Myanmar dissident Suu Kyi turns 64 Jun 20, 2009
They included George Clooney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Robert De Niro, Nicole Kidman, director Steven Spielberg and fellow Nobel Peace Prize laureates Elie Wiesel and Desmond Tutu. "Aung San Suu Kyi is an inspiration to her country and to the rest of the world," Paul McCartney said in a message on the site. (MSNBC -- International)
Campaign swells online as Suu Kyi spends birthday in jail Jun 20, 2009
"We must not stand by as she is silenced again. Now is the time for the international community to speak with one voice," says part of a 64-word message on the new web site that was signed by dozens of dignitaries and celebrities, including George Clooney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Robert DeNiro, Nicole Kidman; Steven Spielberg and fellow Nobel Peace laureates Elie Wiesel and Desmond Tutu. The website is the online hub for a campaign - "64 words for Aung San Suu Kyi" - that was organised by a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
The Citizen's Cinema Jun 20, 2009
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Mar 30, 2009 5:48 PM:" Anyone who has seen "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" or "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" knows that the mind behind those movies, writer Charlie Kaufman, breeds some weird ideas.But Kaufman, for all the freshness and ingenuity of his screenplays, has always seen his ideas filtered through another creative mind in the director's chair, be it Spike Jonze ("Adaptation") or George Clooney ("Confessions")."Synecdoche, New York" marks Kaufman's... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Protests marking Suu Kyi birthday Jun 19, 2009
Celebrities including author Salman Rushdie and actors George Clooney and Julia Roberts have signed an online petition demanding that she be freed. The European Union has also renewed its calls for her "unconditional release". (BBC News)
Happy birthday Suu Kyi Jun 19, 2009
On the Internet, famous names including Britain's Gordon Brown, footballer David Beckham and US actors George Clooney and Julia Roberts offered support on the site "64 for Suu.". Other women Nobel laureates including Iran's Shirin Ebadi wrote in a joint message on the website that they looked forward to the day their "sister" would be free. (iAfrica.com)
Global plans for birthday of Burma's Suu Kyi: supporters Jun 19, 2009
Famous names who have sent messages demanding her release include British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, footballer David Beckham and US actors George Clooney and Julia Roberts. On Monday, a global petition was delivered to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, signed by more than 670,000 people from 220 countries, calling for the release of all Burma's political prisoners, especially Aung San Suu Kyi. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Celebrity birthday wishes for Aung San Suu Kyi Jun 19, 2009
(signed by dozens including George Clooney, Drew Barrymore, David Beckham, Bono, Matthew Broderick, Sandra Bullock, James Carville, Daniel Craig, John Cusack, Matt Damon, Robert De Niro, Jake Gyllenhaal, Vaclav Havel, Helen Hunt, Anjelica Huston, Scarlett Johansson, Nicole Kidman, Ashton Kutcher, Norman Lear, Madonna, Mary Matalin, Sarah Jessica Parker, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan, George Soros, Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Naomi Watts, Elie Wiesel, Owen... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
People 's Hottest Bachelor: Chace Crawford Jun 18, 2009
We've updated CBSNews. NEW YORK, June 17, 2009. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Obama beats Brad Pitt as most stylish man: poll Jun 16, 2009
Rounding out the top 10 were actors George Clooney, Bill Nighy, Clint Eastwood and Will Smith as well as painter and filmmaker Andy Warhol. (Editing by Miral Fahmy). (Yahoo News)
Billion-dollar bond smuggling saga blows up Jun 16, 2009
And why do I feel like George Clooney and Brad Pitt must be involved. Andrew Leonard. (Salon)
McLouth, Chipper and Mac in 3-4-5 spots? Jun 6, 2009
I m picturing Wren making all these moves on screen while George Clooney narrates your post ... Im picturing Wren making all these moves on screen while George Clooney narrates your post. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
George Clooney moving in with waitress Jun 6, 2009
Director and cast member George Clooney (L) and his girlfriend Sarah Larson pose at the premiere of "Leatherheads" at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California, March 31, 2008 ... BEIJING, June 6 -- George Clooney is to move in with his new cocktail-waitress girlfriend ... Actor George Clooney reacts to the media on the red carpet during the premiere of his new movie Leatherheads in his home town of Maysville, Kentucky March 24, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
'My Life in Ruins' Jun 5, 2009
Georgoulis, whom the actress calls the "George Clooney of Greece," brings a fine fresh face to the romcom game usually populated by the same old suspects. Directed by Donald Petrie, whose credits include "Mystic Pizza," "Grumpy Old Men" and "Miss Congeniality," and written by Mike Reiss, "My Life" seems predictable, not to mention dusty and dated. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Nev. Brothel Hopes Male Prostitutes Boost Business Jun 5, 2009
"Look at George Clooney, he's 50 and he's still considered a very sexy man. Women don't consider a man washed up by the time he's 50," she said. Prostitution is outlawed in five Nevada counties, including in the Reno and Las Vegas metropolitan areas, but brothels have operated legally elsewhere in the state since 1971. (CBS News)
Smith up, Cruise down on list of most bankable Jun 4, 2009
Following Smith in the rankings are Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, George Clooney, Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Nicolas Cage, Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe. The list is compiled by author James Ulmer, whose book Actors Hot List ranks the box-office clout of 1400 actors. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Big Bucks For Big Celebs In Ads Abroad Jun 4, 2009
George Clooney has been promoting the car company, Fiat. In the commercial, he's lying down in the vehicle, while a model locks him inside. (CBS News -- Early Show)
When readers ask, Mick LaSalle answers Jun 1, 2009
(It's the difference between, say, George Clooney and Nicolas Cage. However, there was one definitely good thing about the studio system. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
SAG Promulgates Online Statement Of Solidarity May 31, 2009
Alec Baldwin, George Clooney, Sally Field and Tom Hanks, who , are among the 500 signatories for SAG's new statement of support. SAG members received their ballots May 19 for the , with votes scheduled to be back to the guild by June 9. (Multichannel News)
Clooney, Hanks urge yes vote on SAG contract May 30, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Some 500 actors, including prominent stars George Clooney and Tom Hanks, urged members of the largest U.S. actors union to vote "yes" on a new contract with Hollywood's major studios on Friday. In a statement released by the 120,000-member Screen Actors Guild, signers "wholeheartedly recommend that SAG members VOTE YES on our tentative Television and Theatrical Contracts.". (MSNBC -- News)
Prince Harry's Brand Power May 30, 2009
ER' Bids Farewell George Clooney say goodbye to a TV game-changer. Backyard Public Relations P.R. guru Eric Yaverbaum moves business into the backyard after a life-altering decision. (Forbes -- Business)
Rochester tips Dawson for Loser job May 29, 2009
"See, Ellen DeGeneres stalked George Clooney for a year to get him on her show. "So I'm going to do the same with Oprah. "I created this whole website. I'm going to stalk celebrities in Hollywood and interview them online.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Cannes: Winners/Losers May 28, 2009
follow up to 'No Country' is a quirky drama starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney. (Warning: graphic language); George Clooney; Joel and Ethan Cohen; trailer; Brad Pitt; Burn After Reading; John Malkovich; video; variety; Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe star in Ridley Scott's adaptation of the CIA thriller ... An attorney known as the "fixer" in his law firm, comes across the biggest case of his career that could produce disastrous results for those involved; George Clooney; sydney pollack;... (Variety)
American says God told him to warn Burma's Suu Kyi May 28, 2009
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and celebrities including actor George Clooney have added their voices to an online petition to call for the freeing of Burmese democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi. Latest World News Video. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hollywood buzzing after California upholds Prop. 8 May 28, 2009
Television George Clooney to E. "This just should invigorate people to get it back on the ballot in 2010 and 2012 and every two years until all people are allowed a basic civil right.". (USA Today -- Life)
America's Favorite Domestic Goddess 'Roseanne' Joins TV Land's Line-Up on June 5th May 28, 2009
Over the nine year run, the show had many guest appearances including: George Clooney as Booker, the foreman at the factory Jackie and Roseanne worked at and Jackie's love interest for the first season; Martin Mull as Leon Carp, Roseanne's boss at the diner she later worked at and finally the late Estelle Parsons as Bev, Roseanne and Jackie's meddling mother. TV Land and all related logos and titles are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Men Who Stare at Goats Audiobook Re... May 26, 2009
This exposure has raised awareness of the book, although a movie starring George Clooney and Ewan McGregor is being filmed which many fans will be aware of. In addition to paper and ebook formats, Men Who Stare at Goats is available as an audiobook narrated by Sean Mangan. (Suite101.com)
Recession tarnishes stars bankability May 23, 2009
Recession tarnishes stars bankability - South Florida Business Journal. for free extra services. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Will Smith Tops the Ulmer Scale's List of Most Bankable Actors Worldwide May 23, 2009
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Q&A with Soderbergh | May 22, 2009
And the creatively the stakes were high because it was a studio films with big movie stars (George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez). I wanted to take the same approach as those smaller films and have it still work. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Congressman Affleck meets the press May 22, 2009
Stars George Clooney and David Strathairn. HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS AND ALIENATE PEOPLE (2008). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Ang Lee takes Venice Golden Lion May 22, 2009
Lee beat off competition from 18 other films, including George Clooney's favoured Good Night, and Good Luck ... George Clooney's film Good Night, and Good Luck had been the hot favourite among film critics to take the Golden Lion on the last night of the annual 11-day festival ... George Clooney (l) saw his film's star David Strathairn win best actor. (Yahoo News -- Film Festivals)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars May 22, 2009
"If you're thinking, in some way you're already outside it. "I had to kiss someone," Day-Lewis said of why he puckered up to fellow nominee George Clooney during his big moment. "I had kissed my wife, so in the interest of parity, I had to kiss George ... " "I'm just paying him back from the stage," Swinton later said of her dig at "Clayton" leading man, former Batman and notorious prankster George Clooney. "There are scores to be settled ... Daniel Day-Lewis embraces George Clooney at the 2008... (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes May 22, 2009
Instead, we get right down to it with the first award, with George Clooney presenting best supporting actress in a motion picture. The crowd is pulling for front-runner Jennifer Hudson, who indeed takes the prize. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
Clooney in competition at Venice May 22, 2009
George Clooney directs and stars in Goodnight and Good Luck. Actor George Clooney's second movie as director is one of nine US films that receive their world premieres at this year's Venice Film Festival. (Yahoo News -- Film Festivals)
Brangelinas intimate dinner with 60 others May 21, 2009
The eatery is a familiar haunt for Pitt, who was seen there with pal George Clooney during promotion for their "Ocean's" movies. Pitt and Jolie are staying nearby, in a house on the grounds of the exclusive Hotel du Cap. (MSNBC -- News)
Utah Women's Basketball Italy Blog #4 May 21, 2009
A couple of perks of the boat ride included seeing villas belonging to celebrities such as George Clooney. Unfortunately, we weren't able to see the actor himself. (Utahutes.com)
TV's 10 best star turns of 2009 May 19, 2009
George Clooney, Julianna Margulies, Susan Sarandon, 'ER. Last month's finale of the long-running NBC drama was outclassed weeks earlier by a simple story - a mother who can't let go of her brain-dead son - delivered by award winners who left their hardware, and their egos, at the door. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Kim's One Hot Sweater May 19, 2009
George Clooney & Director Jason Reitman mingling and shaking hands with fans at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas on Thursday night the two were on property where they held a private 'wrap' party for their new movie "Up In The Air.". Whitney Port enjoying a late night falafel at Three Monkeys in the Lower East Side but when people started snapping pics she quickly stopped eating. (Fox News)
Spy novelist Ignatius back in operation with 'The Increment' May 19, 2009
Ignatius says he'd love to see George Clooney play Pappas, a CIA veteran who is disillusioned by the war in Iraq. The 2008 film of Ignatius' last novel, Body of Lies, about CIA operatives in the Middle East, starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe. (USA Today -- Life)
Mental Notes May 18, 2009
Jack s a confident, iconoclastic charmer, or is meant to be; the way Vance conveys that is to smile boyishly, as if he were George Clooney flirting with a talk-show host, whether it s appropriate to the situation or not. It s quite annoying, actually, this implied connection between Gallagher s puckish smile and his medical ingenuity. (New Yorker)
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark and Hilton St. Louis Airport Play Starring Role in George Clooney's Movie "Up in the Air" May 18, 2009
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Stephen King: Elmore Leonard's latest starts good, gets better May 17, 2009
The main characters in "Road Dogs" are drawn from at least three previous novels, but there's no need to refresh yourself on the Byzantine plots of "Riding the Rap," "La Brava," and "Out of Sight" (which became a successful movie starring George Clooney) to enjoy this one. It's enough to know that Jack Foley's a legendary bank robber with a heart of, if not gold, then some not completely base metal; Cundo Rey is the foxy, hot-blooded Latin who wants to play Jack; and Dawn Navarro is Cundo's... (Boston Globe)
'The Facts of Life' Cast: Then & Now May 17, 2009
" His most recent movie role in "The Four Children of Tander Welch" united him for the first time onscreen with his real-life mother, Patty Duke. George Clooney: Then In 1985 the unknown George Clooney was hired to play handyman George Burnett. He was contracted to rebuild Mrs. Garrett's shop and breathe new life into the series, but he only stuck around for one year, leaving to roadie for pop sensation Cinnamon (real-life pop sensation Stacey Q). George Clooney: Now We doubt anyone's unaware of... (Fox News)
Does it matter if a celebrity acts like a jerk? May 16, 2009
Besides, the real drama now is how Christian Bale is going to get along with director David O. Russell -- known for fighting with George Clooney and Lily Tomlin -- in "The Fighter." WORD SCRAMBLE. By the way, when I saw the midnight "Angels & Demons" they gave me some "Terminator Salvation" world scramble. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Kevin Spacey to star in 'Casino Jack' May 13, 2009
Other upcoming projects include "The Men Who Stare at Goats" alongside George Clooney and father-daughter comedy "Father of Invention." Read next article. . (Variety)
Tamil protests: Free speech or illegal outrage? May 12, 2009
Do we tell George Clooney to stop talking about Darfur and just go and live there ... Many celebrities have taken up the causes of Darfur (like George Clooney and Matt Damon). (Globe and Mail)
The Citizen's Cinema May 12, 2009
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Mar 30, 2009 5:48 PM:" Anyone who has seen "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" or "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" knows that the mind behind those movies, writer Charlie Kaufman, breeds some weird ideas.But Kaufman, for all the freshness and ingenuity of his screenplays, has always seen his ideas filtered through another creative mind in the director's chair, be it Spike Jonze ("Adaptation") or George Clooney ("Confessions")."Synecdoche, New York" marks Kaufman's... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Woman finds New Moon script in the trash May 12, 2009
She was outside a hotel where actors were staying during a St. Louis shoot for the upcoming George Clooney movie, Up in the Air. . (MSNBC -- News)
Tilda Swinton drinks deep for role as 'super-wrecked' Julia May 12, 2009
Says George Clooney, who has co-starred in two movies with her: "She's nothing but fun to work with, have dinner with, and especially to drink with. She's a lightweight on the drinking part, though.". PHOTO GALLERY. (USA Today -- Life)
Why Tilda Swinton is the Queen of the Indies May 11, 2009
Recently, and notably, Swinton has had on-screen affairs with Brad Pitt (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and George Clooney (Burn After Reading). She was also Clooney's legal antagonist, an agribusiness executive, in Michael Clayton a film that earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. (Time.com)
Bio Goes Beyond Biography With New Shows May 11, 2009
Along with the networks staple, Biography which will feature 50 new episodes focusing on such celebrities as George Clooney, Sean Penn, Bruce Springsteen and David Letterman other returning series include Shatners Raw Nerve, an interview show featuring William Shatner (Boston Legal); as well as the networks most-watched show, I Survived , which recounts the stories of people whove lived through unforeseen life-threatening situations. Entering its third season, the show... (Multichannel News)
'Promises I Made My Mother' May 10, 2009
Haskell became known as "the agent to the stars" at the William Morris agency from 1978 to 2004, with his clients including George Clooney, Whoopi Goldberg, Dolly Parton and Bill Cosby. As the company's worldwide head of television, he helped launch hit TV shows such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Everybody Loves Raymond. (The Clarion-Ledger)
New Capt. Kirk Talks "Trek" May 9, 2009
Chris Pine Shares Thoughts On Iconic Role. NEW YORK, May 8, 2009. (CBS News)
Out Of Sight May 8, 2009
Main Actors: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Don Cheadle. Critical Appeal: 92. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Five stars and now for Cannes May 5, 2009
Since 2004 they have given full marks to just three other films: the Coen brothers' No Country for Old Men; Good Night, And Good Luck, starring George Clooney; and Brokeback Mountain, which gained Heath Ledger an Oscar nomination. Source: The Sun-Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hef's Historic Night May 5, 2009
George Clooney at the Delano, Miami on Sunday. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
Movies in Mexico May 5, 2009
Rodriguez again, in a bizarre sort of two-for-one movie with violent brothers George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino on the lam, heading to Mexico, where they encounter. vampires. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Fiat Tries To Take The Wheel In Detroit May 5, 2009
But as the commercials point out, when you buy a Fiat "George Clooney is not included.". For now, Ferrari and Maserati are the only Fiat-owned brands sold in the U.S. The Italian automaker pulled out of the American market in the early 1980's, when some buyers joked that Fiat stood for "fix it again, Tony.". (CBS News)
Go ahead, ask Mick LaSalle May 4, 2009
Does George Clooney, as a director, have the "touch of boring" ... Does George Clooney, as a director, have. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
‘Burn After Reading' Lit my fire (1) May 3, 2009
His cold, calculating wife (Tilda Swinton, who can be dependably cold and calculating) is thinking about a divorce, especially since she is having an affair with George Clooney, who not-so-subtly spoofs his real-life, ladies-man reputation. Thrown into this superstar mix is Frances McDormand, a sales person at a local gym. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Joel Stein Ranks the TIME 100 — His TIME 100 May 3, 2009
L. to R.: George Clooney, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, President of the French Republic Nicholas Sarkozy L. to R.: Mario Anzuoni / Reuters / Corbis; TIM SLOAN / AFP / Getty; Christophe Ena / Reuters Article Tools ... George Clooney: You came for dinner and, in an effort to stop a beeping alarm, entered my attic. (Time.com)
Newell 'in talks for Lone Ranger' May 2, 2009
George Clooney is rumoured to have landed the lead role. Newell is currently filming big budget movie Prince of Persia, with Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterton. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Efron among Most Influential People May 1, 2009
Bono, Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Woods, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Jay Leno and Zac Efron also made the list, which was unveiled earlier this week. As for why Clooney was worthy of such a place, Bono piped up. (MSNBC -- News)
Puffball Nation May 1, 2009
I thought it couldn't get worse the other day when I saw that People magazine had devoted a special section of its annual "Most Beautiful People" issue to "Barack's Beauties." There was the First Lady, Michelle, looking glam and perfectly at home among other "most beautiful" folks like George Clooney, Halle Berry, and the Jonas Brothers. Then I noticed a few other, more curious inclusions. (Human Events Online)
And No. 1 Is ... May 1, 2009
- The 2009 TIME 100 - TIME. Illustration by John Ueland for TIME Article Tools. (Time.com)
