Actors, writers on same page at rally Jan 29, 2008
And Larry Miller, who belongs to both guilds, praised Rosenberg and WGA West prexy Patric Verrone for deepening the alliance between the guilds over the past three years. WGA leaders, who asked members last week to cool down their rhetoric during the talks with moguls, did not speak at the rally. (Variety)
Economic slowdown stalls McDonald's U.S. sales Jan 29, 2008
"Weak U.S. trends are likely to put some pressure on the stock until investors have a sense of whether December was a one-month outlier or a new trend," Larry Miller of RBC Capital Markets said in a note to investors. Paul Westra of Cowen and Co. said he was surprised at the market's negative reaction. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Made from scratch Jan 28, 2008
She decided to pursue a career in marketing, now working for Century 21 Larry Miller Agency. Cash Cunningham, with a first name made for banking, is in commercial lending at Augusta First Bank & Trust. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dons hold off Grizz Dec 29, 2007
Just prior to that, Larry Miller hit a 3-pointer of his own with a hand in his face to give Jordan a 65-63 lead with three seconds remaining. We were right in the kid s face, Galley said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
2007 Year in Review, Part 1 Dec 28, 2007
For example, in the late 1990s, Larry Miller and Howie Singer at AT&T called their early experiment in digital music distribution a2b for "Artist to Buyer." Former Future of Music Coalition Executive Director Jenny Toomey used to tout the power of the Internet to connect musicians directly to fans, without big record labels, distributors, retailers, or radio. Unfortunately, it's hard to imagine a way of ensuring that people pay for content without some way of propping up its value; otherwise,... (eSecurityPlanet)
More renaming in Portland: Rose Garden going corporate Dec 15, 2007
Blazers President Larry Miller said they have started talking to several interested local companies and regional and national investors. Blog. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Sampler of smaller channels Nov 26, 2007
Monk: Tony Shalhoub and Larry Miller. Voom. (USA Today)
Opinion: Jackson situation poorly handled by Stern Nov 16, 2007
So if a stupid joke is so awful, where was David Stern when Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller banned Brokeback Mountain from his Salt Lake City theater. It wasnt that Miller thought the 2005 movie about two sheepherders (they wear cowboy hats, but they are not cowboys. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Blazers: Team asks fans to 'Rise with us' Nov 2, 2007
"We want to pull back the curtain even farther and engage the entire community in this very real journey of how our young and exciting team will grow and how the team and the city will unite," team President Larry Miller said in a statement. The Blazers said this week that only single seats and standing room are available for the team's home opener Nov. 7 against New Orleans. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
The Bollywood-Hollywood marriage Oct 26, 2007
It stars Jesse Metcalfe (Desperate Housewives), John Tucker (Must Die), Shriya Saran, Larry Miller (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang), Sara Foster (The Big Bounce), Anupam Kher and Tara Sharma. While talking of the same connection it may be pertinent to mention about Sanjay Leela Bhansali s upcoming romantic film Saawariya , which will be released near Diwali and is the first Indian film produced by a Hollywood company Sony Pictures. (Merinews)
U.S. diners opting for fast over casual Oct 25, 2007
Larry Miller, a restaurant analyst with RBC Capital Markets, said the casual-dining woes could be attributed to middle-class consumers having less spending money because of higher gasoline prices and the depressed housing market. Another problem for the chains like Applebee's, he added, is the resurgence of fast-food chains. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Basketball is back ... finally Oct 11, 2007
And the best advice from someone who watched it dating back to Larry Miller, Bob Lewis and Rusty Clark, is don't go crazy about every missed basket or failed defensive assignment. Enjoy this team. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Don't Believe What You See On (U.K.) TV Sep 30, 2007
Larry Miller Highlights The Scandals Behind A Loss Of Trust In British Broadcasting ... (CBS) Letter from London is Larry Miller's weekly look at news from across the pond ... Larry Miller Highlights The Scandals Behind A Loss Of Trust In British Broadcasting. (CBS News)
Reel improvement: Fall film preview 2007 Sep 22, 2007
It is Jerry Seinfeld's fantasy about bees in a sitcomical hive and the more human world, with laughs buzzing for him, Ren;e Zellweger, Chris Rock, Matthew Broderick, Larry Miller and Rip Torn. Control (Nov. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Missing Maddie Sep 16, 2007
Larry Miller Says Media Storm Over Case Of Missing U.K. Toddler Misses The Point ... (CBS) Letter from London is Larry Miller's weekly look at news from across the pond ... Larry Miller Says Media Storm Over Case Of Missing U.K. Toddler Misses The Point. (CBS News)
Oden injury conjures up old memories for Blazers Sep 16, 2007
But Blazers president Larry Miller said the team was already generating excitement before Oden, and he's confident it will continue without the 7-footer. "I think fans felt good about the direction this team has been going, and I think the things Kevin and Nate have done over the last couple of years have really gotten people supportive of this team, and I don't think that support is going anywhere," he said. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Greg Oden out for the season after surgery Sep 16, 2007
" Oden was the hotly anticipated pick after the Blazers scored the number one selection for the 2007-2008 season. The Blazers open training camp on Oct. 2. The regular season opener is at San Antonio on Oct. 30. VIDEO: VIDEO: "We know this discouraging news for all of our fans, however, the people of Portland are very enthusiastic and compassionate about their Trail Blazers and I know they will stand behind Greg and the team during his recovery," team President Larry Miller said. Oden has a... (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Blazers statement on Greg Oden out for season Sep 14, 2007
"We know this discouraging news for all of our fans, however, the people of Portland are very enthusiastic and compassionate about their Trail Blazers and I know they will stand behind Greg and the team during his recovery," said Trail Blazers President Larry Miller. "We believe our fans and sponsors are going to continue to support us because they know we1re headed in the right direction.". (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Bagboy Heads to Film Festival Sep 12, 2007
The picture, a co-production with National Lampoon, Conundrum Entertainment -- the Farrelly Brother's production company -- and Goodsurf Productions, is directed by Mort Nathan and stars Dennis Farina, Brooke Shields, Paul Campbell, Robert Hoffman, Larry Miller and others. Producers include Goodsurf principals Zen Gesner, Rob Moran and Red Rock President, Barry Layne. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dates are subject to change. SEPT. 14 Across the Universe Sep 3, 2007
With Renee Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, John Goodman, Chris Rock, Kathy Bates, Patrick Warburton, Barry Levinson, Megan Mullally, Larry Miller and Rip Torn. Martian Child. (Chicago Tribune)
Take a page from their book Aug 31, 2007
I RECOMMEND: Spoiled Rotten America: Outrages of Everyday Life by Larry Miller (Regan Books, 2006). THE STORY: Comedian, actor and author Larry Miller offers humorous observances plus some serious thoughts on the problems of the day. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Strip clubs may assist filmmaking Aug 4, 2007
Larry Miller, a Memphis Democrat, proposes levying a $2 tax on everyone entering an adult bookstore or strip club, although Miller is considering dropping the bookstore fee. According to the bill, 80% of the money generated by the tax would be diverted to a film development fund and the remaining 20% would be given to the Tennessee Economic Council on Women. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Jessica Simpson Debuts Swimwear Line; Drops And Gives Vivica Fox 50 Jul 19, 2007
Simpson plays a small-town Southern belle tossed into the big-city corporate world, and stars alongside Luke Wilson, Andy Dick and Larry Miller. She said she relates to her character's naivete in this film, but said having her own collection of shoes, purses, clothing, and hair extensions has taught her to "understand the business side of my 'Southern.' ". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Go Out & Play - Or Else! Jun 29, 2007
Larry Miller Says Scared Parents Are Keeping Their Children Too Safe For Their Own Good. Resources On Childhood Obesity. (CBS News)
Romney Objects to Campaign Attacks Jun 24, 2007
Romney used a fundraiser hosted by Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller to criticize the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law. It banned unregulated, unlimited contributions from corporations, unions and wealthy individuals to national political parties and federal candidates. (Time.com)
Blazers name Larry Miller as new team President Jun 21, 2007
Portland Trail Blazers announced Wednesday that the club has named Larry Miller as their new Team President ... Executive Vice President, Mike Golub has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer reporting to Larry Miller ... Also reporting to Larry Miller will be General Counsel, Mike Fennell, Chief Financial Officer, Gregg Olson with General Manager Kevin Prichard reporting into Miller on all business aspects of the basketball team. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Larry Miller to Share Four of His Favorite Films on Turner Classic Movies' GUEST PROGRAMMER Jun 8, 2007
ATLANTA, June 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner Classic Movies welcomes Larry Miller as he discusses with TCM host Robert Osborne his passion for classic film and introduces such selections as The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) and The Big Sleep (1946) on GUEST PROGRAMMER Thursday, June 14 ... Larry Miller discusses some of his favorite films with TCM. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
National Lampoon Announces Next In-House Feature Production ``National Lampoon's Ratko: The Dictator's Son'' Jun 8, 2007
"Bagboy," directed by Mort Nathan, stars Dennis Farina, Brooke Shields, Richard Kind, Larry Miller, Paul Campbell, Marika Dominczyk, Robert Hoffman, Josh Dean, Wesley Jonathan, Nick Lashaway, Bruce Altman and Lisa Darr. "National Lampoon's Ratko: The Dictator's Son" will receive theatrical distribution through National Lampoon Releasing and National Lampoon Home Entertainment is handling DVD and related platforms. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Holland to direct 'Son' comedy Jun 7, 2007
It's also planning to release this year its first inhouse feature production, "National Lampoon's Bagboy," starring Brooke Shields, Dennis Farina and Larry Miller, as it moves into producing its own fully financed comedies. Company's been involved in more than two dozen pics starting with 1978's "Animal House," usually through licensing. (Variety)
Want to measure your success? Take a look back Jun 4, 2007
"My father had three jobs and went to school at night. If I go to the cleaners and the bank in the same day, I need a nap." - Larry Miller. "What age are you going to die?". (Boston Globe)
OSI's board agrees to sweetened buyout offer May 23, 2007
But Larry Miller, restaurant analyst at RBC Capital Markets, advised clients that the $41. 15 "may be sufficient to close the deal." He said that "there are still many shareholders who would find this revised offer unacceptable, particularly given the 7.5% increase in the S&P 500 year-to-date, and their view of the intrinsic value of OSI. "However, we think this increase could be sufficient to get this deal done," he wrote. "We would hang on to our shares until the deal was approved," Miller... (MarketWatch)
Red Rock Pictures Holdings, Inc., does not see any reason for the drop in the share prices as company fundamentals and business plan remain stronger than ever. May 8, 2007
With an upcoming release of Red Rock's first motion picture "BAGBOYS", starring Dennis Farina, Brooke Shields, Larry Miller, Paul Campbell and Robert Hoffman, directed by Mort Nathan, and the previous announcement of two P & A commitments, "Beach Party at the Threshold of Hell" and "Electric Apricot", the company does not see any reason for the drop in share prices last week. With the current management team of Red Rock Pictures which were previously involved in production of over 50 Feature... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Final Season May 5, 2007
Larry Miller is a local journalist who, it would seem, has way too much free time on his hands. And various young people on the team also get their bits here and there. (IGN FilmForce)
KFC Buckets To Carry Zero Trans Fat Label May 1, 2007
Larry Miller, a restaurant analyst with RBC Capital Markets, said the biggest impact would be a perception that "maybe KFC is a little bit more healthy than it otherwise would have been. But fried chicken is fried chicken. How healthy is it going to be in people's minds?". The FDA began requiring companies to list trans fat on the Nutrition Facts panel of foods in 2003. (CBS2.com, CA)
Prying Eyes Of Britain Apr 29, 2007
Larry Miller Discusses Some Incredulous Powers Of Search And Seizure ... By Larry Miller MMVII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved ... Larry Miller Discusses Some Incredulous Powers Of Search And Seizure. (CBS News)
Wendy's may go up for sale Apr 29, 2007
"We believe the sale of Wendy's to private equity, rather than a strategic buyer, is the most likely scenario," analyst Larry Miller of RBC Capital Markets said in a note Thursday. He pegged the value of the company at $38 a share, slightly above Thursday's trading price. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Lampoon buys 'Electric' Apr 24, 2007
National Lampoon's also planning a release this year for its first inhouse feature production, "National Lampoon's Bagboy," starring Brooke Shields, Dennis Farina and Larry Miller, as it moves into producing its own fully financed comedies. Company's been involved in more than two dozen pics starting with 1978's "Animal House," usually through licensing. (Variety)
Kate's Lucky Escape Apr 23, 2007
Larry Miller Writes About Prince William's Now-Better-Off Former Love ... (CBS) Letter from London is Larry Miller's weekly look at news from across the pond ... By Larry Miller MMVII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)
Jazz take Trail Blazers 130 - 93 Apr 17, 2007
But it was a much-improved performance from Saturday, when the Jazz lost at home to Phoenix 126-98 and got a postgame rant from team owner Larry Miller. "We deserved it (the criticism)," said Utah coach Jerry Sloan. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Religious Notes Mar 25, 2007
Andrew Draughn, Ronnie Bowles, Jeff Norris, Glenn Gray, Larry Miller and our pastor, Wayne Lang. The church is at 1214 S. Salisbury St.. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Red Rock Pictures Announces Production Financing and Co-Production of New Feature Film Mar 16, 2007
The picture stars Dennis Farina, Brook Shields, Larry Miller, Richard Kind, Paul Campbell, Robert Hoiffman, Wesley Johnathon, and Marika. About Red Rock Pictures Holding Inc. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TNT, Devil team for 'Leverage' Mar 14, 2007
TNT's sibling TBS has engineered a development deal with standup comic/actor Larry Miller to star in a suburban comedy about a newspaper columnist, his wife and two kids. Miller will also be co-writer and co-exec producer with Eileen Cohn ("Just Shoot Me"), for Sony Pictures TV.. (Variety)
Celebs duck rope, head waaay downhill Mar 12, 2007
Larry Miller of New York City skied out of bounds below Walsh's on Dec. 9, 2006 and wasn't as lucky as Saturday's group. When Miller heard about the repeat performance, he huffed, "They haven't done the changes?!". (Aspen Times)
Another Tradition's Demise Mar 11, 2007
Another British Tradition's Demise, Larry Miller Heralds The Slow Death Of Parliament's House Of Lords - CBS News ... Larry Miller Heralds The Slow Death Of Parliament's House Of Lords ... Larry Miller Comments On The Vast Sums Flaunted By London's Super-Rich. (CBS News)
Inside Move: Kudo for benefit of 'Borat' Mar 8, 2007
Besides Baron Cohen and Hoffman, crowd included Sony's Amy Pascal, recipient of the lifetime achievement kudos, and presenters Adam Sandler and Jeff Goldblum, plus emcee Larry Miller. "This is the biggest event we ever did in 22 years," Fenigstein said. (Variety)
Lucas: Basketball Mailbag Extra Mar 7, 2007
Lennie Rosenbluth, 815 Pete Brennan, 715 Sam Perkins, 705 , 693 Larry Miller, 661. The most free throws ever attempted by a Tar Heel in a season is Rosenbluth's mark of 376 set during the 1957 season. (Tarheelblue.com)
Tomorrow's Terrorists? Feb 11, 2007
Larry Miller Wonders If Letter Bombs In Britain May Signal The Terrorism Of Tomorrow - CBS News ... Larry Miller Wonders If Letter Bombs In Britain May Signal The Terrorism Of Tomorrow ... Larry Miller Argues It Might Be Time For A Reassessment Of Streetwalking. (CBS News)
Harsh Reality TV Jan 28, 2007
Larry Miller Looks At Difference In Global Warming Discussion In Europe, U.S.. Larry Miller Introduces America To Gordon Brown, The Likely Successor To Tony Blair ... Larry Miller Looks Past Politics To See What We Really Have In Common With The Brits. (CBS News)
New Threat To Big Easy: Global Warming Jan 24, 2007
Larry Miller Looks At Difference In Global Warming Discussion In Europe, U.S.. Speaker Forcing Legislative Action On Climate Change. (CBS News)
EE Times names ACE finalists Jan 17, 2007
com/ace for details, including how to buy tickets for the dinner, which will feature comedian Larry Miller. Design Team of the Year Altera (Stratix III) Clear Shape Technologies (OutPerform) Freescale Semiconductor (MR2A16A 4-Mbit MRAM) Motorola (Razr phone) Sun Microsystems (Sun Fire T2000 server). (EETimes)
Final 'Work and the Glory' Film Fails to Meet Expectations Jan 17, 2007
Utah businessman Larry Miller, the sole investor in the "Work and the Glory" films, has spent approximately $20 million in production costs for the three movies ... "Larry Miller has postured himself as a magnanimous benefactor more interested in building the kingdom than making a profit, but you just can't spend that much money and stay in the game. So most LDS filmmakers, I think, have seen them, well done as they are, as a warning to not overspend. Larry can take the hit, but no one else... (The Daily Universe, UT)
Willie Nelson brings stardust to Simpson movie Dec 28, 2006
Also cast is comedian Larry Miller, who will play the conglomerate's CEO. He previously starred for the film's director, Scott Marshall, in "Keeping Up with the Steins.". The top news, photos, and videos of 2006. (Reuters)
Lucas: UNC Basketball Mailbag Dec. 12 Dec 12, 2006
Other prominent Tar Heel lefties include Derrick Phelps, Larry Miller, and Ranzino Smith. Has Coach Williams considered playing in Carmichael Auditorium once per year as part of their normal schedule. (Tarheelblue.com)
Still 'Working,' still waiting for that 'Glory' Nov 29, 2006
I wish Larry Miller would throw more money at these "Work and the Glory" movies, or at least bring in the producing weight of someone with deeper pockets and richer filmmaking resources. 1820s Georgia and Missouri shouldn't look this boxed-in, stagy and flat, like a Kinko's color copy of happily scrubbed set designs from "Little House on the Prairie" or "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman." My complaint might sound unfair considering "The Work and the Glory" is based on a series of books aimed at a... (Daily Utah Chronicle, UT)
'Cash For Honors' Scandal Nov 25, 2006
Larry Miller Reports Scotland Yard Eyeing Honors For Sale ... 00002A5E (CBS) Letter from London is Larry Miller's weekly, in-depth look at news from across the pond and how it relates to the United States. (CBS News)
'For Your Consideration,' 'Deck the Halls,' 'Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus,' 'Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny' Nov 24, 2006
Suzanne TennerJennifer Coolidge as Whitney Taylor Brown, Ricky Gervais as Martin Gibb and Larry Miller as Syd Finkleman in director Christopher Guest's "For Your Consideration." Click photo for larger image. For Your Consideration. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
NORM: Richards crossed line, Wallace says Nov 23, 2006
During his early years, Wallace said, "we used to practice heckling. We'd heckle each other to get good: Jimmy Walker, Elaine Boosler, Tom Dreesen, Jay Leno, Larry Miller. "We wanted to know how to handle hecklers. They were a part of my act. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
This One Goes to Eleven Nov 22, 2006
Catherine O Hara, Harry Shearer, Christopher Guest, Parker Posey, Eugene Levy, Jennifer Coolidge, John Michael Higgins, Fred Willard, Jane Lynch, Michael McKean, Bob Balaban, Ricky Gervais, Rachael Harris, Ed Begley Jr., Larry Miller, Carrie Aizley, Sandra Oh, Richard Kind (PG-13) ... The biggest problem seems to be unavoidable: In the interest of keeping the film under a fortnight, cuts are made, and talents like Larry Miller seem to go to waste. (San Antonio Current, TX)
Christopher's funny fraternity (Kelly Jane Torrance) Nov 22, 2006
Larry Miller remembers his first job for Mr. Guest, on "Waiting for Guffman." "My first thought was, 'Great, no memorizing the script,' " he says. "Then I walked out of the office and thought, 'Oh, geez, that means coming up with your own lines.' " Plenty of preparation comes before the improvisation. (Washington Times)
EW review: 'Happy Feet,' affable movie Nov 18, 2006
By now the Guest rep company (also featuring Ed Begley Jr., Jennifer Coolidge, Michael McKean, and Larry Miller) runs with such economy of movement that a simple Mary Hart-felt squaring of the shoulders by Jane Lynch as "Hollywood Now's" cohost reduces me to tears of joy -- and this from a showbiz junkie at a magazine that has already run its first Oscar predictions before Thanksgiving. So if you like EW, you'll love "For Your Consideration." And you can quote me. (CNN -- Showbiz)
'For Your Consideration': Comedy with a kick Nov 17, 2006
The indie-studio executives (Ricky Gervais and Larry Miller) want the already addled screenwriters (Bob Balaban and Michael McKean) to "tone down the Jewishness." And the actors are gradually exposed as narcissists. Before he started with these ensemble projects, Guest directed and co-wrote 1989's "The Big Picture, " which was a lot more incisive about film industry craziness. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Escape the cold: Winter movie guide Nov 15, 2006
Starring: Bob Balaban, Ed Begley, Jr., Jennifer Coolidge, Ricky Gervais, Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Jane Lynch, Michael McKean, Larry Miller, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, Harry Shearer, Fred WillardDirector: Christopher GuestStory: Christopher Guest and his improvising bunch are back with this story about a small film, Home for Purim, that starts to generate Oscar buzz, driving the whole gang absolutely bonkers. Guest plays the director; Lynch and Willard host an Access... (MSNBC -- Movies)
Little movies get big Consideration Nov 15, 2006
Fred Willard and Larry Miller attend the Los Angeles premiere of "For Your Consideration" on Nov. 13. Willard plays an entertainment news show correspondent who is sure "Home For Purim" is going to be up for big awards. (MSNBC -- Movies)
U.K.: Global Warming Will Destroy Economy Oct 31, 2006
CBS News reporter Larry Miller says the primary message of the U.K. government report is act now, or pay later. Blair called for. (CBS2.com, CA)
Definitely not the cat's meow Oct 17, 2006
What's your opinion of Larry Miller. He's an insensitive bigot. (Daily Utah Chronicle, UT)
