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Readers' favourites of the year
13 hours ago | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
From trashing the Terminator to praising the baboon – here's a selection of the stories you chose as your favourite in 2009
Anything by Lucy Mangan, because of the hooting hilarity that invariably ensues (Wookey Hole wants to hire a witch. Well, I can cackle ... G2 shortcuts, 9 July) – Sadie Clifford, Stockport
The greatest named place in Britain is inviting applicants for possibly the country's greatest job – to become the modern-day counterpart to the legendary witch of Wookey Hole.
The Somerset caves have long been home to a witch turned to stone in the middle ages by a Benedictine monk with a flair for that kind of thing called Father Bernard. Now, however, the popular tourist attraction is in need of someone with a wider skill set than that possessed by the average vaguely person-shaped rocky outcropping, and is advertising for a living witch to take up residence in the caves at weekends, »
- Guardian readers
The 15 Most Anticipated Films of 2010
18 hours ago | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
So you’ve unwrapped all of your Christmas presents, received three copies of District 9 from multiple uncommunicative family members, and the year of 2009 is about to be wrapped up. The debate is over: 2009 has been a great year for film. So what do you do now?
Why, start thinking about what’s around the corner, of course!
While there’s less in the way of interesting sci-fi, as 2009 will surely be remembered for, 2010 has plenty of interesting new films in store, as well as some remakes, reboots and sequels. Here’s a list of the 15 most anticipated films of 2010, in order of release, followed by a minefield of movies you might consider avoiding.
The Wolfman (February 12)
Originally scheduled for release this year and pushed back due to production delays, it seems that Joe Johnston’s The Wolfman is finally upon us. While news of reshoots and delays always send »
- John Cooper
Bazmann’s Christmas Address
25 December 2009 7:00 AM, PST | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
It’s been a great year for the British film industry. It kicked off with the British invasion of the Oscars, with notable wins for Kate Winslet, and Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire. The huge amount of British Actors plying their trade successfully in Hollywood continued to grow, with Scot Gerard Butler particularly in demand with parts in Gamer, The Ugly Truth and Law Abiding Citizen.
British filmmakers have been responsible for some of the more interesting films this year. Duncan Jone’s Moon was a brilliant yet under appreciated sci-fi drama. Fish Tank and Harry Brown lead the way for low budget drama. Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus finally found a distributor. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince became the highest grossing British movie of all time.
British film festivals Raindance and the BFI London Film Festival saw record attendances, and showcased some great films from home, »
- Barry Steele
Movies Forgotten In Time: I Come In Peace
25 December 2009 2:36 AM, PST | LatinoReview | See recent LatinoReview news »
Five years after his now legendary performance as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV, Dolph Lundgren was enjoying considerable success having starred in a trio of films that include Red Scorpion, (the original) The Punisher and as popular toy figure He-Man in Masters of the Universe. The films ranged from okay to just plain awful, but Lundgren had an onscreen presence that was more than just his six foot five frame. The guy had personality and for a native of Stockholm, Sweden, he could easily adopt an American accent. The nineties saw Lundgren in a string of action films that included Showdown in Little Tokyo with the late Brandon Lee, Universal Soldier with Jean-Claude Van Damme and the Keanu Reeves vehicle Johnny Mnemonic which to this day remains Ludgren's last film that had an American theatrical release. By the close of the decade Lundgren's films were only released straight to video sin the U. »
Brittany Murphy Laid to Rest at Twilight
24 December 2009 12:25 PM, PST | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Brittany Murphy was laid to rest at twilight on Thursday in a private ceremony before family and friends at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles. The Kaddish, a traditional Jewish mourning prayer, was recited and the hymn "Amazing Grace" was sung. The actress, 32, died of apparent cardiac arrest in her and husband Simon Monjack's L.A. home early Sunday. The official cause of death will not be known for weeks pending toxicology results by the L.A. coroner. According to a statement released by the family, at the funeral Monjack called his wife his "soul mate." "He went »
Roberts: 'Murphy's Death Is A Tremendous Loss For Hollywood'
22 December 2009 5:31 PM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Actor Eric Roberts has joined the celebrities paying tribute to Brittany Murphy, branding the tragic actress "a genuine pleasure" to work with.
The Clueless star passed away on Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest in her Hollywood home.
Roberts worked alongside the actress in 2002 independent film Spun and again in Sylvester Stallone's upcoming action movie The Expendables, and he admits he's been left stunned by Murphy's untimely death.
In a statement, Roberts says, "I would like to offer my sincere condolences, deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of Brittany Murphy. I am saddened by her passing, She was a terrific young lady and an incredible actress.
"It was a genuine pleasure to have worked with such a talented individual. Brittany will be greatly missed by her family, friends and fans. Her untimely passing is a tremendous loss for Hollywood."
Murphy's cause of death has yet to be determined. »
Expendables Raw Footage Scene
22 December 2009 10:56 AM, PST | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
Remember this image that was released a while back of Sylvester Stallone standing over those dead bodies wielding a couple of pistols from his new movie, The Expendables? Well, AICN have stumbled across some new raw footage that I think leads up to that photo.
AICN point it the fact that you have to remember this clip has had no other effects added to it, it is simply one shot from a crane camera and therefore don’t be surprised when it looks a bit naff!
The Expendables is a clash of the 80s & 90s hard men and has a cast which, as well as Stallone includes Anold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li and flying the flag for the girls, Charisma Carpenter and now (I still can’t believe it), the late Brittany Murphy. It’s out summer 2010 and we are looking forward to »
- David Sztypuljak
New The Expendables Raw Footage Emerges
22 December 2009 10:50 AM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
A new YouTube video has surfaced with some unseen raw footage from The Expendables, which is set for a nationwide release on August 13, 2010. Click below to watch this brand new footage from this high-octane action film.The Expenables Raw FootageThe Expendables stars Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Randy Couture, Steve Austin, David Zayas, Giselle Itié, Terry Crews, Mickey Rourke, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brittany Murphy, Charisma Carpenter, Liam Hemsworth, Gary Daniels and will be released in theaters everywhere on August 13, 2010. »
Summit Entertainment bumps up the Bruce Willis spy thriller ‘Red’
21 December 2009 12:39 PM, PST | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
Summit Entertainment has revealed that its upcoming big-screen adaptation of Red, based on the graphic novel by Warren Ellis, will arrive in theaters in October of 2010.
Starring Bruce Willis, Red centers on a retired black ops agent whose former employer sends a team of highly-trained and technologically advanced assassins after him.
The film was originally slated for November. Red will now face off against Saw VII and Prisoners.
Red also stars Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, John C. Reilly, Mary-Louise Parker and James Remar.
Parker plays the love interest, a federal pension worker who becomes embroiled in the Willis character’s struggle to stay alive.
DC’s Gregory Noveck exec produces with Jake Myers. Jon and Erich Hoeber adapted the script.
Related posts:New posters for Bruce Willis’ ‘Surrogates’ are out and the models are looking too skinny Bruce Willis to join ‘The Expendables’ – Joins Arnold Schwarzenegger in cameo-land One word describes the Bruce Willis, »
- Reel Loop News Staff
The Decade’s Film: 2005-2009
21 December 2009 7:33 AM, PST | t5m.com | See recent t5m.com news »
It had been a successful decade for the comic book movie, with that trend continuing into the latter half of the decade. Just as looked like the public demand for irradiated heroes looked to be diminishing, with lacklustre showings from the likes of Spider-Man 3 and Fantastic Four, out came Iron Man. Coupled with a brilliant script and an excellent performance from Robert Downey Jr as the titular zillionaire industrialist/playboy/freedom fighter/all-round genius, the end result was something truly special. Downey’s career was also revitalised, earning him a role in Tropic Thunder (which would earn him an Oscar nomination). Louis Leterrier’s The Incredible Hulk took a similar approach, this time giving Edward Norton of Fight Club fame a shot at getting under the skin of the green goliath. They set a tough act to follow, but followed they were by one Christopher Nolan. With the Batman »
- Uprising
Actress Brittany Murphy Dead At 32
21 December 2009 7:00 AM, PST | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
Word first came in Sunday afternoon that actress Brittany Murphy was found dead after going into cardiac arrest. TMZ was the first to report that Murphy was delivered, D.O.A. to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in California.
Brittany Murphy appeared in several television roles, but she is most remembered for her breakout role as Cher’s nerdy friend Tai in the 1995 film Clueless. The movie also featured Paul Rudd, Alicia Silverstone, and Donald Faison.
Murphy went on to star in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999), Girl, Interrupted (1999), Sidewalks of New York (2001), Riding in Cars With Boys (2001), Spun (2002), 8 Mile (2002), Sin City (2005), and Happy Feet (2006), in addition to other movies and shows.
She co-stars in the upcoming Sylvester Stallone movie The Expendables. She married screenwriter Simon Monjack in 2007. Murphy died of cardiac arrest on Dec 20, 2009 at the age of 32. »
- Shannon Hood
Brittany Murphy: a life in clips
21 December 2009 6:14 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
The Clueless and Sin City actor has died of a heart attack aged 32. We look back at her key roles on film
Brittany Murphy was not one of the world's great actors. Nor, in recent years, was she even especially visible. But she was a performer of immense charm, with a knockout smile and a chuckling, bee-bop voice it was difficult not to be won over by.
For a spell in the early 90s, Murphy established herself as one of Hollywood's freshest, most engaging mainstream leads – a doll-eyed ditz with a hint of vaguely filthy goofiness. She was Scarlett Johansson a half-generation older: she shared that actor's old-school Hollywood glamour, the big curves on a little frame, and the brains behind the fluff. Both even had singing careers. But while Johansson teamed up with some solid mentors, and got films of real credibility under her belt, Murphy struggled to cement a career that, »
- Catherine Shoard
Interview: Brittany Murphy (The Dead Girl)
21 December 2009 4:43 AM, PST | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »
What a strange bit of untimely news this morning. Who dies of a heart attack at age 32? Makes no sense. The above news headline isn't a case of bad taste -- I've decided to re-publish a Brittany Murphy interview we had on the site, which I had completely forgot that we had, but it serves as a reminder that the actress, known for bubbly roles as Jameson mentions in his intro below, and as of late, had some back to back films that went the direct to video route, should also be remembered for taking on some difficult, challenging indie parts as in Karen Moncrieff's film. - What a strange bit of untimely news this morning. Who dies of a heart attack at age 32? Makes no sense. The above news headline isn't a case of bad taste -- I've decided to re-publish a Brittany Murphy interview we had on the site, »
Sin City actress Brittany Murphy dies at age 32
21 December 2009 1:12 AM, PST | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
Hollywood actress Brittany Murphy has died at the age of 32 after going into cardiac arrest, it's been confirmed.
Among her many roles, Murphy played sex-siren barmaid Shellie in 2005's Sin City, adapted from a graphic novel by Frank Miller. It also starred Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke, Clive Owen and Jessica Alba.
News of Murphy's death emerged following an emergency call earlier today from the Los Angeles home where she lived with her husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack, whom she wed in 2007.
Murphy, who also starred in Clueless and 8 Mile, was said to have been found slumped unconscious in the shower.
She had reportedly suffered cardiac arrest, meaning her heart had suddenly stopped functioning. Medics failed to revive her and she was taken to Cedar-Sinai Medical Centre where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
The actress was recently reported to have been fired from the Puerto Rico film set of thriller The Caller for 'difficult' behaviour, »
- David Bentley
Cameron Enjoys Double-whammy Weekend
21 December 2009 12:11 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
James Cameron enjoyed a weekend to remember - the director's sci-fi epic Avatar shot to the top of the U.S. box office just days after he received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
On Friday, the Titanic auteur was honoured by fans and industry pals as he revealed his own star - the 2,396th - before his Aliens muse Sigourney Weaver paid tribute to the legendary filmmaker.
Cameron told reporters he was especially pleased with his spot outside the Egyptian Theatre, as his star was next to Sylvester Stallone's - who he teamed up with to write the screenplay for 1985's Rambo: First Blood Part II.
He said, "The placement is especially cool - right in front of the prestigious Egyptian Theatre, right next to Sylvester Stallone, my co-writer on Rambo: First Blood Part II.
"We're together again - apparently for all eternity now."
He paid tribute to his Avatar "family" - thanking his cast and crew for working so tirelessly on the project: "Whatever Avatar becomes, however well it does, whatever accolades it receives, the face of Avatar is these people right here. Most actors work on a film for months at the most. Some of our team worked on the film for almost a year and a half. We actually became a kind of family and we all still love each other."
The ceremony came on the same day his computer-generated saga hit cinemas across the globe - raking in $73 million (£45.6 million) in America alone on its first weekend of release. »
Brittany Murphy R.I.P.
21 December 2009 12:08 AM, PST | Screenrush | See recent Screenrush news »
It's our sad news to report that Brittany Murphy, the actor who had a break-out hit with Clueless and went on to star in the likes of Sin City, 8 Mile and Happy Feet, has died at the age of 32.
The story broke when Hollywood tabloid site reported that TMZ that Murphy died early Sunday morning after going into full cardiac arrest and being declared dead on arrival after being rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.
After her breakthrough in Clueless, Murphy got attention for her role in the 2001 thriller Don't Say A Word which led to key roles in Eminem's 8 Mile and starring roles in the comedies Just Married with then-boyfriend Ashton Kutcher, Uptown Girls with Dakota Fanning and Little Black Book.
Murphy received the most critical praise for her role in the 2006 indie drama The Dead Girl, released the same year as her voice could be heard as »
Brittany Murphy's Forthcoming Movies: A Status Report
20 December 2009 11:22 PM, PST | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
Producers and directors of the late actress' most recent projects weigh in.
By Eric Ditzian
Photo: Dave Hogan/ Getty Images
From the quotable "Clueless" to the hard-bitten "8 Mile," Brittany Murphy has left behind a legacy of remarkable onscreen roles. But before her sudden death on Sunday, the 32-year-old actress also completed work on several films and was getting set to begin another in January. Not much is known about these low-profile projects, so MTV News got in touch with various producers and reps connected to the films to figure out their status and when audiences might have the chance to see the actress at work in the future.
Before her passing, Murphy completed work on this psychological thriller in which she plays a woman with a history of psychiatric issues who accompanies her boyfriend (Dean Cain) to the hospital for surgery, only to have him disappear without a trace. »
Brittany Murphy Dies at 32
20 December 2009 10:00 PM, PST | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
Versatile actress Brittany Murphy, who appeared in both light-hearted comedies and darker dramas, died of cardiac arrest in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 20th. She reportedly collapsed at the home shared with her spouse Simon Monjack. After firefighters were unable to revive her, Murphy was transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead at approximately 10:04am
An autopsy has yet to be performed, but Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter told the Associated Press that Murphy died of natural causes. Experts are looking into her medical history and toxicology reports.
The actress, who was of Irish, Eastern European and Italian-American descent, got her start on television, but her career took off with 1999’s Girl, Interrupted, which Murphy starred in alongside Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie. Big studio films followed, including the Michael Douglas thriller Don’t Say a Word (2001), the Eminem drama 8 Mile (2002), and the romantic comedy Little Black Book »
Cause of Brittany Murphy's Sudden Death Investigated
20 December 2009 6:58 PM, PST | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »
"Uptown Girls" star Brittany Murphy has passed away on Sunday morning, December 20. While the actress has been reported to have died of cardiac arrest at the age of 32 years old, Los Angeles police and coroner will conduct an investigation, which includes an autopsy, to determine ther cause of death, People magazine reported.
The autopsy on Murphy's body, according to TMZ, will be performed although her husband Simon Monjack wished the otherwise. The site mentioned in its report the British screenwriter has told hospital staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center that he did not want an autopsy done on his deceased wife.
The actress who voice Gloria in "Happy Feet" was found unconscious by her mother in the shower at her home on Sunday. At 8 A.M., a call went out to 911. It was said that the call was made by her husband. Thirty minutes later, paramedics arrived at her Beverly Hills »
- celebrity-mania.com
Brittany Murphy Dies at 32
20 December 2009 6:36 PM, PST | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Access Hollywood has confirmed that actress Brittany Murphy went into cardiac arrest and died on Sunday morning. Brittany was only 32. A Cedars-Sinai representative confirms that she was pronounced dead at 10:04Am in Los Angeles, California. Brittany was known for many of her film and television roles, such as “Clueless”, “Drop Dead Gorgeous”, “Happy Feet”, “King of the Hill”, “Just Married” co-starring Ashton Kutcher, “Sin City” and in the upcoming films “Abandoned” and “The Expendables” from director Sylvester Stallone. Brittany married screenwriter Simon Monjack in May of 2007. We at Shockya.com extend our sincerest condolences to her loved ones. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest details. »
- Brian Corder
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