Clooney's Air Bud Nov 20, 2008
SECTIONS MOVIES CHANNELS. Twilight star reportedly cast in Up in the Air. (IGN FilmForce)
Starz Entertainment Programming Highlights Nov 18, 2008
Source: Starz Entertainment, LLC. Dear Editor/TV Writer. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List November 24-30 Nov 13, 2008
Thursday, 11/27 -- Angels in the Outfield at 6 a.m. - (Danny Glover, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tony Danza) -- James and the Giant Peach at 7:45 a.m. - (Paul Terry, Joanna Lumley, Miriam Margolyes) -- Baby's Day Out at 9:05 a.m. - (Joe Mantegna, Lara Flynn Boyle, Joe Pantoliano) -- Problem Child at 10:45 a.m. - (John Ritter, Michael Oliver, Jack Warden) -- Problem Child 2 at 12:10 p.m. - (John Ritter, Michael Oliver, Jack Warden) -- Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog at 1:45 p.m. - (Jesse... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List September 29 - October 5 Sep 17, 2008
-- 1 p.m. Soccer Mom (Missy Pyle, Emily Osment, Courtney Brown) -- 2:35 p.m. Angels in the Outfield (Danny Glover, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tony Danza) -- 4:25 p.m. D3: The Mighty Ducks (Emilio Estevez, Jeffrey Nordling, Joshua Jackson) -- 6:15 p.m. Air Bud (Michael Jeter, Kevin Zegers, Wendy Makkena) -- 8 p.m. Soccer Mom (Missy Pyle, Emily Osment, Courtney Brown) -- 9:35 p.m. Angels in the Outfield (Danny Glover, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tony Danza) -- 11:25 p.m. D3: The Mighty Ducks (Emilio Estevez,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TIFF wraps up with The Stone of Destiny Sep 14, 2008
Smith moved into directing in the 1990s, doing TV projects and making Air Bud in 1997. He wrote the screenplay and directed The Snow Walker in 2003 which was at TIFF that year and decided to make his long relationship with Canada permanent, moving full-time to Vancouver. (Toronto Star)
Cheryl Hines Introduces Exclusive Clips From SPACE CHIMPS During Day-Long Movie Marathon of 'Amazing Animals' Jul 13, 2008
-- 10 a.m. Ratatouille (Brad Garrett, Patton Oswalt, John Ratzenberger) -- 12 p.m. Babe (James Cromwell, Magda Szubanski, Paul Goddard) -- 1:35 p.m. Flipper (Elijah Wood, Paul Hogan, Chelsea Field) -- 3:15 p.m. Underdog (Jason Lee, Alex Nauberger, James Belushi) -- 4:40 p.m. Air Bud (Michael Jeter, Kevin Zegers, Wendy Makkena) -- 6:20 p.m. Babe (James Cromwell, Magda Szubanski, Paul Goddard) -- 8 p.m. Ratatouille (Brad Garrett, Patton Oswalt, John Ratzenberger) -- 10 p.m. Underdog (Jason Lee,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dick Martin, 86, comic of 'Laugh in' duo May 28, 2008
Among his occasional film roles was an appearance in "Air Bud 2: Golden Receiver," a 1998 comedy directed by his son, Richard Martin. In the early "Laugh-In" years Martin and Rowan were as opposite offstage as they seemed to be onstage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Jordan's 'Space Jam' dunk tops list of best sports movie moments Mar 18, 2008
While we're at it, I'm also eliminating Disney channel original sports movies and the "Air Bud" franchise. The 7-10 spare pick up in "Alley Cat Strike" is the best of that bunch, and that isn't even on the "Brink" of placing well in this competition. (Daily Orange, NY)
‘Quindaro’ to hit the stage Jan 24, 2008
Bill Cobbs, an actor best known for roles in dozens of movies and television shows including Night at the Museum, Air Bud and Enough on the big screen, and Lost, The Sopranos, Six Feet Under and The Drew Carey Show on television is a featured actor in the production. Cobbs, along with nationally-known director Ricardo Khan and playwright Kathleen McGhee-Anderson make up the artistic team for this highly emotional and historical play, according to a press release. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Writers strike turning into incubator for Web start-ups Jan 12, 2008
Co-founded by Aaron Mendelsohn, a screenwriter who created "Air Bud," Virtual Artists plans to fund projects as varied as shorts and feature-length movies. Its other investors include star television writer Tom Fontana of "Homicide" and "Oz"; "Hotel Rwanda" co-writer and director Terry George; "Chicken Run" screenplay author Karey Kirkpatrick; and John Logan, writer of "Sweeney Todd" and "The Aviator." Susannah Grant, who wrote "Erin Brockovich," and Warren Leight, who runs the TV show "Law :... (Los Angeles Times)
Web watch '08; Dec 29, 2007
Speaking of, "Air Bud" writer Aaron Mendelsohn is at work on a start-up entity he's calling Virtual Artists -- a place for writers to produce online programming sans studio meddling. The WGA itself is tooling with a Web-content idea called StrikeTV, which is still too nascent, one participant told me, to fully announce. (Los Angeles Times)
Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien Returning To Late-Night TV Dec 18, 2007
"It's in development and rapidly incubating," Aaron Mendelsohn, a guild board member and co-creator of the "Air Bud" movies, told The Times. At the same time, the writers guild has taken a new tack that could potentially throw the stalled negotiations with the producers into procedural chaos. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Striking writers to launch Web start-ups Dec 18, 2007
"It's in development and rapidly incubating," Aaron Mendelsohn, a guild board member and co-creator of the "Air Bud" movies, who is involved in a group he said comprises top film and TV writers, told The Times. He said they will continue to develop the companies after the strike ends. (Xinhuanet, China)
Report: Some writers negotiating with venture capitalists Dec 18, 2007
It's in development and rapidly incubating, said Aaron Mendelsohn, a guild board member and co-creator of the Air Bud movies. It's unclear what effect the deals would have on the strike, which began Nov. 5 when writers walked off their jobs and effectively shut down film and TV production. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
The NCT staff answers questions live from Qualcomm Dec 8, 2007
Staff Writer Dan Hayes wrote on Dec 7, 2007 6:08 PM:" Diesel, you'll have to get Roper and Ebert to answer you on that one. Hoosiers was a pretty solid flick. However, and I think you'll agree with me, neither was nearly as good as 'Air Bud' or 'Air Bud: Golden Reciever.' Both are a NetFlix must or potential stocking stuffers. ". Diesel wrote on Dec 7, 2007 6:11 PM:" I know this is a football blog, but in terms of acting abilities, who do you think has the better skills, Shaq or the Air Bud... (North County Times)
Come one, come all to Spirit Night Nov 29, 2007
Holland said it will likely be Air Bud: Golden Receiver. We were looking for a G-rated movie and wanted it to be a winter sport, said Holland of choosing the film. (Georgetown Record, MA)
FBI: Potential Christmas attacks at shopping malls... Nov 9, 2007
Do not watch Air Bud, it is disturbing. Posted by: gunther | Nov 8, 2007 8:47:13 PM. (The Drudge Report)
"The Seeker" | Potter wannabe seeks Harry's magic Oct 6, 2007
Alexander Ludwig, a young actor best known for his work in sports sequels ("The Sandlot 3," "Air Bud 3"), plays the Potterlike hero, Will Stanton. Christopher Eccleston is his chief adversary, a monstrous creature known as "The Rider," who might as well be called Lord Voldemort. (Seattle Times)
In NFL, sorry doesn't seem to be the hardest word Sep 21, 2007
Michael Vick, of course, got the 2007 apology season off and running when he said he was sorry to his Falcons teammates, to the team owner, to the fans, to his family and friends, and to Lassie, Snoopy, Rin Tin Tin, Scooby Doo, Air Bud, Old Yeller, Underdog, Goofy, and all 101 Dalmatians. Rodney Harrison came along next and apologized. (Boston Globe)
Heart of gold Jun 22, 2007
And then the puppies get bigger, needing more care and training than one might imagine from movies such as "Air Bud." Rather than train a dog not to bark and tear up furniture, the owners simply ditch it. Contact reporter at. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Local stray dog to star in new ‘Dr. Doolittle’ movies May 16, 2007
Coe's Animal Talent is based out of Canada and Coe has trained animals for movies like "Air Bud," "Fear," "A Guy Thing" and "Disturbing Behavior.". Nelson said Coe was immediately attracted to the dog's age, looks and his character. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
'Firehouse' goes up in flames Apr 5, 2007
As the plot gets needlessly complicated, parents and other adult chaperones will be yearning for the simplicity of "Lassie" -- or even one of those straight-to-video "Air Bud" sequels. The film begins in the world of Rexxx, a pampered canine film star who has his own publicist, top billing on movies such as "Jurassic Bark" and "The Fast and the Furriest" and poodle groupies waiting in his trailer. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Animal Planet slates movie night Apr 4, 2007
Animal Planet has bought two other Columbia Pictures titles, "Fly Away Home" and "Winged Migration," and some Walt Disney movies, including "Air Bud" and two of its sequels, and "Homeward Bound" and its spinoff. Dan Russell, VP of programming for Animal Planet, said he's negotiating with all the other major studios and expects to buy at least 26 pictures, usually in relatively short basic-cable windows of between one month and 12 months, depending on the title. (Variety)
Coppola’s wines age just as well as his many films Feb 21, 2007
When Mr. Coppola proposed it, wine industry folk reacted as though he agreed to direct Air Bud III. But the wine was a hit. The Coppolas direct involvement in the winery is probably limited. (Scranton Times, PA)
EM.Entertainment inks license Jan 20, 2007
Canal J, a subsidiary of Lagardere Active, secured exclusive exploitation rights for EM.Entertainment product such as toon series "Blinky Bill," animated pic "Pippi Longstocking" and live-action movies "Air Bud" and "Air Bud 2" for France, Monaco, Andorra and the French overseas territories. The programs are set for broadcast on Lagardere Active's Canal J and TiJi. (Variety)
