Annie Hall on DVD Jun 24, 2008
Look for brief appearances by future stars Jeff Goldblum, Carol Kane, Christopher Walken, Beverly D Angelo, Sigourney Weaver, Colleen Dewhurst, Paul Simon, Shelley Duvall, and Dick Cavett. Identifying stars when they were young is only a small part of the fun, however. (Suite101.com)
Theater Marathon runs gamut of drama May 14, 2008
playlet "The Depth of Perception," Penny Benson from the Turtle Lane Playhouse pumped unexpected sweetness, via a piping Carol Kane voice, into the role of a clear-eyed prostitute; she was well matched by Jonathan Popp (currently appearing in SpeakEasy Stage Company's "The History Boys") as a disaffected spouse. Marital strife. (Boston Globe)
Frank Schaeffer's roundabout journey to find faith Dec 19, 2007
Still in his early 30s, Schaeffer lived out a Hollywood dream, directing four secular movies including "Baby on Board" with Judge Reinhold and Carol Kane. In the middle of blowing his chance at Hollywood stardom, Schaeffer decided to write "Portofino." When it was published to solid reviews, he at last found a new calling. (Boston Globe)
FULL STORY > Dec 3, 2007
"Guest of Cindy Sherman" chronicles Hasegawa-Overacker's role as her noncelebrity boyfriend and includes interviews with Carol Kane, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Molly Ringwald, Eric Bogosian, Julian Schnabel, Eric Fischl and John Waters. Known professionally as Paul H-O, the filmmaker was inspired by an incident at a dinner party when he threw a fit after being seated far away from his beloved, with a place card reading, "Guest of Cindy Sherman." In the movie, Elton John's husband, David Furnish,... (New York Post -- Gossip)
What's new on video Nov 20, 2007
True love eventually triumphs, with the help of idiosyncratic figures played by, among others, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Andre the Giant and Carol Kane. Peter Falk appears as a modern-day grandpa narrating the tale to his sick grandson (Fred Savage). (Scripps Howard News Wire)
This Day in History Jun 18, 2007
Actress Carol Kane is 55. Rhythm-and-blues singer Nathan Morris (Boyz II Men) is 36. (Montana Standard, MT)
See 'Wicked' in LA Jun 12, 2007
Actress Carol Kane joins the LA cast. The 12 hotels participating in this offer are among LA's top places to stay (per night rates based on double occupancy). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Universal Studios and Wicked Announce "'Wicked' Wednesdays" at Universal Studios Hollywood, the Entertainment Capital of L.A. Jun 12, 2007
New Summer Series Kicks Off On June 27 With Specal Appearance By 'Wicked' Star Carol Kane Plus Performances and Autograph Sessions With Cast of the Smash-Hit Musical ... June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Carol Kane, Academy Award nominee and Emmy-winning actor and star of "Wicked," joins Universal Studios Hollywood on June 27 to introduce The Entertainment Capital of L.A.'s new summer series, "Wicked Wednesdays," offering fans of the smash musical blockbuster, "Wicked," an opportunity to enjoy special... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stars flock to honor 'la-di-da' lady, Diane Keaton Apr 10, 2007
"I'm not a stage actress, have you noticed? I've sweated over this." So she shared her script in advance with friends, including Carol Kane. "It's brilliant," said Kane, huddling with her friend in a dressing room just before showtime. (USA Today -- Life)
Ann-Margret delivers yet again Apr 5, 2007
Already Bette Midler, Woody Allen, Steve Martin, Sarah Jessica Parker, Meryl Streep, Martin Short, Carol Kane, Lisa Kudrow, Jeff Daniels, Maya Lin plan to be there. Me, too. (Variety)
'Idol' Recap: Lakisha Edges Out Melinda, Haley Has A Breakdown Mar 14, 2007
The crazy meter's raised a few notches from Carol Kane to Bj rk, and we're only a few minutes in. (Will she pass. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Michael Schulman on enduring the “Coast of Utopia” marathon Mar 8, 2007
Across Broadway, the waiting list at O Neals was more than seventy names long. Glover had invited a few people over for Chinese food; he was staying near Lincoln Center at the apartment of a friend, the actress Carol Kane. Mark was there, as was Scott Peacock, a chef (B311, loge). (New Yorker)
Review: Wicked Feb 23, 2007
Elphaba - Eden Espinosa Glinda - Megan Hilty The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - John Rubinstein Madame Morrible - Carol Kane Fiyero - Kristoffer Cusick Nessarose - Jenna Leigh Green Doctor Dillamond - Timothy Britten Parker Boq - Adam Wylie ... John Rubinstein's Wizard of Oz could use more menace and Carol Kane's Madame Morrible greater vocal strength, but each is a fully realized portrayal of the wickedness that can reside behind a friendly smile. (Variety)
'Wicked' is almost sure to be evergreen Feb 23, 2007
Carol Kane plays Madame Morrible, the headmistress and master sorceress who takes Elphaba under her wing once she discovers the extent of this oddly hued pupil's power. Fortunately, the role welcomes her delightfully quirky qualities while not overtaxing her limited singing ability. (Los Angeles Times)
NBC Movie of the Week: The Year Without a Santa Claus Dec 12, 2006
But their efforts are complicated by Heatmiser (Harvey Fierstein) and Snowmiser (Michael McKean), the two feuding sons of Mother Nature (Carol Kane), whose help Jingle and Jangle will need if they want to save Christmas. This family Christmas comedy is based on "The Year Without a Santa Claus" by Phyllis McGinley, which was also the basis for the popular 1974 animated holiday classic of the same name. (KRNV.com, NV)
The Year Without a Santa Claus Dec 11, 2006
Santa Claus - John Goodman Jingle - Ethan Suplee Mrs. Claus - Delta Burke Heatmiser - Harvey Fierstein Snowmiser - Michael McKean Mother Nature - Carol Kane Jangle - Eddie Griffin Sparky - Chris Kattan Iggy - Dylan Minnette ... Along the way, there's a musical number involving winter and summer brothers Heatmiser (Harvey Fierstein) and Snowmiser (Michael McKean), who are integral in bringing snow to balmy South Town; and a run-in with their mom, Mother Nature (who else but Carol Kane. (Variety)
HOLIDAY TV: A guide to merry viewing Dec 8, 2006
Delta Burke, Harvey Fierstein, Carol Kane and Michael McKean co-star. "A Christmas Wedding," 9 p.m. Dec. 11, Lifetime. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Seasonal tales are a bit too drab Dec 7, 2006
John Goodman is a sarcastic Santa Claus, Delta Burke is Mrs. Claus, Chris Kattan is Claus' spirited demographic and tech-savvy adviser, Michael McKean and Harvey Fierstein are dueling brothers who fight over the weather, Carol Kane is Mother Nature, Ethan Suplee and Eddie Griffin are two of Santa's elves and Carson Kressly is Santa's makeup artist. With so many actors known for comedy, you'd expect this lively, colorful, modern adaptation of Phyllis McGinley's novel to be much funnier and more... (Buffalo News -- Arts)
From Frosty to Nigella, holiday viewing for all Dec 7, 2006
Delta Burke, Harvey Fierstein, Carol Kane and Michael McKean co-star. A Christmas Wedding, 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, Lifetime. (MSNBC -- Television)
TV holiday schedule Nov 25, 2006
John Shannon, Paramount PicturesBill Murray and Carol Kane star in the 1988 comedy "Scrooged," which airs Saturday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. on ABC Family. The Legend of Frosty the Snowman 8 p.m., Cartoon Animation Fairly OddParents: Christmas. (Deseret News)
Merry viewing of holiday specials Nov 24, 2006
6 p.m., Starz Kids y. With Harry Connick Jr. as the animated narrator and the voices of Carol Kane, Rob Paulsen, Mickey Rooney and Lewis Black. Dec. 3. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
Jayne Houdyshell joins 'Wicked' Oct 28, 2006
Actress Jayne Houdyshell is set to make her Broadway musical debut in the role of Madame Morrible in the smash hit "Wicked." Playbill reported that Houdyshell, who has received numerous awards including a Tony nomination, is scheduled to join the Broadway company next week, replacing Carol Kane in the role. "Wicked," based on Gregory Maguire's novel, tells the story of the witches of Oz in the years before Dorothy dropped in. (Washington Times, DC)
'Year Without a Santa Claus' gets animated Jul 8, 2006
Other cast members include Carol Kane as Mother Nature; Ethan Suplee and Eddie Griffin as elves named Jingle and Jangle; and "Saturday Night Live" alumnus Chris Kattan as the devious elf Sparky, zap2it reported. The story revolves around a disillusioned Santa who thinks no one believes in him anymore and refuses to try to keep up with materialism at Christmastime. (Washington Times, DC)
Movie Reviews Jul 3, 2006
Jill (Belle, reprising the role Carol Kane made her own in the late 70s movie of the same name) settles down to an evening of uneventful boredom when the creepy calls start coming. This remake gets the look right. (Delhi Newsline)
VARIETY: Public reaction to 'UNITED 93' will be even more intense thananticipated... Apr 27, 2006
But even as the family members were giving interviews, the scene reverted to a more typical red carpet, with photographers yelling for closeups from Tom Selleck, Carol Kane and other celebs gathered for the preem. Though trailers for the film were yanked a few weeks ago after some Gotham filmgoers protested that it was too soon to revisit the 9/11 events, some of the victims' family members expressed satisfaction with the pic and U's subtle handling of the film's promotion. (The Drudge Report)
When a Stranger Calls Feb 8, 2006
In the original, babysitter Jill (Carol Kane) is rattled by phone calls from a raspy-voiced stranger who repeatedly asks: "Have you checked on the children?" Jill's fear intensifies when the calls are traced to a phone line inside the house. The '79 pic then leaps ahead a few years to set up a reunion between the phone caller, escaped from a mental hospital, and Jill, who now has her own offspring. (Variety)
Hang up on When a Stranger Calls Feb 8, 2006
Staggering wide-eyed and breathless through it all is Camilla Belle, who costarred with Daniel Day-Lewis in The Ballad of Jack and Rose, and who is much sexier in her tight T-shirt and low-slung jeans than the innocent-looking Carol Kane would have dreamed of being when she first played the role. Whereas the 1979 film was all about the killer his torment and desperation as he trolled homeless shelters and dive bars trying to pick up Colleen Dewhurst, of all people this time its... (MSNBC -- Movies)
Predictability no ‘Stranger’ Feb 7, 2006
This remake of the 1979 teen thriller starring Carol Kane ( Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen ) as a babysitter terrorized by a phantom caller is thick on tension and thin on plot. It is one of several films in recent weeks that wasn t screened for the press. (Boston Herald--Movies)
A Wintry Mix Jan 2, 2006
- Camilla Belle fills in for Carol Kane in Simon West's '69-era remake of the classic suspense film. PG-13. (CTNow.com)
