Television movies for the week of Sept. 2 Sep 2, 2007
TV Movies: Sept. 2-8. G = General audiences PG = Parental Guidance PG-13 = Not recommended for preteens R = Restricted audience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Paramount gets tough with Santa myth Feb 28, 2007
Paramount Pictures and producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura have optioned the novel "Kringle" by Tony Abbott, and attached Mark Dindal ("Chicken Little") to direct the family adventure film ... Dindal directed and received story credit for Disney's CG pic "Chicken Little" and is developing "Sherlock's Secretary" at Walden Media. (Variety)
So how adorable is Zach Braff? Sep 17, 2006
Braff's breakout film, ``Garden State," was about the large baggage. In that impressive, semiautobiographical 2004 work, which marked the New Jersey native's feature debut as a writer-director, Braff played a confused, over-medicated actor derailed by a family tragedy. It was a quieter portrait, but not unrelated to his current role and most others on his resume. Braff's forte is playing funny-cute guys who are stunted and flawed but somehow heroic, from J.D. on ``Scrubs" right down to a cartoon... (Boston Globe -- Living)
A charming sort of cad Sep 11, 2006
Braff went after the role after a hiatus in movie-making (except for being the lead voice in Chicken Little). He has come to the Toronto International Film Festival with obviously unfeigned enthusiasm for this movie, directed by actor Tony Goldwyn. (Toronto Star -- Arts)
Fletch Lives Again: Zach Braff Admits There May Be Some Bad Pseudonyms In His Future Aug 23, 2006
BEVERLY HILLS, California One can imagine Irwin M. Fletcher himself on the case, disguised as a stagehand sporting a bad moustache, or maybe a "Chicken Little" animator with an Afro. No matter how devious his undercover attempts. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Small wonder Jul 24, 2006
"Chicken Little:" Popular children's story was finally adapted (sort of) to the big screen in '05 featuring the voices of Zach Braff and Don Knotts. "The Iron Giant:" The 1999 film, about a giant metal machine that drops from the sky and scares a small town in Maine in 1958, is based on book by British poet laureate Ted Hughes. (Florida Today)
Last Comic Standing: Episode 3 Jun 7, 2006
Round one of the comic semi-finals begins, with special appearances by celebrity judges Kathy Griffin (Bravo's "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D List," NBC's "Suddenly Susan"), Garry Marshall ("Chicken Little," "The Princess Diaries I & II") and Tim Meadows ("The Benchwarmers," NBC's "Saturday Night Live"). Top comedians perform their funniest routines, with each hoping to secure a spot as a final contestant competing for the title of "Last Comic Standing." Anthony Clark hosts the Emmy-nominated... (KRNV.com, NV)
Magic returns in 'Kingdom Hearts II' May 2, 2006
As with the original title, this Japanese-made adventure is an odd yet successful fusion of more than a 100 Disney characters -- such as Donald Duck, Scar (from "The Lion King"), Mulan, Chicken Little and Stitch (from "Lilo & Stitch") -- with some of the stars from the "Final Fantasy" games, along with new heroes, too ... Along with Osment, you may recognize other celebrity voices including James Woods ("Ghosts of Mississippi," "Salvador"), Christopher Lee ("Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the... (CNN -- Tech)
Melt for 'Kingdom Hearts' Apr 25, 2006
As with the original title, this Japanese-made adventure is an odd yet successful fusion of more than a 100 Disney characters such as Donald Duck, Scar (from The Lion King ), Mulan, Chicken Little and Stitch (from Lilo & Stitch ) with some of the stars from the Final Fantasy games, along with new heroes, too ... Along with Osment, you may recognize other celebrity voices including James Woods (Ghosts of Mississippi,Salvador ), Christopher Lee (Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith,Lord of... (USA Today -- Tech)
An Epic Journey Begins as Kingdom Hearts II Ships in North America Mar 29, 2006
In addition, many of the original Disney film voice actors are reprising their role for this project, including Ming-Na ("ER," "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within") as Mulan, James Woods ("Be Cool") as the villain Hades and Zach Braff ("Scrubs") as Chicken Little ... The game features more than 100 Disney characters, including the new additions of Chicken Little, Stitch from Lilo and Stitch and one of Disney's favorite villains, Pete. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Chicken Little springs onto DVD Mar 21, 2006
Chicken Little springs onto DVD - DVDs - MSNBC.com ... Chicken Little springs onto DVD ... Walt DisneyZach Braff provides the voice of "Chicken Little.". (MSNBC -- Movies)
No blue ribbons for 'Chicken Little' Mar 21, 2006
We're not fibbing: "Chicken Little" lays an egg ... No blue ribbons for 'Chicken Little ... The release of Chicken Little (Rated G, Walt Disney Studios/Buena Vista, $29. (Miami Herald)
Rubbery half-term treat Feb 12, 2006
Chicken Little gets ready for action ... Film review: Those who doubted that Disney could possibly survive without Pixar's skill in computer animation have seen non-Pixar Chicken Little flourish at the American box office ... What it has, however, is pace and a suitable sense of fun as Chicken Little persuades the animal inhabitants of Oaky Oaks that the sky is falling in and gets laughed out of his paranoid senses when it doesn't. (This is London)
Square Enix and Disney's Buena Vista Games Unveil All-Star Voice Cast for Kingdom Hearts II Feb 9, 2006
In addition, many of the original Disney film star voice actors are reprising their role for this project, including Ming-Na ("ER," "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within") as Mulan, James Woods ("Be Cool"), returning as the villain Hades and Zach Braff ("Scrubs") as Chicken Little ... New Disney additions to the sequel include Chicken Little and Stitch from Disney's Lilo and Stitch as summons as well as one of Disney's favorite villains, Pete. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Good Charlotte's 'Future' And Jennifer Aniston's 'Friends' Get Sundance Started Jan 21, 2006
" "It's an opportunity to have more of a real voice," chimed in Joan Cusack ("Chicken Little"), with her arms around her "Friends With Money" co-stars. "[Director] Nicole [Holofcener] has a great women's voice. " "A unique voice that normally doesn't always get enough financing," finished Jennifer Aniston. "Here's where you get to do all that. (MTV -- News)
