Readers give thanks Nov 27, 2008
Actor William Fichtner ( Prison Break ) is 52. Actress Robin Givens is 44. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Today in History Nov 27, 2008
Actor William Fichtner is 52 ... Actor William Fichtner. (Yahoo News)
TNT pilot to shoot in Albuquerque Oct 4, 2008
William Fichtner, who is currently on Prison Break and has been in Crash, The Dark Night and Mr. & Mrs. Smith plays Hollister. Riley Smith, who was in New York Minute, also stars. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Joker Moments Sep 21, 2008
After making good on his promise to kill the bus driver, the Joker then confronts the bank's defiant manager (William Fichtner, in a fantastic cameo). The Joker then reveals his scarred grimace for the first time, removing his mask to deliver another great line: "I believe whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger." Mr. Fichtner is rewarded with a mouthful of grenade, its pin removed as the Joker pulls away in the bus and slips anonymously into a long brigade of similar vehicles. (IGN FilmForce)
Ledger, 'Dark Knight' full of surprises Jul 22, 2008
But the talent extends to minor characters: Eric Roberts (as a Mob boss), William Fichtner as a bank manager and Michael Jai White (as a crime figure). THE IMAX: Six scenes have action footage filmed using IMAX format cameras. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dark Knight: The best Batman movie ever? Jul 18, 2008
It is crammed with great actors, with a delicious and bittersweet farewell from the late Heath Ledger, sturdy work by the returning players, some chewy bit turns by worthies from Eric Roberts and William Fichtner to Anthony Michael Hall. And Maggie Gyllenhaal replaces Katie Holmes as the Batman's bittersweet love interest, the assistant direct attorney Rachel Dawes Now that's an upgrade. (New Haven Register, CT)
Batman beware: Heath Ledger's a riveting nemesis in potent new 'Dark Knight' movie Jul 18, 2008
ROGER MOORE, The Orlando Sentinel (***1/2 out of 4) "This Dark Knight is much more than simply Batman 2.0. It's a re-tooling, a re-load of the franchise Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale revived three summers ago. It is crammed with great actors, with a delicious and bittersweet farewell from the late Heath Ledger, sturdy work by the returning players, some chewy bit turns by worthies from Eric Roberts and William Fichtner to Anthony Michael Hall. And Maggie Gyllenhaal replaces Katie Holmes... (Florida Times-Union)
Drew Lachey raring to win car race for charity Apr 19, 2008
Lachey will compete against celebrities including William Fichtner from "Prison Break" and Wilmer Valderrama from "That '70s Show" in race-modified Scion tCs on a 1. 97-mile, 11-turn circuit through the downtown streets of Long Beach, Calif. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Best Supporting Actor: Richard Jenkins Apr 10, 2008
April 9, 2008 - Much like previous Best Supporting Actor candidates Garret Dillahunt, Nicky Katt and William Fichtner, Richard Jenkins is an easily-recognized performer, but one that's not well-known by television and movie audiences. Probably best known for his largely-absent turn as the deceased paterfamilias of the Fisher household on the critically-acclaimed HBO series Six Feet Under, Jenkins has worked steadily in Hollywood for more than 30 years, and only now enjoys his very first role as... (IGN FilmForce)
Jason Reitman, Kevin Smith Blog for NHL Apr 10, 2008
Celebrities blogging about the 2008 quest for the Stanley Cup include David Boreanaz, A.J. Buckley, Tom Cavanagh, William Fichtner and Geoff Stults. On the Net. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
DVD Review: "The Amateurs" (2005) Mar 28, 2008
Here, Bridges is surrounded by a cohesive ensemble cast of stars including veteran TV actors Ted Danson ( Cheers ), and William Fichtner ( Prison Break ), along with classy leading ladies Glenne Headly ( Dirty Rotten Scoundrels ) and Lauren Graham ( Gilmore Girls ) all of whom seem to have had loads of fun making this film. Alas, the major drawbacks to The Amateurs are its oh-so-common misconceptions about small towns. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Best Supporting Actor: William Fichtner Mar 1, 2008
William Fichtner has been working in movies for more than 15 years, starting his career with small roles in films like Malcolm X and Quiz Show ... William Fichtner: I read this script about a year before the film was even greenlit or Jeff [Bridges] was on board, and I come from a small town outside of Buffalo, New York -- not nearly as small as Butterface Fields [the town in the film. (IGN FilmForce)
Best of Natalie, Scarlett Mar 1, 2008
The same will hold true if we ever do one of these lists for Dennis Haysbert or William Fichtner. Garden State (2004): Some people thought this film was too self consciously quirky. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Fichtner Breaks the Bank Feb 13, 2008
February 11, 2008 - William Fichtner, costar of the television series Prison Break, told IGN that he has a small role in The Dark Knight as a bank manager held up by the Joker in the film's opening scenes. "[He's the] Bank Manager," Fichtner said during a phone interview to promote the DVD release of 2007's The Amateurs. (IGN FilmForce)
'Dark Knight' Opening Scenes Reveal 'Radical' New Joker Dec 4, 2007
None of the employees resist, save one played by character-actor extraordinaire William Fichtner. This is a mob bank, we learn, and the wrong place to mess with, even for a group of seasoned criminals. (VHI.com -- Music News)
First Look nabs film pair Oct 1, 2007
Ted Danson, Lauren Graham, Joe Pantoliano, Jeanne Tripplehorn, William Fichtner, Patrick Fugit, Tim Blake Nelson, Isaiah Washington, Glenne Headly, Judy Greer, Steven Weber, Eileen Brennan and Brad Garrett also star. "Day Zero," a selection in this year's Tribeca Film Festival, explores the emotional struggle of three lifelong friends -- portrayed by Chris Klein, Jon Bernthal and Elijah Wood -- who are drafted into the military, leaving their safe, comfortable lives behind for war. (Variety)
Prison Break Sep 13, 2007
Lincoln Burrows - Dominic Purcell Michael Scofield - Wentworth Miller Sucre - Amaury Nolasco Brad Bellick - Wade Williams T-Bag - Robert Knepper James Whistler - Chris Vance Lechero - Robert Wisdom Sofia - Danay Garcia Susan B. Anthony - Jodi Lyn O'Keefe Alex Mahone - William Fichtner ... Most interestingly, the writers use the back-to-season-one template not only to live up to the title but to tinker with shifting alliances, with FBI Agent Alex Mahone (the terrific William Fichtner) -- who had... (Variety)
This Week's DVDs Sep 2, 2007
98I spent last week on a drug binge, a bender just like the one I took a year ago when the first season of "Prison Break" arrived (New York Post -- Entertainment)
What's new on other returning shows? Aug 31, 2007
He's joined by old pals T-Bag (Robert Knepper), Bellick (Wade Williams) and FBI agent Mahone (William Fichtner), while brother Lincoln (Dominic Purcell), now cleared, looks on from outside. How I Met Your Mother (CBS, Sept. 24, 8 ET/PT): After two seasons, the show will finally reveal clues about the identity of Ted's future wife (after making clear in the series pilot that it wasn't Robin). (USA Today)
Winslet in Watchmen? Jun 29, 2007
They also claim that the Watchmen cast will include Oscar winner Jeremy Irons (Eragon) as Moloch, Virginia Madsen (Sideways) as Sally Jupiter, Noah Emmerich (Cellular) as Captain Metropolis, Jonah Hill (Knocked Up) as Seymour, William Fichtner (The Dark Knight, Prison Break) as Detective Fine, Gretchen Mol (Rounders) as Janey Slater, and Henry Gibson (Wedding Crashers) as Mr. Figure. Jason Patric has been rumored to play Dr. Manhattan, while Jude Law and Thomas Jane are reportedly up for the... (IGN FilmForce)
The Joker Begins May 12, 2007
"One of the scenes he was working on was a scene where Joker hijacks a school bus and drives it into the Gotham National Bank. So, it's a bank robbery scene that was filmed at the old post office off Canal St. near Van Buren (right by my work). He said they filmed there for about a week and the bank manager was played by William Fichtner. ... I'm hoping to get in on that set as an extra as well when they come back for a couple of months in June. He mentioned that they want him to keep his hair... (IGN FilmForce)
The Cougar Lounge - A Heaping Helping Of Hankering Apr 30, 2007
- Actor William Fichtner as Darren MacElroy in Blades of Glory assessing the fans. The big news - bigger than all those lies the politicians tell put together was the recent NCAA intention to ban text messaging in recruiting. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bigger game plan Apr 18, 2007
It is very clever of the writers to stretch the storyline further by adding the DB Cooper loot in Utah and an emotionally-scared FBI agent, Agent Mahone (William Fichtner), who has set his mind and soul on catching Michael, his brother and the other escapees. The conspiracy involving the Oval Office has also gone wider to include Senator Trancredi and his daughter, Dr Sarah Trancredi (Sarah Wayne Callies); although not even a squeak has come from Scofields and Burrows father. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Risky business Apr 13, 2007
In the second season, a special unit led by FBI Agent Alexander Mahone (William Fichtner) is hunting the eight prisoners who got out of jail. Also hot on their tracks is prison officer Captain Brad Bellick (Wade Williams). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Comic chemistry can still cut the ice Apr 10, 2007
Ferrell and Jon Heder (of Napoleon Dynamite) play rival skaters who were banned from the ice following a public brawl; Heder's character, Jimmy MacElroy, is the whiny, arrogant adopted child of a billionaire (William Fichtner), who abandoned him on a roadside. After spending three years in exile, Chazz and Jimmy re-enter figure skating the only way the rules allow: as a team. (Scotsman)
On Movies | Oscar by her side Apr 10, 2007
It took Fergus almost six years, but First Snow - which stars a lean and mean Guy Pearce, along with Piper Perabo, William Fichtner and J.K. Simmons - finally became a reality. And Fergus makes his directing debut. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Style reigns in 'First Snow' (Kelly Jane Torrance) Apr 6, 2007
William Fichtner ("Prison Break") is quirky but reliable as Jimmy's best friend, Ed, and Piper Perabo ("Coyote Ugly") plays it down as Jimmy's charming, patient girlfriend, Deirdre. Mr. Simmons has fun with what might have been a cliche. (Washington Times, DC)
"First Snow" | A psychic's words leave a chill in the air Apr 6, 2007
"First Snow," with Guy Pearce, Piper Perabo, William Fichtner, J.K. Simmons. Directed by Mark Fergus, from a screenplay by Fergus and Hawk Ostby. (Seattle Times)
Double axel, Triple putz Apr 5, 2007
Plucked out of the orphanage by a racehorse breeder (William Fichtner) and crafted into a figure-skating prodigy, MacElroy soon becomes skating's "Little Orphan Awesome.". Enter rival Chazz Michael Michaels, skating's overtly hetero swashbuckling buffoon, sporting cowboy chaps and the libido of a springtime chimpanzee. (Minnesota Daily)
Fergus and Ostby have scripted success Apr 4, 2007
The "under $10 million film" also stars Piper Perabo ("Coyote Ugly") as the doomed man's girlfriend and William Fichtner ("Contact") as his best friend. Fergus said casting Pearce was a long shot -- "fantasyland" -- but getting him on board clinched the deal. (Boston Globe)
Nice Ice, Baby Apr 4, 2007
Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, Jenna Fischer, William Fichtner, Craig T. Nelson, Romany Malco (PG-13). Will Ferrell fans (and I m certainly one of them) have by now learned that their expectations for any new Ferrell film must be carefully modulated. (San Antonio Current, TX)
Blades of Glory Mar 31, 2007
Cast: Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, William Fichtner. Director: Josh GordonWill Speck. (Anchorage Daily News)
'Blades of Glory': Figure skating for glory by two preening and, occasionally, goofy guys Mar 31, 2007
Mr. Ferrell and Jon Heder (of "Napoleon Dynamite") play rival skaters who were banned from the ice following a public brawl; Mr. Heder's character, Jimmy MacElroy, is the whiny, arrogant adopted child of a billionaire (William Fichtner) who abandons him on a roadside after his ouster from the sport. After spending three years in exile, Chazz and Jimmy re-enter figure skating the only way the rules allow: as a team. (International Herald Tribune)
'Blades of Glory' gets wacky comedic lift from Ferrell, Heder Mar 30, 2007
The bit players are well used, especially Nick Swardson as an effeminate stalker and William Fichtner as Jimmy's spiteful sponsor and adoptive father. The movie itself is not the merciless send-up of figure skating the ads make it appear to be. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Animators win their stripesReview: 'Blades of Glory' Mar 30, 2007
That story doesn't go far, which is too bad, because it's a waste of the great William Fichtner, as the icy-hearted adoptive father. Michaels, meanwhile, is a tough kid from Detroit. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Blades of Glory' stays on its feet barely Mar 30, 2007
"It's my cross to bear.") Heder/Jimmy is an overgrown boy molded by his fanatical adoptive father (a funny William Fichtner). Jimmy's phone answering message is, "If you can dream it, you can do it.". (USA Today -- Life)
Blades of Glory is gloriously silly Mar 30, 2007
The filmmakers may lack Guests interest in supporting actors (William Fichtner is wasted, and Poehler lacks her Saturday Night Live verve), but theres no reason to sniff at what they do accomplish. 2007 MSNBC Interactive. (MSNBC -- Movies)
"Blades of Glory" is a triple lutz of goofy fun Mar 30, 2007
"Blades of Glory," with Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, William Fichtner, Jenna Fischer, Craig T. Nelson. Directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon, from a screenplay by Jeff Cox, Craig Cox, John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky. (Seattle Times)
A Blades of Glory Skate Off with Amy Poehler and Will Arnett Mar 29, 2007
Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, William Fichtner, Jenna Fischer, Romany Malco, Nick Swardson, Rob Corddry, Craig T. Nelson. Studio. (MovieWeb)
Review: `Blades' offers a few laughs Mar 27, 2007
Heder, the star of "Napoleon Dynamite," is Jimmy MacElroy, an orphaned prodigy raised by his adoptive father (William Fichtner) to become the epitome of skating skill and grace, even though he's done up like a peacock, complete with a feathery costume, for his ice routine that opens the movie. "Blades of Glory" at least glides into the action briskly, establishing that Chazz and Jimmy are to-the-death adversaries. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Shooter': Off-Target, By Kurt Loder Mar 24, 2007
In the end, having driven Deirdre away and alienated his best friend, Ed (the excellent William Fichtner, radiating fraternal concern), Jimmy comes to accept his fate, whatever it may prove to be. And in the end, it's not what he expected. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Interview: William Fichtner Mar 23, 2007
Veteran character actor William Fichtner (Prison Break, Black Hawk Down, Armageddon) co-stars in First Snow as Ed, Jimmy's best friend and fellow salesman ... William Fichtner: I did, too ... William Fichtner in First Snow. (IGN FilmForce)
Unmemorable First Snow runs in circles Mar 23, 2007
Starring: Guy Pearce, Piper Perabo, William Fichtner, J. K. Simmons, Luce RainsDirector: Mark FergusRun time: 1 hour, 41 minutesMPAA rating: R ... A fellow salesman, Ed (William Fichtner), wants to be his closest pal, but so did an enigmatic ex-convict, Vince (Shea Whigham), who hasnt seen Jimmy in years. (MSNBC -- Movies)
DEATH IS IN THE FORECAST Mar 23, 2007
T'S dj vu all over again for Aussie actor Guy Pearce, returning to motel rooms in the American Southwest to sort out metaphysical issues in the thriller "First Snow," to somewhat (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'Prison Break' sheds plenty of blood Jan 22, 2007
"That's Alexander Mahone (William Fichtner), the one FBI guy as smart as mastermind escapee Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller). "He's sort of our Javert," Scheuring says, referring to the unshakable lawman in "Les Miserables. "Except right now, viewers aren't sure whether he's still alive. At the mid-season cliffhanger, he took a bullet from Paul Kellerman (Paul Adelstein), a rogue Secret Service agent who then helped Michael and his half-brother Lincon Burrows (Dominic Purcell)... (Florida Today)
