Groundlings going digital Apr 22, 2008
The West Hollywood improv troupe, a breeding ground for comics such as Will Ferrell, Lisa Kudrow and Paul "Pee-wee Herman" Reubens, has inked a deal to create 50 digital shorts over a one-year period. Sony Pictures Television will distribute the shorts for the Web and mobile platforms. (Variety)
Whitakers reign over Hollywood continues Apr 13, 2008
He s already popped up in this year s Vantage Point and has two more ensemble dramas due for release in 2008: Winged Creatures, with Kate Beckinsale, Guy Pearce and Dakota Fanning; and Powder Blue, with Patrick Swayze, Jessica Biel and Lisa Kudrow. In 2009, he ll star in Repossession Mambo, a sci-fi thriller with Jude Law, and Where The Wild Things Are, a family film directed by Spike Jonze ( Being John Malkovich ). (Wilkes Barre Times-Leader)
A mockumentary that's just bluffing Apr 4, 2008
It's nice to see Judy Greer, who really could upset Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow in a Teri Garr contest. Even so, it's aggravating watching her put together a sweet, complicated character amid so much flotsam and filler. (Boston Globe)
Direct, TV boy, direct Mar 31, 2008
" But not, it would appear, a bit of attitude regarding his own actorly success. Schwimmer reportedly led his Friends cast members Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry in the negotiations that made them some of history's highest-paid TV performers during the show's final seasons. Though as sweet and approachable as his character Ross, Schwimmer perhaps inherited hard-bargaining skills from his mother, a Beverly Hills divorce lawyer who has worked for... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Slate of 'Celeb' Shows to Hit Prime Time Mar 31, 2008
And with Friends star Lisa Kudrow, NBC is developing Who Do You Think You Are. a show that traces the family trees of stars. (MediaWeek.com)
CBC gives facelifts to digital channels Mar 28, 2008
Comedy offerings include HBO's The Comeback, with Lisa Kudrow, the British show Funland and a showcase of the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. Stursberg said that Bold will include 80-per-cent Canadian content, including rebroadcasts of cancelled CBC shows Intelligence, This Is Wonderland, The Tournament and Da Vinci's City Hall - mostly during the day. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
And how does that make you feel? Mar 23, 2008
The Squigglevision therapist saw all kinds of famous comics and actors, including Winona Ryder, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ray Romano, Kathy Griffin, Conan O'Brien, Lisa Kudrow, and David Mamet, and he listened patiently to their shtick. But Katz was always the star of his show, with his stammer, his round eyes, and his very dry style. (Boston Globe)
Lisa Kudrow: Who do you think you are?” Mar 15, 2008
Lisa Kudrow: Who do you think you are ... Former Friends star Lisa Kudrow is getting back into business with NBC, delving into the ancestry of some of her fellow celebrities in a new series ... We re thrilled that a star of the caliber of Lisa Kudrow has such faith in the show that she wanted to be a part of the creative team. (Montana Standard, MT)
Patrick Has Cancer Mar 6, 2008
The 55 year old has just finished filming the movie Powder Blue starring alongside Jessica Biel and Lisa Kudrow and had wrapped on TV movie The Beast in which he plays an FBI Agent. Our LA reporter who spoke to Patrick's rep said: "There is a general shock out here in LA about Patrick's illness. Although there were reports last month about him having surgery, all was thought to be well."Patrick is a much-loved actor in Hollywood and everyone is hoping he makes a full recovery. (Sky News)
Also reviewed: 'P.S. I Love You' Feb 15, 2008
Providing the sitcom punchlines, kooky best friend Lisa Kudrow is Phoebe from 'Friends' aged 35, while disarmingly honest charmer Harry Connick Jr. has walked right off the set of 'Will. They lighten the mood somewhat but can't quite mask the film's heart of stone: oh-so-serious Swank. (iAfrica.com)
Movie mini-reviews 02-07-2008 Feb 8, 2008
Starring Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Lisa Kudrow, Gina Gershon, James Marsters. Synopsis: Holly Kennedy is beautiful, smart and married to the love of her life a passionate, funny and impetuous Irishman named Gerry. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
* PPS Take Tissues to this Weepy Feb 6, 2008
STARRING: HILARY SWANK (HOLLY KENNEDY), GERARD BUTLER (GERRY KENNEDY), LISA KUDROW (DENISE HENNESSEY), GINA GERSHON (SHARON MCCARTHY), JAMES MARSTERS (JOHN MCCARTHY), HARRY CONNICK JR (DANIEL CONNELLY) ... He puts her in the middle of the frame and in a succession of mostly flattering outfits, and smartly surrounds her with well-ripened second bananas, notably Kathy Bates, as Holly's protective mother, and Lisa Kudrow and Gina Gershon, as her best friends. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cox: 'Friends' co-stars too old Jan 16, 2008
The show also starred Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt Le Blanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer as a tight-knit and oft-quirky group of friends living in New York. During it's ten-year run 'Friends' was one of the world's most-watched TV series. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
MOVIES: 'P.S. I Love You': An old-fashioned weepie, for better and for worse Jan 5, 2008
He puts her in the middle of the frame and in a succession of mostly flattering outfits, and smartly surrounds her with well-ripened second bananas, notably Kathy Bates, as Holly's protective mother, and Lisa Kudrow and Gina Gershon, as her best friends. Harry Connick Jr. swings in and out as a possible love interest, as does the temperature-raiser Jeffrey Dean Morgan, a television actor who bears a striking physical resemblance to Javier Bardem. (International Herald Tribune)
Lacking excitement, 'P.S. I Love You' should return to sender Jan 4, 2008
As Holly's best friends Denise and Sharon, Lisa Kudrow and Gina Gershon, respectively, have zero chemistry. In fact, the three women couldn't be more mismatched as friends. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Julie Burchill Jan 4, 2008
Over the past decade there has been the occasional buzz about a proposed remake, the most recent allegedly featuring Meg Ryan and Lisa Kudrow. Well, if it does finally happen they can start polishing up that Golden Raspberry Award right now. (Guardian Unlimited)
Courteney Cox talks about her new role in Dirt Jan 3, 2008
"It was really fun to come on the set and play completely different characters and just be together. The kiss was so not important. We did a lot of takes but it was . . . I literally kiss her longer saying hello than 'that' kiss. They (the press) just made such a big thing out of it because of maybe the way it was filmed.'' Friends made Cox one of Hollywood's richest stars. When US network NBC gave the green light to the sitcom in 1994, each cast member of the show was signed to a not-too-shabby... (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Cecilia Ahern is off and running in the USA Jan 3, 2008
"She's unbelievable in the sense that she's so young, and she wrote this book. She's ridiculously young," says P.S. co-star Lisa Kudrow. "Have you seen her? Gorgeous. She's petite and gorgeous with blond hair and perfect fine little features sweet-looking. She's everything you expect of a fresh-faced Irish lass.". (USA Today -- Life)
Pop Tarts: Beyonce Bares All Jan 1, 2008
According to our star stylist (who is responsible for the magical manes sported by the likes of Lisa Kudrow and Christina Applegate) extensions will still rock Rodeo Drive in '08. "They are still hot, providing you can't tell you're actually wearing them. Wearing the right kind of extensions is a great tool for women to add volume and make hair look thicker and more luxurious," he added. (Fox News)
Jamie Lynnsguy isa cheating dog Dec 31, 2007
Goals range from the mundane, like hip-hop artist and sitcom star Eves ambition to be more punctual, to flippant flops like that of actress Lisa Kudrow. My New Year's resolution is to not make a New Year's resolution, the former Friend deadpanned. (MSNBC -- News)
Love and lossDouble Oscar winner Hilary Swank on her new film PS I Love You Dec 31, 2007
And with ex-Friends star Lisa Kudrow on board as one of Holly's best friends, the movie has a lot of laugh-out-loud moments. "Lisa is so hilarious in this movie - as is Harry Connick Jr. I think he had some really hilarious lines as well," says Swank. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Capsule reviews of feature films Dec 30, 2007
Sunday December 30, 2007 TODAY'S WEATHER: M/CLOUDY 29. By Carrie Rickey and Steven Rea The Philadelphia Inquirer December 30, 2007 6:00 AM. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Glasgow kisser Dec 28, 2007
Initially Butler was attracted to this romantic comedy not only because he got to play opposite Swank, Kathy Bates (her mother) and Lisa Kudrow and Gina Gershon (her best friends) but because of the credentials of screenwriter Richard LaGravenese. "Richard wrote and directed Freedom Writers [starring Swank]. Here he wrote this phenomenally hilarious and heartbreaking script adapted from a novel by Cecelia Ahern, the daughter of the Irish Prime Minister [Bertie Ahern], and I couldn't wait to do... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
PS I Love You Dec 26, 2007
Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, James Marsters, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lisa Kudrow, Gina Gershon, Kathy Bates, Harry Connick Jr, Dean Winters, Mike Doyle, Marcus Collins ... On her 30th birthday, her mother, Patricia (Kathy Bates), arrives with her two best friends, Sharon (Gina Gershon) and Denise (Lisa Kudrow) ... Comedy M 3 stars 2007 Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, James Marsters, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lisa Kudrow, Gina Gershon, Kathy Bates, Harry Connick Jr, Dean Winters, Mike Doyle, Marcus Collins.... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Review: PS I Love You Dec 24, 2007
They are played by Gina Gershon, whos aboard mostly for ballast, and Lisa Kudrow, who brings to the picture a brand of ditzy crankiness that weve been missing in our cultural life since Friends went off the air. Kudrow doesnt show much range, but within that small window of character -- ditz and cranky -- shes a Zen mistress. (Canada.com)
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Preview: 'P.S. I Love You'Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler and Lisa Kudrow. Directed by Richard LaGravenese. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Swank slumming in sappy stinker Dec 23, 2007
Her mother Patricia (Kathy Bates) and her two friends Denise (Lisa Kudrow) and Sharon (Gina Gershon) do their best to cheer her up. And Gerry's messages keep mysteriously arriving, with imperatives for Holly. (Toronto Star)
Review: 'P.S. I Love You' a sappy stinker with star power Dec 22, 2007
The only good things in it are Lisa Kudrow and Swank's wardrobe. The plot is unbelievable, although a competent script could have fixed that. (San Francisco Chronicle)
P.S.: This movie is really not good Dec 21, 2007
Friends Lisa Kudrow and Gina Gershon help Hilary Swank find happiness after her husband's death in "P.S. I Love You." ... Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Lisa Kudrow, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Gina Gershon Director: Richard LaGraveneseRun time: 2 hours, 6 minutesMPAA rating: PG-13 ... Kathy Bates, as the mother who never approved of Gerry, is wasted in a few scenes, and Gina Gershon and Lisa Kudrow have barely more to do as the obligatory smart-alecky best friends. (MSNBC -- News)
P.S. There's little to love in Swank's new film Dec 21, 2007
P.S. I Love You* * out of fourStars: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Kathy Bates, Lisa KudrowDirector: Richard LaGraveneseDistributor: Warner Bros ... Unfortunately, we have to sit through these forced efforts at frivolity, usually in the company of her irritating best gal pals (Lisa Kudrow and Gina Gershon). (USA Today -- Life)
HE'S DEAD, NOW BABY GOT FLASHBACK Dec 21, 2007
The other female characters are stereotypes: the widow's pals - a too-choosy spinster (Lisa Kudrow) and a pregnant earth mother (Gina Gershon) - and the widow's mother, an embittered divorcee played by Kathy Bates. Director Richard LaGravenese ("Freedom Writers") has more clichs in store when the two-hour-plus running time takes us to Ireland, where the late husband has arranged for his widow to meet another Irish musician (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Kudrow puts an honest 'P.S.' on her friendly, low-key life Dec 19, 2007
By Donna Freydkin, USA TODAY NEW YORK If you happen to spot Lisa Kudrow out and about, don't woo her with cheesy lines. This lady isn't one for pithy repartee or frothy flirting. (USA Today -- Life)
Kudrow answers readers' questions Dec 19, 2007
Lisa Kudrow took some time to answer USATODAY.com reader questions during her interview with Donna Freydkin. Here's what she had to say. (USA Today -- Life)
Five stars tell how and why they give back Dec 18, 2007
Eva Mendes says Joaquin Phoenix introduced her to The Art of Elysium. By Donna Freydkin, USA TODAY The holidays mean time for tinsel, trees and charity. (USA Today -- Life)
Swank Smitten By Words That Spark 'P.S. I Love You' Dec 18, 2007
Also starring Lisa Kudrow, Gina Gerson, Harry Connick Jr. and Kathy Bates, the film opens in theaters Friday. Based on the best-selling novel by Cecelia Ahern, "P.S. I Love You" was adapted for the screen and directed by Richard LaGravenese, who previously worked with Swank on "Freedom Writers." The actress gushed over the filmmaker, who masterfully makes you believe that Gerry's spirit is bonded to Holly throughout the film. (WNBC.com, NY)
Quiz: Untangle the lives, loves of these 7 celebrities Dec 17, 2007
Her romantic comedy, P.S. I Love You, co-starring Lisa Kudrow, Gina Gershon and Gerard Butler, opens Friday. G. Ashlee Simpson. (USA Today -- Life)
Pop Tarts: Jessica Simpson Anxious for Academy Award? Dec 15, 2007
" But even though playing a goofy-gorgeous gal is a first for Hils (who usually takes on more robust roles), it turns out that this character makes her more comfortable. Playing her was probably the closest I have come to who I am physically of any character I ve ever played, Swank added. I didn t have to put on 19 pounds of muscle, which I was pleased about, or pass as a boy. So I get to wear a lot of pretty clothes and a lot of pretty shoes, so that s fun. Speaking of fun, it seems as though... (Fox News)
Win 'P.S. I Love You' Movie Prizes Dec 15, 2007
Holly's mother (Kathy Bates) and best friends, Denise (Lisa Kudrow) and Sharon (Gina Gershon), begin to worry that Gerry's letters are keeping Holly tied to the past, but, in fact, each letter is pushing her further into a new future. With Gerry's words as her guide, Holly embarks on a touching, exciting and often hilarious journey of rediscovery in a story about marriage, friendship and how a love so strong can turn the finality of death into a new beginning for life. (Click2Houston, TX)
Hot-Head Hug Dec 14, 2007
Friday, December 14, 2007 Last Update: 06:40 AM EST. KERIK'S ROLE IN IRAQ REVEALED. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Hazard on Swank's movie set Dec 13, 2007
Hazard on Hilary Swank's movie set. SEARCH MOVIE LISTINGS: lect. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Cox wants 'Friends' reunion Dec 11, 2007
The show aired from 1994 to 2004 and also starred Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt Le Blanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer. The final episode - saw Courteney's character finally leave her New York apartment for a life in the suburbs with husband Chandler Bing, played by Perry, and their adopted twins. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Writers bring counteroffer to talks Dec 4, 2007
In the meantime, the guild's been able to persuade high-profile members to get out to the picket lines and up to the podiums -- including Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano, Sandra Oh, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Edie Falco, Kristin Davis, Tim Robbins, Gilbert Gottfried, Tina Fey, Felicity Huffman, Patricia Heaton, Sarah Silverman, Brad Garrett, Kathy Griffin, Alicia Keys and Dana Delany. That ensures heightened visibility of strike issues and also sends the message to studios and nets that SAG won't take a... (Variety)
The real thing Dec 1, 2007
Last Tuesday morning, Page heard Lisa Kudrow and Zach Braff announce her name as a best-actress nominee for a Spirit Award, the alterna-Oscars run by Film Independent, which are much valued by the Hollywood intelligentsia. (Yes, it exists. (Globe and Mail)
Continuereading Dec 1, 2007
The bad news is that Lisa Kudrow and Zach Braff, who were tasked with making the formal announcements, had more than a little bit of trouble wrapping their lips around some of the more challenging names on the list at the 8 a.m. unveiling in Los Angeles' Sofitel hotel. "It was tough," Kudrow admitted to Hollywood. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Dylan film leads Spirit nominees Nov 29, 2007
text size Lisa Kudrow and Zach Braff announce nominations for the 2008 Film Independent's Spirit Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 27. The awards will be held Feb. 23, 2008. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Magorium' premieres in U.K. Nov 29, 2007
Lisa Kudrow and Zach Braff were all smiles as they announced the nominees for the Independent Spirit Awards on Tuesday at the Sofitel Hotel in L.A.. Artwalk NY Benefit helps homeless. (Variety)
'I'm Not There' feels the Spirit Nov 28, 2007
Lisa Kudrow and Zach Braff revealed the nominations Tuesday morning at the Sofitel Hotel in West Hollywood. The lighthearted duo set the tone for the noms as darker pics A Mighty Heart and Lust, Caution trailed with three each. (Variety)
Let the holiday movie season begin! Nov 18, 2007
Gina Gershon, Lisa Kudrow, James Marsters, Harry Connick Jr. and Kathy Bates co-star for director Richard LaGravenese ("Living Out Loud"). "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story": John C. Reilly is a revered singer whose career hits a road bump in this comic faux-biopic a la "Anchorman" and "Talladega Nights," minus Will Ferrell. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
In pictures: US writers' strike Nov 17, 2007
Friends stars Lisa Kudrow and Matthew Perry supported the strike at Universal Studios. as did Desperate Housewives stars Felicity Huffman and Nicollette Sheridan. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
A presorted holiday film guide Nov 17, 2007
Hard hearts need not apply for entry to this film, which stars Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler and Lisa Kudrow. Ho, ho, ho. (Globe and Mail)
Housewives On Strike Nov 14, 2007
Marching alongside Flick and Nic were stars such as Ben Stiller, Matthew Perry, Minnie Driver, Lisa Kudrow and many more. The protest, now in its second week, is calling for increased residuals - the additional payment for repeat showings of TV shows and commercials. (Sky News)
Actors lend support to writers' strike Nov 14, 2007
Lisa Kudrow (set to begin the big-screen comedy Hotel for Dogs). "Honestly, there's a lot of money to be made, and these big companies know they're going to have to make a deal with the writers and the directors and the actors. And they're not asking for an unreasonable amount. It's a tiny sliver. Just sit down and start negotiating instead of putting everybody out of work. For all we know, they've already figured something out, but they're trying to make the number as low as possible. Actors... (USA Today -- Life)
'Picketing With The Stars': More Stars Join Writers Nov 14, 2007
Dubbed "Picketing with the Stars," about 100 actors from about 30 shows planned to picket at Universal Studios beginning at noon, according to the WGA. They include Bill Paxon ("Big Love"), Nicollette Sheridan ("Desperate Housewives"), Ray Romano ("Everybody Loves Raymond"), George Lopez ("George Lopez Show")' also, Ben Stiller, Lisa Kudrow and Camryn Manheim. The WGA is on strike in a dispute over future revenue from shows distributed over the Internet and other new media. (NBC4.tv, CA)
TV Actors To Join Striking Writers On Picket Lines Nov 14, 2007
Other celebrities expected to join the strikers include Ben Stiller, Lisa Kudrow and Camryn Manheim. The WGA is on strike in a dispute over revenue from shows distributed over the Internet and other new media. (CBS2.com, CA)
We Hear . . . Oct 27, 2007
THAT Colin Farrell was hiding out at Gurney's Inn in Montauk during the Hamptons Film Festival, avoiding the likes of Lisa Kudrow, Alec Baldwin and Vanessa Redgrave. . (New York Post -- Gossip)
Anti-War Film Endorsed by Redskins Owner/Republican Donor Oct 23, 2007
John Cusack turned up for New Line s "Martian Child," Lisa Kudrow came in for the charming "Kabluey" and Sidney Lumet made the rounds for his Oscar-headed "Before the Devil Knows You re Dead.". At the Rising Stars party at the Star Room, I ran into Tamara Jenkins, whose Fox Searchlight feature "The Savages" is also headed to the Oscars. (Fox News)
Swank, Pfeiffer offer a little winter romance Oct 20, 2007
Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Gina Gershon, Lisa Kudrow, Harry Connick, Jr., Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kathy Bates, James MarstersDirector: Richard LaGraveneseStory: Holly Kennedy (Swank) is a young widow who discovers that her late husband (Butler) left her 10 messages intended to help ease her grief. Hollys mom (Bates) and her best friends (Kudrow, Gershon) worry that the messages are tying Holly to the past. (MSNBC -- Movies)
The week's best films Oct 6, 2007
Lisa Kudrow is a treat as Donovan's repressed, sharp-tongued friend. Tue Oct 9. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Ben Stiller's choice in the 'Heartbreak Kid' Oct 1, 2007
" Both Akerman and Monaghan have given standout performances in the past: Akerman as the childlike co-star who constantly and unwittingly undermined Lisa Kudrow on HBO's "The Comeback," Monaghan in diverse roles in "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," "North Country" and as Tom Cruise's wife in "Mission: Impossible III." But "The Heartbreak Kid" offers each a showcase opposite comedy king Stiller in an R-rated comedy that should provide a boost for both. "This was by far the biggest character for me ever,"... (New York Daily News)
S.D. Film Festival packed with local talent Sep 24, 2007
Festival is packed with local talent. By David Elliott UNION-TRIBUNE MOVIE CRITIC. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Failed comebacks Sep 12, 2007
Lisa Kudrow: After a successful stint on Friends, Kudrow (the blonde one) starred in the HBO series The Comeback as Valerie Cherish, a once-famous sitcom start embarking on a comeback. All the irony in the world could help Kudrow, as her comeback in Comeback ended after 13 episodes. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Paul Rudd fondly remembers black-and-gold fever Aug 31, 2007
After chatting about "Knocked Up" and "The Ten," appearing opposite Julia Roberts on Broadway and Lisa Kudrow on "Friends" and feeling a bit like an outsider growing up in Kansas as the son of English parents (and Jewish, to boot), actor Paul Rudd asks, "You're in Pittsburgh, right?". Paul Rudd's latest film is "The Ten," which he produced and starred in. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
The search is on for US hornbags Aug 18, 2007
One "duo" the Australian Kath & Kim crew like the sound of is former Friends star Lisa Kudrow and actor Mira Sorvino. The pair starred together as a couple of dumb blondes in the 1997 comedy Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Just add 'author' into McKellar's equation Aug 14, 2007
Lisa Kudrow: Friends star Kudrow, 44, earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Vassar in 1985. She worked with her father, a headache specialist. (USA Today -- Life)
Flash, cash at Hollywood Foreign Press bash Aug 10, 2007
She said she's eagerly anticipating the Dec. 21 opening of her next movie, P.S. I Love You, a romantic comedy with Gerard Butler and Lisa Kudrow. She joined Lopez and Jamie Foxx to present grants to film schools. (USA Today -- Life)
