Allen Goes Crazy Mar 4, 2008
Allen will also play the ex-con in question, while the impressive line-up of Ray Liotta, Carrie-Anne Moss and Kelsey Grammer are in talks to co-star. - SGranitz/WireImage. (IGN FilmForce)
Tim Allen directing first movie Mar 4, 2008
Ray Liotta, Carrie-Anne Moss, Julie Bowen and Kelsey Grammer are in negotiations to round out the cast. Allen's directing experience to date is one episode of "Home Improvement", which ran on ABC from 1991 to 1999. (Reuters)
Tim Allen to Direct and Star in Crazy on the Outside Mar 3, 2008
Tim Allen is set to star and direct the indie comedy alongside Ray Liotta, Carrie-Anne Moss, Julie Bowen and Kelsey Grammer, who are currently in negotiations. According to Variety, is an adult-themed comedy starring Allen as a parolee who finds life outside a prison cell to be much crazier once he enters his quirky sister's world. (MovieWeb)
Tim Allen's 'Crazy' gig Mar 3, 2008
Allen will star, along with Ray Liotta, Carrie-Anne Moss, Julie Bowen and Kelsey Grammer, who are all in talks. Pic's set for a March shoot in Los Angeles. (Variety)
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)
Vintage year for Italian films Feb 15, 2008
This month, Argento will be back in Turin, the region's capital, to make "Giallo," which will star Vincent Gallo, Ray Liotta and Asia Argento, produced by L.A.-based Hannibal Pictures. High-profile Italo pics that will tap into Piedmont incentives this year include Paolo Sorrentino's "Il Divo," a biopic of shady Italo elder statesman Giulio Andreotti, and Marco Bellocchio's historical psychodrama "Vincere" about Mussolini's illegitimate son. (Variety)
More news on video games Feb 12, 2008
-- Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto III holds the record for the most guest stars in a video game, including Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Liotta, Dennis Hopper, Joe Pantoliano, Kyle MacLachan and Michael Rapaport. -- The first arcade game to feature a stereo sound chip and soundtrack was Atari's Marble Madness. (USA Today -- Tech)
Whose line is it? Test your movie quote knowledge Feb 10, 2008
B. Ray Liotta as Henry Hill in Goodfellas (1990). C. John Travolta as Chili Palmer in Get Shorty (1995). (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Guinness Putting Out Book of Video-Game Records Feb 7, 2008
Its 339 voice actors include Dennis Hopper, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Liotta and Ice T.. Related. (Fox News)
Ford cracks whip again Feb 5, 2008
This year, in addition to his return in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," Ford will appear opposite Sean Penn, Ashley Judd and Ray Liotta in Wayne Kramer's immigration drama "Crossing Over." By the time 2008 comes to a close, there's a chance he'll have reclaimed his spot as the No. 1 domestic box office star of all time (he currently stands at No. 3, with $3 billion in B.O. receipts, just behind Eddie Murphy and Tom Hanks). Links posted in this story. (Variety)
IFC and Lionsgate Forge 70-Film Television Licensing Agreement, Including Oscar(R) Nominee AWAY FROM HER Jan 30, 2008
The agreement includes such other recent feature film releases from Lionsgate as the Cannes Film Festival Critics Choice award-winner BUG, teaming Ashley Judd and Harry Connick, Jr. in an electrifying performance; the inspiring PRIDE, starring Terrence Howard and Bernie Mac; the thriller SLOW BURN, starring Ray Liotta and LL Cool J; sister company Roadside Attractions' FIERCE PEOPLE, an intriguing drama starring Diane Lane, Donald Sutherland and Elizabeth Perkins; and apocalyptic thriller and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Worst Sundance Film: Sex and Self-Mutilation Jan 26, 2008
Kudos to Ray Liotta, who managed to get out of making this thing before it began. It would have topped his final scenes in Ridley Scott s Hannibal, when Anthony Hopkins dines on his brains. (Fox News)
Games-to-Film Update! Jan 22, 2008
Jason Statham stars along with Ray Liotta, Claire Forlani, Burt Reynolds (yes. John Rhys-Davies, and Ron Perlman, in the fantasy flick. (IGN FilmForce)
* OTHER RELEASES Jan 18, 2008
That hasn't stopped the critics from drawing and quartering him for this story of a farmer (Jason Statham) in medieval times who searches for his wife after she is abducted by the henchmen of a nasty wizard (Ray Liotta). The king is Burt Reynolds, by the way. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Thompson on Hollywood Jan 18, 2008
An all-star, edge-of-your-seat glimpse at the 1999 WTO demonstrations in Seattle, told from the perspective of protesters (Michelle Rodriguez, Martin Henderson, Andre Benjamin), police (Woody Harrelson, Channing Tatum), and city officials (Ray Liotta). Crawford, directed by David Modigliani. (Variety)
'King' fails to hail adoration Jan 18, 2008
Ray Liotta played Gallian, a craze-driven sorcerer who used his magic to betray an entire kingdom. He created an animal/alien army called the Krug to fight the citizens and knights of the kingdom. (East Tennessean, TN)
At the movies Jan 15, 2008
Amidst this backdrop of war in the Kingdom of Ehb, between the evil Gallian (Ray Liotta) and the ruling King Konreid (Burt Reynolds), a once simple family man named Farmer (Jason Statham) sets out to find his kidnapped wife, Solana (Claire Forlani), and avenge the death of his son, who was killed by animal warriors called Krugs. (PG-13 for intense battle sequence. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
'Bucket List' tops box office Jan 14, 2008
Loosely adapted from a vidgame, the films cast includes Jason Statham, Burt Reynolds, Leelee Sobieski, Matthew Lillard, Ray Liotta and Ron Perlman. Links posted in this story. (Variety)
Review: In The Name of the King Jan 12, 2008
Jason Statham plays a farmer named Farmer who must take on an evil wizard (Ray Liotta) and his army of half-beasts; it plays like a poor man's Lord of the Rings with hilarious dialogue, dreadful acting and the sight of Burt Reynolds as a medieval king ... "Starring: Jason Statham, Ray Liotta, Leelee Sobieski, Ron Perlman, John Rhys-Davies, Claire Forlani, Burt ReynoldsDirected by Uwe BollKristanna Loken in "In the Name of the King" (IMDB) Font:Parental advisory: mild violenceRunning time: 150... (Canada.com)
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale * Jan 11, 2008
Starring Jason Statham, Ray Liotta, Burt Reynolds ... Naked Ray Liotta spoons naked Leelee Sobieski. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Local movie reviews 01-10-2008 Jan 11, 2008
Meanwhile, villainous Gallian (Ray Liotta) sends his evil army to overthrow the rightful king (Burt Reynolds) and steal the throne. (Fandango), 2 hours, 4 minutes. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Another Boll-bustingly bad movie Jan 11, 2008
Ray Liotta as the evil wizard with the inexplicable Jersey accent who has little to do but watch events through a crystal ball and laugh maniacally by himself ... Starring: Jason Statham, Leelee Sobieski, Ray Liotta. (Winnipeg Sun)
Winter movies Jan 10, 2008
Cast includes Jason Statham, Claire Forlani, Ray Liotta, Burt Reynolds and Leelee Sobieski. JAN. 18. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tracking a tradition Dec 28, 2007
Among the most famous is Godard's ten-minute shot in "Week End" in which a couple are stranded in a traffic jam, as well as Mikhail Kalatozov's acrobatic shot in 1964's "I Am Cuba." The conclusion to Michelangelo Antonioni's "The Passenger" (1975) is revered, as is Scorsese's legendary shot in "Goodfellas" where Ray Liotta and Lorraine Bracco enter the Copacabana. Some films have attempted to push the limits of uncut film, beginning with Alfred Hitchcock's "Rope" (1948), which he had wanted to... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Click for Full Story Dec 18, 2007
Actor Ray Liotta is 52. Actor Brad Pitt is 44. (KWTX.com, TX)
More than 'Mr. Madonna' Dec 15, 2007
While fulfilling a vendetta against a casino boss (Ray Liotta), two mysterious loan sharks (Andre Benjamin and Vincent Pastore) take over Green's life, forcing him into their dirty shakedown game. At least, that's what happens on the surface. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Bee-ing SeinfeldJerry Seinfeld talks Bee Movie and about who makes him laugh Dec 14, 2007
Actor Ray Liotta and The Police star Sting are both poked fun at in Bee Movie and agreed to voice themselves. Seinfeld married in 1999 and now has three children. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Guy Ritchie Still Has High Hopes For 'Revolver' ... Just Like He Did For 'Swept Away' Dec 10, 2007
Audiences and critics weren't game for the intricately plotted (some have said incoherently plotted) Jason Statham vehicle about a gambling ex-con seeking revenge against the gangster (Ray Liotta) who murdered his sister that is half philosophy seminar, half con-man flick. Ritchie was more than happy to defend his film to MTV News, and even weighed in on "Swept Away" and the possibility of working with Madonna again (don't hold your breath). (VHI.com -- Music News)
Drink-drive deal for actress Fox Dec 9, 2007
Fox's plea deal follows the no contest plea to reckless driving that actor Ray Liotta entered earlier this week. The Goodfellas star was placed on three years' probation and ordered to enter an alcohol education programme after driving into two parked cars in February. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Royals select pitcher Ray Liotta in Rule 5 draft Dec 8, 2007
KANSAS CITY (AP) The Kansas City Royals selected left-handed pitcher Ray Liotta in the Rule 5 draft Thursday at the baseball winter meetings in Nashville, Tenn ... online_editor wrote on Dec 7, 2007 3:45 PM:" This Ray Liotta is a distant cousin of the actor with the same name. ". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Latest cartoons have something for all Dec 8, 2007
Every minute is rife with hilarity, ranging from Ray Liotta having his own honey brand to bees creating a class action lawsuit against humans. This star-studded film includes the vocal stylings of Jerry Seinfeld, Matthew Broderick, Renee Zellweger, Oprah Winfrey, Larry King (as Bee Larry King), Kathy Bates and Chris Rock. (Anchorage Daily News)
Vivica A. Fox pleads no contest to DUI Dec 8, 2007
Earlier this week, actors Kiefer Sutherland, Ray Liotta and Gary Collins pleaded no contest to resolve their DUI cases. Sutherland and Collins were sentenced to jail. (MSNBC -- News)
Liotta admits to reckless driving Dec 8, 2007
Actor Ray Liotta has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge after he drove into two parked cars, police in Los Angeles said. The Goodfellas star was placed on three years' probation and ordered to enter a 12-hour alcohol education programme, according to court documents. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Liotta Gets 3 Years Probation For Reckless Driving Plea Dec 8, 2007
LOS ANGELES -- Actor Ray Liotta has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge after police say he drove into two parked cars. Liotta, who is perhaps best known for playing gangster Henry Hill in the 1990 film "Goodfellas," entered the plea Wednesday as part of a deal with prosecutors, city attorney's office spokesman Frank Mateljan said Thursday. (Click2Houston, TX)
Ray Liotta pleads no contest Dec 7, 2007
Actor Ray Liotta has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge after police say he drove into two parked cars ... LOS ANGELES - Actor Ray Liotta has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge after police say he drove into two parked cars. (MSNBC -- News)
Ray Liotta pleads no contest to reckless driving Dec 7, 2007
LOS ANGELES (AP) It wouldn't exactly make a thug highlight reel: Ray Liotta, the actor perhaps best known as a gangster in Goodfellas, pleads no contest to reckless driving for crashing into two parked cars ... Ray Liotta was arrested in February after crashing into two parked cars. (USA Today -- Life)
Ray Liotta pleads in crash Dec 7, 2007
Ray Liotta pleads no contest in crash ... LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Actor Ray Liotta has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge after police say he drove into two parked cars. (The Palm Beach Post)
Gang Therapy Dec 7, 2007
Jason Statham, in long unwashed hair and a mangy beard, plays an ex-con with a grudge against a sleazy casino boss named Dorothy (Ray Liotta) with skin the color of duck l'orange thanks to his habit of living in a room lined with tanning bulbs. (Warning: This movie contains images of Liotta in leopard-skin briefs. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Ritchie aims 'Revolver' Dec 6, 2007
There are compelling performances from Ray Liotta as the operatically self-involved villain, as well as Jason Statham as the tormented protagonist, and Andre Benjamin and Vincent Pastore as two of his tormentors. Ritchie is not through with its central issue -- the ego. (Variety)
To bee or not to bee? Dec 2, 2007
There are big-name cameos Ray Liotta, Sting, Chris Rock, Oprah Winfrey. Well, that s one of the fun things about being me you can call anybody and they ll consider it, Seinfeld says rather nonchalantly. (Times Online)
* 'Bee Movie' generates lots of buzz Nov 30, 2007
These include Ray Liotta, who sells his own brand of honey, and Sting, whose name is obviously offensive to bees. (Both celebrities make cameo voice appearances, as does Larry King, playing a character called Bee Larry King. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Madonna to promote movie Nov 29, 2007
Revolver', which has been re-edited for its US release, stars Ray Liotta, Jason Statham, Andre Benjamin and Vincent Pastore. Pastore said, "You have to pay attention - you may have to sit through it twice to figure it out, which I just did with 'No Country for Old Men,' so it doesn't mean it's a bad movie.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
What's showing Nov 23, 2007
Starring: Annette Bening, Ray Liotta, Mark Moseley, Rip Torn, Jerry Seinfeld. Beowulf. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Bee Movie Captures First Nov 13, 2007
Oprah Winfrey voiced the role of Judge Bumbleden, Ray Liotta and musician/actor Sting played themselves in the movie, and CNN interviewer Larry King voiced a version of himself called Larry Bee King. Also, former Seinfeld cast mate Michael Richards had a cameo in Bee Movie as Bud Ditchwater. (Suite101.com)
Despite Seinfeld's absurd comic flare, 'Bee Movie' has too-familiar buzz Nov 10, 2007
There are some cute lines here and there (and some amusing cameos from Sting, Ray Liotta and Larry King) but because Bee Movie is also for kids who have never been the target audience for Seinfeld bee puns all too often prevail. Barry, a recent college graduate, could go work for the Honex Corp. alongside his nebbishy best friend, Adam (Matthew Broderick), making honey as bees have for millions of years. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
"Bee Movie" buzzes Seinfeld out of television Nov 6, 2007
He then files a lawsuit against Honey Farms, the fictitious monopoly of honey in the U.S. Cameos by "honey maker" Ray Liotta and Sting make for random, hilarious sequences during a court scene in the film. The bees are suing Sting for prejudice- his name being derogatory towards bees. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
How Denzel Washington became an American Gangster Nov 4, 2007
His co-stars included Helen Hunt, Christopher Guest and Ray Liotta. GLORY (1989). (Times Online)
Could Bee worse, could Bee better Nov 3, 2007
When Barry discovers that stolen honey is sold and consumed in massive quantities to and by humans including a Ray Liotta signature brand, one of the films few mildly amusing running gags he finds his calling in life, becoming a lawyer and taking mankind to court for putting bees in grim work camps (in a sequence that might be called Schindlers Bee List) and stealing the fruits of their labor. If kids are supposed to be the primary audience of Bee Movie, did... (MSNBC -- Movies)
Review: 'Bee Movie' Nov 3, 2007
The 10-minute courtroom scene has several good laughs at the expense of Police frontman Sting and Ray Liotta, who goes into full "Goodfellas" mode and tries to crush Barry with the 2005 Emmy he received for a guest spot on "ER" The Larry King cameo is one of the most tired cliches in movies, but Seinfeld and his writers find a way to make it seem fresh here. And Chris Rock has an unfortunately short but excellent scene as a mosquito who offers some interesting insights about his species' sexual... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Review: Bee Movie (2.5 stars) Nov 3, 2007
This is where most of the film's cameos come into play, including voice work by Oprah Winfrey, Ray Liotta, Larry King and, of course, Sting. Seinfeld has been upfront with the information that Bee Movie began more than four years ago as nothing more than a pun, and came to fruition thanks to Hollywood Rule No. 1: Never say no to Steven Spielberg. (National Post)
Seinfeld's 'Bee Movie' proves buzz-worthy Nov 2, 2007
Sting (voiced by Sting) also takes his lumps, as does actor Ray Liotta (Ray Liotta), who, for reasons unfathomable yet very funny, markets his own brand of Private Select honey in the film. Not everything works. (Boston Globe)
Click here to read the 'Bee Movie' review Nov 2, 2007
Barry B. Benson - Jerry Seinfeld Vanessa Bloome - Renee Zellweger Adam Flayman - Matthew Broderick Layton T. Montgomery - John Goodman Ken - Patrick Warburton Mooseblood - Chris Rock Janet Benson - Kathy Bates Martin Benson - Barry Levinson Bee Larry King - Larry King Ray Liotta - Ray Liotta Sting - Sting Judge Bumbleton - Oprah Winfrey Buzzwell - Larry Miller Trudy - Megan Mullally Lou Lo Duca - Rip Torn Bud Ditchwater - Michael Richards Jackson - Mario Joyner. Amiable but no more, "Bee Movie"... (Variety)
American Gangster *** Nov 2, 2007
Martin Scorsese looks to central Brooklyn, where the half-Italian, half-Irish Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) climbs through the mob in the East New York neighbourhood. He also makes trouble at Idlewild Airport in Queens (now JFK). (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Jerry Seinfeld makes 'Bee Movie' a hive full of fun Nov 2, 2007
Along with many Seinfeld-esque one-liners, audiences get references to an assortment of classic movies and guest appearances by animated versions of celebrities including Ray Liotta, Sting and Larry King. The voice cast is also top-loaded with talent, as Seinfeld and Zellweger are joined by Matthew Broderick (as Barry's best friend), Patrick Warburton (as an annoying human tennis fanatic), John Goodman (as a pompous, human attorney), and Chris Rock (as a fast-talking mosquito) and Oprah Winfrey... (Pensacola News Journal)
The Reel Queens: Mafia's greatest hits went down in Queens Oct 26, 2007
Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas" not only used a private residence at 32nd Street near 24th Avenue in Astoria as the home of mob turncoat Henry Hill (played in the film by Ray Liotta), but also shot in Long Island City, JFK International Airport in Jamaica, Astoria Studios, a Long Island Rail Road station in Richmond Hill, Woodhaven and two Maspeth restaurants - the Spartan Diner and the Clinton Diner, which was also featured this year in a smaller gangster film called "Brooklyn Rules.". And one... (Bayside Times, NY)
Common's Early Years, 1992-1997, Covered on CD From Relativity/Legacy Oct 26, 2007
His first support role was last year's Las Vegas-based action-comedy "Smokin' Aces", starring Ray Liotta and Jeremy Piven. Following his current role in "American Gangster", Common will be seen in two films next year: "The Night Watchman", a rogue cop thriller with Keanu Reeves, Hugh Laurie, and Forest Whitaker, written by James Ellroy; and "Wanted", the adaptation of the graphic comic novel, starring Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lost in showbiz Oct 26, 2007
Cats, who are pretty paranoid in the first place, go up and down the street watching the sky, a bit like Ray Liotta at the end of Goodfellas. When my boyfriend moved out, he said: "I didn't want to tell you this before but we have a lot of brown recluses on the property." "What's that?" "It's an extremely poisonous spider. I saw them by the kitchen and by the pool." Brown recluses are not very reclusive, which just doesn't seem right, as if Cedric the Entertainer were to profess shock at the... (Guardian Unlimited)
Jessica Biel is ready to 'Die a Little' Oct 24, 2007
Biel, seen most recently in "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry," is currently in production on "Powder Blue" alongside Forest Whitaker, Patrick Swayze and Ray Liotta. Gladstein's credits include "Finding Neverland," "The Nanny Diaries" and the upcoming "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" and "Killshot.". (Variety)
Want some movie drama? Cruise can help Oct 20, 2007
Starring: Harrison Ford, Sean Penn, Ray Liotta, Ashley Judd, Summer Bishil, Cliff Curtis, Alice Eve, Jaysha PatelDirector: Wayne KramerStory: Set in Los Angeles, intertwining stories explore the complications of immigration. Ford plays an immigration agent who finds out that an Iranian-American man has killed his sister after learning that shed been dating a Latino man. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Jennifer Lopez Pregnant, Can't Help New CD Oct 11, 2007
Among the famous who put in appearances are Sting, Oprah Winfrey, Larry King, Ray Liotta and even two refugees from Seinfeld s classic TV show: Michael Richards and Patrick Warburton. Oprah plays a judge, King plays himself and Sting sends himself up for his name (as well as his yoga). (Fox News)
Critic's Corner chat Oct 2, 2007
The cancellation lists are riddled with movie stars who were unable to transfer their appeal to TV (from Judy Garland and Betty Hutton to Geena Davis and Ray Liotta). Whatever one thinks of its quality, "The Office" survives because NBC's expectations in that time slot have sunk so low, the network is willing to live with numbers that would have gotten a show pulled after its first week in the old days of NBC Thursday dominance. (USA Today -- Life)
Seinfeld wows Toronto crowd, promotes 'Bee Movie' Sep 30, 2007
Not surprisingly given the mighty Spielberg-Seinfeld collaboration, "Bee Movie" boasts an all-star cast, including Chris Rock, Matthew Broderick and Kathy Bates, with funny cameos from Ray Liotta, Sting and Oprah Winfrey herself, who lends her voice as the judge who presides over Barry's attempts to sue a big honey-maker. Seinfeld has been avidly promoting the film for months, including showing up in a bumblebee costume at the Cannes film festival in May, and NBC will have a behind-the-scenes... (CTV.ca)
Biel to play Wonder Woman Sep 27, 2007
Jessica is currently shooting 'Powder Blue' with Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker and Ray Liotta. Jessica is one in a long line of stars tipped to play Wonder Woman. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Seinfeld builds buzz for Bee Movie Sep 27, 2007
Some of the guest voices include Oprah Winfrey as the judge and Ray Liotta and Sting, playing themselves, as celebrity witnesses. In Toronto to promote his new Bee Movie, Jerry Seinfeld gave the audience a taste of the observational stand-up comedy for which hes famous. (Globe and Mail)
ThinkFilm's offensive wins 'Battle' Sep 15, 2007
In addition to Townsend's offscreen partner Theron, the "Battle" ensemble includes Martin Henderson, Michelle Rodriguez, Woody Harrelson, Ray Liotta, Andre Benjamin, Rade Serbedzija and Connie Nielsen. Townsend also wrote the screenplay and produced along with Mary Aloe, Kirk Shaw and Maxime Remillard. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
