Entertainment News: Oscar organizers ponder earlier show time
(news added at 2010-06-23 16:52:11)Academy Awards organizers are talking about moving up the date of the show, possibly as early as January. At a Tuesday meeting, the academy's board of governors discussed the idea of holding the Oscars earlier. Most recent shows have been held in late February.A statement Wednesday by the academy said the earliest any date change could take effect would be for the Oscars in 2012. A firm date of Feb. 27 already has been set for next year's 83rd Oscars. The academy statement said the idea is "being explored as a possibility.""There are a number of questions still to be answered and challenges to be addressed with regard to moving the show to an earlier date," the statement said. "The academy governors and staff have been and will continue to look into those questions and challenges. No decision has been made and there is currently no timetable for when a decision might be made." Leslie Unger, spokeswoman for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, would not comment on why a date change was being considered. ..... read more
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(news added at 2010-06-23 17:01:15)A mini-tent city has bloomed outside the Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles to see an "Eclipse." Hundreds of fans are awaiting Thursday night's red-carpet premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," the third installment of the vampire movie series. The movie opens in theaters June 30. Scripts are in the works for more "Twilight" movies. About 9,000 wristbands are being handed out to fans, who began erecting tents Monday on concrete steps outside the theater. Nokia officials, who have issued a list of camping rules, say the wristbands must be worn until the premiere is over. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner play Bella, Edward and Jacob in "Eclipse," which features Bella preparing for high school graduation and choosing a prom date — vampire Edward or werewolf Jacob. ..... read more
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Going Greek over KillersUniversal's R-rated comedy "Get Him to the Greek" may have slain Lionsgate's ambitions of opening action comedy "Killers" ahead of three other wide openers at the domestic boxoffice this weekend. "Greek" grossed $6.2 million in its first day in release, compared to $5.7 million for "Killers," with both pics on track to ring up teen millions through Sunday. Saturday date-movie business could be key in deciding the two film's head-to-head competition. British actor and comedian Russell Brand stars in "Greek," with Jonah Hill ("Funny People") and Sean Combs also prominently featured. Nick Stoller -- who directed Brand in the same glam-guy role in 2008's "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" -- helmed "Greek," with comedy king Judd Apatow numbering among "Greek" producers. Rated PG-13, "Killers" stars Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl, with Robert Luketic ("The Ugly Truth") directing. ... read more >> 
Paul Rudd to star in 'My Idiot Brother'Paul Rudd has signed to star as the title character in "My Idiot Brother," a comedy being directed Jesse Peretz. The project comes from some of the bigger producing names in the indie world: Anthony Bregman of Likely Story, whose credits include Nicole Holofcener's "Please Give" and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," and Peter Saraf and Marc Turtletaub of Big Beach, which produced Philip Seymour Hoffman's directorial debut "Jack Goes Boating" and "Little Miss Sunshine." "Brother" sees Rudd playing an idealist dealing with his overbearing mother who crashes into the homes of his three ambitious sisters and, in succession, brings truth, happiness and a sunny disposition into their lives while also wreaking havoc. ... read more >> 
Can 40 plus dress be sexy and fabulous ?There's a telling scene early in "Sex and the City 2" when 52-year-old Samantha, played by 53-year-old Kim Cattrall, spots a gold, beaded bustier minidress that she thinks will be perfect for a big red-carpet moment. The saleswoman is the first doubter. "Is it maybe a little young?" she asks. Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda have fashion confidence like few others — on film or in real life. But the sequined armor these women wear along with their microminis, harem pants and stiletto heels suffers a few chinks over one issue: Do they dress their age? Samantha's friends question the minidress, too. But an even more important movie moment is when Samantha rocks the dress, putting conventionalists and teenager Miley Cyrus, who is on the same red carpet in the same dress, in their place. ... read more >> 
Jennifer Hudson will play the role of Winnie MandelaOscar winner Jennifer Hudson is to star in a biopic of former South African President Nelson Mandela's ex-wife Winnie, whose lawyers have already contacted the film makers threatening to block it. "Winnie," which also features Terrence Howard as Nelson Mandela and is based on a book by Anne Marie du Preez Bezdrob, starts shooting in South Africa on May 31 and could be ready for theatres by spring next year. Producer Andre Pieterse said Winnie Madikizela-Mandela had asked to see and approve the script before the picture went ahead, but that its backers had refused. "A lawyer's letter came some weeks ago," Pieterse told reporters at the Cannes film festival, where Hudson and Howard appeared to promote the production. ... read more >> 
Writer set for Final Destination 5Remember the days when we were told that last year's "The Final Destination" was the last chapter of the series? Yeah right... New Line Cinema quickly forgot about all that when the fourth film, which opened in 3D, scored $66 million domestically. "The Final Destination 5" is on the way, and it now has a writer. Heat Vision reports Eric Heisserer, the dude behind the screenplays of the "A Nightmare on Elm Street" remake and the upcoming "The Thing" prequel, is set to write the fifth installment in the horror series, in which death chases after a group of youngsters. Yep, more ridiculous killing is on the way indeed. ... read more >> ......get more Movies & Box Office news |
Val Kilmer apologizes to New Mexico neighborsActor Val Kilmer has apologized to his northern New Mexico neighbors after he was quoted making disparaging comments about the community. San Miguel County commissioners invited Kilmer to a meeting Wednesday to explain comments published years ago in Rolling Stone and Esquire magazines. Val Kilmer says he shares residents' concerns "when you hear negative things about a place you love." After hearing from Kilmer and those upset by his remarks, commissioners approved a permit that will let him rent guest houses at his ranch. Commissioners say they hope everyone can put the situation behind them.But Rowe resident Abran Tapia says he doesn't accept Kilmer's apology. Tapia says he thinks someone needs to continue speaking up for those who were offended by Kilmer's remarks. ... read more >> 
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House of McQueen names new creative directorThe house of Alexander McQueen has named Sarah Burton, a longtime colleague of the late designer, to be the new creative director of the brand. In a statement from London released Thursday, Burton said she intends "to stay true to his legacy" by turning out "modern beautifully crafted clothes."The announcement was part of a series of shake-ups announced Thursday. At luxury label Hermes, womenswear artistic director Jean Paul Gaultier is being replaced by Lacoste's Christophe Lemaire. And Theory confirms a Women's Wear Daily report that Olivier Theyskens, formerly of Nina Ricci and Rochas, will design a capsule collection for next year. McQueen, hailed as a creative genius in the fashion world, committed suicide in his London apartment in February. ... read more >> 
Victoria Principal donates to oil-spill cleanupAs oil continues to pour into the Gulf of Mexico, Victoria Principal has stepped up with a $200,000 donation to help clean things up. Oceana and the Natural Resources Defense Council say the actress made the donation to encourage the two nonprofits to work together to address the damage along the Gulf Coast and support a shift toward renewable energy. The former "Dallas" star is among a handful of celebrities who have become involved with the cleanup efforts. Ted Danson, who serves on Oceana's board of directors, is an outspoken critic of offshore drilling. Director James Cameron met with officials to share his expertise on underwater filming and remote vehicle technologies. And Kevin Costner has invested more than $24 million to develop devices now under consideration to help clean up the spill. ... read more >> ......get more Entertainment Online news |
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