Highlights of Hollywood's fall, holiday schedule Aug 25, 2008
BURN AFTER READING: George Clooney and Brad Pitt star in the Coen brothers' romp about CIA secrets that fall into the hands of fitness club employees. CHOKE: A scam artist with a demented mother pursues the truth about the identity of his father. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
European festival light on Hollywood Aug 25, 2008
LONDON The Venice film festival opens on Wednesday with Hollywood A-listers George Clooney and Brad Pitt on the red carpet for the Coen brothers' eagerly awaited Burn After Reading, but from then on Tinseltown takes a back seat. Asia could win the Golden Lion for best film for the fourth year running with three Japanese entries in competition, including animator Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea which is already storming the box office at home. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
"Watchmen" caught in Hollywood crossfire Aug 25, 2008
When George Clooney agreed to star in it, however, Castle Rock stood on its right to be involved as a producer of what turned out to be an Oscar-nominated film. Fox, in its complaint filed in February with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, contended, among other things, that Lawrence Gordon, a producer of "Watchmen," was given a somewhat unusual perpetual turnaround right under an agreement reached in 1994. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Do celebs help or hurt? Aug 25, 2008
Hollywood has always been heavily Democratic, and Obama s youthful charisma and message of change has made passionate fans of stars like George Clooney, Ben Affleck and countless others. But with the John McCain camp trying to paint Obama as a lightweight celebrity on the level of Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, Obama s folks might be getting a little jittery about the star power likely to converge on Denver. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes Aug 25, 2008
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)
Scandal Sheet: Gosling and McAdams' PDA Pics Aug 25, 2008
-It's been a while since I've gushed over George Clooney (a terrible oversight for which I am truly sorry. How nice is he. (National Post)
Nobody's understudy Aug 25, 2008
Sullivan was featured in the infamous San Diego cult movie Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1978) and its sequels, including Return of the Killer Tomatoes (1988), which co-starred an eventual Oscar winner George Clooney. Sullivan, who lives in Bay Park, taught for years at San Diego Junior Theater and instills her heart in students: Acting is something you have to do. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
'Mermaid' returns; Kutcher hits 'Vegas' Aug 24, 2008
Both, in fact, are more facile with fast-talking comedy than Renee Zellweger and George Clooney in "Leatherheads.". To further Diaz's future in the trading business, Kutcher agrees to go with her to a weekend retreat. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Clooney in competition at Venice Aug 24, 2008
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)
Ang Lee takes Venice Golden Lion Aug 24, 2008
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)
The tastiest treats at TIFF's bountiful banquet Aug 24, 2008
The festival's hottest draw has to be Burn After Reading, Joel and Ethan Coen's screwball comedy with Brad Pitt, George Clooney, John Malkovich and Tilda Swinton, about a group of gym rats who come across a secret CIA disc and attempt to sell it. Che, Stephen Soderberg's two-part epic starring Benicio Del Toro, was certainly the talk of the Cannes festival in May, though not precisely a critical hit. (Globe and Mail)
Buon Giorno! - Loyola Women's Basketball Italian Countryside Tour - Day Two Aug 23, 2008
About 20 minutes into the ride, the team got a thrill as they pulled alongside the home of George Clooney. While the actor did not appear to be home, it was worth the view and to take several pictures of the mansion. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Stars align at the Toronto International Film Festival Aug 23, 2008
The list added 11 gala screenings, including Burn After Reading, the hotly anticipated new film directed by the Coen brothers and starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich and Tilda Swinton, all of whom are expected to attend the festival. Directors Ethan, left, and Joel Coen have a new film for TIFF.. (Edmonton Journal)
Clooney buys stranger a car Aug 22, 2008
George Clooney bought a $28,000 car for a motorist whose vehicle he hit in a road accident. The Oceans Thirteen actor shunted a female drivers Lancia Ypsilon from behind with his large saloon while out in Pennabilli, Italy. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Comedy and drama dominate Toronto Aug 22, 2008
Stars including Brad Pitt, ex-wife Jennifer Aniston and George Clooney are all expected. Other actors appearing at the festival, which starts on 4 September, include Sir Ben Kingsley and Keira Knightley. (BBC News)
Star power fades when it comes to politics Aug 21, 2008
Admittedly, he is said to be pals with George Clooney. Yes, he is raising money at LA fund-raisers attended by all the usual suspects. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Hot. Hotter. Hottest! Aug 21, 2008
Along with long-time bud George Clooney, he's starring in the Coen brothers' Burn After Reading ... The inevitable high jinks will be brought to you by a typically hot cast, including Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich and Tilda Swinton. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
people: Henry Winkler, David Byrne, Roger Moore Aug 21, 2008
" The announcement was made this week in Columbus, Ohio, by Thurber House, a national literary center that sponsors the award. The annual prize, worth $5,000, will be presented on Oct. 6. Movies featuring Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Kate Beckinsale, Edward Norton and Colin Farrell and a documentary about Paris Hilton have joined the lineup for the Toronto International Film Festival. The showcase, which runs Sept. 4-13, will include Joel and Ethan Coen's CIA comedy "Burn After Reading," with... (International Herald Tribune)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars Aug 20, 2008
"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)
Clooney, Pitt join Toronto Film Fest lineup Aug 20, 2008
TORONTO - Movies featuring Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Kate Beckinsale, Edward Norton and Colin Farrell and a documentary about Paris Hilton have joined the lineup for the Toronto International Film Festival. North America's largest cinema showcase announced Tuesday that the schedule will include Joel and Ethan Coen's CIA comedy "Burn After Reading," with Pitt, Clooney, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton and John Malkovich. (MSNBC -- News)
TIFF lineup an 'embarrassment of riches' Aug 20, 2008
Among the galas is Burn After Reading, the new Coen brothers CIA comedy starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Tilda Swinton and Richard Jenkins ... Among the other galas certain to fibrillate the pheromones is Burn After Reading, the new Coen brothers CIA comedy starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Tilda Swinton and Richard Jenkins; Rod Lurie's Nothing But the Truth, starring Kate Beckinsale, David Schwimmer, Angela Bassett and Noah Wyle; The Duchess, starring Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
'Twilight' Tuesday: Jackson Rathbone Explains Jasper's Angst And Edward's Attraction Aug 20, 2008
In person, he's a cool customer with an Elvis-like twang, radiating the kind of charisma that could make George Clooney look like McLovin. While speaking with him, I found a disarmingly intelligent star who took the "Twilight" world as seriously as any super-fan. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Hollywood Fundraises for Obama Aug 18, 2008
A Geneva, Switzerland shindig is planned, and to gather in the green, the offshore event will feature George Clooney. For $250, or $10,000 for VIP tickets, folks can join Sarah Jessica Parker and Ann Wintour at a New York fashion fundraiser called Runway to Change to raise a bunch of pocket change for Barack. (Newsmax)
A thorny question for France's first lady Aug 17, 2008
George Clooney, hello. When I wrote about Carla's number on my blog recently the comments exploded. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
HEF PULLING PLUG ON PLAYBOY PARTIES? Aug 15, 2008
story of bin Laden's driver George Clooney has bought the movie rights to tell the story of Osama bin Laden's driver. Clooney's movie production company, Smokehouse, bought the book rights from journalist Jonathan Mahler, who in "The Challenge" tells the story of Salim Hamdan, a Yemeni resident of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in recent years after his capture for being the driver of bin Laden, al-Qaida's leader. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Clooney Nixes Claims He's Advising Obama Aug 15, 2008
AP ImageGeorge Clooney ... Actor George Clooney has denied a report that he's been advising Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. (KERO 23, CA)
The Alternative Democratic Convention Schedule Aug 15, 2008
All the celebrities Barack Obama has kept out of view forcing George Clooney to hold supporting fundraisers overseas, for example will now each take a turn at the microphone to see if they can beat the last presidential election s top performances: Sharon Stone saying that there would have been hot lesbian action in Catwoman if it wasn t for President Bush, and Cameron Diaz proclaiming that if you want rape to be legal, then don t vote. Or the gold standard, provided by Barbra Streisand in an... (Human Events Online)
Clooney plans Osama film Aug 14, 2008
George Clooney has snapped up the film rights for a book based on the detention and trial of Osama bin Laden's driver, it was reported on Wednesday. Entertainment industry newspaper Daily Variety said it was not clear what role Oscar-winning actor-director Clooney would take in the project, which will be based on Jonathan Mahler's book 'The Challenge. (iAfrica.com)
Political Grapevine Aug 13, 2008
com - Is Barack Obama Being Advised by Hollywood Actor George Clooney ... Is Barack Obama Being Advised by Hollywood Actor George Clooney ... The Obama campaign is vigorously denying a report that appeared in Britain's Daily Mail newspaper stating that the actor, George Clooney, is an unofficial adviser to Senator Obama. (Fox News)
NCAA Football Preview - Houston Cougars Aug 13, 2008
"This is a place that has won conference championship in recent years, and we want to continue down that path and play for a conference championship every season. OFFENSE: Dana Holgorsen takes over as the new offensive coordinator under Sumlin and the former Texas Tech assistant plans to bring a somewhat similar spread attack with him to Houston. Picking a quarterback could be the hardest part of Holgorsen's job, as the Cougars have two good ones in sophomore Case Keenum and junior Blake Joseph.... (FOX23.com, OK)
McCain's Boots Defeat Obama's Suits Aug 13, 2008
If that's the case, then Barack Obama can surely be judged by George Clooney ... We don't want George Clooney advising on foreign policy. (Human Events Online)
Election '08: McCain's Experience Shows Through Aug 13, 2008
Obama then shifted to a slightly tougher line with more U.N. involvement, easily done with 300 foreign policy advisers, apparently including Hollywood actor George Clooney. Obviously, one candidate has a superior sense of America's strategic interests and the emerging threats over the other, and Russia's invasion of Georgia has laid it out starkly. (Investors Business Daily)
'Being a pastor was not an option; it was a call' Aug 13, 2008
Being a pastor was not an option; it was a call. Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Hollywood's Team Obama Aug 13, 2008
Sex and drugs why George Clooney won't run for office. Halle Berry's eye-popping Obama T-shirt. (Newsmax)
Is Katie Holmes pregnant again? Aug 12, 2008
and Famous fill their pages with images of model Cindy Crawford hanging about in a bikini with husband Rande and actor George Clooney on a luxury yacht in Saint Tropez. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Actor and comedian Bernie Mac dies at 50 Aug 12, 2008
Mac went on to star in the hugely popular Ocean's Eleven franchise with Brad Pitt and George Clooney. His turn with Ashton Kutcher in 2005's Guess Who topped the box office. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Comedian Bernie Mac Fondly Remembered, Badly Missed Aug 12, 2008
He co-starred in the 2001 remake of Oceans Eleven and subsequent sequels Oceans Twelve and Oceans Thirteen, alongside George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon and Andy Garcia, among others ... He will be missed dearly, George Clooney said, while Brad Pitt evoked Bernie Mac as a ferociously funny and hardcore family man, sending his thoughts to Rhonda and the family. (eFluxMedia)
Obama backer George Clooney plans movie on Osama bin Laden's driver Aug 12, 2008
What on earth does Barack Obama have to do with George Clooney wanting to do a movie about Bin Ladens driver ... Senator Obama has absolutely NOTHING to do with George Clooney making this movie ... Wow is that all we can identify George Clooney with. (Los Angeles Times)
The Buzz: It’s all about the product Aug 12, 2008
George Clooney as Ulysses Everett McGill in O Brother, Where Art Thou. Would ya just watch the hair. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Clooney in driver's seat Aug 12, 2008
People Clooney in driver's seat George Clooney has bought the movie rights to tell the story of Osama bin Laden's driver ... George Clooney has bought the movie rights to tell the story of Osama bin Laden's driver. (Seattle Times)
Clooney Plans Movie of Bin Laden's Driver Aug 12, 2008
Actor George Clooney will bring the story of Osama bin Laden's recently convicted driver to the big screen. George Clooney, a Barack Obama supporter, has purchased the movie rights to Jonathan Mahler's book "The Challenge," according to the LATimes. (Newsmax)
Tidbits: Dating George Clooney has a downside? Aug 11, 2008
Tidbits: Dating George Clooney has a downside ... Dating George Clooney has a downside ... Kevork Djansezian / APDating George Clooney may put a damper on a woman's future romantic prospects. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Stars Get Ready to Party for Barack Obama - ET Aug 11, 2008
Stars like Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, George Clooney, Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow are expected to stand up for Barack Obama at the upcoming Democratic Convention in Denver, the Washington Post says. The list of celebs and performers reads like a who's who of hip hop and young Hollywood, including the Black Eyed Peas, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Scarlett Johansson, Kanye West and Wyclef Jean. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Bernie Mac: Style and bluster Aug 11, 2008
"The world just got a little less funny," said "Oceans" co-star George Clooney ... Mac went on to star in the hugely popular "Ocean's Eleven" franchise with Brad Pitt and George Clooney, playing a gaming-table dealer who was in on the heist. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Clooney, Pitt remember Mac Aug 11, 2008
Co-star George Clooney, who took on the role of heist co-ordinator Danny Ocean, said of his colleague's death: "The world just got a little less funny. He will be missed dearly.". Fellow castmate Brad Pitt, the film's food obsessed conman Robert "Rusty" Ryan, added: "I lament the loss of a ferociously funny and hardcore family man. "My thoughts are with his wife Rhonda and their family. (iAfrica.com)
Trash Talk TV - George ruined my sex life Aug 11, 2008
August 11 2008 Saucy Sienna sprung with married man, and George Clooney ruined his ex's sex life. It must be Trash Talk time again. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Bernie Mac Remembered By Ice Cube, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Chris Rock And More Aug 11, 2008
George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Bernie Mac in "Ocean's Twelve" (Warner Bros. . (VHI.com -- Music News)
Bernie Mac, at 50; comic, actor gained fame with sharp tongue Aug 10, 2008
"The world just got a little less funny," said Mr. Mac's "Oceans" co-star George Clooney. Don Cheadle, another member of the series, concurred: "This is a very sad day for many of us who knew and loved Bernie. He brought so much joy to so many. He will be missed, but heaven just got funnier.". (Boston Globe)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars Aug 10, 2008
"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)
George Clooney plans to film story of Bin Laden's driver Aug 10, 2008
George Clooney plans to film story of Bin Laden's driver ... George Clooney, already one of Hollywood's leading liberal voices, has embarked on what may be one of his most controversial projects: the story of Osama bin Laden's driver ... George Clooney plans to film story of Bin Laden's driver. (guardian.co.uk)
Barack Obama to continue to court celebrity vote Aug 10, 2008
Mr Obama's strategists have concluded that the publicity gains from rubbing shoulders with actors like George Clooney, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon will outweigh the risks of appearing lightweight. The list of those approved for credentials to attend the event includes the actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who recently filmed a campaign advertisement for Mr Obama, who is expected to bring her friend Madonna. (Telegraph.co.uk)
People in the News Snapshot Aug 10, 2008
The world just got a little less funny, said Oceans co-star George Clooney. Don Cheadle, another member of the Oceans gang, concurred: This is a very sad day for many of us who knew and loved Bernie. (Montana Standard, MT)
Im gonna miss the Mac Man Aug 10, 2008
And the world, according to his Oceans Eleven, Twelve and Thirteen costar George Clooney had just gotten a little less funny. . (MSNBC -- News)
Bernie Mac, 50; Comedian starred in 'Ocean's Eleven,' 'The Bernie ... Aug 10, 2008
He will be dearly missed,' George Clooney says in a statement ... George Clooney, Mac's costar in the three "Ocean's" movies, said in a statement, "The world just got a little less funny. He will be dearly missed.". (Los Angeles Times)
Ang Lee takes Venice Golden Lion Aug 10, 2008
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)
Clooney in competition at Venice Aug 10, 2008
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)
US comedian, 'Ocean's 11' star Bernie Mac dead at 50 Aug 10, 2008
In 2001 he featured next to Brad Pitt and George Clooney as a casino card dealer in "Ocean's Eleven" and returned in the subsequent two sequels. He also featured in the 2003 film "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and was a car salesman in last year's hit "Transformers." He also had a major part in "Old Dogs," the Robin Williams-John Travolta comedy scheduled for release in 2009. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
"Survivor" All-Stars Ready for Battle Aug 10, 2008
Aug. 9, 2008 3:30 PM PDT by. Frank Micelotta/Getty Images for NAACP. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
Another View Aug 10, 2008
Next to George Clooney, every man is drab. Next to Stephen Hawking, everyone is dumb. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
David Cook leads 'American Idol' domination of music charts Aug 10, 2008
I personally don't think George Clooney is that cute - he's too old now anyways ... Cook is NO George Clooney NOT. He will have to take more showers, get a new hair (oh sorry he did), shave and get a better and classier wordrobe ... DC the next George Clooney. (Yahoo News -- American Idol)
Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes Aug 10, 2008
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)
Bernie Mac Dead At 50 Aug 10, 2008
Mac went on to appear in the "Ocean's 11" films with Brad Pitt and George Clooney, "Guess Who" with Ashton Kutcher, "Bad Santa," "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and other films. Mac is perhaps best known for his Fox television series "The Bernie Mac Show," which aired from 2001 to 2006. (VHI.com -- Music News)
WUSA9.com | Washington, DC | Actor & Comedian... Aug 10, 2008
Mac went on to star in the ``Ocean's Eleven'' franchise with Brad Pitt and George Clooney and his turn with Ashton Kutcher in 2005's ``Guess Who. a remake of the Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn 1967 classic ``Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. (W-USA News, DC)
Pop Tarts: Dita Von Teese Turns Fashion Shoot Into Nude Shoot Aug 9, 2008
" Sarah Larson Spotted With New Mystery Man Related Column Archive George Clooney s former flame Sarah Larson seems to love her single status but we re just not sure how long her lonesomeness will last. Larson was spotted partying up at storm at new Sin City nightclub Wasted Space at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Wednesday night, accompanied by a new, good-looking guy. When Larson wasn t canoodling with her well-built squeeze, she was reportedly table-top dancing in the VIP section with three... (Fox News)
More of this story Aug 9, 2008
That's followed by Andrei Tarkovsky's Solaris (the 1972 original, not Steven Soderbergh's remake with George Clooney), in which the cosmonaut/shrink protagonist (shown here) investigates a strange psychological phenomenon aboard the Solaris space station. The movies are screened atop the Bonaventure at dusk, and pillows and blankets are encouraged. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
