Through it all, 'ER' won her heart Sep 25, 2008
Mainly because every season had a fresh or affecting story line, the return of a familiar face, or strong guest-star performance from the likes of Ray Liotta, Forest Whitaker, or John Mahoney. In truth, the main reason I stayed was Maura Tierney. (Boston Globe)
Kanye West and Other Stars Sing for Barack Obama - ET Sep 20, 2008
Forest Whitaker, Whoopi Goldberg, Barry Manilow and more stars teamed up with former Eurythmics man Dave Stewart on an inspirational video for change called "American Prayer.". Related stories. (WOKR13 Rochester)
New CD featuring Kanye and more to benefit Obama Sep 20, 2008
Recently, Dave Stewart debuted his own all-star video, "American Prayer," which featured Whoopi Goldberg, Barry Manilow, Forest Whitaker and Cyndi Lauper. While Republican presidential candidate John McCain has had songs penned for him, such as "Lead the Way" by a lawyer named Judd Kessler, he has not inspired the same groundswell of musical support. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Quaid's visit lightens mood at "The Branch" Sep 19, 2008
Maybe Forest Whitaker could be Falcons spokesperson Reggie Roberts. Since Jamie Foxx was so good as quarterback Steamin Willie Beamon in Any Given Sunday, he could be Vick. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
SUCCESS FOR ACTRESS RIGHT ON THE &#... Sep 16, 2008
Taraji previously hit big in "Hustle & Flow," is soon out opposite Forest Whitaker in "Hurricane Season," is a regular on "Boston Legal," and just opened in "The Family That Preys," but equally juicy is her background. "My name Taraji (pronounced Tar-ah-gee) means 'hope' in Swahili. See, I'm a direct descendant of the Congressional Medal of Honor winner Matthew Henson, who co-discovered the North Pole with Admiral Robert E. Peary. April 1909, my great-great-grandfather Matthew Henson is the one... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Bright season lights it up on stage Sep 12, 2008
Two of his screenplays, "The Queen" and "The Last King of Scotland" earned Oscars for their respective leads, Helen Mirren and Forest Whitaker. They also featured marvelous, textured scripts. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Toronto Film Fest kicks off Oscar season Sep 9, 2008
Acting winners Philip Seymour Hoffman (Capote), Reese Witherspoon (Walk the Line), Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland) and Tilda Swinton (Michael Clayton) also gained early exposure in Toronto. While surprise contenders almost always materialize near years end, the lineup so far looks heavy on familiar Oscar names, a veteran or two finally getting recognition, and a handful of fresh faces. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Stars 'Stand Up to Cancer,' raise $100M Sep 9, 2008
As Josh Groban and Monica Mancini performed John Lennon's Imagine, Halle Berry, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Garner and Casey Affleck voiced the stories of people with cancer and those whose relatives have had the disease. Desperate Housewives' Dana Delany and former NBA star Charles Barkley donated their bodies. (USA Today -- Life)
In a star-heavy telethon, Hollywood takes a stand on cancer Sep 8, 2008
James Taylor and Sheryl Crow delivered "Fire and Rain," and Josh Groban and Monica Mancini performed "Imagine" interspersed with readings by Halle Berry, Jennifer Garner, Casey Affleck, and Forest Whitaker. The only "We Are the World" moment that might have lent itself to parody was a performance, via remote from the rehearsal for the forthcoming "Fashion Rocks" concert, by a stage crammed with Beyonce, Carrie Underwood, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Fergie, Mary J. Blige, and others. (Boston Globe)
Back to the good old ways Sep 7, 2008
A year after Hurricane Katrina, a Louisiana basketball coach (Forest Whitaker) recruits kids for a new team. With Isaiah Washington, Bow Wow, Lil' Wayne (Lil' Wayne. (Boston Globe)
US stars unite for cancer charity in historic telethon Sep 7, 2008
Others, including actors Jennifer Garner, Halle Berry, Forest Whitaker and Casey Affleck, read personal accounts from those battling cancer on the show, which was broadcast on NBC, ABC and CBS.. Jack Black provided a dose of comic relief saying: "I usually watch these things at home in my underwear.". (BBC News -- Americas)
'Stand Up to Cancer' Sep 7, 2008
A visibly pregnant Jennifer Garner, along with Berry, Forest Whitaker and Casey Affleck, read personal accounts from those battling cancer. Network news anchors Katie Couric, Charles Gibson and Brian Williams hosted the program, discussing advances in research and telling heartwrenching tales of those struggling with the disease. (Fox News)
Oscars in the wings: Nerves, tears and cheers just offstage Sep 6, 2008
Best-actress winner Marion Cotillard held onto presenter Forest Whitaker, squeezing him with all of her might ... Behold, the best actress: Actor/presenter Forest Whitaker holds a tearful Marion Cotillard backstage after announcing her win for La Vie en Rose. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Burn after reading Sep 6, 2008
Thompson On Hollywood - Blog on Variety. Choose the one that's best for you. (Variety)
Network TV stands up to cancer Sep 6, 2008
" Applegate, who recently underwent a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer, is among those set to help deliver the message Friday. She'll be joined by scores of other stars from TV, music and film, including Halle Berry, Forest Whitaker, America Ferrera, Jack Black, Salma Hayek, James Taylor, Carrie Underwood and Rob Lowe. Don't Miss Celebrities will share their personal experiences with the disease and will help answer phone calls from donors, Ziskin said. The hour-long... (CNN -- Health)
* Gangsterism as an allegory for lifes basic themes Sep 5, 2008
STARRING:BRENDAN FRASER (PLEASURE), SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR (SORROW), KEVIN BACON (LOVE), FOREST WHITAKER (HAPPINESS), EMILE HIRSCH (TONY), ANDY GARCIA (FINGERS), CECILIA SUAREZ (ALLISON), JULIE DELPY (GINA) ... In the first episode, Happiness, Forest Whitaker X playing against type as a cowering milquetoast with a low-level banking job X overhears his colleagues planning to bet on a rigged horse race. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Globes confirm Oscar favourites Sep 5, 2008
Forest Whitaker also confirmed his status as best actor-in-waiting with his prize for The Last King of Scotland. Babel's victory in the best film drama category has undoubtedly boosted its chances of being named best picture at the Oscars. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes Sep 5, 2008
Top drama winners included Helen Mirren (best actress for The Queen), Babel, (best drama) and Forest Whitaker (best actor for The Kind of Scotland) ... Felicity Huffman hands out best actor in a motion picture, drama at Scorsese-speed to Forest Whitaker for The Last King of Scotland. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
Complete list of fall films Aug 31, 2008
Hurricane Season (not yet rated): Forest Whitaker coaches a New Orleans high-school basketball team made up of players from rival schools, who must play together a year after Hurricane Katrina. Marley i>(not yet rated): If you were hoping for a Bob Marley biopic, well, no. Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson - tabloid writers get frothy just reading the names - star in this film about a family that learns much from a dog named Marley. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Hathaway 'Marooned' Aug 30, 2008
The fear" was because she d felt burned in the past by politicians she d liked. Barack Obama s run for the presidency has launched many different grassroots campaigns. The most interesting may be the revival of the Grateful Dead. I am told that on Oct. 13, possibly either in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, the Dead will 00000839 get back together for at least one show to raise money for and awareness about Obama. All four living original members will play together Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh... (Fox News)
Grateful Dead Back Together for Obama Aug 30, 2008
Meantime, up in the luxury suites, Oprah hosted Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett and a few other A-list actors to help celebrate Obama s big night. Over at restaurant Tamayo, Hill Harper, Obama s college-era pal from Harvard days and CSI actor, hosted yet another private dinner for the candidate and friends. (Fox News -- Politics)
Thicke reflects on race and Something Else Aug 29, 2008
And his latest Lil Wayne collaboration, Tie My Hands, will appear on Something Else (its also on Waynes Tha Carter III) and will be featured in the upcoming Forest Whitaker film Hurricane Season. . (MSNBC -- Music)
Kanye West performs on sidelines of Dem convention Aug 29, 2008
The party, sponsored by Bono's ONE anti-poverty campaign and the Recording Industry Association of America, drew celebrities including Forest Whitaker and Ashley Judd, who arrived with Foxx waving an American flag. Pennsylvania Sen. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Steven Spielberg at DNC Aug 29, 2008
Also in attendance at the Kanye show: Forest Whitaker, Kal Penn, Jamie Foxx and director Davis Guggenheim. Muhammad Ali sat in the convention audience. (Fox News)
Spielberg, Affleck, J.Lo at Democratic convention Aug 29, 2008
Also in attendance: Forest Whitaker, Kal Penn, Jamie Foxx and director Davis Guggenheim. Muhammad Ali sat in the convention audience. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Obama vows to keep 'American promise alive' Aug 29, 2008
Away from the stage, there were plenty of celebrities to watch: movie maker George Lucas, actor Forest Whitaker, singers Jennifer Hudson, and Fergie and director Spike Lee. Stevie Wonder brought the crowd to life when he performed his hit Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours, one of Obama's first unofficial campaign songs when he began his quest for the White House. (The Palm Beach Post)
Affleck, J. Lo, Sarandon among celeb sightings at the DNC Aug 29, 2008
03:32 PM CDT on Thursday, August 28, 2008. They were among the Hollywood celebrities attending events in Denver as the Democratic National Convention nominated Barack Obama as the party s presidential candidate. (KHOU.com, TX)
George Lucas, David Duchovny, Valentino Aug 29, 2008
Forest Whitaker arrived with his wife, Keisha , while will. i.am of the Black Eyed Peas was spotted leaving the field level following Stevie Wonder's sound check. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Blinding Array of Stars Gather for DNC Climax Aug 29, 2008
Forest Whitaker arrived with his wife Keisha and Star Jones, while will ... Also in attendance: Forest Whitaker, Kal Penn, Jamie Foxx and director Davis Guggenheim. (Newsmax)
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)
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)
Highlights of Hollywood's fall, holiday schedule Aug 25, 2008
HURRICANE SEASON: In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a coach (Forest Whitaker) leads a ragtag basketball team to the Louisiana state championships. MARLEY kooky dog winds up teaching valuable life lessons to his two-legged friends. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
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)
DVD reviews: Hannah Montana, Prom Night Aug 22, 2008
Keanu Reeves and Forest Whitaker star in this crime thriller about a widowed cop implicated in the death of another officer. The movie comes in single-disc or two-disc DVD releases and a Blu-ray disc. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Entertainment Report Aug 21, 2008
All 15 singers will share the stage to perform the song live on Sept. 5 during the "Stand Up to Cancer" television special, set to air simultaneously on ABC, NBC and CBS. Other stars expected to turn out for the hourlong fund- and awareness-raising program include Jennifer Aniston, Lance Armstrong, Katie Couric, Sally Field, Salma Hayek, Meryl Streep, Forest Whitaker and Reese Witherspoon. Lawyer convicted. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Mariah, Miley, Beyonce Aid Cancer Cause Aug 20, 2008
Other stars expected to turn out for the hourlong fund- and awareness-raising program include Jennifer Aniston, Lance Armstrong, Katie Couric, Sally Field, Salma Hayek, Meryl Streep, Forest Whitaker and Reese Witherspoon. Founded in 2007, Stand Up to Cancer is a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation that calls on entertainment-industry people and platforms to help fight cancer. (CBS News)
Street Kings Aug 20, 2008
He's ready for another day of fighting the "animals," as his supportive superior Capt. Jack Wander (Forest Whitaker) calls the good citizens of Los Angeles. Ludlow is "the last of the ghetto gunfighters," sneers another police boss, Internal Affairs Capt. James Biggs (Hugh Laurie), who doesn't like Ludlow's methods, even though they get results. (Toronto Star)
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)
Mariah, Miley, Beyonce join voices to fight cancer Aug 19, 2008
All 15 singers will share the stage to perform the song live on Sept. 5 during the "Stand Up to Cancer" television special, set to air simultaneously on ABC, NBC and CBS. Other stars expected to turn out for the hourlong fund- and awareness-raising program include Jennifer Aniston, Lance Armstrong, Katie Couric, Sally Field, Salma Hayek, Meryl Streep, Forest Whitaker and Reese Witherspoon. Founded in 2007, Stand Up to Cancer is a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation that calls on... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Last night on television: House of Saddam (BBC2) Aug 1, 2008
With a sudden grin, he d come over cuddly, like Forest Whitaker s recent cinematic portrayal of Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland. Then the grin would vanish and the man-monster would return. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Oscars in the wings: Nerves, tears and cheers just offstage Aug 1, 2008
Best-actress winner Marion Cotillard held onto presenter Forest Whitaker, squeezing him with all of her might ... Behold, the best actress: Actor/presenter Forest Whitaker holds a tearful Marion Cotillard backstage after announcing her win for La Vie en Rose. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
The villains we love to hate Aug 1, 2008
Forest Whitaker as dictator/cannibal Idi Amin in "The Last King of Scotland." Sean Penn as a Boston mobster in "Mystic River." Denzel Washington as a corrupt cop in "Training Day.". And at this year's Oscars alone: Tilda Swinton as an ethics-challenged lawyer in "Michael Clayton," Daniel-Day Lewis as a murderous misanthrope in "There Will Be Blood " and Javier Bardem as a remorseless killing machine in "No Country for Old Men.". (Juneau Empire)
Things to do this weekend Jul 31, 2008
That same year, filmmaker Robert Altman skewered the fashion industry in his vast ensemble-comedy Prt--Porter ("Ready to Wear"), with an all-star cast including Marcello Mastroiani, Sophia Loren, Kim Basinger, Anouk Aime, Rupert Everett, Lili Taylor, Forest Whitaker, Julia Roberts, Tim Robbins, Lauren Bacall, not to mention Lyle Lovett and Cher. It might be easier to name who is not in the film. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Celebrities vow to conquer cancer with 'Stand Up' performances Jul 29, 2008
Jennifer Aniston joins Forest Whitaker and David Cook for the Stand Up to Cancer TV special ... Jennifer Aniston, America Ferrera, David Cook, Casey Affleck, Meryl Streep, Lance Armstrong, Scarlett Johansson and Forest Whitaker are just some of the celebrities who are taking a stand against cancer during a one-hour television special to be aired on ABC, CBS and NBC on Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.. (USA Today -- Life)
Stalking, sniffing, swooning Jul 27, 2008
Obama marveled: "I'm just realizing what I've got to become accustomed to. The fact that I was played like that at the gym. Do you remember 'The Color of Money' with Paul Newman? And Forest Whitaker is sort of sitting there, acting like he doesn't know how to play pool. And then he hustles the hustler. She hustled us. We walk into the gym. She's already on the treadmill. She looks like just an ordinary German girl. She smiles and sort of waves, shyly, but doesn't go out of her way to say... (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
'Mad Men' returns Jul 21, 2008
With superb performances by Forest Whitaker in the title role as well as Diane Venora as his long-suffering wife Chan, Bird took the feel and mood of Parkers music and translated it beautifully to celluloid. The film is somewhat forgotten now in the Eastwood canon, but it gets the full two-disc special edition treatment this week on DVD. Parker was a tormented and self-destructive soul, but his music lives on, and this film is a celebration of two artists Parker and Eastwood. (MSNBC -- News)
This week's new releases (July 20) Jul 20, 2008
Clint Eastwood gives his well-established love for jazz full voice in directing this somber biopic of troubled jazz legend Charlie Parker (Forest Whitaker, above). Although reviews were mixed, the atmosphere is highly evocative, and Whitaker gives his finest performance next to "The Last King of Scotland.". (Boston Globe)
Giving voice to the villain presents quite the acting challenge Jul 16, 2008
Bob Corff, author of Achieving the Standard American Accent and voice coach to actors including Bardem, Faye Dunaway and Forest Whitaker, says the key to a menacing tone can be just slowing down. "Whether you're looking for a drunk or villain accent, it's very effective to speak your words carefully," Corff says. (USA Today)
Globes confirm Oscar favourites Jul 15, 2008
Forest Whitaker also confirmed his status as best actor-in-waiting with his prize for The Last King of Scotland. Babel's victory in the best film drama category has undoubtedly boosted its chances of being named best picture at the Oscars. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
Notes: 'Damages,' 'Heroes' add roles Jul 14, 2008
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Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes Jul 14, 2008
Top drama winners included Helen Mirren (best actress for The Queen), Babel, (best drama) and Forest Whitaker (best actor for The Kind of Scotland) ... Felicity Huffman hands out best actor in a motion picture, drama at Scorsese-speed to Forest Whitaker for The Last King of Scotland. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
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Forest Whitaker, "The Last King of Scotland." ... February 22, 2007 - * Forest Whitaker is the odds-on favorite to win the Best Actor Oscar Sunday night, but there's one person who sure isn't voting for him: Jaffar Amin. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
DVD reviews: Vantage Point, Drillbit Taylor Jul 4, 2008
The cast includes Dennis Quaid, William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver and Forest Whitaker. The single-disc DVD, double-disc DVD set and Blu-ray release have a deleted scene, cast and crew interviews and commentary with director Pete Travis. (MSNBC -- Movies)
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)
Platinum Picks on DVD: Arquette's 'Baby,' Yankee Stadium, 'Blueberry Nights' Jul 3, 2008
A ludicrous waste of Dennis Quaid, Forest Whitaker, Sigourney Weaver and more, but February audiences were so starved for movies about grown-ups that this non-entity grossed $72 million in North America alone. The Man Who Could Cheat Death* *; 1959, Paramount/Legend, unrated, $15 Normally one of Nazi cinema's most recognizable faces, lead Anton Diffring here plays a Brit villain who has trouble with women, in part because he's a youthful 104. (USA Today -- Life)
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)
Street Kings Film Review Jun 28, 2008
He is part of a special super ultra vice squad commanded by his mentor Captain Jack (Forest Whitaker). Oh yes, and Ludlow is also a racist, an alcoholic, probably corrupt, and lost his wife three years ago. (Suite101.com)
Rollin' wit Rizza Jun 28, 2008
"Q. Has your music changed since you've had kids? A. Not really (laughs), but I'm conscious of making clean versions of albums. Q. What are people going to see onstage in Ottawa? A. I'm touring with a band - if everybody is allowed into the country (laughs), because Canada has got very strict rules. We try to get everybody in with a visa, but so far two guys can't make it. If most of us get in, I think you'll see something very exciting. It's always an energetic show. If somebody isn't familiar... (Ottawa Citizen)
'Wanted' hits target Jun 27, 2008
As much as as Jolie is meant to lure viewers, this is a star vehicle for the worthy McAvoy, who's already landed huge cred as confidante to Forest Whitaker in "The Last King of Scotland" and worthy hero of last year's lauded "Atonement." (He's also rumored as the front runner for Bilbo Baggins in Guillermo del Toro's planned production of "The Hobbit.") McAvoy plays Wesley as the at-first properly whirling nebbish before taking him into a cold-blooded, robotic realm. "What do you want to do with... (Cleveland.com)
"Wanted" Jun 27, 2008
Forest Whitaker captures the delusions, paranoia and horrifying charm of murderous Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. By Stephanie Zacharek. (Salon)
A 'Wanted' man Jun 26, 2008
McAvoy's star began to rise two years ago when he played an idealistic physician who becomes the unwitting pawn of African dictator Idi Amin (played by Forest Whitaker, who won an Oscar) in The Last King of Scotland. Before that, McAvoy was best known for playing Mr. Tumnus, the faun, in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
"Survivor" All-Stars Ready for Battle Jun 26, 2008
Also on the list: , , Forest Whitaker, and. And yes, will be in the house on Friday. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
Madiba lands for bash Jun 24, 2008
Royalty, former US president Bill Clinton, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, US actors Robert De Niro, Will Smith and Forest Whitaker, US television host Oprah Winfrey and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton are to attend events spread over three days leading up to the concert, organisers said. The benefit event also marks the 20th anniversary of the Free Mandela concert at London's Wembley Stadium in June 1988, which reached a worldwide television audience of 600 million. (iAfrica.com)
Wanted: James McAvoy Jun 20, 2008
Forest Whitaker won an Oscar for his depiction of Amin. (Previously, McAvoy was best known for playing Mr. Tumnus the faun in the hit fantasy The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe") McAvoy subsequently starred in the British coming-of-age drama Starter for 10," followed by the period drama Becoming Jane, opposite Anne Hathaway. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Wanted' Star James McAvoy (Barely) Recalls Kissing Angelina Jolie, Addresses 'Hobbit' Rumors Jun 17, 2008
He also fainted on the set of "The Last King of Scotland" during his stomach-churning torture scene with Academy Award-winning star Forest Whitaker. It's that kind of complete physical commitment to his roles that has made McAvoy a go-to guy for blockbusters and Oscar-quality films alike, from his turn as Mr. Tumnus in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" to his performance as Robbie Turner, a young man falsely accused of rape and sent off to World War II, in the... (VHI.com -- Music News)
