller: Jim Sturgess, left, with Laurence... (USA Today -- Life)
Mini movie reviews Mar 28, 2008
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Las Vegas-set thriller '21' has the best odds Mar 28, 2008
The 26-year-old British actor, who broke out last fall in Sony's musical "Across the Universe," has a supporting role in the studio's bodice-ripper "The Other Boleyn Girl" and now headlines its blackjack drama "21," also starring Kevin Spacey, Laurence Fishburne and Kate Bosworth. Odds are, the PG-13-rated, Las Vegas-themed thriller will be Sturgess' biggest success yet and lead the box-office charts this weekend with ticket sales of at least $20 million. (Los Angeles Times)
'21' Stars Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey Won't Be Hustling Casinos Anytime Soon Mar 28, 2008
Kevin Spacey and Laurence Fishburne (MTV News). It's the ultimate dream of anyone who's ever set foot in a casino win fast, win big, win the "Rain Man" suite, win the girl of your dreams, win enough to bring down the house. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kate Bosworth plays the odds, and wins Mar 27, 2008
She may be blonde again in her new release, 21, with Kevin Spacey and Laurence Fishburne, as a student who is part of an MIT team counting cards at Vegas blackjack tables though in this one, she gets to wear a black wig for part of the movie, and, well, she's playing an MIT student but the point is she has, thus far, avoided doing the same sort of thing twice. More content from Men's Vogue. (MSNBC -- News)
New film '21' counts on the real deal for inspiration Mar 26, 2008
"I don't gamble. I don't do any of that," says Laurence Fishburne, who plays a casino muscle man who ultimately cracks the scheme. "Life is risky enough.". (USA Today -- Life)
Bassett gets Hollywood star Mar 25, 2008
Bassett, 49, was joined by husband Courtney B. Vance, their children and guests Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne and Rick Fox, her co-star in the new film "Meet the Browns," out Friday. Fishburne, who starred alongside Bassett in 1993's "What's Love Got to Do With It," highlighted Bassett's resilience in the industry. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'21' craps out Mar 25, 2008
Starring: Kevin Spacey, Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Laurence Fishburne, Liza LaPiraDirector: Robert Luketic Run time: 2 hours, 2 minutesMPAA rating: PG-13. The methodology of the scam is interesting, but director Robert Luketic (Legally Blonde) and writers Peter Steinfeld and Allan Loeb (adapting Ben Mezrichs book Bringing Down the House) dont seem particularly interested in it, instead focusing on such yawners as Bens attraction to golden girl Jill (Kate Bosworth), his... (MSNBC -- Movies)
Tuskegee Airman recalls history of World War II, KCK neighborhood ... Oral history recording part of larger project to renovate neighborhood ... KBCC president speaks in favor of Sands casino ... KU Med Center gets $3M grant for incubator ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Sunday, March 23, 2008 Sgt. Ozell Hawkins showed off his Congressional Gold Medal this week after a group of Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences students interviewed him for the DASH project. Kansan photo by NICK SLOAN Tuskegee Airman recalls history of World War II, KCK neighborhood Mar 23, 2008
For those who want a glimpse into the life of Hawkins and the other airmen, he recommends the 1995 film The Tuskegee Airmen, starring Laurence Fishburne, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Mekhi Phifer and John Lithgow. Everything in that movie is 99 percent true, he said. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
The truth goes bust Mar 23, 2008
But while the film condenses its time frame into mere months and boasts a laundry list of cinematic cliches -- an improbable underdog romance, a manipulative professor (Kevin Spacey) and a menacing casino thug (Laurence Fishburne) -- the reality was invariably more complicated. And less blatantly dramatic. (Winnipeg Sun)
Black audiences: The new Broadway touchstone Mar 22, 2008 'Fences' Can't Hold O Mar 21, 2008 Orbitz Invites Travelers to Hit on 21! Mar 20, 2008 Vegas showstoppers Mar 19, 2008 'Fences' revival aiming for Broadway Mar 19, 2008 Death Wish II (1982) Mar 18, 2008 For Jim Sturgess, starring role was in the cards Mar 16, 2008 Ben Mezrich and Jeff Ma hit the jackpot Mar 16, 2008 Hustlin And Flowin Mar 16, 2008 SXSW 08: 21 Review Mar 9, 2008 SXSW 08: Go All-In with 21 Mar 8, 2008 South by Southwest film festival bets on '21' Mar 7, 2008 South by Southwest film festival bets on '21' for opening night Mar 7, 2008 A star-studded bet on '21' Mar 4, 2008 Kennedy Center honors words of August Wilson Mar 3, 2008 FISH COMFORTABLE WITH BOTH WATERS Feb 29, 2008 She was determined to get 'Unhitched' Feb 27, 2008 Showest bets on '21' cast Feb 27, 2008 Brown faces the music again Feb 20, 2008 Columbia Records Hits on 21, the Soundtrack Album From 2008's High Stakes Action Adventure, Debuting the New Track From the Grammy-Nominated LCD Soundsystem & A New Remix of the Rolling Stones Classic 'You Can't Always Get What You Want,' From Soulwax Feb 17, 2008 Quindaro - Kansas' Atlantis Feb 12, 2008 will.i.am Content With Artist Signings Feb 9, 2008 Todd Traina's passion is movies, not money Feb 6, 2008 Utterly delightful| Feb 2, 2008 Fishburne, Reno get 'Armored' Jan 25, 2008 Officials Reveal Ike Turner's Cause Of Death Jan 17, 2008 Harold and Kumar to play South by Southwest Jan 16, 2008 '21' to open SXSW Jan 3, 2008 A year of Hollywood film crews all over Boston Dec 25, 2007 Spike TV Television Highlights - January 2008 Dec 15, 2007 OBITUARY: Ike Turner, rock pioneer and ex-husband of Tina Turner, 76 Dec 13, 2007 All Bald Up, And Lots Of Places To Go Dec 3, 2007 New DVDs: Ratatouille, Larry & Chuck Nov 7, 2007 'American Gangster' is all business in tale of Harlem drug lord Nov 2, 2007 Book set mostly does justice to August Wilson's cycle Oct 31, 2007 * The way we were, way back in June of 1968 Oct 26, 2007 Fishburne going back to Broadway Oct 24, 2007 For Keke Palmer, its OK to be Uncool Oct 20, 2007 Local fans still fond of M*A*S*H, 35 years after debut Oct 17, 2007 Braff, a Harvard man? Oct 10, 2007 South Carolina may lose film despite millions in incentives Oct 10, 2007 * Other releases Oct 9, 2007 nine great movies on child prodigies Oct 7, 2007 Still Playing Oct 7, 2007 New On DVD: 'Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer' Oct 6, 2007 Starz Entertainment to Host After Party for 11th Annual Hollywood Film Festival Awards Show Oct 3, 2007 New DVDs: Fantastic Four, 1408 Oct 2, 2007 Timbaland to perform on US soap Sep 21, 2007 Commentary: You can't get enough of O.J. Sep 19, 2007 New to DVD: Hot summer sex comedy highlights September releases Sep 6, 2007 'Joust' clicks with CP Sep 4, 2007 JLA Rumors Galore Aug 31, 2007 The Best Of Fringe Sports Flicks Aug 26, 2007 Television movies for the week of August 26 Aug 26, 2007 BioShock: The Movie Aug 22, 2007 Hitting it off Aug 14, 2007 DVD watch: 'Othello' gets the DVD treatment Aug 14, 2007 Cerenzie to be graphic in nature Aug 14, 2007 New DVDs: Disturbia, TMNT Aug 7, 2007 I Think I Love My Wife -DVD Review Jul 27, 2007 The week's best films on TV Jul 19, 2007 Fantasy Lit on Film 101 : IGN's guide to all the young adult fantasy b... Jul 18, 2007 ''Desperate Housewives'' Actor James Denton to Serve as Grand Marshal of the Allstate(R) 400 at the Brickyard(R) Jul 10, 2007 New Orleans Residents Take Post-Katrina Rebuilding Into Their Own Hands Jul 10, 2007 Russkie Rider Jul 6, 2007
Time will tell when Clifford Odets' "Country Girl," starring Morgan Freeman, and the new "Thurgood," starring Laurence Fishburne, open next month. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Bassett gets a Hollywood star Mar 21, 2008
"Today my cup runneth over," Bassett (49) told a crowd of well-wishers and stars that included Forest Whitaker and Laurence Fishburne. "I am crying now, I cried yesterday and the day before.". (iAfrica.com)
FENCES' CAN'T HOLD O - New York Post. " "It was a question of loyalty," says a source. "Carole was August's first producer. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Though counting cards isn't illegal, the stakes are high, and the challenge becomes not only keeping the numbers straight, but staying one step ahead of the casinos' menacing enforcer: Cole Williams (Laurence Fishburne). The film is directed by Robert Luketic. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
21' stars Laurence Fishburne, Kate Bosworth and Jim Sturgess took home a trophy for ensemble cast at ShoWest ... Who: Honorees Abigail Breslin, Jodie Foster, Robert Downey Jr., Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica Parker, Emile Hirsch, Seth Rogen, Anne Hathaway, Kate Bosworth, Laurence Fishburne, Jim Sturgess, marketing guru Marvin Levy, helmer Christopher Nolan and producer Charles Roven. (Variety)
A 2006 production at Pasadena Playhouse starred Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett. Producers had hoped to take that incarnation (helmed by Sheldon Epps) to London, but the transatlantic trip never materialized. (Variety)
First it was his wife, and now it will be his daughter. Charles Bronson is back as Paul Kersey, architect by day. (Suite101.com)
Jim Sturgess (left, with Laurence Fishburne) plays card-counter Ben Campbell in "21." The film, which also stars Kevin Spacey and Kate Bosworth, opens March 28. (Peter iovino) |Print|| Text size + By Liza Weisstuch Globe Correspondent / March 16, 2008. (Boston Globe)
Next thing you know his production company bought the rights, and a movie was shot last year in Boston and Las Vegas, with a cast including Spacey, Laurence Fishburne, and Kate Bosworth. Jim Sturgess, a young British actor best known for a starring role in the Beatles movie "Across the Universe," plays the character inspired by Ma. (Boston Globe)
He'll be featured on several upcoming releases, including Flo Rida's "Mail on Sunday." He's also getting together a documentary on Miami drug lords entitled "MI-YAYO," and will make his acting debut with a small role in "Days of Wrath" starring Laurence Fishburne, which is currently in post-production. "I'm a hustla'," says Ross. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Though counting cards isn't illegal, the stakes are high and the challenge becomes not only keeping the numbers straight, but staying one step ahead of the casinos' menacing enforcer: Cole Williams (Laurence Fishburne). An exciting premise based on an even more exciting "real life" story (as described in the book Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions) ; after all, who hasn't dreamt of going from nobody to Vegas high-roller in zero to 60... (IGN FilmForce)
The film stars Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, and Laurence Fishburne. "We're thrilled to have 21 screen as the Opening Night Film of SXSW 2008," says Festival Producer Matt Dentler. (IGN FilmForce)
" and "Monster-in-Law" - he says the "21" is truer to his artistic sensibilities. The movie stars Kevin Spacey, Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth and Laurence Fishburne. "My second-year (student) film was about a serial killer in a trailer park on the southern tip of the Australian peninsula," he said with a laugh. And shooting in Las Vegas on the floor of the Planet Hollywood casino - during broad daylight, at peak hours - provided some thrills of its own. Luketic described it as "harrowing," but it... (Athens Banner-Herald)
The movie stars Kevin Spacey, Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth and Laurence Fishburne. My second-year (student) film was about a serial killer in a trailer park on the southern tip of the Australian peninsula, he said with a laugh. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
"It's such a different world. We were in the casinos, making a film of the casinos. It was so overwhelming." Joining him on the red carpet at the AMC Loews Boston Common was his real-life counterpart Jeff Ma, a former MIT blackjack team player whose life was chronicled in Back Bay author Ben Mezrich's bestseller "Bringing Down the House." The film, which opens March 28, will have its official premiere in Vegas in a couple of weeks with Sturgess's costars Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, and Laurence... (Boston Globe)
Other recent homages to Wilson include The August Wilson Century Cycle, a 10-volume collection of plays with forewords by Toni Morrison, Tony Kushner, Laurence Fishburne, Frank Rich and others; and a trio of plays produced by off-Broadway's Signature Theatre Company in 2006 and 2007. "I sort of get upset when folks try to marginalize (Wilson's) contributions as that of an African-American writer," Leon says. (USA Today)
is coming back to Broadway. "Thurgood," written by George Stevens Jr., is about the late Supreme. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Past winners include Sharon Stone, James Earl Jones, Andy Garcia, Will Smith, Matt Damon, Halle Berry, Jackie Chan, Denzel Washington, Salma Hayek and, last year, Laurence Fishburne. Cooking up a special timeThe gang from ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" took a break the other day to host a barbecue in Maynard for everyone helping to rebuild Paul and Renee Giunta's house. (Boston Globe)
Cast includes Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Laurence Fishburne and Kevin Spacey. Richard Luketic directed. (Variety)
The film, which also stars Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, and Laurence Fishburne, will open the Southwest Film Conference & Festival in Austin, Texas, on March 7. A full-blown star-studded premiere is planned for Las Vegas before the film opens in theaters March 28. (Boston Globe)
21 Soundtrack Available Tuesday, March 18 Columbia Pictures Film 21, Starring Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, with Laurence Fishburne and Kevin Spacey, Opening Nationwide On Friday, March 28 NEW YORK, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- In anticipation of the nationwide release of Columbia Pictures' high stakes action adventure 21, in theaters March 28, 2008, Columbia Records will release 21, the motion picture soundtrack album, on Tuesday, March 18 ... Though counting cards isn't illegal, the stakes are high,... (PR Newswire)
Heading the cast was Bill Cobbs, an actor who has worked with Ben Stiller and Laurence Fishburne, and appeared in movies such as "The Bodyguard" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer.". It was obvious McGhee-Anderson was passionate about Quindaro, both as a play and a city. (University News, MO)
At the Peapod Foundation benefit, the Black Eyed Peas and actor Laurence Fishburne paid warm tribute to their agent, Paradigm chairman Sam Gores, who along with his agency has been a strong supporter of the group's charity. The Peapod Foundation, which is administered by the Entertainment Industry Foundation, recently opened the first-ever Peapod Music and Arts Academy at the Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club. (Billboard.com)
Traina has worked on the $35 million "Black Water Transit," with Laurence Fishburne, shot in New Orleans; "Night Train," with Danny Glover, Leelee Sobieski and Steve Zahn, filmed in Bulgaria on a $3. 5 million budget; "Stag Night," a thriller set in the New York subway; "Blood and Bone," a mixed martial arts film with Michael Jai White; and "My Suicide," the story of a teenage boy's film project and an unexpected death. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Along the way she brings light back into the life of her taciturn spelling coach ex-UCLA professor Dr Larabee (Laurence Fishburne); catches the attention of her inattentive mother; and brings hope and unity to her community. Although there is nothing particularly new about this film, it is nevertheless a joy to watch for the most part because of the fantastic and luminous performance by Keke Palmer. (iAfrica.com)
Laurence Fishburne, Jean Reno and Milo Ventimiglia have signed on to Screen Gems' heist actioner "Armored.". Nimrod Antal ("Vacancy") will direct from a screenplay by James V. Simpson. (Variety)
He was hauntingly portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in the movie "What's Love Got To Do With It," based on Tina Turner's autobiography. After years out of the spotlight his career finally began to revive in 2001 when he released the album "Here and Now." The recording won rave reviews and a Grammy nomination and finally helped shift some of the public's attention away from his troubled past and onto his musical legacy. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
The opening-night movie is 21, starring Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth and Laurence Fishburne, based on the true story of the MIT students who won millions in Vegas by counting cards. Also on the schedule are discussions with Helen Hunt, who makes her directing debut with Then She Found Me, and former Disney executive Michael Eisner. (MSNBC -- News)
" It stars Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Laurence Fishburne, and Kevin Spacey, who also serves as a producer with his Trigger Street Films partner Dana Brunetti and Michael De Luca. Columbia will release the film March 28."21" represents everything you want in an opening night film," said SXSW fest producer Matt Dentler. "A really great production, very entertaining, a great cast and a talented crew. Plus, we know it's a film on many a radar, from the indie side as well as the Hollywood side.". (Variety)
Director: Robert LuketicStars: Kate Bosworth, Jim Sturgess, Laurence Fishburne, and Kevin Spacey. Story: A drama based on Ben Mezrich's bestseller "Bringing Down the House" about a team of MIT students who train with a professor to beat the Vegas casinos at blackjack. (Boston Globe)
Starring Laurence Fishburne, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube and Angela Bassett. ACQUIRED SERIES -- CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (HD: TV-14) Telecasts Monday, Wednesday - Friday (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, ET/PT), Tuesday (6:00 PM - 11:00 PM, ET/PT) & Monday - Wednesday (Midnight - 1:00 AM, ET/PT). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
He was hauntingly portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in the movie "What's Love Got To Do With It," based on Tina Turner's autobiography. Today in Americas. (International Herald Tribune)
"That caused a mini-riot," Cerveris says, "especially as the women in the company dolled up suddenly . . . "It happened to be the night Adam Duritz, a friend of mine from Counting Crows, and Laurence Fishburne were there. So I had, like, the flashiest dressing room on Broadway. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Joining them is an equally impressive lineup of marquee names as narrators, including Gene Hackman, Laurence Fishburne, Bruce Willis and Martin Sheen. The set also comes with an 88-page booklet packed with action photos. (MSNBC -- News)
(Laurence Fishburne played Johnson in a 1997 shoot-'em-up about his life called "Hoodlum."). By the early 1970s, Lucas takes Johnson's pride-of-ownership mantle and expands it. (Boston Globe)
They include four playwrights (Romulus Linney, Tony Kushner, Ishmael Reed and Suzan-Lori Parks), two actors (Phylicia Rashad and Laurence Fishburne), two critics (Frank Rich and Samuel G. Freedman, both of The New York Times), a director (Marion McClinton) and a novelist (Toni Morrison). The biggest disappointment is Morrison's piece on "The Piano Lesson," marginally pompous with very little to say. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Yes, the Mexican-American kitchen workers (Freddy Rodriguez and Jacob Vargas) argue about social justice with the wise black cook (Laurence Fishburne) and trade scowls with their bigoted boss (Christian Slater) ... STARRING: Harry Belafonte (Nelson), Joy Bryant (Patricia), Nick Cannon (Dwayne), Emilio Estevez (Tim Fallon), Laurence Fishburne (Edward Robinson), Brian Geraghty (Cooper), Heather Graham (Angela), Anthony Hopkins (John Casey), Helen Hunt (Samantha), Joshua Jackson (Wade Buckley),... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Laurence Fishburne heads back to Broadway this spring in "Thurgood," a one-man show about the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Thesp was last on Broadway in a 1999 Roundabout production of "The Lion in Winter." He picked up a 1992 Tony for his role in August Wilson's "Two Trains Running.". (Variety)
AP: So whos more intimidating to work with, Laurence Fishburne (in Akeelah and the Bee or Tyler Perry (as Madea in Madeas Family Reunion) ... But if I had to pick, I was more nervous meeting Laurence Fishburne because you know, he was Morpheus. (MSNBC -- Music)
Cameo wrote on Oct 12, 2007 1:55 PM:" A young Laurence Fishburne, too. " ... it was Laurence Fishburne ... " Answer wrote on Oct 11, 2007 6:59 AM:" Corporal Dorsey was played by Laurence Fishburne. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
"Ben came and decided to give something back. He put a lot of Boston in this movie." (The honors already are rolling in for the brothers Affleck: Casey will receive the "Breakthrough Actor of the Year Award" at next week s Hollywood Film Festival, while Ben will be recognized with the "Breakthrough Director of the Year Award.") Also at the premiere: Boston actor Brian Scannell, Casey s costar Michelle Monaghan, Laurence Fishburne, Amy Madigan, Neve Campbell, Daniel Gillies, Rachael Leigh Cook,... (Boston Globe)
"Laurence Fishburne, John Cusack, Andy Garcia, Robert Duvall, Morgan Freeman could be hitting golf balls at the golf courses, eating in the restaurants," the director said Tuesday from Los Angeles. "It's a boondoggle for South Carolina.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Also known as Bobby Z, Paul Walker (The Fast and the Furious) and Laurence Fishburne (the Matrix trilogy) star in this straight-to-DVD-in-the-US action flick. Walker is a prisoner given a chance by government agent Fishburne to get out of jail with his life by pretending to be a missing drug czar. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Child prodigy film regular Laurence Fishburne - who appeared in "Apocalypse Now" when he was just 15 - is Akeelah's coach. 6. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Bobby (Drama, 111 minutes) Starring Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, Martin Sheen, Helen Hunt, Lindsay Lohan, Sharon Stone, Elijah Wood, Laurence Fishburne, Anthony Hopkins, Freddy Rodriguez, Shia LaBeouf, Ashton Kutcher, Joshua Jackson, Nick Cannon. Directed by Emilio Estevez. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
The Four this time around encounter a silver, sky surfing intergalactic herald (computer-generated movements by Doug Jones, voiced by Laurence Fishburne) who descends upon the Earth to warn of its impending destruction by a monolithic entity named Galactus. Although he causes destruction at first his intentions are good, unlike Dr. Doom (Julian McMahon), who resurfaces and attempts to use the Silver Surfer for his own devious plans. (KERO 23, CA)
On October 22, the festival culminates with the prestigious Hollywood Awards Gala, which honors established Hollywood and international talent and emerging filmmakers, followed by the Starz Hollywood Awards After Party, whose attendees last year included Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne, DJ Lethal and more. "The Hollywood Film Festival has proven to be an ideal partner for us as we share a commitment to excellence in the movie industry and the art of filmmaking," says... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
With Tim Story again directing, the sequel reteams Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis and Chris Evans as the foursome who gained superpowers from cosmic radiation, this time joining forces with their evil mutant foe (Julian McMahon) to stop an emissary (voiced by Laurence Fishburne) of Earths destruction. The movie comes in single- or two-disc DVD releases or a Blu-ray high-definition disc, all featuring commentary with Story, producer Avi Arad and some of their collaborators. (MSNBC -- News)
Centred around the citizens of a fictional town in Philadelphia, the show has featured several actors who went on to Hollywood careers - including Tommy Lee Jones, Ryan Phillipe and Laurence Fishburne. Timbaland first came to prominence as the studio cohort of rap star Missy Elliott. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
(CNN) -- There was a scene in the gangster movie, "Hoodlum," where a mortician looks at Bumpy Johnson, played by Laurence Fishburne, and tells his son, "That man is good for business.". Martin: "We love nothing more than watching another fool make a mess out of his life.". (CNN -- US)
"Bobby Z": Crime thriller starring Paul Walker and Laurence Fishburne. Special: "Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke: Special Collector's Edition"; "Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
is a producer on the recently wrapped "Black Water Transit," directed by Tony Kaye and starring Laurence Fishburne. Date in print: Tue. (Variety)
The Martian Manhunter is also said to be in the film, with IESB claiming that none other than the voice of the Silver Surfer himself, Laurence Fishburne, is being considered for the role. Other casting possibilities mentioned by the site include "Jake Gyllenhaal, Leo DiCaprio, Jessica Biel. Mel Gibson is liked for Max Lord. Scarlett Johanssen for Talia. Bruce Willis was mentioned for Lex [Luthor]." Earlier buzz suggested that Batman will never be seen as Bruce Wayne during the story, which is... (IGN FilmForce)
Why it makes the list: You've got to give it to a movie that makes chess seem as exciting as any scene from "White Men Can't Jump" or "Any Given Sunday." Laurence Fishburne and Ben Kingsley deliver outstanding performances in this underrated drama, which should have received a lot more than its single Academy Award nomination for cinematography. Bonus points: Child actor Max Pomeranc hasn't starred in a porn film or robbed a video store since he starred in "Searching.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
TV Movies: August 26-September 1. G = General audiences PG = Parental Guidance PG-13 = Not recommended for preteens R = Restricted audience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
In the role of Atlas, a guide who offers Jack his assistance if he'll agree to help him find his family, we'd cast Laurence Fishburne. The role is essentially a disembodied voice, so it's got to go to someone who sounds cool. (IGN FilmForce)
His costars included Kate Bosworth and Laurence Fishburne. A high note for Blank. (Boston Globe)
Laurence Fishburne has the title role, employing his Ike Turner stare to imposing effect ... Menace in Venice: Laurence Fishburne, Kenneth Branagh in 1995's Othello. (USA Today -- Life)
Cerenzie is also producing action thriller "Black Water Transit," directed by Tony Kaye and starring Laurence Fishburne. That project's wrapping production in Louisiana next week. (Variety)
TMNTThe battling Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return to the big-screen in a computer-animated update featuring the voices of Patrick Stewart, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Laurence Fishburne and Ziyi Zhang. The new adventure has the turtles taking on an army of monsters unleashed by a villain aiming to take over the world. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Gina Torres, who is married to Laurence Fishburne, was a perfect fit to play Richard's strong wife Brenda. Kerry Washington, more known for playing wives and good girls next door, lobbied Rock for years wanting to sink her teeth into the role of Nikki. (Suite101.com)
Having said that, there's much to admire in her rise to the top, weathering the storm that was her abusive husband Ike (Laurence Fishburne) along the way; and it pulls no punches with the domestic violence. Great songs too, from River Deep, Mountain High to Nutbush City Limits. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
CAST/CREW: Matrix actor Laurence Fishburne and A-Mark Entertainment have joined forces to buy the movie rights from Warner Bros. who acquired the novel back in 2003 as a vehicle for Fishburne. (IGN FilmForce)
Denton recently wrapped production on the feature film Tortured with Laurence Fishburne and the made for television movie Custody for Lifetime. "This is an incredible honor to be named the Grand Marshal for this year's Allstate 400 at the Brickyard," said Denton. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
"Black Water Transit," starring Laurence Fishburne, is currently filming, and Fox's "K-Ville" cop series, starring Anthony Anderson about two police partners patrolling the city and fighting corruption after Katrina premieres this fall. Pitt, who moved to the Vieux Carr. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Friday, July 06, 2007 Last Update: 08:35 AM EDT. INTRODUCING LADY POSH SPICE. (New York Post -- Gossip)
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