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    Returning shows hope to shake up viewers  Sep 5, 2008
    "CSI"Fans all know the big news: William Petersen, who has played Gil Grissom since "CSI" premiered in 2000, will depart after 10 episodes and effectively be replaced by the Oscar-nominated Laurence Fishburne. Robert Voets / CBSWas this rubber chicken the final straw for William Petersen on "CSI". (MSNBC -- Television)

    Returning shows look to hook fans back in  Sep 4, 2008
    William Petersen is scheduled to leave the show this fall and will be replaced by Laurence Fishburne. Dirty Sexy Money. (Carroll County Times, MD)

    The Internet makes me feel fat  Aug 30, 2008
    Morpheus (as portrayed by the iconic Laurence Fishburne) is probably within the high end of his BMI but he sure aint. And in a reality where you could look like Keanu Reeves why dont you. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Critic's Corner  Aug 26, 2008
    I think the show returns with a very strong opening episode, and in Laurence Fishburne, they've certainly found a fine actor to replace William Petersen. Still, there's no doubt Petersen and Gary Dourdan will be missed. (USA Today -- Life)

    Blockbuster blackface  Aug 26, 2008
    The Aussie's characterization is noticeably off -- he adopts contemporary slang a Vietnam-era soul brother couldn't use; he flares his eyelids just enough to graze the surface of an offensive caricature; he deepens his voice in a way that suggests Laurence Fishburne, but with just a touch of Oscar the Grouch. And as Manohla Dargis pointed out in the New York Times, Lazarus is "the most recognizably human character in a lampoon rife with caricatures.". (Salon)

    Diving Deep on the Fall TV Slate  Aug 23, 2008
    Elsewhere, Survivor now is being filmed in HD; CSI prepares for the departure of star William Petersen and the arrival of Laurence Fishburne; and New Yorkers like Regis Philbin should pop up more frequently on Ugly Betty now that the ABC show has shifted production from Los Angeles to New York. Ask an expert: Its another night where a couple of strong lineups can do well against each other, said CBS scheduling whiz Kelly Kahl. (TVweek.com)

    Laurence Fishburne joining 'CSI'  Aug 20, 2008
    Laurence Fishburne joining 'CSI ... Laurence Fishburne joining 'CSI ... Laurence Fishburne (Getty Images photo). (Hollywood Reporter)

    Fishburne to head up CSI TV team  Aug 20, 2008
    Actor Laurence Fishburne has been drafted in to replace William Petersen in the hit TV drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. The Matrix star is joining the hit series as a forensic scientist. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Chevron to end NASCAR sponsorship  Aug 20, 2008
    Laurence Fishburne is ready for his new role on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. . (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

    Laurence Fishburne had never seen 'CSI' before landing lead role  Aug 20, 2008
    Laurence Fishburne had never seen 'CSI' before landing lead role ... It's hard to believe that before joining the cast of "CSI," Laurence Fishburne had never seen an episode of the world's most popular crime series. (CTV.ca)

    Buzz Briefs: Annie Lennox, Isaac Hayes  Aug 19, 2008
    Plus: Rosanne Cash, Tom Hanks, Laurence Fishburne, Emmy Awards, Joan Hyler ... Laurence Fishburne Joins "CSI" Cast ... CBS says "Matrix" star Laurence Fishburne is joining the cast of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," stepping into the gap left by departing cast member William Petersen. (CBS News)

    Fishburne replaces Petersen on CSI  Aug 19, 2008
    Actor Laurence Fishburne arrives at the 62nd Annual Tony Awards held at Radio City Music Hall on June 15, 2008 in New York City ... Actor Laurence Fishburne has won the casting war to replace William Petersen in the hit TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation ... Show executive producers Carol Mendelsohn and Naren Shankar said in a joint statement: "Without hesitation, we said (to CBS bosses) Laurence Fishburne (should take the part). He is a powerful and intense actor, with an incredible... (WOKR13 Rochester)

    Matrix Star To Join CSI Cast  Aug 19, 2008
    (August 18, 2008)--"Matrix" star Laurence Fishburne is joining the cast of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," stepping into the gap left by departing cast member William Petersen, CBS says. CBS told The Associated Press that Fishburne will be introduced in the ninth episode of the upcoming season. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Avril Lavigne, Annie Lennox, Bob Woodward,  Aug 19, 2008
    Laurence Fishburne, who has won both Tony and Emmy awards, is joining the cast of the hit crime drama "CSI," CBS has announced. Fishburne's character, a former pathologist who senses violent tendencies within himself, will eventually join the Las Vegas Crime Lab and replace William Petersen, who has played the lead investigator, Gil Grissom, since the show had its premiere in 2000. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    'CSI' gets its man: Laurence Fishburne joins cast  Aug 19, 2008
    CSI' gets its man: Laurence Fishburne joins cast ... LOS ANGELES CSI: Crime Scene Investigation has solved the mystery of who will replace departing CBS series star William Petersen: It's Laurence Fishburne ... Without hesitation, we said Laurence Fishburne. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Ledger probe ends  Aug 7, 2008
    Laurence Fishburne is in talks to succeed William Petersen as the star of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." CBS's search for a successor to Petersen has been shrouded in secrecy, but sources say Fishburne is being heavily courted. Fishburne has long been mentioned as one of the producers' top choices, along with John Malkovich and Kurt Russell. (Boston Globe)

    Rose In Brief  Aug 7, 2008
    Also toasting co-stars Dennis Hopper, Patricia Clarkson, Debbie Harry and director Isabel Coixet were Laurence Fishburne, Eva Amurri, George Lopez, Salman Rushdie, Calvin Klein, Nicole Miller and Tory Burch (with new flame, music bigwig Lyor Cohen). SHARE BOX Show your support. (New York Post -- Gossip)

    Laurence Fishburne is prime CSI suspect  Aug 7, 2008
    Laurence Fishburne is prime CSI suspect - More news and other features- msnbc ... Laurence Fishburne is prime CSI suspect ... Laurence Fishburne may be solving crimes this season on CBS's "CSI.". (MSNBC -- Politics)

    The deck is stacked in '21'  Jul 27, 2008
    Luketic deals in a cameo by Laurence Fishburne and it's merely to give "21" the heft of something like "Casino." Fishburne is a security goon who openly roughs up those who make too much money. He has his eye on Sturgess and he's not going to blink. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    This week's new releases (July 20)  Jul 20, 2008
    Laurence Fishburne has an interesting but undercooked supporting role as an old-school casino security man about to be outmoded. Extras: A featurette touches on the production design team's admittedly exaggerated effort to contrast Boston locations and Vegas glitz - but of course doesn't discuss subbing BU for MIT. (Sony, $34. (Boston Globe)

    Malkovich or Fishburne Joining 'CSI'? - ET  Jul 20, 2008
    Tasler says that big-screen star John Malkovich and Laurence Fishburne of 'The Matrix' fame are two of the names the network had considered for the role. Now that those names have come and gone from discussions, she said that "Moonlight" star Alex O'Loughlin would be someone they would consider. (WOKR13 Rochester)

    East High grad wins major theater honor  Jul 4, 2008
    To get an idea of how big of a deal this is, last year Laurence Fishburne of "The Matrix" and "Event Horizon" won the award. "It was like a roller coaster," Sanders said Wednesday on the phone from Los Angeles. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Tuskegee Airmen to be subject of George Lucas film  Jun 17, 2008
    But a 1995 HBO movie "The Tuskegee Airmen," starring Laurence Fishburne, was the film that jump-started much of the attention the airmen have received in recent years, said Christine Biggers, a park ranger at the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. The HBO movie "was about 50 percent Hollywood, but it gave a good overview and got the word out. People all over the world saw it and it whetted their appetite to want to know more," Biggers said. (Yahoo News)

    'In the Heights' edges Berkeley Rep's 'Passing Strange' with 4 Tony awards  Jun 17, 2008
    Besides host Whoopi Goldberg, the seemingly endless string of celebrity presenters included Alec Baldwin, Liza Minnelli, Glenn Close, Lily Tomlin, Kristin Chenowith, Laurence Fishburne, Brooke Shields, Mary-Louise Parker and Marisa Tomei. Whether all that star power provided enough wattage to enhance the telecast's usually small national audience won't be known until the ratings come out. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Tonys get spiced up by two singular sensations  Jun 16, 2008
    Ben Daniels, Les Liaisons Dangereuses ; Laurence Fishburne, Thurgood ; Mark Rylance, Boeing-Boeing ; Rufus Sewell, Rock 'n' Roll ; Patrick Stewart, Macbeth. Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Theater Journalists' Picks  May 21, 2008
    The prize for solo performance went to Laurence Fishburne for his portrayal of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in "Thurgood," while "The 39 Steps" took the award for unique theatrical experience. This article appeared on page E - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Infotainment  May 20, 2008
    International best-seller The Alchemist by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho is to be made into a movie, with The Matrix star Laurence Fishburne directing. Film mogul Harvey Weinstein on Sunday announced the screen adaption of the novel, written 20 years ago and translated into 56 languages, with more. (Daily Times, Pakistan)

    Alchemist to be made into movie  May 20, 2008
    Laurence Fishburne will star as the title character in the film ... Producer Harvey Weinstein confirmed at the Cannes Film Festival that The Matrix star Laurence Fishburne would star in, direct and produce the film. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    People: Ashlee Simpson, Loni Anderson, Paulo Coelho  May 20, 2008
    After 20 years, the best-selling novel "The Alchemist," by the Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho, is bound for the screen in a Weinstein Company adaptation directed by and starring Laurence Fishburne in the title role, Reuters reported. In an announcement in Cannes, Harvey Weinstein, a co-chairman of the company, said shooting of the film, costing "$60 million plus," would begin in late spring or early summer. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    Cannes 2008: Alchemist Announcend : Laurence Fishburne to star in Paulo Coelho a...  May 18, 2008
    Laurence Fishburne to star in Paulo Coelho adaptation ... UK, May 18, 2008 - Harvey Weinstein announced at a Cannes press conference this morning that The Weinstein Company had acquired the rights to Paulo Coelho's international bestseller The Alchemist for a big-screen adaptation to star and be directed by Laurence Fishburne. (IGN FilmForce)

    Best of the bad — villains we love  May 18, 2008
    When they're not planting a gun on a guy they just shot, or pulling over Laurence Fishburne for no good reason, the police are usually trying to kill each other. Movies based on James Ellroy novels haven't cast the LAPD in a great light, and the Rampart scandal seemed to spawn a new genre of bad Los Angeles cop movies. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Bust from riverbed reveals face of Julius Caesar: archeologist  May 18, 2008
    Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein says his company will produce The Alchemist, a worldwide bestseller from Brazilian writer Paul Coelho, in a big-budget adaptation starring Laurence Fishburne. The Barnes Foundation has triumphed in the latest round of a legal clash over its plan to move a collection of Impressionist art to Philadelphia. (Yahoo News -- Anthropology and Archaeology)

    Laurence Fishburne Is Thurgood Marshall On Broadway  May 17, 2008
    NEW YORK -- Laurence Fishburne has been taking risks since the age of 14, when he spent 18 months in the Philippines playing a young soldier in Francis Ford Coppola's "Apocalypse Now." Since then, he has won Tony, Drama Desk and Emmy awards, as well as an Academy Award nomination. Fishburne's latest challenge is "Thurgood." his first one-man play, which opened April 30 at the Booth Theatre on Broadway. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)

    * 21 doesnt know when to fold em  May 16, 2008
    But wait: A casino security guy named Cole Williams (Laurence Fishburne) starts to notice something X and not a moment too soon because hes losing all his business to high-tech biometric face-recognition software ... STARRING: Jim Sturgess (Ben Campbell), Kate Bosworth (Jill Taylor), Laurence Fishburne (Cole Williams), Kevin Spacey (Micky Rosa), Aaron Yoo (Choi), Liza Lapira (Kianna), Jacob Pitts (Fisher). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Patrick Stewart and Laurence Fishburne Compete for Prestigious Tony Award  May 16, 2008
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    And The Nominees Are  May 15, 2008
    The actor-play category will provide some star power with Patrick Stewart, the title character in "Macbeth," going up against Laurence Fishburne in "Thurgood"; Mark Rylance, "Boeing-Boeing"; Ben Daniels, "Les Liaisons Dangereuses"; and Rufus Sewell, "Rock 'n' Roll.". Actress-play nominations went to the women who play mother and daughter in "August: Osage County": Deanna Dunagan and Amy Morton; Eve Best in "The Homecoming"; Kate Fleetwood, as the murderous wife in "Macbeth"; and S. Epatha... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    British hopefuls dominate Tony awards  May 14, 2008
    Four British actors are on the five-strong shortlist for best actor: Patrick Stewart for Macbeth, Rufus Sewell for Rock 'n' Roll, Mark Rylance in Boeing Boeing and Ben Daniels in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, with Laurence Fishburne as the American nominee, for Thurgood. In the best actress category, Britons Eve Best and Kate Fleetwood are nominated, the former for her role in Harold Pinter's The Homecoming and the latter for her portrayal of Lady Macbeth. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)

    Musicals 'In the Heights,' 'South Pacific' top Tony nominees  May 14, 2008
    On the dramatic side, the actors category is dominated by Brits: Only Laurence Fishburne, playing Thurgood Marshall, is an American. Early favorite Patrick Stewart ("Macbeth") faces strong competition from his compatriots Ben Daniels ("Les Liaisons Dangereuses"), Mark Rylance ("Boeing-Boeing"), and Rufus Sewell ("Rock 'n' Roll."). (Boston Globe)

    Daytime Dramas: The Soaps  May 14, 2008
    This show broke ground by having an inter-ethnic marriage and introduced a young black boy, Laurence Fishburne. Walter Slezak, the famous actor and father of Erika Slezak made a few appearances on the show. (Suite101.com)

    In the Heights heads list of Tony nominees  May 14, 2008
    Actor-play will provide some starry competition with Patrick Stewart, the title character in Macbeth, going up against Laurence Fishburne in Thurgood; Mark Rylance, Boeing-Boeing; Ben Daniels, Les Liaisons Dangereuses; and Rufus Sewell, Rock n Roll ... Actor-Play: Ben Daniels, Les Liaisons Dangereuses; Laurence Fishburne, Thurgood; Mark Rylance, Boeing-Boeing; Rufus Sewell, Rock n Roll; Patrick Stewart, Macbeth. (MSNBC -- News)

    See all the nominations  May 14, 2008
    Laurence Fishburne, Thurgood. Mark Rylance, Boeing-Boeing. (USA Today -- Life)

    US critics give Broadway honours  May 14, 2008
    Other winners included Laurie Metcalf, who won outstanding featured actress in a play for November, and Oscar-nominated Laurence Fishburne picked up outstanding solo performance prize for Thurgood. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    'Heights' heads list of Tony nominees  May 14, 2008
    " "Heights" was nominated for best musical along with "Passing Strange," the story of one man's journey through sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll; "Cry-Baby," a raunchy '50s teenage romance based on the John Waters film; and "Xanadu," a spoof of the '80s disco movie musical. "August: Osage County," already the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for drama, was nominated for best play along with Conor McPherson's "The Seafarer," Tom Stoppard's "Rock 'n' Roll" and "The 39 Steps" by Patrick Barlow. Actor-play... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Encores! Says Feh To Bway  May 14, 2008
    Best Actor in a Play: Ben Daniels ("Les Liaisons Dangereuses"), Laurence Fishburne ("Thurgood"), Mark Rylance ("Boeing-Boeing"), Rufus Sewell ("Rock 'n' Roll"), Patrick Stewart ("Macbeth"). Best Actress in a Play: Eve Best ("The Homecoming"), Deanna Dunagan ("August: Osage County"), Kate Fleetwood ("Macbeth"), S. Epatha Merkerson ("Come Back, Little Sheba"), Amy Morton ("August: Osage County"). (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    'Heights,' 'South Pacific' top Tony nominations  May 14, 2008
    There were a few starry names in the acting categories, most notably Patrick Stewart, Laurence Fishburne and S. Epatha Merkerson. "There's never been an actor who has had greater, brilliant support than I do from our other 17 actors," said a jubilant Stewart, who plays the title character in "Macbeth," imported from England's Chichester Festival. (CNN -- Showbiz)

    'In the Heights' heads list with 13 nominations  May 14, 2008
    Actor-play will provide some starry competition with Patrick Stewart, the title character in Macbeth, going up against Laurence Fishburne in Thurgood ; Mark Rylance, Boeing-Boeing ; Ben Daniels, Les Liaisons Dangereuses ; and Rufus Sewell, Rock 'n' Roll. I am totally, completely shocked and amazed by all of this, said Fishburne, who portrays Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in the show. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    South Pacific: Strong Tony Contender  May 13, 2008
    Laurence Fishburne, who plays Marshall, is among the many possibilities for an actor-play nomination, along with Kevin Kline, the swashbuckling title character in "Cyrano de Bergerac"; Mark Rylance, "Boeing-Boeing"; Patrick Stewart, "Macbeth"; and Ben Daniels, "Les Liaisons Dangereuses." And you can't rule out Jim Norton for "The Seafarer," Norbert Leo Butz for "Is He Dead?" or Ian McShane of "The Homecoming" - even though all three plays have closed. O'Hara should be joined in the... (CBS News)

    Outer Critics feel 'August' heat  May 13, 2008
    Laurence Fishburne, currently appearing in Thurgood Marshall bio-play Thurgood, snagged the solo perf honor ... SOLO PERFORMANCELaurence Fishburne - "Thurgood". (Variety)

    Ace of softwareGambler turned computer pro helps inspire hit film  May 7, 2008
    In the film 21, Laurence Fishburne plays a casino security chief fighting for his job, as face-recognition software threatens to render his generation of tough investigators extinct ... And like Laurence Fishburne's security man, Cole, Mr Lee has seen the world change. (BBC News -- Americas)

    'Boeing Boeing' brings out celebs  May 6, 2008
    com to see the much-admired villain of "The Matrix" movies, that man among men, Laurence Fishburne, as he portrays the very first black man ever to rise to the Supreme Court. "Thurgood" is a "don't miss" event wherein Fishburne does 90 minutes of solo standup that is as riveting as anything ever seen on a stage. (Variety)

    A nice Aussie boy  May 4, 2008
    " The story illustrates how high and how rapidly Luketic, 35, has risen through the Hollywood ranks since his film school graduation short Titsiana Booberini (1997). A comic musical about a checkout chick starring Tania Lacy and Sophie Lee, it became such a hit on the festival circuit it led to a chance to direct Legally Blonde. When that film took almost $US100 million and made an A-lister of Reese Witherspoon, Luketic was, at 30, on his way to becoming Australia's least-known Hollywood success... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    CRIME & COMEDY SWITCHEROO  May 4, 2008
    CRIME & COMEDY SWITCHEROO - New York Post. Sunday, May 04, 2008 Last Update: 06:50 AM EDT. (New York Post -- Gossip)

    Larger Than Life  May 3, 2008
    "Equal Justice Under Law" - four words emblazoned on the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. - offer a good summary of what guided Thurgood Marshall, a man now being robustly brought to life by Laurence Fishburne at Broadway's Booth Theatre. The evening is called "Thurgood," and in first-time playwright George Stevens Jr.'s straightforward creation, we are offered a one-man show that is part biography, part history lesson and part inspirational sermon. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    The verdict on 'Thurgood': It's excellent  May 2, 2008
    By Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY NEW YORK "We might as well get right down to it," Laurence Fishburne immediately tells the audience in Thurgood (* * * out of four). Both the actor and playwright George Stevens Jr. know they have a lot of ground to cover in just over 90 minutes: namely, the life and career of Thurgood Marshall, the first black justice to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. (USA Today)

    Tez takes on The Transformers!  May 2, 2008
    Featuring Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Laurence Fishburne. A retrospective on "The Creature From the Black Lagoon," etc. (Moviehole)

    FISHBURNE DOES THURGOOD JUSTICE  May 2, 2008
    " And actress Gina Torres, was husband Laurence Fishburne nervous about the show? "We haven't seen much of one another for weeks because he's been deep in rehearsal. I actually thought he'd be a nightmare, but no. Although he focused on the work, he stayed as loving as always. (New York Post -- Gossip)

    Laurence Fishburne: Working with his instincts  May 2, 2008
    Laurence Fishburne as Thurgood Marshall, the first black man appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, in "Thurgood." The role was originally played by James Earl Jones ... Laurence Fishburne first read the one-man play "Thurgood" while flying last year from New York to Boston, where he was being honored as the Harvard Foundation's artist of the year. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    Opening productions boost Broadway  Apr 22, 2008
    In their first full week of perfs, Roundabout's revival of "Les Liaisons Dangereuses," toplining Laura Linney, scored a promising 77% capacity, with a $223,633 total, while solo play "Thurgood," starring Laurence Fishburne, played to a less auspicious 22%, totaling $202,006. Other newcomers beginning performances included Manhattan Theater Club's staging of Caryl Churchill's iconoclastic feminist play "Top Girls" ($138,652 for seven perfs) and the London transfer of swinging '60s farce... (Variety)

    Teary Moment  Apr 17, 2008
    April 17, 2008 -- THERE wasn't a dry eye in the Booth Theatre Saturday night when Laurence Fishburne took the stage for a standing ovation for his lead role in "Thurgood," the play about former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. An audience member reports Fishburne, who has been estranged from his parents for 15 years, was overcome when he saw his father in the crowd and began to weep as he introduced his dad to the playgoers - who had to be ushered out when they stayed to share in the... (New York Post -- Gossip)

    CURTAINS UP!  Apr 9, 2008
    If you're all about Laurence Fishburne, you're in luck. The actor leaves the "Matrix" Morpheus behind to play US Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in "Thurgood." The one-man show opens on April 30 at the Booth Theatre. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    '21' again has the winning weekend numbers  Apr 7, 2008
    The relatively modest 37% second-weekend drop for "21," which stars Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Laurence Fishburne and Kevin Spacey, indicates good word-of-mouth for the film despite its mixed reviews from critics. The PG-13 thriller, produced for $35 million, has grossed $46. (Los Angeles Times)

    '21' aces at box office again  Apr 7, 2008
    Directed by Robert Luketic and starring Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth and Laurence Fishburne, the movie is a fictionalized retelling of the true story of a group of brainy college students who devise a scheme to beat Las Vegas' blackjack tables. In a second place was the debut of 'Leatherheads', George Clooney's latest directorial effort, in which he plays an aging pro football player during the 1920's. (iAfrica.com)

    Movie review: Don’t be taken by ‘21’  Apr 5, 2008
    Jim Sturgess, left, and Laurence Fishburne in "21." / Sony Pictures. Advertisement "21 is a sluggish adaptation of a book by Ben Mezrich that chronicles the real-life story of six M.I.T. students who took Las Vegas for millions of dollars, as a team of card-counting Blackjack players. Directed by Robert Luketic and written by Peter Steinfeld and Allan Loeb this oversimplified rendering leaves out much of the exposition addressed in the popular book.When Ben (Jim Sturgess) a wildly intelligent,... (Santa Maria Times)

    '21' falls short of a full deck  Apr 4, 2008
    One subplot that works out is that of Cole Williams (Laurence Fishburne), who works in loss protection -- that is, he's a hired thug who beats up card counters that get caught. But new computer programs that analyze players' faces mean Cole is losing clients and he takes a personal interest in bringing the MIT team down. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    REVIEW: 21 PG-13Posted 4 hours, 59 minutes ago.  Apr 4, 2008
    Is casino enforcer Cole Williams (Laurence Fishburne) wise to Mickey s game ... Laurence Fishburne is smart and scary as casino consultant Cole Williams. (Lima News, OH)

    Will the real Kevin Spacey stand up?  Apr 4, 2008
    "There is a fun journey of his going from a beacon to these kids into a darker area - although I do like the fact that I am in a movie with Laurence Fishburne and he is scarier than I am." (Fishburne memorably played Morpheus in The Matrix; in this film he is the casino's violent backroom enforcer. . (Guardian Unlimited)

    "21" Debuts At No. 1 At Box Office  Apr 1, 2008
    Cole Williams (Laurence Fishburne, right), the casinos' primary enforcer, finds Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess, left) in "21" (Columbia Pictures ). (AP) Movie-goers laid their money down on "21," a gambling romp that was the weekend's box-office high roller with a $23. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Fame & Fortune: There's more to Fishburne than Morpheus  Apr 1, 2008
    Fame ne: Laurence Fishburne (Page 1 of 3) ... Laurence Fishburne Every role cements his place in pop culture history ... Fame ne: Laurence Fishburne. (USA Today -- Money)

    '21' gamble pays off for Sturgess  Mar 31, 2008
    Before long a casino security consultant (Laurence Fishburne) and his partner, in dire need of money, sees the scam the students are perpetrating weekends in Las Vegas. The script is deft at keeping the game afloat, be it detailing the characters or the pressure cooker of Las Vegas, its high life in contrast with chilly Boston. (Syracuse.com)

    Spacey's '21' comes up aces  Mar 31, 2008
    Directed by Robert Luketic and starring Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth and Laurence Fishburne, '21' raked in $23. 7-million and bumped Fox's animated version of the bestselling children's book 'Horton Hears a Who' to second place with $17. (iAfrica.com)

    '21' gambles and wins at box office  Mar 31, 2008
    The blackjack film starring Kevin Spacey and Laurence Fishburne did $8 million more than analysts expected, despite earning recommendations from less than a third of the nation's critics, according to the survey site RottenTomatoes. com. (USA Today)

    Review: '21' Plays It Loose And Wins  Mar 30, 2008
    In addition to his main stars, Laurence Fishburne gets nasty as a bulky Vegas security expert being pushed out of the business by technology. And Kate Bosworth is an able co-star as a fellow card counter and Ben's love interest. (NBC 11, CA)

    At The Movies: '21'  Mar 29, 2008
    On the opposing side is Laurence Fishburne as Cole Williams, a gambling expert scanning for scoundrels on a vast array of video monitors. Fishburne and Spacey are better than this material, and there's nothing new to juice their cliche parts. (Cleveland.com)

    Weekly movie preview  Mar 29, 2008
    "), hopefully this one will prove to be more than just another "Meet the Spartans" Next up is "21," a film based on the true story of six MIT students that learned to count cards in order to win millions of dollars by playing blackjack in Las Vegas casinos on the weekend. When Ben Campbell was invited by his math professor to join a group of MIT's brightest students as they learned to count cards to gain an advantage in casino blackjack he convinced himself he would only do it to pay for his... (Echo Online, MI)

    This year's box office so-so so far  Mar 29, 2008
    Co-stars include Kevin Spacey as a wily math prof who engineers the scam and Laurence Fishburne as the casino's security chief. Pic is directed by Robert Luketic, whose work has been mostly in comedies such as "Monster in Law" and "Legally Blonde.". (Variety)

    Gambling Movie '21' Debuts on BOSTON.TV  Mar 29, 2008
    The film also stars Laurence Fishburne and Kate Bosworth and is directed by Robert Luketic, best known for the hit comedy Legally Blonde. The film has been adapted from the best-selling novel written by Boston- based writer, Ben Mezrich, and was released by Columbia Pictures. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Spike Lee Honored With Sixth Annual Chrysler Behind the Lens Award  Mar 29, 2008
    In addition to Lee's family and friends, and Chrysler representatives, attendees at the star-studded event included many past cast members that have worked with Lee including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Laurence Fishburne, Rosario Dawson, Wendell Pierce, Rick Fox, Debi Mazer, costume designer Ruth Carter, Chuck D, director Ernest Dickerson, Roger Guenveur Smith along with friends Hill Harper, John Singleton, Elise Neal and many others who have collaborated with or were inspired by Lee's pioneering work... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    '21': On The House, By Kurt Loder  Mar 29, 2008
    Casinos hate card counters, of course, especially in teams, and the MIT kids' nemesis is a casino security chief named Cole Williams (Laurence Fishburne). Williams is part of a fading breed a pro whose years of experience enable him to spot counters using only close observation (from his eye-in-the-sky post up above the casino floor) and gut instinct. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Blackjack morality tale '21' doubles down on cynicism  Mar 28, 2008
    Gunning for the students and their mentor is Cole Williams (Laurence Fishburne), an old-school Vegas security chief with an even older school name ... Starring: Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Laurence Fishburne. (Boston Globe)

    The Reel Queens: Hollywood success seems a safe bet for LIC native  Mar 28, 2008
    But the students are seduced by the lure of easy money and soon draw the attention of a casino enforcer (Laurence Fishburne). The film, directed by Robert Luketic, also stars Kate Bosworth as one of the students and Kevin Spacey as the math professor who leads the team. (Bayside Times, NY)

    Bosworth too drunk to remember '21' love scene  Mar 28, 2008
    21, which also stars Kevin Spacey and Laurence Fishburne, opens nationwide on March 28. More from Access Hollywood. (MSNBC -- News)

    This hand comes up a big, predictable bust for '21'  Mar 28, 2008
    21** (out of four)Stars: Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Laurence Fishburne, Kate BosworthDirector: Robert LuketicDistributor: Sony PicturesRating: PG-13 for some violence, sexual content and partial nudity Running time: 2 hours, 3 minutesOpens Friday nationwide ... It has some strong performances, most notably by Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe), Laurence Fishburne and Kevin Spacey, back to doing what he does best: playing the arrogant villain ... High roller: Jim Sturgess, left, with Laurence... (USA Today -- Life)

    Mini movie reviews  Mar 28, 2008
    Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Las Vegas-set thriller '21' has the best odds  Mar 28, 2008
    The 26-year-old British actor, who broke out last fall in Sony's musical "Across the Universe," has a supporting role in the studio's bodice-ripper "The Other Boleyn Girl" and now headlines its blackjack drama "21," also starring Kevin Spacey, Laurence Fishburne and Kate Bosworth. Odds are, the PG-13-rated, Las Vegas-themed thriller will be Sturgess' biggest success yet and lead the box-office charts this weekend with ticket sales of at least $20 million. (Los Angeles Times)

    '21' Stars Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey Won't Be Hustling Casinos Anytime Soon  Mar 28, 2008
    Kevin Spacey and Laurence Fishburne (MTV News). It's the ultimate dream of anyone who's ever set foot in a casino win fast, win big, win the "Rain Man" suite, win the girl of your dreams, win enough to bring down the house. (VHI.com -- Music News)

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