Overdue library books lead to woman's arrest Aug 27, 2008
The overdue books, White Oleander and Angels and Demons cost Dalibor $30. Her mother is out nearly $172 after getting Dalibor out of jail. (FOX23.com, OK)
HUMANITAS Prize Announces New Finalists and Welcomes New President, New Venue and New Vision Aug 27, 2008
Through his Warner Bros-based production company, he has been involved in numerous feature films, including I'm Not There, White Oleander, The Good Thief, Duma, Far From Heaven, One Hour Photo, Mrs. Harris, The Notorious Bettie Page, Infamous, and A Home at the End of the World. Wells served as the president of the Writers Guild of America, West from 1999 to 2001. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
OUT THERE: Cut Me Some Slack! Aug 26, 2008
The incident cost Dalibor about $30 for the overdue paperbacks "White Oleander" and "Angels and Demons" and her mother nearly $172 to get her out of custody. (AP). (Fox News)
QBlack Media Makes a Deviant Move Aug 5, 2008
Sean Faris is attached to star in AMSTERDAM. Additionally, QBlack Deviant has optioned the critically acclaimed novel PAINT IT BLACK by Janet Fitch (White Oleander). Source: QBlack Media. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Author, film producer teaming up to make documentary about Mining City Jun 15, 2008
Patrick Markey Markey, of Livingston and formerly of Hollywood, was executive producer of the film White Oleander. He has also produced The Joy Luck Club, Robert Redford s The Horse Whisperer and A River Runs Through It, Sam Raimi s The Quick and the Dead, Deep Star Six, The Dark Wind, The Tie That Binds and The Associate. (Montana Standard, MT)
Portrait of the artist: Peter Kosminsky, film-maker Jun 10, 2008
Career: Films include Warriors (1999), White Oleander (2002) and The Government Inspector (2005), which he also wrote. He is the subject of a retrospective on More 4 from June 14-21. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Lifetime Television Proudly Announces October Marquee Event Original Movie, 'Living Proof' Starring Emmy(R) and Grammy(R) Award Winner Harry Connick, Jr. May 3, 2008
Zellweger's additional film credits include "Bee Movie," "Cinderella Man," "Down with Love," "Bridget Jones's Diary" and its sequel, "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason," "Shark Tale," "Jerry Maguire," "Me, Myself & Irene," "Nurse Betty," "One True Thing," "White Oleander," "Dazed and Confused," "Reality Bites," "The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "My Boyfriend's Back." Zellweger can next be seen in "Appaloosa," alongside Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris, who is also directing. "Living... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lohman takes on role in Sam Raimi horror flick Mar 5, 2008
Toronto White Oleander star Alison Lohman will replace Canadian Ellen Page in Sam Raimi's upcoming horror film Drag Me to Hell, the Hollywood Reporter says. Page, who recently surged to stardom thanks to her work in Juno, bowed out of the project last week because of a scheduling conflict, the report said, adding that it conflicted with two other projects, Peacock and Drew Barrymore's directorial debut, Whip It. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Actress Lohman finds a place in 'Hell' Mar 4, 2008
Producers were looking for another babyfaced star and found one in 28-year-old Lohman, best known for portraying a younger-than-her-years character in "White Oleander." She recently voiced a role in "Beowulf," and played a recovering addict in "Things We Lost in the Fire.". Reuters/Hollywood Reporter. (Reuters)
New in paperbacks: Pynchon's 'Day' Nov 1, 2007
A young woman grapples with her boyfriend's death; by the author of White Oleander. Kate: The Woman Who Was Hepburn by William J. Mann (Picador, $18, reprint). (USA Today -- Life)
'It moves me to see Asian kids with a Rooney shirt' Oct 21, 2007
Films Wuthering Heights (Juliette Binoche, Ralph Fiennes); White Oleander (Michelle Pfeiffer, Ren;e Zellweger). Praise for his work 'Television drama in excelsis' (The Guardian on The Government Inspector. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
* Pfeiffer's fears laid to rest in new movie Oct 18, 2007
After White Oleander in 2002, she lost her appetite for work altogether. "I wasn't reading anything that I wanted to commit to. But it's hard to know if I was being dismissive because maybe, subconsciously, I was ready to take a break. I'm always inclined to talk myself out of work, though," she adds, shrugging. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Television movies for the week of August 26 Aug 26, 2007
TV Movies: August 26-September 1. G = General audiences PG = Parental Guidance PG-13 = Not recommended for preteens R = Restricted audience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Quirky art-house films Aug 24, 2007
and White Oleander. Web site: Release date: Oct. 19. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Pfeiffer winning acclaim Aug 10, 2007
Absent from the screen for five years, she departed with a bang - a dishy, mean, murderous mom in "White Oleander." But one of the most beautiful women in the movies followed that acclaimed villainous turn by practically retiring, raising children with her husband, TV producer David E. Kelley ("Boston Legal") ... "You can enjoy villains, if they're the least bit humorous. It depends on the movie. For instance, in "White Oleander," it wasn't any fun at all. But in "Hairspray," because it's a... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Michelle Pfeiffer treads Hollywood Walk of Fame Aug 8, 2007
Pfeiffer has returned to the big-screen with a vengeance this year after a five-year absence following her appearance in 2002's White Oleander. She stars in the upcoming Stardust alongside Robert De Niro and is also appearing in musical comedy Hairspray with John Travolta. (NEWS.com.au)
Interview: Toughest role for comeback star Pfeiffer Jul 30, 2007
"It was hard - the hardest thing. I've played some evil characters before, and I've even played some killers," says Pfeiffer, discussing her decision to play Hairspray's hateful bigot Velma Von Tussle, having not made a film since 2002's White Oleander. "I signed on to do this and then sort of inched my way towards this character until one day, of course, it registered: 'Oh my God. I'm playing a racist'. I talked to my family because I understood that the message of the piece was really impor... (Belfast Telegraph)
Remember her? Jul 17, 2007
LOS ANGELES Michelle Pfeiffer hasn't been seen in a movie theatre since White Oleander in 2002. It doesn't seem like that long a time; perhaps something to do with the actress's stunning looks leaving a lasting impression. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Nexia's Black Chandelier Hits L.A. Fashion Show With Smashing Success Mar 23, 2007
Those in attendance included: director Amy Heckerling (Clueless, Fast Times At Ridgemont High); fashion designer Bao Tranchi with musician Jack Atlantis; decorator to the stars, including the late Anna Nicole Smith, Bobby Trendy; director Darren Stein (Jawbreaker and the forthcoming Color Me Olsen); Gina Gurewitz, co-owner of Epitaph Records; Heather Tom, two time Emmy-award winner and star of the David E. Kelley show "The Wedding Bells;" Janet Fitch (best- selling author of White Oleander),... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lights, camera and, finally, some action Feb 10, 2007
A few hours later, Weaver had a handshake deal to sell the rights to the family movie with Lowry, who has produced over 30 feature films, including White Oleander, Donnie Darko and The Last of the Mohicans. It was a real historical trip to be on the Warner Bros. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
