Emmys credibility down to The Wire, again Jul 18, 2008
Lead actress, dramaGlenn Close, Damages; Sally Field, Brothers and Sisters; Mariska Hargitay, Law and Order: SVU; Holly Hunter, Saving Grace; Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer. Talk about your battle of movie stars. (MSNBC -- News)
Historic nominees Jul 18, 2008
Mad Men, Damages make Emmy history - Television- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- News)
MORE: Cable newbies join party Jul 18, 2008
They joined Sally Field of ABC's Brothers & Sisters and Mariska Hargitay of NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. And cable dominated the list of drama actor hopefuls: Mad Men's Jon Hamm, Gabriel Byrne of HBO's In Treatment, Bryan Cranston of AMC's Breaking Bad and Michael C. Hall of Showtime's Dexter joined perennial James Spader of ABC's Boston Legal and Hugh Laurie of House. (USA Today -- Life)
AMC series' earn 20 Emmy nominations Jul 18, 2008
Close s competition for lead drama actress honors includes 2007 winner Sally Field for Brothers & Sisters, Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer, Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Holly Hunter, Saving Grace. Actresses nominated for best comedy series were Tina Fey of 30 Rock, the series she created; last year s honoree America Ferrera of Ugly Betty, Christina Applegate, Samantha Who. (New Haven Register, CT)
Nominees bask in Emmy glow Jul 18, 2008
Sally Field, of ABC's "Brothers and Sisters," is also up for the lead drama actress Emmy. In her words, "It never gets old. I do, but it doesn't.". (KOLD.com, AZ)
Cable series in running for emmys Jul 18, 2008
The best-actress category included Glenn Close of "Damages" on FX, Holly Hunter of "Saving Grace" on TNT and Kyra Sedgwick of "The Closer" on TNT. The networks had Mariska Hargitay of "Law & Order: SVU" (NBC) and Sally Field of "Brothers and Sisters" (ABC). ABC had the best year of any of the broadcast networks, with many nominations in the major categories, but its two biggest shows, "Desperate Housewives" and "Grey's Anatomy," were snubbed as series, and picked up only a couple of... (International Herald Tribune)
'Mad Men,' 'Damages' make Emmy history Jul 18, 2008
Joining Hamm with lead drama acting nods were last year's winner James Spader, "Boston Legal," Bryan Cranston of "Breaking Bad," Michael C. Hall, "Dexter," Hugh Laurie, "House" and Gabriel Byrne, "In Treatment." Close's competition for lead drama actress honors includes 2007 winner Sally Field for "Brothers rs," Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer," Mariska Hargitay, "Law : Special Victims Unit" and Holly Hunter, "Saving Grace." Actresses nominated for best comedy series were Tina Fey of "30 Rock," the... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Continuereading Jul 18, 2008
Sally Field, Brothers rs. Mariska Hargitay, Law : Special Victims Unit. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Emmy Awards nominations announced Jul 18, 2008
" The nominees for outstanding lead actress in a drama are Sally Field from "Brothers & Sisters," the winner last year; Kyra Sedgwick from "The Closer;" Glenn Close from "Damages;" Mariska Hargitay from "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and Holly Hunter from "Saving Grace. " The nominees for outstanding lead actor in a comedy are Tony Shalhoub from "Monk;" Steve Carell from "The Office;" Lee Pace from "Pushing Daises;" Alec Baldwin from "30 Rock;" and Charlie Sheen from "Two and a Half Men. (Xinhuanet, China)
'Mad Men,' '30 Rock' top Emmy noms Jul 18, 2008
The nominees for best actress in a drama are Close ("Damages"), Sally Field ("Brothers and Sisters"), Mariska Hargitay ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"), Holly Hunter ("Saving Grace") and Kyra Sedgwick ("The Closer"). A number of familiar names were included among nominees for comedies. (CNN -- Showbiz)
'John Adams' Dominates Emmy Nominations Jul 17, 2008
""Mad Men" and "Damages" also made Emmy history by becoming the first basic cable shows to be nominated in the Best Drama category.Glenn Close earned a Best Actress in a Drama nomination for "Damages," along with Holly Hunter for "Saving Grace," Sally Field for "Brothers and Sisters," Mariska Hargitay for "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" and Kyra Sedgwick for "The Closer. "In the comedy category, the Best Actor nominees were Alec Baldwin for "30 Rock," Steve Carell for "The Office," Lee... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
'Mad Men,' 'Damages' make Emmy noms history Jul 17, 2008
Close's competition for lead drama actress honors includes 2007 winner Sally Field for "Brothers rs," Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer," Mariska Hargitay, "Law : Special Victims Unit" and Holly Hunter, "Saving Grace.". Actresses nominated for best comedy series were Tina Fey of "30 Rock," the series she created; last year's honoree America Ferrera of "Ugly Betty," Christina Applegate, "Samantha Who?" and Mary-Louise Parker, "Weeds.". (The Trentonian, NJ)
Scoop video: Dark Knights real win Jul 16, 2008
Can Glenn Close beat out Sally Field for best actress in a drama. One writer makes his Emmy-nomination predictions. (MSNBC -- News)
Emmy's list Jul 15, 2008
Sally Field continues to be one of the few reasons to stay with the increasingly sudsy Brothers & Sisters. Already an Emmy winner (for ER), Field is a virtual lock for another Emmy nod. (Canada.com)
`It's a puzzle': Loy Norrix graduate puts together movies Jul 13, 2008
As luck would have it, the movie ``Murphy's Romance,'' featuring Sally Field and James Garner, was being filmed in Arizona and was in need of a crew and extras. Rogers became the extras coordinator for the Warner Bros. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Ambitious spider deserves to keep its web awhile Jul 13, 2008
After the fearless union leader made famous in the award-winning movie starring Sally Field. Because like her namesake, this spider is persistent. (San Francisco Chronicle)
George Clooney plays peacemaker Jul 6, 2008
They include movie greats Tom Hanks, Sally Field and Kevin Spacey. The conflict has been fought in the newspapers and by press releases and by phone calls to union members. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Will Smith and other actors sound off on a potential SAG strike Jul 3, 2008
Many bigger-name thesps, such as Amy Brenneman, Ron Livingston, Tom Hanks, Sally Field, Jack Nicholson, and George Clooney have been vocal about the circumstances; some have even circulated petitions. EW.com correspondent Carrie Bell recently talked with Will Smith and several other actors at the premiere of Hancock, and asked them for their thoughts on a potential strike. (Entertainment Weekly)
A legend lightens up Jul 2, 2008
"And yet the notion persists that Streep is a chilly actress, a robotic performer. To be sure, that's not true of her performance in Mamma Mia!. And yet Donna is also hardly the kind of tough, complex, challenging woman whom actors of Streep's generation revelled in playing in the 1970s and 1980s. Hollywood has stopped putting intelligent, difficult women on screen. As Haskell points out, time was when Sigourney Weaver, Jane Fonda, Sally Field, Sissy Spacek and Meryl Streep played... (guardian.co.uk)
Viagra introduces its latest celebrity backer: the devil Jul 2, 2008
Jack Nicholson feels betrayed by Tom Hanks; Ben Stiller has fallen out with Sally Field; James Cromwell can't believe what Viggo Mortensen has been saying and George Clooney wishes everyone could just be friends. Saturday, 28 June 2008. (Yahoo News -- Men's Health)
Buzz Transcript Jul 1, 2008
With Tom Hanks and Sally Field on its side, AFTRA wants members to ratify its deal and move on. And with Jack Nicholson and Sandra Oh on its side, SAG thinks its rival union has negotiated a bum deal and wants to hang on for a better one. (Forbes -- Business)
Pay row threatens to hit Hollywood Jun 30, 2008
Among the actors already signed on to the project are Tom Hanks, Kevin Spacey, Sally Field, Alec Baldwin, Jack Nicholson, Ben Stiller, Martin Sheen and Viggo Mortensen. The latest recruit is George Clooney, who proclaimed his devotion to the actors' cause with the release of a letter on Thursday. (Guardian Unlimited)
Critic's corner Jun 27, 2008
This year, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation pays tribute to Janet Jackson, Rufus Wainwright, Herb Ritts, "Brothers & Sisters," "Ugly Betty," and Bravo's own "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List." Among the guests: Sally Field, T.R. Knight, Rachel Griffiths, Sarah Silverman, and Jimmy Kimmel. The Family Stone 9 p.m., FXSJP with SAD.. (Boston Globe)
Reality Bites Jun 27, 2008
Lots of actors, including Tom Hanks and Sally Field, support the AFTRA deal. Others, including Jack Nicholson and Sandra Oh, back SAG.. (Slate)
Ya'll come! MAC cast takes on girl power - Southern style Jun 25, 2008
The show was made into a movie with Julia Roberts as daughter Shelby and Sally Field as her mother. Their roller coaster relationship is played out in the MAC production by real-life mom and daughter, Morgan and Dawn Fuemmeler. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
AFTRA ballots due July 8th Jun 24, 2008
Over the weekend, SAG ramped up its anti-AFTRA campaign with automated phone calls from former SAG president Ed Asner asking for a no vote from the 44,000 SAG members, while AFTRA added Sally Field and former SAG president William Schallert, in addition to the previously announced Tom Hanks (Daily Variety, June 23), to its list of endorsers, who have warned that SAG's efforts will probably lead to a strike. Field and Amy Brenneman spearheaded an unsuccessful move earlier this year to persuade... (Variety)
Film's On-Screen Transformations Jun 22, 2008
Sally Field shows many sides in Sybil (1976), Ellen Page goes from wide-eyed na f to crazy-scary faster than you can dial the To-Catch-a-Predator hotline in Hard Candy (2005), and Jeff Bridges undergoes a Tony Stark-like transformation in The Fisher King (1991). Movies are all about transformation, whether of character or circumstance. (Suite101.com)
Unions don't take root here Jun 22, 2008
You remember "Norma Rae," the 1979 movie starring Sally Field, about how a textile worker disturbed about Dickensian working conditions organized a successful union vote despite fierce company opposition. Norma Rae was based on Crystal Lee Sutton, a $2. (News & Observer)
Dialing up the intensity Jun 16, 2008
Such as it was, the NBA's VIP guest list included "He Got Game" duo Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, who were no doubt rooting for Ray Allen even if they like the Lakers better; Spike's brother Malcolm Lee; Sean "Diddy" Combs; Sally Field; Jack Nicholson; Lou Adler; Lionel Richie; Chili Peppers bassist Flea and bandmate Anthony Kiedis; Spanish basketball sensation Ricky Rubio; Bob Dylan's oldest son, filmmaker Jesse Dylan; NBA alum Spencer Haywood; and Grammy-winning singer Ashanti, who said she... (Boston Globe)
Who will make Emmy happy? Jun 13, 2008
Glenn Close, Damages, FX Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer, TNT Sally Field, Brothers & Sisters, ABCEllen Pompeo, Grey's Anatomy, ABCConnie Britton, Friday Night Lights, NBC. There aren't as many women to choose from in drama as there are men, but boy, are the ones we have great. (USA Today -- Life)
CBS' "Sybil" worthy remake of Sally Field classic Jun 8, 2008
CBS' "Sybil" worthy remake of Sally Field classic ... That stunning telecast won Sally Field a well-deserved Emmy as the woman with (at least) 16 personalities, and it gave Joanne Woodward one of her plummiest roles as the doctor who helps put the tortured young woman somewhat back together again. (Reuters)
In remake of 'Sybil,' less depth and less personality Jun 7, 2008
The motive behind a remake is usually related to the marketability of the familiar brand name - selling this fall's "90210," for example, has already been a breeze for the CW. The motive behind CBS's remake of "Sybil," the haunting 1976 TV movie that established Sally Field as more than a sitcom-weight performer, is hazier. Why bother taking on a classic with limited popular potential when the remake is doomed to pale creatively next to the original. (Boston Globe)
Evolution of Women Heroes in Film Jun 4, 2008
This is mainly an issue in fiction; real-life heroines are abundant, from Elizabeth I to Madame Curie to Norma Rae to Karen Silkwood (all Oscar nominated roles, with a win for Sally Field). The female hero in American film has evolved from villainess to sexpot to superhero, shepherded by a select number of male filmmakers. (Suite101.com)
Familiar Faces Or Fresh Blood? Jun 2, 2008
Other potential nominees for actress in a drama include last years winner, Sally Field, from Brothers rs, as well as Golden Globe winner Kyra Sedgwick for TNTs The Closer and heavyweights Glenn Close for Damages and Holly Hunter for TNTs Saving Grace. . (TVweek.com)
The hairdresser continues to play a key part in films Jun 1, 2008
Jackson's character could curse up a storm but was twice as melodrama-prone as Sally Field. Tyra Ferrell plays Jackson's ferocious boss in that movie, and it'd be great to see what would happen if she opened a shop across the street from Truvy's. (Boston Globe)
IRS Worker Accused Of Snooping In Celeb Files May 30, 2008
The U.S. Attorney's Office says John Snyder, 56, used an IRS database to look up information about Kevin Bacon, Alec Baldwin, Sally Field, Chevy Chase, Tara Reid and other actors. Snyder is also accused of accessing information on Bengals Coach Marvin Lewis and former Reds players. (WKRC.com, OH)
Stars pay tribute to late Pollack May 29, 2008
Actress Sally Field described being directed by Pollack in the film Absence of Malice as "a great gift" ... " Paul Newman co-starred with Sally Field in Absence of Malice and said Pollack was "a very special person". "But the thing that impressed me was that he was special enough so that he didn't have to think that he was," he said. Pollack directed Dustin Hoffman in the 1982 film Tootsie Pollack directed Nicole Kidman in The Interpreter - the first film shot at UN headquarters. "He was... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Sydney Pollack dies at 73 May 28, 2008
"Other A-listers Pollack directed include Sally Field and Paul Newman in "Absence of Malice," Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn in "The Interpreter," Robert Mitchum in "The Yakuza," Tom Cruise in "The Firm," and Redford in seven films: "This Property Is Condemned," ''Jeremiah Johnson," ''Three Days of the Condor," ''The Way We Were" with Barbra Streisand, "The Electric Horseman," ''Out of Africa" and "Havana. " In later years, Pollack, who stood over six feet tall and had a striking presence on... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Legendary director Sydney Pollack dies May 28, 2008
Pollack also produced nearly 50 films, including 1981's "Absence of Malice," which starred Paul Newman and Sally Field, and 1999's "The Talented Mr. Ripley," which starred Matt Damon. "Having the opportunity to know Sydney and work with him was a great gift in my life," Field said in a statement, according to the AP. "He was a good friend and a phenomenal director and I will cherish every moment that I ever spent with him.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
COLUMN: Here we go again as Hollywood overdoes it -- and I'll be there May 27, 2008
One of my favorite films is Murphy s Romance (James Garner, Sally Field). I think they kiss maybe once or twice in the movie, but there s plenty of romance in it just the old-fashioned kind that doesn t have to be trumpeted from the rooftops in order to seem valid. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Oscar-Winning Director and Actor Sydney Pollack Dead at 73 May 27, 2008
Pollack's movies frequently had some of Hollywood's top actors: "Absence of Malice" with Sally Field and Paul Newman, "The Yakuza" with Robert Mitchum, "Three Days of the Condor" with Redford, and "The Firm" with Tom Cruise, among others. "Having the opportunity to know Sydney and work with him was a great gift in my life," Field said in a statement. (Fox News)
Oscar winner Sydney Pollack dies of cancer at 73 in LA May 27, 2008
The list of actors he directed reads like a who's who of Hollywood A-listers: Sally Field and Paul Newman in "Absence of Malice," Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn in "The Interpreter," Robert Mitchum in "The Yakuza," Tom Cruise in "The Firm," and Robert Redford in "Three Days of the Condor," and other big-name actors in other films. "Having the opportunity to know Sydney and work with him was a great gift in my life," Field said in a statement. (Santa Maria Times)
Sydney Pollack May 27, 2008
And Absence of Malice (1981) was a run of the mill vehicle for Newman and Sally Field focusing on investigative journalism. Pollack's Oscar-laden Out of Africa typified the best of his work. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Actor Sydney Pollack Dead May 27, 2008
" got several nominations, including best director nods. Pollack's movies frequently had some of Hollywood's best actors: "Absence of Malice" with Sally Field and Paul Newman, "The Yakuza" with Robert Mitchum, "Three Days of the Condor" with Robert Redford, and "The Firm" with Tom Cruise, among others. In later years, he devoted increasing time to acting, appearing in Woody Allen's "Husbands and Wives," Robert Altman's "The Player," Robert Zemeckis' "Death Becomes Her," and Stanley Kubrick's... (WTVR.com, VA)
Abrahamson: Hamm's injury overshadows Sender's win May 25, 2008
He also said, "It's really fun because I can hear the crowd screaming," Sally Field at the Oscars-style -- "they really like this.". Copyright 2008 NBC Universal. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The finale word on the TV season May 23, 2008
Some of the actors were able to cut through the chaos and find a core of truth, as Sally Field did in her pre-commitment ceremony speech. In those moments, you realize it's still a lovely family. (USA Today -- Life)
COLUMN: Here we go again as Hollywood overdoes it ” and I'll be there May 22, 2008
One of my favorite films is Murphy s Romance (James Garner, Sally Field). I think they kiss maybe once or twice in the movie, but there s plenty of romance in it just the old-fashioned kind that doesn t have to be trumpeted from the rooftops in order to seem valid. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
James Garner hospitalized after stroke May 14, 2008
He has appeared in such films as The Childrens Hour, Victor/Victoria, The Great Escape and was nominated for an Oscar in 1985 as the small-town pharmacist opposite Sally Field in Murphys Romance. . (MSNBC -- News)
Newnan 'Smokey and the Bandit' fan hits road May 13, 2008
Things get complicated when the Bandit picks up a hitchhiker (Sally Field), who just left a sheriff's son at the altar. The sheriff (Jackie Gleason) and Junior (Mike Henry) go on a high-speed quest to catch the Bandit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Child 'Forrest Gump' actor leaving Army May 12, 2008
Humphreys said making "Forrest Gump" was a great experience and he fondly remembers Hanks and Sally Field, who played his mother. "Both of them were excellent people, just like you would expect them to be," he said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Critics' Picks May 10, 2008
With Kevin's weepy mom (Sally Field) and creepy brother-in-law (Rob Lowe) in attendance, this event will bridge the gap between holy matrimony and holy terror. -- James Hannaham. (Salon)
Top this: A gay ceremony on ABC's 'Brothers & Sisters' May 9, 2008
Both Sally Field (matriarch Nora) and Emily VanCamp (Rebecca) have come to set nursing colds, and producer/director Ken Olin has noticed that the other actors are avoiding hugging them on camera. Conspicuously absent from the gathering is Sarah's (Rachel Griffiths) love interest (Steven Weber), who will not return for Season 3. (USA Today -- Life)
Critic's Corner: Weekend May 2, 2008
Major developments take place Sunday, and as usual with this show, wonderful moments abound the best provided by Sally Field, Rachel Griffiths, Patricia Wettig and Emily VanCamp, as their characters work through some complicated mother-daughter issues ... Major developments take place Sunday, and as usual with this show, wonderful moments abound the best provided by Sally Field, Rachel Griffiths, Patricia Wettig and Emily VanCamp, as their characters work through some complicated mother-daughter... (USA Today -- Life)
Uncertainty as SAG negotiations end May 2, 2008
Allen and Rosenberg have been under pressure from high-profile members since the WGA strike ended, with George Clooney, Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep asking that SAG get to the table quickly; in addition, more than 1,500 members -- including Amy Brenneman and Sally Field -- petitioned unsuccessfully for SAG to limit voting on the contract to those meeting a work requirement. AFTRA has already incorporated parts of the WGA and DGA new-media deals into its network code pact, which... (Variety)
GLAAD-handing biz May 2, 2008
Others in attendance included Sally Field, T.R. Knight, Rachel Griffiths, Garry Marshall, Sarah Silverman, Jimmy Kimmel and Sharon Stone. Date in print: Tue. (Variety)
New threat emerges to Hollywood production Apr 17, 2008
Some top-earning actors, among them George Clooney and Sally Field, have already pressed Rosenberg to walk a less militant line. 1. (International Herald Tribune)
Casino is a no-no for Jefferson City Apr 14, 2008
boxergal wrote on Apr 12, 2008 6:44 PM:" And I agree. Please forgive me for acting like Sally Field in Norma Rae but this is just soooo frustrating to me. ". unreconstructed wrote on Apr 12, 2008 6:41 PM:" boxergal wrote: " Maybe this will work for ya. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
SAG spurns proposal to limit voting Apr 14, 2008
More than 1,500 members signed the petition, including Kevin Bacon, Amy Brenneman, Sally Field and Charlie Sheen. Rosenberg predicted earlier this month that the measure would not pass and labeled it ill-timed, asserting that such a move detracts from efforts to present a united front at the bargaining table. (Variety)
Rosenberg sends letter to SAG members Apr 13, 2008
SAG's national board is meeting this weekend about the proposal -- which has been backed by Amy Brennamen, Sally Field and Charlie Sheen -- but Rosenberg's already predicted the measure won't pass. He's also criticized those who have boosted the idea, saying that the initiative is divisive at a time when SAG needs to present a united front. (Variety)
CBS reporter Sharyl Attkisson tells the LA Times that it was MRC's NewsBusters blog that alerted her to Hillary Clintons bogus sniper fire story. Apr 12, 2008
"... McFadden: "As I looked at it, it's terribly sweet in so many ways, and yet, it sort of has this Sally Field quality to it. You know, 'They like me, they really like me. (MediaResearch.org)
TV 'docusoap' looking for stars in Mobile Apr 11, 2008
In "Steel Magnolias" terms, she said, invoking the well-regarded 1989 movie set in Louisiana, "you should think of a range from Julia Roberts to Sally Field to Olympia Dukakis.". In "Southern Belles," according to a news release describing the series, viewers will see the South through the eyes of women who are successfully navigating the social system and are "maybe even watching their own daughters begin to walk in their footsteps, while still being independent and forward-thinking women.". (AL.com)
It happened here, years ago Apr 10, 2008
Finally, Piggott Video Cable advertised features on HBO for the month of April, including Sheena Easton in concert and Paul Newman and Sally Field in Absence of Malice. 1988. (The Piggott Times, AR)
Studios pressure SAG with letter Apr 8, 2008
George Clooney, Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep asked SAG in mid-February to start talks ASAP; and more than 1,400 SAG members -- including Amy Brennamen, Sally Field and Charlie Sheen -- have signed a petition asking SAG leaders to limit voting eligibility among the 120,000 SAG members to those who meet specific work requirements. SAG's national board will meet Saturday to consider the petition, but Rosenberg's already proclaimed that the effort's counterproductive with negotiations... (Variety)
Under the Same Moon Apr 5, 2008
Sarcastic, put-upon Enrique, is a stand-in for the curmudgeonly woolly mammoth (Ray Romano) in Ice Age, or the snooty, ultimately helpful kitty cat (Sally Field) in The Incredible Journey cantankerous animals who guide a frisky young critter home. If Under the Same Moon is formula melodrama, the film is well acted and its lead character perceptively drawn. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
WGA, Clooney at odds over credit Apr 4, 2008
Clooney has been a vocal advocate for urging studios and unions to resolve their differences as soon as possible; he joined Tom Hanks, Sally Field and others at a testy February meeting with SAG leaders in order to urge the guild to start bargaining ASAP.. To Grant Heslov, who partners with Clooney in the production shingle Smoke House, and who was a producer with Clooney on "Leatherheads," the fi-core move was simply a reaction to a bad WGA decision. (Variety)
