Godfather II roughs up retailers in February Aug 9, 2008
Even before the first Godfather game was released in 2006, Electronic Arts was ... Set to launch in February on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, The Godfather II is "inspired by the film and Mario Puzo's Corleone family drama." As in the film, the classic mob saga will be set against the backdrops of New York, Florida, and Cuba ... Really liked the Godfather. (GameSpot)
EA and Paramount Digital Entertainment Invites Players to Run the Family Business in The Godfather II Aug 9, 2008
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) and Paramount Digital Entertainment today revealed the first details of The Godfather II videogame, the sequel to the 2007 multi-platinum hit. Inspired by the film and Mario Puzos Corleone family drama, The Godfather II game goes beyond the films story by setting players in the world of organized crime in 1960s Florida, Cuba and New York ... To help players manage their empire, The Godfather II introduces The Dons View ... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A rocket blast from the past Aug 8, 2008
TELEVISION: DOCUMENTARY: WHEN WE LEFT EARTH: THE NASA MISSIONS. ktaylor@globeandmail. (Globe and Mail)
Movie Trailers Aug 8, 2008
2001 A Space Odyssey; brokeback mountain; Cool Hand Luke; Daddy's Little Girls; Diana Ossana; Director; eva mendes; Forrest Gump; Frank Pierson; Ghost Rider; Gray Matters; Heather Graham; Here's Johnny; Hollywood; Jack Nicholson; Julia Roberts; L A Confidential; Michael Douglas; Oprah Winfrey; Paul Newman; Peter Seaman; Pretty Woman; Richard Gere; sofia; Stanley Weiser; The Color Purple; The Godfather; The Number 23; The Shining; To Have and Have Not; Tom Cavanagh; Tom Hanks; Tyler Perry;... (Variety)
DVD reviews: Nims Island, Lonesome Dove Aug 8, 2008
I Got the Feelin: James Brown in the 60sThe hardest-working man in show business graduated from godfather of soul to keeper of the peace after Martin Luther King Jr. was slain in 1968. The night after the assassination, Browns concert at the Boston Garden aired live on public television as his plea to the citys mourning and angry residents to stay off the streets and avoid a riot. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Terror rejected Aug 7, 2008
Also known as 'Dr Fadl', he is seen as the godfather of jihadi thought, the man whose edicts al-Qaeda's leadership have drawn on for years. But last November he published a devastating treatise that drew on Islamic law and jurisprudence to plead with would-be jihadis that resorting to violence is forbidden, and so was rebelling against a Muslim ruler. (BBC News)
Heather Cowell Aug 7, 2008
Favorite movie: "The Godfather". Favorite musical group: I'm very eclectic I used to play violin when I was a kid, with classical music; listened to opera in college; now listen to everything, from Taiko Japanese drummers, African tribal music, Chinese music. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Gwyneth Paltrow films ad for Barack Obama Aug 5, 2008
the vapid, marginally talented film actress (but when your Godfather is Steven Spielberg it matters not. is still inflicting herself on all of us. (Telegraph.co.uk)
The domestication of Iggy Pop Aug 5, 2008
Brad Wheeler talks to the 'Godfather of Punk' about how it feels to be a middle-aged rock star ... James Newell Osterberg Jr., the crowd-walking "Godfather of Punk" known to all as Iggy Pop, is, against heavy odds, 61 years old. (Globe and Mail)
Waaris : First Week Report Card! Aug 5, 2008
If you have seen or even heard about Godfather and the movie Sarkar, then this show is like an open book for you; from characters to their dialogues, everything is "inspired" from the same ... They should add a line before the title track of the show : Special thanks to Sarkaar and Godfather without your support and direction we could not have made this show ... hey the show sounds gr8 as i loved both godfather n sarkaar but at wht tym is the show telecasted. (India-Forums.com)
The Fives: Pop goes the rise (and fall) of biker culture Aug 4, 2008
A mix of drunken brawling, racing and general mischief dominate the themes of the godfather of all biker flicks that featured the classic lines: "What are you rebelling against?" to which Brando replied defiantly "Wadda you got?". The 1953 movie, which was based loosely on a biker street party gone awry in Hollister, Calif. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Donald Angle, 65; performed modern music on harpsichord Aug 3, 2008
Interpreting "Speak Softly Love" from the "The Godfather" for the harpsichord, Donald Angle lent an 18th-century formality to a 20th-century movie theme. He gave Simon and Garfunkel's "The Boxer" a player-piano feel, and "House of the Rising Sun" sounded ever more disquieting as Mr. Angle's arpeggios quickened and the harpsichord's strings were furiously plucked. (Boston Globe)
Katherine Heigl speaks her mind Aug 2, 2008
Brando sent a Native American surrogate to turn down his statuette when he won best actor in 1972 for The Godfather. Heigl, on the other hand, simply declined to put her name in consideration for an Emmy bid. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Kidman in line of fire Aug 2, 2008
Friends say Gyngell has been tapped to become Indigo's godfather. Packer matriarch Ros was jetting her way back to Sydney on Wednesday to meet her new granddaughter. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
More of this story Aug 2, 2008
It features music from Titanic, The Godfather, Schindler's List, An American in Paris, Babe (that's where the organ comes in) and Rocky ... Mentored by godfather Les Paul, Miller trades in Rsics, bluesy Chicago numbers and a long list of rock hits. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Critics' Picks Aug 2, 2008
It also represents one of the clearest demonstrations of the Godfather of Soul's intense style -- a frenetic soul voodoo ritual smelting anguish into ecstasy and pouring out as hot, sublime show business. Even Disc 1's documentary "The Night James Brown Saved Boston," a moving portrait of Brown's riot-stopping Boston Garden concert on April 5, 1968, the day after MLK's assassination, can't touch the pure, expressive explosion of "Out of Sight." Ironically, Brown did not believe in nonviolence,... (Salon)
Hostile climate for the craven Aug 1, 2008
As the godfather of the Liberals' right faction, Minchin was vital in putting together the support bloc that Nelson needed to win the leadership. Minchin remains vital to his ability to hold onto it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The villains we love to hate Aug 1, 2008
When 1972's "The Godfather" won multiple Oscars, including one for Marlon Brando's depiction of mob master Vito Corleone (two years later Robert De Niro won an Oscar for playing the same character as a young man in "The Godfather Part II"), it broke a tradition of giving the industry's highest honor to virtuous characters. Robert Thompson, director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University, notes that the novel "The Godfather" came out in 1969 - the same year... (Juneau Empire)
Is Pakistan's army running scared? Aug 1, 2008
Within Pakistan, there is a growing realisation that the ISI and its godfather, the Pakistani army, have damaged the interest and stability of the country, which is now headed by a cousin of Musharraf. An increasing number of people want the ISI, now headed by Musharrafs cousin, to be shorn of its unlimited reach and power. (Sify.com, India)
True to Big Blue Jul 31, 2008
The Godfather: 28 percent UK Basketball: 72 percent. Best Late night Talk Show Host. (CBS News)
Bear's death and theUS way of banking Jul 31, 2008
As Hyman Roth (Lee Strasberg) said in Godfather 2 explaining why he did not seek vengeance for the killing of a protege, "this is the business we've chosen.". That's what somebody should tell Bear Stearns when they start squawking about what happened to them last March. (Asia Times Online)
Whats wrong with Heigl speaking out? Jul 31, 2008
Brando sent a Native American surrogate to turn down his statuette when he won best actor in 1972 for The Godfather. . (MSNBC -- News)
Keeping abreast of public frolicking Jul 30, 2008
Video: Guess who Angelina and Brad have asked to be godfather to the twins. SIENNA MILLER and relationships have always been active fodder for the celebrity organs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Norman Dello Joio, 95; composer led Boston University's School of Fine and Applied Arts Jul 30, 2008
He also studied organ with his godfather, Pietro Yon, who was the organist at St. Patrick's Cathedral. He studied composition at the Juilliard School and with Paul Hindemith at Yale and the Berkshire Music Center in Tanglewood. (Boston Globe)
Trash Talk: 'The Godfather' Jul 29, 2008
Video - Trash Talk TV - Bono is 'The Godfather' - Sydney Morning Herald ... Trash Talk TV - Bono is 'The Godfather. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Behind the scenes, a force in the media world Jul 29, 2008
A wind-up doll of kinetic energy, Nevo, who is 43, is said to be the largest individual shareholder of Time Warner, was once the largest private investor in Goldman Sachs, is engaged to China's most famous actress, vacations on Rupert Murdoch's sailboat, is the godfather of Lachlan Murdoch's son, counts Lenny Kravitz as a good friend and attended Madonna's wedding in 2000. And many people, including even some of his close friends, a few of whom joined him at Perelman's estate over the Fourth of... (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Trash Talk TV - Bono is 'The Godfather' Jul 29, 2008
Trash Talk TV - Bono is 'The Godfather. July 28 2008 They made Bono an offer he couldn't refuse, and Screech tells all in new book. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Hollywood, not NASA, reveals alien truth Jul 28, 2008
ORIGINAL cast member Gianni Russo threatened Brando on the set of The Godfather. Latest videos. (NEWS.com.au)
Who knows what's next for television? Jul 28, 2008
Video: Guess who Angelina and Brad have asked to be godfather to the twins. Ask Sam: Rules for a one-night stand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
A Media Powerhouse Everyone and Nobody Knows Jul 28, 2008
A wind-up doll of kinetic energy, who bounds about like a shortstop, Mr. Nevo, who is 43, is said to be the largest individual shareholder of Time Warner, was once the largest private investor in Goldman Sachs, is engaged to China s most famous actress, vacations on Rupert Murdoch s sailboat, is the godfather of Lachlan Murdoch s son, counts Lenny Kravitz as a good friend and attended Madonna s wedding in 2000. And many people, including even some of his close friends, a few of whom joined him... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Shoot in anger Jul 27, 2008
" Nevertheless, after the extraordinary success of "Z" in 1969 he was overwhelmed by offers from Hollywood. It is said that Costa-Gavras turned down "The Godfather" before it was offered to Francis Ford Coppola. He made four U.S. movies including "Missing" (1982). The story of the kidnapping and death-squad murder of Charles Horman, a liberal American journalist in Chile finally allowed Costa-Gavras to weave his fascination with U.S. political culture into a film. U.S. audiences responded... (CNN -- International)
CRAZY, an Award-Winning Film Inspired by the Life of Guitar Legend Hank Garland, is an Official Selection at Cape Cod, MA's Woods Hole Film Festival, Screening Saturday, August 2, 9PM Jul 26, 2008
He was named for his godfather, Waylon Jennings, and is the son of GRAMMY-winning country singer Sammi Smith and Jody Payne, longtime guitarist for Willie Nelson. CRAZY has won major awards at 2008 festivals, including Best Feature honors at Colorado's Breckenridge Festival of Film -- where Payne also won for Best Actor -- and the Hoboken Film Festival. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Long battle ahead Jul 25, 2008
Wouldn't it be absurd to ask someone why they would want to watch "The Godfather". Interactivity might make people go crazy (although "the psychologists" say it lessens the impact. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
The Dark Knight UK Review Jul 24, 2008
Since the days of The Godfather in the early '70s, Hollywood's film studios have been, almost without exception, scared stiff of peppering their populist cash-cows with grandiose, weighty and thought-provoking themes, preferring instead to programme lightweight, action-packed fare for the summer and prestige, serious projects for awards season. Yet The Dark Knight sees these sensibilities outrageously and stunningly collide; the film is an unbelievably intense, kinetic head-rush of a movie yet,... (IGN FilmForce)
Comic-Con treats filmmakers as royalty Jul 24, 2008
That's because comic-book readers tend to be more literate, asserts Frank Miller, who has been the godfather of Comic-Con for more than a decade because of his work both in comics (Daredevil, Batman) and in films (Sin City). "What people are finally beginning to understand is that comic books are like any other art form, and as good as just about any literature," he says. (USA Today -- Life)
Rocky's girl is still married to the Mob Jul 23, 2008
Talia Shire, in Sydney yesterday with Gianni Russo, who played her husband Carlo, in The Godfather, which she said was a tense film to make ... CRIPPLING stage fright was not the only obstacle to Talia Shire winning a role in The Godfather ... The twice Oscar-nominated actress was a guest at the premiere of the restored version of The Godfather, with live orchestral accompaniment at the State Theatre last night. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Look at moiye, I'm so preddy Jul 23, 2008
iWith rumours circulating that Mark Wahlberg will play him in a Russell Crowe-directed drama of his life, bra-boy Koby Abberton last night paid homage to the original big screen gangsters at the premiere of the Godfather Symphony. Abberton was joined by Jennifer Hawkins, Underbelly actors Vince Colosimo and Damian Walshe-Howling, and original cast members Talia Shire and Gianni Russo. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Fresh face of a Family man Jul 22, 2008
The first two Godfather movies are Shakespeare for Americans, writes Paul Byrnes, and digitally restored versions to be launched tonight show us how much they retain their power. Brando in The Godfather in the new print you can almost see the pores in his face ... So says the undertaker Bonasera (Salvatore Corsitto), in the opening moments of The Godfather (1972) - except that we don't see him until he utters the second five words. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
More tag sale than tribute Jul 22, 2008
And few people attending the Christie's auction Thursday of the James Brown collection, 328 items spanning the life of the Godfather of Soul, were likely to have made a connection between two men as unalike posthumously as they were in life ... Photos: Godfather of Soul goodies for sale ... And there will be no archive for Spike Lee to consult for a film the director is said to be planning about the Godfather of Soul. (International Herald Tribune)
Dark Knight sets global box office record Jul 21, 2008
com have already voted it the best movie ever made, ahead of The Godfather and The Shawshank Redemption. Outside America, The Dark Knight collected just $40m in 20 countries, becoming the number one film at the worldwide box-office. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
O'Brien's beat blog Jul 21, 2008
I am trying to compare it to performances like Pacino in The Godfather or Scarface, and heresy that it is, I think this Joker performance is better ... Pacino s role in the first two Godfather films is unmatched. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'Transformers 2,' 'Star Trek,' 'G.I. Joe' Lead Our Most Anticipated Movies Of Summer ... 2009 Jul 21, 2008
as "The Godfather: Part II," they exalted. But you wanna know what it really is. (VHI.com -- Music News)
AP Photo | Warner Bros. Pictures, Stephen VaughanHeath Ledger stars as The Joker, and Christian Bale as Batman in “The Dark Knight.” Jul 20, 2008
TDK should go up next to The Godfather when it hits Blockbuster s shelves because it is on par with the classic. A grown-up, crime-centric storyline accompanied by stunning action and acting performances under the direction of the guy who brought us Momento equals gripping. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Arkansas sparkles Jul 20, 2008
Owney Madden, "the English Godfather" and owner of New York's Cotton Club, mediated the neutral territory, said Jimmy Sample, director of visitor services for the Hot Springs Convention ors Bureau, who grew up here. "He came here to watch over the New York mob's interests and married the postmaster's daughter," Sample said. (Florida Times-Union)
Buzz Briefs: Salma Hayek, Steven Adler Jul 19, 2008
Michael Jackson, Rev. Hammer, and thousands of fans gathered to honor the Godfather Of Soul one last time ... Bidding rocketed past estimates for many of the items, which included some of the Godfather of Soul's furniture, musical instruments and a poem Muhammad Ali wrote for him. (CBS News)
Top Rap Songs, Part I Jul 19, 2008
Their gritty, hard-hitting songs like Godfather Pt. III and Shook Ones spoke straight to the block and no one else. The impact of this particular song s booming bass is just ridiculous. (Suite101.com)
Got a brand new bag? James Brown items auctioned Jul 19, 2008
Bidding rocketed past estimates for many of the items, which included some of the Godfather of Soul's furniture, musical instruments and a poem Muhammad Ali wrote for him ... The jumpsuit, embellished with studs spelling out "GFOS," for "Godfather of Soul," sold for $25,000, Christie's said ... An intricately beaded, black satin cape went for $47,500; a blue satin one embroidered with "Thy Name Is Godfather of Soul" fetched $35,000. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
The Dark Knight Jul 19, 2008
Theatrical Release Date: 07/18/2008. Rating: PG-13 for Adult Situations, Violence. (The Daily Reflector)
"Survivor" All-Stars Ready for Battle Jul 18, 2008
Also among the 317 personal items on the block at the behest of the Godfather of Soul's estate, which maintained that the auction was necessary to pay bills and taxes: a full-length, black satin cape that went for $47,500; a red leather furniture set that sold for $40,000; and a denim jumpsuit studded with the acronym GFOS that fetched $25,000. filed under. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
Judge OKs James Brown's Auction Jul 16, 2008
Godfather Of Soul's Possessions Go On Block This Week. POSTED: 2:57 pm CDT July 15, 2008UPDATED: 3:55 pm CDT July 15, 2008. (Click2Houston, TX)
Black carpet for Dark Knight debut Jul 15, 2008
The Dark Knight is an "absolute stunner", Ledger is "mad-crazy-blazing brilliant as the Joker", Bale evokes "Al Pacino in The Godfather II in his delusion and desolation". In conclusion, he gushes that "the haunting and visionary Dark Knight soars on the wings of untamed imagination". (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Minarets, monsters - and a wee dram: find them all in this week's podcast. Jul 15, 2008
The godfather of techno music reveals all in this interview. swissinfo's Isobel Leybold-Johnson talks to Dieter Meier of Yello. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Awesome family videos: The list goes on! Jul 15, 2008
If your 7-year-old loves "Kagemusha" or "Godfather II," you damn sure don't need my permission. Other young children may, like my stepsister, find "Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree" unbearably traumatic. (Salon)
Generation Kill, "Get Some": Po-lice that moo-stash!!!! Jul 14, 2008
Other characters will be important and/or interesting as time goes on -- Fruity Rudy, Captain America, Godfather, Sgt. Major Sixta -- but the guys in that first Humvee are (with the exception of the turret gunner, who's a minor character at best) well-established even by the end of episode one ... Colbert isn't McNulty, Person isn't Bunk, Godfather isn't Burrell, Sgt. Major Sixta isn't Rawls, etc. (The Star-Ledger - NJ.com)
More Actors Who Never Won an Oscar Jul 14, 2008
In six of the years he lost to actors that gave career performances: 1962 (Gregory Peck, To Kill a Mockingbird); 1964 (Rex Harrison, My Fair Lady); 1968 (Cliff Robertson, Charlie); 1972 (Marlon Brando, The Godfather); 1980 (Robert De Niro, Raging Bull); and, 1982 (Ben Kingsley, Gandhi). In 1969, he lost to sentimental favorite John Wayne (True Grit) and in 2007 to Daniel Day-Lewis (There Will Be Blood). (Suite101.com)
Cosentino: Legend moves on to new chapter Jul 13, 2008
Future films will include Cinema Paradiso and The Godfather. See you at the movies. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
James Brown's Personal Items Up for Auction at Christie's Jul 13, 2008
And there's Brown's Yamaha baby grand piano from his South Carolina home, enscripted with the words, "Godfather of Soul.". Brown died a year and a half ago at 73. (FOXNews)
Iranian film hits raw Egyptian nerve Jul 13, 2008
Far from it, he is often seen as a complete contradiction of everything represented by Gamal Abdul-Nasser, the "godfather" of modern Arab nationalism. For years, Arabs have been taught to hate Sadat, who is often depicted as a selfish stooge of the United States who sold out for a separate peace treaty with Israel and betrayed the Arabs by visiting Jerusalem in 1978. (Asia Times Online)
James Brown Belongings Being Auctioned Jul 13, 2008
"Godfather Of Soul" Stuff Expected To Fetch $1M ... Michael Jackson, Rev. Hammer, and thousands of fans gathered to honor the Godfather Of Soul one last time ... (CBS) More than 300 items that belonged to "The Godfather of Soul," James Brown, are going on the block at Christie's auction house in New York. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Applause Calendar Jul 13, 2008
AUGUSTA MUSEUM OF HISTORY: 560 Reynolds St.; The Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown exhibit; From Ty to Cal: A Century of Baseball exhibit; $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 ages 6-18, free ages 5 and younger; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays; ; (706) 722-8454. BOYHOOD HOME OF PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON: 419 Seventh St.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; $5 adults, $4 for 60 and older, $3 for 6-17 and free ages 5 and under; (706) 722-9828. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Iraq War comes alive in HBO's 'Generation Kill' Jul 13, 2008
Chance Kelly plays the raspy-voiced Lt. Col. Stephen "Godfather" Ferrando while Stark Sands, Neal Jones and James Ransone also have memorable roles. One can only imagine the level of dark humor and random acts of kindness, stupidity and violence involving less-elite units, but there's a copious amount on display here. (New Haven Register, CT)
HBO takes on Iraq in 'Generation Kill' Jul 13, 2008
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The Rooneys: A fight for future generations Jul 13, 2008
It was his way of saying that none of the five strong-willed sons of a street-savvy NFL pioneer had to be reminded of the line in "The Godfather" about never going against the family in public, but that anything less than a fair resolution would be unacceptable, for the sake of their children and their children's children. CHART. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Series portrays terror, boredom of war Jul 13, 2008
"Rolling through Iraq in open-top Humvees is completely outside of what First Recon does," declares Lt. Col. Stephen "Godfather" Ferrando. "But the general has asked this battalion to be America's Shock Troops, and Godfather can't tell the general we don't do windows.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
5Top: Lets rock! Best backing bands Jul 8, 2008
Tapped for Youngs second solo album, Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, Crazy Horse helped Young develop the ultra-distorted, 4/4 plod of songs like Cinnamon Girl and Hey Hey My My (Into The Black) that earned the sobriquet the Godfather of Grunge years later. Its no coincidence that it took the Crazy Horse-like Rockin In The Free World to reestablish him as a viable creative force after his sonic wanderings of the 1980s. (MSNBC -- Music)
