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    Fincher's 'Benjamin Button,' 'Flash of Genius'  Aug 30, 2008
    Mark Wahlberg; New Trailer; Download; 'Max Payne' trailer; variety; Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johansson, and Samuel L. Jackson star in comic mastermind Frank Miller's directorial debut. Rainn Wilson stars as an out-of-work '80's drummer who's called upon for a last-minute gig. (Variety)

    Roll out the farrell  Aug 29, 2008
    Ever since his breakthrough as the target of Kiefer Sutherland's psychopathic sniper in Phone Booth, Farrell has raced around Hollywood making police thrillers with the likes of Al Pacino (The Recruit), Samuel L. Jackson (S.W.A.T.) and Jamie Foxx (Miami Vice). He has made little-seen movies by auteurs including Terrence Malick (The New World) and Woody Allen (Cassandra's Dream) as well as being terribly miscast as the great Macedonian conqueror in Oliver Stone's big-budget debacle, Alexander. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    IF YOU LIKE ... :  Something for everyone this fall  Aug 29, 2008
    Lakeview Terrace stars Samuel L. Jackson as a monstrous neighbor who begins to terrorize a young couple who just moved in (Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington). When his harassment gets out of hand, they'd like to call the cops but he is a cop. (USA Today -- Life)

    Movie review: Uninspired ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’  Aug 29, 2008
    While the characters are made to look like their human counterparts from the past Star Wars films only Christopher Lee and Samuel L. Jackson add their distinctive voices to an otherwise uncharismatic line-up of voice-over performances. The PG-rating (predominantly earned for the violence in the battle scenes) may discourage especially young viewers and their parents from making this a first-choice at the box office. (Santa Maria Times)

    De Niro, Pacino, Wahlberg have fall thrills  Aug 28, 2008
    Sometimes the cops are good (Mark Wahlberg) and sometimes theyre bad (Samuel L. Jackson) and sometimes the gangsters (Gerard Butler) are attractive enough to get the ladies into the theater ... Samuel L. Jackson stars as a tightly wound police officer who hassles a young interracial couple next door ... Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington, Eva La Rue, Bitsie TullochDirector: Neil LaButeStory: When a young, interracial couple (Washington, Wilson) move into a new home,... (MSNBC -- Movies)

    Foxx, Downey Jr. have falls Oscar bait  Aug 28, 2008
    14)Two famous backup singers (Samuel L. Jackson and the late Bernie Mac), who havent spoken to each other in 20 years, agree to travel cross country on a tour together to honor their famous band leader. The late Isaac Hayes also appears in the film. (MSNBC -- Movies)

    Advertising: Online about to overtake radio in slow ad market  Aug 28, 2008
    Thursday August 28 2008. Europe's biggest media buyer yesterday reduced its forecasts for the global advertising market for this year and 2009 as a result of a slowdown in the US, Britain, Spain and China. (guardian.co.uk)

    Missing the mark  Aug 27, 2008
    The only facet of this movie that isn't terrible is the voice acting --- Samuel L. Jackson (Mace Windu), Anthony Richards (C-3PO) and Christopher Lee (Count Dooku) return to play their live-action characters. And the rest of the cast is ably aped by a bunch of people I've never heard of. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Highlights of Hollywood's fall, holiday schedule  Aug 25, 2008
    LAKEVIEW TERRACE: An L.A. cop (Samuel L. Jackson) harasses his new neighbors (Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington) because of their interracial relationship ... SOUL MEN: Samuel L. Jackson and the late Bernie Mac are an estranged singing duo reunited for a tribute concert ... With Samuel L. Jackson and Scarlett Johansson. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    * In Star Wars: The Clone Wars, its all about CGI  Aug 22, 2008
    STARRING: Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano), James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Dee Bradley Baker (Captain Rex/Clone Troopers), Tom Kane (Yoda), Nika Futterman (Asajj Ventress), Ian Abercrombie (Chancellor Palpatine), Coey Burton (Ziro the Hutt), Catherine Taber (Padme Amidala), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Christopher Lee (Count Dooku), Samuel L. Jackson (Mace Windu). RUNNING TIME: 95 MINUTES. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Jackson Eyeing Red Tails  Aug 21, 2008
    August 19, 2008 - During an exclusive one-on-one interview today with star Samuel L. Jackson, the actor spoke with IGN Movies about the possibility that he might re-team with Star Wars creator George Lucas for the latter's World War II production Red Tails. Lucas has long been developing Red Tails, which chronicles the exploits of the African-American war heroes known as the Tuskegee Airmen. (IGN FilmForce)

    Clear Channel recruits King of Comedy to promote MLK Memorial  Aug 20, 2008
    The company has already received commitments from singer Aretha Franklin, actors Samuel L. Jackson and Ice Cube, retired Gen. Colin Powell and journalists Al Roker and Soledad O Brien to participate in the Radiothon. The national foundation has set a total fundraising goal of $120 million to complete the project. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    Grey Goose Entertainment and Sundance Channel Announce Talent Pairings for Fourth Season of 'Iconoclasts' Premiering October 16 at 10 PM ET/PT  Aug 19, 2008
    Season one of "Iconoclasts" featured: actor Samuel L. Jackson and basketball legend Bill Russell, fashion designer Tom Ford and artist Jeff Koons, chef Mario Batali and musician Michael Stipe, producer Brian Grazer and CEO Sumner Redstone, actress Renee Zellweger and news correspondent Christiane Amanpour, and actor and environmentalist Robert Redford and actor and philanthropist Paul Newman. Season two featured: Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton; dancer Mikhail... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Bernie Mac Honored By Samuel L. Jackson, Jesse Jackson, Chris Rock, Others At Chicago Memorial  Aug 19, 2008
    Samuel L. Jackson at Bernie Mac's memorial service in Chicago Saturday (David Banks/ Getty Images). Friends and family of late comedian Bernie Mac, who , came out to celebrate his life at a memorial service held at Chicago's House of. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Respects paid to comic Bernie Mac  Aug 18, 2008
    Page last updated at 11:56 GMT, Sunday, 17 August 2008 12:56 UK. Samuel L Jackson attended the comic's funeral. (BBC News)

    Crowds for memorial to Bernie Mac in Chicago  Aug 18, 2008
    Actor Samuel L. Jackson and Mayor Richard Daley are among the speakers expected to pay tribute to Mac at the large House of Hope church on the city's South Side. Also expected to speak at the Saturday afternoon gathering are Mac's co-stars from the documentary "The Original Kings of Comedy" - Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley and Cedric The Entertainer. (KOLD.com, AZ)

    Mac Memorial  Aug 17, 2008
    Samuel L. Jackson, who co-stars with Mac in the upcoming movie "Soul Men," spoke at the church, saying he knew Mac "was having some health issues, but he always said to me every morning that he was always good.". Related. (Fox News)

    Stars Gather For Bernie Mac Memorial - ET  Aug 17, 2008
    Stars like Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson were just a couple of A-list stars on hand for the touching memorial for late comedian Bernie Mac, held today in Mac's hometown of Chicago. According to The Chicago Tribune, thousands of friends, family and fans attended the service where everyone from Mayor Richard Daley to his 'The Original Kings of Comedy' co-star Cedric the Entertainer spoke to the congregation. (WOKR13 Rochester)

    'Clone Wars' rides along at hyperspeed  Aug 16, 2008
    Featuring the voices of: Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels, Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, and James Arnold Taylor. At: Boston Common, Fenway, suburbs. (Boston Globe)

    Action-Adventure Movie Preview Fall...  Aug 16, 2008
    The Spirit s arch enemy, The Octopus (Samuel L. Jackson) plans to destroy the city while pursuing his own version of immortality. Along his crime-fighting path to The Octopus, The Spirit encounters beautiful women with various agendas who may or may not represent romantic interests for the reborn crime-fighter. (Suite101.com)

    'Clone Wars': Cartoonish, in a bad way  Aug 15, 2008
    Star Wars: The Clone Wars(* 1/2 out of four)Voices: Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, Ian Abercrombie, Tom Kane, Anthony Daniels, Christopher Lee, Samuel L. JacksonDirector: Dave FiloniDistributor: Warner Bros ... And it's pleasant to hear some of the actors reprising roles, such as Anthony Daniels as C3PO and Samuel L. Jackson as Mace Windu, but the dialogue is forgettable. (USA Today -- Life)

    Star Wars: The Clone Wars  Aug 15, 2008
    (Samuel L. Jackson and the voice of C-3PO, Anthony Daniels, also contribute. After valiantly saving a planet from separatists, Obi-Wan Kenobi (James Arnold Taylor) and Anakin Skywalker (Matt Lanter) are sent by their Jedi superiors to investigate the kidnapping of the infant son of Jabba the Hutt (Kevin Michael Richardson), the dangerously obese crime lord who controls routes that are coveted by both sides in the war. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)

    A better than expected 'Clone Wars'  Aug 15, 2008
    Cast: The voices of Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, Samuel L. Jackson, Anthony Daniels and Christopher Lee ... Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee and Anthony Daniels reprise their roles, as voices. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    'Star Wars': New chapter in the saga  Aug 15, 2008
    Christopher Lee, Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Daniels are the only actors from the previous movies who supply voices for their character (Dooku, Mace Windu and C-3PO, respectively). The major characters are given voice by people you've never heard of, but that's really not a sticking point. (Florida Times-Union)

    "Star Wars: The Clone Wars"  Aug 15, 2008
    (Lee and Samuel L. Jackson are among the few actors from the original films who agreed to do voice work for this project. . (Salon)

    A 'Star Wars' fan boy first  Aug 14, 2008
    It features the voice talent of several familiar names from the live-action films ( Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee and Anthony Daniels, who has voiced C-3PO since the original 1977 film), but most of the key roles are lesser-know replacements. If the film is a success, it could potentially open up a new sector of computer-generated animation sequels to action franchises. (Los Angeles Times)

    'Clone Wars' is fun though forgettable  Aug 14, 2008
    Among them: Jedi masters Mace Windu (Samuel L. Jackson, also back from the live-action flicks) and Yoda, Anakin's future bride Padme Amidala, and androids R2-D2 and C-3PO (Anthony Daniels, who was featured in all six live-action movies). Filoni, a veteran of the animated series "Avatar: The Last Airbender," and executive producer Lucas' team craft a distinct design to set the animated version apart from the live "Star Wars" universe. (Carroll County Times, MD)

    Bernie Mac, Isaac Hayes Portray 'Soul Men' In One Of Their Final Films -- Watch Four Clips Here  Aug 14, 2008
    Judge for yourself with four clips from "Soul Men," two of which show the 50-year-old actor singing and dancing with co-star Samuel L. Jackson. Opening November 14, the film follows Mac and Jackson as feuding former friends who agree to reunite to perform their old act in honor of their recently deceased band leader. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    'Clone Wars' film, series fill in the blanks  Aug 13, 2008
    Yoda is involved, and so, of course, is R2-D2, although the only big names from the movies to contribute their voices are Samuel L. Jackson (Mace Windu), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) and Christopher Lee (Count Dooku). The PG-rated tone is also decidedly more kid-friendly than the last "Star Wars" movie. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Mariah Carey Admits What She Does Best  Aug 13, 2008
    Guests included her trusty manager, Benny Medina; plus Mary J. Blige with hubby, Kendu Isaacs; Samuel L. Jackson and wife, LaTonya Richardson; Russell Simmons; Gayle King; Jessica Seinfeld; Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa; opera great Kathleen Battle; producer-director Lee Daniels; Universal Music Chief Doug Morris; Kerzner Resorts Jerry Inzerillo; and, oddly enough, Gwyneth Paltrow ... Other roles are going to LaTauya Richardson Jackson, the talented actress wife of Samuel L. Jackson, as the... (Fox News)

    Soul legend dead at 65  Aug 13, 2008
    Hayes' other acting roles included "Tough Guys," "I'm Gonna Get You Sucka" and "Hustle & Flow." He played himself in the forthcoming "Soul Men," with Samuel L. Jackson. "Soul Men" also stars Bernie Mac, who died Saturday. (CNN -- Showbiz)

    Comedian Bernie Mac Fondly Remembered, Badly Missed  Aug 12, 2008
    Samuel L. Jackson, who stars opposite Mac in this falls Soul Men, said the actor was evidently one of the preeminent comedians of our generation. Jackson confessed he felt honored to have finally acted alongside the comedian. (eFluxMedia)

    Isaac Hayes' History With Scientology  Aug 12, 2008
    "Chef was written out of the show. Isaac s income stream was severely impaired as a result. Suddenly there were announcements of his touring, and performing. It didn t seem possible, but word went out that he d be at BB King s in New York in January 2007. I went to see him and reported on it here. The show was abomination. Isaac was plunked down at a keyboard, where he pretended to front his band. He spoke-sang, and his words were halting. He was not the Isaac Hayes of the past. What was worse... (Fox News)

    For 'Soul Men' director, deaths of Mac, Hayes were doubly devastating  Aug 12, 2008
    Bernie Mac, left, Isaac Hayes and Samuel L. Jackson worked together on Soul Men, which hits theaters Nov. 14. Mac and Hayes died over the weekend, but the movie has been completed. (USA Today -- Life)

    Stars pay tribute to Bernie Mac  Aug 11, 2008
    Page last updated at 09:13 GMT, Sunday, 10 August 2008 10:13 UK. Mac's films included Charlie's Angels and Transformers. (BBC News)

    It's 'The End' for popcorn at the movies  Aug 11, 2008
    Madonna says she lost her post-baby bulge by snacking on it, Samuel L. Jackson suspects no one can be trusted who puts sugar on it, and Patricia Arquette threw hers over Christian Slater to get him to notice her in True Romance. Popcorn has become an integral part of cinema-going. (guardian.co.uk)

    Battle stations!  Aug 11, 2008
    Anthony Daniels returns as C-3PO; Christopher Lee as Count Dooku; and Samuel L. Jackson as Mace Windu. The Clone Wars, however, has a lot more up its sleeve that will be explored in greater length in the TV series. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Clooney, Pitt remember Mac  Aug 11, 2008
    " Samuel L. Jackson, who will appear alongside Mac in upcoming release Soul Men, shared the sentiment of the 'Ocean's 11' pair. He stated: "Bernie was one of the pre-eminent comedians of our generation. I feel so blessed to have shared so many years of friendship with such a great man. (iAfrica.com)

    ISAAC HAYES DIES  Aug 11, 2008
    Hayes said he'd also been shooting a film "Soul Men" starring Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac and had a role in a new Steven Segal flick, the newspaper said. Mac died Saturday in the Chicago hospital where he was being treated for pneumonia. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Comedian and Actor Bernie Mac Dies at Age 50  Aug 10, 2008
    Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Samuel L. Jackson reflect on the funnyman. The single actress says, "I try not to date where I work. It makes life easier". (Fox News)

    Bernie Mac: The Last ET Interview - ET  Aug 10, 2008
    Watch the late Bernie Mac's never-before-seen last interview with ET, as our Kevin Frazier visited him and his co-star Samuel L. Jackson in March 2008 on the set of their yet-to-be-released movie, Soul Men. The comedy is set to hit theaters on November 14, 2008. (WOKR13 Rochester)

    Im gonna miss the Mac Man  Aug 10, 2008
    "Slide showFrom The Bernie Mac Show to the Oceans films, the comedian left hilarious body of work.more photosI started to get a little concerned about Mac toward the end of his sitcom run in. By that time he had been diagnosed with sarcoidosis and had lost some of his pep. His face was bloated, the whites of his eyes had yellowed and the steroid medication he was on had caused him to pack on the pounds.The packaging was different but the contents remained the same. Macs... (MSNBC -- News)

    Me, myself, Jedi  Aug 8, 2008
    There is a cameo from the voice and visage of Samuel L. Jackson, as Mace Windu, and Christopher Lee as the villainous Count Dooku, mastermind of the snatching of Stinky ... Director Dave Filoni Voices of Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Matt Lanter Rated PG. Opens Thursday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Bernie Mac Hospitalized But 'Still Alive,' Rep Insists  Aug 5, 2008
    In addition to his appearance in last year's hit "Transformers," Mac has recently been working on the TV series "Starting Under," as well as several films, including the Samuel L. Jackson flick "Soul Men" (slated for release later this year) and the John Travolta comedy "Old Dogs," which is scheduled for a 2009 release. This report is from. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Jackson on Fury's Future  Jul 30, 2008
    July 29, 2008 - Samuel L. Jackson wants his Nick Fury to be more than a cameo in Iron Man and hopes to appear in all four of Marvel Studios' upcoming movies. Jackson spoke with over the weekend, where the Pulp Fiction and Star Wars star said, "Yeah, I'm looking forward to making that character a bit more integral, in terms of the other stories that are happening.". (IGN FilmForce)

    Comic-Con '08  Jul 30, 2008
    He brought actors Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie King and star Gabriel Macht, along with several beautiful clips of the movie. The film employs a lot of green screen that gives it a film noir. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    An Analysis of Quentin Tarantino an...  Jul 30, 2008
    In Pulp Fiction (1994), two men, Jules and Vincent (Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta), are seemingly driving to an unknown destination while simultaneously dissecting the enigmatic nature of fast food and its place in European culture. The audience is unaware that these two men are in fact hit men and that they are on their way to perform a job. (Suite101.com)

    Continuereading  Jul 29, 2008
    Getting into 'The Spirit' with Samuel L. Jackson and Frank Miller. How do you make Samuel L. Jackson throw his head back and laugh. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    Miller Shows Some Spirit  Jul 28, 2008
    When Samuel L. Jackson (The Octopus) kept demanding bigger and bigger guns, Miller asked the prop department to wire some guns together. We made up the meanest nastiest bad guns youve ever seen in your life, said Miller. (Variety)

    Comic-Con: 'Pineapple Express'  Jul 28, 2008
    Category: Comic-Con 2008. To a cacophony of screams and whoops, Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki filed onto the stage for the panel at on Sunday (along with show creator Eric Kripke and writers Sera Gamble and Ben Edlund). (CNN -- Showbiz)

    Comic-Con: All the Saturday scoop  Jul 27, 2008
    Category: Comic-Con 2008. The funniest event at. (CNN -- Showbiz)

    Comic-Con in San Diego: Get your geek on  Jul 25, 2008
    Hall H will also be visited over the weekend by Samuel L. Jackson (for "The Spirit"), Mark Wahlberg and Ludacris (both for "Max Payne") Benicio Del Toro ("The Wolf Man"), Dwayne Johnson ("Race to Witch Mountain"), Seth Rogen ("Pineapple Express") as well as the cast of "Heroes," including Masi Oka, Hayden Panettiere and Zachary Quinto (the latter will also be raising eyebrows as Mr. Spock when "Star Trek " reboots next year). Hall H will also see such fan-favorite creators as Judd Apatow, Frank... (Los Angeles Times)

    Lucy Liu joins Samuel L. Jackson in `Afro Samurai'  Jul 25, 2008
    Lucy Liu joins Samuel L. Jackson in `Afro Samurai ... The 39-year-old actress will lend her voice to "Afro Samurai: Resurrection," a two-hour sequel to the animated series starring Samuel L. Jackson, Spike TV announced Thursday. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Comic-Con treats filmmakers as royalty  Jul 24, 2008
    Miller, who is directing the comic-book adaptation The Spirit with Samuel L. Jackson, says that Comic-Con fans tend toward more obscure filmmakers "because they themselves are drawn to very complex stories, stories that until a short while ago would never have gotten made into a mainstream movie.". And they'll turn on those who betray their roots, says Gale Anne Hurd, one of the few women who have gained acceptance at Comic-Con who aren't named Lucy Lawless. (USA Today -- Life)

    San Diego's Comic-Con has grown incredible muscles and is bursting ...  Jul 23, 2008
    Today that modest event has evolved into the World's Fair for pop-culture aficionados, with a crowd of 125,000 expected this weekend, many willing to wait six hours or more to cheer for celebrities such as Keanu Reeves and Samuel L. Jackson ... He's the director of "The Spirit," starring Samuel L. Jackson. (Los Angeles Times)

    Summer Movie Reviews  Jul 23, 2008
    Samuel L. Jackson thinks he's the biggest badass in Hollywood, but Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull proves him mistaken Harrison Ford is still The Man. The fourth film in the Jones franchise relies not only on Ford's lopsided grin, but also on viewers' fond memories of previous films. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    MORE:  Has Comic-Con become a beast?  Jul 23, 2008
    The Spirit: Scarlett Johansson teams up with Samuel L. Jackson for the supernatural thriller, which opens Christmas Day ... Samuel L. Jackson and Scarlett Johansson star in a supernatural tale of a cop who returns from the grave to fight evil. (USA Today -- Life)

    Donations to Obama campaign include some biggies  Jul 23, 2008
    Entertainers who donated $28,500 to the committees include producers Frederick W. Field and Steven Bochco and his wife, Dayna, and actors Samuel L. Jackson and Edward Norton. NBA star LeBron James donated $20,000. (Los Angeles Times)

    Frank Miller: Colossus of Con  Jul 21, 2008
    He'll be on a panel discussion about an upcoming December film starring Eva Mendes, Samuel L. Jackson and Scarlett Johansson. The Spirit is based on characters created by one of Miller's friends and inspirations, the late Will Eisner. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Trade leaves Camby feeling rejected  Jul 20, 2008
    "Ex-NBA player Doug Christie, who with wife Jackie, the self-proclaimed "power couple," were married for the 13th time July 8 in Seattle.By the numbers101Number of career 3-pointers Celtics forward Paul Pierce has made in the postseason, a franchise record.Etc. View from the top: You can watch the Celtics win the ESPY Award for best team tonight at 9 on ESPN. The show was taped Wednesday in Los Angeles, with the award presented by singer Fergie. Ray Allen and Paul Pierce spoke on behalf of the... (Boston Globe)

    'Control' scribe penning Lennon biopic  Jul 19, 2008
    Movies - News - 'Control' scribe penning Lennon biopic - Digital Spy. Control' scribe penning Lennon biopic. (Digital Spy)

    /R E P E A T -- MUZIK To Host Official Players' Party for the MLS All-Stars Game, July 23/  Jul 18, 2008
    MUZIK has established itself as the ultimate destination for the Toronto and Hollywood elite since its red carpet world premiere with Samuel L. Jackson during the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival. Special guests since have included Carmen Electra, Robin Williams, Jude Law, Christina Ricci, Petra Nemcova, Mark Whalberg and Shakira. (Canada Newswire)

    ESPY Experience Excites Dogs  Jul 17, 2008
    Joining Fresno State on a section of the red carpet were actor Samuel L. Jackson, Heisman Trophy winners Matt Leinart and Marcus Allen, Dallas Cowboys' receiver Terrell Owens and NBA superstar Carmello Anthony ... Other celebrities presenting awards during the ESPY Awards included: Greg Kinnear, Brendan Fraser, Kristen Bell, Ashanti, Zac Efron, Samuel L. Jackson, Jet Li, Steve Nash, David Ortiz, Annika Sorenstam and Will Farrell. (Gobulldogs.com)

    'Clone Wars' revives old-style 'Star Wars' fun  Jul 17, 2008
    A few veteran "Star Wars" performers provide voices for the movie, including Samuel L. Jackson as Mace, Christopher Lee as Dooku and Anthony Daniels as C-3PO. Taking over from Hayden Christensen as the voice of Anakin is Matt Lanter, while James Arnold Taylor does Obi-Wan, who was played by Ewan McGregor in the prequel trilogy. Anakin remains a bit rash, but he has graduated from apprenticeship to Obi-Wan to take the lead on his own missions as an equal to his former master. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    Keep an eye on these Kids  Jul 13, 2008
    Brown, who got his big break with Sean Connery in "Finding Forrester" and also starred with Samuel L. Jackson in "Coach Carter," now plays college running back Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy, in "The Express," also starring Dennis Quaid and Charles S. Dutton, out in October. For the kiddies (and their Nickelodeon-lovin' parents), Janice Burgess, producer of "The Backyardigans," will talk about her creative process, accompanied by one of her characters - the... (Boston Globe)

    Clone Wars to premiere on Aug. 10  Jul 13, 2008
    The voice cast includes some veteran Star Wars performers, including Samuel L. Jackson as Mace Windu, Christopher Lee as Count Dooku and Anthony Daniels as C-3PO.. Among other key voice cast members are Matt Lander as Anakin, Ashley Eckstein as his apprentice Ahsoka Tano and James Arnold Taylor as Obi-Wan Kenobi. (MSNBC -- News)

    HBO war miniseries 'Kill' in search of a target audience  Jul 13, 2008
    Returning-vets drama Home of the Brave, featuring Samuel L. Jackson and Jessica Biel, managed just $51,700 in 2006 ticket sales. Brian DePalma's look at conflicted soldiers in Iraq, Redacted, folded after earning a paltry $65,400 last year, while another 2007 release, In The Valley of Elah, fizzled at $6. (USA Today -- Life)

    Marvel Superheroes Rule the Summer  Jul 13, 2008
    Box Office Stars 'Iron Man, 'Hulk' Hint at Future Comic Book Action Flicks. By MIGUEL MARQUEZ and JENNA MUCHALOS ANGELES, July 12, 2008. (ABC News)

    Newsweek: Why do politicians pander?  Jun 30, 2008
    Under enormous chandeliers at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, wealthy donors mingled with showbiz types (Dennis Quaid, Samuel L. Jackson, Jennifer Beals) and ate endive spears stuffed with brie. Couples willing to donate $28,500 got to dine beforehand with the candidate, , who gave his usual stump speech and mocked his opponent, , for believing "that a bunch of oil rigs along the California coast was a good idea." (McCain had just recommended that states be allowed to opt out of the federal ban... (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Sony Pictures Entertainment Announces Promotions of Valerie Van Galder and Marc Weinstock to Co-Presidents of Worldwide Theatrical Marketing  Jun 29, 2008
    They are also overseeing the campaigns for Screen Gems' Lakeview Terrace, which is directed by Neil LaBute and stars Samuel L. Jackson, Kerry Washington, and Patrick Wilson; Quarantine; Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, the next installment of the highly successful series, and District 9, from producer Peter Jackson, among many other films. The two will also oversee marketing for the upcoming feature films from Sony Pictures Animation including the recently announced Smurfs movie, Cloudy with a... (PR Newswire)

    What were they thinking?  Jun 28, 2008
    Last Updated: 07:42am 27 Jun 2008. 3 19 SPONSORED LINKS. (iAfrica.com)

    Batman, Hellboy, Mulder bring blockbusters  Jun 25, 2008
    Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Grey DeLisle, Anthony Daniels, Matt Lanter, Tom Kane, Corey Burton, Ian Abercrombie, Ashley Eckstein, Matthew WoodDirector: David FiloniStory: During the period of the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker (Lanter) and Obi-Wan Kenobi set out to investigate the kidnapping of Jabba the Hutts son. Yoda (Kane) sends Ahsoka Tano (Eckstein) along as Anakins padawan learner. (MSNBC -- News)

    Obama corners the market in Hollywood  Jun 24, 2008
    s gala fundraiser Tuesday will attract the mandatory lineup of big-screen talent and boldface names actors Samuel L. Jackson and Dennis Quaid, model Cindy Crawford and boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard and confirm again that the entertainment industry remains one of the most reliable and abundant sources of Democratic campaign cash. The party's 2008 presidential candidates pocketed eight of every $10 coming from movie, TV and music businesses, and Hillary Rodham Clinton's withdrawal from... (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Tarantino Teases Bastards  Jun 21, 2008
    We still haven't heard any casting confirmation, though QT faves such as Tim Roth, John Travolta, Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, as well as Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, have all been discussed for roles. Reviews. (IGN FilmForce)

    A long way from Petersburg  Jun 13, 2008
    " Monet was 18 and determined to make it in Hollywood. Her dream got off to a bumpy start, though. In her first year, she said she met a con artist, got ripped off and lived in her car for six months. Monet got a big break when her agent booked her a modeling assignment in Peru for Maxim en Espanol. Traveling to Peru was an adventure, but the photo shoot didn't go as planned. "I'm in a thong in Machu Picchu and there's five policemen that come up and were pestering (us)," she said. It was... (Juneau Empire)

    DVD reviews: The Bucket List, Jumper  Jun 13, 2008
    Sporting bright blond hair, Samuel L. Jackson co-stars as an operative for a secret society that aims to destroy the jumpers as genetic abominations, while Jamie Bell plays a fellow teleporter who teams up with Christensen. Extras on single-disc DVD, two-disc DVD and Blu-ray editions include commentary by director Doug Liman and three making-of featurettes. (MSNBC -- Movies)

    Director's filmography includes hits, misfires and the misunderstood  Jun 12, 2008
    Though Samuel L. Jackson has Gumby hair and a fashion sense that would enrage Jerry Falwell, the film delivers a great story, solid acting and beautiful cinematography from Eduardo Serra. The text at the end makes the film seem a little "movie of the week," but it's slowly becoming a favorite among Shyamalan fans. (The Daily Texan, TX)

    Movie Review: Kung Fu Panda  Jun 9, 2008
    Fun Fact: Does Samuel L. Jackson make a cameo appearance in the flick. I don't know; wait until the end of the credits and find out. (Suite101.com)

    The Citizen's Cinema  Jun 7, 2008
    " Today it's recognized as a classic almost across the board, back in 1968 its acceptance wasn't so universally warm. Time changes perspective.I know the appreciation for "No Country" is already wide - contrary to your perspective - as it did win near-universal praise from critics as a cinematic masterwork, and it was awarded the Oscar for Best Picture of 2007. But with time, I wouldn't be surprised to see this appreciation strengthen even more."No Country" does share some things in common with... (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Superstar Rapper Lil Wayne to Write and Record Song for Upcoming Film 'Hurricane Season'  Jun 7, 2008
    "Since its launch in 1995, Dimension has released more films that debuted at #1 (ten) and more films that grossed over $90 million (nine) than any other independent studio. "Patriots" joins Dimension's diverse upcoming slate which features cutting-edge comedies like "Soul Men" directed by award-winning filmmaker Malcolm Lee ("The Best Man," "Undercover Brother," "Roll Bounce") and starring Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac; groundbreaking adaptations like "Youth in Revolt" starring Michael Cera;... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Samuel L. Jackson eyes network TV  Jun 7, 2008
    LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Samuel L. Jackson is venturing into network television with a first-look deal at CBS Paramount Network TV, the studio behind CBS' "CSI" franchise and the CW's "Everybody Hates Chris.". Under the two-year pact, Jackson will develop and executive produce projects for the studio through his Uppity Films banner. (Reuters)

    A world of features and shorts  Jun 1, 2008
    Among the highlights is "Road to Ingwavuma," which documents the journey of a delegation of American artists and entertainers - Carlos Santana, Samuel L. Jackson, Alfre Woodard - as they encounter "the heart of post-apartheid South Africa." The film makes its world premiere at the festival, as does "Walls Have Ears," Jerome's own film from his Bway 7 Productions company, about a man winning a $2 million lottery, and the repercussions after his wife's niece seeks refuge from an abusive husband.... (Boston Globe)

    This week's DVD report (June 1)  Jun 1, 2008
    With Samuel L. Jackson in a welcome, atypical role as the antiques appraiser doing the historical backtracking. Extras: Commentary by Girard and co-writer Don McKellar; featurette on the film's Oscar-winning score. (Boston Globe)

    Virgin Media bets on hunger for VOD  May 29, 2008
    Wednesday, May 28 2008, 16:13 BST. By , Media Correspondent. (Digital Spy)

    Why Iron Man Rocks  May 24, 2008
    "Iron Man kicks butt. The enemies of the United States of America and its allies are not for once -- presented as saintly victims of evil American power or tragic casualties of a cruel, uncaring capitalism. They are power-hungry murderous savages and torturers who slaughter the innocent left, right and center just as they are in real life. And Iron Man makes sure they get what's coming. That's why the mega-hit movie Iron Man is a celebration of what's great about American capitalism -- and... (Human Events Online)

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