Show me the talent Aug 11, 2007
Gooding has three promising films in the can, including roles in which he stars opposite Ray Liotta and Denzel Washington ... Of course, it's easier to believe in blessings with three promising films in the can: Line Watch, about border-patrol officers; Hero Wanted, a thriller opposite Ray Liotta ( my Charlie Bronson picture, Gooding calls it); and the hotly anticipated American Gangster, directed by Ridley Scott, and starring Denzel Washington as real-life crook Frank Lucas. (Globe and Mail)
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Preview: 'Bee Movie'Voiced By: Jerry Seinfeld, Annette Bening and Ray Liotta. Directed by Stephen Hickner, Simon J. Smith. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Cuba Gooding Jr Interview, Daddy Day Camp Aug 10, 2007
" [Laughs] You know what I mean? So yeah, very night and day. And again, I'm blessed to be in both those positions. Q: What was the best time of your career so far? CUBA: Uhhh...You know, I've had so many wonderful experiences. I went on a private jet through Europe with Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. I was at a convention for military men weeping and standing next to Carl Brashear on the U.S.S. Arizona. I was in Bulgaria with Ray Liotta on this movie, Hero Wanted. Q: Bulgaria? That was fun?... (MoviesOnline)
Sean Penn Venezuela Visit Raises Propaganda Vs. Protest Questions Aug 6, 2007
Penn is in post-production and will star along side Harrison Ford, Ray Liotta and Ashley Judd in Crossing Over a multi-character canvas about immigrants of different nationalities struggling to achieve legal status in Los Angeles. The film deals with the border, document fraud, the asylum and green card process, work-site enforcement, naturalization, the office of counter terrorism and the clash of cultures. (Hollywood Today Newsmagazine)
'Honour killing' screenplay changed after Iranian complaints Aug 3, 2007
Crossing Over is a Los Angeles-set, race-themed drama backed by film moguls Harvey and Bob Weinstein which also stars Ashley Judd and Ray Liotta. It would appear to focus on similar themes to Paul Haggis' Oscar-winning Crash, from 2004. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Toronto ramps up star voltage Jul 30, 2007
Stuart Townsend gets political in the world preem of his directorial debut, Battle in Seattle, an in-depth look at the 1999 demonstration against the World Trade Organization, with Theron, Harrelson, Andre Benjamin, Ray Liotta and Michelle Rodriguez. Susan Sarandon and Tommy Lee Jones portray the parents of a young soldier who goes missing after returning from Iraq in Paul Haggis In the Valley of Elah. (Variety)
Haggis, Penn set for film festival Jul 28, 2007
She co-stars with Andre Benjamin, Woody Harrelson, Joshua Jackson, Ray Liotta and hot-head Michelle Rodriguez in a recreation of the 1999 protests ignited by a meeting of the World Trade Organization. Penn's new film as director is Into the Wild, based on Jon Krakauer's true-life book about a young man who shucks off the trappings of civilization and goes to live in the Alaska wilderness. (Toronto Sun)
Here's where to find more of Cheadle Jul 28, 2007
Another movie for television, with Ray Liotta as Frank Sinatra, Joe Mantegna as Dean Martin and Cheadle as Sammy Davis Jr. The musical performances don't measure up to the originals, but Cheadle effectively captures Davis' personal torment. The Family Man (2000). (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
Acclaimed Movie Producer Julius R. Nasso Sues Los Angeles Times for $10,000,000 in Damages for Defamatory Statements about His Character (INDEX NO 102757-07) Jul 21, 2007
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Young stars get face time in 36 fall shows Jul 14, 2007
BY MARIA ELENA FERNANDEZ Los Angeles Times. July 15, 2007 Chances are you've heard of the "Bionic Woman," but what about actress Michelle Ryan. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Fall TV's youthful spirit Jul 13, 2007
Fresh, young stars get face time in 36 fall shows - Newsday. Fresh, young stars get face time in 36 fall shows. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
The week's best films on TV Jul 9, 2007
Still, it's an absorbing tale, with Johnny Depp convincing as Jung and strong support from Franka Potente, Pen;lope Cruz, Ray Liotta and Rachel Griffiths. Fight Club(David Fincher, 1999) 11. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Gas Powered Games initiates Space Siege Jul 7, 2007
Originally appearing on the PC in 2002, Space Siege predecessor Dungeon Siege spawned an expansion pack, a sequel (which had its own expansion), a PlayStation Portable spin-off, and even starring Ray Liotta (, ) and Jason Statham (, ). Space Siege is currently set for release in the first quarter of 2008 in North America and Europe. (GameSpot)
Hollywood's pre-'Sicko' health care treatments Jun 28, 2007
In 1992's "Article 99," Ray Liotta and Kiefer Sutherland play young, renegade doctors at a Kansas City Veterans Administration hospital who circumvent bureaucratic rules and red tape to treat patients. The movie's title draws from a fictional rule that bars American veterans from treatment unless their illnesses are related to their military service. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Grand' lands in Anchor Bay Jun 11, 2007
Herzog returns to "The Grand," which also stars Woody Harrelson, Ray Liotta, Ray Romano, Dennis Farina, Richard Kind, Gabe Kaplan, Jason Alexander and Cheryl Hines. "Werner's got to be in every movie I do," Penn said. (Variety)
MARKAZI: Hollwood celebs catch Stanley Cup fever Jun 9, 2007
Some of the other celebrities who frequented the tent during the Finals included Adam Brody, Jerry Bruckheimer, Kevin James, Masi Oka, Sasha Cohen, Stephen Stills, Snoop Dogg, Ray Liotta, James Caan, Josh Lucas, Benjamin McKenzie and Jerry O'Connell. "This is amazing," said O'Connell. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Movie review: 'Bug' May 29, 2007
And Shannon, who played the stage role of Peter and looks like a weird cross between Ray Liotta and Anthony Perkins, is the main source of that shock wave of terror. Even before Peter begins to seem dangerous, his soft-spoken, seemingly rational explanations of the aphid plot and other horrors chill you to the bone. (Chicago Tribune)
Stop sign not needed May 28, 2007
Celebrities who turned out: actor Ray Liotta, actor and rapper Ludacris, Golden State Warriors guard Baron Davis, NFL Hall of Famer Marcus Allen, and Ohio State basketball players Mike Conley Jr. and Greg Oden. Michael Vega can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
Franchitti Wins Soggy Indy 500 May 28, 2007
Other celebs on hand included: Olympic gold medalist and "Dancing with the Stars" winner Apolo Anton Ohno, actor Ray Liotta, NASCAR legend Richard Petty and future NBA lottery pick Greg Oden. The 7-foot center, a former Indiana Mr. Basketball, was surprised by the size of the cars - too small. (CBS News -- US)
Nordisk crosses over with Kramer pic May 26, 2007
Wayne Kramer will direct "Crossing Over," which stars Harrison Ford, Ray Liotta, Sean Penn and Ashley Judd. The Weinstein Co. pic focuses on immigrants who'll do anything to get into the U.S.. (Variety)
Battle of the network executives May 26, 2007
That's what happened to Smith, a movie-quality, big-budget caper series starring Ray Liotta. While the first year makes or breaks a show, it really doesn't start making money until the second and beyond. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Cannes Incest Film: French Tradition May 19, 2007
And apropos of nothing, Ray Liotta becomes a running joke in the film, and is featured. Oprah Winfrey and Larry King also have cameos. (Fox News -- Views)
The buzz on Seinfeld's Bee Movie May 18, 2007
Some of the guest voices include Oprah Winfrey as the judge, with Ray Liotta and Sting, playing themselves, as celebrity witnesses. After a few minutes, Seinfeld introduced one of his co-stars, Chris Rock, who plays a mosquito. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Bee-ing Jerry Seinfeld May 18, 2007
"), he uncovers a plot to enslave his species and, like a good Jewish bee, acts as his own lawyer in a court case presided over by Oprah Winfrey. There are also guest appearances by Larry King, Chris Rock, Ray Liotta and, apparently, any other stars Seinfeld ran into in those four years. When Katzenberg asked for questions, the international press was ready. "To bee or not to bee this is the question," one journalist posed. "Will there be a C and a D movie," another asked, "and maybe an X. "... (Time.com)
NEW FILM FEATS & NEW EATS May 16, 2007
produced the movie "Even Money." It stars Danny De Vito, Kim Basinger, Kelsey Grammer, Forest Whitaker, Ray Liotta, Tim Roth and a cast of ... " It stars Danny De Vito, Kim Basinger, Kelsey Grammer, Forest Whitaker, Ray Liotta, Tim Roth and a cast of thousands. And if you talk to Danny DeVito, you don't need a pen, you need a calendar. He says: "The movie opens Friday the 18th. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Guy Ritchie to rock caper pic May 14, 2007
Ritchie, the husband of Madonna, was most recently in theatres with 2005's Revolver, starring Jason Statham, Andre Benjamin and Ray Liotta. - Reuters/Hollywood Reporter. (ABC News Online, Australia)
A big wheel in his sport and an intriguing man May 14, 2007
" For the last few years, Miller - whose father is actor-turned-TV producer Alan Miller and whose grandfather was Bernard Lee, M in the old James Bond pics - has lived in Los Angeles. Miller - who's also known in tabloid land as Angelina Jolie's first husband - starred in the short-lived TV series Smith with Ray Liotta. Last winter, Miller shot a pilot for ABC called Eli Stone. He plays the title character, a lawyer who experiences strange visions. Natasha Henstridge plays his wife and... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Serial deaths for mystery serials May 10, 2007
What was up with the double life lived by the crew leader (Ray Liotta) and his dishy wife (Virginia Madsen), herself a former substance abuser with a mysterious past. Viewers will never know. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Mr. Television: Nets' Promises for Fall Schedules May 7, 2007
The network bragged about the fact that two movie stars Ray Liotta and Virginia Madsen were headlining Smith, a crime drama focusing on the criminals. But three episodes into its Tuesday 10 p.m. run, Smith was abruptly canceled. (MediaWeek.com)
should be spared May 6, 2007
Smith': Ray Liotta and Virginia Madsen ... Smith (CBS): Ray Liotta as a steely-eyed criminal living a double life. (The Palm Beach Post)
On Movies | A big wheel in his sport and an intriguing man May 6, 2007
Miller - who s also known in tabloid land as Angelina Jolie s first husband - starred in the short-lived TV series Smith with Ray Liotta. Last winter, Miller shot a pilot for ABC called Eli Stone. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Spidey set to weave more magic in Europe May 5, 2007
Eagle Pictures is taking Ray Liotta thriller Slow Burn off the shelf and releasing it on 130, while Moviemax is outing local slasher-meister Lamberto Bavas Ghost Son on 80. Spirituality-themed 7 Km da Gerusalemme, previously pulled due to a legal spat with Coca Cola (which objected to scene in which Jesus drank a can of Coke) is being outed by Mediafilm on 50 with that scene edited out. (Variety)
Coming Soon: summer's movies Apr 27, 2007
Kim Basinger, Danny De Vito, Jay Mohr, Forest Whitaker and Ray Liotta head a cast, laying bare their shared addiction under Mark Rydell's direction. (May 18). (Newsday -- New York City)
Your guide to what's playing this summer Apr 27, 2007
Stars Kim Basinger, Danny DeVito, Ray Liotta and Forest Whitaker. THE EX: An underachiever (Zack Braff) is forced to work for his father-in-law after his pregnant lawyer wife (Amanda Peet) opts to be a stay-at-home mom. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Basinger denies releasing Baldwin voicemail Apr 24, 2007
The cast includes Danny DeVito, Kelsey Grammer, Carla Gugino, Ray Liotta, Jay Mohr, Tim Roth and Forest Whitaker. A publicist for one of the films was unaware of the coincidence until contacted by a journalist, but quickly began mulling over the possibilities when asked whether the headlines of recent days could hurt or help the films' publicity machines. (Los Angeles Times)
Still Playing Apr 22, 2007
Starring Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy, Ray Liotta, Marisa Tomei. Directed by Walt Becker. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Wild Hogs tops UK box office Apr 19, 2007
Travolta's new movie boasts a line-up of Hollywood legends including himself, Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, Ray Liotta and William H Macy. The plot follows four biker friends, led by Travolta, who embark on a road trip where they find a world full of the unexpected. (Monsters and Critics.com)
Opening Friday Apr 19, 2007
Slow Burn - (No review available) As ambitious District Attorney Ford Cole (Ray Liotta) prepares for his mayoral bid, he faces conflicting stories about a man's slaying. His assistant DA and sometime lover, Nora Timmer (Jolene Blalock), claims that the man tried to rape her. (The Clarion-Ledger)
"Survivor" All-Stars Ready for Battle Apr 19, 2007
She's in talks to star alongside Sean Penn, Harrison Ford and Ray Liotta in the immigration drama. Judd would portray an attorney facilitating an adoption. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
more » Apr 19, 2007
The cast is great, from the big names (Ray Liotta, Andy Garcia as FBI agents) to the three unknowns who play the demented Tremor Brothers, who don't mind killing everyone in a crowded restaurant just to get the one they're being paid for. R. The DVD has featurettes, outtakes, an alternative ending and two commentary tracks. (CTNow.com)
Judd may join 'Crossing' Apr 18, 2007
Already starring are Harrison Ford, Ray Liotta, Sean Penn and Cliff Curtis. Frank Marshall, Kramer and Gregg Taylor are producing. (Variety)
DreamWorks No. 1 again with 'Disturbia' Apr 17, 2007
Lionsgate's crime thriller "Slow Burn," starring Ray Liotta as a prosecutor taking on a gang leader (LL Cool J), flopped with just $800,000. In limited release, Paramount Vantage's comic drama "Year of the Dog" opened with a strong $112,346 in seven New York City and Los Angeles theaters. (FOX 11, AZ)
New DVDs: Last King of Scotland Apr 17, 2007
Ben Affleck, Andy Garcia and Ray Liotta lead a big, bloody ensemble cast in this over-the-top comic crime thriller about a slick stool pigeon and the low-lifes trying to bump him off. Jeremy Piven plays the title role, Aces Israel, a magician placed in protective custody after he agrees to testify for the FBI against the mob, with Affleck, Alicia Keys and a huge roster of other rogues trying to cash in on the $1 million mob contract placed on Aces head. (MSNBC -- Movies)
'Slow Burn' is an inferno of absurdity Apr 16, 2007
CAST: Ray Liotta, LL Cool J, Mekhi Phifer ... Ray Liotta is crime-busting district attorney Ford Cole, whose slinky assistant Nora Timmer (Jolene Blalock) is his part-time lover. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Nor'easter soaks East and floods West Virginia homes, hundreds of flights canceled Apr 16, 2007
""Blades of Glory" slipped to second place after two weekends on top, taking in 14.1 million to raise its total to 90.2 million.Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez's double-feature "Grindhouse" tumbled in its second weekend. Released by the Weinstein Co., "Grindhouse" fell to No. 10 with 4.2 million, down a steep 63 percent from its surprisingly weak debut of 11.6 million over opening weekend.Harvey Weinstein -- the company co-chairman whose previous outfit, Miramax, had great success with... (North County Times)
Travolta goes the whole hog Apr 15, 2007
I'm no fool," says Travolta.Wild Hogs finds him, Macy, Tim Allen and Martin Lawrence as friends responding to their mid-life crisis by getting on their motorbikes and hitting the highway on a cross-country road trip. Ray Liotta also features as the leader of a biker gang with whom they clash en route.The obvious question - the day after Travolta, Allen and Liotta roared along the red carpet on their motorbikes at the London premiere - was how they're dealing with getting older. Travolta's felt... (This Is Hertfordshire)
In 'Slow Burn,' there's smoke but little fire Apr 14, 2007
Ray Liotta stars as Ford Cole, the district attorney and mayoral candidate of an unnamed metropolis ... Starring: Ray Liotta, James Todd Smith aka LL Cool J, Mekhi Phifer. (Boston Globe)
What Garry Didn't Know Apr 14, 2007
With its bullet-riddled plot and smirkin' aces cast (Ryan Reynolds, Ray Liotta, Alicia Keys, Andy Garcia, and Jeremy Piven as the small-time thug they're all looking to off), Joe Carnahan's movie plays like an oily, time-killing, made-for-Showtime version of Ocean's Eleven, sans the class or cleverness. Piven, ratcheting up his Entourage shtick with week-old stubble and a Vegas suite full of hookers, doesn't even seem to be having fun. (City Pages)
WHEN HALF-BAKED, ADD CHEESE Apr 14, 2007
April 14, 2007 -- PLAYING the district attor ney in the mystery "Slow Burn," Ray Liotta spends the movie shuffling between two police interrogation rooms that are like multiplex screens showing "Basic Instinct" and "The Usual Suspects.". Liotta, that rare DA who is always driving to crime scenes in the middle of the night and personally sweating suspects, is trying to figure out why one of his assistant DAs, icy blonde Nora Timmer (Jolene Blalock), killed a CD-store clerk (Mekhi Phifer) who was... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Wild Hogs (12A) Apr 13, 2007
Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy, Ray Liotta, Marisa Tomei, Kevin Durand, John C. McGinley, Jill Hennessy, Tichina Arnold. Director: Walt Becker. (Manchester Evening News)
Six new movies compete for teens Apr 13, 2007
Away from the major studio pics, Lionsgate will roll out its acquisition "Slow Burn," with an ensemble featuring Ray Liotta, LL Cool J, Taye Diggs and Mekhi Phifer. Gunning for a similar crowd will be actioner "Redline," which is aimed at urban gearheads. (Variety)
Projection Booth: Can 'Disturbia' Scare Away The Neighbors? Apr 13, 2007
That might be the fate of three new releases this weekend: "Lonely Hearts," starring John Travolta as a detective hot on the trail of the "honeymoon killers" (Jared Leto and Salma Hayek); "Pathfinder," an action-adventure about a Viking child (Karl Urban) raised by Native Americans; and "Slow Burn," with Ray Liotta as a would-be mayoral candidate in a 24-hour showdown with gang kingpin LL Cool J. All three have gathered dust over the last year, in the can and on the shelf, only to be released... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Smokin' Aces Lacks Originality Apr 13, 2007
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Preview: 'Slow Burn'Starring: LL Cool J, Ray Liotta and Mekhi Phifer. Directed by Wayne Beach. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Clooney's 'unfilmable' movie Apr 12, 2007
Ray Liotta is just one of the many celebrity names to have been associated with the project, which is due to start filming later this year. Sponsored Links. (ITV.com)
Ford Crosses Over Apr 11, 2007
Co-starring with Ford in the Weinstein Co. flick are Ray Liotta and Sean Penn. Liotta portrays a bureaucrat dealing with the problem of illegal immigration. (IGN FilmForce)
'I'm in tune with my feelings' Apr 11, 2007
Ray Liotta made his name playing a mafioso in Goodfellas ... Ray Liotta is staring out of the window, his steely eyes looking at the grey Thames. (Guardian Unlimited)
That's a Wrap Apr 11, 2007
Ray Liotta plays a mayoral candidate whose greatest strength, his assistant DA, turns out to be his most volatile weakness. (Now read that again in your best movie-trailer voice. (San Antonio Current, TX)
Leo and Ridley Build Body of Lies Apr 10, 2007
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In brief: DiCaprio considers Scott's Body of Lies Apr 10, 2007
Harrison Ford, Sean Penn and Ray Liotta are to appear in the drama Crossing Over, which deals with illegal immigration into the US. Ford will play an officer who arrests wetbacks, Penn will have a cameo as a border patrol agent, while Liotta portrays a bureaucrat. The movie is written and directed by Wayne Kramer, who wrote 2003's The Cooler, starring William H. Macy. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Foreign buyers eye hot TV hits Apr 10, 2007
Movie distrib GreeneStreet will be exhibiting for the first time, bringing the Russell Crowe romantic comedy "Tenderness" and Ray Liotta thriller "Slow Burn.". Gavin Reardon's And Action, which is partnered with a Teutonic company called Action Concept, is focusing on bang-'em-up series aimed at the European market. (Variety)
`Sopranos' Influence Pervasive Apr 8, 2007
Ray Liotta (Henry Hill himself from "GoodFellas") starred as a con man/family man in the short-lived "Smith" early this season on CBS.. "Heist" had a short run last spring on NBC that ended before it could get to the big jewelry heist that was planned. (CTNow.com)
Thousands flood West Edmonton Mall for movie extras call Apr 8, 2007
He said the movie's other stars would be announced later, although it's been reported actors Leslie Nielsen and Ray Liotta may also star. Canadian-born James Orr of Three Men and a Baby ' film fame is slated to direct. (Globe and Mail)
Weinstein Co.'s new film tackles immigration Apr 7, 2007
With an ensemble cast headlined by Harrison Ford, Sean Penn and Ray Liotta, the Weinstein Co. project is nearly devoid of politics and doesn't only look at the hot-button border crossing issues. Instead, it weaves intersecting story lines, from immigrants gaming the system to obtain their green cards to immigration agents just trying to do their jobs while maintaining their humanity. (Los Angeles Times)
* Born to be wild, but not gay Apr 6, 2007
Starring: Tim Allen (Doug Madsen), John Travolta (Woody Stevens), Martin Lawrence (Bobby Davis), William H. Macy (Dudley Frank), Ray Liotta (Jack), Marisa Tomei (Maggie), Kevin Durand (Red), M.C. Gainey (Murdock), Jill Hennessy (Kelly Madsen) ... This is more than the picture deserves, but then again, so is Ray Liotta, as the chieftain of the bad bikers, and so is Tomei. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)