Entertainment Buzz Oct 6, 2008
Appaloosa was directed by Ed Harris, who stars with Viggo Mortensen and Renee Zellweger. COLE RESTS IN BED AT HOME. (London Free Press)
Cowboy Swagger: Mortensen's roots made him comfortable in western Oct 5, 2008
TORONTO - The surprising thing about Viggo Mortensen is how talkative the guy is. Seriously: The smolderingly still actor of Eastern Promises, A History of Violence, and The Lord of the Rings trilogy turns out to be a regular Chatty Cathy in person. (Winston-Salem Journal)
'Appaloosa' actor from Wellfleet Oct 4, 2008
Gabriel Marantz, right, appears in a scene from Appaloosa with Viggo Mortensen, left, and Ed Harris ... Confident about his riding skills, Marantz admits he was nervous to find out how his acting skills measured up to a cast that included such Hollywood A-listers as Harris, Viggo Mortensen and Renee Zellweger. (Cape Cod Times)
Angie in New York Oct 4, 2008
Meantime, the Weinstein Company will distribute "The Reader," as well as Viggo Mortensen in "The Road," and Kevin Smith s hilarious "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" themselves. Their deal with MGM was severed three months early, but TWC is ready to go. (Fox News)
New movie releases Oct 4, 2008
His partner, Everett Hitch (Viggo Mortensen), is perhaps equally adept at gunplay ... Ed Harris stars and directs "Appaloosa." Viggo Mortensen also stars ... Cast: Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Rene Zellweger. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Review: Western 'Appaloosa' Adds Welcome Twist Oct 4, 2008
ImageViggo Mortensen and Ed Harris in "Appaloosa" ... As they ride into the rural, lawless town of Appaloosa, we meet both Virgil Cole (Ed Harris, who also directed the film), the strong and confident type, and Everett Hitch (Viggo Mortensen), his fiercely loyal sidekick. (KERO 23, CA)
Riding Tall in the Saddle Oct 3, 2008
As Hitch and Cole, Viggo Mortensen, left, and Ed Harris keep the peace in Harris's western, "Appaloosa." (By Lorey Sebastian). TOOLBOX. (Washington Post)
Newsweek: Director Zucker on mocking liberals Oct 3, 2008
But he did come up with a good line: "I thought they cast Viggo Mortensen.". 1. (MSNBC -- News)
The classic Western returns with 'Appaloosa' Oct 3, 2008
So they bring in hired guns (Harris and Viggo Mortensen), men who take control, change the laws and bring order by force of personality and the speed of their draw. Virgil Cole (Harris), always dressed in black, has been doing this lawman-for-hire bit for a while. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Movie review: Here's the lowdown on six movies opening this weekend Oct 3, 2008
"Appaloosa": Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen star as gunslinger compadres who are hired to bring some law and order to a small Western town. Harris also co-wrote and directed. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Newman's passing sparks a lifetime of memories Oct 3, 2008
Ed Harris and his History of Violence co-star Viggo Mortensen play longtime partnered hired guns who have traveled through the Old West for a dozen years keeping the peace and developing an easy rapport. Their interplay often silly, always deeply felt is the chief attraction here, but the movie could have delivered so much more. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Movie Review: 'Appalossa' Oct 3, 2008
That would be true of Everett Hitch (Viggo Mortensen), who for years has been teamed up with Virgil Cole (Ed Harris). They make a living cleaning bad guys out of Western towns. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Ed Harris does it all on Appaloosa Oct 3, 2008
First, Harris secured the rights to Robert B. Parkers Western novel Appaloosa and pitched it to buddy Viggo Mortensen, who agreed to co-star with him in the saga of two upright pals aiming to clean up a lawless town. Then Harris co-wrote the screenplay, produced and directed the film and put in 10-hour days to help edit it. (MSNBC -- Movies)
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ERBE (Erbe, SHNS -- Column) -- "Main Streeters'' have to buck up and accept the Wall Street bailout plan. There's simply too much at stake. 650. WALTERS (Walters, Sacramento Bee -- Column) -- Wall Street woes affect California's loans. 450. SCRIPPS HOWARD EDITORIALS EDVOTE (Dale McFeatters, SHNS) -- In a worrisome precedent, Ohioans have already started voting in the presidential election. 350. EDSMOKES (Dale McFeatters, SHNS) -- Britain has ordered tobacco companies to put graphic and... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Rome Film Festival organizers announce lineup Oct 3, 2008
Al Pacino, Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen and Colin Firth are among the film stars who will attend the Rome Film Festival this month, organizers said Wednesday. The festival, which runs Oct. 22-31 in the Italian capital, will host the world premiere of "8," a U.N.-backed movie on poverty made of eight segments by directors including Jane Campion and Wim Wenders. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Moore puts latest movie on the Web for free Sep 25, 2008
With the help of student-friendly musicians R.E.M. (they don't perform in the film), Eddie Vedder, Steve Earle, Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello and veteran protest singer Joan Baez (they do perform), as well as comedian Roseanne Barr and actor Viggo Mortensen ... Viggo Mortensen stars in Appaloosa. (Toronto Star)
Slacker Uprising Sep 25, 2008
Moore introduces celebrity supporters such as Viggo Mortensen, Michael Stipe from REM and Roseanne Barr, who talk about how terrific Moore is. Various singers, ranging from Joan Baez to Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, Steve Earle and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, sing songs and second the opinion. (Globe and Mail)
'Lakeview Terrace' scares $15.6M out of moviegoers Sep 23, 2008
It stars Ed Harris, who also directed, and Viggo Mortensen as lawmen trying to clean up a corrupt Wild West town. "Lakeview Terrace" overcame indifferent reviews to pack in solid crowds, with Jackson in full maniacal mode as a man riled by the interracial marriage of his new neighbors, played by Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Hooray for movie locations outside Hollywood Sep 22, 2008
Pittsburgh has attracted 12 productions during the past year, including The Road, a post-apocalyptic tale starring Viggo Mortensen opening Nov. 14; and Zack and Miri Make a Porno, a comedy from writer/director Kevin Smith due Oct. 31. Bill Borden is another filmmaker who set up shop outside Hollywood. (USA Today -- Life)
READ MORE: What was shot where across the USA? Sep 22, 2008
26) starring Viggo Mortensen were filmed in the Portland area ... 26) with Viggo Mortensen, Kevin Smith's Zack and Miri Make a Porno (Oct. (USA Today -- Life)
Back in the saddle for a Wild West ride Sep 22, 2008
The four-time Academy Award nominee was also sure that the role of his partner and deputy, Everett Hitch, had to be played by his History of Violence co-star, Viggo Mortensen. "When reading the book, I felt it deserved to be humanized by flesh and blood individuals," says Harris, who co-wrote, directed and stars in the film. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Ed Harris saddles up to direct Sep 22, 2008
It helped, of course, to fill out the cast with such A-listers as Viggo Mortensen as Hitch to Harris' Cole, and Renee Zellweger as the unassuming femme fatale who insinuates herself into their lives. "I thought Viggo would be great as this guy," Harris tells Sun Media. (Jam! Showbiz)
Carleton student walks with stars on TIFF's red carpet Sep 22, 2008
There was one day where Viggo Mortensen was basically in his pyjamas playing the piano all morning. And no one was really bothering him. (The Charlatan)
Q&A With Ed Harris Sep 21, 2008
The movie, which opened Friday, follows Cole and his plain-spoken deputy (Viggo Mortensen) as they attempt to rid a New Mexico town of outlaws. The story is set in 1882 and based on a book by Robert B. Parker. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Review: Appaloosa rides a well-traveled range Sep 20, 2008
Based on the book by Robert B. Parker, this Western tells the story of two friends (Viggo Mortensen, Ed Harris) who must protect their town ... Harris and Viggo Mortensen are mercenaries and best pals Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch ... Starring: Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Renee Zellweger, Jeremy IronsDirector: Ed HarrisRun time: 1 hour, 55 minutesMPAA rating: R. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Showdown for westerns Sep 20, 2008
SUPPLIED PHOTO Viggo Mortensen rides the range in Ed Harris's 'Appaloosa ... Starring Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen ... It's 1882, and the dust clouds swirl like the wrath of God in the New Mexico hamlet big-saddled enough to call itself the City of Appaloosa, but hired guns Virgil (Ed Harris) and Everett (Viggo Mortensen) don't pay them any mind. (Toronto Star)
'Appaloosa' Lets Harris Corral Classic Western Feel Sep 20, 2008
Set in the Old West territory of New Mexico 1882, the film follows city Marshal Virgil Cole (Harris) and his deputy and partner, Everett Hitch (Viggo Mortensen) as they ride into the mining community of Appaloosa to bring the murderer of the town's marshal to justice. But to do so, they must reign in the ruthless ways of a powerful rancher (Jeremy Irons) and his band of outlaws, and survive the test of their longtime partnership when a mysterious woman (Renee Zellweger) comes into their lives. (KERO 23, CA)
Appaloosa Review Sep 19, 2008
Harris plays Virgil Cole, a gunslinger who roams the west with his shotgun-toting saddle pal Everett Hitch (Viggo Mortensen) offering their services as lawmen-for-hire to different beleaguered frontier towns. It's 1882 when Cole and Hitch arrive in the New Mexico territory and are promptly hired as peacekeepers by the elders of a mining town called Appaloosa. (IGN FilmForce)
Spottiness undermines entertaining 'Appaloosa' Sep 19, 2008
Viggo Mortensen plays a lawman for hire ... Appaloosa* * 1/2 (out of four)Stars: Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Jeremy Irons, Renee Zellweger, Timothy SpallDirector: Ed HarrisDistributor: New Line CinemaRating: R for some violence and languageRunning time: 1 hour, 55 minutesOpens Friday in select cities ... The movie's undeniable highlight is the chemistry and camaraderie between Harris and Viggo Mortensen, who are lawmen for hire, called in to clean up a lawless town being run by a ruthless,... (USA Today -- Life)
Hopalong hokum Sep 19, 2008
Starring Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Rene Zellweger ... Worn down by the mayhem, the local officials hire a pair of lawmen Cole (Harris) and his partner, Hitch (Viggo Mortensen) to carve order from the chaos. (Globe and Mail)
Boston film fest finds long-lost American band Sep 19, 2008
From September 12 to17 a wide array of films, ranging from the blockbuster "Appaloosa," starring Renee Zellweger, Ed Harris, and Viggo Mortensen, to animated shorts featuring the voice of Whoopi Goldberg, have been viewed by many a Bostonian. For many, the festival was a great opportunity to see new independent flicks or controversial documentaries, for others it was a yearly ritual which they had been looking forward to since April, and still for others it is a quest to find the next "Rocky... (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Appaloosa: Corliss on an Old-School Western Sep 19, 2008
" like Appaloosa, never takes a while to come. The best thing about the picture, which Harris also directed and co-wrote, is its respect for the strengths of a film form that dominated Hollywood 50 years ago but today is made only when a pedigreed actor like Harris (or Kevin Costner or Tommy Lee Jones) insists on it. Appaloosa isn't a revisionist western, like the Sam Peckinpah and Sergio Leone films of the 1960s and '70s, which revitalized the genre and pretty much wore it out; this one is... (Time.com)
'Appaloosa': A steely western with a sly wink of mischief Sep 18, 2008
Viggo Mortensen, left, and Ed Harris in "Appaloosa." (Lorey Sebastian/Warner Brothers Pictures ) ... And in "Appaloosa, his second feature as director (after "Pollock"), he leavens the atmosphere of costumed rigidity and somber stoicism of "Appaloosa" with sly, relaxed humor. (The film is being released this fall in France, the United States, Singapore, Norway and Argentina.) There is no shortage of killing - it's a large part of how Virgil Cole, Harris's character, makes his living - but... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
"Appaloosa" Sep 17, 2008
Viggo Mortensen, left, and Ed Harris in "Appaloosa." ... Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen poke along amiably in this easygoing western. (Salon)
Finale wrap-up: "Weeds" Sep 17, 2008
Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen poke along amiably in this easygoing western. By Stephanie Zacharek. (Salon)
Immigrant drama wins at Deauville Sep 16, 2008
Another of Harris's films, Appaloosa, had its premiere at the festival, attracting star actors Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris to the event. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Heart of the matter Sep 15, 2008
"Ed's just a wonderful, down-to-earth guy." "Appaloosa," directed by Harris, and co-starring Harris, Viggo Mortensen, and Renee Zellweger, opened the Boston Film Festival Friday night. Afterward, Nelson joined co-screenwriter Robert Knott and a few dozen others for a drink at Umbria. (Boston Globe)
Films of isolation make impression as Toronto wraps Sep 15, 2008
It was Viggo Mortensen. But that's life here in fits and starts - even Viggo gets the blues. (Boston Globe)
Best Bets: Appaloosa, Martha Stewart mockery Sep 15, 2008
How about one that involves the handsome Viggo Mortensen (never a bad thing) and the lovely Renee Zellweger. The reviews out of the Toronto Film Festival are mixed, but if you like genre, ride out to see Appaloosa. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Glimmers of hope at Toronto Sep 13, 2008
"RocknRolla," Miramax's "Blindness" and Fox Searchlight's "Slumdog Millionaire." Brad and Jen reunited -- well, they were in the same city, at any rate -- and walked the red carpet (separately), as did Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen, Anne Hathaway and dozens more. Links posted in this story. (Variety)
Viggo Has Good Horse Sense00004000 Sep 11, 2008
VIGGO Mortensen loves horses. After filming "Hidalgo" (2004), about a grueling race across the Arabian desert, the actor purchased his co-star, a mustang, and brought the steed to his ranch in Idaho. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Character Counts In This Western Sep 11, 2008
Co-Star Viggo Mortensen Talks About "Appaloosa" ... Viggo Mortensen on The Early Show Wednesday (CBS) ... Viggo Mortensen On 'Appaloosa. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Ed Harris Makes A Classic Western Sep 10, 2008
Harris sat down with Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith to discuss his role alongside co-star Viggo Mortensen, playing two friends protecting a mining town from the murderous grip of a rancher. It all began when something unexpected happened to Harris while on vacation, reading a novel for enjoyment called "Appaloosa.". (CBS News)
Ulvaeus "amazed" by 'Mamma Mia!' success Sep 10, 2008
Jessica Simpson, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, Kevin Spacey, Viggo Mortensen, and Darren Aronofsky and Mickey Rourke. Forum Buzz. (Digital Spy)
Bros, butts, more at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival Sep 10, 2008
By contrast, Appaloosa is a bare-bones oater about a pair of gunslingers (Harris, Viggo Mortensen) hired to tidy up a town terrorized by the Wild West equivalent of a mob boss (Jeremy Irons). The particularly witty script is a nice surprise; as the stranger who blows into town with no purpose other than creating conflict, Renee Zellweger's character becomes more tolerable when it's revealed she's not nearly as prim as she pretends to be. (San Francisco Bay Guardian)
Mr. Smith makes a "Porno" Sep 10, 2008
Ed Harris talks about directing Viggo Mortensen in his new western, "Appaloosa," and how men communicate without spilling their guts ... Ed Harris talks about directing Viggo Mortensen in his new western, "Appaloosa," and how men communicate without spilling their guts. (Salon)
When fashion goes south Sep 9, 2008
The film, directed by Ed Harris, and starring Harris, Viggo Mortensen, and Renee Zellweger, is good. "It is," insists Parker. (Boston Globe)
Toronto Film Festival: The many pleasures and purposes of film festivals Sep 9, 2008
Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris in a scene from "Appaloosa." (Lorey Sebastian/Warner Brothers Pictures). TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL. (International Herald Tribune)
Stephen Colbert, Noel Gallagher, Viggo Mortensen Sep 9, 2008
The actor Viggo Mortensen has apologized to Canada after inadvertently accusing the country of policy misdeeds for which he meant to chastise political leaders of the United States. The go-round occurred at a Toronto Film Festival panel discussion introducing "The People Speak," a documentary about dissent and resistance to power based on the book "A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
The quiet man Sep 9, 2008
Ed Harris talks about directing Viggo Mortensen in his new western, "Appaloosa," and how men communicate without spilling their guts ... Harris and Viggo Mortensen costar as Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch, guns for hire and longtime pals who show up in a New Mexico town, circa 1880, that's being terrorized by a nasty local rancher, Randall Bragg (Jeremy Irons) ... My understanding is that you gave the book to Viggo Mortensen to read. (Salon)
Toronto Film Festival: No Internets, but Viggo shares chocolate! Sep 8, 2008
Ed Harris' Western starring Renee Zellweger and Viggo Mortensen, Appaloosa, also played well -- and had a terrific Friday night party where Dave and I witnessed Harris gamely autographing a cardboard VHS box of Milk Money for a starry-eyed fan ... I think you have the title of the other Viggo Mortensen movie wrong. (Entertainment Weekly)
Rachel Maddow: MSNBC's New Voice Sep 8, 2008
Not Maddow, rhymes with mad cow, which is how her name has been mispronounced by countless guests on Air America Radio's The Rachel Maddow Show, from Michael Moore to Viggo Mortensen. MSNBC hosts Nora O'Donnell and David Gregory (for whom Maddow has served as a regular panelist) have said her name wrong, as have most of her Air America coworkers, including her frequent cohost David Bender and the big-voiced announcer guy who introduces the show each day from 6 to 9 p.m. Eastern on Air America... (Time.com)
Back to the good old ways Sep 7, 2008
Ed Harris directed, co-wrote (based on the Robert B. Parker novel), and stars in this Western about two friends (Harris and Viggo Mortensen) hired to watch over a suffering small town lorded over by dastardly rancher (Jeremy Irons) ... Viggo Mortensen plays a man trekking for months with his son across an American landscape ravaged by an unspecified cataclysm. (Boston Globe)
The lighter side of TIFF Sep 7, 2008
She's not expected this year, but the festival is welcoming a who's who of celebrity - 500 names that include Pitt, Benicio Del Toro, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, Jeanne Moreau, John Malkovich, Keira Knightley, Matt Damon, Rachel McAdams, Rachel Weisz, Michael Caine, Viggo Mortensen and - surprisingly, perhaps - basketball star LeBron James, who's in the documentary More Than a Game (tomorrow, 12:15 p.m, Ryerson; Sept. 9, 3 p.m., Sept. 13, 6 p.m., AMC). Get there early because there are bound... (National Post)
Mortensen delves into America's cowboy mentality Sep 7, 2008
TORONTO - Just how fearless is Viggo Mortensen. Forget his naked fight scene in the movie Eastern Promises. (Ottawa Citizen)
Toronto festival begins the long road to Oscars Sep 6, 2008
Colin Farrell, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, and Viggo Mortensen are in town ... Another genre getting a makeover is the Western, in the form of "Appaloosa," directed by Ed Harris and starring him and Viggo Mortensen as bounty hunters called in to clean up a western town. (Boston Globe)
Burn after reading Sep 6, 2008
Thompson On Hollywood - Blog on Variety. Choose the one that's best for you. (Variety)
Win 'Appaloosa' Movie Prizes Sep 6, 2008
The Movie Oscar nominee Viggo Mortensen ("Eastern Promises"), four-time Oscar nominee Ed Harris ("Pollock"), Academy Award winner Renee Zellweger ("Cold Mountain") and Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons ("Reversal of Fortune") star in the Western "Appaloosa," adapted from the Robert B. Parker novel. Set in 1882 in the Old West territory of New Mexico, "Appaloosa" revolves around city marshal Virgil Cole (Harris) and his deputy and partner Everett Hitch (Mortensen), who have made their reputation... (Click2Houston, TX)
Toronto film fest includes Spike Lee, Coens movies Sep 5, 2008
Featuring Harris, Viggo Mortensen and Renee Zellweger, "Appaloosa" opens in theaters Sept. 19 after premiering in Toronto. "There's tons of press there," Harris said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Toronto dreams Sep 5, 2008
It's Harris's first directing effort since Pollock in 2000 - and it stars Viggo Mortensen and Renee Zellweger. Going bankrupt. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Mmm-mmm good cause Sep 4, 2008
Stars who took part included Marisa Tomei, Viggo Mortensen, Benjamin Bratt, Danny Glover, Darryl McDaniels, David Strathairn, Jasmine Guy, John Legend, Josh Brolin, and Kerry Washington. Janovitz jams at Toad While John McCain's preaching to the choir tonight at the Republican National Convention, Bill Janovitz will be rocking. (Boston Globe)
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Toronto film fest could offer surprises Sep 4, 2008
There are hopes Ed Harris can pull off a grand Western in the old style with his film of the Robert Parker novel "Appaloosa." A cast headed by Viggo Mortensen, Jeremy Irons, Renee Zellweger and Harris himself certainly makes the prospect appetizing. Last year's spate of Iraq-themed pictures failed to ignite the box office, but Kathryn Bigelow's bomb-disposal thriller, "The Hurt Locker" (with Jeremy Renner, Ralph Fiennes and Guy Pearce), could be the first to buck the trend. (CNN -- Showbiz)
60 years of the RNC Sep 3, 2008
Daniel Craig returns as Agent 007, while Angelina Jolie and Viggo Mortensen hunt for Oscar. Multimedia. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Toronto Film Festival: Star power, fewer prizes? Sep 3, 2008
Among the hundreds of stars expected: Keira Knightley, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Benicio Del Toro, Charlize Theron, Adrien Brody, Dakota Fanning, Michael Caine, Queen Latifah and Viggo Mortensen. Even the tabloid world's most famous former couple, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, will be there on separate days. (USA Today -- Life)
