Hands off, Hollywood! Aug 11, 2008
Richard Linklaters animated version of A Scanner Darkly, which starred the voices of Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder, was one of the better adaptations of a Philip K. Dick work, although many might not agree ... Ive not seen the French film based on Confessions of a Crap Artist, though its had good critical buzz, and am probably one of only two people in the world who loved Richard Linklaters animated version of A Scanner Darkly, which starred the voices of Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Review: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 Aug 8, 2008
Carmen (Ferrera) is cast in a play and finds herself falling for the leading man (Tom Wisdom), who has the hair of Keanu Reeves from Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, but the voice of Jude Law -- but then he seems to throw her over for a taller, blonder bit player. One can almost hear the collective hiss of teenaged-girl moviegoers: "Men!". (StarPhoenix)
Say that again, please Aug 6, 2008
Keanu Reeves in Dracula, Dangerous Liaisons and Much Ado About Nothing ... Make no mistake: imitating accents is Keanu Reeves kryptonite. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
No Hollywood eye candy Aug 5, 2008
She appeared in more French and Italian movies before landing a role opposite Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves in "The Devil's Advocate" in 1997. But it wasn't until 2000, when she was cast in Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning "Gladiator", that Nielsen landed a role that really let her show her acting ability. (CNN -- International)
STELLAR CAST TO 'MILK' GAY ... Aug 5, 2008
THERE'S NOTHING wrong with being gay, so to deny it is to make a judgment," said actor Keanu Reeves. WE ARE on the verge of receiving a movie ti tled "Milk. " It will open on Oct. 29 in the Castro District of San Francisco, with a great cast playing the roles of the real-life protagonists in the story of the late Harvey Milk. In case you've forgotten, Milk was the first openly gay city supervisor of San Francisco. He was assassinated, along with Mayor George Moscone, in 1978, becoming a martyr... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Big Films, Big Numbers Aug 3, 2008
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Dennis Hopper. High concept: "Die Hard" on a bus. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Comic-Con '08 Jul 30, 2008
Kicking of the unique press presentation Thursday was the cast and director of The Day the Earth Stood Still, which stars Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly in the remake of the 1951 film of the same name ... Actor Keanu Reeves, left, talks about his new movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still" as actress Jennifer Connelly, right, looks on during an interview at the Comic-Con 2008 convention Thursday, July 24, 2008 in San Diego. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Continuereading Jul 30, 2008
Keanu Reeves: "In terms of looking for his performance, the films had different ways of telling the story. My take on being a slightly more sinister Klaatu was more about the structure of the film. It wasn't about avoiding it, Rennie is fantastic." (Read Story). Twilight': Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner on Edward and Jacob. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Hollywood Likely to Set a New All-Time Box Office Record in 2008 Jul 29, 2008
I have my reservations, namely Keanu Reeves as Klaatu, but there is always room for an aliens attack/end of the world movie with a lot of great F/X.. December 12 Seven Pounds (Sony). (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Comic-Con: And the Winner Is ... Jul 29, 2008
He understands what Keanu Reeves, Benicio del Toro and other actors who ascended the stage of the San Diego Convention Center's cavernous Hall H do not: Comic-Con is itself a performance. Jackman leaped off the stage, ran across the floor to shake the hand of Wolverine's creator and thanked the crowd of 6,500, saying, "Without you guys, I wouldn't have a career." That's the special blend of humility and showmanship you can only learn by hosting the Tonys three years in a row. (Time.com)
Comic Con: A Haven For Comic Aficionados Jul 28, 2008
The Four-Day Convention Draws Thousands Jackman Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly ... Stars such as Mark Wahlberg and Keanu Reeves join in for the fun and action ... Actors Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly teased fans with a sneak peak of their remake of "The Day The Earth Stood Still.". (CBS News -- Early Show)
Miller Shows Some Spirit Jul 28, 2008
Thompson On Hollywood: ComicCon. The franchise reboot of Terminator looks pretty strong under McG's direction. (Variety)
Comic-Con: 'Pineapple Express' Jul 28, 2008
Category: Comic-Con 2008. To a cacophony of screams and whoops, Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki filed onto the stage for the panel at on Sunday (along with show creator Eric Kripke and writers Sera Gamble and Ben Edlund). (CNN -- Showbiz)
Comic-Con: All the Saturday scoop Jul 27, 2008
Category: Comic-Con 2008. The funniest event at. (CNN -- Showbiz)
As they like it Jul 26, 2008
Is Keanu Reeves a great actor. (No, they agree. (Boston Globe)
Comic-Con Crazy Jul 26, 2008
July 24, 2008: Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly at Comic-Con. July 24, 2008: Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly at Comic-Con ... com's Pop Tarts column also had a quick chat with Jennifer Connelly and Keanu Reeves about their upcoming "The Day the Earth Stood Still," but found it more interesting observing Reeves staring into space by himself with a very, er, weird smile. (Fox News)
Watching the Watchmen Jul 26, 2008
During this time, many stars express interest in the film and results in a casting parlor game that is popular amongst Hollywood insiders and comic book fanboys alike: Robin Williams, Gary Busey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Richard Gere, Kevin Costner and Keanu Reeves are all linked to the film at one time or another. Gilliam abandons the project when the producers cannot raise the necessary budget. (Suite101.com)
Lee Grant's Outtakes Jul 26, 2008
Keanu Reeves, the dude from Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and a dude of a different kind from The Matrix movies, answered the adoring Comic-Con crowd back ... It was a funky bunch of fans greeting Mark Wahlberg, the former Marky Mark and now respected actor (Oscar nomination for The Departed ) as he followed Keanu Reeves into Hall H with his own movie, the ultra-violent Max Payne, based on the video game. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Comic-Con in San Diego: Get your geek on Jul 25, 2008
This year, the previews and panels in the cavernous Hall H (capacity 6,500) start this morning with 20th Century Fox hyping its December release "The Day the Earth Stood Still," with scheduled appearances by Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly. Hall H will also be visited over the weekend by Samuel L. Jackson (for "The Spirit"), Mark Wahlberg and Ludacris (both for "Max Payne") Benicio Del Toro ("The Wolf Man"), Dwayne Johnson ("Race to Witch Mountain"), Seth Rogen ("Pineapple Express") as well... (Los Angeles Times)
Mad Men's Hamm hit it big with first lead role Jul 25, 2008
There are a lot more people who want my time, and time becomes difficult to manage, said Hamm, who has parlayed his TV success into a couple of big-screen projects, including the upcoming holiday release The Day the Earth Stood Still, with Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly. Weve recently started production and Im already exhausted. (MSNBC -- News)
San Diego's Comic-Con has grown incredible muscles and is bursting ... Jul 23, 2008
Today that modest event has evolved into the World's Fair for pop-culture aficionados, with a crowd of 125,000 expected this weekend, many willing to wait six hours or more to cheer for celebrities such as Keanu Reeves and Samuel L. Jackson. But the true believers aren't the only ones struggling to find a spot at the San Diego Convention Center event, which kicks off tonight with a preview and officially opens Thursday. (Los Angeles Times)
MORE: Has Comic-Con become a beast? Jul 23, 2008
This remake of the 1951 classic stars Keanu Reeves as an alien warning of a pending invasion. Due Dec. 12. (USA Today -- Life)
CONSTANTINE: Debuts on BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF October 14 Jul 22, 2008
Constantine, directed by Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend), stars Keanu Reeves (The Matrix Trilogy, A Scanner Darkly) and Academy Award-winner Rachel Weisz (The Constant Gardner, The Mummy) and features hours of mind-blowing extras including the In-Movie Experience (IME), commentaries, documentaries and deleted scenes ... Based on the DC Comics/Vertigo Hellblazer graphic novels and written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello, Constantine tells the story of John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), a man... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wachowskis Reaching for Plastic Man? Jul 16, 2008
None other than Neo himself, Keanu Reeves. All of this is unconfirmed, of course, but we could see it happening. (IGN FilmForce)
Trailer talk: 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' Jul 16, 2008
It's kind of funny to see Keanu Reeves playing Klaatu, the visitor from outer space, in the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still ... Keanu Reeves is starring in a remake of the 1951 sci-fi favorite, "The Day the Earth Stood Still." Based on the trailer, the new film looks promising. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
DUDE, WHERE'S MY SOUL MATE? Jul 13, 2008
Keanu Reeves, who is being sued by a photographer who claims the actor hit him with his Porsche in a Rancho Palos Verdes parking lot in 2007, was granted his wish to keep his deposition private. According to court documents, the judge has ordered that only Reeves' and the plaintiff's lawyers will have access to the transcripts. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Keanu Reeves deposition will stay private Jul 13, 2008
Keanu Reeves deposition will stay private - Access Hollywood - msnbc ... Keanu Reeves deposition will stay private ... Keanu Reeves got his wish. (MSNBC -- News)
Feeling Minnesota Jul 7, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Michael Lallo, reviewerJuly 7, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Street Kings Film Review Jun 28, 2008
Tom Ludlow (Keanu Reeves) is a tough, bend the rules, violent cop. He gets results by going places no one else wants to, and by doing things other cops would never even think of. (Suite101.com)
Pulp Fiction Tops Online Chart Jun 21, 2008
Other honourable mentions include Casino Royale , the only Bond movie on the list at 19, and Keanu Reeves The Matrix at number 12. Wings of Desire is the highest-placed non-English language film at 28, whilst Steve James Hoop Dreams is the leading documentary in 26th place (unless you count This is Spinal Tap at, of course, 11). (Suite101.com)
FRIDAY THE 13TH LUCKY FOR SOME Jun 13, 2008
" KEANU Reeves: "My father Samuel was sentenced in '94 to 10 years in prison for cocaine possession. A lot of who I am is reaction to his actions. (New York Post -- Gossip)
The Incredible Hulk Jun 13, 2008
You might as well cast Keanu Reeves in the part. Another good but wasted actor, Roth, is absurdly cast. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Shilpa: Yes, I am committed Jun 8, 2008
It also stars Keanu Reeves but I dont know when the shooting for the movie will start. There is another international project meant for the festival circuit. (Times of India)
Title fights Jun 8, 2008
Fox Searchlight Pictures' police thriller Street Kings, with a cast including Keanu Reeves and Forest Whitaker from a screenplay by James Ellroy, had been known as The Night Watchman until this year. Test-screening recruiters found that moviegoers thought it sounded like a story about a security guard. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Shelton bridge becomes movie set Jun 7, 2008
Three weeks ago, several scenes from the film "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee" were shot at Derby's Griffin Hospital, bringing Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder and Alan Arkin to town. The film is set to be released next year, and also stars Robin Wright Penn and Julianne Moore. (Valley News, CT)
Narnia movies unearth new princes of Hollywood Jun 6, 2008
"I've had Johnny Depp, which I like. I've had Keanu Reeves. Orlando Bloom - fantasy, long hair. "People feel the need to do that for the first six months or a year that you're on the scene because it allows people to attempt to pigeonhole. "It kind of goes away as soon as you establish yourself. "It will be three months before someone is the next Ben Barnes - I hope, anyway. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Puppy love for Pink May 26, 2008
Johannson joins the league of well-known actors including Russell Crowe, Keanu Reeves, Juliette Lewis and Toni Collette who have taken a stab at a legitimate music career. Green Day's new sound. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Winona's new beau May 25, 2008
Winona Ryder has been caught filching again - but this time she's gone and stolen the heart of fellow Hollywood celebrity Keanu Reeves. Sources say the 36-year-old Reality Bites star and the 43-year-old Matrix Trilogy action-man have grown close on the set of their new film The Private Lives of Pippa Lee. (Sky News Australia)
Indy money? Sort of May 24, 2008
com - Movies - Indy money. Saturday, May 24, 2008. (Winnipeg Sun)
Winona Ryder dating Keanu Reeves May 23, 2008
Winona Ryder is reportedly dating Keanu Reeves ... Winona Ryder is reportedly dating Keanu Reeves ... Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Eye on polls, govt pledges Rs330 cr to Guj riots victims May 23, 2008
Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves, were spotted getting intimate with each other on a movie set. NEWSLETTER Get daily news in your inbox and read it at your convenience. (Daily News & Analysis)
Why Minnie's Being Driven To Succeed In Song May 22, 2008
Many movie stars, such as Keanu Reeves, Scarlett Johansson and Juliette Lewis, have tried to steer their film success into a career in music. But many of the results have largely been written off as vanity projects. (Sky News)
Think you know May 16, 2008
Test your Indy knowledge. Test your Indy knowledge. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Movie review: 'Narnia' sequel lacks magic May 16, 2008
Those are the true stakes of the battle, not whether the kingdom is ruled by a pointy-bearded guy or by a lightweight who looks like Keanu Reeves. The movie needed to be about an unseen but palpable force of life - it didn't even have to be denominational or identifiably Christian. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Why Narnia Hits While Golden Compass Flops May 16, 2008
Barnes, a 26-year-old recruit from the London stage, looks like a softer Keanu Reeves and speaks in a Mediterranean accent a bit too reminiscent of Mandy Patinkin's in The Princess Bride. In this film, Caspian is a callow gallant, too sensitive in his fights with Miraz to close the duel. (Time.com)
Point Breaking News May 15, 2008
Producers RGM Entertainment also announced that "several major stars" had been approached to appear, although there was no word if original stars Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves would return. "This is exactly the kind of movie RGM was set up to produce: Asian-themed stories for a global market that will get a North American theatrical release," executive producer Devesh Chetty said. (IGN FilmForce)
From set to studioCan Hollywood actors be a success in the music scene? May 14, 2008
But musical efforts by movie stars like Bruce Willis, Russell Crowe, Keanu Reeves and Minnie Driver have not troubled the charts much - although Willis did have hits with Respect Yourself and Under the Boardwalk in 1987 ... Keanu Reeves' rock band Dogstar folded in 2002 after two albums, partly because of his film commitments. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
New Milford Is Movieland May 9, 2008
"One of the girls did see Keanu Reeves," said Michelle Lukse of the New Milford Youth Agency, whose catering and youth facility, The Maxx, was among the locations "Pippa Lee" used. "He's cuter in person than on film," she said, repeating what she had heard. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Buzz Briefs: R. Kelly, Prince May 6, 2008
Plus: "Dog" Chapman, Rosanne Cash, Keanu Reeves, Katie Holmes, Barbara Walters. Hasselbeck Relieved "Tears Didn't Come Out". (CBS News)
Will Matrix Fans Find A Need For Speed Racer? May 6, 2008
The movies won a devout following, who hung onto every word of dialogue, treated the series as a religion, and even bought long black leather coats so they, too, could look like Keanu Reeves ... "So will Matrix fans actually make the effort to go see what is essentially, when all is said and done, a fun, if slightly over-long, children's film?The critics aren't so sure, and not only for the absence of Keanu Reeves in a long leather coat. Bookmark this page Social bookmarking allows users to save... (Sky News)
Jamie Fawcett not a 'pervert' after topless Mischa Barton photos May 5, 2008
"I once saw Keanu Reeves dancing in the nude on a balcony with a girl, and just decided not to shoot them, as I didn't think at the time that anyone would run those pictures.". Barton has publicly slammed Fawcett for disrupting her holiday with her mother Nuala. (NEWS.com.au)
Top 10 Iron Men May 3, 2008
Adding another two names to the long list of inanimate objects that can out act Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, these DIY Robo B-Boys are created by Heaven's greatest scientist in order to battle the cunningly titled Bad Robot Uses. Afterwards they get to become back-up dancers for Wyld Stallyns. (IGN FilmForce)
Buzz Briefs: Chris Brown, Rachael Ray May 3, 2008
Plus: Keanu Reeves, Denzel Washington, Sean Stewart, Tom Cruise, Barbara Walters, Wesley Snipes ... Keanu Reeves Hires Lindsay Lohan's Lawyers ... Keanu Reeves (AP Photo/Phil McCarten) Keanu Reeves hired Lindsay Lohan's lawyers to help him fight the paparazzi in court. (CBS News)
David Thomson's Biographical Dictionary of Film #38 May 2, 2008
Do you remember that long-ago age when Keanu Reeves, as Neo, wore long black leather coats and behaved as if he was in an action film and an existential mystery at the same time. The Matrix films became cult attractions, but it was all so long ago, and now a new generation of kids has come along. (guardian.co.uk)
My night as Keanu Reeves May 2, 2008
"We've had all genders," Renee says, "all races, and all sizes. So sometimes, with the skydiving rig, there can be just a little bit more unplanned suspense. But if you find someone who doesn't know the movie or what happens next, you get a certain blankness that translates very well into a Keanu Reeves delivery. It's the most fun when they're totally open to it all - and we do put them through a lot of abuse.". You've read the piece, now have your say. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Film crews are back in town May 2, 2008
According to Variety, the project on which Ms. Miller is at work now "centers on a dutiful wife whose husband falls for a younger woman, freeing her to explore her buried sensuality and leading to a very quiet nervous breakdown." Robin Wright-Penn, Alan Arkin, Keanu Reeves and Wynona Ryder are scheduled to star in the "Pippa Lee" film, which is adapted from a novel of the same title that is slated for release in August of this year. Films by Ms. Miller, who is 45, have won a number of awards. (New Milford Times, CT)
Spacey's 21 remains top UK film Apr 23, 2008
Another new entry, Keanu Reeves action thriller Street Kings, was fourth. It stars Reeves as Tom Ludlow, a troubled Los Angeles policeman who has to deal with both the death of his wife and being implicated in the execution of a fellow officer. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'Step Up 2,' '21' add to Euro take Apr 23, 2008
At number four, Fox's gritty cop drama "Street Kings," starring Keanu Reeves and Forest Whitaker, opened with $967,185 from 309, followed by "The Game Plan," which rounded out the top five with $556,809 in its fourth frame for a $6 million cume. Universal's local 1980s-set comedy "Fleisch ist mein Gemuese," the only other new entry to make it into the top 10, garnered $453,671 from 148. (Variety)
Global jackpot for 21 Apr 22, 2008
The movie stars Keanu Reeves as a Los Angeles cop who begins to question the loyalties of everyone around after the death of this wife. Finally, the award for dud of the week may have to go to Leatherheads, the screwball comedy directed by George Clooney, which has earned just $4. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
REVIEW: Street Kings RPosted 5 hours, 8 minutes ago. Apr 18, 2008
Hard-nosed LAPD Detective Tom Ludlow (Keanu Reeves) drinks too much ... As action cop Tom Ludlow, Keanu Reeves convinces. (Lima News, OH)
* [ Film Review ] Bad cop, bad movie Apr 18, 2008
Keanu Reeves is a racist cop, a renegade cop, a vigilante cop ... Keanu Reeves wakes up fully dressed in a striped shirt, raises his gun and rolls out of bed ... STARRING: Keanu Reeves (Detective Tom Ludlow), Forest Whitaker (Captain Jack Wander), Hugh Laurie (Captain James Biggs), Chris Evans (Detective Paul Diskant), Martha Higareda (Grace Garcia), Naomie Harris (Linda Washington), Jay Mohr (Sergeant Mike Clady), John Corbett (Detective Dante Demille), Amaury Nolasco (Detective Cosmo Santos),... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Movie review: ‘Street Kings’ explores police corruption Apr 18, 2008
Forest Whitaker, left, and Keanu Reeves star in "Street Kings." / Fox Searchlight Pictures ... The main character, Tom Ludlow, played by Keanu Reeves is a highly-effective member of the LAPD s special vice unit who has somewhat of a dirty track record. (Santa Maria Times)
Street Kings Apr 17, 2008
Keanu Reeves, Forrest Whitaker, Hugh Laurie, Terry Crews, Chris Evans ... The film brings Keanu Reeves back into law enforcement as a kind of Dirtier Harry ... Crime Thriller/Suspense MA 15+ 3 stars 2008 Keanu Reeves, Forrest Whitaker, Hugh Laurie, Terry Crews, Chris Evans. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
An old LAPD leader plays the part in Street Kings Apr 17, 2008
The new Keanu Reeves movie certainly presents a dark portrait of law enforcement, with outlaw and racist cops roughing up citizens in an out-of-control city that looks strikingly similar to Los Angeles. So it's surprising that in the midst of this movie mayhem appears an LAPD icon: former Police Chief Daryl F. Gates, playing the chief of police. (Los Angeles Times)
Box Office Analysis, April 14: Slasher Remake 'Prom Night' on Top Apr 17, 2008
Particularly a younger audience, they pretty much make up their own mind," Rory Bruer, Sony head of distribution told The Associated Press. With prom season also at hand, that "brings an element of fun," Bruer added.The cop drama Street Kings, starring Keanu Reeves and Forest Whitaker, opened in second with $12 million, while the weekend's other new wide release, Smart People, starring Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ellen Page and Thomas Haden Church, debuted at No. 7 with $4.2... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
