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)
The Closer Starring Kyra Sedgwick S... Sep 18, 2008
The Closer Starring Kyra Sedgwick Summer Finale: Time Bomb Episode a Heart Pounding Season Close on USA ... The Closer Starring Kyra Sedgwick Summer Finale ... The Closer Starring Kyra Sedgwick Summer Finale. (Suite101.com)
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)
TV Review: True Blood Sep 8, 2008
In the midst of all this, Paquin (who does a subtler Southern accent than Kyra Sedgwick in The Closer) and Moyer (who conveys Bill's courtly menace perfectly) frequently get lost in a series in which they're the central couple. Having read Harris' Dead Until Dark, the Sookie book on which Ball says he primarily based True Blood, I'd say that the author is more vivid, subtle, and funny in her portrayal of Southern life; I'll be surprised if her fans aren't disappointed by this adaptation. (Entertainment Weekly)
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)
The Closer on TNT Cable TV Split En... Sep 2, 2008
The Closer on TNT Cable TV Split Ends Episode: Emmy Nominee Kyra Sedgwick is Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson LAPD ... Emmy Nominee Kyra Sedgwick is Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson LAPD ... Kyra Sedgwick stars in The Closer on TNT Cable Television, Deputy Chief who is a brilliant investigator and interrogator on the Los Angeles Police Department. (Suite101.com)
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)
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List September 1-7 Aug 21, 2008
Beginning at 8:15 a.m. on Starz -- 8:15 a.m. The Game Plan (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Kyra Sedgwick, Roselyn Sanchez) -- 10:15 a.m. Gridiron Gang (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell) -- 12:30 p.m. Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renee Zellweger) -- 3 p.m. Invincible (Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks) -- 4:45 p.m. Remember The Titans (Denzel Washington, Kip Pardue, Will Patton) -- 6:45 p.m. Gridiron Gang (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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)
"Pineapple Express" over-stays its welcome Aug 8, 2008
Or, if our national pastime isn't the uber-producer's thing, how about the talented Kyra Sedgwick, who has carved a nice career as "The Closer" on cable's TNT. Yes, we certainly jest -- but not that much. (Cleveland.com)
Nielsens: 'The Closer' takes bite out of competition Aug 6, 2008
Smart cookie: Kyra Sedgwick in The Closer. By Bill Keveney, USA TODAY Reality muscle. (USA Today)
Home, Read Home Aug 4, 2008
One highlight, however, is an extensive interview with actress Kyra Sedgwick. Woman's Day tells us that "Everyday Health Habits That Could Save Your Life" range from eating a colorful salad to having a glass of red wine. (New York Post -- Business)
I Like to Watch Aug 3, 2008
Police chief Brenda Johnson, played by Kyra Sedgwick, fits the bill with her heavy Southern accent and her hot-pink trench coat and her desk drawer full of Moon Pies. Yes, Brenda is a respectable but plucky genius who can close any case by manipulating the suspect into a confession. (Salon)
Critic's Corner chat Jul 29, 2008
The Academy is very fond of Sally Field (as it should be; she's wonderful), and Kyra Sedgwick and Holly Hunter have fans, as well. I think Close will win. (USA Today -- Life)
THIS FLICK APPEALS TO THE MAMMAS Jul 22, 2008
has been getting generally good reviews, but it's also been getting trashed by some critics, who all have one thing in common: They're men," writes reviewer Grady Hendrix. If I say sexism is still rampant in America, I expect that's not news. But I do occasionally like to see a film that's not for teenagers, not about machines bashing one another and not necessarily with a comic book hero. RUMINATING: Sure is fun to see two of the TV shows this column pushed from the beginning now getting their... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Getting "Closer" To Kyra Sedgwick Jul 21, 2008
(CBS) Fans of Kyra Sedgwick were pleased but probably not surprised that she was nominated for an Emmy this week for best actress in a TV drama ... Few women have captivated audiences like Kyra Sedgwick's character, Brenda Leigh Johnson, in "The Closer." ... Unexpected because Kyra Sedgwick had long ago made a commitment that a successful acting career was secondary to family life. (CBS News)
Rapper DMX Arrested In Shopping Mall Jul 21, 2008
Fans of Kyra Sedgwick were pleased but probably not surprised that she was nominated for an Emmy this week for best actress in a TV drama. In fact, they'd probably think it a crime if she weren't. (KWTX.com, TX)
Brits clean up Emmy noms Jul 19, 2008
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer. Glenn Close, Damages. (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)
Emmy nominations show younger isn't always better Jul 19, 2008
At 42, "The Closer" star Kyra Sedgwick is the youngest nominee for lead actress in a drama series. At 44, Laura Linney, who played Abigail Adams in HBO's "John Adams," is the baby of the bunch nominated for lead actress in a miniseries or movie. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Emmys fond of dear 'John' Jul 19, 2008
Kyra Sedgwick of TNTs The Closer and Mariska Hargitay a 2006 honoree for Law : Special Victims Unit finish off the category. On the actor side, three nominees hail from freshman programs: Hamm (Mad Men), Gabriel Byrne (HBOs In Treatment) and Cranston. (Variety)
How did locals fare? Jul 19, 2008
The network celebrated the fourth nomination in a row for Kyra Sedgwick in "The Closer" for best female actress in a drama series, though she has yet to win. Sedgwick was joined in the same category by Oscar winner Holly Hunter in the network's edgy new drama, "Saving Grace.". (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)
Cranford Dames join Emmy hopefuls Jul 18, 2008
Kyra Sedgwick, a two-time nominee for The Closer and former winner Mariska Harigitay complete the line-up. Ugly Betty's America Ferrera receives her second nomination for best actress in a comedy for the hit series, following her win last year. (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)
Emmy loves older actresses Jul 18, 2008
Kyra Sedgwick, Julia Louis-Dreyfus prove youth doesnt rule TV ... Kyra Sedgwick, 42, earned her nomination for "The Closer." ... July 17: A discussion about Jesse Jackson's use of the "N" word drew tears on 'The View". MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski reports.Most popular Most viewed Top rated Most e-mailedupdated 5:49 p.m. ET July 17, 2008LOS ANGELES - Teens and 20-somethings may be the target demographic for many TV shows, but when it comes to top actresses, over 40 is... (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)
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)
British actors dominate TV Globes Jul 18, 2008
Alec Baldwin was named best comedy actor for 30 Rock, while Kyra Sedgwick won the best drama actress award for The Closer. The Golden Globes are awarded by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes Jul 18, 2008
So we go directly from Kyra Sedgwick's speech to ... 8:15 p.m. Now it's time for best actress in a television drama, or as Tina Fey calls it, "the least humorous performance by a female." This one goes to Kyra Sedgwick yes. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
'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
Kyra Sedgwick On Marriage To Kevin Bacon. Kyra Sedgwick appears on the August cover of Redbook as she gets ready to kick off her fourth season playing the smart and sassy police chief on TNTs Golden Globe Award-winning drama The Closer. (CBS News)
Emmy's list Jul 15, 2008
Indie queen Kyra Sedgwick is a marvel in The Closer, and an Emmy nomination seems certain. It would be Sedgwick's third nod in a row, but the actual Emmy has eluded her for two years now. (Canada.com)
Powerful TV women must face backlash Jul 14, 2008
TNTKyra Sedgwick plays Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on "The Closer," and she's just one of several women playing characters in tough, non-traditional roles ... Also on the Turner network, Kyra Sedgwick helps the Los Angeles Police Dept. arrest murderers on The Closer, which also returns July 14. (MSNBC -- News)
Summer Skill-Building Techniques Jul 14, 2008
I know, you're already committed to taking the kids to see the summer blockbusters, but why not take a hint from this month's Master Marketing NewsletterTM and consider renting or buying Door to Door with William H. Macy and Kyra Sedgwick. This extraordinary film is based on the true story of Bill Porter, a door-to-door salesman with cerebral palsy. (RealtyTimes)
Q&A with stars Jul 14, 2008
Q Kyra Sedgwick and Holly Hunter. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 07/14/2008. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Zoren: Gossett: 'Closer' role isn't that far from his reality Jul 14, 2008
He and Martin have been married for a while (although they haven't worked together since that first testy occasion), and he has nothing but admiration for "Closer" star Kyra Sedgwick, who he says "could coast if she wanted to but never takes the easy way out and always takes risks and challenges" her castmates. Robert Gossett is a professional actor. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Kyra Sedgwick's "The Closer" Returns Jul 13, 2008
Kyra Sedgwick's "The Closer" Returns, This Season The Brilliant, But Flawed, Investigator Struggles With Relationship Issues - CBS News ... Kyra Sedgwick's "The Closer" Returns ... Kyra Sedgwick won a Golden Globe in her role on the cable series "The Closer." (CBS/The Early Show). (CBS News)
New DVD releases Jul 2, 2008
The Closer: The Complete Third Season - Kyra Sedgwick is back on the job as the boss of a Los Angeles police unit that deals with high-profile murder cases. A four-disc package has year three's 14 episodes, plus deleted scenes, a segment on crime-interrogation techniques and a gag reel. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Actors staying on the job Jul 2, 2008
what with Hugh Jackman, Ralph Fiennes, Leslie Caron, Tim Burton, real-life couple William H. Macy and Felicity Huffman, Charles Durning, Harry Shearer, Kyra Sedgwick and The Miracles among the lucky honourees. Mind you, also getting the star treatment are The Village People, Tinkerbell and John Stamos, but we're all about accentuating the positive. (Jam! Showbiz)
VH1 and the Broadcast Film Critics Association Set the Date for the 14th Annual 'Critics' Choice Awards' Jun 24, 2008
Presenters at the show in 2008 were a who's who of Hollywood including: George Clooney, Katie Holmes, Marion Cotillard, Snoop Dogg, Allison Janney, Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, Ray Liotta, Steve Zahn, Kyra Sedgwick, Leslie Mann, Marisa Tomei, Eddie Izzard, Emily Deschanel, Cuba Gooding Jr., Chris O'Donnell and Feist. Also appearing on the show: Angelina Jolie for "A Mighty Heart," Brad Pitt, Don Cheadle, Sean Penn, the cast of "Hairspray" including Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonksy, Amanda Bynes,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
KCRW's Harry Shearer to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Jun 20, 2008
congratulates Harry Shearer and all of today's announced Walk of Fame star-honorees: Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Cameron Diaz, Robert Downey Jr., Tim Burton, Leslie Caron, Charles Durning, Ralph Fiennes, William Petersen, Kyra Sedgwick, John Stamos, Mark Burnett, Chuck Lorre, Kenny "Baby Face" Edmonds, Dave Koz, The Miracles, Doug Morris, Rush, Shakira, KFI radio personality Bill Handel. Source: KCRW Foundation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Who will make Emmy happy? Jun 13, 2008
Glenn Close, Damages, FX Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer, TNT Sally Field, Brothers & Sisters, ABCEllen Pompeo, Grey's Anatomy, ABCConnie Britton, Friday Night Lights, NBC. There aren't as many women to choose from in drama as there are men, but boy, are the ones we have great. (USA Today -- Life)
See how cable woos summer viewers Jun 7, 2008
Star Kyra Sedgwick is credited, along with the numbers that come from her juicy role as homicide department head and ace interrogator Brenda Johnson, with ushering in a new wave of strong female characters of a certain age on cable. -- "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. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Familiar Faces Or Fresh Blood? Jun 2, 2008
Other potential nominees for actress in a drama include last years winner, Sally Field, from Brothers rs, as well as Golden Globe winner Kyra Sedgwick for TNTs The Closer and heavyweights Glenn Close for Damages and Holly Hunter for TNTs Saving Grace. . (TVweek.com)
And the nominees should be Jun 1, 2008
Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer, TNT). January Jones (Mad Men, AMC). (Boston Globe)
'In Plain Sight' mixes witness protection and witless writing May 31, 2008
The show is designed to behave like TNT's two female-cop hits, "The Closer" with Kyra Sedgwick and "Saving Grace" with Holly Hunter. Mary McCormack stars as Mary Shannon, a cranky US marshal responsible for placing and guarding people in the witness protection program in New Mexico. (Boston Globe)
'Sex and the City' film's release has female fans abuzz May 30, 2008
But while TV has done well in portraying strong, interesting female characters from Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha in Sex and the City to Kyra Sedgwick as Brenda Johnson in The Closer to Tina Fey's Liz Lemon in 30 Rock, the film version of Sex and the City is a rarity a movie thoroughly focused on the female experience, and an older female experience at that. Martha Lauzen, executive director of the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University, said... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Turner tries to steal broadcasters' thunder May 15, 2008
Turner's flashy 90-minute event for advertisers included pitches from top executives and cameos from TV stars such as Kyra Sedgwick of "The Closer.". The event, Turner's first during this "broadcast upfront week," came even as broadcasters have toned down their typically extravagant and expensive presentations. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
HD is unforgiving to actors, and makeup artists May 14, 2008
Consider Barbara Walters on The View, Katie Couric on CBS Evening News, Kyra Sedgwick on The Closer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus on The New Adventures of Old Christine and all the Desperate Housewives. For that matter, ponder the faces of actors such as William Shatner on Boston Legal, James Woods on Shark or David Caruso from CSI: Miami. (MSNBC -- News)
The week's best films May 10, 2008
For a while he's the talk of the town while he woos single mum Kyra Sedgwick; but there's a price to pay for his new gifts. Wednesday May 14. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Continuereading Apr 15, 2008
Actor Forest Whitaker and U2 frontman Bono gave their second video reports/pleas from Africa, while celebs like Kobe Bryant, Selma Blair, Kyra Sedgwick, Rob Schneider and others lip-synched to the Monkees' 'I'm a Believer,' urging more donations. Seacrest announced midway through that the amount donated thus far had exceeded $60 million; Idol bosses said earlier this week that they're ultimately hoping to exceed the $100 million mark. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Why I love my job: Senior VP @ Turner Apr 3, 2008
Her work includes images of CNN's Robin Meade smiling down from billboards and TNT's Kyra Sedgwick looking out from the cover of a DVD of her series "The Closer.". Griffin, 49, sends photographers with CNN camera crews around the world as well as setting up photo shoots in a studio just down the hall from her office. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Taking a stand for female comics Apr 2, 2008
She headlined the Gotham Comedy Club on a recent Wednesday -- a rainy Wednesday, at that -- and yet the house was full, and fans Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick were surprise additions to the already appreciative audience. "Every show has its own chemistry. It's a conversation, and every conversation's different.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Let us count the ways we love poetry Mar 27, 2008
Among the selections: Kenneth Koch's To You (Mary-Louise Parker), Meghan O'Rourke's Inventing a Horse (Philip Seymour Hoffman) and Shel Silverstein's Thumbs (Kyra Sedgwick. . (USA Today -- Life)
Vpage weekly roundup Mar 26, 2008
GLAAD president Neil Giuliano, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick backstage at the Gay en Alliance Against Defamations Media Awards on March 17 on Gotham. Date in print: Mon. (Variety)
TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of KING KONG in April Mar 25, 2008
Turner Network Television (TNT), television's destination for drama and one of cable's top-rated networks, offers original movies and series, including the acclaimed and highly popular detective drama The Closer, starring Kyra Sedgwick; Saving Grace, starring Holly Hunter; Raising the Bar (working title), starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Gloria Reuben and Jane Kaczmarek; and Leverage, starring Timothy Hutton. TNT is also home to powerful one-hour dramas, such as Bones, Cold Case, Law & Order,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
