Steve Martin Slightly Less Wild And Crazy Nov 26, 2007
(CBS) Steve Martin quit standup forever in 1981, and a whole new generation knows him as a successful movie actor who has played everything from a ditzy detective in "The Pink Panther" to a beleaguered father in "Cheaper by the Dozen.". But stand-up used to be his bread and butter. (CBS News)
A cast of dozens Nov 25, 2007
WASILLA If youre looking for a Steve Martin lookalike in the Valley Performing Art Centers production of Cheaper By The Dozen, youre barking up the wrong family tree ... The novel Cheaper by the Dozen was written by Frank Bunker Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey in 1946 and tells the story of time and motion study and efficiency experts Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Lillian Moller Gilbreth and their 12 eclectic children ... Cheaper By The Dozen is a history lesson... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
It's my parody... Nov 24, 2007
The kind of father Martin plays in Parenthood and its lesser imitations, Father Of The Bride and Cheaper By The Dozen, is the soppy modern kind and is why audiences regard him with such warmth. His own family life was constricted, he says, by the unhappy example set by his parents. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
* Steve Martin's memoirs of an oddly successful career Nov 15, 2007
The kind of father Martin plays in Parenthood and its lesser imitations, Father of the Bride and Cheaper By the Dozen, is the soppy modern kind and is why audiences regard him with such warmth. For 10 years he was married to the English actress Victoria Tennant, with whom he appeared in LA Story. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Levy finds 'Father' at Fox Nov 15, 2007
As a helmer, Levy has a long-standing relationship with Fox, the studio behind "Just Married," "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "Night at the Museum." 21 Laps is in post-production on the Rainn Wilson vehicle "The Rocker" for Fox Atomic and "What Happens in Vegas," starring Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher, for Fox. The shingle is in pre-production on the sequel to "Museum," which Levy will direct and produce for Fox. (Variety)
11-year-old stunt double works with Steve Martin Nov 10, 2007
"He's seen 'Cheaper By the Dozen' (starring Steve Martin) probably a dozen times," said Tim Wells. "It was a lot of fun," said Ryan. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Today in History - Nov. 4 Nov 4, 2007
Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, co-author of "Cheaper by the Dozen," died in Fresno, Calif. at age 98. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
The Game Plan Oct 27, 2007
The mythology is the same as that pedalled each week by women's pulp magazines: they may be fabulously wealthy, beautiful and married to Tom or Brad but they'd really rather be living in a suburban house with a happy mess of kids, like Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt in Cheaper by the Dozen. The ideology would be irrelevant if the movie were funnier but it's just so crushingly obvious and bone-headed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Thelma Lou' leaves Hollywood Oct 4, 2007
Over the next decade, she played a series of daughters: Loretta Young's in "Mother is a Freshman"; Fred MacMurray and Maureen O'Hara's in "Father was a Fullback"; Clifton Webb's oldest in "Cheaper by the Dozen.". She was on hiatus from Disney's "Texas John Slaughter" TV show when she got the call to read for the part of Don Knotts' girlfriend. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Madonna's Fake Judaism Sep 19, 2007
"Everyone I meet talks to me only about that. I am an ambassador for Judaism." Fellow Hollywoodite and faux Kabbalah devotee Ashton Kutcher told Israeli newspapers that Kabbalah made him a better actor -- one shudders to think how much worse "The Butterfly Effect," "The Guardian," "A Lot Like Love," "Cheaper By The Dozen" and "My Boss's Daughter" would have been without Kabbalah to guide Kutcher's masterful performances ... "Everyone I meet talks to me only about that. I am an ambassador for... (Townhall.com)
VPA head targets family-friendly show season Sep 8, 2007
The December performance, typically where young actors test their mettle, will be "Cheaper by the Dozen." The play is based on the novel by Frank Bunker Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey about their childhood as two of a dozen siblings ... After "Cheaper by the Dozen" will be a group of four one-act plays, each by a different director and cast, to kick off the new year. (Anchorage Daily News)
8/19: Hilary Duff Aug 18, 2007
Her role in the upcoming film War, Inc., written and produced by co-star John Cusack, is more conflicted and sexually charged than earlier characters in such movies as Agent Cody Banks, A Cinderella Story and Cheaper by the Dozen. But Duff remains a positive role model, compared with such celebrity counterparts as Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Lee Grant's Outtakes Aug 11, 2007
Did the alleged creative team see 2003's similarly plotted Cheaper by the Dozen 2. Apparently not. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Full Story from Daily Utah Chronicle Aug 8, 2007
Director Adam Shankman (who also choreographed the dancing) previously directed "A Walk to Remember," "The Pacifier" and "Cheaper by the Dozen 2" -- not exactly the brightest of resumes. He seems to have finally found his footing with "Hairspray," maintaining a goofy tone that both mocks and embraces the '60s era. (U-Wire.com)
What are the worst films of all time? Aug 1, 2007
Cheaper by the Dozen 1 ( and 2 for that matter)- I lost respect for Steve Martin after these pieces of crap. And Disney "Part 2" ( like the Lion King 2: Simba's Pride. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Review: 'Hairspray' rises high Jul 25, 2007
Director Adam Shankman has several cheesy skeletons in his closet ("Cheaper by the Dozen 2," for example) but he was a choreographer first, and it shows. He doesn't overdo the cutting on the dance routines but allows us to sit back and savor the dynamics. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Set Visit: Hairspray Jul 22, 2007
Directed by Adam Shankman (Cheaper by the Dozen 2, The Pacifier), the new version promises to take full advantage of the recent resurgence of song-and-dance cinema. Having worked as a choreographer for years before taking a seat in the director's chair, Shankman has a great love for Hairspray's characters, and hopes to create a film which can live up to its predecessors. (IGN FilmForce)
Hairspray **½ Jul 22, 2007
At worst, production number after production number are so lumberingly directed by Adam Shankman, the auteur who gave us Bringing Down the House and Cheaper by the Dozen 2, that they could serve as a How Not to Guide to the Movie Musical. Then again, who but cranky cineastes, their arthritic fingers frozen in mid-snap, really notice such things. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Getting amped for the camp! Jul 21, 2007
But the most surprising name in the credits is Adam Shankman, the director of such lame comedies as Cheaper by the Dozen 2 and The Pacifier. But he's long been a choreographer, and doing both jobs for Hairspray lets him find his mark as a director. (National Post)
Adam Shankman interview excerpts Jul 20, 2007
Best known for a string of hugely profitable big-star comedy vehicles from The Wedding Planner to Cheaper By the Dozen 2, Adam Shankman takes a giant step forward as a director in Hairspray. As he made clear to Sun movie critic Michael Sragow over the phone from London a dozen days ago, nobody could be more pleased than the ebullient Shankman himself. (Baltimore Sun)
Hairspray gets a makeover Jul 19, 2007
He'd moved up recently, helming the comedies Bringing Down the House, The Wedding Planner, Cheaper by the Dozen 2 and The Pacifier, which earned $587 million worldwide. But Hairspray is his true love: the kind of movie musical he grew up adoring. (Houston Chronicle)
Short Cuts - In Theaters: Hairspray (2007) Jul 18, 2007
Known previously for such uninspired, generic dogs as The Pacifier and Cheaper by the Dozen 2, Hairspray makes it appear as if the filmmaker has been holding back all along. Case in point the opening number Good Morning, Baltimore. (PopMatters)
Read the 'Hairspray' review. Jul 17, 2007
Shankman's prior films ("The Wedding Planner," "The Pacifier," "Cheaper by the Dozen 2" ) have tended to be blandly formulaic, but helmer more than rises to this occasion, maintaining the boisterous spirit of "Hairspray's" previous incarnations and packaging it in kitsch windscreen pastels that owe more to the 1955 MGM aesthetic than to MTV. Apart from some over-frenetic editing during "Welcome to the '60s," helmer exhibits a former dancer's welcome respect for letting viewers appreciate... (Variety)
Newsday.com composite Jul 15, 2007
" Within days, Blonsky and her mother, Karen, were en route to Toronto, where they were set up in a two-bedroom apartment. On set, Blonsky shared a "double banger" - studio-speak for a trailer built for two - with Efron, with whom she would collaborate on a screen kiss late in filming. Blonsky was in a dance rehearsal wearing yoga gear when Shankman ("Cheaper by the Dozen 2") interrupted and said, "Your mother's here. " Travolta was in a costume fitting, waiting to meet his daughter-to-be. "I... (Newsday -- Entertainment)
How to make box-office gold Jul 7, 2007
Again, comedies are also contributing to the success of the category, with pics including "Dr. Dolittle," "The Nutty Professor," "Cheaper by the Dozen," and "The Longest Yard" all doing well. TV Shows. (Variety)
Movie mini-reviews 07-05-2007 Jul 6, 2007
So, faster than you can say Steve Martin, it looks like Carell s promising film career has been reduced to the inane shenanigans of Cheaper by the Dozen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution), 1 hour, 28 minutes. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Numerous Fourth of July events on tap Jul 4, 2007
Thomasville On Stage and Company, at 117 S. Broad St. in Thomasville, presents "Cheaper By the Dozen" July 13-14 and July 21-22. Call (229) 226-0863 for performance times and ticket prices. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Hilary Duff living with Dignity Jun 30, 2007
A star since she was 13 and starring in the Disney Channel series "Lizzie McGuire," Duff has also had roles in "The Lizzie McGuire Movie," "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "A Cinderella Story.". As early as five years ago, she was dating singer Aaron Carter, whom she met on the set of "Lizzie McGuire." The entertainment press reported that her heart was broken when Carter left her for fellow teen star Lindsay Lohan. (MSNBC -- News)
Late Rally Lifts Stocks Jun 28, 2007
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005): Sequel to the film version of the 1946 novel that has nothing to do with economies of scale. HBOF, 11:30 a.m.. (SmartMoney)
* Wasting time may not be such a terrible thing Jun 4, 2007
One of my favorite books as a child was Cheaper by the Dozen, the story of Frank Gilbreth Jr, who introduced the idea of efficiency to 20th century America. His time-shaving techniques ran the gamut from a new way of laying bricks to a quicker method of buttoning his vest (bottom to top, saving four seconds). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Hilary Duff: Famous for half her life May 20, 2007
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005) ... Cheaper by the Dozen (2003). (Globe and Mail)
"Shrek the Third" May 18, 2007
The ogre babies look cartoonishly mundane (and a bit like balding, saucer-eyed troll dolls) next to the other characters, and I hope if there's a fourth "Shrek" that it's not a variation on "Cheaper by the Dozen.". Although perhaps we've come to take the animation for granted -- a half-dozen years have passed since the first, after all -- this installment didn't seem as eye-popping or non-stop clever as its predecessors. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
COMMENTARY: Northwestern U. a hotspot for filmmaking May 18, 2007
There are also times when the school turns down a request out of image issues, as in the case of "Cheaper by the Dozen," where the film higher-ups offered to set it at Northwestern. Alan Cubbage, the vice president for university relations, had some concerns about the film. (U-Wire.com)
Carmen Electra joins cast of Christmas movie at West Edmonton Mall May 18, 2007
But she has also appeared in at least three dozen films, including "Scary Movie," "Starsky and Hutch" and "Cheaper by the Dozen 2.". She joins "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost" star Patrick Swayze in the movie about a family's Christmas caper after they move to Canada from Los Angeles. (Canada.com)
Summer stage: Plenty of plays for those hot, hot days May 10, 2007
"After the two dinner theater shows, we are taking the floor back up, putting the seats back in and doing a production of 'Cheaper By The Dozen,'" Hensel says ... WHEN "The Odd Couple" Thursday, July 12 through Sunday, July 22; "Sentimental Journey: A Tribute To The Great Singers of Yesteryear," Aug. 2 through Aug. 12; Hours: Thursday through Saturday, Dinner at 6:30, Show at 8 p.m.; final Sunday matinees lunch at 12:30, show at 2 p.m.;"Cheaper By The Dozen" Aug. 16 - Sunday, Aug. 26. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Two Dulles High students selected for lead roles in local theater's production of "High School Musical" May 5, 2007
Both have performed in several Fort Bend Theatre productions, including "Peter Pan" and "Cheaper by the Dozen." Jessup auditioned with no particular role in mind and experienced a mixture of excitement and nervousness upon learning he had been selected to play the lead male role in the musical. "I was anxious to bring the character to life," Jessup said. (Fort Bend Southwest Sun, TX)
Summer movie preview Apr 29, 2007
Directed by Adam Shankman ("Cheaper by the Dozen 2 "). "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" Adam Sandler and Kevin James as Brooklyn firefighters who pretend to be gay to get better benefits. (Boston Globe)
Hardy Men Overhaul Apr 19, 2007
Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum, Cheaper By the Dozen) is directing; Stiller is producing along with Stuart Cornfeld through their Red Hour Films. The project has been in development for years, and has seen a number of screenwriters come and go. (IGN FilmForce)
Duff goes on with Dignity Apr 10, 2007
" While Duff was able to express different emotions on record, she found it difficult in her acting career, mainly because most of the offered roles kept her in Lizzie McGuire mode, with fluffy, family friendly films like Cheaper by the Dozen. "I really didn't want to do that," says Duff, still frustrated at the thought. "I wanted to challenge myself and do something unexpected, and also wanted to be excited about it. " She even began to doubt her acting skills. "'Nobody thinks I'm good, nobody... (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
That's a Wrap Apr 4, 2007
If any movie was less deserving of a sequel than Cheaper by the Dozen, it was perhaps Are We There Yet. But in the hallowed Hollywood tradition of killing a thing till it s dead, we have for your delectation Are We Done Yet. (San Antonio Current, TX)
'Are We Done Yet?' We can only hope Apr 4, 2007
It's The Money Pit meets Cheaper by the Dozen, but it has a couple of additional assets. Ice Cube, as the harried dad attempting to remodel his dream home, is likable, and co-star John C. McGinley steals the movie with oddball, if not always comical, moments as a real estate agent/contractor/baby whisperer. (USA Today -- Life)
Are We Done Yet? * Apr 4, 2007
Think Steve Martin's Cheaper by the Dozen franchise ... Cheaper by the Dozen I and II made $320-million (U.S.), while Are We There Yet. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
John Cusack Convinces Hilary Duff To Play Pop Star One More Time Mar 16, 2007
Duff had a promising acting career as a teen with "Lizzie McGuire," "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "A Cinderella Story," but as more of her films started underperforming (like her most recent flop "Material Girls"), she was having trouble transitioning to more adult roles. "Nobody thought I could do anything different," she said. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Mouse house makeover Feb 25, 2007
Rudin recently signed a first-look deal with "American Pie" producer Craig Perry, and hired Mark O'Conner -- a former producer and Fox exec who worked on family comedies such as "Cheaper by the Dozen 2" and "Night at the Museum" -- as VP of production. For his part, Aviv enthuses over Rudin, saying that he is "all about quality" and that "we can use his sensibility.". (Variety)
Carmen Electra divorce becomes official Feb 22, 2007
Electra was recently seen in Epic Movie and you can catch Carmen on DVD in dozens of cameos including Scary Movie, Uptown Girls, Dirty Love, Date Movie, Cheaper by the Dozen 2, and Scary Movie 4. She has two more upcoming credits, according to IMDB, including I Want Candy and Last Call at Murray's. (Actress Archives)
Players Workshop excels with original production of 'Dozen' Feb 17, 2007
"Cheaper By The Dozen," a three act comedy by Christopher Sergel, is the weekend fare at the Little Theater on Grove Street ... "Cheaper By The Dozen," directed by Eric Smith, opens tonight and returns Saturday, Sunday, and next weekend ... "Cheaper By The Dozen," this original version, is a must see. (The Hawk Eye)
Rudin taps production veepee Feb 15, 2007
He also was an exec at 20th Century Fox, where he worked on such films as "Cheaper by the Dozen 2," "Night at the Museum" and "Reno: 911! Miami.". Date in print: Thurs. (Variety)
Superhero Or Super Zero: What If Johnny Depp Played Batman? Feb 9, 2007
"I'm quite proud of the screenplay I turned in. I threw my heart into it and I genuinely think it would've been the basis of a groundbreaking film. But as of now, the studio is heading off in a completely different direction." The studio instead decided to bring in family-friendly comedy director Shawn Levy ("Cheaper By the Dozen"), but Goyer would've told a more dramatic tale showing both Barry Allen and Wally West as the fleet-footed hero. Ryan Reynolds was all-but-certain to play the title... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Washington diaryMatt Frei visits the city that has two chances to produce a president Feb 8, 2007
The line-up of candidates on both sides looks like a remake of "Cheaper by the Dozen". At the last count there were more than 12 hopefuls who had officially declared or set up that wonderful euphemism of campaign politics: the exploratory committee. (BBC News -- Americas)
Tom, Ben to star as comedy brothers? Feb 7, 2007
The director is responsible for Stillers current hit A Night at The Museum as well as Steve Martins The Pink Panther and Cheaper By the Dozen. The Hardy Boys novels have previously been recreated as TV shows. (iAfrica.com)
Shawn Levy steps in to helm The Flash Feb 7, 2007
"I am sad to say that my version of 'The Flash' is dead at WB. The God's honest truth is that WB and myself simply couldn't agree on what would make for a cool Flash film. I'm quite proud of the screenplay I turned in. I threw my heart into it, and I genuinely think it would've been the basis of a groundbreaking film. But as of now, the studio is heading off in a completely different direction."Shawn Levy is mostly known for comedy, having directed The Pink Panther and Cheaper by the Dozen... (Actress Archives)
Hardy Boys II Men: Cruise & Stiller at Fox? Feb 7, 2007
Tentatively titled "The Hardy Men" -- a comedy that would be directed by Stiller's director on "A Night At the Museum," Shawn Levy ("The Pink Panther," "Cheaper By the Dozen"). "The Hardy Boys" detective novels date back to 1927, though a variety of ghost writers using the pen name of Franklin W. Dixon kept Frank and Joe Hardy perpetual teenagers. (TMZ.com)
Museum Director on Flash Feb 6, 2007
With credits such as Cheaper by the Dozen and The Pink Panther, questions have already begun to be raised by fans as to what direction Levy will take DC's famous speedster in on the big screen. As , Goyer had "quietly" left the project some months ago, but only just announced the move on Friday in the wake of filmmaker Joss Whedon's revealing that he had left another Warner Bros. (IGN FilmForce)
Look for Petersen's return to 'CSI,' 'Untouchables' on DVD Feb 4, 2007
A: She has appeared in some, including "Grandview, U.S.A.," "The Package," "Hellraiser: Inferno," "Hostage" and "Cheaper by the Dozen 2." By far, though, the bulk of her work has been on television. Other than her Emmy-winning "Housewives" portrayal of Mrs. McCluskey, she's best-known for having played Oval Office receptionist Mrs. Landingham on "The West Wing.". (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Movie File: 'Hairspray,' Pierce Brosnan, Kristen Stewart & More Jan 31, 2007
"John Travolta is extremely funny in this movie. Every day we worked together on the set I just laughed my ass off, because he's just so funny and he's cute. He has, like, the cutest booty in this this woman's suit and the nicest legs! All the ladies on the set were jealous of his ... um, legs." Directed by Adam Shankman ("The Pacifier," "Cheaper by the Dozen 2"), the flick is an adaptation of the musical based on the classic John Waters movie and casts Travolta in the role traditionally played... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Fox's big toon-up Jan 30, 2007
Vanessa Morrison will take over Meledandri's duties, moving from her post as a senior VP of production at 20th Century Fox, where she's overseen CGI-intensive and family-oriented pics such as the "Garfield" pics, "Dr. Dolittle" and the "Cheaper by the Dozen" franchise. A 12-year veteran of Fox, she'll report to Parker. (Variety)
Fox Filmed Entertainment Promotes Key Production Executives Jan 30, 2007
Hutch Parker, whose Twentieth Century Fox division delivered over $2 billion dollars worldwide box office for movies released in 2006, has been elevated to Vice Chairman, Twentieth Century Fox Film Group, adding oversight of Fox Animation to his stewardship of TCF. During Parker's tenure, TCF has had five record years in a row and produced numerous blockbusters including the hugely successful X-Men franchise, Night At The Museum, Borat, I Robot, The Day After Tomorrow, Dodgeball, Alien vs.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
We, the aggrieved, protest Jan 29, 2007
He has a career only because 61-year-old Steve Martin is getting too old to crank out junk like "Parenthood," "Father of the Bride," and "Cheaper by the Dozen.". How do earnest, not-so-funny-joke-telling middle managers feel, seeing themselves depicted on TV by a clown like Steve Carell of "The Office". (Boston Globe -- Living)
Classic play finds humor in real family Jan 25, 2007
Cheaper by the Dozen is based on a book by Ernestine Gilbreth Carey and Frank B. Gilbreth Jr., two of the Gilbreth children ... Melissa Foster plays Ernestine, and Andres Salgado plays Frank Jr. This production of Cheaper by the Dozen is directed by Joe Long.. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Razzie Awards 'Honor' Hollywood's Worst Jan 23, 2007
Her worst-actress competitors: Jessica Alba for "Fantastic Four" and "Into the Blue," Hilary Duff for "Cheaper by the Dozen 2" and "The Perfect Man," Jennifer Lopez for "Monster-in-Law" and Tara Reid for "Alone in the Dark.". Paris Hilton received two nominations, worst supporting actress for "House of Wax" and most tiresome tabloid target. (Newsmax)
Duff stalker jailed Jan 21, 2007
Duff, who rose to fame in the Disney children's TV series Lizzie McGuire, has appeared in such movies as the Cheaper By the Dozen comedies and Material Girls. She has also topped the US pop album charts. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Family movies to check out Jan 4, 2007
Cheaper by the Dozen 1 & 2 (2003, 2005). My family can't watch either of these movies without having to watch it again the next day. (Buffalo News)
