Theron attends Venice Fest Aug 31, 2008
"The Burning Plain," written and directed by the "21 Grams" and "Babel" screenwriter, stars Charlize Theron as a troubled Oregon restaurant manager who is forced to confront her past when a mysterious visitor arrives from Mexico ... Actress Charlize Theron arrives for the screening of the movie 'The burning plain' at the 65th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Friday, Aug. 29, 2008. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Robert Gates warns of strained US-Russia relations 'for years' after Georgia conflict Aug 31, 2008
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Buzz Briefs: Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama Aug 30, 2008
Madonna opens world tour; plus, Victoria Beckham, Jesica Alba, Heidi Montag and Charlize Theron. Photo Essay. (CBS News)
Venice goes to the movies Aug 30, 2008
Two American films competing include The Wrestler, starring Mickey Rourke, and The Burning Plain, a drama starring Kim Basinger and Charlize Theron as a mother and daughter who try to form a bond after the younger woman's troubled childhood. Theron is executive producer of the film. (The Australian)
Kremlin announces that South Ossetia will Aug 30, 2008
Eva Herzigova, Liz Hurley and Charlize Theron join the festivities in Venice. Comment. (Times Online)
Theron attends Burning Plain debut in Venice Aug 30, 2008
Andrew Medichini / APJennifer Lawrence, Joaquim De Almeida, Charlize Theron and director Guillermo Arriaga arrive for the screening o "The Burning Plain" at the 65th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy onAug ... The Burning Plain, written and directed by the 21 Grams and Babel screenwriter, stars Charlize Theron as a troubled Oregon restaurant manager who is forced to confront her past when a mysterious visitor arrives from Mexico. (MSNBC -- News)
Charlize in charge Aug 30, 2008
Actress Charlize Theron has spoken of the satisfaction she derived serving as executive producer on her latest film, The Burning Plain. But she joked that her role did not extend to securing herself a better salary for her work in front of the camera. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Coens are back Aug 30, 2008
The first U.S. film vying for the Golden Lion is Guillermo Arriaga's "The Burning Plain," starring Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger as a mother and daughter trying to forge a bond. The writer of "21 Grams" is making his debut as director. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
"Burning Plain" debuts at Venice Festival Aug 30, 2008
The Burning Plain movie cast, (from L) U.S. actress Jennifer Lawrence, Portuguese actor Joaquim de Almeida, South African actress Charlize Theron, Mexican director Guillermo Arriaga, U.S. actor JD Pardo and Mexican actor Jose Maria Yazpik pose during a red carpet event at the Venice Film Festival Aug. 29, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Liz Hurley makes waves in Venice Aug 29, 2008
The event, which attracted the likes of Brad Pitt, Charlize Theron, George Clooney, and Claudia Schiffer, is an A-list event in the entertainment world. And Hurley, whose Hollywood fortunes in the acting stakes might not be in the same league as Pitt and Theron, has made her mark through producing with her company Simian films and other work in television. (Courier Mail)
Mini movie reviews Aug 29, 2008
Charlize Theron co-stars as Bateman s wife, who wants Hancock to stay away from her family. After starting so fresh, the movie turns into a poor impersonation of a standard superhero tale. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Movie stars? There's a dearth in Venice Aug 28, 2008
The festival regular Charlize Theron will be there to support The Burning Plain, the first film by the scriptwriter of 21 Grams, Guillermo Arriaga, but will not give interviews. It can be argued that the dearth of studio pictures is a good thing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
ROCKY DOINGS IN ROCKY MOUNTAINS Aug 28, 2008
TYPES schlepping around this convention run from Charlize Theron to retired basketball pro Charles Barkley. When they crossed paths, Barkley's eyes crossed. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Clooney, Pitt, Craig burst into theaters Aug 28, 2008
Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Robert Duvall, Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce, Kodi Smit-McPheeDirector: John HillcoatStory: Based on the award-winning Cormac McCarthy novel, the film tells the story of a father (Mortensen) and son (Smit-McPhee) making their way across post-apocalyptic America. Lack of food, bands of cannibals and terrible weather are just three of the hardships they must deal with. (MSNBC -- News)
Celebs rallying for 'Stand Up to Cancer' telethon Aug 28, 2008
They'll join previously announced participants including Salma Hayek, Scarlett Johansson, Lance Armstrong, America Ferrera, Meryl Streep, Charlize Theron and Forest Whitaker. The celebrities, along with network news anchors Katie Couric, Charles Gibson and Brian Williams, will deliver an evening of "edutainment," said executive producer Laura Ziskin, a cancer survivor who helped establish the event and the nonprofit group behind it. (USA Today -- Life)
Foxx, Downey Jr. have falls Oscar bait Aug 28, 2008
Woody Harrelson, Andre Benjamin and Charlize Theron co-star. Towelhead (Sept. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Will new Democratic stars emerge from Denver? Aug 28, 2008
While delegates compete for glimpses of -- and camera-phone time with -- the Hollywood celebrities such as Ben Affleck, Charlize Theron, Annette Bening, Spike Lee and Susan Sarandon who always flock to Democratic conventions, the hundreds of speeches inside the Pepsi Center are where party leaders are watching for exciting new blood. So far the gold nuggets have been few -- the party faithful and true loyalists got the best slots. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Venice opens with Pitt and Clooney in madcap comedy Aug 27, 2008
" "Burn After Reading" is not in competition, but U.S. films in the main lineup include "Rachel Getting Married," directed by Oscar-winner Jonathan Demme and starring Anne Hathaway and Debra Winger, who has been nominated three times for an Academy Award. Kathryn Bigelow directs Iraqi drama "The Hurt Locker," a year after Brian De Palma's "Redacted" stunned audiences in Venice with its brutal reconstruction of events from the war. Mickey Rourke stars in Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler" while... (Yahoo News)
Coen brothers bring Pitt-Clooney crime comedy to Venice Aug 27, 2008
This year's Venice Mostra, the 65th, will also feature stars such as South African Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger of the United States, as well as new works by top filmmakers such as Takeshi Kitano and Jonathan Demme. Oscar winners Theron and Basinger play in "The Burning Plain", Mexican-born screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga's first shot at directing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Obama dilemma as celebrities descend on Denver... Aug 26, 2008
Among stars expected in Denver are actors Ben Affleck, Josh Brolin, Annette Bening, Spike Lee, Anne Hathaway, Susan Sarandon and Charlize Theron. However celebrities are already alert to the possibility that turning the full wattage of their star power on Obama could be counter-productive. (The Drudge Report)
Curtain raiser Aug 26, 2008
Directed by Guillermo Arriaga, the Oscar-nominated writer of 2006's Babel, the drama sees previous Oscar winners Kim Basinger and Charlize Theron play mother and daughter. Another family drama, Rachel Getting Married, sees Anne Hathaway from 2005 Lion winner Brokeback Mountain playing a troubled young woman who leaves a rehab facility to attend her sister's nuptials. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Stars descend on Venice Aug 26, 2008
The festival, running through 6 September, is set to bring a bevy of stars to one of the world's top cinema showcases, including Charlize Theron of South Africa and US star Kim Basinger, as well as new offerings by top filmmakers such as Takeshi Kitano and Jonathan Demme. Kicking off the celebrations but shown out of competition, the Pitt-Clooney crime comedy 'Burn After Reading' by 2008 Oscar-winning duo Joel and Ethan Coen also stars John Malkovitch and Tilda Swinton. (iAfrica.com)
The stars come out quietly for Obama Aug 26, 2008
Those participating include actors Daryl Hannah, Rosario Dawson, Charlize Theron, Viggo Mortensen and Josh Brolin, documentary-maker Morgan Spurlock and the hip-hop artist, Will. i.am. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
DNC Attracts Several Famous Faces Aug 26, 2008
Though not confirmed, other celebrities expected to turn up in Denver include Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, Susan Sarandon, Charlize Theron, Forest Whitaker and Edward Norton. Also expected is Josh Brolin, who plays President George W. Bush in Oliver Stone's upcoming film "W.". (Click2Houston, TX)
At Venice film festival, a truly global line-up Aug 26, 2008
The first of the American in-competition films to be screened will be Guillermo Arriaga's "The Burning Plain," in which Gina (Charlize Theron) and her mother Sylvia (Kim Basinger) struggle to re-establish a troubled relationship. This is Arriaga's directorial debut, having made his name as a screenwriter, notably for Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu's "21 Grams" and "Babel.". (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Highlights of Hollywood's fall, holiday schedule Aug 25, 2008
BATTLE IN SEATTLE: Stuart Townsend directs girlfriend Charlize Theron in a drama about the 1999 World Trade Organization protests ... With Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
European festival light on Hollywood Aug 25, 2008
Mickey Rourke stars in Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler while acclaimed Mexican screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga makes his directorial debut with The Burning Plain starring Oscar-winners Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger. Festival director Marco Mueller said the lighter Hollywood presence this year was partly due to disruptions caused by the 14-week writers' strike that ended in February. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Conventions up wattage with celebrity star power Aug 25, 2008
Daryl Hannah, Quentin Tarantino, Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews, Kal Penn, Rosario Dawson, Annette Bening, Stephanie Mills, Boyz II Men, John Larroquette, Spike Lee, Biz Markie, Willie Nelson, Charlize Theron, David Crosby, Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, will. i.am, Tatyana Ali, Danny Glover, Wilmer Valderrama, Moby, Chevy Chase. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
New Poll: America's Workers the Deciding Vote '08 Aug 24, 2008
When: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Where: Space Theatre, 13th s Streets Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Special Film Sneak Preview and Celebration: Battle in Seattle Actress Charlize Theron and writer director Stuart Townsend will join Teamsters general president James Hoffa and United Steelworkers president Leo Gerard to preview Battle in Seattle, a new film about the protests at the Seattle WTO Ministerial. When: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Where: Zengo's Restaurant 1610 Little Raven Street Riverfront Park Change to... (PR Newswire)
Infotainment Aug 22, 2008
HancockTokyo: (L-R) Hollywood stars Will Smith and Charlize Theron pose with Mongolian sumo grand champion Asashoryu on red carpet at the Japanese premiere of their latest movie Hancock. afp. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Read more... Aug 22, 2008
As of today, celebrities confirmed for the broadcast (both for personal appearances or answering telephone calls) include: Casey Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Christina Applegate, Lance Armstrong, Abigail Breslin, Josh Brolin, David Cook, Katie Couric, Dana Delany, Fran Drescher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kirsten Dunst, Elizabeth Edwards, Jon Favreau, America Ferrera, Charles Gibson, Neil Patrick Harris, Salma Hayek, Scarlett Johansson, Masi Oka, Danica Patrick, Christina Ricci, Robin Roberts, Homer... (PNN Online)
Hot. Hotter. Hottest! Aug 21, 2008
Oscar-winner Charlize Theron is touching down in T.O. to promote The Burning Plain ... Charlize Theron seeks safety in post-apocalyptic The Road. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Eva Longoria changes dresses at ALMA Awards Aug 20, 2008
Hollywood actress Charlize Theron recently. After 27 years, actor Robert Wagner has broken his. (Oneindia)
Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Rihanna, Fergie, Miley Cyrus, More Collaborate On Cancer Benefit Single Aug 20, 2008
Among the stars confirmed to either appear or answer phones on the TV broadcast so far are: Casey Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Christina Applegate, Lance Armstrong, Abigail Breslin, Josh Brolin, David Cook, Dana Delany, Fran Drescher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kirsten Dunst, Elizabeth Edwards, Jon Favreau, America Ferrera, Neil Patrick Harris, Salma Hayek, Scarlett Johansson, Masi Oka, Danica Patrick, Christina Ricci, Robin Roberts, Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson, Meryl Streep, Hilary Swank, Charlize... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Christina Applegate Says Shes 100 Percent Cancer-Free Aug 19, 2008
Meryl Streep, Jennifer Aniston and Charlize Theron are also involved in this campaign. The actress is mostly known for her role as Kelly Bundy on the popular 80s and 90s Fox TV series, Married With Children. (eFluxMedia)
Charlize's berry cream Aug 19, 2008
Charlize Theron has splashed out on expensive "super berry" moisturiser. The 33-year-old actress is determined to preserve her youthful appearance and swears by Sugar Acai Age-Delay Body Cream, made from a fruit found in the Amazon jungle. (iAfrica.com)
Complete list of Special Presentation titles Aug 14, 2008
Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger star in Oscar-nominated Guillermo Arriaga's romantic mystery about a one woman's emotional journey to uncover the secret of a past love. Faubourg 36. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
New releases Aug 10, 2008
With Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron, directed by Peter Berg ("The Kingdom"). (92 min., PG-13) (Wesley Morris). (Boston Globe)
This Day in History Aug 7, 2008
Actress Charlize Theron is 33. Worth repeating. (Montana Standard, MT)
Films of the Fall Aug 7, 2008
With Charlize Theron, Viggo Mortensen, Robert Duvall and Guy Pearce. Nov. 26. (The Augusta Chronicle)
First look: 'The Road' is fiction, but the bleak scenery is real Aug 7, 2008
The film, which stars Viggo Mortensen, Charlize Theron and 11-year-old Kodi Smit-McPhee, also was shot in Katrina-ravaged New Orleans and on Mount St. Helens in Washington state for scenes of devastation. But most of the film was shot in and around Pittsburgh. (USA Today -- Life)
Click for Full Story Aug 7, 2008
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Jewelry From the Movie Hancock Aug 4, 2008
Ilias Lalaounis Designed the Jewelry Worn by Charlize Theron. Charlize Theron wore killer gold jewelry in the movie Hancock from the design house of Ilias Lalaounis ... The jewelry Charlize Theron wore in the movie Hancock is an example of classic looks in karated gold jewelry. (Suite101.com)
US star Applegate fighting cancer Aug 4, 2008
Meryl Streep, Jennifer Aniston and Charlize Theron will also appear on the telethon, to be aired simultaneously on US networks CBS, NBC and ABC.. Applegate played Aniston's sister in two episodes of Friends, for which she won an Emmy for best guest appearance. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Beauties run for a cause Aug 4, 2008
Hollywood actresses Meryl Streep, Charlize Theron and Jennifer Aniston are set to appear in a Stand Up To Cancer telethon in an attempt to raise money for cancer research and treatment. Other celebrities to appear on the telethon include Scarlett Johansson, Christina Applegate, America Ferrera and Sally Field, reports China Daily. (Times of India)
The villains we love to hate Aug 1, 2008
Thursday, July 31, 2008. Story last updated at 7/31/2008 - 10:15 am. (Juneau Empire)
Iraq war film tipped for Venice honours Jul 31, 2008
The line-up includes the directorial debut of Mexican screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga, The Burning Plain, starring Kim Basinger and Charlize Theron. It will be as multi-stranded as his previous films, Amores Perros, 21 Grams and Babel. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Charlize doesn't want to be a pin-up! Jul 30, 2008
Actress Charlize Theron says that she wants to lead her life as a good-natured person, and not be a pin-up. I dont think I want to be a pin-up for anything. (India Times, India)
21 films to compete for Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival Jul 30, 2008
Guillermo Arriaga, who wrote 21 Grams, will make his debut as a director with The Burning Plain, starring Kim Bassinger and Charlize Theron as a mother and daughter trying to bond. Arriaga is the only first-time director with a film in competition. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rebecca Romijn, Jerry O'Connell Expecting Twins Jul 29, 2008
" Share: Top Video Showbiz News ADVERTISEMENT The troubled singer is being treated after suffering "a reaction to medication," according to her repThe pop star also says she's "supersorry" for comments about Selena GomezThe 24 star and her boyfriend welcome baby Valentine AnthonyThe Stand Up To Cancer event in September also will feature Charlize Theron, Meryl Streep and David CookThe singer reveals the artwork for her upcoming record Do You Know FNC iMag top videos pet planet ADVERTISEMENT AP... (Fox News)
Miley Cyrus Sorry for Mocking Selena Gomez in YouTube Video Jul 29, 2008
Still, the "Hannah Montana" star told "Extra" that "I don t think there could be a next Miley. I think they should be the next Selena, the next Demi ... and make their own way. Share: Top Video Showbiz News ADVERTISEMENT The troubled singer is being treated after suffering "a reaction to medication," according to her repTh 000028E0 e pop star also says she's "supersorry" for comments about Selena GomezThe 24 star and her boyfriend welcome baby Valentine AnthonyThe Stand Up To Cancer event in... (Fox News)
Rosie's New Show Jul 29, 2008
" But the details weren t so clear then, especially the part of taking over a darkened Broadway theater. Of course, there s been talk of NBC doing some kind of prime-time variety show with Jay Leno once he steps down from the "Tonight" show in May 2009. But there s plenty of room for different types of shows especially since a Rosie program would be New York-centric while Leno remains a West Coaster. Meanwhile, talk of Rosie appearing in the Hollywood Bowl all-star version of "Les Miserables"... (Fox News)
Jennifer Aniston, Meryl Streep Stand Up to Cancer - ET Jul 29, 2008
According to People magazine, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Aniston and Charlize Theron are among the celebs who've agreed to participate in the Stand Up to Cancer telethon, airing September 5 simultaneously on ABC, CBS and NBC.. Scarlett Johansson, Christina Applegate, Sally Field and "American Idol" champ David Cook are also expected to appear on the show, which will raise money for cancer research and treatment. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Tom Cruise's Runaway Mom 'Dead' to Friends Jul 29, 2008
The Stand Up To Cancer event in September also will feature Charlize Theron, Meryl Streep and David Cook. FNC iMag. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
Celebrities vow to conquer cancer with 'Stand Up' performances Jul 29, 2008
Other celebrities confirmed to appear on the broadcast: Christina Applegate, Josh Brolin, Katie Couric, Dana Delany, Fran Drescher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning, Jon Favreau, Charles Gibson, Neil Patrick Harris, Salma Hayek, Masi Oka, Danica Patrick, Christina Ricci, Robin Roberts, Hilary Swank, Charlize Theron, Goran Visnjic and Brian Williams. More talent will be announced later. (USA Today -- Life)
Movie review: ‘Hancock’ falls flat, fizzles out Jul 25, 2008
Hereafter, the film switches gears and focuses on a subplot involving Ray s wife, Mary (Charlize Theron), who provides a link to Hancock s forgotten past which becomes the focus of the last act. Smith and Bateman share enormously appealing screen chemistry which goes a long way in making most of the film rather entertaining. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Feature: The truth about Mandela Jul 20, 2008
Mandela has convinced Will Smith of the value of laughter and made Charlize Theron cry. He has more than 50 honorary degrees but, unlike Kermit the Muppet frog, none in amphibious studies. (iAfrica.com)
New on DVD: Statham pulls off another heist in 'Bank Job' Jul 18, 2008
A loser (Charlize Theron, who also co-produced) leaves a daughter (AnnaSophia Robb) with a brother/uncle (Nick Stahl, again looking in need of three weeks at the health farm). Nothing untoward happens, but there's misery enough when the latter two end up at the ranch of his father (Dennis Hopper, rivaling his Blue Velvet nastiness). (USA Today -- Life)
Mini Movie Reviews Jul 18, 2008
" musical, also wrote the script and fans of the show will be happy to see that it's a faithful translation. (Christy Lemire, Associated Press) 108 min. PG-13. Beechwood: 1:15, 4:30, 7:25 and 9:55 p.m. daily; Carmike: 1:30, 4:30, 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. daily; 12 p.m. Friday only. The Promotion - Oscar-nominated actor, John C. Reilly ("The Ballad of Ricky Bobby") and Seann William Scott ("American Pie") lend their deft comedic touch to the story of two mid-level Chicago supermarket employees - Doug... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Film review: 'Hancock' big at box office Jul 15, 2008
Starring Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, Eddie Marsan and Johnny Galecki. Rated PG-13. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Hot celebs' rise to stardom Jul 14, 2008
Charlize Theron, a South African native came to New York for making it big as a ballerina, but her dream got shattered after a knee injury and she moved to Hollywood to look for an acting break. The break finally came after she had a row in a bank, where she was having problems transferring money from South Africa to Los Angeles. (India Times, India)
Movie review: Late twists hurt Hancock Jul 14, 2008
From the first encounter, Hancock, Ray, and Ray's wife, Mary (Charlize Theron), have tersely passing meatballs at the table, director Peter Berg frames his shots oddly tight on their faces, letting us know that the relationships here are not to be glossed over. Thankfully, the actors are skilled enough to handle the challenge, even in the midst of occurrences as ridiculous as Hancock flinging a child into the air, continuing a conversation, then catching him a few minutes later. (Daily Iowan, IA)
This week's new releases (July 13) Jul 13, 2008
AnnaSophia Robb - ("Bridge to Terabithia") gets help from uncle Nick Stahl in searching for suddenly outta-here mom Charlize Theron. Not so coincidentally, indie soul-searching also ensues. (Boston Globe)
Great stars, weak plotline in ‘Hancock' Jul 13, 2008
It is possible that Hancock is more interest in Embrey's beautiful wife, Mary (Charlize Theron), than he is in cleaning up his act. Regardless, he agrees to spend time in prison for his misdeeds, and Ray gives him a few etiquette lessons and gives him a fancy superhero suit and things begin to turn around. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
MOVIE REVIEW: 'Hancock' delivers more than heroics Jul 13, 2008
However, Hancock soon develops a strange relationship with Ray's wife, Mary (Charlize Theron), one that could cause the downfall of everything he has worked to achieve. "Hancock" retains a nice balance of comedy, drama and action, all combining to equal a great product: a slightly off-kilter superhero movie. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
