The secret of Lucy Liu's sex appeal! Jul 2, 2008
The 39-year-old actress, who does mostly active roles on screen, admits that off screen she keeps her figure by practicing the deadly arts herself, although she admits shes no lethal weapon. Im a no belt. (India Times, India)
Hancock review: Remember Will Smiths Wild Wild West? Well Jul 2, 2008
Everyone hates him because by saving people he does the kind of structural and financial damage Danny Glover and Mel Gibson were doing in every Lethal Weapon film. Just on a larger scale. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
In 'Hancock,' weaknesses outweigh strengths Jul 1, 2008
It's like "Lethal Weapon" all over again, with one man doing the job of Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. The idea of a sloshed, misanthropic superhero is a good one. (Boston Globe)
Driver using hands-free phone caused fatal crash Jun 27, 2008
PHONE OFF" 9. Posted by brooksy on June 27, 2008 07:52 AM Like many other issues we should address this problem with common sense rather than emotional over response to headline tragedies like this one. Talking per se in a car is a naturalthing to do. Many accidents are probably caused by people conversing with their passengers, but this is never recognised as being the cause! We can't ban speech... but I do agree that all other forms of physical distraction which takes the drivers eyes of the... (Telegraph.co.uk)
After the divas left, jazz fest picked up Jun 23, 2008
Diva" is a word that gets tossed around all too lightly these days. Implying both adulation and approbation, it refers to those female singing stars whose sense of drama is personal and permanent, and who insist on star treatment whether on stage or off. Divas can be thrilling, but they can also be a pain, and it was more of the latter than the former when Ronnie Spector, Darlene Love and Merry Clayton jointly headlined at the Toronto Jazz Festival on Saturday. Granted, each has seen better... (Globe and Mail)
On Your Mind Jun 23, 2008
Choosing to get drunk, get into a 2-ton lethal weapon, and choosing to drive at 100 mph with a blood alcohol count of 0. 21 is no way, shape, or form an accident. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Stars: Icons - Solid Snake Jun 9, 2008
Publishers were bent on recreating the visceral thrill of movies like Rambo, Commando, and Lethal Weapon in digitized form. Nevermind that the consoles of the era were a bit lacking in horsepower. (IGN PS2)
Tarantino: You either love or hate my movies Jun 5, 2008
"If you do this in real life, they're going to fire your ass," scolded cinematographer Stephen Goldblatt, veteran of films like "Lethal Weapon" and "Charlie Wilson's War.". The novice filmmaker was participating in a directors' workshop at the Sundance Institute -- the film trust founded by Robert Redford which also runs the Sundance Film Festival. (CNN -- Showbiz)
More Enter 2012 Jun 3, 2008
We already knew that John Cusack and Chiwetel Ejiofor were on board, and now The Hollywood Reporter informs us that the like of Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon), Thandie Newton (Run Fatboy, Run) and Oliver Platt have also signed up for this apocalyptic drama. Glover is in talks to play the President, Newton his daughter and Platt the White House Chief of Staff. (IGN FilmForce)
More travel to 2012 Jun 3, 2008
She's joined by the significantly less sexy but adorably roly-poly Oliver Platt, and Danny Glover, who's probably just still hoping for another LETHAL WEAPON while slurring through junk like SHOOTER. Glover will play the President with Newton as his daughter (interestingly, Newton is currently in the White House in a more ghastly form as Condoleezza Rice in Oliver Stone's Bush bio/comedy 'W'). The trio join the already-cast John Cusack and Chiwetel Ejiofor in the flick, which involves some... (JoBlo.com)
This week's DVD report (June 1) Jun 1, 2008
Lambert Wilson (the Merovingian in the "Matrix" sequels) is also featured as an ice-cold insurance investigator with unerring instincts, but British character actor Joss Ackland ("Lethal Weapon 2") makes the bigger impression as the diamond corporation's boss, seething with yikes-eliciting wrath. Caine gives the elegantly crusty work you'd expect, but Moore's stylish turn, complete with Dave Brubeck intro and outro, leaves one wondering why she doesn't get more opportunities like this. (Boston Globe)
A 'Dirty' Look At Eastwood Jun 1, 2008
"Many fans, therefore, latched onto Callahan's shoot-first, ask-questions-later sensibility."Some guys just need to be blown out of their socks - period," says "Lethal Weapon" screenwriter Shane Black. "You don't have to enjoy it - you just do it. That sentiment is what Harry embodies. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
DWI Case Is A Lesson In Making Bad Choices May 21, 2008
A visibly emotional Nassau Exececutive Tom Suozzi said there are no accidents when someone spends a night drinking and then makes the decision to get behind the wheel of a car, a lethal weapon. Nothing good comes from that decision, he said. (WNBC.com, NY)
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull May 18, 2008
This is the film's greatest strength; there are a couple of jokes about his age, but nothing approaching Lethal Weapon levels, and you very quickly remember that Indy has never been the willing action hero -- Ford's reluctance is given a whole new angle. But Indy is probably the only wholly realised character. (IGN FilmForce)
Triplets on L-plates: are we there yet? May 17, 2008
"You can't drink until you're 18, you can't vote until you're 18, you can't go to war until you're 18. [But we allow] children to be put in charge of a lethal weapon.". The Minister for Roads, Eric Roozendaal, said: "We need to give our children the best grounding possible for a lifetime of safe driving.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
20 mph limit for urban streets to cut road deaths May 17, 2008
" Kids have to learn!Paul Stape, Blackpool, UKlaws & mor 0000133D e laws, typical of this government. how about enforcing existing laws properly with traffic police for a start. cameras and speed limits do nothing to combat bad driving and rage incidents. this is just another easy option whilst also being a nice little revenue generator. john, lincoln, It is easy to say the motorists are being hit, but why should anyone get away with flouting the law? Why would any motorist following the highway... (Times Online)
An 'Earnest' fashioned for the times May 15, 2008
Steinbach controls the youngsters with the mere flick of her index finger or the pointing of an umbrella, which she wields like a lethal weapon. But Spiro Veloudos's production doesn't really get airborne until it arrives at Jack's country home. (Boston Globe)
Shaken team regains focus May 12, 2008
This is those less famous than Lethal Weapon 3 or the Thin Gold Line reaching the Final Two. This is Joe Hamilton passing like crazy in the heat of Tallahassee or Eddie Lee Ivery running like crazy in the snow against Air Force. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Joel Silver Speaks May 8, 2008
UK, May 7, 2008 - Joel Silver's CV reads like a roll-call of the finest action movies from the last 20 years ; the rotund producer had a hand in the likes of Commando, Lethal Weapon, Die Hard and, of course, the mighty Demolition Man. His greatest achievement, however, has to be shepherding the barmy-but-brilliant Matrix trilogy from the feverish minds of the Wachowski brothers and onto not only cinema screens around the world, but into the popular consciousness as well. (IGN FilmForce)
We need collective transformation May 5, 2008
These two vices combine to form a lethal weapon on our roads. Imagine, on a contra flow you have just indicated to turn left, knowing that the car behind you is twenty metres away and has therefore had plenty of warning. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Alias worthy of name Godot May 5, 2008
While the playwright seems to have been more inspired more by the Lethal Weapon franchise than by the vaudeville that intrigued Beckett, this work nonetheless blossoms in the hands of a talented cast in the same way that most good work does. Sadly, however, it is inconsistent, and when Rocko (Tony Nappo) and Linus (Geoffrey Pounsett) show up, trailing memories of Pozzo and Lucky in their wake, things start to fall apart. (Toronto Sun)
Jet Li lures Jackie Chan into Kingdom Apr 18, 2008
Chan, 54, was a major star of Hong Kong action flicks before making it big in the United States in the "Rush Hour" movies and Li, 44, followed a similar career path starting in Asia and breaking into Hollywood with "Lethal Weapon 4.". Both now act and produce their own films and in a new twist for "Forbidden Kingdom," they both have dual roles. (MSNBC -- News)
Movie review: ‘Street Kings’ explores police corruption Apr 18, 2008
Reeves is excellent as Ludlow, whose reckless abandon of his own person is reminiscent of Mel Gibson in the Lethal Weapon series. Keanu has avoided the folly of becoming typecast after The Matrix trilogy, and steps effortlessly into the role of an unbalanced battle-scarred cop. (Santa Maria Times)
NAUGHTY BLONDES UNITE FOR FILM Apr 1, 2008
The film is fashioned along the lines of Sharon Stone's classic thriller "Basic Instinct." (The lethal weapon of choice, however, is different. Miss Stone wielded an ice pick. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Bird on a Wire (1990) - DVD Review Apr 1, 2008
Gibson was between filming the second and third chapters in the Lethal Weapon franchise, and he was hot property. In addition to the audience garnered by cult hit Mad Max, Gibson's new-found star-status had elevated him to that of Hollywood A-Lister. (Suite101.com)
Sex symbols: the guys Mar 30, 2008
Why we love him: In the '80s and '90s, he was the money-in-the-bank star of Lethal Weapon, Hamlet, Braveheart and other blockbusters. He had an onscreen charm that could melt a heart. (Florida Times-Union)
'Speed Racer' Stars Insist Cartoon-Based Flick Is 'Like Nothing You've Seen Before' Mar 24, 2008
"I've been working on this for about 15 or 16 years, because I always thought it was a great idea for a movie," insisted mega-producer Joel Silver, the man behind everything from "The Matrix" to the "Lethal Weapon" movies. "It really worked out for it to be made now, because the way the Wachowski brothers made the movie, it never could've been made before. The visual effects that are in this movie are being invented pretty much now as we're making them. ... We couldn't have done what we're doing... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Busey Gets Around to Apology Mar 19, 2008
Nearly a month after his Oscar sideshow, when he crashed 's red carpet interview with and , the Lethal Weapon star has issued an official mea culpa to the E ... He played the baddie opposite 's crazy cop in the 1987 hit Lethal Weapon and also has had notable roles in Predator 2, Point Break, The Firm and Under Siege and Lost Highway before fading into B-movie obscurity in the 2000s. (E! Online)
Off-duty SDPD officer identified in alleged road rage shooting (4478) Mar 19, 2008
People miss especially in stressful situations, this is real life, not Lethal Weapon, learn about firearms and markmanship. Stephen, your ignorance shows when you asked why is an SDPD Officer in Oceanside, I won't even try and answer that one for you. (North County Times)
Film festival honors Glover Mar 17, 2008
The 60-year-old actor's film credits include the "Lethal Weapon" series and "The Color Purple" as well as "Saw" and "Dreamgirls.". . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Accountants in the movies. By Rob Lewis Mar 5, 2008
Lethal Weapon II (1989) Franchise duo Murtaugh (Danny Glover) and Riggs (Michael Gibson) are assigned to protect money laundering accountant Leo Getz, brought to life by an incredibly talkative Joe Pesci, who uses a high-pitched nasal whine throughout. Look Whos Talking (1989)Kirstie Alley (her off Cheers) plays an accountant and single mother who gives birth to a small baby boy, whose thoughts are narrated by Bruce Willis. (Accounting Web, UK)
Hollywood puts focus on China Feb 29, 2008
China and Hong Kong also boast a raft of movie stars with global appeal: Li ("Lethal Weapon 4"), Chan (the "Rush Hour" trilogy), Chow ("Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End"), Yeoh ("Tomorrow Never Dies"), Zhang Ziyi ("Memoirs of a Geisha") and Gong ("Miami Vice") have all starred in Hollywood films as well as toplining Asian pictures. The studios hire these stars to boost their fortunes worldwide, but especially in the mighty Asian market. (Variety)
Also rated: Tarantino's latest Feb 26, 2008
But looks can be deceiving while the Dodge Charger isnt a babe magnet, it's certainly a lethal weapon, "death proofed" so that the driver can walk away from pretty much any collision. So Mike uses it for what any bored homicidal maniac would: chasing and killing women. (iAfrica.com)
Jack Black Q&A Feb 20, 2008
Sigourney Weaver apart, I was wondering if there was any thought of remaking one of the films which the cast had starred in, I'm thinking Danny Glover and Lethal Weapon or yourself in the elder version of King Kong ... That's why we avoided Lethal Weapon 2 as well and did Rush Hour 2 instead. (IGN FilmForce)
ACC Announces the 2008 Men's Basketball Tournament Legends Feb 19, 2008
Joining the "The Dean" and the "Old Lefthander" at this year's Tournament will be NC State's Lorenzo Charles (1982-85) whose follow dunk at the buzzer of the 1983 NCAA Championship Game sent the 1983 Cardiac Pack and their mercurial head coach, Jim Valvano, into basketball immortality; Duke's Mike Gminski (1977-80), the 1979 ACC Player of the Year who led the Blue Devils to the 1978 NCAA Championship; Georgia Tech's Kenny Anderson (1990-91), who led the Yellow Jackets to the 1990 NCAA Final Four... (Theacc.com)
Britney Spears' Friend Sam Lutfi: Former Associate Makes Startling Accusations Feb 15, 2008
Sands claimed in a press release that Lutfi "decided to use his new [Mercedes-Benz] S550 as a lethal weapon to ram the (process servers') two cars.". "Why would any person be frightened of a subpoena?" Sands asked of him, implying that Lutfi had something to hide. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Hollywood's Hottest Pairings Feb 13, 2008
Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, playing Los Angeles cops in the lucrative Lethal Weapon series, have generated a combined $955 million as on-screen partners. Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan round out Tinseltown's most successful police partners thanks to Rush Hour and its requisite sequels, which have grossed just under $850 million. (Forbes -- Business)
Actor Danny Glover fined $100 for trespassing in Ontario Feb 10, 2008
In October,the Lethal Weapon starmet with Venezuela's socialist leader, Hugo Chavez. With files from the Canadian Press. (CBC News)
43 comment(s) Jan 28, 2008
Available in 10", 14", 20" ot;, framed or unframed EUGENE On the sixth floor of an intensive care unit the man in the hospital bed stares up at a stark, white ceiling. Noises drift about him: the soft, monotonous beeps and sighs of a ventilator. The low murmur of voices from a nurse s station just a few feet away. Crowded with machines, the room is dark, save for the sunlight streaming in from a large window.Even if he wanted to, the man couldn t turn his head, no matter how slightly. Not in... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Prisoner in his own body Jan 28, 2008
Kaycee Faught tends to her father, Carl Foster, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene on Wednesday. - World Photo by Jessica Musicar. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Actor in trouble over protest Jan 28, 2008
Glover is best known for starring in the Lethal Weapon films along with Mel Gibson. Actor Danny Glover has been convicted for trespassing in a hotel during a union rally. (Edmonton Sun)
'Speed Racer' aims for multiple tie-ins Jan 26, 2008
But making films like "Die Hard," "Predator," "Lethal Weapon" or even "The Matrix" trilogy doesn't land the brands. "I've lived my life as an R-rated man," Silver says. (Variety)
Actor Danny Glover convicted of trespassing in Niagara Falls Jan 26, 2008
Glover is best known for starring in the Lethal Weapon films along with Mel Gibson. Next story. (Edmonton Sun)
Danny Glover convicted of trespassing Jan 25, 2008
Danny Glover, August 2006 (Bob Falcetti, Getty Images) Lethal Weapon star Danny Glover has been convicted of trespassing for his part in a union rally in a Niagara Falls, Ontario hotel in 2006. Bosses at Canadian Niagara Hotels charged the actor and two Unite Here union representatives with trespassing at their Sheraton on the Falls resort. (WOKR13 Rochester)
`Lethal Weapon' Star Glover Convicted of Trespassing in Ontario Jan 25, 2008
Lethal Weapon' Star Glover Convicted of Trespassing in Ontario ... Jan. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Danny Glover, co-star of the ``Lethal Weapon'' films with Mel Gibson, was convicted of trespassing for refusing to leave a hotel in Canada following a union rally in September 2006. (Bloomberg)
Candidates making way to region Jan 24, 2008
In Denmark on Wednesday, Glover, known for his roles in the "Lethal Weapon" movies and "The Color Purple," told students and faculty who filled Massachusetts Hall auditorium that Edwards knows the issues and has solutions. "Progress means change. I have supported John Edwards (on workers' issues). ... Change means rural development and a chance for rural children to go to college like you," Glover told the students. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Starz Bulks Up Movie Line-Up Jan 24, 2008
titles The Road Warrior, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Full Metal Jacket, Interview with the Vampire, Risky Business, Heat, Natural Born Killers, 2001: A Space Odyssey, L.A. Confidential, Dog Day Afternoon, The Shawshank Redemption, Blade Runner, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Batman, Batman & Robin, Batman Forever, Batman Returns, The Exorcist 1-3, Lethal Weapon 1-3, Police Academy 1-7, Superman 1-3, Superman Returns and legendary Western television series such as... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cricket goes to Hollywood, and the bad guys win the Ashes Jan 22, 2008
"Where is he?" the Australian captain muttered as the start of the game - another stop on the G'Day LA marketing bandwagon that promotes Australia to Americans - was delayed until the promoters' only lethal weapon had arrived. Gibson finally turned up half an hour late, and did his best to smile his way through the media crush as he met the opposing captains - Waugh, and his English counterpart Phil Lynch - and tossed the coin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Harrelson prime for 'A-Team' Jan 17, 2008
He said, "It's not going to be like some other remakes of TV classics. It's not a comic movie like 'Starsky and Hutch'. It's in the tradition of the 80s action pictures like 'Die Hard' and 'Lethal Weapon'.". The 'Boyz n the Hood' director revealed the show's iconic character Mr. T will still sport his famous Mohawk hairstyle. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Seth Rogen, Will Ferrell, Anna Faris Flicks Lead Most Eagerly Awaited Comedies: '08 Movie Preview Jan 9, 2008
To hear producer Judd Apatow tell it, Pitt's brief, scene-stealing performance partially inspired this stoner comedy starring James Franco and which might be best described as a cross between "Lethal Weapon" and "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure." But forget all that, here's all you need to know about why this flick tops our list of the year's most anticipated comedies: It features a song by Huey friggin' Lewis. We're talking "Power of Love" here, people. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Edwards condemns Bhutto assassination Dec 29, 2007
The "Lethal Weapon" star said he met Edwards while trying to organize hotel and service workers and talked about "re-imagining America.". "You and me, we're here because we have children, and we have grandchildren," Glover said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
* Jet Li goes to war Dec 28, 2007
Having done an adequate job with Fearless (N, 2006), another Chinese history flick, it is encouraging to see Li cementing his escape from what seemed an endless cycle of Asian exotics that started out with his role in Lethal Weapon 4 (1998), and followed by Romeo Must Die (2000), Kiss of the Dragon (2001), Cradle 2 Grave (2003) and most recently Rogue Assassin (2007). With Li catering to the martial arts crowd, Lau and Kaneshiro provide the eye candy, but neither really shines. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
IN THE ST. NICK OF TIME Dec 24, 2007
For movie buffs on your list, choose from Duane Reade's large selection of old-school DVDs like Labrynth," Fame," Lethal Weapon," Annie". and more (all 9. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Read on... Dec 22, 2007
I've since seen Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, Lethal Weapon, Midnight Run, Stir Crazy, Reds. more or less, I'm catching up on lots of films * Reading material: Instyle, Us Weekly (hate to admit it, but I love it), Entertainment Weekly, New York magazine. (Variety)
Up close with Jet Li Dec 21, 2007
Lis name is synonymous with wushu and his world-class skills in the discipline led to his international break in the box office smash, Lethal Weapon 4. He talks about how violence and death are portrayed on screen and talks about the Oscar-nominated film, Hero. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Will is 'Legend'; Dec 15, 2007
released some of its "Lethal Weapon" movies overseas, the likeness of Danny Glover was nowhere to be seen on the movie posters. But just as Smith's character Robert Neville lays waste to vampire zombies in "I Am Legend," Smith is killing off that way of thinking. (Los Angeles Times)
Guns in the Schoolyard Dec 13, 2007
Another troubling aspect is the easy access a couple of teenagers had to a lethal weapon. While school shootings have led to a debate over gun control in the United States, they were so far virtually unheard of in India. (India Times, India)
Danny Glover to be at school rally Dec 7, 2007
As an actor, his film credits range from the blockbuster Lethal Weapon franchise to smaller independent features, some of which Glover also produced. Most recently, he completed filming the critically acclaimed feature Dreamgirls, Poor Boy s Game, Shooter, the highly anticipated Be Kind, Rewind and Honeydripper. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Mel Gibson visits Costa Rica Dec 6, 2007
Gibson, star of Hollywood blockbusters such as the Lethal Weapon series and director of last year's Mayan epic Apocalypto, said he is considering Costa Rica because "it's a beautiful country, very stable.". "I like its people a lot and they have very good coffee.". (USA Today -- Life)
Xbox movie downloads make UK debut Dec 5, 2007
Titles available at launch include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Matrix trilogy, Zodiac, Ocean's Eleven, The Perfect Storm, Swordfish, Three Kings, The Good German, Training Day, The Fugitive, Risky Business, Space Cowboys, Eyes Wide Shut, Analyse This, Demolition Man, Eraser, Executive Decision, Lethal Weapon 3, Lethal Weapon 4, Mars Attacks, Clash of the Titans, Superman III and Dead Calm. The Xbox Live... (VNUNet.com)
Seth Rogen's Biggest Surprise About 'Pineapple Express'? 'I Can't Believe They Let Us Make It' Dec 3, 2007
The surprises keep coming with this flick, which was seemingly crafted with the maxim "If you want something done right, get it done by the one guy you'd least expect." Want a credible hero for a movie with the "action of 'Lethal Weapon' ". Get a comic. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Tait fires right into Test calculations Dec 2, 2007
"It makes it really hard work for the batters, so that's a pretty lethal weapon to have in your side. "He's always capable of doing that if he gets the ball in the right place, being that quick it's really hard work at the best of times. " Johnson was blasted by the Redbacks batsmen, leaving in-form allrounder Ashley Noffke to stand tall with 4-73. The Redbacks were dismissed for 366 after half centuries to Matthew Elliott (78), Shane Deitz (58), Andy Delmont (64) and Mark Cosgrove (54). But... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hitman Review Dec 1, 2007
As is there are several nasty deaths throughout, but Hitman is no more kill-crazy than a Bourne, Die Hard or Lethal Weapon film. Whether or not that's bloody enough for fans of the game remains to be seen. (IGN FilmForce)
Haines, My Way Nov 28, 2007
"Star Wars," "Wedding Crashers," "Roman Holiday," "Boondock Saints," "White Christmas," "Alpha Dog," "Rio Bravo," "Mclintock," "Return to Me," "Lethal Weapon," "You've Got Mail," "Finding Nemo," and "Pirates of the Caribbean.". Comments. (Carthage Press, MO)
Jet Li breaks film salary record Nov 27, 2007
The former national kung fu champion made his name in Hong Kong films in the 1990s before moving on to Hollywood, where he starred in films including Lethal Weapon 4 and Kiss of the Dragon. He is currently filming The Mummy 3, playing a resurrected ancient Chinese emperor. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
