'Men Who Stare at Goats' has fuzzy vision Nov 4, 2009
In this film publicity image released by Overture Films, George Clooney is shown in a scene from, "The Men Who Stare At Goats." (Overture Films, Laura Macgruder / AP) ... In this film publicity image released by Overture Films, George Clooney, left, and Kevin Spacey are shown in a scene from, "The Men Who Stare At Goats." (Overture Films, Laura Macgruder / AP) ... Movie review: George Clooney's `Men Who Stare at Goats' has fuzzy vision despite satiric tone. (Albany Times Union)
Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts, Viola Davis, Zoe Kravitz, Aasif Mandvi, Lauren Graham, Jim Gaffigan Cast in Focus Features' It's Kind of a Funny Story for Writer/Directors Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck Nov 3, 2009
In addition to It's Kind of a Funny Story, current and upcoming Focus Features movies include Shane Acker's animated fantasy epic 9, starring Elijah Wood and Jennifer Connelly and produced by Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov; writer/director Richard Curtis' rock and roll comedy Pirate Radio; the unique nonfiction feature Babies, directed by Thomas Balmes; Greenberg, the new film from writer/director Noah Baumbach, starring Ben Stiller; Academy Award winner Kevin Macdonald's Roman epic adventure... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pop Culture: Seacoast N.H. Culture and Entertainment Blog Nov 3, 2009
Anna Kendrick, 24, of Portland, Maine, plays Jessica in The Twilight Saga films and is getting Best Supporting Actress Oscar buzz for her role opposite George Clooney (who is getting Best Actor Oscar buzz) in the Jason Reitman ( Juno ) film Up in the Air. At age 12 she became the second youngest person ever nominated for a Tony Award for playing Dinah in High Society on Broadway. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Carrey's Scrooge Rings In Hollywood Holiday Spirit Nov 3, 2009
" -- A Manhattan couple (Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant) in a rocky marriage find new twists in their relationship after they see a murder and are hustled into witness protection. "It's Complicated" -- A messy love triangle develops among a bakery and restaurant owner (Meryl Streep), her ex-hubby (Alec Baldwin) and an architect (Steve Martin) in the latest from director Nancy Meyers ("Something's Gotta Give"). FOXES, FROGS AND RODENTS: Meryl Streep also joins George Clooney and Bill Murray... (KIRO TV, WA)
When it comes to stardom, Clooney has smarts Nov 3, 2009
The Twilight sequel, New Moon hits the big screen, along with George Clooney in The Men Who Stare at Goats and Fantastic Mr. Fox and the apocalyptic 2012 and The Road ... Its probably a good thing for George Clooney, then, that he got his well-paying drivel out of the way early with Batman & Robin in 1997 ... George Clooney stars as a special forces agent who reveals the existence of a secret, psychic military unit in this comedy. (MSNBC -- News)
Ewan McGregor: Goat-starer extraordinaire Nov 2, 2009
And a little kid will lead them to water: George Clooney, left, is a paranormal operative and Ewan McGregor is a reporter in The Men Who Stare at Goats, an anti-war farce about training psychic soldiers. TITULAR GOATS. (USA Today)
Making Peace Nov 2, 2009
Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges, and George Clooney in Grant Heslov s movie ... There he meets Lyn Cassidy (George Clooney), who claims to be one of the Jedi Warriors, men who stared at goats until they the goats, that is, not the men fell down dead. (New Yorker)
Artist admits using key AP photo for 'HOPE' poster (2) Nov 2, 2009
Fairey himself admitted that he didn t use The Associated Press photo of Obama seated next to actor George Clooney he originally said his work was based on which he claimed would have been covered under fair use, the legal claim that copyrighted work can be used without having to pay for it. Instead he used a picture the news organization has claimed was his source a solo picture of the future president seemingly closer to the iconic red, white and blue image of Obama, underlined with the... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Julia Roberts moves to 'Neighborhood' Nov 2, 2009
By: Published: Sun, November 01, 2009, 7:11 PM. In the film she's making, Julia Roberts "Eat, Pray, Love" character goes all the way to Italy, India and Indonesia to find herself. (Variety)
Shaun identity Nov 2, 2009
On the mantelpiece are props from Generation - a large plaster gnome, a framed black and white photo of George Clooney (signed by someone in the props department) and a plastic brain which, when it's on the Generation set, is lit so it appears to be pulsing. "It's my private joke, that the show is on commercial television and is in some way vaguely educational," says Micallef. (The Age, Australia)
Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes Nov 1, 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)
Anything for love Nov 1, 2009
Out Friday, George Clooney s latest film, based on Jon Ronson s 2004 book of the same name, features a wacky story (and high-pedigree cast including Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges and Ewan ... Out Friday, George Clooney s latest film, based on Jon Ronson s 2004 book of the same name, features a wacky story (and high-pedigree cast including Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges and Ewan. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'Airplane!' actor gets Hollywood star Nov 1, 2009
Celebrities Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney and Denzel Washington and heavyweights from the financial services and high-tech industries were among those landing visits with President Obama or others at the White House during Obama's first months in office. The White House late yesterday afternoon released a partial list of people who have visited since Obama took office in January. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Politics & Gov't Nov 1, 2009
Celebrities George Clooney and Oprah Winfrey and prominent lobbyists, corporate executives and Democratic fundraisers were among the first to score visits with President Barack Obama, his wife Michelle or top aides at the White House, newly released records show ... Celebrities Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney and Denzel Washington, prominent Democratic fundraisers and heavyweights from the financial services and high-tech industries were among those landing visits with President Barack Obama or... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Aliens invade, disguised as Larry David! Nov 1, 2009
I think poor, lonely George Clooney knows the answer to that one. Besides, how rude is it to show up at someone's galactic doorstep without inviting them to your solar system first. (Salon)
Barack Obama Nov 1, 2009
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Winfrey, Clooney among first White House guests Oct 31, 2009
From left, Ronald E. Logue, Chief Executive Officer of State Street Corporation; Freddie Mac Chief Executive Officer John Koskinen; Rick Waddell, President and Chief executive officer Northern Trust; Banker's Association President and Chief Executive Ed Yingling, Celebrities Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Denzel Washington and heavyweights from high-tech industries were also among those landing visits with Obama or others at the White House during his first months in office ... By Sharon... (USA Today)
Ang Lee takes Venice Golden Lion Oct 31, 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)
10th annual FilmColumbia Festival screens local students documentary Oct 31, 2009
Saturday s sneak peak was Up in the Air, starring George Clooney and directed by Jason Reitman, who also directed Juno and Thank You for Smoking. The release date for this film is Dec. 25. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Celebs, Lobbyists Among White House Guests Oct 31, 2009
FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2009, file photo Actor George Clooney walks out of the West Wing of the. FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2009, file photo Actor George Clooney walks out of the West Wing of the White House in Washington following his meeting with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden ... Celebrities Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney and Denzel Washington, prominent Democratic fundraisers and heavyweights from the financial services and high-tech industries were among those landing... (ABC News -- Wire)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars Oct 31, 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)
Obama names 110 White House visitors Oct 31, 2009
Celebrities at the White House include Oprah Winfrey, actors Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Denzel Washington, and tennis star Serena Williams. Journalists include Paul Krugman, the New York Times columnist and Nobel Prize winner in economics. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Crazy Shade of Winter Oct 31, 2009
WASHINGTON --- President Obama has been rolling out the red carpet at the White House during his first term -- playing host to a who's who of business-world bigs and A-list celebs including George Clooney and Oprah. BCS buster. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Hitting the right button Oct 30, 2009
The industry gatekeepers who note she is getting to her late 30s, is unmarried and childless, do not make the same sort of judgments about George Clooney. Is there an imbalance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Grating Communicator Oct 30, 2009
In Newsweek, Jacob Weisberg wrote a column saying liberals should refuse to appear on Fox News, pointedly concluding, "And no, I don't want to come on 'The O'Reilly Factor' to discuss it." Considering that Weisberg is a 107-pound weasel with a speech impediment, this is on the order of Weisberg's announcing that he's not interested in appearing in the next "Ocean's Eleven" movie with George Clooney. The strangest thing about all the invective against Fox is that it is happening in a world that... (Human Events Online)
Holiday films roll out some heavy subjects Oct 30, 2009
Cast: Ewan McGregor, George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Stephen Root, Kevin Spacey Produced by: George Clooney, Grant Heslov and Paul Lister Directed by: Grant Heslov Written by: Peter Straughan, Jon Ronson ... Cast: Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, George Clooney, Jason Schwartzman, Wally Wolodarsky Produced by: Scott Rudin, Wes Anderson, Allison Abbate, Jeremy Dawson Directed by: Wes Anderson Written by: Noah Baumbach, Wes Anderson, Roald Dahl ... Cast: Vera Farmiga, George Clooney Produced by: Jason... (Fresno Bee)
Why first ladies love to tweet Oct 30, 2009
" As if to prove the point, one recent tweet revealed she was indulging in the very un-royal activity of watching a George Clooney movie -- albeit one that has yet to be released "Back home, rewarded myself with movie+popcorn: The Men Who Stare at Goats," she wrote, adding: "What's not customary is how HILARIOUS Clooney is in this movie. " Jennifer McLean, marketing vice president of , the popular Web site that reviews Internet products, told CNN: "It's a great thing. (CNN -- International)
Crime writer Michael Connelly talks about setting his latest novel in Hong Kong Oct 29, 2009
Of course, if George Clooney wanted to be Harry the film would get made in a minute, so. it's looking like 'The Lincoln Lawyer' has a real shot at getting made, so we'll see. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Italian women protest Berlusconi's sexist quips Oct 29, 2009
A prominent member of the upper house of parliament, Patrizia Bugnano, said: "Someone tell Berlusconi he's no George Clooney. It's offensive that he always refers to women in aesthetic terms.". Berlusconi claimed recently that he is popular among Italians because he loves what they love: football, having fun, and "above all else" beautiful women. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
The CIA pays another drug trafficker Oct 29, 2009
Remember George Clooney in Syriana. 5 comments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
"A Prophet" named best picture at London Film Fest Oct 29, 2009
The two-week festival opened Oct. 14 with a gala premiere of Wes Anderson's animated adventure "Fantastic Mr. Fox," attended by voice stars George Clooney and Bill Murray. It closes Thursday with the world premiere of "Nowhere Boy," artist Sam Taylor-Wood's film about the young John Lennon. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Burn After Reading DVD Movie Revi... Oct 29, 2009
Brad Pitt (Inglourious Basterds, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), George Clooney (Ocean s 11, Intolerable Cruelty), John Malkovitch (Changeling, Eragon), Tilda Swinton (The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian) and Frances McDormand (Friends with Money) star in this comedy about two hapless employees of a fitness center who stumble upon a disk belonging to a former member of the CIA and attempt to blackmail the disks owner ... Starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney, John Malkovitch, Tilda... (Suite101.com)
Why the A-list is downsizing to TV Oct 29, 2009
George Clooney did ER before becoming Hollywood's suavest man about town, Hilary Swank swapped shifts at the 90210 Peach Pit for Oscar nights at the Kodak Theatre while, most recently, James Gandolfini switched from gruffly sinister Mafia boss to gruffly sinister US general (in In the Loop) and a gruffly sinister puppet (in Where the Wild Things Are). Now the traffic appears to be moving in the opposite direction, with some of Hollywood's biggest stars forsaking big screen for small. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Celebrity Journalism Attacked in New Film Oct 28, 2009
A George Clooney movie opens the 2009 gala ... George Clooney, asked about "Starsuckers" by The Associated Press, said a combination of shrinking newspaper staffs and the Internet meant misinformation could spread instantly around the world. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Clooney in competition at Venice Oct 27, 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)
Best actress category looks slim for 09 Oscars Oct 27, 2009
The Twilight sequel, New Moon hits the big screen, along with George Clooney in The Men Who Stare at Goats and Fantastic Mr. Fox and the apocalyptic 2012 and The Road. . (MSNBC -- News)
How to Create an Author Platform Oct 27, 2009
George Clooney says, I d rather have a rectal examination on live TV by a fellow with cold hands than have a Facebook page. " While Clooney's comment is amusing, consider the source. Clooney is already famous and you aren't. A Facebook page gives you access to thousands of people whom you would never otherwise have the opportunity to connect with. It s an easy way to connect with potential fans and other writers. Start Tweeting Embrace Twitter by creating your own Twitter account. Join Online... (Suite101.com)
Season of false starts for news organizations Oct 26, 2009
False reports that Britney Spears, George Clooney, Jeff Goldblum and Natalie Portman had died spread on Twitter and Facebook in recent months, compelling major news organizations to check them out. The latest unfounded death rumor, only this month, concerned Kanye West. (MSNBC -- Television)
Clooney adopting? Oct 25, 2009
George Clooney may decide to take his father figure role in the animation "Fantastic Mr. Fox" literally ... George Clooney joked about adopting some of Brad Pitt's kids at a press conference ... com) -- Believe it or not, perpetual bachelor George Clooney sees lots of children in his future. (CNN -- Showbiz)
The Lost Years Oct 25, 2009
George Clooney says there is a lot he can relate to in his new movie "Up in the Air," a comic drama about a man who travels across the United States to lay off people amid the financial crisis. Like his character, Clooney says he has worked around the clock, at times to the detriment of his friendships and family relations. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
12 most annoying Facebookers Oct 25, 2009
But 1,000 "friends?" Unless you're George Clooney or just won the lottery, no one has that many. That's just showing off. (CNN -- Tech)
On Demand movie picks Oct 24, 2009
(Starz on Comcast) Written by Quentin Tarantino, directed by Robert Rodriguez and starring George Clooney, it starts out with the same kind of fireworks as Pulp Fiction. But then blood-soaked bank-robbing siblings Clooney and Tarantino slide downhill into empty special effects after they flee to Mexico and wind up in a vampire s den fronting as a biker s bar. (Boston Globe)
Spin-off drama Oct 23, 2009
"It's obviously a spin-off of the original show, NCIS," explains O'Donnell, who played Robin opposite George Clooney and Val Kilmer in the 1990s Batman movies. "Our show is based on the Office of Special Projects in Los Angeles. It is a new cast of characters, but there is some overlap," he says. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Slanguage Dictionary Oct 23, 2009
tabmag -- tabloid-style TV magazine show, e.g., "Hard Copy"; "George Clooney has come down hard on the tabmags over the past year.". tap -- to select or name; "Alan Smithee has been tapped senior VP of production for Warner Bros.". (Variety)
Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes Oct 23, 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)
Editorial Help FilmColumbia celebrate 10 years Oct 23, 2009
If you peruse the list of films at the festival this year, you ll notice a lot of A-List names, such as actors George Clooney, Joseph Fiennes, the late Heath Ledger, Bebe Neuwirth, or the Coen Brothers and Martin Scorsese. What about singers Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz in the highly anticipated and award-winning film Precious. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Julia was homage to my mother: Streep Oct 23, 2009
Offering star power to this year's festival was Hollywood hunk George Clooney in Canadian director Jason Reitman's comedy, Up in the Air, and Richard Gere in the out-of-competition Hachiko, about the deep bond between a professor and the Japanese Akita dog. The festival kicked off with Oscar-winning Bosnian director Danis Tanovic's gut-wrenching film, Triage, recounting the harrowing experience of two British photojournalists covering the Iraqi-Kurdish conflict in 1988. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Daily guide to television and radio Oct 22, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Uproar at Berlusconi 'sexist' jibe Oct 21, 2009
Someone tell Berlusconi he is no George Clooney ... Senator Patrizia Bugnano called him a chauvinist, saying: "Someone tell Berlusconi he is no George Clooney.". (BBC News -- Europe)
AP to Obama 'Hope' Artist's Lawyers: We'd Like You to Stick Around Oct 21, 2009
He had previously insisted that he relied on a different Garcia photo -- one showing Obama seated next to actor George Clooney -- not the tightly focused Obama head shot The AP cited as his source. "While I initially believed that the photo I referenced was a different one, I discovered early on in the case that I was wrong," he said in the statement. (Law.com)
Weather Channel To Air Movies For The First Time Oct 21, 2009
Managers figured the George Clooney movie about a horrific storm off the New England coast would be a good first choice, particularly because it's airing on the 18th anniversary of the actual event. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
AP says artist made up Obama poster story Oct 21, 2009
Barack Obama, seated next to actor George Clooney ... It also strains credulity that an experienced graphic designer such as Shepard Fairey misremembered cropping George Clooney out of a source image and making other changes. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Actor Chris O'Donnell to Receive 2009 Caritas Award Oct 21, 2009
His movie credits include Scent of a Women with Al Pacino, The Chamber with Gene Hackman, The Bachelor with Renee Zellweger, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl with Abigail Breslin, and Batman Forever and Batman and Robin with George Clooney. He has also appeared as Finn Dandridge on Grey's Anatomy and Jack McAuliffe in The Company. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Weather Channel to air movies Friday nights Oct 21, 2009
The George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg movie about a horrific storm off the New England coast will air Oct. 30, the 18th anniversary of the actual storm. Network executives had been thinking about adding movies, and the timing proved too good to pass up, said Geoffrey Darby, the network's chief programmer. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Watch A Perfect Storm on Weather Channel Oct 21, 2009
Its managers figured the George Clooney movie about a horrific storm off the New England coast would be a good first choice particularly since its airing on the 18th anniversary of the actual event. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Television)
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Review (PS3) Oct 21, 2009
Think George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones in "Intolerable Cruelty"-with guns, explosions and ancient relics. Game play has been divided into the same three parts as the first game--platforming, gunplay and light puzzle solving-but has been vastly improved. (The Seahawk, NC)
Obama 'Hope' Artist Caught With Hand in AP Copyright Jar Oct 20, 2009
(He claimed it was one that showed Obama sitting next to actor George Clooney that required careful cropping; The AP argued that the photo in question was actually a tightly focused head shot of Obama that didn't require any cropping at all. . (Law.com)
A brushback pitch that would do Bob Gibson proud Oct 20, 2009
I hear George Clooney is looking for a screen writer for his next movie go for it. bob. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Clooney unlucky in love Oct 20, 2009
George Clooney has felt "lonely and incomplete" in relationships. The 48-year-old actor who has dated a string of beautiful women, including Renee Zellweger, Kelly Preston and Lisa Snowdon has struggled to find love, and hopes his new romance with Italian TV presenter Elisabetta Canalis will last the distance. (iAfrica.com)
Artist: Obama AP photo use not premeditated Oct 19, 2009
Fairey admitted that he didnt use The Associated Press photo of Obama seated next to actor George Clooney he originally said his work was based on which he claimed would have been covered under fair use, the legal claim that copyrighted work can be used without having to pay for it. Instead he used a picture the news organization has claimed was his source a solo picture of the future president seemingly closer to the iconic red, white and blue image of Obama, underlined with... (MSNBC -- Politics)
The Ruby Sunrise Oct 19, 2009
Act II, which operates in similar territory to George Clooney s film Good Night, And Good Luck, is sharper and more involving. A big issue is aired how revolutionary technologies are co-opted by business interests though it s the story of the broken dreams of two generations of plucky women that prevails and the comedy provided by the actors hired to act in the teleplay of Ruby s life that holds our interest until the credits roll. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
* PLANET POP Oct 19, 2009
None of this seemed surprising to George Clooney X the son of a journalist and a man who has had many column inches devoted to his life X when he was asked his opinion on the medias obsession with celebrity at the London film festival ahead of the UK premiere of his film The Men Who Stare at Goats. Clooney said he was sympathetic to journalists. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars Oct 19, 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)
Kerry: Afghan Election Affects U.S. Plan Oct 19, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2009. Foreign Relations Chairman Doubts Obama Can Decide New Military Strategy Before Presidential Runoff Election. (CBS News)
Andy Williams: Hitting The High Notes Oct 19, 2009
The Legendary Songsmith Is Still Entertaining Audiences in His 80s, With No Signs of Slowing Down. Singer Andy Williams, performing at his theatre in Branson, Mo. (CBS News)
