Riding In Cars With Boys Feb 8, 2008
Bev's dad (James Woods), a Connecticut cop with firm religious convictions, insists his 15-year-old daughter "do the right thing" and marry Ray, who is always going to put drug-induced reality ahead of all others. After a promising start, with director Penny Marshall obviously relishing the scenes involving Beverly's renegade years, the film bogs down and slowly dissolves into a mire of self-absorption, shattered dreams and dysfunctional relationships. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
FULL STORY > Jan 29, 2008
January 29, 2008 -- IF you thought Sean Young - the wacko actress once accused of harassing James Woods - had mellowed with age, you'd be dead wrong. Young was physically thrown out of the Directors Guild of America bash Saturday night for heckling "La Vie en Rose" star Marion Cotillard, then insulting Julian Schnabel, director of "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.". (New York Post -- Gossip)
NEW RELEASES Jan 21, 2008
Feature: 2 STARS Extras: 1 ; STARS(Weinstein, 28. 95) HALF farce about the rough-and-tumble world of war correspondents and half-serious drama about the dangers. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List January 21-27 Jan 10, 2008
(All times listed are ET/PT.) Monday, January 21 Following the Dream A marathon of films about the Civil Rights struggle to coincide with Martin Luther King Jr. Day Begins at 4 p.m. on Starz InBlack -- Our Friend, Martin at 4 p.m. -- (Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey) -- Get on the Bus at 5:05 p.m. -- (Richard Belzer, De'aundre Bonds, -- Andre Braugher) -- We Shall Not Be Moved at 7:10 p.m. -- (David W. Clark, R. Martin Coleman, Ossie Davis) -- Mississippi Burning at 8 p.m. -- (Gene... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ER hits 300th episode with clean bill of health Dec 7, 2007
In the shows first 13 seasons, 20 guest stars have been nominated for Emmys, including Alan Alda, Swoosie Kurtz, William H. Macy, Ewan McGregor, Bob Newhart and James Woods. Two others, Sally Field and Forest Whitaker, are Oscar winners. (MSNBC -- News)
See the trailer Nov 30, 2007
Along the way, Cody Meets surf nut Chicken Joe (Jon Heder), famous surf promoter Reggie Belafonte (James Woods), Surf talent scout Mikey Abramowitz (Mario Cantone), and spirited lifeguard Lani Aliikai (Zooey Deschanel), all of whom recognise Cody's passion for surfing, even if it sometimes goes too far. Cody believes that winning will bring him admiration and respect he desires, but when he unexpectedly comes face to face with a washed up old surfer named Geek (Jeff Bridges), Cody begins to find... (iAfrica.com)
Critic's Corner chat Nov 27, 2007
I find the show to be mildly entertaining with the exception of James Woods who is just fantastic. Obviously, without him, this show would not exist. (USA Today -- Life)
Camera Awards shift the focus Nov 13, 2007
During the intimate ceremony at the Highlands nightclub, presenter James Woods poked fun at Penn, who wore boots and flannel to the event. "I want to thank Sean for dressing the way he did. It emphasizes the importance of costume designers," he cracked. (Variety)
Family Guy tries to balance the classic Nov 4, 2007
He was, it turns out, dramatically understating his case, since the only things missing from the TV version are an elongated comedy bit starring James Woods and Keanu Reeves, a satirical sketch on the life of a "busy business lady" and a religion-baiting riff about Lazarus stiffing Jesus on a traveller's cheque as payment for bringing him back to life. This, of course, should surprise no one since the riotously juvenile 33-year-old's obsession with toilet humour and pop culture trivia have... (Waterloo Record)
Hamilton & Hollywood Life Present the Behind the Camera Awards Nov 3, 2007
Sean Penn, Jodie Foster, Judd Apatow, Seth Rogen, James Woods, Julian Schnabel, Charlie Kaufman, Jason Reitman, Colleen Atwood, Jon Kilik, Mark Friedberg, and Philippe Rousselot. Dennis Hensley will host the evening. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nonni's Biscotti Partners With Celebrities to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research Oct 16, 2007
"We formed a partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure because of the impact breast cancer has on so many women across the United States. We are proud to help raise funds for research, education, screening and treatment that will hopefully eliminate this disease one day. We hope this charity auction will not only help raise funds, but also increase awareness about breast cancer." Nearly 50 coffee mugs were autographed by many of today's hottest celebrities during the Haven House Gifting Suite... (PR Newswire)
We Hear . . . Oct 15, 2007
- New York Post Online Edition: Seven. Monday, October 15, 2007 Last Update: 06:25 AM EDT NYC Weather:50. (New York Post -- Gossip)
New On DVD: 'Evan Almighty,' 'Surf's Up' Oct 13, 2007
The top-notch voice cast also includes John Heder ("Napoleon Dynamite), Jeff Bridges, James Woods, Zooey Deschanel ("Elf"), Diedrich Bader ("The Drew Carey Show") and Mario Cantone. (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)'28 Weeks Later' (R): Director Danny Boyle is ready to deliver another shocking jolt to the system with the sequel to "28 Days Later. " The sequel finds a city of survivors facing a new threat -- a person with the rage virus is mistakenly admitted to the new population. (Fox Home... (NBC 11, CA)
Odd Job Jack comes full circle Oct 11, 2007
Canadian actor-filmmaker Don McKellar is the voice of Jack while numerous other celebrities including Tom Green, James Woods and Sandra Oh are used for guest characters, many of whom are featured on the website. Oddjobjack. (Globe and Mail)
* Other releases Sep 28, 2007
Presumably released in Taiwan on the strength of its cast (Cuba Gooding Jr, James Woods, Burt Reynolds, Anne Archer) and as a promo for the DVD release. Catch a Wave. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Director Cronenberg talks about his history of violence Sep 24, 2007
Cronenberg says he has not watched the grisly "Saw" or "Hostel" films, which he describes as nothing more than "torture movies" - a theme he explored in his 1983 film, "Videodrome," in which a sleazy cable television owner (James Woods) broadcasts a pirated video of torture and mutilation, only to discover the violence on it is not staged. Cronenberg's work is different, in that instead of shock for shock's value, he's using the form subversively against itself, to promote nonviolence. (Macon Telegraph)
Queue You: Movies worth checking out Sep 21, 2007
Cronenberg exercises his flesh-and-gore fetish by having James Woods get (literally) sucked into a terrifying underground world of pornography, unpleasantness and a whole lot of things that will just make you desperately want a cold shower. Fanny nder - 1982. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Daniel Radcliffe and the magic of the Sex Pistols Sep 15, 2007
It's hard not to take an instant liking to Radcliffe (who speaks at a word-per-minute rate that would frighten James Woods). Not because the Harry Potter films have made him the most recognisable teenager on Earth. (The Age)
Eastern Promises': Menacingly brillant Sep 15, 2007
Although Cronenberg has demonstrated a persistent knack for drawing untapped resources from unconventional actors James Woods in Videodrome, Christopher Walken in The Dead Zone, Jeff Goldblum in The Fly, Jeremy Irons in Dead Ringers and Peter Weller in Naked Lunch he has, with the exception of Irons, seemed to have tapped these performers' deeper wells of inspiration after a single drop in the bucket. Not so with Mortensen, whose turn as the killer-next-door in Cronenberg's A History of... (Toronto Star)
Jim Schembri, Reviewer Sep 14, 2007
There's also a delicious spoof of hyper-caffeinated event promoters in the character of Reggie Belafonte, voiced to perfection by James Woods. Surf's Up also boasts a refreshing visual style. (The Age)
Putting the baddies away Sep 12, 2007
It is good to see actor James Woods on a weekly basis on TV, in Shark ... James Woods plays the lead character in Shark. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Cronenberg promises seediness Sep 8, 2007
In many ways, its a relatively straight narrative from the man who successfully warped reality in eXistenZ and installed a VCR in James Woods thoracic cavity in Videodrome. But Cronenberg is quick to point out that familiar themes within his oeuvre, such as body envelope violation and creepy sex, are still very much present in Eastern Promises. (Canada.com)
Television movies for the week of Sept. 2 Sep 2, 2007
TV Movies: Sept. 2-8. G = General audiences PG = Parental Guidance PG-13 = Not recommended for preteens R = Restricted audience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Stargate's Chris Judge, 24's Brad Turner Partner for Rage of Angels (2) Aug 21, 2007
" James Woods parodies his tantrum-throwing, cradle-robbing self and shows up with his barely legal, real () girlfriend at Vince's house, demanding tickets to the Aquaman premiere. Woods was brilliantly shameless and his cameo still stands out above all others. These days, the boys random hook-up style is starting to feel a little meanspirited and cheap. The cameos are stale and some, like Stephen Gaghan's brief appearance, were little more than walk-ons. The Medellin story line - the movie... (Multichannel News)
Terrence Howard and more must-see movie stars Aug 16, 2007
Densel Washington, Chris Tucker, James Woods, Robert DeNiro, Christopher Walken, Laurence Fishburn, and Keifer Sutherland and Michael Douglas. Halley Berry, Sharon Stone, Angela Bassett, Gabriel Union, and Loretta Devine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Guide: Shark Aug 13, 2007
Michael and Doug preview tonight's TV highlights featuring a new cocky, fast-paced show starring James Woods as a star prosecutor in Shark. (00:02:37). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
TV highlights Aug 13, 2007
The Guide Monday: Shark. Detecting media settings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Entourage: Thinly Veiled Mary J. Blige Infomercial Aug 13, 2007
And last but not least: "Aquamom." James Woods parodies his tantrum-throwing, cradle-robbing self and shows up with his barely legal, real () girlfriend at Vince's house, demanding tickets to the Aquaman premiere. Woods was brilliantly shameless and his cameo still stands out above all others. (Multichannel News)
Surf's Up (PG) Aug 10, 2007
Featuring the voices of Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel, Jon Heder, Diedrich Bader, James Woods, Jane Krakowski, Michael McKean, Mario Cantone. Directors: Ash Brannon, Chris Buck. (Manchester Evening News)
Legal role is no trial Aug 6, 2007
James Woods in Shark. James Woods is the first to admit his first full-time TV job isn't much of a stretch. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Presumed guilty Aug 5, 2007
Jeri Ryan as Jessica Devlin and James Woods as defence-lawyer-turned-prosecutor Sebastian Stark in the new legal drama series Shark ... Now, enter James Woods as Sebastian "the Shark" Stark, an insanely successful defence lawyer who sees the error of his ways and agrees to head up a crack prosecution team instead. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Surf's Up comes to town Aug 5, 2007
Along the way, Cody meets Sheboygan surfer Chicken Joe (Jon Heder), famous surf promoter Reggie Belafonte (James Woods), surf talent scout Mikey Abromowitz (Mario Cantone), and spirited lifeguard Lani Aliikai (Zooey Deschanel), all of whom recognise Cody's passion for surfing, even if it's a bit misguided at times ... " An ensemble of talented actors form the voice cast of Surf's Up. Leading the way is Shia LaBeouf, who takes on the role of Cody Maverick. He is joined by four-time Academy Award... (Chennai Online)
Shark star James Woods administers some gruff justice Aug 2, 2007
Shark star James Woods administers some gruff justice ... JAMES Woods is an actor of immense experience and he has an arm's-length list of film credits. (NEWS.com.au)
Life in the Woods Aug 2, 2007
James Woods, who plays anti-heroes, is the epitome of wit and charm. James Woods has been acting far longer than a lot of us have been alive ... It happened shortly after both of them had returned from a World Poker Tour event in which poker enthusiast, James Woods, finished 24th. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Odd Job Jack Nominated Aug 1, 2007
International figures like Jeff Tweedy of Wilco, John Goodman, Tom Arnold, James Woods, and the late comedy legend Don Knotts also lent their voices to the series. Fun Fact 2: The Canadian Comedy Awards have been caught in controversy, with many people feeling that the awards are too Toronto-centric, so much so that the show has been sometimes referred to as the Toronto Comedy Awards. (Suite101.com)
Back chasing fame Jul 30, 2007
Special guest stars in the third season include James Cameron, Patti DArbanville, Nora Dunn, Bruno Kirby, Domenick Lombardozzi, Mercedes Ruehl and James Woods. Season three of Entourage premieres with two episodes back-to-back today at 11pm on HBO (Astro channel 40). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The Firing Line Jul 30, 2007
Or maybe it's the sense of menace in "Goodfellas," the feeling that violence could occur at any moment for no reason, that separates it from classic mob films set in earlier times when the characters - though equally brutal - seemed more elegant and rational in their actions (even Sonny Corleone or James Woods' character "Max in America," wouldn't have shot the bartender for telling them to fuck themselves). By the way, you know who played that bartender. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Hollywood high life Jul 25, 2007
As usual, there will also be big-name guest stars, namely James Woods, Bruno Kirby, Crash director Paul Haggis and James Cameron. But big-name stars aside, what makes Entourage so enjoyable is the deliciously witty writing and the effortless chemistry between the cast. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Hotels so nice, celebrities call them home Jul 20, 2007
Other touches make it feel like home, which long-term residents like actor James Woods adore ... James Woods has lived at the Beverly Hills Hotel for years, and it's easy to see why. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fall TV's youthful spirit Jul 13, 2007
" Passports to stardom Even in the instances where the fall faces are not so novel - Kelsey Grammer and Patricia Heaton in Fox's "Back to You," Jimmy Smits in CBS' "Cane" or Peter Krause in ABC's "Dirty Sexy Money" - the networks have opted for actors who have already succeeded in the medium instead of gambling on another James Woods ("Shark") or Sally Field ("Brothers and Sisters"), the only movie stars who survived the challenges of their shows' freshman year on the tube last season. It's no... (Newsday -- Entertainment)
White House calls meeting on al Qaeda threat... Jul 11, 2007
The Blotter: Al Qaeda Cell in the U.S. Or On Its Way, According to New Intel. TOP BLOTTER CATEGORIES. (The Drudge Report)
MultiVu Video Feed: Hollywood A-Listers Ante Up For Charity As World Series of Poker Main Event Set to Begin Jul 8, 2007
In addition to Clooney, Pitt and Damon, stars Ben Affleck, Jason Alexander, Jennifer Tilley, Hank Azaria, George Lopez, Danny Masterson, Mekhi Phifer, Ray Romano, Adam Sandler and James Woods have all expressed plans to play, subject to availability. They will be competing with poker pros and sports celebrities including Charles Barkley, Erik Seidel, Phil Hellmuth, Chris Ferguson, Doyle Brunson, Ted Forrest and Clonie Gowen, who also intend to play. (PR Newswire)
Is Germany right to ban Tom Cruise's film? Jun 28, 2007
I'm probably going to get strange things through the post now for being anything other than totally positive about Scientology, but I think it's a bit rich for them to complain about censorship when they are quite happy to advocate it themselves; in the early 90's movie "The Hard Way", James Woods has a line joking about Scientology obscured by a sound affect. Offensive. (Guardian Unlimited)
Second half TV line-ups revealed Jun 27, 2007
Seven will unveil Shark, starring James Woods and Jeri Ryan, in its second half drama schedule alongside new series of Criminal Minds and Ghost Whisperer. But Seven's main focus will be on local programs. (The Age)
Letter: Impeach the head thief and jail him, too Jun 24, 2007
Billie Brant wrote on Jun 20, 2007 10:44 PM:" I hope we don't have to go through another Doh, but I think it's going to happen. Isn't it strange that the conservative's or moderate's in the entertainment industry get very little press coverage , while the Michael Moore's, Rosie O'Donnell's Sean Penn's and the "mother" of all Hollywood Anti- American's Hanoi Jane Fonda get their EXTREME left wing agenda spewed forth so easily in the media? Tom Selleck, James Woods, Gary Sinese, Denzel... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The General's Daughter Jun 23, 2007
This glossy thriller boasts actors John Travolta and James Woods ... Buried beneath the military swagger and the desire to know who but never really understand why, this glossy thriller boasts a pair of scenes between John Travolta and James Woods, as a US Army investigator on a murder case and an officer who knew the troubled victim respectively, that bristles with an emotional back-and-forth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
At The Movies Jun 23, 2007
With the voices of Jeff Bridges, Shia LaBeouf, Zooey Deschanel, James Woods and Jon Heder. (PG for mild language and some rude humor. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
A portrait of Cianci in shades of gray Jun 21, 2007
But, narrated by James Woods, the film is most interesting when it gets close to Cianci, which isn't often ... Narrated by: James Woods. (Boston Globe)
Keeping a low profile Jun 20, 2007
" Cook can't quite believe she has been in acting for more than a decade now. She admits she got a very lucky break early in her career when she was cast in Sofia Coppola's 1999 feature film The Virgin Suicides. "Right from the get-go I was working with James Woods and Kathleen Turner, and Francis Ford Coppola would come to the set and visit -- it was just surreal," Cook said. "But it was great, and that is my favourite thing about acting, getting those people together and seeing what happens. "... (Edmonton Sun)
'Shark' chief in Fox's tank Jun 18, 2007
Move to lock up Biederman's services comes after James Woods starrer "Shark," a collaboration between 20th and Imagine Television, marked one of the few frosh success stories of the 2006-07 campaign. It's also the only CBS series from last fall to receive a full-season renewal. (Variety)
Movie mini-reviews 06-14-2007 Jun 15, 2007
Starring Shia LaBeouf, Jon Heder, James Woods, Mario Cantone, Zooey Deschanel, Jeff Bridges, Diedrich Bader. Teenage Rockhopper penguin Cody Maverick (voiced by Shia LaBeouf), an up-and-coming surfer, enters his first pro competition. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Thumbs Up For Surf's Up Jun 12, 2007
Other delights include James Woods as the shameless, thankless, money-hungry, Don-King look-alike event promoter, Reggie Belafonte and his extremely unappreciated talent scout, Mikey Abromowitz (Mario Cantone of Sex and the City fame. . (Suite101.com)
Surf's Up: The Truth Behind The Real Story Jun 12, 2007
Jeff Bridges, Shia LaBeouf, Zooey Deschanel, James Woods, Jane Krakowski, Jon Heder, Mario Cantone, Brian Benben, Michael McKean. Studio. (MovieWeb)
Wood River couple salute 'Sopranos' with daughter's name Jun 10, 2007
But The Sopranos struck a blow that eventually helped to topple the wall between movies and television, creating a climate in which movie greats like Glenn Close, James Woods and Steven Spielberg now routinely do TV.. The Sopranos taught Hollywood that you can do things in television that you cant do in movies, Edelstein says. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
OK, it's penguins again, but give "Surf's Up" a chance Jun 10, 2007
"Surf's Up," with the voices of Jeff Bridges, Shia LaBeouf, James Woods, Zooey Deschanel, Jon Heder ... Jon Heder's role as a suspiciously mellow chicken, Zooey Deschanel's appealing turn as Cody's love interest and James Woods' clever read as a self-aggrandizing journalist make "Surf's Up" as much fun for adults as kids. (Seattle Times)
'Sopranos' sings its final song VOTE IN THE POLL BELOW! Jun 9, 2007
Tony was the first anti-hero to truly thrive as the lead of a hit TV drama, and his electronic brethren continue to thrive today: Dennis Leary's tormented Tommy on "Rescue Me"; James Woods' cold prosecutor on "Shark"; and Bill Paxton's law-breaking, multiple-wives-marrying Bill on "Big Love.". "Tony Soprano made the TV world safe for more repugnant protagonists," says Hal Boedeker, TV critic at the Orlando Sentinel. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Movie Review: Surf's Up Jun 9, 2007
Along with LaBeouf, Heder, Bridges and Deschanel, the flick also features James Woods as a Don King-esque surfing promoter, and Mario Cantone as his overworked assistant. Also, real-life surfers Kelly Slater and Rob Machado play themselves as penguins, reporting for SPEN, the waterfowl equivalent of ESPN.. (Suite101.com)
Any penguin can march, but these dudes surf Jun 9, 2007
Starring the voices of Jeff Bridges, Shia LaBeouf, Zooey Deschanel and James Woods. Directed by Ash Brannon and Chris Buck. (San Francisco Chronicle)
More penguins, this time on surfboards Jun 8, 2007
LaBeouf and Deschanel are appropriately chipper and energetic as the young penguin pair, and James Woods and Jon Heder round out the flock of appealing vocal actors as, respectively, an otter promoter with both Don King's demeanor and upright hair and a constantly stoned surfer chicken. Between the breezy surfer culture and insider references, "Surf's Up" is the most colorful of the penguin 'toons to date, both figuratively and literally. (Boston Globe)
Degree of contention Jun 8, 2007
Red Sox Patriots Celtics Bruins Revolution Colleges High school Others NESN Dirt Dogs Calendar Shop. Adams didn't graduate, says BC altered his transcript. (Boston Globe)
'Surf's Up' **1/2 Jun 8, 2007
The event is run by the shrewd, self-promoting Reggie Belafonte (James Woods), who is drawn straight from The Princess Bride. He's supposed to be an otter, but he looks more like a Rodent of Unusual Size. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Surf's' ups animation ante (Jenny Mayo) Jun 8, 2007
Despite the hesitations of talent scout Mikey Abromowitz (the bubbly Mario Cantone of "Sex and the City") and surf promoter Reggie Belafonte (James Woods), the cocksure Cody believes he can master Pen Gu's massive swells, but beefcake bad boy Tank Evans (Diedrich Bader of "The Drew Carey Show") proves he's all talk and no flow. It's a good thing, then, that Cody finds his own Mr. Miyagi (well-cast mellow-man Jeff Bridges) to teach him all the surf-wax-on, surf-wax-off wisdom he so desperately... (Washington Times, DC)
Animated penguin mockumentary 'Surf's Up' has a spontaneous vibe Jun 8, 2007
Zooey Deschanel is likably easygoing, as always, as the sarcastic lifeguard who becomes the object of Cody's chaste affections; James Woods is dead-on as the opportunistic surf promoter (with Mario Cantone as his ingratiating assistant); and Jon Heder gets a couple of laughs as Cody's new buddy, Chicken Joe, the only surfer in Sheboygan, Wis. Other lifelike touches include the great attention to detail in the sunshine and waves, the way the wind blows through the trees or penguin flippers leave... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Surfs Up cant quite catch a wave Jun 8, 2007
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Shia LaBeouf, Zooey Deschanel, James Woods, Jon Heder Director: Ash Brannon, Chris BuckRun time: 1 hour, 26 minutesMPAA rating: PG. While Codys story is engaging enough, it lacks the must-see quality those earlier penguin epics suggested. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Christian Darren, Joe Syracuse, Lisa Addario Jun 8, 2007
Cast James Woods, Jane Krakowski, Jeff Bridges, Shia LaBeouf, Zooey Deschanel ... Bundled up with the blowhard sports-talk and chatty-penguin clich;s are a few nifty comic ideas: Bridges sings a ukulele tune over the credits, and I liked the Don King coif on the surfing promoter (James Woods). (Houston Chronicle)
