Getty embarrassed by photos of him kissing Miller Jul 24, 2008
His film credits include Lord of the Flies,Young Guns II and Ladder 49. The 26-year-old Miller, who was once engaged to Jude Law, has appeared in the films Factory Girl,Layer Cake and Alfie. (USA Today -- Life)
Doty’s six scores put BV back on track Sep 21, 2007
Favorite movie: Ladder 49. Music: All types. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Television movies for the week of August 26 Aug 26, 2007
TV Movies: August 26-September 1. G = General audiences PG = Parental Guidance PG-13 = Not recommended for preteens R = Restricted audience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
2007 arrives quietly, without pomp Jan 7, 2007
Jacksonville 16-year-old Zackary McCallister, visiting his aunt, sat by himself in a foyer watching a DVD on his computer, He would see "Ladder 49" first, he said, and then "Lost in Space." Around 10 p.m., the TNT Band at AMVETS Post 86 picked up with "Oh, Susie Q" From all over the room, people at the full tables got up and danced. Some wore their party hats. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
'School for Scoundrels' Doesn't Make the Grade Sep 28, 2006
Roger (Jon Heder) is a pushover New York City meter maid who can't score at his job or with his attractive neighbor, Amanda (Jacinda Barrett, "Ladder 49"). A close friend suggests a self-help class run by the angry Dr. P (a bored Billy Bob Thornton), who teaches lessons about self-esteem to the biggest losers in the city (including Horatio Sanz, Paul Scheer, and Todd Louiso). (OhmyNews International)
Films add record amount to Md. economy Aug 18, 2006
A key to success may be Baltimore's ability to attract a fuller slate of mid-level productions such as Ladder 49 and The Visiting. Removing the $2-million cap on how much each production may receive might help, says Castleman. (SunSpot.net)
Bad News for "World Trade Center"? Aug 12, 2006
"Probably along the lines of Ladder 49.". Ladder 49, a drama about firefighters starring. (E! Online)
"World Trade Center" (29) Aug 10, 2006
Chalk up the Zakker's preference of World Trade Center over United 93 with her preference of Ray, The Fantastic Four, Casanova, Coach Carter, Ladder 49, and Mr. 3000 over Dogville, Batman Begins, The New World, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Birth as evidence that she is a wuss beyond all repair. My grandma has more edge. (Salon)
Baltimore loses role as itself in movie Jul 19, 2006
The movie Ladder 49, when it was shot in Baltimore over 71 days in 2003, brought in between $45 million and $50 million. The Visiting, a yet-to-be-released thriller starring Nicole Kidman that was shot partly in Baltimore last fall, had an estimated economic impact of $23 million, said Hannah Byron, head of the Division of Film, Television & Video for the & the Arts. (SunSpot.net)
A heck of a lot of holiday TV Jul 3, 2006
Ladder 49 (2004) Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta. TBS. (USA Today -- Life)
He's still a Boston fan Jun 23, 2006
The actor, whose credits include Clint Eastwood's adaptation of Dennis Lehane's ``Mystic River" and ``Ladder 49" with John Travolta, has finished filming the thriller ``Unknown" and Eastwood's ``Flags of Our Fathers." Chapman, who once ran Boston's film bureau, is also part of the new Showtime series ``Brotherhood," a Providence-filmed drama about two brothers -- one a politician, the other a mobster. The show, which premieres July 9, has its regional premiere Monday at Providence's Avon Cinema.... (Boston Globe -- Living)
Tracy Hertsel May 27, 2006
Favorite movies: Ladder 49. Favorite TV shows: Andy Griffith. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Sheryl Crow back on stage May 20, 2006
"The Water Horse" revolves around a 12-year old boy who stumbles upon a mysterious egg in the desolate landscape of the Scottish Highlands during World War II. Based on the novel by Dick King Smith, it is directed by Jay Russell ("Ladder 49"). Walden Media executives did not return calls seeking comment. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Prince Caspian Delayed Until '08 May 18, 2006
The film is being directed by Jay Russell (Tuck Everlasting, Ladder 49). While moviegoers will have to wait an extra six months for Caspian, Narnia is casting a spell with audiences on home video. (E! Online)
Three-Time Oscar Winner Joe Letteri of Weta Digital to Create Visual Effects for 'The Water Horse' Mar 9, 2006
"The Water Horse" will be brought to the screen by director Jay Russell ("Ladder 49," "My Dog Skip"), with screenwriter Robert Nelson Jacobs ("The Shipping News," "Chocolat") adapting King-Smith's ("Babe, The Gallant Pig") book. The film will be produced by Robert Bernstein ("Charlotte Gray," "Mrs. Brown"), Douglas Rae ("Charlotte Gray," "Mrs. Brown"), Barrie Osborne ("The Lord of the Rings" trilogy) and Charlie Lyons ("Firewall"). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
PHOENIX ON A ROLL DIRECTING MUSIC VIDEOS Jan 21, 2006
And now he's planning to direct a second promo for pal and LADDER 49 co-star Getty's rock act RINGSIDE.. Getty says, "It was really exciting to see Joaquin win the Golden Globe. People don't realise what a talented musician and songwriter he is.". (ContactMusic.com)
The horror, the horror Jan 13, 2006
Other films followed such as Joy Ride, Torque and Ladder 49 with John Travolta. In 2004, he played a good-guy football player in Friday Night Lights, starring Billy Bob Thornton. (Orlando Sentinel)
High-definition DVD invites format wars Jan 12, 2006
Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Hero, Dark Water, Ladder 49, The Fifth Element, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Desperado, The Manchurian Candidate, We Were Soldiers, Fantastic Four, Ice Age, Lord of War, Saw, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Reservoir Dogs, Total Recall (more than 100 planned this year. . (USA Today -- Movies)
Hey, Academy, dont forget about Phoenix Jan 12, 2006
Hes chosen a number of projects with weak writing (The Yards and Ladder 49 come to mind), but even when hes working with a laughable script, hes visibly making choices, not coasting on autopilot ... Ladder 49 plays like the love child of Backdraft and the Clich-o-Tron 4000, and Phoenixs castmate John Travolta sinks to the level of the material with hammy, lazy over-acting ... To get the notice he deserves, Phoenix needs to stay away from trite stuff like... (MSNBC -- Movies)
