700,000 stake hope in Dylan film Jun 20, 2008
FILMS BACKED Flick starring Faye Dunaway, shot in Wales Hunger, post-production in Wales Big Nothing starring David Schwimmer, shot in Cardiff In Prison My Whole Life, directed by Marc Evans Nightwatching directed by Peter Greenaway, filmed in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire Abraham's Point starring McKenzie Crook, filmed in Wales Welsh Creative IP Fund supported films, source Finance Wales. The fund has also been used to support a forthcoming video game for the Microsoft Xbox 360 console. (BBC News -- UK)
Who's your TV daddy? Jun 15, 2008
Ross Geller (David Schwimmer, "Friends"). Honorable mention: Alan Harper (Jon Cryer, "Two and a Half Men"); George Lopez ("The George Lopez Show"). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Madagascar 2 Poster, Cast Jun 6, 2008
Ben Stiller returns as Alex the lion, Chris Rock as Marty the zebra, David Schwimmer as Melman the giraffe, Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria the hippo, Sacha Baron Cohen as King Julien the lemur king, Cedric The Entertainer as Maurice (Julien's advisor) and Andy Richter as Mort are reprising their roles. Oh yes, and the penguins are back. (Suite101.com)
DreamWorks Animation Releases Cast Line-Up Into the Wild of 'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' Jun 5, 2008
The original cast from "Madagascar," including Ben Stiller as Alex the lion, Chris Rock as Marty the zebra, David Schwimmer as Melman the giraffe, Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria the hippo, Sacha Baron Cohen as King Julien the lemur king, Cedric The Entertainer as Maurice, Julien's advisor and Andy Richter as Mort the chimp will reprise their roles in "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa." Joining the Central Park zoosters for their continuing adventures in Africa is an all new ensemble, including Bernie... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Art's game of maim and shame May 29, 2008
It's a long-standing joke in the United States that every actor - from television and film stars such as David Schwimmer, Debra Messing and Giovanni Ribisi to the otherwise unheard-of siblings of Patrick Swayze and John Travolta - has appeared on perennial police drama NYPD Blue at some point. In Australia, where more than 98 per cent of actors are unemployed, it's the medical drama All Saints that has kept graduates of NIDA in greasepaint and two-minute noodles for nearly a decade. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa May 29, 2008
The flick brings back voice actors Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett-Smith, David Schwimmer, Sasha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer and Andy Richter, and starts right where the original 2005 movie ended. What's Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa About. (Suite101.com)
Friends In High Places: 'Ross' Boosts Musician May 24, 2008
But then one day, his luck changed when former Friends star David Schwimmer got in touch ... "You always need that little bit of luck and that initial bit of good fortune. "David Schwimmer was very, very good to me as a friend and tried in all sorts of ways to try and get my music across to people ... "Now Tom runs his own record label called Sylvan Records from home and is back with a new single and tour. But he says he's not exactly flying solo. David Schwimmer used track in film "There's 20... (Sky News)
Tate Britain Apr 17, 2008
Tate was last seen on the West End stage three years ago in Neil LaBute's Some Girl(s) opposite Friends star David Schwimmer. This production, the full cast of which is not yet confirmed, will be directed by Anna Mackmin, best known for directing Orlando Bloom in a West End revival of another Royal Court play, David Storey's In Celebration, last summer. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Schwimmer gets little mileage in ‘Run Fat Boy' Apr 12, 2008
First-time director David Schwimmer (best known as Ross from Friends ) brings us Dennis (Pegg), a man who suffers such a bad case of cold feet at his wedding to his pregnant fiance Libby (Thandie Newton) that he literally runs from the ceremony. For years Dennis, who works in a lingerie shop as a security guard, must see Libby from time to time when he picks up his son Jake (Matthew Fenton). (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Continuereading Apr 4, 2008
David Schwimmer Says No to 'Friends' Reunion By: WENN Thursday, April 3, 2008 10:33 PM CDT David Schwimmer would turn down the opportunity to bring back his hit show Friends, because he is convinced it ended the right way. Schwimmer is still best known for his role as Ross Gellar--four years after Friends ended--but he has no desire to play the paleontologist ever again. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Gambling film tops US box office Apr 1, 2008
The comedy, starring Simon Pegg and directed by former Friends star David Schwimmer, was top of the UK and Ireland box office chart last October. This weekend's US box office takings were 23% down compared to last year, when Blades of Glory was top of the chart. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
21 rakes in $23.7 million box-office jackpot Mar 31, 2008
Former Friends co-star David Schwimmer s directing debut, the comedy Run, Fat Boy, Run, was a dud, taking in 2. 4 million to finish out of the top 10. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
'21' cashes in at box office Mar 31, 2008
Directed by David Schwimmer, film posted a per-screen average of $2,109 as it grossed an estimated $2. 4 million from 1,133. (Variety)
Direct, TV boy, direct Mar 31, 2008
Friends star David Schwimmer says it took a long time for Hollywood to take him seriously as a director ... Not entirely the case with David Schwimmer ... " Though he acted in school plays during his California youth, Schwimmer got committed to the craft while attending Northwestern University just north of the Windy City. He maintains homes there and in Los Angeles, but now lives primarily in New York, where he was born, when he's not onstage or making films in London. Schwimmer hopes to... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
A decidedly English endeavour Mar 31, 2008
But actor-director David Schwimmer says he had no trouble bridging that gap in bringing Run, Fat Boy, Run to the screen. American comedy and British humour are generally seen as distant cousins who share little in common other than a bladder-busting raison d'etre. (Vancouver Sun)
Simon Pegg back with 'Run Fatboy Run' Mar 31, 2008
Too much of "Run, Fat Boy, Run," directed by David Schwimmer, provokes the question. No one should expect Pegg's projects to stick with sharp-eyed satire in the "Shaun" and "Fuzz" vein. (AL.com)
Movie Review: Run, Fatboy, Run Mar 30, 2008
Friends star and director David Schwimmer presents this weekend a new romantic comedy, Run, Fatboy, Run ... Movie Type: ComedyMPAA Rating: PG-13 for some rude and sexual behavior, nudity, language and smokingRunning Time: 1 hr. 40 minDirected By:David SchwimmerCast: Simon Pegg, Hank Azaria, Thandie Newton, Ameet Chana, Dylan MoranReleased: March 28th, 2008 (wide). (eFluxMedia)
Sony deals box office ace Mar 30, 2008
7 million from 1,291 while Picturehouse's David Schwimmer helmed laffer "Run Fat Boy Run" was winded in tenth with $782,000 from 1,133. "Under the Same Moon" continued to shine among specialty fare, grabbing $544,000, down 23%, after the Weinstein Co. upticked the Spanish-lingo pic's theater count from 266 to 390. (Variety)
Run, Fat Boy, Run Review Mar 29, 2008
Run, Fat Boy, Run, the new film directed by David Schwimmer and starring Simon Pegg, invokes this dilemma, because it asks audiences to love a guy who for all intents and purposes is a complete loser ... But as far as David Schwimmer's feature directorial debut is concerned, Run, Fat Boy, Run is a generic, cookie-cutter romantic comedy, so whether or not you think Simon Pegg's character is a loser, the movie is definitely not a winner. (IGN FilmForce)
New releases Mar 29, 2008
"Run Fat Boy Run" If the words "from director David Schwimmer" sound terrifying, the comedy that's made those words possible won't make you change your mind. A slothful Londoner (Simon Pegg) enters a marathon to win back the fianc e (Thandie Newton) he ran out on. (Boston Globe)
Weekly movie preview Mar 29, 2008
" The film has plenty of strong comedic talent involved, including rising British actor Simon Pegg, director and former "Friends" star David Schwimmer, and a script from eccentric "I Love the 80's" personality Michael Ian Black. The film tells the story of Dennis (Pegg), a clueless slob who lives in regret after leaving his pregnant fiancee Libby (Thandie Newton) at the altar five years ago. After finding out she is preparing to marry another man, Dennis realizes he truly loves her and sets out... (Echo Online, MI)
Under It All: Funny Bones Mar 29, 2008
Directed by David Schwimmer ... It's probably not surprising that, for his first effort as a film director, David Schwimmer would choose a story about - well - friends. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Yesterday, Britcoms. Today, Hollywood. Tomorrow, space ... Mar 29, 2008
Absolutely, because of its pedigree, with David Schwimmer directing and the cultural mix of the cast - Irish, British, Indian, American, mixed race. I wanted to hit the tropes of romantic comedy, and those kinds of films do follow a certain pattern, but I wasn't looking to undermine that or make comment about it - but at the same time I wanted to give it enough of an edge to let people know that we were aware of that trope. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Film Review: 'Run, Fat Boy, Run': A goofy, but inspirational fantasy Mar 29, 2008
Run, Fat Boy, Run Directed by David Schwimmer (U.K.) ... The film's mix of droll banter, lowbrow slapstick and melancholy song montages suggests that its director, the former "Friends" star David Schwimmer, has seen "The Graduate" more than once. (International Herald Tribune)
Review: 'Fatboy' Runs Out Of Gas Mar 29, 2008
A sense of mismatched talent pervades "Run, Fat Boy, Run," a comedy starring Pegg, directed by David Schwimmer ("Friends") and co-written by Michael Ian Black (MTV's "The State," the film "Wet Hot American Summer"). All three have been better. (NBC 11, CA)
'English Patient' like slow death to some; others see masterpiece Mar 29, 2008
Under the light touch of director David Schwimmer, the trek he takes is as funny as it is poignant. (Rick Bentley, McClatchy Newspapers). (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Competing plots run 'Fat Boy' off course Mar 28, 2008
"Run Fat Boy Run," the first movie "Friends" star David Schwimmer has directed, seems to have been packaged at the Farrelly brothers manufacturing plant ... Directed by: David Schwimmer. (Boston Globe)
A Run Does the Trick for a Case of Cold Feet Mar 28, 2008
Simon Pegg plays the title role in the romantic comedy Run, Fat Boy, Run, directed by David Schwimmer and written by Mr. Pegg and Michael Ian Black. March 28, 2008. (New York Times)
Pop Tarts: Anna Kournikova Sticks to Veggies, Coffee, Fruit and Wine Mar 28, 2008
Actress Thandie Newton is no stranger to eating disorders and low self-esteem, but the star of the upcoming "Run Fat Boy Run" directed by David Schwimmer says that such psychological issues plagued her right up until she had her first child in 2000. "I spent my life feeling that what s impressive is being good, being smart I had an inability to believe that just being me was interesting to anyone," Newton told us earlier this week. (Fox News)
Tom Cruise joining 'Star Trek' cast Mar 28, 2008
That comedy is the directorial debut from former Friend David Schwimmer, but will probably be too quirky for mainstream audiences. Stop-Loss also opens this weekend. (MSNBC -- News)
Romantically funny 'Fat Boy' is a winner Mar 28, 2008
Run Fat Boy Run*** (out of four)Stars: Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton, Dylan Moran, Hank Azaria, Harish PatelDirector: David SchwimmerDistributor: Picturehouse FilmsRating: PG-13 for some rude and sexual humor, nudity, language and smokingRunning time: 1 hour, 35 minutesOpens Friday nationwide ... Director David Schwimmer (Friends) proves he possesses filmmaking finesse, having wisely chosen strong comic material for his debut behind the camera. (USA Today -- Life)
With Fatboy and Star Trek, Simon Pegg is playing it straight for a change Mar 28, 2008
" Pegg's first two films were close collaborations with England's top comedy director Edgar Wright. Fatboy is the directorial debut of Friends' star David Schwimmer, who acted with Pegg in Big Nothing, a 2006 crime farce that lived up to its name. "I wasn't worried at all" about Schwimmer stepping behind the camera, Pegg said. "I knew he certainly could direct actors. He had directed episodes of `Friends' and came out of an extremely prolific group of comic actors. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Mini movie reviews Mar 28, 2008
" A sense of mismatched talent pervades the comedy, directed by David Schwimmer ("Friends") and co-written by Michael Ian Black ("Wet Hot American Summer"). The film contains neither the madcap absurdity of Black, the easy farce of Pegg nor Schwimmer's knack for tender humor. Pegg is Dennis, a slovenly security guard who five years ago made the unfathomable decision to walk out on Libby, his pregnant girlfriend (Thandie Newton). Fast forward five years later and lo and behold, Dennis is... (Athens Banner-Herald)
British actor pegs career on comic fodder Mar 28, 2008
"Run's" director is not Edgar Wright (who made "Sean" and "Hot Fuzz") but David Schwimmer, the "Friends" actor-turned-helmsman in his feature debut. "He was perfectly adept," says Pegg. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Love Is Bittersweat Mar 28, 2008
First-time director David Schwimmer keeps things simple (possibly too simple), finds comedy in the characters and saves some of his best stuff for the third act, such as a scene in which the runner "hits the wall." Even Dennis' nutty mission to prove his worth by doing something hundreds of thousands of others have done almost makes sense by the end. Everything is lightly amusing (Dennis' Indian landlord fondly tells him a romantic tale about his own tragic lost love: "I remember all the... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'Run Fatboy Run' goes the distance Mar 28, 2008
Simon Pegg stars in Run Fatboy Run directed by former Friend David Schwimmer ... Directed by David Schwimmer ... Under the light touch of director David Schwimmer, the trek he takes is as funny as it is poignant. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Schwimmer behind the camera Mar 27, 2008
The moment David Schwimmer walks into the small Ritz-Carlton conference room the urge hits to ask him all sorts of Friends questions. After watching him play Ross Geller on the popular US comedy for 10 seasons, it is hard to see Schwimmer in any other role. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
BERKELEY'S '80S SKA GREATS RETURN Mar 24, 2008
In Screens this week, Ruthe Stein sits down with former "Friends" star David Schwimmer, who has just realized a dream by directing his first feature film, "Run, Fat Boy, Run" (Page 22); Delfn Vigil talks with director Kimberly Peirce about "Stop Loss" - her first feature since 1999's "Boys Don't Cry" - about Iraq War veterans trying to resume normal life (Page 24); and Michael Ordoa speaks with director Tyler Perry about his new comedy, "Meet the Browns" (Page 26). To lead off the Sounds... (San Francisco Chronicle)
David Schwimmer won't slack off as a director Mar 23, 2008
David Schwimmer saw his new comedy, "Run Fat Boy Run," become a hit with British audiences ... And David Schwimmer, in a bid to shake off his alter-ego "Ross" once and for all, flew across the Atlantic to take on directing. (Boston Globe)
Freedom To Choose Mar 23, 2008
After David Schwimmer, who played Ross, spiffed up his homes in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, he went back to doing the thing he enjoys most: work. "I wasn't about to just sit back with a big cigar and say, 'Yeah, I made it,' " he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
March 23 - 29 Mar 23, 2008
"Friends" star David Schwimmer makes his film directorial debut with the comedy "Run Fatboy Run," which opens nationwide Friday. In it, Simon Pegg plays an underemployed man trying to win back the woman he should've never left by running a marathon he probably shouldn't run. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Madagascar: Crate Escape Teaser Mar 15, 2008
The flick reunites Stiller's character, Alex the Lion, along with his pals Gloria (Jada Pinkett-Smith), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), David Schwimmer (Melman the Giraffe) and those paramilitary penguins who helped make the first movie a $193 million hit. According to Stiller, the flick starts with Alex, Gloria, Marty and Melman trying to get back to New York City. (Suite101.com)
Run Fatboy Run Mar 7, 2008
Consistently funny stuff with some good, bumper-sticker messages about commitment-phobia, the film is well-directed by David Schwimmer from Friends, no less ... David Schwimmer Michael Ian Black, Simon Pegg. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Movies preview: 8 awaited titles for the 2008 viewing season Feb 1, 2008
This animated sequel may or may not be more of the same, but the voices are: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen and Cedric the Entertainer. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Nov. (USA Today -- Life)
Beckinsale's cat catches fire Jan 29, 2008
Beckinsale, 34, has just finished shooting 'Nothing But the Truth' alongside David schwimmer and Matt Dillon. In the drama, Beckinsale plays a female reporter who faces a jail sentence for outing a CIA agent and refusing to reveal her source. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Cox: 'Friends' co-stars too old Jan 16, 2008
The show also starred Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt Le Blanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer as a tight-knit and oft-quirky group of friends living in New York. During it's ten-year run 'Friends' was one of the world's most-watched TV series. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Cloverfield's' monster concept Jan 16, 2008
Reeves had previously directed the feature film "The Pallbearer" with David Schwimmer and Gwyneth Paltrow -- not the most immediate calling card for a Monster-Eats-Manhattan picture. "They came to me because what they really wanted was a sense of intimacy and character and realism," said Reeves. (Los Angeles Times)
Kansas City native tries out new kind of comedy show Jan 15, 2008
After gaining experience in the writing field, Lehr co-wrote and starred in the feature film "Humanoid" with David Schwimmer. Lehr splits his time between New York and Los Angeles. (University News, MO)
Courteney Cox talks about her new role in Dirt Jan 3, 2008
"It was really fun to come on the set and play completely different characters and just be together. The kiss was so not important. We did a lot of takes but it was . . . I literally kiss her longer saying hello than 'that' kiss. They (the press) just made such a big thing out of it because of maybe the way it was filmed.'' Friends made Cox one of Hollywood's richest stars. When US network NBC gave the green light to the sitcom in 1994, each cast member of the show was signed to a not-too-shabby... (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Cox wants 'Friends' reunion Dec 11, 2007
The show aired from 1994 to 2004 and also starred Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt Le Blanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer. The final episode - saw Courteney's character finally leave her New York apartment for a life in the suburbs with husband Chandler Bing, played by Perry, and their adopted twins. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
PageSix.com Takes Aim At TMZ.com Dec 4, 2007
The site also features maps of star sightings, logging spottings of actors James Gandolfini, Jack Black, Laura Prepon and David Schwimmer. The site also archives every Page Six article dating back to 1997. (Click2Houston, TX)
Writers Strike: A Speechless Tactic Nov 25, 2007
At Lopez' dining room table, Factory Girl director George Hickenlooper, TV writer Jill Kushner and actor-writer Joel Marshall were editing dozens of short black and white public service announcements featuring actors like Holly Hunter, Sean Penn, Laura Linney, Demi Moore, Martin Sheen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jenna Elfman, Patricia Clarkson, Andre Benjamin, Ed Asner, David Schwimmer and the cast of Ugly Betty. Each of the 15-second to four-minute spots, which can be seen on deadlinehollywooddaily. (Time.com)
BIFA noms backed by American funds Nov 22, 2007
Independence is clearly an elastic concept where the U.K. film industry is concerned -- and so is Britishness, with two director nominees (Corbijn and Cronenberg), six of the 15 acting nominees (Anne Hathaway, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Viggo Mortensen, Cillian Murphy, Armin Mueller-Stahl and Cate Blanchett) and two of the debut helmer candidates (Corbijn again, and David Schwimmer) coming from elsewhere. And that's not counting director nominee Tucker, who grew up in the Far East of Indian/German... (Variety)
Kate Beckinsale hospitalized in Memphis Nov 13, 2007
Beckinsale is currently in Memphis shooting the drama Nothing But The Truth, alongside Matt Dillon and David Schwimmer. The film follows a Capitol Hill reporter (Beckinsale) who faces going to jail for outing a CIA agent and refusing to reveal her source. (MSNBC -- News)
Kerik 'Poster Child to Why Giuliani Shouldn't Be President' Nov 13, 2007
In the show, Gore's appearance followed that of "Greenzo," a business-friendly environmental advocate cooked up by NBC executives (played by David Schwimmer). After Greenzo lets the fame of "saving" the environment go to his head and the network is unable to control him, Donaghy tries to bring in Gore as Greenzo's replacement. (MediaResearch.org)
Melnyk supports NHL in Canada Nov 10, 2007
"Paddock said that, in addition to Winnipeg, the area west of Toronto could also support another team."If New York can handle three teams, then Toronto can handle two," he said.- - -BEST BETS ON TV(Listings are tentative)TODAYAUTO RACING: TSN (Ch. 33) has the NASCAR Busch Series' Arizona Travel 200 (3 p.m.).BASKETBALL: TSN (Ch. 33) and WGN (Ch. 106) have an NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and the host Chicago Bulls (7:30 p.m.).FOOTBALL: The Score (Ch. 50) has the Hardy Cup -- the Canada... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
All I want for Christmas is a PSP Nov 9, 2007
David Schwimmer wants to help the environment by dressing. . (Canada.com)
Making other sitcoms green with envy Nov 9, 2007
After the season premiere with Jerry Seinfeld, the Nov. 10 sweeps episode lures another key player from NBC's late great 90s Thursday night "must-see TV" block in David Schwimmer. As did Seinfeld, the "Friends" star manages to serve two masters - bald-faced hype and sly humor - by guesting as eco-mascot Greenzo, the latest greatest idea from Alec Baldwin's loopy GE/NBC execubot. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Critic's Corner Thursday Nov 8, 2007
And the guest, making a very funny Thursday return, is David Schwimmer as a deranged, out-of-work actor who latches on to the role of a lifetime: Greenzo, the GE eco-friendly mascot. As any 30 Rock fan would guess, Greenzo is the brainchild of Jack (Alec Baldwin, even better this year than last). (USA Today -- Life)
Pfeiffer to star in West End show Nov 7, 2007
" Michelle would be following in the footsteps of fellow Hollywood stars Nicole Kidman, Kevin Spacey, Kim Cattrall, David Schwimmer and Christian Slater, who have all showcased their talents in the West End. Last month, Michelle revealed she is set to appear in a remake of 'Grease'. The 'Hairspray' actress, who starred in the 1982 sequel 'Grease 2', has been approached to join the cast for a new version of the original 1978 hit musical and has her heart set on playing an older character.... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Read the Nov. 5 transcript from Bianco's chat Nov 6, 2007
Robert Bianco: Maybe, but I can tell you one bright spot for sure: "30 Rock" has one of its funniest episodes this season Thursday, with a hilarious performance by David Schwimmer as NBC's new eco-mascot "Greenzo." I'd put up with "Green Week" for that half-hour alone. LaPulssa, LA: Like I am sure you are not getting too many questions regarding the strike, but here's my angle: could the strike be a good thing for any of the many stuggling new Fall series. (USA Today -- Life)
Today in History - Nov. 2 Nov 3, 2007
Actor David Schwimmer is 41. Rhythm-and-blues singer Alvin Chea (Take 6) is 40. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
First lady intrigued by MLK Jr., Mitchell House Nov 2, 2007
Actor David Schwimmer ( Friends ) is 41. Rapper Nelly is 33. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
November is a month stuffed with good TV Oct 30, 2007
NBC reduces its carbon footprint with a week of environmentally friendly programs, led by Al Gore's Thursday 30 Rock visit with the network's new mascot, "Greenzo," played by Friends star David Schwimmer. USA TODAY. (USA Today -- Life)
All The Stuff Fit To Film Oct 29, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007 Last Update: 06:15 AM EDT. SMOKING STARLET SPOTTED IN N.Y.C.. (New York Post -- Gossip)
