Actor and comedian Bernie Mac dies at 50 Aug 12, 2008
Mac also had starring roles in Bad Santa, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle and Transformers. In the late 1990s, he had a recurring role in Moesha, the UPN network comedy starring pop star Brandy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Loss Of Mac "Is Heaven's Gain" Aug 12, 2008
His successful career included having his own Fox television series "The Bernie Mac Show" and starring roles in "Ocean's Eleven," "Bad Santa," "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and "Transformers.". Kellita Smith, who played Mac's wife on "The Bernie Mac Show," said on The Early Show Monday, "It was fun. He made it a pleasure to come to work. He was amazing. ... It's the world's loss and heaven's gain. He was an incredible man. He was charming. He was charismatic. He was social. He was... (CBS News)
Pop Tarts: Shocked Stars Mourn Bernie Mac's Sudden Death Aug 12, 2008
At only 50 years young, Mac was known for his roles in hit films such as "Charlie's Angels" and "Ocean's Eleven," and with four projects currently in post-production, we are still yet to see Mac's full potential to make us laugh. "I worked with him on 'Charlie's Angels' and he was someone I respected. He was such an amazing person, someone who came to work and was just so friendly to the cast and crew," Luke Wilson told Pop Tarts. (Fox News)
Simmons tribute for Bernie Mac Aug 12, 2008
After Friday, Bernie Mac appeared in a string of hit films like Ocean's Eleven, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle and Guess Who with Ashton Kutcher. He also toured America with The Original Kings of Comedy in 2000 and starred in his own sitcom, The Bernie Mac Show. (BBC News)
Family expected Bernie Mac to pull through Aug 12, 2008
Films included "Ocean's" series, "Bad Santa," "Charlie's Angels" ... His successful career included his own Fox television series, "The Bernie Mac Show" and starring roles in "Ocean's Eleven," "Bad Santa," "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and "Transformers.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Bernie Mac: Style and bluster Aug 11, 2008
Mac also had starring roles in "Bad Santa," "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and "Transformers.". But his career and comic identity were forged in television. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bernie Mac Dies At 50 Aug 10, 2008
Mac also starred in "Bad Santa," "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and "Transformers.". The comedian drew critical and popular acclaim with his Fox television series "The 00004000 Bernie Mac Show," which aired more than 100 episodes from 2001 to 2006. (CBS News)
Bernie Mac, at 50; comic, actor gained fame with sharp tongue Aug 10, 2008
The show coincided with a spate of films that made Mr. Mac, if not a box office star, a welcome comedic presence in movies with roles in "What's the Worst that Could Happen?", "Ocean's Eleven" and its two sequels, and "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.". "The world just got a little less funny," said Mr. Mac's "Oceans" co-star George Clooney. (Boston Globe)
Bernie Mac, 50; Comedian starred in 'Ocean's Eleven,' 'The Bernie ... Aug 10, 2008
The "Ocean's" movies and his role as Bosley in the 2003 film "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" marked an important transition for Mac from a comedian and actor who was appreciated mainly by black audiences to a widely liked popular entertainer, according to the 2007 edition of "Contemporary Black Biography.". He was born Bernard Jeffrey McCullough on Oct. 5, 1957, in Chicago and raised by his mother and grandparents on Chicago's South Side. (Los Angeles Times)
US comedian, 'Ocean's 11' star Bernie Mac dead at 50 Aug 10, 2008
He also featured in the 2003 film "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and was a car salesman in last year's hit "Transformers." He also had a major part in "Old Dogs," the Robin Williams-John Travolta comedy scheduled for release in 2009. The Chicago Tribune said he is survived by his wife Rhonda McCullough and a daughter, Je'Niece. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Actor & Comedian Bernie Mac Dies Aug 9, 2008
Mac also had starring roles in ``Bad Santa,'' ``Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle'' and ``Transformers. . (W-USA News, DC)
Breast cancer doesn't spare the world's famous Aug 9, 2008
" Once she revealed her breast surgery, her Charlie's Angels co-stars were supportive. Jaclyn Smith cancelled a trip to be at her side and Farrah Fawcett called often. "A few years later, when Farrah discovered a lump in her breast, she got nervous and called me first for advice. Luckily, it was only a calcium deposit. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
CANDY TO SPELL OUT HER NOTHING Aug 7, 2008
Mother of Tori Spelling, mother-in-law of Dean McDermott, grandma of their kids Liam and whatever the other one's named, widow of TV genius Aaron Spelling, who created "Charlie's Angels," "Beverly Hills 90210," "Dynasty," and brought Candy - born Carole Marer - insane wealth. Candy Spelling. (New York Post -- Gossip)
BRAVES' SKIP CARAY DIES Aug 4, 2008
When we first came on the air on TBS, which was then WTCG, the big TV shows were 'M.A.S.H,' 'Dallas,' 'Laverne ey,' 'Happy Days' and 'Charlie's Angels. We outlasted them all. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Critics' Picks Aug 2, 2008
Even so, its host, former "Charlie's Angels" star Jaclyn Smith, stands out as a kinder, gentler alternative to Bravo spokesmodels Heidi Klum and Padma Lakshmi. For some crazy reason, Smith has great wells of compassion for these bad people with their bad hairstyles. (Salon)
'Terminator' presentation goes kablooie Jul 29, 2008
He goes by the name McG, the full-throttle director of two lame Charlie's Angels movies, doing over the weekend what he could at Comic-Con to salvage a panel presentation that included fiery footage from Terminator Salvation. The film, set to open May 22, costs near an unofficial $200 million. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fans get Terminator preview Jul 28, 2008
McG - born Joseph McGinty Nichol - became known as a music video director and went on to direct the two Charlie's Angels films in 2000 and 2003. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Americas)
Miller Shows Some Spirit Jul 28, 2008
His career is an odd one: many TV series and music videos led to his first film, Charlie's Angels, and its sequel, followed by the male weepie We Are Marshall ... So Charlie's Angels director McG, who many film buffs have questioned as the appropriate choice for this project, has been able to reinvent the look of the series, make it "darker and grittier," says production designer Martin Laing, who also designed City of Ember. (Variety)
'Terminator Salvation' Stars Howard, Yelchin, Worthington Find Their True Fans At Comic-Con Jul 28, 2008
"McG is dead," cautioned the director, who gained fame with his slick music videos and "Charlie's Angels" films. "This is a new beginning. I think every filmmaker reserves the right to grow and leave the past behind. ... This movie is largely influenced by the language of Stanley Kubrick, the language of Alfonso Cuaron and such contemporaries as David Fincher and Chris Nolan "There aren't many cuts," he swore. "And it's 180 degrees removed from any music-video energy. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Lucy Liu joins Samuel L. Jackson in `Afro Samurai' Jul 25, 2008
Liu's most recent animated outing was in this summer's "Kung Fu Panda." Other credits include "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and TV shows such as "Ally McBeal" and "Cashmere Mafia.". Mark Hamill is also slated to star in "Afro Samurai: Resurrection," playing a servant and protector to Liu's character. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
TidalTV adds Al Bundy, Farrah Fawcett to programming lineup Jul 24, 2008
Other shows include "Party of Five," "Bewitched," "Diff'rent Strokes," "Silver Spoons," "Charlie's Angels," "V.I.P.," and "T.J. Hooker.". "With the addition of Sony Pictures Television's programming, we can now reconnect fans with old favorites like Al Bundy, Samantha, [Charlie's] Angels and more, while helping to introduce a new generation to these classic characters," Ferber, TidalTV chairman and founder, said in a statement. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Buzz Briefs: Kid Rock, Don Omar Jul 23, 2008
Plus: Jonas Brothers, Omarosa, Kanye West, "Charlie's Angels" ... Jaclyn Smith, host of Bravo's "Shear Genius," is in for a mini "Charlie's Angels" reunion as Kate Jackson will appear on the show, July 30. (CBS News)
5 Questions with Crispin Hellion Glover Jul 19, 2008
His put-upon character even inspired a catchphrase ("Hello, McFly"), the mid-'80s version of "talk to the hand." But even though Glover's acting career has remained healthy through big-budget projects like Charlie's Angels and Beowulf, his personal projects have veered into much more bizarre territory, particularly his work-in-progress, avant-garde film trilogy laced with taboo-challenging elements, such as the use of mentally challenged actors. The films are not exactly mega-plex fare so Glover... (Calgary Herald)
In brief: Justin Theroux to write Iron Man II Jul 16, 2008
Charlie's Angels II: Full Throttle. Variety also reports that Downey Jr and director Jon Favreau are close to signing on the dotted line for the new film, which follows the original movie's $300m haul in the US alone. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Liu says `Kung Fu Panda' is an improv adventure Jul 16, 2008
Liu, also known for her roles in "Charlie's Angels" and "Kill Bill," plays Master Viper in the movie, which is about an overweight panda who aspires to be a kung fu master. Along with Black, who plays the panda, Po, the film features the voices of Jackie Chan, Dustin Hoffman and Angelina Jolie. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
High street eyes Manhattan preppies Jul 13, 2008
Charlie's Angels The trio of female detectives inspired hordes of teenage girls to dress in tight cheesecloth shirts and high-waisted jeans. The Eighties. (Guardian Unlimited)
I Like to Watch Jul 13, 2008
But if these dorky team-on-the-move scenes look like something out of "Charlie's Angels," the shiftless-druggie scenes in the show's premiere look like they were pulled straight from an "Afterschool Special" about the dangers of snorting heroin: Kid walks down street, looking adrift and scrappy. School bus drives by -- his old basketball team. (Salon)
Drew Barrymore Loses the Long Face Jul 8, 2008
"They're two peas in a pod, they're made for each other," Barrymore's Charlie's Angels costar Sam Rockwell told People just last month. "They're like Mr. and Mrs. Warmth.". (E! Online)
The week's best films on TV Jul 5, 2008
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle(McG, 2003)6pm, Five. Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu return as the angelic trio, sent by boss Charlie to trace a pair of rings that have something to do with an infiltrated witness protection programme. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Man in the Middle of Madonna, A-Rod, Lenny Jul 4, 2008
Oseary also has a handful of film and TV credits to his name, including producer titles for "Agent Cody Banks" and "Material Girls" and on-screen roles in "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" and the "Charlie's Angels" movies. When he added A-Rod to his roster, Oseary fueled speculation that the Yankees hitter may transition out of baseball and into the entertainment biz. (ABC News)
'Terminator 4': Helena Bonham Carter eyeing villain role Jul 1, 2008
McG ("Charlie's Angels") will direct the upcoming "Terminator," which is set in post-apocalyptic 2018 and follows John Connor as he leads the human resistance against Skynet and its army of Terminators. The British actress is no stranger to playing the villainess; she last appeared as the meat-pie-making murderess Mrs. Lovett in "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" and will reprise her role as the witch Bellatrix Lestrange in "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. --Denise... (Los Angeles Times)
Enter The Dragon Lady Jun 30, 2008
SHE knocked out bad guys in Charlie's Angels, sliced off heads in Kill Bill and, on TV's Ally McBeal, just a growl from her would have her co-stars taking cover ... Stories from the first Charlie's Angels film suggested that she had her difficult days, when she clashed with co-star Bill Murray. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Bonham Carter eyes role in "Terminator Salvation" Jun 30, 2008
It comes from "Charlie's Angels" director Joseph "McG" Nichol. The addition of Bonham Carter who received an Oscar nomination for 1998's "The Wings of the Dove" would bring a prestige element to a big summer crowd-pleaser. (Xinhuanet, China)
In cinemas this weekend Jun 28, 2008
Something like a Resistance Charlie's Angels, Marceau and her posse of plucky Parisian ladies mount an action-packed operation to rescue a British geologist (who's crucial to the forthcoming D-Day landings) and assassinate a Nazi colonel. There is apparently some factual basis to the story, but the glossy treatment and nostaligic patriotism is certainly aiming to please French crowds. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Kung Fu Panda: Jack Black practices his martial arts Jun 27, 2008
" Meanwhile Charlie's Angels star Liu, wearing a dark red dress, was full of praise for Black: "I'm a huge fan of his. He's a tremendous person. (Telegraph.co.uk)
In on-demand world, can parents maintain control? Jun 15, 2008
When I grew older, I watched "Charlie's Angels" reruns after school, chiefly because they were on. My daughter, at the tender age of almost-4, has a totally different perspective on TV. If she's in the mood for "Caillou," the PBS cartoon about a whiny and bald little boy, that's what she sees before dinner, as I hold my nose and download it from cable-on-demand. (Boston Globe)
Diverse Actors Jun 14, 2008
Although he proved there was more to his abilities with his role in 'Holes' he was offered and took bit parts in 'I, Robot', 'Constantine' and 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle'; all of which highlighted his smart-mouthed persona. After 'The Greatest Game Ever Played' showed another side to the young actor, he fought for a shot at the film 'A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints. (Suite101.com)
Original Charlie's Angels to reunite Jun 13, 2008
The stars of cult TV show Charlie's Angels are set to reunite for the new season of Jacyln Smith's makeover show. Farrah Fawcett and Kate Jackson will join their former castmate on an episode of haircare challenge show Shear Genius when it returns for a second season this summer. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Results vary when television series go to the big screen Jun 13, 2008
And "Miami Vice," with Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx as the iconic Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs; "Charlie's Angels," starring a woefully miscast Bill Murray as Bosley and Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu; "The Brady Bunch," really a remake of the best of Brady; and "The Beverly Hillbillies," which successfully re-created the spirit of the show. Wellll, doggies. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Second child for Tori Jun 11, 2008
Spelling is the daughter of legendary late American television producer Aaron Spelling, the creator of hit shows such as 'Beverly Hills 90210' and 'Charlie's Angels. She married McDermott in a private ceremony in Fiji in 2006, and earlier this year revealed her delight at expecting a daughter. (iAfrica.com)
Jose Lambiet's Page Two Jun 11, 2008
The glamour came courtesy of rockers Roger Waters of Pink Floyd and Eric Clapton; footballers Michael Strahan and Peyton Manning; former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer, who was on The Island the week before his sex scandal exploded; former presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani; and Charlie's Angels star Drew Barrymore and boyfriend Justin Long.. All settled in on The Island: music studio head Tommy Mottola, formerly Mr. Mariah Carey, with his wife, Latin star Thalia. (The Palm Beach Post)
Bigger not always better - TV shows as movies Jun 10, 2008
Since Hollywood is perpetually out of original ideas, it's easy to see why it dips into nostalgic, mostly empty action series - "Charlie's Angels," "Dragnet," "Starsky " - and turns them into star vehicles that generate easy buzz but rarely edify audiences. "Mission: Impossible" is a notable exception as a franchise, while "The Untouchables" and "The Fugitive" were one-off successes that reinvigorated classic premises. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pop Tarts: Ashley Dupre Called to Testify in 'Girls Gone Wild' Suit Jun 4, 2008
The actress apparently has quite a history of practicing the martial arts of kali/escrima/silat (knife-and-stick fighting), in addition to having trained heavily in kung fu for "Charlie's Angels" and "Kill Bill." ... And it seems neither can "Charlie's Angels." ... "We haven't really been focusing on 'Charlie's Angels the Third,' she said, adding that the possibility is always there. Spotted or Snapped a Star? Got a Good Scoop? E-mail . Share: Top Video Showbiz News ADVERTISEMENT A friend says... (Fox News)
Dallas Howard joins Terminator IV Jun 3, 2008
The fourth instalment in the franchise is helmed by Charlie's Angels' director McG and stars Christian Bale. Filming is taking place in the US state of New Mexico. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Drew Barrymore to get married May 23, 2008
The 'Charlie's Angels' actress - who has been dating her 'He's Just Not That Into You' co-star Justin Long since August 2007 - has been overheard discussing her plans to tie the knot for the third time. A diner at Hollywood restaurant Hugo's told InTouch Weekly magazine: "The tables are close together, so it's kind of hard not to overhear things. Drew said she wanted to find a wedding planner and Justin said they should look at engagement rings that day. But Drew said, 'You know what I like,... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Bale signs for Terminator trilogy May 22, 2008
The Terminator 4 director is McG, responsible for the Charlie's Angels movies, and Bale is signed up for all three instalments of the next trilogy while Australian actor Sam Worthington is playing another lead character called Marcus after being recommended for the role by original Terminator director James Cameron. Terminator: the story so far. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Broadcast expertise lasted a lifetime May 21, 2008
He also became an actor, appearing more than a dozen times in "Hawaii Five-O," as well as "Charlie's Angels," "Magnum P.I." and "Jake atman," as well as stage productions. His last performance was in Moore's play "Prophecy and Honor" last year. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Bale 'to make three Terminators' May 21, 2008
Charlie's Angels director McG is directing the new film, which is due to be released on 22 May 2009. "Christian was our first choice and he's a big fan of The Terminator, so we're very lucky," Kubicek told the BBC at the Cannes Film Festival. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Brad and Angelina steal the show at 'Kung Fu Panda' premiere May 17, 2008
Radiant Angelina, who proudly displayed her burgeoning baby bump in a flowing Thomas Wylde number, provides the voiceover for Master Tigress in the new family animation flick - which also stars , Jack Black, and Charlie's Angels actress. The mum-to-be wasn't the only one turning heads at the screening, though. (hellomagazine.com)
Drew Barrymore in California Chase With Hit-and-Run Vehicle May 14, 2008
Barrymore's screen credits include the "Charlie's Angels" movies, "Fever Pitch" and "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.". Share. (Fox News)
Drew Barrymore Hit-And-Run Victim May 14, 2008
Barrymore has starred in such films as "E.T. The Extraterrestrial," "The Wedding Singer," "Charlie's Angels" and its sequel, and "Music and Lyrics.". She has a role in the upcoming romantic comedy "He's Just Not That Into You.". (Click2Houston, TX)
'Iron Man' Clobbers 'Speed Racer' For Second Straight Box-Office #1 May 13, 2008
The Ashton Kutcher-battles-Cameron Diaz romantic comedy nearly crept into the #2 slot, finishing just $200,000 behind "Speed Racer." Mad props to the "Punk'd" mastermind and "Charlie's Angels" eye-candy for successfully counterprogramming the weekend, as those who weren't into comic book or anime adaptations took shelter in the familiar arms of attractive people in love. The romantic-comedy embrace held strong with the #4 movie as Patrick Dempsey continued his McDreamy run at the box office. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Terminator Goes Soft May 6, 2008
Charlie's Angels helmer McG is directing Terminator Salvation. The movie stars Christian Bale, Sam Wothington, Anton Yelchin, and Moon Bloodgood. (IGN FilmForce)
Crispin Glover Q&A May 5, 2008
There is a hard-to-describe film career, which ranges from big-budget flicks like Charlie's Angels to oddball fare like the 2003 Willard remake. Then come the projects that seem closest to Glover's heart. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Subhash K Jha speaks about Mr. White Mr. Black May 5, 2008
What was the gifted Sandhya Mridul thinking doing Charlie's Angels with two chinky chicks who think flying through the air in clumsy f-x scenes is akin to touching paradise. There are a couple debutante leading ladies hoping to become stars after this film. (IndiaFM)
For Arshad Warsi fans only May 3, 2008
The film starts off with India's answer to Charlie's Angels, led by the feisty Sandhya Mridul, Australian beauty Tania Zaetta and Miss Thailand Kamala Ning, carrying off an elaborate diamond heist. The action sequence is well done, and some of the moves look like they'restraightout of Matrix. (Rediff)
Is the future of TV on the Web? May 3, 2008
produced TV shows such as "Friends," "The O.C." and "Gilmore Girls." "O.C." creator Josh Schwartz and McG, who directed the "Charlie's Angels" films, have signed to develop new content for the site, said the studio. (Warner Bros. (CNN -- Showbiz)
The stars come down to earth Apr 14, 2008
Diaz, who in recent years has been embracing humanitarian causes and expressing her political views (while promoting Charlie's Angels before the 2000 U.S. election she wore a "I Won't Vote For A Son of a Bush" T-shirt on MTV), says signing up for 4REAL was a no-brainer since it delivers a message of hope to youth. "I'm passionate about the world, the planet, and about our global society," says the San Diego-born actress, whose dad is Cuban-American and mom is Anglo-German. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Stars and their silent partners Apr 12, 2008
(She laughs, "I bought a book 'What a Producer Does,' and I basically highlighted the whole book.") But Flower has since produced a number of successes including "50 First Dates" and "Charlie's Angels." Next up for the banner is romantic comedy "He's Just Not That Into You.". Juvonen estimates one-third of the films they develop are not intended as Barrymore vehicles. (Variety)
Monk Psychiatrist Dies Apr 10, 2008
His r;sum; included stops at Mission: Impossible; Charlie's Angels; Three's Company; the original Knight Rider; Hill Street Blues; Star Trek: The Next Generation; Cagney & Lacey; Murder, She Wrote; The Golden Girls; ER; The Nanny; 7th Heaven; NYPD Blue and The West Wing. His most memorable stints included a starring run in the 1970s on daytime soap Days of Our Lives; a turn as mobster Tony Marchette, Dylan McKay's very, very bad father-in-law, on Beverly Hills 90210; and a role as a lawyer with... (E! Online)
De Niro Takes a Road Trip Apr 9, 2008
According to Variety, he will be joined by Drew Barrymore (Charlie's Angels), Kate Beckinsale (Underworld) and Sam Rockwell (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) on the project, with Waking Ned helmer Kirk Jones set to direct. The movie revolves around a widower (played by De Niro) who decides to take a road trip with his grown up kids after the death of his wife. (IGN FilmForce)
Kathie Lee Debuts Apr 8, 2008
Gifford talked about her personal life, put on one of her husband Frank's old football helmets and mentioned how she lost an audition for "Charlie's Angels" and that she got kicked out of America's Junior Miss pageant for talking to a boy. She nearly cried when Harvey Fierstein ended the hour by singing a song for her. (KWTX.com, TX)
Worker Punished Over Fawcett's Records Apr 4, 2008
Nevius is producing a documentary about the former star of "Charlie's Angels" and her battle with cancer. "Farrah has learned the hard way that with cancer, the test is time. At the moment she has no detectable cancer," he said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Hospital action over Fawcett leak Apr 4, 2008
Fawcett starred in one series of Charlie's Angels ... The UCLA spokeswoman said the former Charlie's Angels star had expressed concern last May to a doctor that her condition had been leaked to the tabloids. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Head rolls over Fawcett cancer leak Apr 4, 2008
Laywers for the former 'Charlie's Angels' actress had raised concerns that information from Fawcett's records was being leaked or sold to the media. However Klove told the Times that the hospital found no evidence that the worker had leaked or sold the information, and did not identify the worker citing employee privacy. (iAfrica.com)
