The week's best films on TV Jun 7, 2008
Daddy And Them (Billy Bob Thornton, 2002) 12. 10am, BBC2. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Office Star in Manure Jun 4, 2008
He's landed a starring role in the upcoming indie comedy Manure, opposite Billy Bob Thornton. According to Variety, Helms will play the womanizing Chet, one of three manure salesmen travelling America's heartland during the 1960s in the story. (IGN FilmForce)
Bruce Willis Raises Kane Jun 4, 2008
Billy Bob Thornton, who has starred opposite Willis on three other films, has been for the role. Kane will be produced by Adrian Askarieh and Daniel Alter, Jason Blumenthal and Todd Black, and the Willis Brothers Co.. (IGN FilmForce)
Angelina Jolie gives birth to twin girls May 31, 2008
Jolie was previously married to British actor Jonny Lee Miller and Hollywood star Billy Bob Thornton. Jolie's representative was unavailable for comment. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
National Guard seeks civilians to act roles of Afghans May 27, 2008
His resume already includes appearances in the Billy Bob Thornton movie "Chrystal," where he played a Drug Enforcement Administration agent, and in a Northwest Arkansas production called "The Sin Eater.". Although the Fort Chaffee experience won't result in a feature film, Graham said he is drawn by the energy of a large-scale production. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Billy Bob Thornton offers congrats to Angelina May 18, 2008
Billy Bob Thornton, September 2007 (Bryan Bedder, Getty Images). Angelina Jolie's ex-husband Billy Bob Thornton has congratulated the star on her pregnancy. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Check out Angelina's tatts May 16, 2008
The actress has reportedly had a further seven tattoos removed including one which read "Billy Bob"- after her former husband, Billy Bob Thornton. Although Jolie hasn't confirmed it, she is widely expected to add the new coordinates. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Jolie 'considers birth in France' May 16, 2008
Pitt has been married once before to Friends star Jennifer Aniston, while Jolie has been married twice, to British actor Jonny Lee Miller and Billy Bob Thornton. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Woman pleads not guilty in bank fraud case (142) May 16, 2008
Byrd wrote on May 15, 2008 4:06 PM:" Okay...how 'bout billy bob thornton? ". finksburg resident wrote on May 15, 2008 4:05 PM:" wow so I can go in there in the evening and look for jb? what does he look like. there are so many guys around i wouldn't know who I was looking for-anyone know ". (Carroll County Times, MD)
It's Official: Brangelina Expecting Twins May 15, 2008
The Pitt-Jolie brood's oldest is Maddox, 6, who was adopted by Jolie from Cambodia while she was married to Billy Bob Thornton. She adopted her daughter Zahara, 3, from Africa in 2005. (CBS News)
Jackson to star in 'Unthinkable' May 9, 2008
"Unthinkable" is the second collaboration between Jordan and Weber, who recently completed production on "The Informers," starring Kim Basinger, Billy Bob Thornton, Winona Ryder and Mickey Rourke. That film will be released later this year. (Variety)
Senator flies with 'Birds in Fall' May 6, 2008
It recently acquired distribution rights in North America, Germany, and Spain for sci-fi thriller "Splice" and is in post-production on "The Informers," starring Billy Bob Thornton and Kim Basinger. Special Report. (Variety)
Monaghan's own wedding is reflected in the film May 2, 2008
In late September, Monaghan will play a single mom alongside Shia LaBeouf and Billy Bob Thornton in "Eagle Eye," a race-against-time thriller about how pervasive technology such as GPS devices, ATMs, cell phones and surveillance cameras can be used against people. "I think after 'Eagle Eye,' people will probably feel a lot differently about these devices. ... Supposedly, 200 cameras catch a person walking down the street.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Why older men are hot property Apr 17, 2008
While Harrison Ford, Jack Nicholson, Michael Douglas, Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Clinton and other sexy older guys like Richard Gere, Clint Eastwood and that eternally seductive Scot, Sean Connery may still have the ability to make a substantial portion of the female population swoon, what, other than physical sophistication and age-old charm (no pun intended), makes younger women pursue older men. Freudian complex-ity. (iAfrica.com)
Original cast member Gary Dourdan to leave 'CSI' Apr 16, 2008
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'EXECUTION' film star was on death row Apr 4, 2008
I talked to Billy Bob Thornton about this project, said Scaffidi, who has worked on films like Dead Man Walking. But when he had a chance to cast Billy Moore, a former death row inmate, he did so. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Actors catch the music bug Apr 3, 2008
There's Billy Bob Thornton, who debuted in 2001 with Private Radio, a collection of traditional country rock songs, and Minnie Driver, whose first release, Everything I've Got In My Pocket, came out three years later. On her sophomore record, Seastories, released last summer, Driver enlisted alt-country icon Ryan Adams. (Northeastern News, MA)
Jay Sorry for "Gayest Look" Crack Apr 2, 2008
Jay Sorry for "Gayest Look" Crack. By Josh Grossberg Tue, 1 Apr 2008 04:07:48 PM PDT RECOMMENDED (0) 0. (E! Online)
10 football movies worth watching Apr 2, 2008
Billy Bob Thornton as coach Gary Gaines leads a superb cast, but its really an ensemble piece with complex performances, expertly written and directed. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Britt announces 2008 summer season Mar 28, 2008
Among the highlights of the 2008 season are artists who have never performed at Britt, including Wailin Jennys, Kelly Joe Phelps and Krista Detor as part of the Under the Radar Festival; Bob Weir g; Three Dog Night; The Devil Makes Three; Billy Bob Thornton and the Box Masters; George Thorogood and the Destroyers, The Avett Brothers; G. Love al Sauce; John Butler Trio, Bill Evans and Soulgrass; and The Black Crowes. Although most of the jazz superstars in the Return to Forever tour have... (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
Big Dog's star rises in Hollywood with appearance in `Armageddon' Mar 28, 2008
Big Dog's sleek, silver-colored and chrome-laden Vintage Classic, with a retail price of $21,700, made its screen debut with the recent release of the blockbuster action-adventure film, "Armageddon," starring Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler, Ben Affleck and Steve Buscemi. The appearance of Big Dog in a major movie is no accident. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Who's Next for 'VH1 Rock Honors' Mar 26, 2008
Making special appearances were Cameron Diaz, Jada Pinkett Smith, Billy Bob Thornton, Robin Williams, Criss Angel and Taylor Hawkins. Check soon for honoree profiles, exclusive online programming, show information and more at VH1. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Three Overlooked Films of the 90s Mar 20, 2008
There are amazing performances by all of the actors (including Depp, Billy Bob Thornton, Iggy Pop, and Robert Mitchum in what would be his last role), and the plot is morbid, but totally unique. Another noticeable feature of Dead Man is its deviation from both standard Hollywood and Western procedures. (Suite101.com)
Giamatti joins 'Duplicity' cast Mar 20, 2008
Billy Bob Thornton had been in talks for the businessman role. Producers are Jennifer Fox and Kerry Orent, who reteam with Gilroy after the Oscar-nominated "Michael Clayton," with Laura Bickford also producing. (Variety)
In his own words ... Mar 20, 2008
My notebook conjures some indelible occasions: fetching up late one night at a tiny bar in Old Tokyo where Juliette Binoche and I decorated a bottle of whisky which will remain there alongside the collection of similarly adorned bottles, all by film-makers; a reading with Michael Ondaatje at New York's Town Hall, where 1,500 people crammed in; live fish and crabs being carried, flapping, in paper bags to our dinner table in Hong Kong; hiding in a reeking alley by the Curzon Mayfair in London... (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
NOT RUNNING BACK, TIKI OFFERS ADVICE Mar 15, 2008
This one's heavy on Oscar winners and nominees like Julia Roberts, Tom Wilkinson, Billy Bob Thornton. The plot's two corporate spies who shared a romp and now share a heist. (New York Post -- Gossip)
All SXSW news Mar 15, 2008
SXSW News - Get The Latest Music And Movie News From Austin's South By Southwest Festival. Fans hold nothing back from Eisner, Zuckerberg With its music, film and interactive conferences, SXSW is many things to many people. (Variety)
Actor Billy Bob Thornton praises George Lindsey at film fest Mar 9, 2008
(AP) - Film star Billy Bob Thornton calls George Lindsey 1 of his early-career inspirations because of his portrayal of the dimwitted but good-hearted garage mechanic Goober Pyle on "The Andy Griffith Show.". Thornton says while growing up in Arkansas, he idolized Lindsey for that role, saying it's 1 of the reasons he became an actor. (KSLA.com, LA)
The Circuit at SXSW Mar 7, 2008
In addition, acclaimed journalist Elvis Mitchell is scheduled to moderate our Conversation with Billy Bob Thornton. " Ain t It Cool News founder and chief Harry Knowles will moderate the Conversation with Harlan Ellison on Sunday, March 9. | February 25, 2008 Perhaps the highest form of flattery for a festival is to have its own angry spinoff. As Sundance has Slamdance, SXSW has SouthSlam. Yet we wondered what festival in their right mind would . A closer investigation reveals a not-so-hidden... (Variety)
South by Southwest film festival bets on '21' for opening night Mar 7, 2008
Also on the schedule are discussions with Helen Hunt, who will be at the festival with her directorial debut Then She Found Me ; Harold & Kumar stars John Cho and Kal Penn; Billy Bob Thornton; and former Disney chief Michael Eisner, who will be interviewed by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban in what could be a riveting clash of the titans. At the same time, a lot of the other programming that's not Hollywood stuff is further establishing us as a place where unique, innovative independent... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Friday Night Lights Mar 1, 2008
The high school's American football team is the town's rallying point - a fact of life made all too clear to the team's coach, Gary Gaines (an understated Billy Bob Thornton). Based on the non-fiction book by Berg's cousin, H. G. Bissinger, who spent the 1988 season with the team and townsfolk, the screen adaptation takes the setting and storyline and replaces reportage with a steady intercutting of mere moments and casual asides that builds with inexorable fury as the team's campaign heads for... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Oh brothers ... Feb 26, 2008
Billy Bob Thornton fit the lead of The Man Who Wasn't There like a glove. But their partnership with George Clooney produced two curate's-egg films: O Brother, Where Art Thou. (Guardian Unlimited)
Check out other offerings from Oscar's top filmmakers Feb 25, 2008
Next up for Gilroy as writer/director is Duplicity, a corporate-spy drama with a killer cast: Julia Roberts, Clive Owen, Billy Bob Thornton and Tom Wilkinson. There Will Be Blood. (USA Today -- Life)
Hollywood screenwriter turns LA novelist Feb 24, 2008
"I spent two years on the book, and the first seven months was just research," said Epperson, who co-wrote the screenplay for 1992's "One False Move" with longtime friend Billy Bob Thornton. As a small-town boy at the University of Arkansas, Epperson fell for Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita" and later fell into "a daze" over the rest of the Russian-born mandarin's work. (Boston Globe)
Jolie collapses during flight Feb 22, 2008
Jolie was previously married to British actor Jonny Lee Miller and Hollywood star Billy Bob Thornton. Pitt and actress Jennifer Aniston finalized their divorce in 2005. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'American Gangster' Only Got One Nomination, So Why Should You See It?: Oscar Honor Roll Feb 22, 2008
Halle Berry became an awards-season juggernaut with 2001's "Monster's Ball." Still, there was no serious discussion of director Marc Forster, co-stars Heath Ledger and Billy Bob Thornton, or even the film itself being worthy of a little gold guy ... "It was great, because she raised the bar for the Academy to look outside the box a bit. But personally, I thought Billy Bob Thornton's performance had such an emotional impact, and I was surprised when he wasn't nominated and neither was Heath... (VHI.com -- Music News)
A Nude Lease On Life Feb 21, 2008
Halle Berry went from eye candy to Oscar-winning thespian by making it appear that she could enjoy sex with Billy Bob Thornton in "Monster's Ball." Charlize Theron, Rachel Weisz and even Reese Witherspoon bared their breasts when they were struggling. Sharon Stone, who had already gone starkers in seven movies, finally got people to notice her (or at least a few square inches of her) in "Basic Instinct" in 1992, says the boffin of buff, Jim McBride, a. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Code of Coens: How to succeed in filmmaking Feb 20, 2008
Billy Bob Thornton plays the taciturn title role in The Man Who Wasnt There, then an irrepressible motormouth in Intolerable Cruelty. . (MSNBC -- News)
Amber Heard Q&A Feb 16, 2008
She played the young Charlize Theron in North Country and has so far worked with Judd Apatow, Justin Timberlake, Mickey Rourke and Billy Bob Thornton. Twice. (IGN FilmForce)
SXSW unveils full slate of panels Feb 13, 2008
MORE FESTIVAL ARTICLES Fest sets face time with Thornton, Yoakam2/12/08 6:03pm Actor to play Spanish playwright Lope de Vega2/12/08 6:00pm Event in association with London festival2/12/08 2:55pm Festival appoints duo as co-directors2/12/08 2:55pm Film will be released in the U.S. in the spring2/12/08 2:49pm The South by Southwest Film Conference val has unveiled its complete slate of panels and workshops, which include "A Conversation With Billy Bob Thornton t Yoakam.". Other panels in the... (Variety)
Movies on demand get fresher Feb 13, 2008
Woodcock,' starring Billy Bob Thornton, is one of the new releases offered by Comcast ... New releases include "Invasion," starring Nicole Kidman, Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married?" featuring Janet Jackson and "Mr. Woodcock," starring Billy Bob Thornton. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Get schooled with care-free comedy 'Mr. Woodcock' (1) Feb 11, 2008
Woodcock' By LUKE GLOECKNER, Pulse Movie Reviewer There's a movie out in theaters right now that features three-time Oscar nominee Billy Bob Thornton and five-time Oscar nominee Susan Sarandon ... Billy Bob Thornton completely swallows this role up and portrays a sadistic gym teacher flawlessly ... M3Staring:{M3 Billy Bob Thornton, Susan Sarandon, Seann William Scott. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Child Actor From "The Client" Dies Feb 10, 2008
Before he died, Renfro had just finished filming "the Informers" with Winona Ryder, Brandon Routh and Billy Bob Thornton. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Brad Renfro Died Of Accidental Heroin Overdose: Coroner Feb 9, 2008
He later went on to star in such films as "Sleepers," "Apt Pupil," "Deuces Wild" and "Bully." Most recently, Renfro filmed "The Informers," with co-stars Winona Ryder, Mickey Rourke, Kim Basinger and Billy Bob Thornton. The movie is set to open later this year. (VHI.com -- Music News)
IGN Eyes Eagle Eye: Part Two Feb 8, 2008
January 24, 2008 - In recent years Billy Bob Thornton has cultivated a reputation for being a comedic rather than dramatic actor ... Billy Bob Thornton: I don't remember exactly when it was. (IGN FilmForce)
Casey Affleck 'One' with noir drama Feb 6, 2008
Epperson frequent collaborates with his boyhood friend Billy Bob Thornton. They co-wrote the screenplays for "One False Move," "A Family Thing" and "The Gift." "The Kind One," which marks his literary debut, was published Jan. 22 by Five Star. (Variety)
Remembering Heath Ledger Jan 25, 2008
Monster s Ball (2001) He played Billy Bob Thornton s son in one of the first films he made to remake his screen image. A Knight s Tale (2001) The rock music was a little odd, but Ledger sure looked dedicated to what he was doing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Remembering Ledger Jan 25, 2008
I'll always associate Ledger with his powerful supporting role in Monster's Ball, playing the ill-fated son of Billy Bob Thornton -- a performance that will seem all the more haunting now. I read he was also working on a new Terry Gilliam project. (The Palm Beach Post)
More of this story Jan 25, 2008
Based on the like-titled book by Berg s cousin, H.G. Bissinger, Lights keeps it real almost to a fault, as we follow the team, its coach (Billy Bob Thornton) and a handful of parents and guardians through a season of tremendous highs and depressing lows that culminate with a trip to the state playoffs. (As a sidelight, let me also recommend renting the entire first season of the ratings-challenged TV series, produced by Berg, which is even better than the movie. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
Thornton, Wilkinson join 'Duplicity' Jan 24, 2008
Billy Bob Thornton and Tom Wilkinson are set to star with Julia Roberts and Clive Owen in "Duplicity," the Universal Pictures drama written and to be directed by Tony Gilroy. Laura Bickford is producing. (Variety)
Actor Heath Ledger Found Dead Jan 24, 2008
He's had starring roles in A Knight's Tale and The Patriot, and played the suicidal son of Billy Bob Thornton in Monster's Ball. Ledger grew up in Perth, and began doing amateur theater at age 10. (Time.com)
Brokeback Mountain star Heath Ledger found dead Jan 23, 2008
"Nicole Kidman and Mel Gibson were among a host of other film industry people who expressed their shock and sadness at the news.Ledger's death cut off at its prime an acting career that saw a young man emerge from Perth, Western Australia and rise to become one of the most sought after and accomplished actors of his generation.He started out in small roles in little known Australian independent movies, but reached wider attention in 1999 when he played a school heart-throb in 10 Things I Hate... (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
FRIENDS DENY SUICIDE Jan 23, 2008
But the choices were unusual, such as a small part in Marc Forster s Monster s Ball with Halle Berry, playing Billy Bob Thornton s son. He s only in the movie briefly, but he knew it was an important film and wanted to be part of it. (Fox News)
'Untimely Death' Jan 23, 2008
His other roles include the suicidal son of Billy Bob Thornton in "Monster's Ball," a heroin addict in the 2006 Australian film "Candy" and starring turns in "A Knight's Tale" and "The Patriot.". Mel Gibson, Ledger's co-star in "The Patriot," said in a statement: "I had such great hope for him. He was just taking off and to lose his life at such a young age is a tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Ledger finished filming his role as the Joker this year in "The Dark... (Fox News)
Heath Ledger dies aged 28 Jan 23, 2008
Lead roles in The Patriot and A Knight's Tale followed, and he played the suicidal son of Billy Bob Thornton in Monster's Ball. But it was Brokeback Mountain, the 2005 Ang Lee movie based on an E Annie Proulx short story about two teenage cowboys who fall in love one heady summer, that propelled him to stardom. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Heath Ledger found dead in New York Jan 23, 2008
He played a heroin addict in Candy, the suicidal son of Billy Bob Thornton in Monster's Ball and had starring roles in A Knight's Tale and The Patriot. His most recent role was in I'm Not There, in which he played one of the many incarnations of singer Bob Dylan - as did Cate Blanchett, whose performance in that film earned her an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Actor Heath Ledger found dead in NY building Jan 23, 2008
Ledger also had starring roles in "A Knight's Tale" and "The Patriot," and played the suicidal son of Billy Bob Thornton in "Monster's Ball." He also played a heroin addict in the 2006 Australian film "Candy.". Before settling down with Williams, Ledger had relationships with actresses Heather Graham and Naomi Watts. (International Herald Tribune)
Ledger Autopsy Scheduled For Wednesday Jan 23, 2008
Ledger's roles included the suicidal son of Billy Bob Thornton in "Monster's Ball" and he had starring roles in "A Knight's Tale" and "The Patriot." He was nominated for an Oscar for the 2005 film "Brokeback Mountain.". The actor is scheduled next to appear as the Joker in the "Batman Begins" sequel "The Dark Knight," scheduled for release in July. (Click2Houston, TX)
Games-to-Film Update! Jan 22, 2008
There's been no official announcement as far as casting goes, but one rumor has Billy Bob Thornton and Bruce Willis up for the title roles. Max Payne, adapted from the 3DRealms game, is in preproduction at 20th Century Fox. (IGN FilmForce)
Writers strike won't be a showstopper for the Oscars Jan 19, 2008
MR. WOODCOCK As a youngster, John Farley (Seann William Scott) was abused by his sadistic gym teacher, Mr. Woodcock (Billy Bob Thornton). Returning as an adult to be honored by his hometown, Farley discovers his mother (Susan Sarandon) is planning to marry the bane of his childhood existence. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
New on DVD: 'Mr. Woodcock,' 'Good Luck Chuck' Jan 18, 2008
Woodcock" New Line Home Entertainment ($28.98)The lowdown: A comedy that can't take advantage of its premise: the lifelong trauma created by taking P.E. from that gym teacher from hell.Despite a first-rate cast that includes Billy Bob Thornton, Susan Sarandon and Sean William Scott, the movie goes nowhere.Critics agreed with that assessment as the movie garnered a woeful 14 percent approval rating at Rottentomatoes.com. Bruce Bennett, film critic at The Spectrum in St. George, Utah, wrote, "One... (Florida Today)
'The Jacket' Actor Brad Renfro Dies at 25 Jan 17, 2008
Renfro recently completed a role in "The Informers," a film adaptation of a Bret Easton Ellis novel that stars Winona Ryder, Brandon Routh and Billy Bob Thornton. "Brad was an exceptionally talented young actor and our time spent with him was thoroughly enjoyable," Marco Weber, president of the film's production house, Senator Entertainment, said in a statement. (Fox News)
'The Client' Actor Found Dead in LA Home Jan 16, 2008
Renfro just finished filming a movie,"The Informers," with Winona Ryder and Billy Bob Thornton. According to TMZ, Renfro has had a rough time personally since moving from Tennessee to Los Angeles. (Click2Houston, TX)
Monica's a mom; Soulja: I'm no dad Jan 10, 2008
They don t want to rush to marriage with their past divorces (Pitt to Jen Aniston, and Jolie to Billy Bob Thornton) I see them getting married in the year 2008 though. The fact is the black culture is digging itself into deeper and deeper into a hole that eventually will lead to a Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson intervention regarding welfare, gov t intervention for out of wedlock black kids etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A farewell to 2007's biggest bombs Jan 5, 2008
Billy Bob Thornton played his un-funniest jerk yet in Mr. Woodcock, in which he starred as a bullying gym teacher opposite Susan Sarandon and Seann William Scott. Come on, Susan- you're better than this. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
