O'Brien's beat blog Jul 21, 2008
Dude, did you not see Daniel Day-Lewis, in either Gangs of New York (as the Butcher) or in There Will Be Blood ... Daniel Day-Lewis is a GREAT actor ... I am not going to argue that Daniel Day-Lewis hasn t been unbelievable. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
REACTIONS: What you had to say about 'Dark Knight' Jul 21, 2008
I would say that this is on par with Daniel Day-Lewis' performance in last year's There Will Be Blood ... "If Mr. Ledger does not win an Oscar, I'll eat my shorts. With all of the hype, I thought I'd be disappointed. (But) his performance was one of the best acting performances I have ever witnessed and I am a 43-year-old movie nut. I actually cannot remember another acting performance that captivating; perhaps Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood comes close. Comparing this performance to... (USA Today)
Showtime Emphasizing Original Programming Jul 21, 2008
The deal will bring approximately 95 films to Showtime viewers, including the upcoming Daniel Day-Lewis and Nicole Kidman star vehicle Nine and the recently announced Quentin Tarantino-directed epic Inglorious Bastards, over a several year period beginning next year. Blank says the pay cable network didn't need to strike the Weinstein deal as early as it did--Showtime will still air new features from the former three studios into 2011--but did so because it was opportune. (Forbes -- Business)
The spy master is coming to Portsmouth Jul 20, 2008
SILVA: My fave, Daniel Day-Lewis. HERALD: Your tour is mostly major cities plus Portsmouth. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fergie to join the cast of musical Nine Jul 19, 2008
The musical revolves around the women in the life of the male lead character, Guido Contini, who will be played by two-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis. The show is loosely based on the life of Italian director Federico Fellini, and inspired by his masterpiece, 8. (MSNBC -- News)
Dark Knight review: Yep, Heath Ledger is that good Jul 18, 2008
A witty, vibrant cant-take-my-eyes-off-it performance like Robert Downey Jr.s in Iron Man (or even Daniel Day-Lewis overpowering turn in There Will Be Blood) with a thoroughly impressive and unrelenting action film behind it. Christopher Nolan takes us around the world with so many heroes, villains, old faces, new faces, funny faces - its dizzying. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Dark Knight' Jul 17, 2008
It's a completely different role, of course, but Ledger gives himself as completely to the Joker as Daniel Day-Lewis did to his morally bankrupt oilman in his Oscar-winning turn in There Will Be Blood. Whatever trepidations Ledger may have had about taking on such an iconic role, he blows past them brilliantly, carrying The Dark Knight along with him. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Wicked' Movie on the Way? Jul 17, 2008
Platt is currently working on the movie version of the musical Nine, starring Nicole Kidman, Daniel Day-Lewis and Penelope Cruz. COPYRIGHT 2008 WORLD ENTERTAINMENT NEWS NETWORK LTD. All Global Rights Reserved. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Weinstein, Showtime Pact Jul 16, 2008
The new output deal is effective with TWC's 2009 release schedule and includes such highly anticipated films as Nine, directed by Rob Marshall and featuring an all-star cast including Daniel Day-Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Marion Cotillard, Penelope Cruz, Judi Dench and Sophia Loren, and Quentin Tarantino's Inglorious Bastards. "This exclusive agreement with The Weinstein Company will deliver our subscribers an enormous and diverse slate of films at a price to SHOWTIME that is consistent with today's... (IGN FilmForce)
Oscars flop in TV ratings | Media Jul 16, 2008
The Coen brothers won best picture with No Country For Old Men, while Daniel Day-Lewis won the best actor award for his performance in There Will Be Blood. Other winners included British actress Tilda Swinton, who won best supporting actress for her role in Michael Clayton, and Spaniard Javier Bardem, named best actor in a supporting role for No Country For Old Men. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Oscars in the wings: Nerves, tears and cheers just offstage Jul 16, 2008
Best-director presenter Martin Scorsese was waiting for Daniel Day-Lewis as the There Will Be Blood actor walked offstage with his best-actor trophy. The two are old friends. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
City-inspired author looks back on busy year Jul 16, 2008
"The most exciting news is that Ewan McGregor has attached himself to the script of 'A Prayer for the Dying' (his 1999 novel). Amazing, since he, along with Ed Norton and Daniel Day-Lewis, was on my wish list of actors to play Jacob.". He also edited The Vietnam Reader, which is a 1998 anthology about the Vietnam conflict. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Kidman, Urban have no plans to sell tot shots Jul 16, 2008
The family will then reportedly head to London where Kidman is slated to begin filming the musical Nine, alongside Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Judi Dench, Sophia Loren, Penelope Cruz and the newly cast Kate Hudson. 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- News)
Giving voice to the villain presents quite the acting challenge Jul 16, 2008
"Daniel Day-Lewis and Javier Bardem won Oscars with voices that were hard to place," Mason says. "It can give your characters a sense of isolation.". (USA Today)
Continuereading Jul 15, 2008
Hudson joins a host of Hollywood heavyweights, with Oscar winners Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman and Judi Dench all taking starring roles in the movie. COPYRIGHT 2008 WORLD ENTERTAINMENT NEWS NETWORK LTD. All Global Rights Reserved. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Kate Gets 'nine' Jul 14, 2008
KATE Hudson has beaten out Sienna Miller and Anne Hathaway for the role of Stephanie in "Nine," the movie version of the Broadway musical, starring Daniel Day-Lewis as a man who loves women. Hudson joins a stellar cast, including Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, So phia Loren and Judi Dench. (New York Post -- Gossip)
More Actors Who Never Won an Oscar Jul 14, 2008
In 1969, he lost to sentimental favorite John Wayne (True Grit) and in 2007 to Daniel Day-Lewis (There Will Be Blood). As of 2008, O Toole has completed one more movie and is scheduled to appear in five more. (Suite101.com)
A Miller's tale Jul 13, 2008
Rebecca Miller with Daniel Day-Lewis at the Oscars in February ... The wife of Daniel Day-Lewis, she watched her husband collect best-actor awards for his role in There Will Be Blood, first at the BAFTAs, where he thanked "Sergeant-Major Miller", then a couple of weeks later at the Oscars. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
What did Tom send for new mum Nicole? Jul 13, 2008
Kidman will live in the British capital for three months while she films the movie version of the musical Nine with Daniel Day-Lewis and Penelope Cruz. Rehearsals for the $90 million movie had been pushed back to give Kidman time with her newborn daughter. (NEWS.com.au)
Urban buys Kidman $73K ring Jul 5, 2008
The star who previously showed off her vocal talents in films Moulin Rouge and Happy Feet will be performing a duet with co-star Penelope Cruz, as well as other numbers with Daniel Day-Lewis and Marion Cotillard. Nine was originally a theater production about famed Italian director Guido Contini and his colorful love life. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars Jul 4, 2008
Oscars Behind The Scenes: Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Kiss With Clooney; Tilda Swinton Is Ready To Party ... " Academy voters were also happy to slurp up Daniel Day-Lewis' milkshake, surprising no one by giving the British Method actor his second Oscar for "There Will Be Blood ... Daniel Day-Lewis embraces George Clooney at the 2008 Oscars. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Could Heath Ledger really win an Oscar? Jul 4, 2008
The last two years have brought Oscar wins by Forest Whitaker as brutal dictator Idi Amin in "The Last King of Scotland," Tilda Swinton as a murderously ruthless attorney in "Michael Clayton," Daniel Day-Lewis as a savage oilman in "There Will Be Blood" and Javier Bardem as a psychopathic killer in "No Country for Old Men.". "When a performance as a villain is that memorable, it can be held up as being that much more special," said Chuck Walton, managing editor of online movie-ticket site... (CNN -- Law)
Ledger's Joker has Oscar buzz Jul 2, 2008
The last two years have brought Oscar wins by Forest Whitaker as brutal dictator Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland, Tilda Swinton as a murderously ruthless attorney in Michael Clayton, Daniel Day-Lewis as a savage oilman in There Will Be Blood and Javier Bardem as a psychopathic killer in No Country for Old Men. When a performance as a villain is that memorable, it can be held up as being that much more special, said Chuck Walton, managing editor of online movie-ticket site Fandango. (KHOU.com, TX)
Timur Bekmambetov on 'Wanted' Jun 28, 2008
Platt is prepping the Rob Marshall musical "Nine" with Daniel Day-Lewis, while Bekmambetov is a producer on "9," an animated film directed by Shane Acker. Bekmambetov says he isn't yet ready to direct "Twilight Watch," the third and final installment in his franchise. (Variety)
Kidman in 'great shape' pre-birth Jun 28, 2008
Daniel Day-Lewis also stars in the film, which starts rehearsals in August, and Rob claims his leading man is a great dancer. He said: "This man knows how to kick it.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
VH1 and the Broadcast Film Critics Association Set the Date for the 14th Annual 'Critics' Choice Awards' Jun 24, 2008
Also appearing on the show: Angelina Jolie for "A Mighty Heart," Brad Pitt, Don Cheadle, Sean Penn, the cast of "Hairspray" including Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonksy, Amanda Bynes, Brittany Snow and Elijah Kelly, Adam Shankman, Casey Affleck, Javier Bardem, the cast of "Juno" including Ellen Page, Allison Janney, Russ Smith, Lianne Halfon and JK Simmons, AnnaSophia Robb, Leslie Man, Julian Schnabel for "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly," David Silverman, Matt Groening, Mike Scully, Eddie Vedder,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Leibovitz: this time it's personal Jun 19, 2008
"Leibovitz does have her detractors and was recently caught up in a fuss over the shot of a tousled Miley Cyrus and the teenage Hannah Montana TV star's naked back and shoulders. Cyrus later put out a statement apologising to her fans.There was also the row in the UK last year when a promotional film for a BBC documentary on the Queen was misleadingly edited to make it look like the monarch walked off in a huff when being photographed by Leibovitz, costing BBC1 controller Peter Fincham his job.... (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
'Million Dollar Legs' Actress Cyd Charisse Dies Jun 18, 2008
The charge is being led by Daniel Day-Lewis and Julie Christie. Sky's Matt Smith caught up with some of those hoping to bag a gong. (Sky News)
Richard and Judy shortlist Arthur Miller's daughter's first novel Jun 16, 2008
Actress Rebecca, 45, the wife of actor Daniel Day-Lewis, is also a scriptwriter. Advertisement. (Mirror.co.uk)
A passion project gets beaten to the punch Jun 11, 2008
Over the years, a host of actors had shown interest, including Robin Williams, Kevin Spacey, Daniel Day-Lewis, Kevin Kline, James Woods, Richard Gere, and Steve Carell. The project's ups and downs are a vintage illustration of the bumpy, often unpredictable path movies take on their way to marketplace. (Boston Globe)
Keira Knightley to reprise Audrey Hepburn role in My Fair Lady remake Jun 8, 2008
Keira Knightley and Daniel Day-Lewis, two of the biggest names in British cinema, are being lined up to star in a film remake of the musical My Fair Lady. The two stars are set to take on the roles of Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins, which were given notable treatments by Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn in the 1964 Oscar-winning classic. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Critic's corner Jun 3, 2008
But director Jim Sheridan and Daniel Day-Lewis are the big guns here, working with complete trust to present the freest, fiercest, most exposed performance of Day-Lewis's career. (R; runs through June 18). (Boston Globe)
The New Hollywood May 18, 2008
My Left Foot received its share of criticism for not using a disabled actor, but it also received praise for Daniel Day-Lewis very realistic portrayal of cerebral palsy. There have been a number of other Hollywood-produced movies featuring characters with disabilities, most of them portrayed by actors without disabilities. (Suite101.com)
Capturing the stars May 16, 2008
Daniel Day-Lewis is a good example of that. Share this on. (CNN -- International)
Wives Collide May 16, 2008
His "Nine" replacement has been named: Daniel Day-Lewis. "Nine" is a musical. (Fox News)
SNL's Bill Hader boards comedy 'Express' May 16, 2008
He has propositioned Lindsay Lohan as one-half of the Laser Cats and performed as Dave Matthews, Vincent Price and Daniel Day-Lewis. But his film profile keeps growing. (USA Today -- Life)
Day-Lewis Joining Nine? May 15, 2008
May 14, 2008 - Daniel Day-Lewis is reportedly in talks to replace fellow Oscar winner Javier Bardem in the big screen version of the musical Nine. of the project earlier this month. (IGN FilmForce)
Exclusive Interview : Rachael Taylor May 15, 2008
Daniel Day-Lewis to replace Javier Bardem in "Nine". "The A-Team" has its B.A Baracus. (Moviehole)
News from backstage at the Oscars May 15, 2008
EW.com's reporter was backstage as Daniel Day-Lewis, Javier Bardem, the folks from ''Once,'' and all the winners met the press at the 80th Academy Awards ... Daniel Day-Lewis, and Once stars Mark. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
The right fit for Levi May 4, 2008
With things looking up, Levi is encouraged to dream of a career in the class of Tom Hanks, and to hope for a chance to work with director Paul Thomas Anderson (having just seen There Will Be Blood and been absolutely impressed with Daniel Day-Lewis performance). At the same time, Levi says he is content with just reaching out and touching his audience through whatever medium or genre. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tap that potential May 2, 2008
Movies such as Nell, starring Jodie Foster; The Last of the Mohicans, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks; and Bull Durham, starring Kevin Costner, were filmed entirely or partially in North Carolina. It s an idea worth exploring. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Film crews are back in town May 2, 2008
Ms. Miller, the Roxbury resident who is the daughter of the late playwright Arthur Miller, filmed scenes in New Milford for her 2005 release "The Ballad of Jack and Rose," which starred her husband, actor Daniel Day-Lewis, and actor Camilla Rose in a film that developed the relationship between a dying father and his daughter. Ms. Miller and Mr. Day-Lewis, who continue to live on the late playwright's estate, have two young sons. (New Milford Times, CT)
The Culture Gabfest Blog May 2, 2008
Daniel Day-Lewis' Saturday Night Live's Lindsay Lohan's Julia Turner's with Amanda Fortini. Posted by Andy Bowers on Feb. 28 at 3:07 p.m.. (Slate)
TV Lookout: Highlights March 13-19 Apr 13, 2008
In 1985 it was turned into a hit film starring a young Daniel Day-Lewis. Now "A Room With a View," E.M. Forster's sweet, funny romantic novel, has been newly adapted by Andrew Davies (four of the films in PBS' "The Complete Jane Austen") for "Masterpiece Classic." This charming 90-minute "Room" stars Elaine Cassidy as Lucy, the passionate but callow young English tourist taking the Grand Tour of Europe with her prim chaperone (Charlotte Bartlett). (Newsmax)
I'm non-sticking with you! Apr 12, 2008
It would be Hansel l. Like the frail, helpless children who have been abandoned in the deep, dark forest, Keanu has been left to fend for himself in a menacing netherworld dominated by Jack Nicholson, Robert De Niro, Johnny Depp, Al Pacino, Daniel Day-Lewis, Russell Crowe and the Big Bad Wolf. When we go to see his movies, we are not rooting for him to prevail. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Freddy Krueger director to film in town Apr 12, 2008
Mr. Esposito also mentioned what he termed a strong likelihood that another feature film-the work of Rebecca Miller, the wife of actor Daniel Day-Lewis and daughter of the late playwright Arthur Miller of Roxbury-might shoot for three to five days on Bridge Street at the end of April or the beginning of May. "We'll have Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder," said Mr. Esposito of the Ms. Miller's film, with the possibility that locations would also include Bank Street. (New Milford Times, CT)
Crying at the movies OK, so just go with the flow Apr 12, 2008
THERE WILL BE BLOOD Daniel Day-Lewis won the best actor Academy Award for his ferocious performance as hard-bitten, driven independent oilman Daniel Plainview in Paul Thomas Anderson's early-20th-century saga. Only the two-disc DVD edition contains these special features: a slideshow of vintage images selected by director Anderson that inspired the movie's look, a documentary on the making of the film, two deleted scenes and a selection of the movie's daily rushes. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Oscar-winner, monster and witty ditties Apr 11, 2008
There Will Be Blood'' (R) -- Daniel Day-Lewis plays oilman Daniel Plainview and gives an Oscar-winning performance that can only be described as volcanic. It starts off quietly -- there's no actual dialogue in the first 15 minutes of the film -- and gradually builds in thunder and intensity until the final half hour, when he throws off all restraint and goes merrily mad, lashing out at everyone and everything in sight. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
New on DVD: There is a well of talent in 'Blood' Apr 11, 2008
Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis is so powerful that he almost overpowers a quantum leap (in terms of ambitious subject matter) for the great Paul Thomas Anderson ... Seeing black: Daniel Day-Lewis. (USA Today -- Life)
DVD reviews: 'Will Be Blood,' 'Walk Hard' Apr 11, 2008
Daniel Day-Lewis turns in the performance of a lifetime as oil baron Daniel Plainview in "There Will Be Blood." ... There Will Be BloodDaniel Day-Lewis drank Paul Danos milkshake and earned another Academy Award as a flamboyant, acquisitive and more than a little crazy oil pioneer in Paul Thomas Andersons saga of early 20th-century greed and corruption. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Daniel Day-Lewis bloody good as ruthless oil baron Apr 11, 2008
Daniel Day-Lewis bloody good as ruthless oil baron ... Daniel Day-Lewis bloody good as ruthless oil baron ... Daniel Day-Lewis: can we just hand the man a statuette every time he appears in a film. (Vancouver Courier)
IMMIGRANT MATTERS Apr 10, 2008
In snarky hands, Streep and Quinn would be wildly villainous (modern-day relatives of Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood or one of Michael Clayton s bureaucratic crazies). It s credit to both Streep and Quinn s integrity that Dark Matter uncovers the natural instincts and social foibles that underpin racism. (New York Press)
Depp to marry his longtime love Apr 9, 2008
Hes a well-respected actor in his own right, but Ewan McGregor finds his acting chops lacking when compared to Daniel Day-Lewis. Theres a depth to (Daniels) work that means Ive got a long way to go, the actor admitted in a quote posted to. (MSNBC -- News)
Shooting 'Star Wars,' immersed in 'Blood' Apr 9, 2008
That kind of inventiveness can be seen all over "Blood." Daniel Day-Lewis' Oscar-winning performance as oilman Daniel Plainview, though at times almost operatic, was carefully calibrated. "He saw from the very beginning that the imposing nature of this guy would overwhelm" the film if allowed to go unchecked, Elswit says. (CNN -- Showbiz)
'Young at Heart'isa Can't Miss Apr 7, 2008
The working title of There Will Be Blood probably should have been There Will Be an Oscar for Daniel Day-Lewis because that was really the message that gushed out of that well ... But most of all, it has Daniel Day-Lewis, which is the mother lode. (MSNBC -- News)
Oscars flop in TV ratings | Media Apr 6, 2008
The Coen brothers won best picture with No Country For Old Men, while Daniel Day-Lewis won the best actor award for his performance in There Will Be Blood. Other winners included British actress Tilda Swinton, who won best supporting actress for her role in Michael Clayton, and Spaniard Javier Bardem, named best actor in a supporting role for No Country For Old Men. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
'Blood' draws in viewers with great performances Apr 6, 2008
Daniel Day-Lewis tackled Sinclair Lewis and landed "There Will Be Blood." Good. The difference lies in trust. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
OSCAR IN THEM THAR HILLS Apr 6, 2008
Daniel Day-Lewis' performance as slippery oilman Daniel Plainview may just be good enough to make up for any deficiencies in your home theater ... "You hear all the stories about Daniel's persona on the set. He speaks in a whisper when he's not on camera. He doesn't like to hear his own voice. He's not doing the character when he's off camera, but he's not doing Daniel Day-Lewis, either."There is a feeling you get from being around him that there is something going on underneath that I've never... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
GQ: Bond Actor Daniel Craig Is 'Britain's Best Dressed... Apr 2, 2008
Others in the top 10 were actors Jude Law, James McAvoy and Daniel Day-Lewis, Reuters reported. Prince William was also recognized by the magazine, but landed on the opposite side of the catwalk he was named Britain's 16th worst dressed man, the news agency reported. (Fox News)
On 'Sweeney' DVD, There Will Be Blood Apr 1, 2008
Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis is an oil man on a mission in the exceptional "," coming to DVD next Tuesday. For a full calendar of what's coming in the weeks ahead, click. (Washington Post)
Oscars in the wings: Nerves, tears and cheers just offstage Apr 1, 2008
Best-director presenter Martin Scorsese was waiting for Daniel Day-Lewis as the There Will Be Blood actor walked offstage with his best-actor trophy. The two are old friends. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Hollywood A-Listers Prove Ignorance in Supporting... Mar 31, 2008
On Oscar night Penn and I had an unpleasant exchange about the political prisoners of the Chavez government which he ended by walking away and repeating, like a mantra, the name of one of the evening s Academy Award recipients, Daniel Day-Lewis, over and over again in what seemed like the equivalent of a child putting his hands over his ears and belting la-la-la-la-la-la. I can t hear you. (Fox News)
BY GEORGE, HE STILL GOT IT? Mar 30, 2008
It might be time for Clooney to lay low and go drink a milkshake with the publicity-averse Daniel Day-Lewis. Posted: March 28, 2008 | Comments: 1. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Movies that reflect life's grim realities Mar 28, 2008
Each of these films was justly rewarded with Oscars: Daniel Day-Lewis of There Will Be Blood for best actor, Bardem for best supporting actor, Tilda Swinton for her portrayal in Michael Clayton of a strung-out, guilt-ridden lawyer, and No Country for best film, best direction and screen adaptation. I have no quarrel with any of that. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Mini movie reviews Mar 28, 2008
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