COMPARE: Revisit all the Indiana Jones movies May 23, 2008
Hang on: Ke Huy Quan, Kate Capshaw and Ford go for a ride in Temple of Doom ... LOVE INTEREST: Wilhelmina "Willie" Scott (Kate Capshaw), on the fringes of showbiz, opens the movie with a glittery production number of Anything Goes and is thus not dressed for adventure. (USA Today -- Life)
DVDs: Great Debaters, Indiana Jones May 23, 2008
Other extras include segments on the melting-face effects in Raiders and the snakes, rats and bugs that gave the films their ick factor, plus a session with the women in Indys life, Karen Allen, Kate Capshaw and Alison Doody. Adventure Collection DVD set, $49. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Older Indy recaptures the franchise's youth May 22, 2008
(Let us now officially forget all about Kate Capshaw and the unfortunate Alison Doody. The script doesn't give Allen quite enough to do, though, and the family dynamics that take over the last third of the movie feel overly familiar. (Boston Globe)
'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' May 22, 2008
She almost makes up for the shrieking ninny Kate Capshaw was required to play in "Temple of Doom." Rounding out the supporting cast are Ray Winstone, John Hurt and Jim Broadbent. "Crystal Skull" is not the best Indy film, but it's a welcome addition to the franchise. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
He's back: Cannes hails Indiana's return May 20, 2008
Harrison Ford, Calista Flockhart, Kate Capshaw, Steven Spielberg and Karen Allen hit the red carpet at the Indiana Jones premiere in Cannes ... Harrison Ford, Calista Flockhart, Kate Capshaw, Steven Spielberg and Karen Allen hit the red carpet at the Indiana Jones premiere in Cannes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Latest Indy's a Hit May 20, 2008
Still, there was a big "Indiana Jones" contingent: Ford with Calista Flockhart, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw, George Lucas and Mellody Hobsin, Allen, Shia LaBeouf and Ray Winstone all nestled in a quiet, darkened area, joined by Sean P 000037F5 enn and recently reconciled wife Robin Wright Penn. Petra Nemcova, Penn s companion of last winter, was also nearby, as was Natalie Portman, Penn s fellow Cannes juror. (Fox News)
Infotainment May 20, 2008
CANNES: US director Steven Spielberg (2nd L), his wife Kate Capshaw (L), producer George Lucas (C), Melody Hobson (3rd R), Calista Flockhart (2nd R) and Harrison Ford (R) wave to the public before the world premiere screening of the film Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. reuters. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Why Raiders succeeds where Temple doesnt May 20, 2008
The worst problem was the replacement of the endearing Marion with the shrill, screaming, foul-tempered nightclub singer Willie Scott, played by Spielbergs future wife Kate Capshaw. The movies problems extend to the editing; every scene drags on too long, which is unusual for Spielbergs typical mastery of fast-moving action. (MSNBC -- News)
Step right up and buy a piece of Indiana Jones May 20, 2008
Spunky, drink-captors-under-the-table Marion (Karen Allen) from Raiders of the Lost Ark is back, but screechy Willie (Spielberg's wife Kate Capshaw) and stereotypical Short Round (Jonathan Ke Quan) from Temple of Doom have been quietly left to molder in Netflix sleeves. Perhaps most encouraging to old-school fans, the film was not shot digitally, and CGI is rumored to be minimal. (MSNBC -- News)
Spielberg piles on action in charmless Indy sequel May 20, 2008
From L-R, Harrison Ford, Calista Flockhart, producer George Lucas, Kate Capshaw, wife of U.S. director. Top Stories Video. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Indiana Jones is back! And the Cannes Film Festival has him May 16, 2008
The actress, who includes Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, on her Christmas gift list, was caught off guard by the director's phone call. "It crossed my mind that he was calling to say thanks," she says. (USA Today)
Nostalgia for series May 16, 2008
Harrison Ford and Kate Capshaw in a scene from the film "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.". More on this topic. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
4 films, 1 book May 15, 2008
Filming "Raiders" in Tunisia physically debilitated Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones), and director Steven Spielberg to the point where Spielberg "just wanted to go home." Kate Capshaw (chanteuse Willie Scott in "Temple of Doom") had a very basic problem - "I didn't know how to scream. So Steven taught me how to scream. Screaming is not as easy as it looks." Alison Doody who plays the German archaeologist in "Last Crusade" still has a scar on one hand "from dripping wax" from a torch in a catacombs... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
New DVD releases May 14, 2008
Other extras include segments on the melting-face effects in Raiders and the snakes, rats and bugs that gave the films their "ick" factor, plus a session with the women in Indy's life, Karen Allen, Kate Capshaw and Alison Doody ... The Early Years package has Double Dynamite, Higher and Higher,"Step Lively, It Happened in Brooklyn and The Kissing Bandit. The Frank Sinatra Kelly Collection features On the Town, Take Me Out to the Ballgame and Anchors Aweigh. Philip Casnoff stars as the singer in... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'An A picture in the style of a B movie' May 10, 2008
When the more hectic Indiana Jones And The Temple of Doom was released in 1984, Indy was seeking a sacred stone with the help of singer Willie Scott (Kate Capshaw, the future Mrs Spielberg) and Short Round (Ke Huy Quan, a future stunt co-ordinator). It earned $US333 million and became the year's highest grossing movie in Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Karen Allen thrilled over Indy return May 10, 2008
Director Steven Spielberg's future wife, Kate Capshaw, became the archaeologist's love interest in the second movie, 1984's "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom." Allen's Marion could not have appeared in that one, since "Temple of Doom" took place earlier than "Raiders," which marked the first time she had seen Indy in a decade. The next movie, 1989's "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," took place after "Raiders," and Allen joked that "I guess I could have been in that one, but they decided... (MSNBC -- News)
Celebrity stalkers pose real threat to famous May 3, 2008
Late-night TV hosts joke about them, but obsessed fans can turn deadly. May 2: Uma Thurman testifies in court against her alleged stalker, Jack Jordan. (MSNBC -- News)
Excerpt: Celebs' Moms Dish on Life Lessons Apr 11, 2008
Steven is married to actress Kate Capshaw and is the father of seven children. When Leah describes her own parents and upbringing, the role models for a son who had the creative wherewithal to make his first movie at thirteen is clear. (ABC News)
Entire world in a family Apr 10, 2008
Steven Spielberg and wife Kate Capshaw. The Spielbergs have adopted two Afro-American children. (Times of India)
Talk of the Town: What’s in a name? Mar 2, 2008
Destry filmmaker Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw. Fifi Trixibell British Rock singer Bob Geldof and Paula Yates (also parents to Peaches and Pixie). (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Swank set shows support for EIF Feb 23, 2008
During the grilled filet mignon dinner at the BevWilshire on Feb. 20, Tom Hanks shared a center table with Steven Spielberg, Kate Capshaw and Mary J. Blige, who later performed a four- song set that had the black-tie crowd on their feet. Also circling the room were Ben Silverman, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Harvey Weinstein as well as EIF's WCRF co-founders including Kelly Chapman Meyer and Jamie Tisch. (Variety)
Event calendar Feb 16, 2008
Expected guests include Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Kate Capshaw, Steven Spielberg, Angie Harmon and Natalie Cole. THURSDAY. (Variety)
Clinton, Obama go one-on-one Feb 1, 2008
Befitting a Hollywood audience, among the celebrities in the theater were Diane Keaton, Jason Alexander, Pierce Brosnan, Rob Reiner, Stevie Wonder, Kate Capshaw, Steven Spielberg, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Whitford and Gary Shandling. 1. (MSNBC -- Race)
Filmstruck: Moviegoers are spoilt for choice this year Jan 4, 2008
Kate Capshaw also makes a return as Willie Scott. Its kind of ironic, but the younger version of good old Indy soldier-turned-tombraider-turned-hero, Rick OConnell (Brendan Fraser) is travelling to China for another adventure in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (July 24). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The Good, Bad & Ugly Dec 23, 2007
The reasoning: Our "Raiders" boxed set would include the "Young Indiana Jones" TV series but omit the dark and plodding "Temple of Doom," in which Kate Capshaw is no substitute for Karen Allen. The first scene from the second movie can be included on the DVD bonus disc, though (Short Round was a pretty cool getaway driver), along with that awesome chase with the mine cars. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Jacko's 'Thriller' Plans Oct 18, 2007
It s too bad: The P&G soaps have been launching pads for Kevin Bacon, Morgan Freeman, Julianne Moore, Marisa Tomei, Susan Sullivan, Steven Weber, Kate Capshaw, Tamara Tunie, Justin Chambers, Brad Pitt and dozens upon dozens more. P&G can afford anything. (Fox News)
A primer for "Indiana Jones" Oct 4, 2007
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull': A primer - Los Angeles Times. 1:03 AM PDT, October 4, 2007. (Los Angeles Times)
Indy 4 Title Becomes Crystal Clear Sep 11, 2007
Other possibilities include the British-born Hurt taking over where a now-retired left off as Indy's father in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (or playing Albert Einstein, depending on whom you ask); Broadbent playing a bumbling yet useful sidekick ; la Denholm Elliot's Professor Marcus Brody; and Spielberg's missus, Kate Capshaw, returning as Temple of Doom gal Willie Scott. But all secrets will be revealed in due time. (E! Online)
On the Move: Isla Fisher Aug 14, 2007
Kate Capshaw, Marilyn Monroe and Liz Taylor did likewise upon marrying Steven Spielberg, Arthur Miller and Eddie Fisher respectively. Her latest film sees Fisher starring alongside Ian McShane and Sissy Spacek in Hot Rod, a film about a wannabe Evel Knievel who sets out to jump over 15 buses to raise money for his stepfather s heart surgery. (Times Online)
'Indiana Jones 4': Karen Allen Back as a Mom Jul 28, 2007
Now that we know Allen is back, maybe Spielberg has plans for cameos of his real-life wife Kate Capshaw ( Temple of Doom ) and Irish beauty Alison Doody ( Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade ) who subsequently retired from films. One character who won t be returning with the original actor: Indy s dad. (Fox News)
The week's best films on TV Jul 23, 2007
Kate Capshaw stars in this slight romantic comedy (one of hubby Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks productions) as a woman whose gentle life (New England-seaside-bookshop running-single mum) gets all complicated when she discovers an anonymous amorous letter, the contents of which end up being spread all over the pretty little village. Tuesday July 24. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Hillary's Hollywood Pals Not Ponying Up the Cash Jul 19, 2007
Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw have done the same thing. But Mr. Streisand, James Brolin, has stayed away from political donations in this cycle. (Fox News)
Renee Zellweger Announced as EIF Ambassador to Saks Fifth Avenue's 2007 Key to the Cure Campaign Jul 17, 2007
The Women's Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, was established by Chairs Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, along with Founders Kelly Chapman Meyer, Anne Douglas, Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie and Jamie Tisch. WCRF supports innovative research, education, and outreach directed at the development of more effective approaches to the early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all women's cancers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sean Connery Won't be Back for 'Indy 4' Jun 8, 2007
There also have been rumors that Kate Capshaw Spielberg's wife and Indy's love interest in 1984's "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" might appear in the fourth film. Lucas and Spielberg are maintaining tight secrecy because details on story and casting are still being worked out and because they want to save some surprises for audiences, said Spielberg spokesman Marvin Levy. (Newsmax)
Author looks to the Stars ... of David May 18, 2007
Steven Spielberg told me that his wife (Kate Capshaw) chose to do a full conversion before we were married, and she married me as a Jew. He said that, more than anything else, more than making Schindler s List brought him back to Judaism. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
It is a small world after all Apr 22, 2007
It was at about the time the movie "Space Camp" (1986, with Kate Capshaw and Joaquin Phoenix) was in the theaters, so it was "timely," in a sense. Although I have forgotten a lot of stories and interviews I've conducted, I never forgot that young student and how enthused she was. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Clinton Reports $24 Million At End Of 1st Quarter Apr 16, 2007
And actress Kate Capshaw Spielberg, wife of Steven Spielberg, contributed to both Clinton and Edwards. Among Republicans who filed earlier, Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, was the fundraising leader, with $20. (CBS New York, NY)
Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces Apr 13, 2007
Following his divorce from Amy Irving, Spielberg wed Indiana Jones actress Kate Capshaw. And after 10 years as a bachelor, Kevin Costner, once one of Hollywood's most ubiquitous and top-earning actors, got remarried in 2004 to Christine Baumgartner, nearly 20 years his junior. (Forbes)
Hollywood gets 'Distracted' Mar 29, 2007
The Meyers (Kelly and Ron) and the Spielbergs (Steven and Kate Capshaw) took in the matinee ... "Distracted" drew a slew of Westside notables (Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw, Joel Silver, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Ron Meyer and Tom Hanks among them) downtown for its Sunday-afternoon opening perf at the Mark Taper Forum. (Variety)
Cate eyes 'Indiana Jones' Mar 20, 2007
If it proves to be true, she will be following in the footsteps of Kate Capshaw, Karen Allen and Alison Doody. The Australian actress is currently filming 'The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button' for 'Se7en' director David Fincher, alongside Brad Pitt, with whom she appeared in 'Babel. (iAfrica.com)
Eddie Murphy Loses Oscar, Bolts From Show Feb 27, 2007
Later, at the ever-so-swanky Governors Ball, the Eastwoods took up the hottest position in what is a huge ballroom, with Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw and Francis Ford Coppola. The Oscar cast s writer Bruce Vilanch proudly told me after the show, The three directors Spielberg, Coppola, George Lucas got real laughs. (Fox News -- Views)
Rosie O'Donnell Sends 'Idols' to Disney World Jan 27, 2007
A private dinner followed the screening, with special guests Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw showing their support for Jake. The Spielbergs and the Paltrows are longtime family friends. (Fox News -- Views)
Jolie Confirms She and Pitt Have Moved to New Orleans Jan 17, 2007
Let's think about the other Hollywood couples who met while one or both were married to others: Paul Newman & Joanne Woodard, Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson, Bogie & Bacall, Steven Speilberg & Kate Capshaw, Prince Charles & Camilla, Katherine Hepburn & Spencer Tracy, just to name a few (not to go into those who just cheated. Mario Lopez anyone. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
