What Will Stars Say ... and Wear ... at Sunday's Emmy... Sep 20, 2008
" Close's competition for lead drama actress honors includes 2007 winner Sally Field for "Brothers & Sisters," Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer," Mariska Hargitay, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and Holly Hunter, "Saving Grace. " "I'm very honored," Field said in an e-mail. "It never gets old. (Fox News)
Newsweek: Predictingthe Emmy winners Sep 20, 2008
Lead Actress , "Damages" Sally Field, "Brothers and Sisters" Mariska Hargitay, "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" Holly Hunter, "Saving Grace" Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer". Another category full of deserving competitors, but there's no good reason to think Close doesn't have this in the bag. (MSNBC -- News)
Critic's ballot: Acting is first-rate, even if some shows aren't Sep 20, 2008
Holly Hunter, Saving Grace (TNT). Should and will win: Glenn Close, Damages. (USA Today -- Life)
EMMYPICKS-TV Sep 20, 2008
Lead Drama Actress: Glenn Close ("Damages"), Sally Field ("Brothers rs," ABC), Mariska Hargitay ("Law : SVU," NBC), Holly Hunter ("Saving Grace," TNT), Kyra Sedgwick ("The Closer," TNT). Rick's pick: Close's penetrating, unnerving portrayal of a master manipulator stands out. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
A mad, mad, mad, mad Emmys? Sep 20, 2008
Equally impressive, four of the six lead-actor nominees were from the cable side: Hamm from "Mad Men," Bryan Cranston from AMC's "Breaking Bad," Michael C. Hall from Showtime's "Dexter" and Gabriel Byrne from HBO's "In Treatment." Plus, three of the five women nominated for best dramatic actress were also from the cable side: Glenn Close from "Damages," Kyra Sedgwick from "The Closer" and Holly Hunter from "Saving Grace" - the latter two series air on TNT. ... Lead actress in a drama: Glenn... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cable upstarts and network stalwarts Sep 20, 2008
The New Wave: First-time lead-actress nominees Glenn Close (FX's Damages ) and Holly Hunter (TNT's Saving Grace ). My Pick: The role of Patty Hewes, Crazy Lady Lawyer was a prime chunk of acting ham, but Glenn Close seasoned it with an elegant subtlety that made it a one-stop acting feast. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jada Pinkett Smith to Star and Executive Produce as a Nurse and Single Mother in TNT Drama Pilot TIME HEALS Sep 19, 2008
Turner Network Television (TNT), television's destination for drama and one of cable's top-rated networks, offers original series, including the acclaimed and highly popular detective drama The Closer, starring Kyra Sedgwick; Saving Grace, starring Holly Hunter; Raising the Bar, starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Gloria Reuben and Jane Kaczmarek; Leverage, starring Timothy Hutton; and Trust Me, with Eric McCormack and Tom Cavanagh. TNT is also home to powerful one-hour dramas, such as Bones, Cold... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Emmy nominations that should have been Sep 18, 2008
Lead actress, drama series: I'll keep Glenn Close in FX's "Damages," Holly Hunter in TNT's "Saving Grace" and even Sally Field in ABC's "Brothers and Sisters," but out go Kyra Sedgwick in "The Closer" and Mariska Hargitay in "Law : Special Victims Unit." They would be replaced by Mary McDonnell from "Battlestar Galactica" and Connie Britton from "Friday Night Lights." Those two are superb and essential to their series, and either one ought to win. Lead actor, comedy series: Alec Baldwin from "30... (San Francisco Chronicle)
REGIS CONQUERS FAMED KING Sep 9, 2008
" Billie Jean is busy these days with ongoing philanthropies. Her book "Pressure Is a Privilege" was co-written with sports writer Christine Brennan and boasts a preface by the Oscar-winning actress Holly Hunter. She was eager for me to tell pe 00004000 ople that when the US Open isn't playing, the courts in the stadium are open to the public. "A lot of people don't seem to know this is a public park. " Billie Jean wants you to check your attics and garages and offer up old sports equipment to... (New York Post -- Gossip)
60th Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards ... Sep 8, 2008
Comedy choices include clips from such TV classics as All in the Family , Carol Burnett , "M-A-S-H," "Mork & Mindy," "Sex and the City" and "The Cosby Show. The hit TV shows The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman Miami Vice , "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Moonlighting" and "The Sopranos" are among those in the running in the drama category. The top clips in each category that receive the most votes from online will be aired during the Emmy broadcast on Sept. 21. Two of these winning moments will... (Suite101.com)
Why having twins is the new terrible twos Sep 5, 2008
Holly Hunter, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lopez, Marcia Cross and Angelina Jolie have all welcomed double bundles of joy, while Lisa Marie Presley and Rebecca Romijn also report two buns in the oven. Whatever the reasons for such peculiar fecundity, in today's post-haste world of assisted reproductive technologies, in particular fertility drugs and IVF, buying into the Hollywood two-for-one dream can seem as straightforward as making an appointment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Goody's top 10 Sep 5, 2008
Holly Hunter and the gang here are at least supposed to be funny. 5. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Palin phenomenon is reality-TV run amok Sep 4, 2008
Saving Grace (Showcase, 10 p.m.) is back and continues to be one of the strangest dramas on TV. When we first met screwed-up Oklahoma City detective Grace Hanadarko (Holly Hunter) last season, her life turned around when, driving drunk, she hit a pedestrian ... Holly Hunter is wonderful as this frayed, frantic woman. (Globe and Mail)
Coens coast into festival spotlight Aug 30, 2008
Always gorgeously shot by the world's foremost cinematographers, the Coens' movies live in the odd corners where bland meets inexplicable, and are peopled by eccentrics with odd enthusiasms: the stormily sobbing policewoman (Holly Hunter) who pines for a baby in Raising Arizona; the mild-mannered businessman (Tim Robbins) who dreams up an idea for kids. in 1994's The Hudsucker Proxy; the wildlife painter whose fondest dream is for his work to be on a postage stamp in Fargo. (Globe and Mail)
TNT Springs for Tolls in Atlanta, Orlando, Philadelphia and Chicago to Spread the Word about New Drama RAISING THE BAR Aug 29, 2008
Turner Network Television (TNT), television's destination for drama and one of cable's top-rated networks, offers original series, including the acclaimed and highly popular detective drama The Closer, starring Kyra Sedgwick; Saving Grace, starring Holly Hunter; Raising the Bar, starring Mark- Paul Gosselaar, Gloria Reuben and Jane Kaczmarek; Leverage, starring Timothy Hutton; and Trust Me, with Eric McCormack and Tom Cavanagh. TNT is also home to powerful one-hour dramas, such as Bones, Cold... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Raising the Bar New Legal Drama on ... Aug 28, 2008
Raising the Bar New Legal Drama on TNT Cable TV: Steven Bochco Courtroom Series About Intense Young Lawyers. Raising the Bar New Legal Drama on TNT Cable TV. (Suite101.com)
Saving Grace Police Drama Season Tw... Aug 26, 2008
Saving Grace Police Drama Season Two Finale TNT: Holly Hunter is Hellbound Detective With Last Chance Angel Cable TV ... Holly Hunter is Hellbound Detective With Last Chance Angel Cable TV ... Holly Hunter: Detective Grace Hanadarko. (Suite101.com)
Fishburne joins CSI cast Aug 19, 2008
Fishburne is the latest in a long line of big screen actors now starring on TV dramas, including Glenn Close (Damages), Holly Hunter (Saving Grace) and Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer). I hope Fishburne keeps the shades. (The Palm Beach Post)
OTHER CELEBS: Who else is 50? Aug 15, 2008
March 20: Holly Hunter, actress. March 21: Gary Oldman, actor. (USA Today -- Life)
Movie Trailers Aug 8, 2008
Anna Paquin; Bright Eyes; Holly Hunter; Jodie Foster; Judy Garland; Keisha Castle Hughes; Mary Badham; Paper Moon; Patty Duke; Ryan O'Neil; Shirley Temple; Tatum O'Neil; taxi driver; The Exorcist; The Miracle Worker; The Piano; The Wizard of Oz; To Kill A Mockingbird; Whale Rider; abigail breslin; Best Supporting Actress; Linda Blair; Little Miss Sunshine; Mike Richards; Featured video. You need to upgrade your Flash Player This is replaced by the Flash content. (Variety)
Monday's Highlights Aug 6, 2008
Explorers: Grace's (Holly Hunter) nephew (Dylan Minnette) defies his father to join the police department's Explorers program and then confronts Ham (Kenny Johnson) about Grace on "Saving Grace" (10 p.m. TNT). Upward mobility: A very rich customer tells Belle that she has what it takes to be a high-class prostitute in the season finale of "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (10:30 p.m. Showtime). (Los Angeles Times)
TENNIS LESSONS IN GENDER & LIFE Aug 5, 2008
Now she's written LifeTime Media's "Pressure Is a Privilege: Lessons I've Learned From Life and the Battle of the Sexes." The foreword's by Holly Hunter who, in 2001, played Billie Jean in the TV movie "When Billie Beat Bobby.". "This is my eighth book," she told me, "but the first in 20 years and my first time sharing memories of that Bobby Riggs match. Y'know, I remember when it all began. In fifth grade. Susan Williams, a girl sitting next to me, asked, 'You want to play tennis?' I said,... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Critic's Corner Monday Jul 28, 2008
You can watch Holly Hunter in Saving Grace (TNT, 10 ET/PT) or in the movie that won her an Oscar: The Piano (Flix, 8 ET/PT). As a film bonus, you'll see three other actors in TV shows coming up this fall: Anna Paquin (HBO's True Blood), Harvey Keitel (ABC's Life on Mars) and Sam Neill (NBC's Crusoe). (USA Today -- Life)
Brits clean up Emmy noms Jul 19, 2008
Holly Hunter, Saving Grace. Lead Actress In A Miniseries. (The Sun)
Emmy news has Aussie on bubbly Jul 19, 2008
Damages' Glenn Close, Brothers and Sisters' Sally Field, Saving Grace's Holly Hunter and The Closer's Kyra Sedgwick join Law and Order: SVU's Mariska Hargitay in the lead actress category while Ralph Fiennes, Paul Giamatti, Kevin Spacey, Tom Wilkinson, Catherine Kenner, Susan Sarandon, Dame Judi Dench and Laura Linney are among the miniseries or movie nominees. There were some surprising and high-profile snubs, with the final series of the acclaimed cop drama The Wire, Aussie Rose Byrne's... (The Australian)
Emmys fond of dear 'John' Jul 19, 2008
Those new hours drew mentions for stars Bryan Cranston and Holly Hunter, respectively. As usual, the Emmys offered an assortment of the familiar (a surplus of which has drawn criticism in the past), mixed this year with a healthy dollop of fresh blood rather literally in the case of Showtimes second-year serial-killer series Dexter, which also graces the drama roster. (Variety)
How did locals fare? Jul 19, 2008
Sedgwick was joined in the same category by Oscar winner Holly Hunter in the network's edgy new drama, "Saving Grace.". Tina Fineberg/AP. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Emmy nominations show cable's creative force Jul 19, 2008
Juicy roles for non-network nominees accounted for three of the five best-actress nominations, with the honors going to Glenn Close of FX's Damages, Holly Hunter of TNT's Saving Grace and Kyra Sedgwick of TNT's The Closer. They shared the category with Sally Field of ABC's Brothers & Sisters and Mariska Hargitay of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
It all adds up for 'Mad Men' Jul 18, 2008
The nominee list is lousy with Oscar types, with Glenn Close, Holly Hunter, and Sally Field in the dramatic actress category and Ralph Fiennes, Susan Sarandon, Kevin Spacey, Judi Dench, Laura Linney, and Tom Wilkinson in the movie and miniseries categories. As the Emmy nominations increasingly spread out further and further among pay-cable, basic-cable, and network outlets, they will probably never stray too far from the big-name performers. (Boston Globe)
Cranford Dames join Emmy hopefuls Jul 18, 2008
Glenn Close is joined by fellow Hollywood stars Holly Hunter, for Saving Grace, and Sally Field, for Brothers and Sisters in the best actress in a drama category. Kyra Sedgwick, a two-time nominee for The Closer and former winner Mariska Harigitay complete the line-up. (BBC News)
The Nominees Are ... Jul 18, 2008
Three of the five women nominated for best dramatic actress were also from the cable side: Close in "Damages," Kyra Sedgwick in "The Closer" and Holly Hunter in "Saving Grace," the latter two from TNT.. The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards will air at 8 p.m. Sept. 21 on ABC.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Historic nominees Jul 18, 2008
Mad Men, Damages make Emmy history - Television- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- News)
Emmys credibility down to The Wire, again Jul 18, 2008
Lead actress, dramaGlenn Close, Damages; Sally Field, Brothers and Sisters; Mariska Hargitay, Law and Order: SVU; Holly Hunter, Saving Grace; Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer. Talk about your battle of movie stars. (MSNBC -- News)
Emmys embracethe dark Jul 18, 2008
"Click for related contentWomen are no slouches in the dark department this year.Glenn Close was nominated as best actress in a drama for playing a ruthless trial lawyer in the new FX series "Damages" and Holly Hunter got the nod for playing a detective with a self-destructive streak on TNT's "Saving Grace. "Mary-Louise Parker was nominated as the pot-dealing mom on Showtime's "Weeds. (MSNBC -- News)
MORE: Cable newbies join party Jul 18, 2008
Damages star Glenn Close is among best drama-actress contenders, joining cable counterparts Holly Hunter of TNT's new Saving Grace and three-time nominee Kyra Sedgwick of that network's The Closer. They joined Sally Field of ABC's Brothers & Sisters and Mariska Hargitay of NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. (USA Today -- Life)
AMC series' earn 20 Emmy nominations Jul 18, 2008
Close s competition for lead drama actress honors includes 2007 winner Sally Field for Brothers & Sisters, Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer, Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Holly Hunter, Saving Grace. Actresses nominated for best comedy series were Tina Fey of 30 Rock, the series she created; last year s honoree America Ferrera of Ugly Betty, Christina Applegate, Samantha Who. (New Haven Register, CT)
Cable series in running for emmys Jul 18, 2008
The best-actress category included Glenn Close of "Damages" on FX, Holly Hunter of "Saving Grace" on TNT and Kyra Sedgwick of "The Closer" on TNT. The networks had Mariska Hargitay of "Law & Order: SVU" (NBC) and Sally Field of "Brothers and Sisters" (ABC). ABC had the best year of any of the broadcast networks, with many nominations in the major categories, but its two biggest shows, "Desperate Housewives" and "Grey's Anatomy," were snubbed as series, and picked up only a couple of... (International Herald Tribune)
'Mad Men,' 'Damages' make Emmy history Jul 18, 2008
Joining Hamm with lead drama acting nods were last year's winner James Spader, "Boston Legal," Bryan Cranston of "Breaking Bad," Michael C. Hall, "Dexter," Hugh Laurie, "House" and Gabriel Byrne, "In Treatment." Close's competition for lead drama actress honors includes 2007 winner Sally Field for "Brothers rs," Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer," Mariska Hargitay, "Law : Special Victims Unit" and Holly Hunter, "Saving Grace." Actresses nominated for best comedy series were Tina Fey of "30 Rock," the... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Continuereading Jul 18, 2008
Holly Hunter, Saving Grace. Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Emmy Awards nominations announced Jul 18, 2008
" The nominees for outstanding lead actress in a drama are Sally Field from "Brothers & Sisters," the winner last year; Kyra Sedgwick from "The Closer;" Glenn Close from "Damages;" Mariska Hargitay from "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and Holly Hunter from "Saving Grace. " The nominees for outstanding lead actor in a comedy are Tony Shalhoub from "Monk;" Steve Carell from "The Office;" Lee Pace from "Pushing Daises;" Alec Baldwin from "30 Rock;" and Charlie Sheen from "Two and a Half Men. (Xinhuanet, China)
'Mad Men,' '30 Rock' top Emmy noms Jul 18, 2008
The nominees for best actress in a drama are Close ("Damages"), Sally Field ("Brothers and Sisters"), Mariska Hargitay ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"), Holly Hunter ("Saving Grace") and Kyra Sedgwick ("The Closer"). A number of familiar names were included among nominees for comedies. (CNN -- Showbiz)
'John Adams' Dominates Emmy Nominations Jul 17, 2008
""Mad Men" and "Damages" also made Emmy history by becoming the first basic cable shows to be nominated in the Best Drama category.Glenn Close earned a Best Actress in a Drama nomination for "Damages," along with Holly Hunter for "Saving Grace," Sally Field for "Brothers and Sisters," Mariska Hargitay for "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" and Kyra Sedgwick for "The Closer. "In the comedy category, the Best Actor nominees were Alec Baldwin for "30 Rock," Steve Carell for "The Office," Lee... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
'Mad Men,' 'Damages' make Emmy noms history Jul 17, 2008
Close's competition for lead drama actress honors includes 2007 winner Sally Field for "Brothers rs," Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer," Mariska Hargitay, "Law : Special Victims Unit" and Holly Hunter, "Saving Grace.". Actresses nominated for best comedy series were Tina Fey of "30 Rock," the series she created; last year's honoree America Ferrera of "Ugly Betty," Christina Applegate, "Samantha Who?" and Mary-Louise Parker, "Weeds.". (The Trentonian, NJ)
Buzz Briefs: Kardashian, Sedgwick & Bacon Jul 16, 2008
Ricci will play a young detective who temporarily partners with Grace, played by series star Holly Hunter, while her full-time partner Ham Dewey takes a leave of absence. Ricci's television credits include an Emmy-nominated guest appearance on "Grey's Anatomy" in 2006, as well as a recurring role on "Ally McBeal.". (CBS News)
New CD/DVD releases Jul 16, 2008
Saving Grace: Season One - Academy Award winner Holly Hunter heads to the small screen for this unusual crime drama, playing a cop whose life is heading into the drink when an angel steps in from above to help her turn things around. The first 13 episodes are packed in a four-disc set, along with commentary on the pilot and a handful of background segments. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Hey, Emmy voters! Don't forget... Jul 16, 2008
TV characters turn to the Lord for answers, from Benjamin Bratt of Ahe Cleaner" to Holly Hunter of TNT's "Saving Grace. " By Heather Havrilesky Because there's more to life than pretty boys ... Salon picks the 26 men who really drive us mad.By Salon staff "The Sopranos" vs."The Wire": Two Salon critics duke it out over which series is the greatest ever.By Rebecca Traister and Laura Miller Current A&E On the eve of the announcement of this year's Emmy nominees, we offer last-minute suggestions... (Salon)
Christina Ricci headed to "Saving Grace" Jul 15, 2008
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Christina Ricci has signed on for three episodes of TNT's Holly Hunter crime drama "Saving Grace," which begins its second season on Monday. Hunter stars as Grace Hanadarko, an intense Oklahoma City police detective whose wild personal life translates into a no-holds-barred approach to her detective work. (Reuters)
Emmy's list Jul 15, 2008
Holly Hunter didn't make as indelible an impression in Saving Grace, though her Oscar pedigree will carry a lot of sway with Emmy voters. And it's not as if her performance in one of TV's more tough-to-like dramas was wanting in any way. (Canada.com)
TNT 'Saving Grace' cast talk season two Jul 14, 2008
The story of detective Grace Hanadarko, (Holly Hunter) a hedonistic, alcoholic lapsed-Catholic with a Priest for a brother and an earthy chaw-luvin angel named Earl (Leon Rippy) who has elected to restore her faith has found a devoted audience of fans, ready for season two of the spiritual drama that is grounded heavily in human flaws. Holly Hunter was honored with the 2,363rd Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California 30 May 2008 ... From left: Leon Rippy, Holly Hunter,... (Monsters and Critics.com)
Powerful TV women must face backlash Jul 14, 2008
Holly Hunter, shown here as Grace Hanadarko in "Saving Grace," appreciates playing a nuanced daring role -- something that's a rare optionfor women past 35, she says ... Holly Hunter catches killers with the Oklahoma City police in TNTs Saving Grace, which begins its second season on July 14. (MSNBC -- News)
Q&A with stars Jul 14, 2008
Q Kyra Sedgwick and Holly Hunter ... Q: How do you like Holly Hunter in "Saving Grace". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'Generation Kill' has the right stuff Jul 14, 2008
MONDAY: You might think the title character played with aplomb by Holly Hunter in "Saving Grace" might undergo a little softening in Season 2. But the producers say no way. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Will 'The Wire' tie up its run with Emmy win? Jul 13, 2008
Drama actressGlenn Close, DamagesSally Field, Brothers and SistersElisabeth Moss, Mad MenKyra Sedgwick, The CloserJeanne Tripplehorn, Big LoveDont forget about: Holly Hunter, Saving Grace. With The Shield and now Damages, Close has proven that shes just as much as a force on TV as she is in film. (MSNBC -- News)
Actors' union agrees new pay deal Jul 13, 2008
Actors Jack Nicholson, Viggo Mortensen and Holly Hunter endorsed a Guild advert calling for AFTRA to return to the negotiating table to get a better deal. Substantial gains. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE LIFESTYLE BUDGET Jul 13, 2008
Holly Hunter, the Oscar winner who plays Grace, said the show's focus is on forgiveness. 600. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
I Like to Watch Jul 13, 2008
By Heather Havrilesky. This is why TV will never provide a true salve for bad moods or existential angst or recessionary doldrums. (Salon)
Actors union ratifies deal with Hollywood studios Jul 13, 2008
The dispute had pitted actor against actor, with Tom Hanks, Alec Baldwin and others urging support for the AFTRA deal while Jack Nicholson, Viggo Mortensen and Holly Hunter endorsed SAG.. On Tuesday, Reardon called for a summit of actors, performers and other leaders in the next months to restore unity to the bargaining process. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
George Clooney plays peacemaker Jul 6, 2008
The guild's roster of talent includes the always feisty Jack Nicholson, comic actor Ben Stiller, Holly Hunter and Viggo Mortensen, who shot to fame in the Lord of the Rings epic trilogy. On the other side, backing the negotiated deal by the federation, are equally famous doses of star power. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Screen Actors Guild considers offer after contract expired early Tuesday Jul 1, 2008
Jack Nicholson, Josh Brolin, Holly Hunter and others support SAGs tactics, saying AFTRA should return to the bargaining table to get a better deal. I hope that cool heads prevail and that people get a chance to work, actor Ron Perlman told Associated Press Television at the weekend premiere of his Hellboy II: The Golden Army. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Buzz Briefs: Sophia Loren, Ruben Studdard Jun 28, 2008
Meanwhile, Jack Nicholson, Viggo Mortensen and Holly Hunter have endorsed a SAG ad calling for AFTRA to return to the negotiating table to get a better deal. Clooney called the fight counterproductive "because the one thing you can be sure of is that stories about Jack Nicholson vs. Tom Hanks only strengthens the negotiating power" of the studios, he said. (CBS News)
George Clooney calls for unity among actors Jun 28, 2008
Meanwhile, Jack Nicholson, Viggo Mortensen and Holly Hunter have endorsed a SAG ad calling for AFTRA to return to the negotiating table to get a better deal. Clooney called the fight counterproductive. (USA Today -- Life)
SAG says studios offered more to smaller union Jun 26, 2008
Jack Nicholson, Josh Brolin, Holly Hunter and others support SAGs tactics. Others including Tom Hanks, Alec Baldwin and Kevin Spacey have urged support of the AFTRA deal. (MSNBC -- News)
Brolin, Mortensen back Screen Actors Guild Jun 25, 2008
The battle of lists put a smaller group of guild-supporting stars like Martin Sheen and Holly Hunter against the AFTRA backers who signed onto an online petition at led by Hanks, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Spacey, and some 600 other lesser-known actors. The three-year contracts of both unions, covering prime-time TV and movie productions, expire Monday. (MSNBC -- News)
Staying inside? 10 summer shows to catch Jun 10, 2008
JULYThe Closer (TNT, fourth-season premiere July 14): An early entrant in the crop of shows that have finally given good homes on basic cable to underused actresses (including Damages with Glenn Close; Saving Grace with Holly Hunter; and now In Plain Sight with Mary McCormack), The Closer deserves its status as a trailblazer. Think of it as Law & Order with a better sense of humor. (MSNBC -- News)
See how cable woos summer viewers Jun 7, 2008
-- "Saving Grace." Premieres July 14, 10 p.m., TNT. Speaking of which - Holly Hunter jumped to television in this acclaimed role precisely because of the opportunity presented by Sedgwick's success. If anything, "Saving Grace" is more boundary-pushing than "The Closer" and allows Hunter to go off like a firecracker (or stick of dynamite, depending on the episode). (San Francisco Chronicle)
