Quicklinks
Top Links
biographyby votesawardsNewsDeskmessage boardFilmographies
categorizedby typeby yearby ratingsby votesby TV series awards titles for saleby genre by keyword power search credited with tv scheduleBiographical
biography other works publicity contact photo gallery resume NewsDeskmessage boardExternal Links
official sites miscellaneous photographs sound clips video clipsNews for
Hilary Swank More at IMDbPro »
2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999
1-20 of 382 articles from 2009 « Prev | Next »
Boos! & Whoop-doos!: 12 Months of Toilet Plunkers and Dumpster Diamonds!
23 December 2009 9:55 AM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
The End of 2009? Whoop-doo! This year has been one hellatious shit storm from the get-go. Pregnant ladies and babies, The Great Depression Part II, pig flu, more than a handful of horrible shootings, a balloon boy, Tiger's indiscretions, and our first black president. Not to mention more dead celebrities than I can shake a stick at. Every time I turned around, some other atrocious calamity was happening right before my eyes. Making 2009 one of the most interesting years of this entire decade. According to Michael Ruppert in his film Collapse its only going to get worse before it gets better. Yes, the Teens are going to see more than half of your friends and family dead. Take account of the folks around you. By the time 2020 rears its ugly head, most of these people will be gone. Turned to dust and painful memories. My advice to you this coming New Year? »
Could Taylor Swift Be The Next ‘Supergirl’?
22 December 2009 7:00 AM, PST | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
Hollyscoop has reported on a rumor going around that 2009 Grammy winner Taylor Swift is in talks to put on the blue and red costume in an upcoming remake/reboot of the 1984 film Supergirl, that once starred Helen Slater and Faye Dunaway. Their sources say that Warner Bros. is looking to create a new film, and/or possibly a TV series, for the character, despite the original film being a financial failure.
Since this is merely a rumor as of now, the more interesting part was what the source’s said about the scarcity of female superheroes at the moment, “Hollywood is short of female heroes and the time is right for a new Supergirl.” This part seems logical enough – despite the mandate from a couple years ago when studio head Jeff Rubinox supposedly said, “Warner Bros. will no longer feature movies with female leads.”
This comes after a number of »
- John Muth
Swank splurges on condo
22 December 2009 3:02 AM, PST | Hindustan Times - Celebrity | See recent Hindustan Times - Celebrity news »
Million Dollar Baby actress Hilary Swank has treated herself to a lavish gift in time for the holidays — she has splashed out $3.5 million on a New York home. The 35-year-old actress has purchased a two-bedroom apartment at Superior Ink, a complex of condos in Manhattan’s star-studded West Village, according to the New York Post. The Oscar-winner’s new A-list neighbours include supermodel-turned-actress Gisele Bundchen, actress Liv Tyler and twin moguls Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. — Ians-wenn »
Science+Fiction Festival Report: Christopher Lee on Modern Horror Movies
22 December 2009 12:07 AM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
In late November the 2009 Science+Fiction Festival was held in Trieste, Italy. This happening is an international science fiction event dedicated to exploring the worlds of fantasy, experimental languages, and new technologies in film production, television, and visual and performing arts.
Most of the movies and lectures were concentrated on science fiction and fantasy, but there was quite a good share of horror related happenings. While the majority of attendees were psyched that cyberpunk guru Bruce Sterling was presiding over the international jury, I was mainly interested in visits by two legendary horror icons -- Roger Corman, who was just awarded with an "early" honorary Oscar, and Sir Christopher Lee, who had recently been knighted during the Queen's Birthday Honours.
These two genre heavyweights were certainly the icing on the top of a well produced and run film festival for me, but unfortunately, due to business obligations I missed Corman, »
- Uncle Creepy
Peter Sarsgaard: The Hollywood Interview
21 December 2009 9:12 AM, PST | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »
(Peter Sarsgaard in An Education, above.)
by Terry Keefe
(Currently appearing in this month's Venice Magazine.)
Like a seal of approval, it’s always a good sign of a film’s merit to see Peter Sarsgaard in the opening credits, because he chooses his projects well, whether it has been in a leading or supporting role. For a few years now, he has been in a strong enough career position that he could opt only to play leads, even if those were in smaller films, but from his film choices, he has also clearly been more interested in the quality of role, and not necessarily the size of the part, or the paycheck. As Mark, the uniquely resourceful slacker best friend of Zach Braff in Garden State, and as Clyde Martin, the protégé in Kinsey, and in his portrayal of real-life New Republic editor Charles Lane in Shattered Glass, and »
- The Hollywood Interview.com
Brittany Murphy's career in movies: every film - and what it made at the American box office
21 December 2009 6:29 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
American actor Brittany Murphy has died suddenly at the age of 32. We document her career in films and show how they scored at the Us box office
Actor Brittany Murphy died yesterday in Los Angeles, at the age of 32. Her film career spanned fifteen years and took in hits including teen comedy Clueless (1995) and romcom Just Married (2003), as well as indie films like Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) and Sin City (2005) that weren't box office smashes but were nevertheless critically acclaimed.
According to box office figures from the Internet Movie Database, Brittany Murphy's most successful film in box office terms was 2006's Happy Feet, an animation in which she voiced a singing penguin called Gloria; it had taken $197,992,827 at the American box office by May 2007. 8 Mile, the 2002 movie based on Eminem's early life, comes in second with a box office gross of $116,724,075.
Less successful financially were films like Phoenix, »
- Katy Stoddard
Swank Splashes Out $3.5 Million On New York Home
20 December 2009 5:36 PM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Million Dollar Baby actress Hilary Swank has treated herself to a lavish gift in time for the holidays - she has splashed out $3.5 million £2.2 million) on a New York home.
The 35-year-old actress has purchased a two-bedroom apartment at Superior Ink - a complex of condos in Manhattan's star-studded West Village, according to the New York Post.
The actress' new A-list neighbours include supermodel-turned-actress Gisele Bundchen, Liv Tyler and twin moguls Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. »
Having a Juliette Lewis Moment
18 December 2009 4:37 PM, PST | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
It happens from time to time.
Came in from the cold, fed the cat and the next thing you know. There she is. Juliette Lewis filling every nook and cranny of me brain.
When actresses invade my consciousness to that degree I immediately surrender to the moment: Think about the last time I saw them (Whip It in this case which was such fun), look at pictures or videos, surf the web to find out what they're up to. In Juliette's case she's still plugging away at that music career (her last record Terra Incognito hit in September) and she's filming or was filming Due Date, Todd Phillips' follow up to The Hangover.
We'll also see her next year in Betty Anne Waters, the latest Hilary Swank vehicle. I have no idea how big her role will be but I hope she shares a scene with fellow Whip It alum Ari Graynor, »
- NATHANIEL R
Kellan Lutz to Sport Calvin Klein Underwear!
17 December 2009 10:12 AM, PST | PopStar | See recent PopStar news »
If you thought Kellan Lutz was hot before, just wait till you see him in his underwear! That’s right ladies; the very cool Twilight (2008) vampire will be coming to you barely dressed. Lutz has signed on to be the spokesman for Calvin Klein. The 24 year old actor is the first of the Twilight series to do an endorsement deal. According to sources at Fox News, Lutz will be featured in billboard and magazine ads wearing only his skivvies. Calvin Klein is looking to recreate the early 90’s ads featuring another hot young talent, Mark Wahlberg. Wahlberg was transitioning from rapper to movie star and many credit the steamy ads with helping him get his foot in the acting door. Some other notable stars to have dazzled us in their Calvin Klein’s include Ashton Kutcher, Antonio Sabato, Jr., and Djimon Hounsou. Hilary Swank and Eva Mendes have also modeled for Calvin Klein. »
- klilius@corp.popstar.com (Kristy Lilius)
Sugar Shout Out: Colin Cowie Opens Up His Home and His Cookbook
16 December 2009 11:55 PM, PST | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
Colin Cowie opens up his home and his cookbook Meet True Blood's newest werewolf Check out this week's Cool Capture winner How to wear thick eyeliner a la Marion Cotillard Why attractiveness matters more in urban areas Espirit taps Daisy Lowe and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld to model Decorating ideas to steal from A Christmas Story Hilary Swank's holiday request 5 tips to traveling with presents Your favorite brand of workout gear for 2009 10 postpartum body surprises you should know about »
- PopSugar
Omg! Kellan Lutz Stripping Down to His Calvins
16 December 2009 1:56 PM, PST | E! Online - UK | See recent E! Online - UK news »
Get ready for up close and personal shots of Kellan Lutz in nothing but his skivvies. Sources confirm that the Twilight hunkster, 24, is the new face and body of Calvin Klein underwear. All those involved are staying tight-lipped about the new campaign, but I'm told we'll be seeing something early next year... Calvin executives apparently want to model the ads after the famous Mark Wahlberg campaign in the '90s that was shot by the late, great celebrity photographer Herb Ritts, reports Fox411. Other celebs who have shown off their goods for Ck include Antonio Sabato Jr. and Djimon Hounsou. Their female counterparts have included Eva Mendes and Hilary Swank. This wouldn't be »
Omg! Kellan Lutz Stripping Down to His Calvins
16 December 2009 1:56 PM, PST | E! Online | See recent E! Online - Movies and Television news »
Get ready for up close and personal shots of Kellan Lutz in nothing but his skivvies. Sources confirm that the Twilight hunkster, 24, is the new face and body of Calvin Klein underwear. All those involved are staying tight-lipped about the new campaign, but I'm told we'll be seeing something early next year... Calvin executives apparently want to model the ads after the famous Mark Wahlberg campaign in the '90s that was shot by the late, great celebrity photographer Herb Ritts, reports Fox411. Other celebs who have shown off their goods for Ck include Antonio Sabato Jr. and Djimon Hounsou. Their female counterparts have included Eva Mendes and Hilary Swank. This wouldn't be »
Omg! Kellan Lutz Stripping Down to His Calvins
16 December 2009 1:56 PM, PST | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Get ready for up close and personal shots of Kellan Lutz in nothing but his skivvies. Sources confirm that the Twilight hunkster, 24, is the new face and body of Calvin Klein underwear. All those involved are staying tight-lipped about the new campaign, but I'm told we'll be seeing something early next year... Calvin executives apparently want to model the ads after the famous Mark Wahlberg campaign in the '90s that was shot by the late, great celebrity photographer Herb Ritts, reports Fox411. Other celebs who have shown off their goods for Ck include Antonio Sabato Jr. and Djimon Hounsou. Their female counterparts have included Eva Mendes and Hilary Swank. This wouldn't be »
Golden Globe-Nominated 'Hangover' Takes A Swig, 'Inglourious' Storms Shelves And More, In The DVD Report For Dec. 15
15 December 2009 4:00 PM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
Getting some of the funniest guys in show business and dropping them in Vegas for a bachelor party sounds like a winning formula, but nobody expected "The Hangover" to gross a whopping $450 million dollars worldwide. Now the film is hitting DVD and Blu-ray, and is our lead film for this week's DVD Report.
Todd Phillips already had hits like "Old School" and "Road Trip" in the bank at the time he was begged to director "The Hangover," and the veteran comedy helmer pulled together a cast of unproven but fan-favorite stars. Headlining the zany misadventure romp would be Bradley Cooper (best known as the quintessential a-hole in "Wedding Crashers), Ed Helms ("Daily Show" and "The Office" alum) and underground comedy icon Zach Galifianakis. While all three shared a level of success, none had ever held a film together on their own, making this a considerable experiment for all involved.
What resulted, »
- Brian Jacks
Female Critics Weigh In on 2009's Best
14 December 2009 4:02 PM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
The Alliance of Women Film Journalists has weighed in on their picks for the best of 2009. And if the Oscars plays out anything like this list, early next year should be a great time for women in Hollywood. Kathryn Bigelow and The Hurt Locker picked up 6 nods from the association, including the top spots of Best Film and Best Director. Anne Thompson has since weighed in on that pick, sure that the female director will win the Best Director Oscar this year, becoming the first woman to ever receive that honor. But Bigelow wasn't the only winning woman the Awfj picked out of the crowd.
Screenplay nods went to (500) Days of Summer and Up in the Air -- two of my favorite scripts of the year, An Education won Carey Mulligan some acting love, Inglorious Basterds won a handful of awards including Best Editing for Sally Menke, and Meryl Streep »
- Monika Bartyzel
Golden Globe picks help sort out Oscar prospects
14 December 2009 1:20 PM, PST | Filmicafe | See recent Filmicafe news »
Having 10 best-picture nominees will be something different for the next Academy Awards, but it's nothing new at the Golden Globes.The Globes, whose nominations come out Tuesday morning, have long featured 10 or more best-picture nominees, divided into two categories: best drama and best musical or comedy.Plenty of Globe nominees for musical or comedy have made the best-picture cut at the Academy Awards, some even going on to win the top prize at the Oscars, such as 2002's "Chicago."But the Globe dramatic picks typically are the films that have scored well at the Oscars, where the best-picture category has been doubled from five nominees to 10 for the first time in 66 years.That could make the Globes even more of a bellwether for how Academy Awards nominations will play out Feb. 2, potentially opening the best-picture race to populist lighter films that often get overlooked amid the gloomy fare favored by Oscar voters. »
'P.S. I Love You' writer Cecilia Ahern gives birth to baby girl (IrishCentral)
14 December 2009 9:12 AM, PST | IrishCentral | See recent IrishCentral news »
Cecilia Ahern, the daughter of Ireland’s former Taoiseach (prime minister), Bertie, had a 6-pound baby girl in Dublin’s Rotunda Hospital yesterday. Ahern and her partner, David Keoghan, issued a statement saying they were “delighted to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Robin” according to the Belfast Telegraph. As well as being daughter of the former Taoiseach, Cecilia has earned fame in her own right. The 28-year-old has written seven bestselling books, and her first book “P.S. I Love You,” became a Hollywood movie starring Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler. The film was about a young widow who finds 10 letters that her husband wrote for her before he died. Ahern has not experienced that sadness in her own life. She has been a brilliant commercial success, and is looking forward to becoming a mother, the Belfast Telegraph reported. She said the baby was “the greatest gift I've ever been given. »
Where have all the biopics gone?
9 December 2009 1:32 PM, PST | EW.com - The Movie Critics | See recent EW.com - The Movie Critics news »
A few years ago, the Hollywood biopic finally seemed to be coming of age. It was the fall of 2004 -- a season that gave us not one but two of the most thrilling biographical dramas ever made, the jumpin' and impassioned Ray and the bold and brilliant Kinsey. (No, that's not Kinsey at left -- it's Woody Harrelson as Larry Flynt -- though it's probably a ménage he would have approved of.) The fact that these two movies came out within one month of each other was a coincidence, yet I marveled, at the time, at what they had in »
- Owen Gleiberman
Freeman: There Will Be a 'Batman 3'
8 December 2009 10:00 PM, PST | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
With Inception still in production, one assumes The Dark Knight follow-up might actually be the furthest thing from director Christopher Nolan’s mind.
But that’s probably not the case, insists actor Morgan Freeman, who appeared in the recent Bat-movies, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
"I know — I just know — that Chris is working on number three," Freeman told MTV recently. "He couldn't possibly not be."
Obviously, there is no shortage of executives and fans who would like to see another Batman movie in production. However, standing in the way is Inception, which is a mammoth project, as well as the uncertainty regarding who the next villain should be, although Catwoman and the Riddler are rumored to be the leading candidates.
Nolan also hasn’t exactly shown unabashed enthusiasm about helming another 'Batman' film, especially after Heath Ledger’s death left some potential story ideas up in the air. »
Uwe! Justin and Kelly! The Decade's Best Bad Movies
4 December 2009 5:59 PM, PST | GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news »
It's list time again, this one courtesy of The Onion's Av Club. The Best Bad Movies of the Decade is really a hard thing to categorize. The first rule is probably that the bad movie intended in some way to be bad, right? I mean there are plenty of bad movies that just wind up being bad for one reason or another, but to reach this level almost takes a certain devotion to not being great.
Beyond that, you have to not just be bad but so gloriously bad that people (like me) believe you had to plan it that way, if not all the way through then at least when it became obvious during the production that the only way audiences would ever remember the movie is by making it so lousy that it's unforgettable.
So I don't have a major problem with this collection (although I think Dreamcatcher »
- Colin Boyd
2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999
1-20 of 382 articles from 2009 « Prev | Next »
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles. News articles are published for the entertainment of our users only. The news items do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the site responsible for the article in question to report any concerns you may have.
Home
| Search
| Site Index
| Now Playing
| Top Movies
| My Movies
| Top 250 |
TV
| News
| Video |
Message Boards
Register
| 
RSS
| Advertising
| Content Licensing
| Help
| Jobs
| IMDbPro
| IMDb Resume
| Box Office Mojo
| Withoutabox
| Follow us on Twitter
International Sites: IMDb Germany
| IMDb Italy
| IMDb Spain
| IMDb France
| IMDb Portugal
Copyright © 1990-2009
IMDb.com, Inc.
Terms and Privacy Policy under which this service is provided to you.
An 
company.
