Movie capsules Mar 12, 2010
The Wolfman What are dignified, award-worthy thespians like Benicio del Toro, Emily Blunt, and Sir Anthony Hopkins doing in a piece of old-school hokum like this. Having the time of their lives while trying to keep a straight face. (Boston Globe)
On Demand picks Feb 27, 2010
Standouts: Michael Douglas as the stymied drug czar, Catherine Zeta-Jones as a housewife turned drug dealer, and Benicio Del Toro and Don Cheadle as savvy cops. (R; runs through March 15). (Boston Globe)
In Theaters: Feb. 12-18 Feb 23, 2010
The Wolfman - Upon his return to his ancestral homeland, an American man (Benicio Del Toro) is bitten, and subsequently cursed by, a werewolf. (AP). (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
What's Next For DiCaprio And Scorsese After 'Shutter Island'? Feb 23, 2010
Other Scorsese-directed projects in the works include with Daniel Day-Lewis and Benicio del Toro and "The Irishman," another collaboration with Robert De Niro. This report is from. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Sierra Club asks feds to protect PR coastal land Feb 23, 2010
Efforts to fight resort proposals in the area near the northeastern town of Fajardo have drawn such celebrities as actors Benicio Del Toro and Edward James Olmos and environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.. . (MSNBC -- Environment)
Howard Stern's Next Act... Feb 20, 2010
For all his guests, from D-listers to stars including Benicio Del Toro and Ozzy Osbourne recently, the most compelling moments of the show amount to eavesdropping on a room full of bickering co-workers. Hours are devoted to supposed slights and missteps, such as the bar stools that producer Gary Dell'Abate selected for his home theater an apparent decorating gaffe that Mr. Stern excoriates him for. (The Drudge Report)
Werewolves are back and badder than ever Feb 19, 2010
Unfortunately, there is no certain cure for an infection of actual lycanthropy, Brown writes in his book, although in an e-mail, he allowed that perhaps Emily Blunt could save Benicio del Toro with the power of love. One bit of werewolf lore tells of a man who was released from lycanthropy simply by having his wife say to him, My husband. (Boston Globe)
Shallow howl Feb 18, 2010
After many years spent in America, famed theater actor Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) is lured back to Blackmoor by the grisly death at the hands - or rather, claws - of some unidentified beast. Talbot is warmly welcomed by his brother's kindly widow, Gwen Conliffe (Emily Blunt), while his blatantly evil father, Sir John Talbot (Anthony Hopkins), is somber and coy. (Daily Orange, NY)
'Valentine's Day' rules holiday box office Feb 17, 2010
Another newcomer, "The Wolfman," a remake of the lycanthrope legend with Benicio del Toro and Anthony Hopkins, took a 35. 6-million-dollar bite at the box office for third place. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Record box-office weekend Feb 17, 2010
Early rumblings of a troubled post-production and a delayed release date did little to quell moviegoers' anticipation for the horror classic starring Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins and Emily Blunt. The three new wide releases coupled with an astounding $30 million for "" and $19 million for the romantic drama "" put the Presidents Day holiday cume into record-breaking territory. (CNN -- Showbiz)
The Wolfman Movie Review Feb 16, 2010
Lawrence Talbot (Benicio del Toro) returns to the family home for the first time in years, to help deal with an attack on his brother by what appears to have been some sort of animal. He's welcomed by his father (Anthony Hopkins, in a wonderfully appealing and sufficiently hammy performance) and his brother's fiancee (Emily Blunt). (Suite101.com)
'Valentine's Day' tops Valentine's Day weekend box office Feb 15, 2010
Another newcomer, "The Wolfman," a remake of the lycanthrope legend with Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins and Geraldine Chaplin took a 30. 6-million-dollar bite at the box office for third place. (Yahoo! Asia News)
"The Wolfman": Creature feature with an identity crisis Feb 14, 2010
Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins in "The Wolfman." ... Benicio Del Toro is Lawrence Talbot, an emotionally fragile actor who returns home to his father's spooky estate after hearing about the sudden and brutal death of his brother. (Salon)
Do the Valentine's Day thing or not Feb 13, 2010
Maybe watching Benicio Del Toro transform into a big, hairy beast is more your speed. We get that. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Wuthering Wolfman Feb 13, 2010
Benicio Del Toro in The Wolfman The Wolfman (Universal Pictures) is all atmosphere, literally ... As the film begins, Sir Talbot's son, Ben, has just died under mysterious circumstancesa walk in the woods, followed by abrupt eviscerationso his older son, the saturnine Lawrence (Benicio Del Toro) returns from his life as a stage actor in America ... Lawrence sustains a wound to the neck, Gwen ministers to him tenderly as it heals, and the next time the moon is full, Benicio Del Toro becomes... (Slate)
Deep and meaningful - Hopkins draws acting inspiration from submarines Feb 13, 2010
The actor currently stars in the remake of the 1941 thriller The Wolfman, alongside Benicio Del Toro. "It's resisting the urge to push the envelope," Sir Anthony added, who believes his reserved approach to villainy improves his performances. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Mixing old kitsch, modern gore Feb 13, 2010
Starring Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro and Hugo Weaving ... The plight of Lawrence Talbot, the bedeviled young lord of late 19th century Blackmoor (a fittingly tortured Benicio Del Toro), hasn't changed much since Lon Chaney put on the fangs in 1941's "The Wolf Man," but the wholesale butchery of the tale has definitely been kicked up a notch or two ... Starring Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro and Hugo Weaving. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Eye-candy Wolfman only nibbles at the legend Feb 13, 2010
Benicio Del Toro stars as Lawrence Talbot in the remake of the 1941 Universal Pictures classic ... The film opens with an uncomfortably rushed setup that lands Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) back at his familys estate in Blackmoor, England. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Movie review: 'Wolfman' packed with gore, but no real scares Feb 13, 2010
Actor Lawrence Talbot (Benicio del Toro) returns to his family's estate in rural 19th Century England after his brother has been reported missing. Talbot arrives too late - his possibly insane father (Anthony Hopkins) tells him his brother's body has been found in the woods, torn apart by some manner of beast. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
WOLFMAN 2010 REVIEW Feb 13, 2010
Rick Baker created a potent design for the lead character, and Benicio Del Toro shines in the lycanthrope makeup ... Benicio Del Toro as The Wolfman. (Suite101.com)
'The Wolfman' Feb 12, 2010
No, the new violent incarnation is more like Wolfman meets Daddy Dearest starring Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins ... Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
‘Wolfman’ is a howling good time Feb 12, 2010
What are dignified, award-worthy thespians like Benicio del Toro, Emily Blunt, and Sir Anthony Hopkins doing in a piece of old-school hokum like The Wolfman ... In an inspired casting touch, Benicio del Toro stars as Lawrence Talbot, a traveling actor returning to his ancestral manse to bury his brother (Simon Merrells) and confront the family demons ... Starring: Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving. (Boston Globe)
'Wolfman' Star Emily Blunt Says She's Never 'Wolfed-Out' Feb 12, 2010
to stars Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins. But just because it's overflowing with blood, anguish and howling at the moon doesn't mean there isn't something in there for the ladies. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Depth among the shallows Feb 12, 2010
The gig gave him the chance to work with Benicio del Toro, Emily Blunt and Antony Sher, and to meet one of his idols, Anthony Hopkins. "The decision was much more prosaic than one of illuminating the human condition," Weaving says with a laugh. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Many Looks of the WerewolfIGN gets knee-deep in Lycans. Feb 12, 2010
The Many Looks of the Werewolf - Movies Feature at IGN. The Wolfman, a remake of the original Universal cl. (IGN FilmForce)
'Wolfman' is scary all right, for wrong reasons Feb 12, 2010
Benicio Del Toro stars as the afflicted Lawrence Talbot ... Benicio Del Toro is the man, er, the wolf in the remake of The Wolfman ... Stars: Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo WeavingDirector: Joe JohnstonDistributor: Universal PicturesRating: R for bloody horror violence and goreRunning time: 2 hours, 5minutesOpens Friday nationwide. (USA Today -- Life)
Scoop: Idol didnt make Stern an offer Feb 12, 2010
Finally, theres The Wolfman, with Benicio Del Toro, Emily Blunt and Anthony Hopkins. A horror flick over Valentines Day weekend. (MSNBC -- Race)
Bark at the moon Feb 11, 2010
A new werewolf movie starring Benicio Del Toro pays homage to vintage Hollywood horror films from yesteryear ... New release The Wolf Man, however, takes a more old-school approach, using elaborate make-up - aided by some digital trickery - to achieve Benicio Del Toro's hairy metamorphosis. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Movie monsters need Wolfman to succeed Feb 11, 2010
For the new movie, Benicio Del Toro wanted to look exactly as Lon Chaney Jr. did in the 1941 version of "The Wolf Man." ... Benicio Del Toro, Emily Blunt and Anthony Hopkins hit the red carpet in Hollywood where they chat about the blood and gore in their film ... Benicio Del Toro plays English nobleman Lawrence Talbot, who after years of self-imposed exile, returns to his family's countryside estate in Blackmoor. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Del Toro says he has soft spot for monsters Feb 11, 2010
Frank Ockenfels / ASSOCIATED PRESSBenicio Del Torosays the werewolf he portrays in the new movie "The Wolfman," as well asmany other dark characters in literature, get a bad rap ... Benicio Del Toro, Emily Blunt and Anthony Hopkins hit the red carpet in Hollywood where they chat about the blood and gore in their film ... MEXICO CITY - Actor Benicio del Toro says he signed on for the lead role in "The Wolfman" remake because he has a soft spot for monsters. (MSNBC -- Movies)
'Wolfman' remake finally arrives after hairy production Feb 10, 2010
Beast revived: Benicio Del Toro takes on Lon Chaney Jr.'s old role in The Wolfman, out Friday. By Susan Wloszczyna, USA TODAY At first bite, The Wolfman seems almost as cursed as its titular monster. (USA Today)
Starr report Feb 10, 2010
Benicio Del Toro(Friday) co-host ... Millie Quezadaon (tomorrow) and Benicio Del Toro (Friday) co-host Pedro Luis Garcia's "Acceso Total" (Ch. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The Wolfman cometh Feb 8, 2010
As audiences lick their chops awaiting Benicio Del Toro s star turn in The Wolfman, the remake of the 1941 original will have to compete with memories of these carnivorous classics ... The tagline: "The animal is out. NEW MOON (2009) The wolf: Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), Native American good guy turns into a werewolf whenever friend Bella is threatened. The reason: Born into wolfie tribe The look: CGI era means no more glued-on Rick Baker prosthetics. The girl: Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart),... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Del Toro honra al cine clsico en El Hombre Lobo Feb 5, 2010
En esta imagen difundida por Universal Pictures, Benicio del Toro protagoniza El Hombre Lobo. MADRID Benicio del Toro se someti a tres horas diarias de maquillaje y vestuario para encarnar en la gran pantalla a El Hombre Lobo, una pelcula con la que el laureado astro puertorriqueo ha querido rendir homenaje al clsico de terror de 1941. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Some kind of monster Feb 5, 2010
As the dashing nobleman Lawrence Talbot in the new version, Oscar-winner Benicio del Toro gets the Thriller-video treatment, with Weaving playing Aberline, the Scotland Yard veteran investigating a spate of grisly, seemingly inexplicable attacks, including the life-changing bite suffered by Talbot ... Director Joe Johnston Stars Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Hugo Weaving Rated MA. Opens February 11. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Greg's Greg-alogue Feb 4, 2010
What do Sean Penn, Susan Sarandon, Benicio Del Toro, Danny Glover, Naomi Campbell and Oliver Stone all have in common. Was it sex with Punxsutawney Phil. (Fox News)
10 films receive Oscar nominations Feb 3, 2010
" Ben Johnson, Robert De Niro, F. Murray Abraham and Benicio Del Toro: Those are the actors who won Oscars when Mr. Bridges was nominated for, respectively, "The Last Picture Show," "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot," "Starman" and "The Contender. " This should be his year for "Crazy Heart. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
• Looking ahead Jan 29, 2010
On Valentine's Day you can choose to weird her out by taking her to "The Wolfman" with Benicio Del Toro or score some points and check out a rom-com called, ah, well. "Valentine's Day." I would list the cast for you, but it is literally too long and you can just assume it has at least three actors you like and two that you don't. (Juneau Empire)
Rocking this town for charities Jan 25, 2010
Rhode Island moviemaker Bobby Farrelly, on WEEI last week, said that while Benicio Del Toro is on board to play Moe and Sean Penn is likely to play Larry, Curly hasn t been cast. Jim Carrey has been mentioned, but Farrelly said the antic Ace Ventura actor is the least natural fit of the three. (Boston Globe)
DVD Report: This week's new releases Jan 24, 2010
For all the commendable ambition involved in Steven Soderbergh and Benicio Del Toro s exploration and deconstruction of Che Guevara s iconic status in their two-part indie epic, Che (2008), the film has taken plenty of knocks for its challenging, four-hour sprawl. It s an issue that s arguably even more problematic on DVD, where both parts of the Spanish-language biopic are included in a three-disc package. (Boston Globe)
MOVIE BLOG: Studios rely on graphic novels Jan 20, 2010
Che starring Benicio Del Toro and Demian Bichir. Gamer starring Gerard Butler and Michael C. Hall. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Qu pelculas traer el 2010 Jan 11, 2010
Con Benicio del Toro como el protagonista, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving y Geraldine Chaplin. - Robin Hood. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Movies counter reality with decade of escapism Jan 10, 2010
Hispanics also made progress with acting Oscars for Penelope Cruz for Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Javier Bardem for No Country for Old Men and Benicio Del Toro for Traffic. . (MSNBC -- News)
