She was determined to get 'Unhitched' Feb 27, 2008
Actor Paul Sorvino, who was in town for the International Boston Seafood Show, dined at Rocca before departing, and regaled diners with "O Solo Mio.". Harvard picks Hancock The Harvard Foundation yesterday announced it's chosen Grammy winner Herbie Hancock as its 2008 Artist of the Year. (Boston Globe)
Sorvino accounts for film costs with document Feb 27, 2008
The document also shows that actor/director Paul Sorvino and a family member who worked on the film received thousands of dollars more than he previously said they would, although Mr. Sorvino explained they were being reimbused for out-of-pocket expenses ... The document also shows that actor/director Paul Sorvino and a family member who worked on the film received thousands of dollars more than he previously said they would, although Mr. Sorvino explained they were being reimbused for... (Scranton Times, PA)
Love among the stars Feb 26, 2008
Sorvino's taste for seafoodWhat was Paul Sorvino doing at the International Boston Seafood Show ... The actor was in town with his Gourmet Maryland Style Crab Cakes and Wild American Shrimp, the latest and greatest that Paul Sorvino Foods Inc. has to offer. (Boston Globe)
Sorvino produces 95-page ledger for commissioners Feb 23, 2008
Actor/director Paul Sorvino never disputed that the county had a right to the information, but took umbrage with the public way in which the majority commissioners handled their request. Mr. Washo and Mr. O Brien released a copy of the letter asking for a complete accounting of the county s investment to local media outlets, rather than personally calling Mr. Sorvino. (Scranton Times, PA)
Ashanti Snaps In TV-Inspired 'The Way That I Love You' Video Feb 22, 2008
In the video for Ashanti's debut single, "Foolish," the singer re-created the plot from the gangster flick "Goodfellas," with Terrence Howard, Ja Rule and Irv Gotti filling in for Ray Liotta, Paul Sorvino and Robert De Niro. Now the Long. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Pennsylvania county to Sorvino: Where's the film? Feb 19, 2008
First-time director Paul Sorvino doesn't understand why his investors are so jittery. More than two years ago, Lackawanna County agreed to partner with Sorvino on The Trouble with Cali, an independent film the GoodFellas star is producing and directing in northeastern Pennsylvania. (USA Today -- Life)
Pa. to Sorvino: Where's film? Feb 18, 2008
text size Paul Sorvino works on the set Dec. 6, 2006 during filming of "The Trouble with Cali" at the Pocono Mountain Municipal Airport in Mount Pocono, Pa ... - First-time director Paul Sorvino doesn't understand why his investors are so jittery. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The Trouble with ‘Kelly’ Feb 17, 2008
The Trouble with Kelly 02/17/2008 Paul Sorvino was furious. NC-17-going-on-35 furious. (Scranton Times, PA)
Buzz Briefs: Paul Sorvino, Bai Ling Feb 16, 2008
Paul Sorvino (AP Photo/Tobin Grimshaw, File). (CBS/AP) Paul Sorvino Fights For Horses ... Paul Sorvino is among the celebrities who are fighting for national legislation to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption and the transport of horses for slaughter, according to report by WJZ.com. (CBS News)
Pa. county has second thoughts about investment in Sorvino film Feb 16, 2008
First-time director Paul Sorvino doesn t understand why his investors are so jittery ... Paul Sorvino s not to blame, said O Brien. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Riot Erupts During Dead Presidents Concert Feb 16, 2008
Paul Sorvino supports legislation to keep horses from slaughterhouses. Bai Ling arrested for shoplifting. (KWTX.com, TX)
Movie trouble not just with Cali Feb 13, 2008
Mr. Sorvino said he is disturbed by the manner in which questions have been raised about the use of $500,000 in county government money to produce his as-yet-unreleased movie, The Trouble with Cali including an editorial cartoon by John Cole of The Times-Tribune that appeared on this page Feb. 1. This drama, however, is a simple matter of accountability for public money. (Scranton Times, PA)
Sorvino: I’m rethinking film studio Feb 12, 2008
Sorvino: I m rethinking film studio BY GRETCHEN M. WINTERMANTELSTAFF WRITER 02/12/2008 Paul Sorvino said he is reconsidering putting his film studio in Lackawanna County because recent publicity regarding The Trouble With Cali has left him wondering if it s worth it ... Mr. Cordaro said he had jokingly asked actor/director Paul Sorvino for the title. (Scranton Times, PA)
Those championship Royals Feb 2, 2008
Starring Robert Mitchum, Martin Sheen, Paul Sorvino, Bruce Dern and Stacy Keach, the story dealt with the reunion of five men 25 years after they won the Pennsylvania high school basketball title. Several months later, Scranton hosted another championship season. (Scranton Times, PA)
Lights! Camera! Accountability! Jan 31, 2008
01/31/2008 Lackawanna County s government meandered into the movie business in 2005 by financing The Trouble with Cali, a film written, produced and directed by Paul Sorvino. The $500,000 put up by the county was believed to represent about 62 percent of the movie s funding. (Scranton Times, PA)
Commissioners to Sorvino: Where did $500G go? Jan 30, 2008
The majority commissioners have requested a detailed account of how actor/director Paul Sorvino spent $500,000 in county money for his movie, The Trouble With Cali. When Mr. Sorvino first approached the county for funding in 2005, the majority commissioners said, the idea was that Lackawanna County which has a 62 percent investment in the film would receive a return on the $500,000 investment. (Scranton Times, PA)
For incumbents in election years, check really in mail Nov 3, 2007
The governor loves passing out checks, but even if he did say he would get $6 million eventually for that movie studio Mr. Cordaro envisions for actor/director Paul Sorvino, Mr. Rendell hasn t actually shown up with any money this time. No joint appearance with Mr. Cordaro and Mr. Munchak announcing the Sorvino money, either. (Scranton Times, PA)
Paris Hilton Is Addicted To Drugs, Organs In Macabre Musical 'Repo! The Genetic Opera' Oct 31, 2007
A throng of bizarrely attired extras (lots of leather and fishnets, midgets and clowns like you might imagine at Marilyn Manson's birthday party) stood in rows outside a steel gate, cheering as veteran actor Paul Sorvino lip-synced a tune welcoming them inside for the film's climactic opera performance. "I can get down," the 68-year-old "Goodfellas" star laughed. (VHI.com -- Music News)
A worn-down diva reclaims her dignity Oct 28, 2007
Paul Sorvino recently used me, and he called me the next day, as promised. Sounds like you re finally gaining some ground. (Scranton Times, PA)
Film guidelines spur applications Oct 18, 2007
Meanwhile, the Senate is moving at its own pace on a capital budget bill to provide state aid for bricks-and-mortar projects like the film studio that actor/director Paul Sorvino wants to build in Lackawanna County. The former Corning Inc. optics plant is being considered as a studio location. (Scranton Times, PA)
Casting call for Paris Hilton flick Oct 15, 2007
They get to watch Paris Hilton film her musical screen debut in the goth-rock opera, alongside opera star Sarah Brightman (Phantom of the Opera) and Paul Sorvino (Law & Order). They also get lunch. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
NOVEMBER SHOWDOWN Oct 14, 2007
The tax hike covered the deficit, and included new money for the county's library system and support for arts and culture that went to the Everhart Museum and Scranton Cultural Center, public murals, a commercial film directed by actor Paul Sorvino and other projects. They also more than doubled the county's long-term debt to more than $200 million to meet other obligations - the county's share of funding for the new terminal at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, the renovation of... (Scranton Times, PA)
Film studio hinges on Senate Oct 13, 2007
"We think Paul Sorvino has the ability to bring not only his own films, but other films here to the Scranton area," Mr. Rendell said after speaking at the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. "We think because of its proximity to New York, Scranton can be a very fertile market for the production of films.". (Scranton Times, PA)
Commissioners: Record is solid Oct 9, 2007
They defended their decision to give $500,000 from the fee to actor/director Paul Sorvino for his production of a movie locally. They said they expect to recoup the money and earn a profit, and view the grant as an investment that might attract a television and film production studio. (Scranton Times, PA)
Paris Hilton will pack her bags for Rwanda Oct 2, 2007
Hilton co-stars with Paul Sorvino and Alexa Vega in "Repo! The Genetic Opera," a movie about organ harvesting. The horror rock opera, based on a stage musical, is set in a plague-ravaged future where people can purchase new organs on the installment plan from a corporation called Geneco. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Paris to visit Rwanda as part of post-jail effort Sep 27, 2007
Hilton co-stars with Paul Sorvino and Alexa Vega in Repo. The Genetic Opera, a movie about organ harvesting. (MSNBC -- News)
REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA: Principal Photography Underway On Twisted Pictures' And Lionsgate's Musical Thriller Sep 24, 2007
International recording artist/performer Sarah Brightman (making her feature film debut), Anthony Head ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), Paris Hilton ("House of Wax"), Bill Moseley ("Halloween," "The Devil's Rejects"), Paul Sorvino ("The Cooler," "Goodfellas"), and Alexa Vega ("Spy Kids") make up the production's beloved band of misfits in this incarnation. Bousman is a longtime member of the Twisted Pictures and Lionsgate families, having directed the past three installments of their wildly... (Canada Newswire)
Rosie ODonnell: Shocking Revelations in New Book Sep 13, 2007
Her co-stars are Paul Sorvino (this is a shame) and Andrew Lloyd Webber s ex-wife, Sarah Brightman. The director, Darren Lynn Bousman, was responsible for Saw II, Saw III and Saw IV. It sounds like a perfect Golden Globe nominee and just right for a feature in InStyle. (Fox News)
The Cordaros Sep 12, 2007
With the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees hat pulled down tight, no one notices he looks just like Paul Sorvino. A few beats later, another shady stranger enters, takes a seat at the counter and orders onion rings with extra gravy. (Scranton Times, PA)
Bright lights beckon many Local studio proponents need to develop plans Aug 23, 2007
Actor Paul Sorvino has said he is interested in developing a studio in Lackawanna County, where he recently produced what he has called a small film funded mostly with $500,000 from the county government. He has met with Gov. Ed Rendell on the idea. (Scranton Times, PA)
Paris Hilton May Go Greener Aug 22, 2007
Will Co-Star With Paul Sorvino And Alexa Vega in "Repo! The Genetic Opera". Heiress Asking $4. (CBS News)
Miller bust at foundry for casting Aug 17, 2007
More than three and a half years after its initial announcement, Paul Sorvino s Jason Miller memorial sculpture appears to be nearing its final stages. During a phone interview from Los Angeles this week, the actor, filmmaker and sculptor said he had just sent the clay model of what will be a 20-inch bust of Mr. Miller off to a foundry in Burbank, Calif. (Scranton Times, PA)
Hilton lands role in musical Aug 7, 2007
The socialite, actress and singer will star alongside 'Spy Kids' star Alexa Vega and 'Goodfellas' actor Paul Sorvino in 'Repo. The Genetic Opera. (Ireland Online)
Paris Hilton wins musical role Aug 6, 2007
The hotel heiress apparently beat more than 30 competitors at audition to win the part alongside Alexa Vega (Spykids) and Paul Sorvino (Goodfellas). Her role will demand singing in styles from rock to opera and Hilton is said to have impressed with her vocal skills. (Digital Spy)
Paris gets movie role Aug 1, 2007
Hilton will co-star with Paul Sorvino and Alexa Vega in "Repo! The Genetic Opera," which begins shooting in September in Canada, Hilton's publicist, Elliot Mintz, said Tuesday. It will be Hilton's first role since she completed a 23-day stay in jail for violating probation in an alcohol-related reckless driving case, Mintz said. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Mr. Smithee digs in to films that feature food Aug 1, 2007
"GoodFellas" (1990) -- While in jail, mob heavyweight Paulie (Paul Sorvino) uses a razor blade to delicately carve ultra-thin slices of garlic. It's the start of a perfect Italian meal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Paris to star in organ-harvesting movie musical Aug 1, 2007
Hilton will co-star with Paul Sorvino and Alexa Vega in "Repo! The Genetic Opera," which begins shooting in September ... Hilton will co-star with Paul Sorvino and Alexa Vega in Repo. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Paris Hilton 'to make singing comeback in futuristic rock musical' Jul 31, 2007
The reality TV star has signed up to play the daughter of an organ transplant magnate played by Paul Sorvino, the magazine reported. Repo. (BBC News -- Americas)
Paris Hilton poses for 'Repo' gig Jul 30, 2007
Hilton has joined Alexa Vega and Paul Sorvino in the cast of "Repo! The Genetic Opera," a full-blown musical thriller co-financed by "Saw" makers Twisted Pictures and Lionsgate. Darren Lynn Bousman, director of three "Saw" films, including the fourth entry, which opens Oct. 26, has spent several years working on the movie version of an opera hatched with screenwriter-composers Darren Smith and Terrance Zdunich. (Variety)
You Both Stink Jul 26, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007 Last Update: 06:05 AM EDT. IT'S BEST TO STAY ON HIS GOOD SIDE. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Beauty and the poor quarterback Jul 19, 2007
A new line of business"Goodfellas" guy Paul Sorvino was at Abe & Louie's in the Back Bay last night to talk about one of his passions -- food. The former "Law & Order" star was on hand to launch his new Paul Sorvino Foods, which will be sold to restaurants and at grocery stores. (Boston Globe)
Full Story Jul 19, 2007
" After Amanda canceled the check her dad had written, the waste haulers warned on Tuesday that the manure would be returned - and a few hours later, they made good on the threat. A livid Paul Sorvino, who once played a detective on "Law & Order," phoned JBD and left a terse voice message, stating, "I think that makes us even. We could have a serious civil suit. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Budget gets lawmakers OK Jul 17, 2007
Filmmaker Paul Sorvino could apply a tax credit to cover 25 percent of costs for a movie shot mainly in Pennsylvania, for example. Salary costs are exempt. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Black belt brings martial arts tourney to Bayside Jul 13, 2007
Banks taught the likes of Louis Armstrong, Paul Sorvino and Muhammad Ali at his school and in 1966 launched the Oriental World of Self-Defense, a popular event that was televised on ABC in 1974. His Oriental World of Self-Defense show has attracted fighting greats like Chuck Norris of "Walker, Texas Ranger" fame. (Bayside Times, NY)
Actor Paul Sorvino's daughter in horse manure dispute Jul 12, 2007
Thursday 12 July, 2007. Horses manure, to be exact. (NEPA News, PA)
Putting arts under big tent Jul 2, 2007
Whether the county s contribution of $500,000 to actor Paul Sorvino s locally produced movie project is a sound investment is an open question. Commissioner Robert Cordaro contends that it could lead to the development of a permanent film industry in the county, and Mr. Sorvino has lobbied the state government for development funds for a studio and for a tax exemption for movie development akin to that in California. (Scranton Times, PA)
Amphitheater roof will be fixed with county funding Jun 29, 2007
The structure has been used for a number of events, including A Taste of Scranton, a fundraiser held last year which featured a silent art auction attended by Gov. Ed Rendell, actor Paul Sorvino and others. The Scranton Public Theater, which also used the amphitheater for plays and concerts, was forced to relocate its events to the Scranton Cultural Center. (Scranton Times, PA)
Study shows county benefited $17 million from arts, culture Jun 28, 2007
He highlighted the study results while proclaiming the county s spending of $500,000 on a movie produced by actor Paul Sorvino, The Trouble with Cali, as perhaps the beginning of a local film industry. The film investment produced nationwide free publicity when a recent New York Times style-section story focused on Mr. Sorvino and his film, he said. (Scranton Times, PA)
Sorvino pushes filmmaker tax credit Jun 27, 2007
With theatrical flair, actors, directors and stagehands held a rally at the Capitol to push for companion bills in the House and Senate to provide an uncapped 25 percent film tax production credit to producers with budgets greater than $2 million and grants from a $15 million pool for small independent producers. Supporters hope the bills can win final passage this week along with an appropriation in the 2007-08 budget. (Scranton Times, PA)
Another mob hit on the way? Jun 13, 2007
Named an honorary Lackawanna County Sheriff a year ago, Mr. Castelluccio is working on several film projects, including a supporting role in actor Paul Sorvino s upcoming Scranton-filmed project, The Trouble With Cali. While thousands of fans flooded HBO with complaints about the final scene, Mr. Castelluccio said the producer did what was best for the show and its legion of fans. (Scranton Times, PA)
'NSYNC, Backstreet Boys Relics To Be Sold In Lou Pearlman Auction Jun 13, 2007
The ranges from the mundane to the bizarre (hundreds of pieces of office furniture; electronics; airplane parts; lava lamps; 80,000 microphones; gold and platinum records from 'NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, O-Town, LFO, Aaron Carter and Take 5; a key to the city of Orlando; a ping-pong table; an oxygen tank; and signed basketballs from 2000's "Longshot," the flop movie co-written by Pearlman starring Paul Sorvino and Antonio Sabato Jr.). In what investigators call a classic pyramid scheme, Pearlman... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Filmmaker bill could promote local studio Jun 9, 2007
Mike Sturla, R-Lancaster, would provide a 25 percent state film production tax credit to big-budget productions such as filmmaker Paul Sorvino. Mr. Sorvino wants to make Scranton the home base for his Miranda Films and build a production studio where other producers can shoot Pennsylvania-based films. (Scranton Times, PA)
NEWS UPDATES May 20, 2007
One year after Lackawanna County gave filmmaker Paul Sorvino $500,000 to produce The Trouble with Cali, filming is complete, and the star is seeking state assistance for a movie studio in the area. The movie, shot at locations around Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania last winter, included extended filming at a house on Clay Avenue in Scranton s Hill Section. (Scranton Times, PA)
Bizarre primary on tap May 13, 2007
Believes it was irresponsible to spend $500,000 on actor Paul Sorvino s movie ... Would never have given actor Paul Sorvino $500,000 for a movie or spent $18 million on a new 911 center. (Scranton Times, PA)
County in film business again May 9, 2007
The half-hour documentary, produced by Cottage Films, an independent company with local ties, will highlight local cultural and industrial developments. It will be a sister project to Miller s Tale, a film about the late local playwright and actor Jason Miller, which Cottage is producing for broadcast on PBS.. (Scranton Times, PA)
Today in History April 13 Apr 13, 2007
Actor Paul Sorvino is 68. Movie and TV composer Bill Conti is 65. (MSNBC -- Race)
THIS MORNING Feb 12, 2007
WILKES-BARRE Actor-filmmaker Paul Sorvino and Lackawanna County Commissioner Robert C. Cordaro met with Gov. Ed Rendell here Sunday evening to discuss state funding possibilities for movie production facilities in Lackawanna County. Mr. Sorvino described the talks as very positive, but said it was too soon to discuss details. (Scranton Times, PA)
Will there be room in Rendell’s budget for Sorvino’s request? Feb 11, 2007
BY ROGER DUPUIS IISTAFF WRITER 02/11/2007 Gov. Ed Rendell s proposed budget contains $20 million for film production grants, but it s unclear whether that could provide the seed money actor and filmmaker Paul Sorvino is seeking to build a film production facility in Lackawanna County. Kate Phillips, Rendell s press secretary, indicated Friday that the $20 million for film production grants is not necessarily the same thing as money to build studios. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Sorvino studio funding unclear Feb 11, 2007
Kate Phillips, Mr. Rendell s press secretary, indicated Friday that the $20 million for film production grants is not necessarily the same thing as money to build studios. And at a Jan. 26 Times-Tribune editorial board meeting, Mr. Rendell said there was no specific development money for such projects right now. (Scranton Times, PA)
Governor cautious on studio Jan 27, 2007
We have no capital redevelopment money right now, Mr. Rendell told The Times-Tribune on Friday afternoon, when asked if the state could kick in aid for Mr. Sorvino s $12 million to $15 million project. Mr. Sorvino, who last week wrapped up filming on an independent film shot mostly around Northeastern Pennsylvania, is seeking $6 million from the state money the actor says Mr. Rendell verbally committed to during a private meeting in Philadelphia three months ago. (Scranton Times, PA)
Sorvino says he acted as father, not deputy Jan 19, 2007
Ms. Sorvino hid in the bathroom and called her father, whom she described in her PFA statement to the court as Lt. Paul Sorvino of the Lackawanna County sheriff s department. Mr. Sorvino, by his own account, drove up and discovered Mr. Snee banging on the door with a skateboard. (Scranton Times, PA)
Police Chief Says Actor Paul Sorvino Was Legally Armed When He Pulled Gun During Confrontation Jan 19, 2007
Paul Sorvino starred in 1982's "That Championship Season." His film credits also include "" and "The Cooler." ... "Goodfellas" actor Paul Sorvino, who pulled a gun on his daughter Amanda's ex-boyfriend in a confrontation, was allowed to carry it and never pointed it at the man, police Chief Ken Kaplan said Wednesday ... Paul Sorvino starred in 1982's "That Championship Season." His film credits also include "Goodfellas" and "The Cooler.". (Fox News -- Life)
Vermont police defend 'Goodfellas' actor Sorvino in gun incident, say he had right to carry weapon Jan 18, 2007
-- "Goodfellas" actor Paul Sorvino, who pulled a gun on his daughter's former boyfriend in a confrontation, was allowed to carry it and never pointed it at the man, according to Police Chief Ken Kaplan ... Paul Sorvino, a deputy sheriff in Pennsylvania, is entitled to carry a weapon from state to state, Kaplan said. (Boston Globe)
Sorvino OK to carry gun he showed in dispute Jan 18, 2007
Tobin Grimshaw / AP filePaul Sorvino pulled a gun on his daughter's ex-boyfriend after the man pounded on her hotel door and made threats, the daughter testified Tuesday ... - Goodfellas actor Paul Sorvino, who pulled a gun on his daughter Amandas ex-boyfriend in a confrontation, was allowed to carry it and never pointed it at the man, police Chief Ken Kaplan said Wednesday ... Paul Sorvino starred in 1982s That Championship Season. (MSNBC -- News)
New analysis concludes Napoleon died of stomach cancer, not arsenic poisoning Jan 18, 2007
"Devlin faces arraignment Thursday in the Jan. 8 kidnapping of Ben, of Beaufort, Mo. Shawn was abducted Oct. 6, 2002. Both boys were found Friday at Devlin's apartment in the St. Louis suburb of Kirkwood.10,000 Burning Man tickets go in first 90 minutes of online salesRENO, Nev. (AP) -- Some 10,000 tickets were sold in the first 90 minutes they went on sale online Wednesday for the 22nd annual Burning Man counterculture arts festival in the Black Rock Desert, sponsors said.The first 10,000... (North County Times)
