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Between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, Microsoft will also toss in five free HD DVD movies, chosen by customers from a list of 15 titles, among them Apollo 13, Seabiscuit, Constantine, Casablanca, We Were Soldiers, U-571 and Blazing Saddles. But Sony s announcement was soon tarnished; it had apparently fudged the details of its deal with Target. (Globe and Mail)
Universal Studios a tortoise against Hollywood's hares Jul 16, 2007
Despite a business relationship with Universal that yielded movies like "Seabiscuit," DreamWorks arranged to make "Transformers" with Paramount, then sold itself to that studio. Making the situation worse, DreamWorks then recruited Meyer's top movie executive, Stacey Snider. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Haren emerges as A's ace, but remains under-the-radar All-Star Jul 10, 2007
Haren takes low-key road to becoming All-Star starter - USATODAY.com. NEWS AND INFORMATION. (USA Today -- Sports)
Horsemen of a different color Jul 9, 2007
(Insert crude Seabiscuit / Mr. Ed / Secretariat joke, if you wish. . (Daily Iowan, IA)
‘Indy' producer a hands-on kind of guy Jul 4, 2007
He's brought to the big screen some of the biggest movies of the last 35 years, including the three "Back to the Future" films, "The Sixth Sense," the "Bourne" series ("The Bourne Ultimatum" comes out next month) and "Seabiscuit.". For the last week, he's been working on his fourth "Indiana Jones" movie, and as the crew wrapped up the New Haven segment Tuesday, Marshall said the city was a terrific host. (New Haven Register, CT)
Production chief for Film Dept. Jul 2, 2007
Prior to joining Yari, Katz racked up credits as a location manager, production manager, associate producer, co-producer, exec producer and producer on pics including "Seabiscuit" and "One Hour Photo." He is a producer of Anthony Hopkins pic "Slipstream," which screened in January in the Sundance Film Festival's New Frontier section. The Film Dept. is an international sales, production and finance entity that recently announced $200 million in financing from a consortium of investors. (Variety)
Film a triumph as Obree beats world and despair Jun 30, 2007
Think Chariots of Fire or Seabiscuit or True Blue, the story of the university boat race rebellion. This, however, was not a visual shorthand available to the director, Douglas Mackinnon (the film-maker responsible for the thriller Jekyll currently allowing James Nesbitt to chew the scenery on BBC1). (Telegraph.co.uk)
Springfield, Ky., trying to draw premiere of `Simpsons' movie Jun 27, 2007
Kentucky has hosted other high-profile movie premieres, namely "Seabiscuit" in 2003 and "Elizabethtown" in 2005, said Todd Cassidy, who heads the Kentucky Film Office. Kentucky's "Simpsons" film, which debuts on the web this week, is sure to have stiff competition from other state entries. (Concord Monitor)
Father's Day flicks Jun 15, 2007
"He had been watching the film 'Seabiscuit' and was moved by the part of the film where Charles Howard (played by Jeff Bridges) loses his son. He hadn't even finished the movie!" said Zars. "I remember this so vividly because hearing from my dad that I mean so much to him was and is very touching.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Sony home theater in a box delivers on features, value Jun 13, 2007
The opening black-and-white stills of Seabiscuit looked great, as did the action-filled scenes in King Kong. The DAV-HDX500 supports MP3 and JPEG playback via data CD or data DVD. The functionality worked as advertised, but the onscreen interface was severely lacking--another feature we wish would have been improved on over the DAV-HDX267W. Instead of a user-friendly environment, you'll find yourself often consulting the manual in order to perform certain operations (such as creating a slide... (CNN -- Tech)
More On Retired Champions Jun 8, 2007
Old Friends' retired champions include Sunshine Forever and Ogygian and other stars graze the pastures, including Popcorn Deelites, who starred in the movie "Seabiscuit." and the Old Friends. CBS News correspondent Richard Schlesinger reported on this retirement home for horses. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Worthy War Admiral Lost Match Race Jun 7, 2007
Man o' War's Son Won Triple, Beaten by Seabiscuit, Triumphed at Stud ... His dislike of starting gates seemed to give him the advantage in his match race with Seabiscuit, but War Admiral was beaten at the start ... War Admiral was brown, not a light chestnut like his daddy, Man o' War, or black, as portrayed in the movie Seabiscuit: An American Legend. (Suite101.com)
Overture taps Sulzer Jun 5, 2007
Prior to joining Overture, Sulzer was VP of media at Universal, where she developed and executed ad strategies for an average of 16 films per year, including "The Mummy" franchise, "Seabiscuit," "Ray" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin." She supervised media planning and buying on cable, new media, network television and syndication. Sulzer started her career at U nearly a decade ago. (Variety)
HBO tells Barbaro's sad story (Dick Heller) Jun 3, 2007
HBO's promotional hook for its latest "Sports of the 20th Century" documentary could have been, "If you liked Seabiscuit, you'll love Barbaro." There is a unifying theme between "Barbaro," which premieres Wednesday night on the pay cable network, and the 2003 film adapted from Laura Hillenbrand's fine book "Seabiscuit": The love and affection between horses and humans. Seabiscuit's story is mostly an upbeat saga of how Depression-era America clutched the undersized, overachieving racehorse to... (Washington Times, DC)
Depp can't save 'Pirates' May 27, 2007
I doubt there's been a larger, longer close-up of a proboscis this side of "Seabiscuit," and there's no rhyme or reason for it, really. But our indulgence is rewarded when not one, not two, but an entire crew of digital Depps bounce into view, flouncing and flailing for all they are worth. (CNN -- International)
M. SCOTT MORRIS: If you've got big dreams, then know the big screen's waiting May 19, 2007
Alfredo Barcia worked on special effects for "Seabiscuit" and "Spider-Man," but his advice has nothing to do with computer-generated effects. "The story is the most important thing," he said. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Elly Here! - 5/2/2007 May 5, 2007
They are Seabiscuit, Barbaro, Dreamer, Scamper and many more. I write about them all the time and believe it's important for humans to have heroes too. (Grantsburg Burnett County Sentinel, WI)
Spidey central May 2, 2007
Tobey Maguire has had juicy roles in 2003's "Seabiscuit" and last year's "The Good German," playing a most un-Spider-Man-like heel in the latter. Kirsten Dunst has done seven movies, including "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," "Elizabethtown" and the title role in "Marie Antoinette.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
PROTRADE: Lincecum a Giant prospect May 2, 2007
It's the right-hander from Washington who scouts have come to call "Seabiscuit." Since entering the Minors last summer, he's been more dominant than Danny Almonte against a group of 12-year-olds. Don't believe me. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
A new word for hope: Oceanside writer chronicles how one person can make a difference Apr 29, 2007 COMMENTARY: '07 to be summer of sequels Apr 26, 2007 Blu-ray, HD DVD Stew Thickens Apr 24, 2007 Arcadia City Council OKs Plan For Shopping Center Apr 18, 2007 Maguire: "I Have An Addictive Nature" Apr 10, 2007 Spider-Man star unsure about fourth film Apr 10, 2007 Men's Lacrosse Hosts North Carolina Saturday Night Apr 7, 2007 Onto the big screen Apr 6, 2007 TJ's back on his patch and in the best of form Apr 5, 2007 'Breach' and 'Dreamgirls' act as film special double-header Apr 3, 2007 Pollack to direct 'Recount' Apr 2, 2007 Banks engaged by 'Barb' Mar 29, 2007 Kevin Federline and boys head for Las Vegas Mar 7, 2007 Meet Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens Mar 6, 2007 U.S. continuing to resist climate change facts Mar 3, 2007 'Lt. Dan' shows support for troops, Iraqi children Mar 2, 2007 Get hog-wild with the 'Wild Hogs' crew Mar 1, 2007 Understanding Horse Racing Terms Feb 23, 2007 Sports movies, couch potatoes Feb 22, 2007 COMMENTARY: Oscar's dark horses could take the lead Feb 22, 2007 U.S. funding for study of chronic fatigue illustrates role politics plays in disease research Feb 20, 2007 POSTCARD FROM LAS VEGAS Feb 19, 2007 Politics plays role in disease research Feb 18, 2007 more » Feb 18, 2007 Fancy footwork in 'Breach' Feb 14, 2007 Sony's STR-DA5200ES: Sound Sensation Feb 12, 2007 A Diva Reborn Feb 6, 2007 Barbaro, Kentucky Derby Winner, Is Euthanized After More Surgery on Ankle Jan 30, 2007 Remembering Barbaro: Jan 30, 2007 Horse-racing leaders plead for life support (Tom LoBianco) Jan 26, 2007 Writers of "Children of Men" win USC Scripter Award Jan 13, 2007 Sports Cinema: the best of Hollywood's athletic heroes, losers, Jan 5, 2007
Later in 2004, Sinise teamed with "Seabiscuit" author Laura Hillenbrand to start Operation Iraqi Children. The program was promoted by People to People International, and within a year it had brought supplies to more than 200,000 children. (North County Times)
Sharing webs: Tobey Maguire & Spider-Man Apr 26, 2007
After playing "Spider-Man" for six years, and fitting in "Seabiscuit" and "The Good German" in between, the 31-year-old star is looking at a wide-open calendar. His top priority is spending time with his fiance, Jennifer Meyer, and their 5-month-old daughter, Ruby Sweetheart. (The Advocate)
I also think that the studios are afraid to make movies like "Mystic River" and "Seabiscuit," because movies like this don't stand a chance against "Pirates 3" and "Harry Potter 5." Sure, "Brokeback" was awesome, and "Crash" blew my mind, but these are the movies hitting the back burner because of $257 million budget sequels like "Spider-Man 2." Does this sadden me. A little. (U-Wire.com)
"So, if you purchase an HD DVD of a title -- I have 'Seabiscuit' -- it will play in the DVD player that you currently have. HD DVD titles don't currently play in the Playstation 3.". Next Article in Data Storage. (TechNewsWorld)
This time his development would fill a rarely used parking lot next to the race track that served as a major location for the hit movie "Seabiscuit.". Caruso has repeatedly denied opponents' allegations that the project would generate more traffic than the area can handle or turn into a full-blown casino center. (NBC4.tv, CA)
"I appreciate movies from a standpoint of entertainment and distraction, and I also love when people make movies that help raise awareness," says the 31-year-old actor, whose films also include "The Cider House Rules" and "Seabiscuit.". "I don't really have a lot of formed ideas. It's more just thoughts," he tells Men's Journal in its May issue, on newsstands Tuesday. (CBS News)
I appreciate movies from a standpoint of entertainment and distraction, and I also love when people make movies that help raise awareness, says the 31-year-old actor, whose films also include The Cider House Rules and Seabiscuit. . (MSNBC -- Movies)
Everyone calls Ricky "Biscuit" (short for Seabiscuit the horse) because he has some really nice-sized teeth. I don't know where Jack's nickname came from but whenever he takes a shot on goal our entire sideline yells "Hammer!". (Virginiasports.com)
All the filmmakers need is to get Brego (Aragorns horse from Lord of the Rings); the horses that starred in The Horse Whisperer, Seabiscuit and Hidalgo; and other assorted horses from LOTR; and then paint them in rainbow colours. Box-office potential: Hey, if movies with talking pigs, dogs, sheep, rats and spiders can make it, why not a movie full of talking horses. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
" Phar ahead FRIDAY marks the 75th anniversary of Phar Lap's death in the United States. Folklore has it Phar Lap was poisoned but more recent research indicates it was more in the line of natural causes. The Americans paid him a great compliment. On a visit to Hollywood Park a few years ago, I noticed a wonderful painting of a horse at the entrance to the members' stand. Not Seabiscuit or any of their greats but Phar Lap. Banjo Paterson wrote: "The Futurity at Caulfield proved that Phar Lap is... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
" It's a crowd-pleasing movie in the best sense of the word, stuffed to bursting with all the flourishes of glitzy showmanship that $70 million can buy.You've heard the story before: a struggling trio of female singers makes it to the big time, only to find out that success comes with a price. Deena (Knowles), Effie (Hudson) and Lorrell (Anika Noni Rose) get their first big break singing backup for Jimmy "Thunder" Early (Murphy), a suave soul man who introduces them to a world of celebrity, all... (The Dartmouth Online, NH)
Danny Strong, who has had roles in pics including "Seabiscuit" and "Pleasantville," wrote the script. Spring Creek's Paula Weinstein, HBO Films' Len Amato and Pollack are exec producing. (Variety)
The "Seabiscuit" star, who next appears in "Spider-Man 3," has a lead role in "Fred Claus" and was recently cast in "Starship Dave," directed by Brian Robbins. She is also producing "The Surrogates," Jonathan Mostow's adaptation of the graphic novel for the Mouse House. (Variety)
After hurting his back filming "Seabiscuit" in 2003, The "Spider-Man" production team had reportedly worried that Tobey Maguire may not have been able to go on playing the popular superhero, and although it turned out fine for the actor to continue, his widely-rumored replacement at the time was going to be Jake Gyllenhaal. Since superheroes are often mocked for their poor fashion sense, which often includes wearing their underwear on the outside of their pants, it only stands to reason that... (MSNBC -- News)
Some may remember him for the acting role he played in the Academy Award nominated movie, Seabiscuit ... It was the character of Wolf that Stevens played in the movie Seabiscuit. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Seabiscuit wrote on March 02, 2007 10:06 AM:"This Reardon charactor must imagine himself as some kind of one-man anti-science brigade, with the lies and drivel he posts in these NCT boards. Even if the science were not so ironclad, the entire population of the planet would be far better off doing something to relieve carbon emissions and possibly finding out it wasn't necessary, then merely continuing on its present course and possibly (no, absolutely positively!) heading for disastrous... (North County Times)
In 2004, Sinise co-founded Operation Iraqi Children with author Laura Hillenbrand, who is possibly best know for penning "Seabiscuit: An American Legend.". The organization, which works in a partnership with People to People, collects and distributes school supplies to the children of Iraq as an act of goodwill. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
"Ain't that the little guy from Seabiscuit?" asks bar patron Michael Carlin, gesturing toward Macy. "What's he dressed like that for? And how'd he get his motorcycle here?". (USA Today -- Life)
Jockey John "Red" Pollard asked that question of trainer Tom Smith in the movie Seabiscuit: An American Legend ... Pollard and Seabiscuit are preparing for their famous match race with the Riddle barn's 1937 Triple Crown champion, War Admiral. (Suite101.com)
However, despite a strong representation in recent years from films such as "Seabiscuit," "Million Dollar Baby" and "Cinderella Man," sports movies will be absent from the 2007 Oscars. Upon noticing this, I started to think (oh yeah, get ready here it comes) about the whole concept of the sports movie and why this past season's crop of "Gridiron Gang," "Invincible" and "We Are Marshall" didn't receive invites. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
"Seabiscuit" for the 2003 Best Picture was one, as it stood up to movies such as "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" and "Mystic River." So were "Babe" in 1995 -- against "Apollo 13," "The Postman (Il Postino)," and "Braveheart" - and "Quiz Show" in 1994 -- against "Forrest Gump," "The Shawshank Redemption" and "Pulp Fiction.". None of the films were undeserving nominations, but they were unlikely to be Oscar winners. (U-Wire.com)
Laura Hillenbrand, a journalist afflicted with chronic fatigue who wrote the best-selling book "Seabiscuit," said it's gratifying most doctors and government officials are taking the condition seriously. And she appreciates how warmly she's been treated by leaders such as President George Bush. (Mail Tribune, OR)
The Charles Barkley/Dick Bavetta race: It wasn't exactly War Admiral vs. Seabiscuit. The only saving grace from making this a complete pathetic made-for-TV thing was the $50,000 -- or, as Barkley called it, "two Blackjack hands" -- to a Las Vegas charity. (Washington Times, DC)
One challenge is that chronic fatigue syndrome doesn't have observable symptoms, said Laura Hillenbrand, a journalist who wrote the best-selling book "Seabiscuit" and who has been diagnosed with the illness ... "The first thing the president said to me when I first met him was, 'Don't get up!'" said Hillenbrand, who has been to the White House four times, including for a screening of the "Seabiscuit" movie. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
He believes he has never taken up so much screen time in a mainstream movie, and that includes a strong supporting turn as the trainer in "Seabiscuit" (2003). "This is the first studio film where they've considered me the lead," says Cooper, whose traitor is hounded by an FBI rookie (Ryan Phillippe). (CTNow.com)
Cooper, who has played character roles in American Beauty, Seabiscuit, Syriana and The Bourne Identity, brings an "instant authenticity" to Hanssen, Ray says. "If you are an opportunistic director, you treat an actor like that as if he were a jukebox," Ray says. (USA Today -- Life)
Classical and jazz music sounds simply sublime, while the surround sound that accompanies movies can make you feel you're in the heart of a war or at the races with Seabiscuit. Vocals are clear and distinguishable from other background noise. (BusinessWeek)
When they were on their own, DreamWorks not only was nominated but won Best Picture three times: for "Gladiator," for "A Beautiful Mind" and "American Beauty." They also scored nominations for a bunch of other films including "Saving Private Ryan" and "Seabiscuit.". They are not used to losing or being snubbed. (Fox News)
His popularity was compared by some with that of Seabiscuit, the tiny colt who became champion in the 1930s ... Seabiscuit and Barbaro bore very little resemblance as racehorses: Seabiscuit was unfashionably bred and unfortunately conformed, and rose from origins of embarrassing futility; Barbaro was a splendid creature who never lost a race until his last,'' said Laura Hillenbrand, the author of `Seabiscuit,'' a best-selling book that was made into a movie ... In terms of their public appeal,... (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Tellingly, America's other most beloved horse, Seabiscuit, came to the nation's attention during the Great Depression. A scrawny, small colt, Seabiscuit lost dozens of races as a 2-year-old before finding his racing legsand the right jockey and trainer, a washed-up duo who believed in himin 1936 ... suffering a series of sidelining injuries, Seabiscuit was matched against the perfectly proportioned and sleek-muscled War Admirala Triple Crown-winning F-16 of a horse. (Slate)
The plea was issued three hours after the Maryland Jockey Club announced that it would cancel the Pimlico Special, the $500,000 race run the day before the Preakness and featured in the movie "Seabiscuit." "Unfortunately, we have no choice," said Lou Raffetto, president and chief operating officer of the Maryland Jockey Club. "We must do everything we can to keep our average daily overnight purses for our local horsemen as high as possible." State leaders have been hesitant to deal with slots... (Washington Times, DC)
Past winners include "Million Dollar Baby," "Mystic River," "Seabiscuit, "Wonder Boys" and "Capote. "The award will be presented during a Feb. 18 ceremony at USC. , or lect> ? Copyright 2006 The Fresno Bee. (Fresno Bee -- State)
RW: Gary Stevens- Seabiscuit, Ray Allen-He Got Game, John Matuszak-North Dallas Forty. Q: Athletes as Actors outside of sports. (Xinhuanet, China)
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