Hollywood picks 25 for "Walk of Fame" Jun 20, 2008
Others on the list include director Tim Burton, and actors Sir Ben Kingsley, William H. Macy and Hugh Jackman. Among the television stars are Macy's wife, Felicity Huffman, producer Mark Burnett and music stars include Kenny "Baby Face" Edmonds and disco-era band The Village People. (Reuters)
Walk of Fame honour for Jackman Jun 20, 2008
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KCRW's Harry Shearer to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Jun 20, 2008
congratulates Harry Shearer and all of today's announced Walk of Fame star-honorees: Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Cameron Diaz, Robert Downey Jr., Tim Burton, Leslie Caron, Charles Durning, Ralph Fiennes, William Petersen, Kyra Sedgwick, John Stamos, Mark Burnett, Chuck Lorre, Kenny "Baby Face" Edmonds, Dave Koz, The Miracles, Doug Morris, Rush, Shakira, KFI radio personality Bill Handel. Source: KCRW Foundation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Waterfront fest meets expectations, founder says Jun 17, 2008
In addition to ``Kabluey,'' some of the hottest tickets at the 10th annual Waterfront festival included ``Man on Wire,'' a documentary detailing the life of daredevil Philippe Petit; ``Fly Boys,'' about two boys who inadvertently get mixed up with crooks; ``Bart Got a Room,'' a comedy about a teenager (Steven Kaplan) trying to plan for prom night while his divorced parents (William H. Macy and Cheryl Hines) look for their own romantic adventures; the domestic drama ``The Cake Eaters,'' starring... (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
'Stuck' without a clear direction Jun 6, 2008
Gordon made similar lurches all over the map in his previous exercise in grotesquerie, "Edmond," which was based on a David Mamet play and starred William H. Macy as, of all things, a racist misogynist on a grisly bender. "Stuck" could have used some of that outrageousness. (Boston Globe)
Eclectic Cast Lined Up for Robert Rodriguez Comedy Jun 3, 2008
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Rodriguez Dons Shorts Jun 2, 2008
Jon Cryer, James Spader, William H. Macy and Lesley Mann have all signed up to star, while as ever, Rodriguez will write, direct, produce, edit, oversee the visual effects, paint the sets, wash the costumes and probably make the tea for everyone. Reviews. (IGN FilmForce)
Found in river - the true face of Julius Caesar May 26, 2008
He looks like actor William H. Macy. Anne Sterling, salem, ma. (Yahoo News -- Anthropology and Archaeology)
Turner tries to steal broadcasters' thunder May 15, 2008
TBS announced projects in development, including a single-camera half-hour series written, produced and starring William H. Macy. A comedy pilot in the works produced by Russell Simmons will star Run-DMC's Joey "Run" Simmons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Dynamic Carole Shorenstein Hays Dallas-bound May 13, 2008
" In this case, her son, Wally, came down to New York from Wesleyan University for a weekend with his mom, and the two went to see the Coen play when it was still at the Atlantic, founded by David Mamet and William H. Macy. She loved the play, she says, and so did her son. "I consider myself to be in the service industry, to please people, and people in our family most of all, and Wally is a huge fan of Ethan's. So I thought, 'Well this is easy. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Look Who's Talking May 10, 2008
She has been married since 1997 to actor William H. Macy. They have two children, Sofia, who was born in 2000, and Georgia, born in 2002. (CBS News)
Pop Tarts: Producer Offers Chelsea and Hillary Clinton $1 Million to Appear in Music Video May 10, 2008
" she reportedly told a packed Olympia Theater. Madonna last made headlines for making out with women onstage when she smooched Spears and Christina Aguilera at the VMAs in 2003. Hey, nothing like a bit of PR when you're working for another No. 1, right? William H. Macy Opens Up About the 'Action' He Got on Prom Night It seems that William H. Macy's starring role in "Bart Got a Room" brought back a few too many memories of his high-school days. "I didn't get laid on my prom night, sadly," Pop... (Fox News)
S.F. Film Festival gala gets political May 4, 2008
"This is a point in my life when I feel I'm in transition," said Bello, best known for "A History of Violence" and "The Cooler," in which she made heated love to Viggo Mortensen and William H. Macy, respectively. A single mom with a 7-year-old, Bello has always put her personal life before her career. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Summer Stages May 3, 2008
Any acting program at a school founded by David Mamet and William H. Macy can't be for dilettantes, even ones still in high school. The Atlantic Acting School's director of admissions, Heather Baird, says its four-week Summer Teen Ensemble is for "the smart young actor who's ready to jump in," once he or she passes an audition. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Downtown outdoor film series is back May 2, 2008
May 1 Duck Soup (1933), starring the Marx Brothers at 7:30, followed by Wild Hogs (2007) starring John Travolta, William H. Macy and Tim Allen at 9:00. May 8 Bringing Up Baby (1938), starring Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn. (FOX 11, AZ)
Scoop: Seacrests Idol future may not be so secure May 2, 2008
Cheryl Hines and William H. Macy were spotted at the Cadillac Lounge at Tenjune for the April 25 after party for "Bart Got a Room.". On April 26, Southern Hospitality BBQ hosted an NFL draft party attended by NY Giants center Shaun O'Hara and retired baseball player Darryl Strawberry. (MSNBC -- News)
Regis, Kathie Lee share 'Affair' Apr 23, 2008
WMA's Carey Nelson Burch and William H. Macy attended the Nashville Film Festival opening night on Thursday. . (Variety)
Target titles Apr 22, 2008
Quirky teen comedy that follows a young man's quest to find a prom date, as the marriage of his parents (William H. Macy and Cheryl Hines) falls apart. Written and directed by first-time feature helmer Brian Hecker. (Variety)
You Bluffing? Apr 13, 2008
Starring: William H. Macy, Maria Bello, Alec Baldwin. Key quote: "That guy is kryptonite on a stick.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Here's the deal on William H. Macy's new movie on moviemaking Apr 3, 2008
"It was bizarre making The Deal," says William H. Macy. "There I was a producer, playing a producer, being the producer.". (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Gore Launches US$300 Mln Climate Change Campaign Apr 1, 2008
"We didn't wait for someone else" to tackle these historic problems, the actor William H. Macy says in the spot. "We can't wait for someone else to solve the global climate crisis. We need to act now.". (Planet Ark, United States)
Yari, Entertainment One pact Mar 24, 2008
Yari Film Group's slate includes Joe Carnahan's "Killing Pablo," starring Christian Bale; Peter Hewitt's "The Lonely Maiden," starring Morgan Freeman, William H. Macy and Marcia Gay Harden; and Rod Lurie's "Nothing But the Truth," starring Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, Angela Bassett and Alan Alda. Patrice Theroux, E1's president of filmed entertainment, said, "This consolidates our position in Canada as one of the emerging forces in the Canadian film distribution sector.". (Variety)
Fests go in for a piece of the action Mar 15, 2008
William H. Macy, who had been coming to Sarasota for years, had also been approached at the Florida event. Macy and his writing partner, Steven Schachter, sent Kielbasa a draft of "The Deal," their romantic caper movie. (Variety)
Celebs toast Eva and Todds new hot spot Mar 9, 2008
The Wives were joined at Beso by hunky plumber James Denton, Parker s ex-TV hubby Ricardo Chivara and the dramedy s creator Marc Cherry along with American Idol izers Paula Abdul and Ryan Seacrest, rocker Sheryl Crow, actor William H. Macy and crooner Michael Bolton. English, who prepared eats like chorizo and shrimp corn dogs and feta risotto with lamb for their guests, had a few friendly faces in the crowd at the opening of his first California venture. (Boston Herald)
Mr. Adams goes Hollywood Mar 8, 2008
Actress Nicollette Sheridan occupied a booth with beau Michael Bolton, as did Felicity Huffman, who brought along husband William H. Macy. Others toasting the opening were "Desperate Housewives" creator Marc Cherry, reality TV star Kim Kardashian, actors George Lopez, Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Rapaport, Brookline's own Joe Reitman, and Boston native Jonathan Tucker, who was hanging out with English's 18-year-old son Oliver. (Boston Globe)
Movie role given YouTube hero Mar 7, 2008
The film features William H. Macy of "Fargo" and "Seabiscuit.". "I didn't get to meet him, unfortunately," Hardesty said. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
Starz Announces New Slate of Original Specials for 'Starz Inside' Series Feb 28, 2008
Prior to Starz Inside: The Face is Familiar, watch character actor-turned leading men William H. Macy in Wild Hogs (6:45 p.m.) and John C. Reilly (reteaming this year with Will Ferrell in the upcoming Columbia Pictures release Step Brothers) in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (8:30 p.m.). After the special, see Philip Seymour Hoffman in 25th Hour (11:00 p.m.). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Prepping for a SAG strike Feb 27, 2008
Organizers say another 150 signers have come on board since, including Don Cheadle, Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy and Meryl Streep. The petition proposes that voting on the contract -- which would include a strike authorization -- be limited to members in good standing who have met one of three thresholds over the previous six years. (Variety)
Check out other offerings from Oscar's top filmmakers Feb 25, 2008
Adapted from Christopher Buckley's novel about a tobacco lobbyist, it was 2006's Thank You for Smoking (Fox, R, $20), and the cast was strong: Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello, Robert Duvall, William H. Macy and Katie Holmes. In Juno's case, the instructional antecedent comes not from its filmmakers but from its star. (USA Today -- Life)
Parties > Feb 23, 2008
William H. Macy and co. celebrate the Sundance premiere of 'The Deal. The Sundance Channel gets in the spirit at their Park City soiree. (Variety)
Academy Award(R) Winner Tatum O'Neal ('Paper Moon,' 'Rescue Me'), Jenna Dewan ('Step Up') and Ashley Benson ('Days of Our Lives') to Star in The Lifetime Original Movie, 'Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal,' A Riveting Tale of Girls Go Feb 23, 2008
Ashley Benson most recently starred in "Bring It On: In It to Win It" and is recognized for her role as 'Abigail Deveraux' on the long-running daytime soap, "Days of Our Lives." Benson has also appeared on "The OC," "7th Heaven," "Scrubs," "The West Wing" and Lifetime's "Strong Medicine." Her feature film roles include "13 Going on 30" and the upcoming "Got a Room," opposite William H. Macy. Benson also stars in a music video for recording artist NLT.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Vollmann rides the rails for newest book Feb 10, 2008
John Travolta and William H. Macy might star in the movie version. "I talked with that hobo awhile," Vollmann writes. (San Francisco Chronicle)
New on DVD: Nicole Kidman leads 'The Invasion' Feb 1, 2008
Co-stars are Elisha Cuthbert, who is good as a shooting victim, and William H. Macy, who can play an insincere boss with the best. DUE TUESDAY. (USA Today -- Life)
Eva Longoria Parker makes her star turn Jan 31, 2008
"Look at all of them." Waiting on the red carpet are Desperate Housewives co-stars Felicity Huffman, with husband William H. Macy; Nicollette Sheridan, with fianc. Michael Bolton; and Brenda Strong. (USA Today -- Life)
A journey's tale enchants at fest Jan 29, 2008
Actor William H. Macy hosted the awards ceremony. 1. (Albany Times Union)
Sundance honors films with a political edge Jan 28, 2008
Said Levine: "I just accepted an award from William H. Macy in a cowboy hat. That is so (expletive) weird.". As for other winners in the American competition, Nanette Burstein (2002's The Kid Stays in the Picture) won best documentary director for American Teen, which weaves together the stories of four throwback archetypal seniors in the all-white, all-middle class 2006 graduating class in Warsaw, Ind. (USA Today)
'Frozen River' Best Drama at Sundance Jan 27, 2008
William H. Macy hosted the awards ceremony Saturday night, opening with an off-color monologue that incorporated the titles of many films at the fest, from "Downloading Nancy" to "Flow: For Love of Water.". "The Wackness," starring a loose and lively Ben Kingsley as a psychiatrist who trades therapy for marijuana, won the audience award for favorite U.S. dram 000036E1 a as chosen by balloting among Sundance movie-goers. (Washington Times)
Celeb scene takes over the Sundance fest Jan 26, 2008
Meg Ryan, William H. Macy, Sean Diddy Combs and more show up in Park City, Utah, for the biggest independent movie event. more photos. (MSNBC -- News)
Movies map a road to self-discovery Jan 25, 2008
Looking for some midlife adventure and finding more than they'd bargained for a quartet of Cincinnati suburbanites (Tim Allen, William H. Macy, Martin Lawrence and John Travolta) suit up in black leather and head for the Pacific. Much of the movie was filmed in the tiny New Mexican artist colony of Madrid (say MAD-rid) along the scenic Turquoise Trail about 25 miles south of Santa Fe. (USA Today -- Travel)
Pop Tarts: Sundance Devastation: Stars React to Heath Ledger's Death Jan 24, 2008
"It is so upsetting it's a huge loss and my heart goes out to his wife and kid," said William H. Macy. "I think great talent comes coupled with great demons.". (Fox News)
Nicholson 'warned' Ledger on drug Jan 24, 2008
However, other actors at the festival, including William H. Macy, Jacqueline Bisset and Stanley Tucci expressed their shock. "He was a captivating person. His performance in Brokeback Mountain was beautiful. Every time you saw that guy on screen you just wanted to watch him," Tucci said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Heath Ledger's Colleagues, Admirers React To Actor's Unexpected Death Jan 23, 2008
"Oh man, it's ripped through Sundance," sighed veteran actor William H. Macy. Everybody's talking about it. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Sundance big on Cancon Jan 21, 2008
Among this year's crop from the Great White North there's The Deal, a Hollywood caper starring William H. Macy and Meg Ryan, and Sleepwalking, a drama starring Charlize Theron that was shot in Regina, Sask. and co-produced by Vancouver-based Infinity Features. (Edmonton Sun)
Life's small indignities pile up, push nerdy teacher on wild ride Jan 19, 2008
But as you can tell from his unfashionable glasses and standard-issue William H. Macy sad-sack mustache, Walter is kind of a loser. His students mostly ignore him, his blowhard DEA agent brother-in-law makes fun of him, and his after-school job at a carwash diminishes him more every day. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Broadway re-elects David Mamet Jan 12, 2008
Most of his recent Gotham credits have played Off Broadway, many at the Atlantic Theater, the org he co-founded with William H. Macy -- including the comedy "Romance," which was a hit for the Atlantic in 2005. But when Mamet called Richards to say he had a new play, his aim was Broadway. (Variety)
Nothing to party about at Golden Globes Jan 8, 2008
Golden Globe best actress winner for "Transamerica," Felicity Huffman celebrates with husband William H. Macy. (Kevin Mazur / WireImage. (Los Angeles Times)
Worst films of 07: Awful is the new awesome Dec 28, 2007
John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy and Tim Allen are friends that hit the road together in "Wild Hogs." ... Does co-star (and least culpable hog) William H. Macy wake up screaming in the night, begging the universe for forgiveness. (MSNBC -- News)
A year of Hollywood film crews all over Boston Dec 25, 2007
Director: Peter HewittStars: Morgan Freeman, William H. Macy, Christopher Walken, and Marcia Gay Harden. Story: A comedy about three museum security guards who devise a plan to steal art that's been transferred to another museum. (Boston Globe)
A light for Darfur Dec 22, 2007
He's got a lock on style Before bolting Boston, where he'd been filming "The Lonely Maiden," William H. Macy gave the staff of the Liberty Hotel a little gift. As a token of his appreciation - the actor was a regular at the Liberty while in town - Macy presented staffers with an original lock from the old Charles Street Jail. (Boston Globe)
Morgan Freeman remains at the helm in movies, personal life Dec 19, 2007
" Still on the list So what does Freeman still want? Pulling back into the Marina Del Rey harbor, he ticks off a few of the items remaining on his bucket list: to work with William H. Macy, produce a movie that wins the best-picture Oscar and pilot a Sino Swearingen jet, a charter-size plane capable of flying at nearly 600 mph at 40,000 feet. So he signed on to do The Lonely Maiden, a heist picture with Macy due next year. He's reading scripts that seem Oscar-worthy "and have something factual... (USA Today)
Chairman Of The Boards Dec 9, 2007
The creators also get style points for their enjoyable triplets, such as "Actors: Spencer Tracy, Kevin Spacey or William H. Macy," or "Props: Knife, Rope or Candlestick.". Facts in Five (University Games, $30). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Sex To Make You Celibate Dec 8, 2007
" Maxim was also grossed out by William H. Macy and Maria Bello in "The Cooler," noting, "If you asked 10 random women which actor they'd most like to see naked [bleep]ing a cocktail waitress, at least seven would go out of their way to say, 'Anyone, as long as it isn't William H. Macy. " > > > Updated 8:19 p.m. Updated 5:11 p.m. ||||||||||| ||||||||| --> NEW YORK POST is a registered trademark of NYP Holdings, Inc. NYPOST.COM, NYPOSTONLINE.COM, and NEWYORKPOST.COM are trademarks of NYP... (New York Post -- Gossip)
ER hits 300th episode with clean bill of health Dec 7, 2007
In the shows first 13 seasons, 20 guest stars have been nominated for Emmys, including Alan Alda, Swoosie Kurtz, William H. Macy, Ewan McGregor, Bob Newhart and James Woods. Two others, Sally Field and Forest Whitaker, are Oscar winners. (MSNBC -- News)
Contemporary fashion Dec 5, 2007
After Clinton and his buddy Menino worked the bigger gathering, Clinton went back upstairs for a late-night dinner with actors Morgan Freeman, Amanda Peet, William H. Macy, Ethan Hawke, and Mark Ruffalo, who are all in town filming movies ... Macy buzzes around townWilliam H. Macy seems to be making himself quite at home in Boston. (Boston Globe)
Canada makes mark at Sundance Dec 1, 2007
In a press announcement released Thursday, The Deal, which stars William H. Macy and Meg Ryan, is described as the story of a longtime Hollywood producer who cons a major studio into financing his picture even though he has no script. Sleepwalking tells the story of a man forced to take responsibility for his niece and features Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson and AnnaSophia Robb. (Vancouver Sun)
Big name stars are on the card for Sundance Nov 30, 2007
Corporate Hollywood gets skewered by the scrappy art-house cinema world with two movies: The Deal, starring William H. Macy as a suicidal producer who cons a studio into financing a $100 million blockbuster that doesn't really exist, and What Just Happened. with De Niro as another shameless filmmaker trying to maintain his humanity in a business dominated by soulless morons. (USA Today)
Sundance flaunts Hanks, Combs, Barton Nov 30, 2007
"The Deal," which was co-written by and stars William H. Macy, involves a desperate Hollywood producer trying to make a big-budget movie about a black action star's conversion to Judaism. "What Just Happened?," written by veteran producer Art Linson, also follows a distressed producer (Robert De Niro) whose personal life is falling apart faster than his movies. (Los Angeles Times)
Movie liaison officer patrols a star-studded beat Nov 28, 2007
Over the summer, O'Connor strolled near Boston Common and chatted about football with Kate Hudson, star of the upcoming romantic comedy "Bachelor No. 2." Two weeks ago, he made small talk with William H. Macy, co-star of "The Lonely Maiden," as they walked across a street in South Boston. "Nice guy," O'Connor said of the Oscar nominee. (Boston Globe)
Making the scene Nov 28, 2007
The comedy, about three museum guards who plot to steal a painting, also stars William H. Macy and Marcia Gay Harden. Beauty queen sober and having funAs many parties as she attends, it's a wonder Tara Conner's still sober. (Boston Globe)
Jacko's Angel? Nov 27, 2007
Over the weekend, Nikki Finke ran a bunch of videos from stars like Sean Penn, Harvey Keitel, Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy, and the cast of "Ugly Betty" that showed what life was like without dialogue. My favorite is a rap video from writer-director David Schlussel called "Writer Boi." Julia Louis-Dreyfus, among others, makes a cameo. (Fox News)
Celebs star in online spots to support strike Nov 27, 2007
Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman and husband William H. Macy are featured in a charming video simply whistling instead of delivering lines of dialogue. Housewives co-stars, Eva Longoria and Nicolette Sheridan, doing their best impression of the unseen adult characters on The Peanuts, only say Wahhh, wahhh, wahhh to each other. (MSNBC -- News)
Canadian CEO says Peace out Nov 27, 2007
Its lineup of pics includes "Winged Creatures," starring Kate Beckinsale, Forest Whitaker and Jennifer Hudson and now in post-production; and "The Deal," based on the Peter Lefcourt novel and starring William H. Macy, Meg Ryan and LL Cool J.. Peace Arch also produces Showtime miniseries "The Tudors.". (Variety)
The Bloody Best Nov 25, 2007
THE COEN BROTHERS' BLOODY BEST FILMS. Article:THE COEN BROTHERS' BLOODY BEST FILMS:/c/a/2007/11/23/PKRNTBKD7. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
HE WAS A QUIET MAN Nov 23, 2007
When Slater shoots the shooter, he's baffled to be acclaimed as a hero and promoted to a vice presidency by the grateful head of the company (a briefly seen William H. Macy). "He Was a Quiet Man" initially shows promise, but filmmaker Frank Cappello (the early Russell Crowe vehicle "No Way Back") gets bogged down when Slater becomes involved with Elisa Cuthbert, a paraplegic survivor of the shooting who wants him to kill her. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Film and Epicurean Worlds Collide at The 17th Annual Florida Film Festival Nov 21, 2007
5-million guests, premiered thousands of films and hosted hundreds of celebrities including the legendary Paul Newman, Christopher Walken, Oliver Stone, John Waters, Campbell Scott, James Caan, Ed Burns, Jason Lee, Gena Rowlands, William H. Macy and Virginia Madsen. Source: The Florida Film Festival. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
