Mad Men and 30 Rock Win Top Emmys Sep 23, 2008
" The award for best TV movie went to Recount, about the contested 2000 Bush-Gore contest. HBO's John Adams, about the founding father, was named best miniseries and won other awards including acting trophies for Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney and Tom Wilkinson. The historical drama set a record for most awards, 13, including five trophies Sunday and eight previously announced. The record of 11 was held by HBO's Angels in America, the TV academy said. HBO was the most-honored network, with 26... (Time.com)
'Mad Men,' '30 Rock' are top shows Sep 23, 2008
The HBO program, which had led all nominees with 23 nods, also earned trophies for Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson and writer Kirk Ellis. Don't Miss. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Cable shows score Sep 23, 2008
KEVORK DJANSEZIAN / Associated Press Stephen Colbert (left), who won for writing for "The Colbert Report," and Paul Giamatti, who won for acting for "John Adams," celebrated at the trophy table. The broadcast opened not with a bang, but with a self-absorbed sputter. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
HBO sweeps Emmys, but upstart AMC grabs top prize Sep 22, 2008
HBO's "John Adams," the story of the second U.S. president, ended up with 13 Emmys, including awards for best miniseries, outstanding writing, best actor (Paul Giamatti), best actress (Laura Linney) and best supporting actor (Tom Wilkinson). Also Read. (India Times)
'Mad Men,' '30 Rock' on a roll Sep 22, 2008
Drama Series: "Mad Men," AMC.Comedy Series: "30 Rock," NBC.Actor, Drama Series: Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad," AMC.Actress, Drama Series: Glenn Close, "Damages," FX.Actor, Comedy Series: Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock," NBC.Actress, Comedy Series: Tina Fey, "30 Rock," NBC.Reality-Competition Program: "The Amazing Race."Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program: Jeff Probst - "Survivor."Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Zeljko Ivanek, "Damages," FX.Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Dianne Wiest,... (Florida Today)
Emmys primed with nostalgia and politics Sep 22, 2008
Paul Giamatti, who won as best actor for portraying the nation's second president, noted, "I'm living proof, kids at home watching, that anybody can play the president. Anybody can play the president.". Another HBO production, Recount, about the contested 2000 presidential election, provided producer Paula Weinstein a pulpit for encouraging viewers to exercise their right to vote. (USA Today -- Life)
Emmys: 'Mad Men' makes history with top award Sep 22, 2008
Along with top honors as best miniseries, Adams actor Paul Giamatti, actress Laura Linney, supporting actor Tom Wilkinson and writer Kirk Ellis all took home trophies Sunday, and the miniseries won eight more at last weekend's Creative Arts presentation. In series roles, Jeremy Piven had a threepeat with his third consecutive Emmy for best supporting actor in a comedy as the talent agent on HBO's Entourage. (USA Today -- Life)
WINNERS LIST: Who scored awards? Sep 22, 2008
Paul Giamatti, John Adams, HBO Ralph Fiennes, Bernard and Doris, HBO Ricky Gervais, Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale, HBO Kevin Spacey, Recount, HBO Tom Wilkinson, Recount, HBO Robert Bianco's prediction: Paul Giamatti, John Adams. Writing for a drama series. (USA Today -- Life)
At the Emmys, the joke's often on the Emmy Sep 22, 2008
"_ Paul Giamatti, accepting award for outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or movie, for playing the second president in "John Adams. ""They say actors are people who look good saying lines written by smarter, more clever people. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
All Emmy blog posts Sep 22, 2008
7:23: Paul Giamatti wins lead longform actor for "John Adams." It's feeling like a very colonial night ... " 7:56: Well, thank goodness. "Mad Men" has won for drama series. I read Tom Selleck's lips announcing the winner, because Rickles is still talking. Gracious, look at the size of that cast on stage behind Matt Weiner, and how good they all are. That's great television, ladies and gentlemen. 7:59: Paul Giamatti has finally made his way backstage. The "John Adams" folks truly deserved their... (Variety)
List of winners Sep 22, 2008
Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Paul Giamatti, "John Adams," HBO.. Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Laura Linney, "John Adams," HBO.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Emmy Show Needs More Than a Dose of Reality: Let Gervais Host Sep 22, 2008
"I'm living proof that anyone can play the president," said "John Adams" winner Paul Giamatti. "Any.one.". (TVweek.com)
Primetime Emmys Handed Out (9:29am) Sep 22, 2008
- Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Paul Giamatti, "John Adams,". HBO.. (WTVR.com, VA)
Emmys turn political Sep 22, 2008
Home Box Office's seven-part 'John Adams', starring Paul Giamatti in the title role, set a new record after picking up five top awards including outstanding mini-series and a virtual sweep of the acting prizes. Giamatti took home the honours for outstanding lead actor in a mini-series or movie, with Laura Linney emulating the honor in the lead actress category. (iAfrica.com)
John Adams wins big at Emmy Awards Sep 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- HBO's miniseries about the life of the second U.S. President John Adams was a big winner at the Annual Primetime Emmy Awards here Sunday, bringing home prizes for best miniseries, best actor for Paul Giamatti, best actress for Laura Linney and other statuettes. The lavish "John Adams" won a total of 13 awards at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards, a record for a miniseries. (Xinhuanet, China)
Emmy winners: Bryan Cranston, 'Mad Men,' talking politics Sep 22, 2008
HBO's "John Adams," about the founding father, was named best miniseries and won other awards including acting trophies for Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney and Tom Wilkinson ... Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Paul Giamatti, "John Adams," HBO. ... Paul Giamatti, accepting award for outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or movie, for playing the second president in "John Adams.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Mad Men Wins Best Drama Emmy Sep 22, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008. "Mad Men" scoops top honour at Emmys Posted: 22 September 2008 1127 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Sep 21, 2008
Ralph Fiennes, Bernard and Doris Ricky Gervais, Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale Paul Giamatti, John Adams Kevin Spacey, Recount Tom Wilkinson, Recount. Lead Actress. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Critic's ballot: Acting is first-rate, even if some shows aren't Sep 20, 2008
Paul Giamatti, John Adams (HBO) ... Should win: Ricky Gervais, Extras: Series Finale (HBO) Will win: Paul Giamatti, John Adams (HBO). (USA Today -- Life)
How to choose a good first-date movie Sep 19, 2008
Nothing enlivens the marriage bed like a Paul Giamatti film festival. Some bad movies are OK: You probably won't be paying attention to the movie anyway, so who cares if it's not going to win an Oscar. (San Francisco Chronicle)
60th Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards ... Sep 8, 2008
Comedy choices include clips from such TV classics as All in the Family , Carol Burnett , "M-A-S-H," "Mork & Mindy," "Sex and the City" and "The Cosby Show. The hit TV shows The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman Miami Vice , "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Moonlighting" and "The Sopranos" are among those in the running in the drama category. The top clips in each category that receive the most votes from online will be aired during the Emmy broadcast on Sept. 21. Two of these winning moments will... (Suite101.com)
The Illusionist: A Cunning Film Sep 5, 2008
Paul Giamatti manages to give depth to the complex and politically savvy Inspector Uhl and Rufus Sewell is simultaneously repulsive yet compelling as the evil Crown Prince. Rich in both texture and colour, many of the films stunning scenes take place on an old theatre stage and a haunting classical score by Phillip Glass enhances this already beautiful film. (Suite101.com)
BIG FOUR BESTED Aug 26, 2008
TELEVISION HAS proved that people will look at anything rather than each other," said the late Ann Landers. The Emmy Awards take place on Sept. 21 at the Nokia Theatre, downtown Los Angeles. This year, it's ABC's turn to host the event. (The four networks take turns at this chore.) What's new this time around is that FX has scored with "Damages" and AMC has scored with "Mad Men," and these are the first basic-cable shows to receive more drama nominations than their brethren in the Big Four. When... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Hollywood Still Smoking After All These Years Aug 25, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008, 5:20 am. Find it in NBC Encore. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
'Trumbo' breaks through Hollywood's blacklist Aug 16, 2008
The film traces its subject's journey chronologically, through family home-movie footage, in the reminiscences of Trumbo's grown children and such Hollywood friends as Kirk Douglas (interviewed post-stroke and very moving), and through dramatized readings of his letters by acting heavyweights Liam Neeson, Michael Douglas, Paul Giamatti, Joan Allen, David Strathairn, and Donald Sutherland ... Starring: Joan Allen, Brian Dennehy, Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas, Paul Giamatti, Dustin Hoffman, Nathan... (Boston Globe)
Deeply Moving Aug 16, 2008
They are read out loud by a number of Hollywood actors with a political conscience, including Donald Sutherland, Paul Giamatti, Joan Allen, Nathan Lane, Liam Neeson, Brian Dennehy and Michael Douglas. Originally "Trumbo" was a play written by his loving son, Christopher Trumbo. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Elegies against the blacklist Aug 10, 2008
Adapted from the 2003 off-Broadway play written by Trumbo's son, Christopher, which played Boston in 2005, the film features a clutch of celebrated actors Michael Douglas, Liam Neeson, Joan Allen, Paul Giamatti, Nathan Lane, and Donald Sutherland, among others performing soliloquies of Trumbo's letters. Woven together with those performances are clips from some of the writer's best-known films, photographs of Trumbo and his family, and interviews with the writer and those who knew him well. (Boston Globe)
Industry Buzz Aug 10, 2008
Like the stage play it was based on, the documentary features readings of Dalton Trumbo's elegantly crafted letters by Joan Allen, Brian Dennehy, Michael Douglas, Paul Giamatti, Nathan Lane, Josh Lucas, Liam Neeson, David Strathairn and Donald Sutherland. Director Peter Askin: "Trumbo's story feels very timely. I first discovered this material before 9/11, before we had the Patriot Act or John Ashcroft and his 'list.' We now have the dubious distinction of releasing this film during a period in... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
This List for Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008 Aug 10, 2008
The made-for-TV seven-part epic starring Paul Giamatti (yes, the pinot noir lover from the movie Sideways ) was first broadcast in March and April. The series, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by David McCullough, is a great video rental opportunity, but trust me once you get started you won t be able to easily quit watching. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Jack White and Alicia Keys Team for Quantum of Solace Theme Song Jul 30, 2008
She also appeared in the big screen adaptation of the best selling book "The Nanny Diaries," opposite Scarlet Johansson, Laura Linney and Paul Giamatti. Keys recently signed a multiyear first-look film production deal at Disney. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
John Adams in the media Jul 28, 2008
"John Adams," the seven-part HBO Films miniseries starring Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney, premiered in March on HBO. It is now available on HBO On Demand and on DVD.. John Adams was the central figure in the 1969 Tony Award-winning musical "1776," about the writing and signing of the Declaration of Independence. (Boston Globe)
Mad Men scoops US critics' awards Jul 22, 2008
It took the category for best film, mini-series or special, and Paul Giamatti - who took the title role - won the award for outstanding actor in a drama. Lorne Michaels, one of the creators of long-running show Saturday Night Live, received a lifetime achievement prize. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
TV critics "Mad" for AMC drama Jul 21, 2008
Its star, Paul Giamatti, was honored for individual achievement in a drama. The awards were announced two days after the shows picked up multiple Emmy nominations. (Reuters)
'Mad Men,' '30 Rock' top TCA Awards Jul 20, 2008
Tina Fey, Paul Giamatti win individual awards ... The other dual-award winner was HBO's "John Adams," which won for best movie, miniseries or special, and its star Paul Giamatti, who was honored for individual achievement in a drama ... Tina Fey, Paul Giamatti win individual awards. (Hollywood Reporter)
Mad Men Tops TV Critics Honors Jul 20, 2008
Acting awards went to 30 Rock star Tina Fey (comedy) and John Adams lead Paul Giamatti (drama). HBOs John Adams snagged the miniseries/special award, while Ken Burns and Lynn Novics epic PBS documentary The War was honored for achievement in news and information. (TVweek.com)
Brits clean up Emmy noms Jul 19, 2008
Paul Giamatti, John Adams. Kevin Spacey, Recount. (The Sun)
Emmy news has Aussie on bubbly Jul 19, 2008
Damages' Glenn Close, Brothers and Sisters' Sally Field, Saving Grace's Holly Hunter and The Closer's Kyra Sedgwick join Law and Order: SVU's Mariska Hargitay in the lead actress category while Ralph Fiennes, Paul Giamatti, Kevin Spacey, Tom Wilkinson, Catherine Kenner, Susan Sarandon, Dame Judi Dench and Laura Linney are among the miniseries or movie nominees. There were some surprising and high-profile snubs, with the final series of the acclaimed cop drama The Wire, Aussie Rose Byrne's... (The Australian)
Cranford Dames join Emmy hopefuls Jul 18, 2008
John Adams follows the life of one of America's founding fathers and stars Sideways star Paul Giamatti in the title role. Paul Giamatti plays the second US president in John Adams. (BBC News)
Fey gets nominations for 'SNL,' '30 Rock' Jul 18, 2008
Newcomers: Kristin Chenoweth and Lee Pace for "Pushing Daisies," Amy Poehler for "Saturday Night Live," Gabriel Byrne for "In Treatment," John Hamm and John Slattery for "Mad Men" and Paul Giamatti for "John Adams.". "Adams," the sprawling miniseries on HBO, topped the list with 23 nominations (and nods for just about every historical figure included). (Sioux City Journal, IO)
AMC series' earn 20 Emmy nominations Jul 18, 2008
That included a lead-actor nomination for Paul Giamatti s turn as one of America s founding fathers. 30 Rock, last s year s best comedy series winner, was the top nominee among sitcoms with 17 bids. (New Haven Register, CT)
'Mad Men,' 'Damages' make Emmy history Jul 18, 2008
The HBO historical drama "John Adams" was the overall frontrunner with 23 bids, including a lead-actor nomination for Paul Giamatti's turn as one of America's founding fathers ... Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Ralph Fiennes, "Bernard and Doris," HBO; Ricky Gervais, "Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale," HBO; Paul Giamatti, "John Adams," HBO; Kevin Spacey, "Recount," HBO; Tom Wilkinson, "Recount," HBO.. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Rob Zombie: Music Man, 1998, In The Loder Files Jul 16, 2008
Next up will be "The Haunted World of El Superbeasto," an animated feature based on Zombie's own comic book, and featuring Paul Giamatti voicing the villainous Dr. Satan. Back in 1998, when we spoke to Rob on our own "Headbangers Ball" set, the emphasis was still on music. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Entertainment One becomes global force in filmed content and expands Canadian distribution market share Jul 7, 2008
In less than a year, Maximum has assembled an international sales catalogue of 25 films from quality independent producers around the world, such as the upcoming "Cold Souls" starring Paul Giamatti; Atom Egoyan's recent Cannes prize winner "Adoration"; Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winner "Trouble the Water"; and the currently in release critically lauded "My Winnipeg". Maximum's international operations will be combined with Seville International, which handles a catalogue of over 145 films from... (Canada Newswire)
The Visitor (15) Jul 4, 2008
Think of Paul Giamatti in Sideways, Steve Carell in Dan in Real Life, Dennis Quaid in Smart People, Bill Murray in just about everything. To this august crew you can add Richard Jenkins, and, before you say, "who?", be assured that you'll know his face from minor roles in at least half-a-dozen Hollywood movies. (Independent)
Trumbo shines light on a blacklisted writer Jul 2, 2008
Starring: Joan Allen, Michael Douglas, Paul Giamatti, Danny Glover, Nathan LaneDirector: Peter AskinRun time: 1 hour, 36 minutesMPAA rating: PG-13. Some of them Nathan Lane, Brian Dennehy, Paul Giamatti already had appeared in the stage production. (MSNBC -- Movies)
"La Dolce Vita" in old age Jun 28, 2008
" Those words were spoken by Dalton Trumbo in 1971, when he received a lifetime achievement award from the Writers Guild of America -- as he noted at the time, an award bestowed by those who had fought for him, those who had betrayed him and those who had only the vaguest notion who he was. In the new film directed by Peter Askin and adapted from Christopher Trumbo's off-Broadway play about his father, the speech is given an electrifying reading by actor David Strathairn. "Trumbo" is a terrific... (Salon)
Dalton Trumbo and American evil Jun 26, 2008
"Trumbo" is a terrific picture, a blend of interviews and archival footage and readings of Trumbo's letters and speeches (by Strathairn, Michael Douglas, Joan Allen, Paul Giamatti, Brian Dennehy and others) that vividly illustrates why the blacklist remains an urgent issue 60 years later. One could wish it were a bit more honest about the sources of Trumbo's obvious mixed feelings about himself and his fellow leftists. (Salon)
JOAN ALLEN HAS NEW REGARD FOR FINAN... Jun 20, 2008
The A-list cast includes Joan Allen, Paul Giamatti, Nathan Lane, Josh Lucas, Liam Neeson, David Strathairn, Donald Sutherland, Michael Douglas, Brian Dennehy. So, waiting for Joan Allen, I sat on an empty couch. (New York Post -- Gossip)
All-Time Top Five Boxing Films Jun 16, 2008
In 1934, Braddock's manager, Joe Gould (Paul Giamatti), offers him a chance to return to the ring and begin his evolution from a regular laborer to a national hero. Memorable Quote: Braddock - "I have to believe that when things are bad I can change them.". (Suite101.com)
The Happening review: Shyamalans worst film Jun 15, 2008
I love Paul Giamatti and adore Jeffrey Wright and the world there was enough to carry me through a truly silly picture. The Happening doesnt have that for me. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
DVD reviews: The Bucket List, Jumper Jun 13, 2008
John Adams Paul Giamatti stars as one of the United States key founding fathers in the acclaimed miniseries that features Laura Linney as his wife, Abigail Adams, Tom Wilkinson as Benjamin Franklin and David Morse as George Washington. The seven-part series comes in a three-disc set, tracing Adams life as he balances politics and the presidency with devotion to his family. (MSNBC -- Movies)
"The Happening" Jun 13, 2008
Paul Giamatti struggles valiantly to stay afloat, but drowns in the lousiness of M. Night Shyamalan's latest flick. By Stephanie Zacharek. (Salon)
Ed Nortons Incredible Hulk is a Cant Miss Jun 9, 2008
After all, in John Adams, the HBO production starring Paul Giamatti, he is a loyal family man and a freedom fighter, but hes also a big pain in the neck sometimes. If you missed it on its first run or dont have the cable channel, John Adams is out this week on DVD with a making-of featurette; a look at the books author, David McCullough; and a glimpse at the historical facts that are on display in the series. (MSNBC -- News)
This week's DVD report (June 8) Jun 8, 2008
If you held off watching TV to power-view this miniseries adaptation of David McCullough's tome, you'll be struck straightaway by its boldness in frontloading the image of Adams (Paul Giamatti) as a man of reason first, and a patriot second. With Laura Linney. (Boston Globe)
Portraying 'john Adams Jun 8, 2008
By most accounts, though, Morse and company - including Paul Giamatti as Adams, Laura Linney as wife Abigail, and Tom Wilkinson as Benjamin Franklin - had little to worry about. The seven-part series, available on three DVDs that include a behind-the-scenes featurette, a documentary on McCullough and a pop-up historical guide that illuminates various facts from the era, received mostly rave reviews. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
This Day in History Jun 6, 2008
Actor Paul Giamatti is 41. Rock musician Bardi Martin is 39. (Montana Standard, MT)
Reenactor enacts Hollywood dreams Jun 4, 2008
From Revolutionary War and Civil War TV specials to his work on the acclaimed HBO mini-series John Adams, starring Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney, Bogdanski has worked with professionals in both film and in military knowledge. Though it is an unofficial part of his job, Bogdanski partially functions as a hearing board for reenactors who are concerned about where the movie is going or why theyre marching to a song a few years after the event theyre shooting. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
'Mad Men,' 'The Wire' lead in nominations for TV Critics awards Jun 4, 2008
Paul Giamatti ("John Adams"). Jon Hamm ("Mad Men"). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Asia Argento is daddy's little film star Jun 1, 2008
A contemporary of Sofia Coppola's, Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in Bruce Paltrow's 2000 movie "Duets." Co-starring along with Paul Giamatti and Huey Lewis (yep, Huey Lewis), she played a passable singer in the second, and last, movie directed by her father, a longtime TV producer and director. Like Sofia Coppola, Gwyneth Paltrow also has a brother who's a filmmaker; Jake Paltrow recently directed his sister in "The Good Night.". (Boston Globe)
Saved by a water nymph May 16, 2008
The swimming pool is in an apartment complex managed by Paul Giamatti, who is ever so much better here than he is in, say, "The Illusionist" or "John Adams." The sprite comes complete with legend, that she and the world both can be saved only by a collection of heroes who do not know they are heroes, including people called in the fairy tale the Guardian, the Guild and the Interpreter. There are many likely suspects: Bill Irwin, Mary Beth Hurt, Bob Balaban, Jeffrey Wright (unrecognizable as... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stone's Bush Revealed May 9, 2008
EW claims that Stone wouldn't comment on rumors that Paul Giamatti -- yes, John Adams himself -- is in the running to play Vice-President Dick Cheney. W could open in time for the November presidential election. (IGN FilmForce)
What made Shyamalan part ways with Disney? May 6, 2008
At the centre of his dispute with Disney, the $70-million movie is a scary fantasy that stars Paul Giamatti as an apartment building superintendent who rescues a sea nymph he finds in his swimming pool. Disney production president Nina Jacobson who shepherded his four Disney films, including Unbreakable, Signs and The Village over six years, gets the worst drubbing in the book. (Hindustan Times)
Smart career move Apr 19, 2008
A TEXAN by both birth and nature, Thomas Haden Church doesn't hesitate to acknowledge his good fortune in being cast opposite Paul Giamatti in Sideways, the rueful, incisive 2004 comedy that took him out of semi-retirement and into the year's best-reviewed movie. With the success of Alexander Payne's film the former sitcom star has had his pick of roles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Film buffs flock to Full Frame Apr 6, 2008
Accompanying him were Christopher Trumbo, the son whose play inspired the movie, and actress Joan Allen, who serves as one of many actors (including Michael Douglas, Liam Neeson and Paul Giamatti) who recite Trumbo's library of letters throughout the film. The following night, renowned photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders showed off his film, "The Black List," where African-Americans such as Chris Rock, Vernon Jordan, Colin Powell and Sean Combs are interviewed on race in America. (News & Observer)
Mirren set for role as Mrs Tolstoy Apr 2, 2008
James McAvoy, British thesp Anne-Marie Duff (Shameless) and Paul Giamatti are also joining the cast. The Last King of Scotland star has been cast as Tolstoy's nave private secretary, while Duff - McAvoy's off-screen partner - will portray Tolstoy's daughter, Sasha. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
