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Kaleidoscope 2009: Important Movie Events (Part 2/4)
5 hours ago | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
With summer being the much anticipated months for the film biz, more shocking stories come into sight. The leak of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" unfinished version, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" experiencing on-set mishap, and the chopping off of La Toya Jackson's scene from "Bruno" were some of the affairs that juiced up this year's fairly modest summer months.
April
Though the story came to public attention on April 1, it wasn't one of the April Fool's jokes. One month prior to the theatrical release of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", its workprint version was leaked out online and made available for download on several bittorrent sites, prompting a more than 75,000 download ever since. Preventing further illegal act on the unfinished film, 20th Century Fox was quick to issue a statement, and vowed to prosecute the source of the initial leak and any subsequent postings.
Other major events of the month:
Apr 01: Unfinished version »
- AceShowbiz.com
Queen Latifah Promotes 36th People's Choice Awards
23 December 2009 6:34 PM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
In tow with a season greeting, Queen Latifah taped a video viral to remind people that the annual People's Choice Awards will take place as the new year unfolds. "I'm here on Hollywood shooting some secret videos that will surprise you. I can't tell you exactly what we're doing, so you have to tune in January 6 to find out," Latifah said.
In the 36th year, Latifah will be the host and Mark Burnett will be the producer. Burnett is the same man who got people in awe when he staged Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno to drop his nude bottom on Eminem's face at 2009 MTV Movie Awards. CBS will air People's Choice live from Nokia Theater starting 9/8c. Announcement is still awaiting on who will be the stage act.
People's Choice Awards honor the work in television, movie and music based on the voting by fans. In the television category, »
- AceShowbiz.com
Starz serious about original programming: Chris Albrecht in as CEO
22 December 2009 8:46 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Former HBO head executive Chris Albrecht, who oversaw HBO's high quality original series Sex And The City, The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Band Of Brothers, The Wire, Da Ali G Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, Deadwood, and others has been inked by Starz family of networks as CEO. Nikki Finke confirms on Deadline that Albrecht is expected to be named the new CEO and possible president of the Starz family of networks sometime this week. Starz president Robert Clasen is retiring, and with yesterday's announcement of a re-upped second season for the yet to be aired blockbuster original series "Spartacus," reveals Starz intentions to jump mightily into the original-programming game. The network has done exceptionally well with quality original »
- April MacIntyre
What are the best and worst movie accents of the decade?
21 December 2009 11:00 AM, PST | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Yesterday, NPR printed an article about the best and worst movie accents of the decade, asking readers to submit their votes on what actor should nab the award in both categories. As the EW writer who a few years ago helmed our Worst Movie Accents gallery, I decided to look at their choices. (And, unfortunately, since film's all-time worst movie accent -- Kevin Costner in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves -- was brought to screens in 1991, it is not eligible for this award.) As far as the best accents go, NPR offers up four: Morgan Freeman in Invictus, Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean, »
- Kate Ward
Oscar Songs: Rude, Weird and Silly
20 December 2009 10:43 AM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
By Steve Pond
It could be one of the most awesome moments ever on an Academy Awards telecast, though the Academy and the show’s producers might not be inclined to agree.
Picture this: Some star (let’s say Seth Rogen, to get those twentysomething viewers) introduces the next nominated song. The lights illuminate Sacha Baron Cohen, clad in full regalia as the character of gay fashion reporter Bruno.
“I’ve written a song that I hope is going to bring za vorld together,” he sings … and then, one-by-one, he’s joined by the cast of pop music superstars »
- Steve Pond
Paramount 2010 Preview: Synopses and High Resolution Images from She’S Out Of My League, Morning Glory, Shutter Island, How To Train Your Dragon, More
18 December 2009 3:33 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Paramount has released the synopses and a bunch of first look images from all of their 2010 releases. Some of the first look images are from Morning Glory (Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton), She’s Out of My League (Jay Baruchel, Alice Eve), and How to Train Your Dragon. In addition to the first look images, they’ve provided us with high resolution versions of a few images that have you may have seen and the first synopses from Dinner for Schmucks, Megamind, and Morning Glory. Everything is after the jump so take a look:
Click on any image for a high resolution version. The films are listed below in order of release.
Paramount Pictures Presents
A Phoenix Pictures Production
In Association with Sikelia Productions and Appian Way
A Martin Scorsese Picture
Co-Producers Joseph Reidy Emma Tillinger Amy Herman
Executive Producers Chris Brigham Laeta Kalogridis Dennis Lehane »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
First Behind the Scenes Look at Dinner for Shmucks with Paul Rudd and Steve Carell
17 December 2009 2:10 AM, PST | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
For some reason, we haven't heard much about the upcoming Dinner for Shmucks starring Steve Carell and Paul Rudd, so this bit of news comes as a pleasant surprise. The film is a remake of the French comedy Le dîner de cons (which has a not-so-nice title when translated), and will be directed by Jay Roach (Austin Powers, Meet the Parents). The last we reported on Shmucks was in 2007, with Sacha Baron Cohen attached to star. Obviously, those plans fell through, but I honestly think it's for the better. Finally, we're going to get a chance to see Rudd and Carell together again after The 40 Year Old Virgin and Anchorman. The cast also features Zach Galifianakis and Ron Livingston. MTV has a short clip featuring the pair chatting about the film, check it out after the break --- along with a look at the film's plot. According to Wikipedia, »
- Devindra Hardawar
'The Simpsons' Reveals 20th Anniversary Poster
16 December 2009 11:10 PM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
Almost everybody in Springfield came for a pose on "The Simpsons" 20th anniversary poster. Brought to attention by EW, the art is like a spot-the-character feature that boasts all the primary and secondary characters found in the last two decades. This includes the monsters, the ghosts, the aliens and the animals.
Entering the 21st year, "Simpsons" becomes the longest-running television show. "Gunsmoke" previously invaded CBS screen for 20 years before resolving in 1975. In celebration of the monumental season, Fox has arranged a special on January 10 that includes a Simpsons documentary and "The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special: in 3-D! on Ice!"
Guest voices to be expected in the 2010 season are Daniel Radcliffe and Sacha Baron Cohen. The former will be voicing a kid vampire named Edmund in the annual "Treehouse of Horror Xxi" episode. Lisa befriends Edmund but their fathers, Homer and Dracula, are against the relationship. Meanwhile, Cohen voices an Israeli »
- AceShowbiz.com
Oscar 2010: Best Song Submissions
16 December 2009 5:08 PM, PST | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Jim Carrey in A Christmas Carol (top); The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus by Terry Gilliam (middle); Daniel Day-Lewis, Kate Hudson in Nine (bottom) Sixty-three songs are contending for a nomination in the Best Original Song category for the 2010 Academy Awards. Needless to say, there are songs from Disney movies — A Christmas Carol, The Princess and the Frog — in addition to songs from Miley Cyrus‘ Hannah Montana The Movie, Rob Marshall’s Nine, and even Sacha Baron Cohen’s Bruno. Among the curiosities (the song titles, I mean) are “AyAyAyAy” from The Maid, “Fly Farm Blues” from It Might Get Loud, “Depression Era” from That Evening Sun, “Running Out of Empty (Make Ourselves at Home)” from Lymelife, “We Love [...] »
- Anna Robinson
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher Said Already Set Wedding Date
16 December 2009 1:20 AM, PST | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »
Words on the streets are, Sacha Baron Cohen and fiancee Isla Fisher have already set their wedding date. According to British magazine Heat, the "Bruno" actor and the "Confessions of a Shopaholic" beauty will tie the knot in May or June 2010.
The site additionally mentioned that the couple has planned to exchange wedding vows in a small private ceremony in London. "Isla and Sacha want a small wedding that will include only family and their closest friends - possibly fewer than 50 people," a source was quoted by the magazine as saying.
Cohen has been romancing Fisher for about eight years. Back in 2007, the 33-year-old beauty converted to his religion, Judaism, and took a Hebrew name, Ayala. On the same year, the twosome welcomed their first child, daughter Olive Cohen.
Sacha Baron Cohen made his break by starring as an uneducated and boorish junglist named Ali G/Borat on 2000 TV show »
- celebrity-mania.com
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher Have Set Wedding Date
15 December 2009 8:18 PM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
British magazine Heat brings to attention a new report that claims Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have set a wedding date. The pair who has been together for eight years is said planning an intimate ceremony in London in summer.
"Isla and Sacha want a small wedding that will include only family and their closet friends - possibly fewer than 50 people," a source tells the publication about the reported nuptials, which is said set for May or June 2010. Confirming statement is yet to be made by the celebrity pair or their camp though.
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have been engaged since 2004. They are parents to one daughter, Olive Cohen, who was born in October 2007. In the same year, the movie beauty converted to the actor's religion of Judaism and has taken the Hebrew name "Ayala".
In an interview with Allure magazine's February 2009 issue, Isla said that she »
- AceShowbiz.com
Cohen, Fisher 'to marry next summer'
15 December 2009 8:46 AM, PST | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have reportedly decided to get married in May or June next year. The couple, who have been dating for eight years and currently reside in Hollywood, will allegedly tie the knot in a small private ceremony in London. "Isla and Sacha want a small wedding that will include only family and their closest friends (more) »
- By David Balls
Cohen And Fisher Plan Summer Wedding?
15 December 2009 7:56 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have set a date for their wedding - they are planning an intimate summer ceremony in London, according to reports.
The Australian actress gave birth to the couple's daughter Olive in 2007, and has completed a conversion to her fiance's religion of Judaism.
Fisher recently admitted their busy work schedules mean they haven't had time to plan a wedding, but British magazine Heat is reporting the celebrity couple has now named May or June 2010 for their big day.
A source tells the publication, "Isla and Sacha want a small wedding that will include only family and their closet friends - possibly fewer than 50 people." »
George Clooney? 'Precious'? We Preview The 2010 Golden Globe Nods
14 December 2009 2:02 AM, PST | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
Get a head-start before the nominations are announced Tuesday morning.
By Eric Ditzian
George Clooney in "Up in the Air"
Photo: Dale Robinette/ Paramount
For the past several weeks, juries and critic groups that basically no one beside Hollywood insiders and awards-season prognosticators know anything about have been doling out accolades. On Tuesday morning, the mainstream arm of awards season begins when the Golden Globe nominations are announced.
What films are likely to be recognized? Which performances are the ones that will be remembered? MTV News took a look back at the year in movies and came up with our picks for the actors, actresses and their films that are most likely to be selected for the big show.
Best Motion Picture, Drama
If you haven't heard about the Jason Reitman-directed, George Clooney-starring "Up in the Air," start preparing now. The film has been critically lauded since its »
Acid attack survivor to deliver Channel 4's alternative Christmas message
11 December 2009 10:00 AM, PST | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »
Former model and TV presenter to follow Iranian president in giving alternative to Queen's Christmas Day broadcast
Acid attack survivor Katie Piper will deliver this year's alternative Christmas message on Channel 4.
Piper, who has had more than a year of reconstructive surgery after she had sulphuric acid thrown in her face by an ex-boyfriend, will deliver a message of "hope and optimism", said the broadcaster.
The traditional alternative to the Queen's Christmas Day broadcast is now in its 17th year, and has previously been delivered by speakers including Brigitte Bardot, Ali G, Marge Simpson and the parents of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence.
Channel 4 caused controversy last year when the alternative message was delivered by the president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Piper, whose career as a model and TV presenter was destroyed by the attack, appeared on Katie: My Beautiful Face, part of Channel 4's documentary series Cutting Edge, in October. »
- John Plunkett
Palestinian Sues Baron Cohen For $110 Million
10 December 2009 12:21 PM, PST | Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news »
In the latest lawsuit filed against Borat/Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen, a Palestinian shopkeeper is claiming that he was falsely portrayed as a terrorist in Bruno, harming his reputation and business. The $110-million lawsuit, which also names David Letterman and others, was filed in District of Columbia federal court last week by Ayman Abu Aita, who describes himself as a Christian and a "peace-loving person who abhors violence," the Associated Press reported on Wednesday. In an interview with Letterman, Baron Cohen said that he set up the meeting with Abu Aita in the West Bank at a "secret location" chosen by Abu Aita. The lawsuit claims, however, that Baron Cohen selected the location for the interview -- a hotel on the West Bank under Israeli military control. Perhaps most significantly, the shopkeeper claims he never signed a release. »
Baron Cohen 'sued for terrorist remark'
10 December 2009 11:40 AM, PST | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Sacha Baron Cohen is being sued for $$110m (£67.5m) for labelling a Palestinian man a terrorist. BBC News reports that shopkeeper Ayman Abu Aita is taking legal action after he appeared in Brüno and gave an interview as "a member of militant group al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade". In legal papers filed in Washington, DC, Aita's lawyer stated that his client is Christian and "a peace-loving person who abhors violence", who before the film's release "enjoyed a good reputation for honesty and a peaceable nature" in the community. The attorney claimed that any involvement in militant (more) »
- By Aaron Broverman
Man Portrayed as "Terrorist" in Bruno Sues Sacha Baron Cohen
10 December 2009 7:18 AM, PST | TVGuide - Breaking News | See recent TVGuide - Breaking News news »
A Palestinian shopkeeper portrayed as a terrorist in this summer's Bruno is suing Sacha Baron Cohen for libel in a $110 million lawsuit, the Associated Press reports.
In the film, Ayman Abu Aita, who filed the suit last week in District of Columbia federal court, was identified as a member of the militant group Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade, which is "utterly false ...
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- Joyce Eng
Movie Bites: Johnny Depp gets Pancho ready, 'Son' pens Dracula pic for 'Twilight' studio
9 December 2009 10:28 PM, PST | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
Johnny Depp's played a private, a pirate, and a public enemy...now he's tackling the role of Mexico's 19th-century bandit-turned-revolutionary, Pancho Villa.
Depp will star opposite Salma Hayek in the untitled Emir Kusturica directed biopic.
Shooting on the film -- which will take place in Mexico and the Granada region of southern in Spain -- is set to begin early 2010.
The Sexiest Man Alive will portray Francisco "Pancho" Villa, a rebel who fought against conservatives to found modern-day Mexico. The film will tell his story "through the eyes of his friends and the woman he loved," Kusturica told Spanish media on Wednesday (Dec. 9).
"Sons of Anarchy" star, Charlie Hunnam, is getting his scribe on with a new vampire film by Summit Entertainment, the studio who brought sparkly vamps onto the big screen. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio picked up "Vlad," an action-oriented take on Dracula. The project »
- editorial@zap2it.com
Palestinian sues Baron Cohen over terrorist claim in film
9 December 2009 4:37 PM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
Ayman Abu Aita files $110m lawsuit in Us against actor over Bruno movie
A shopkeeper from Bethlehem who was branded a terrorist in Sacha Baron Cohen's film Bruno is seeking $110m (£67.5m) in damages.
Ayman Abu Aita is suing Baron Cohen, Us talk show host David Letterman and others for libel and slander according to a lawsuit filed in the District of Columbia federal court last week.
The actor and comic Baron Cohen plays a gay Austrian fashion journalist in the film, which was released in the UK in July. Keen to become what he calls "the most famous Austrian since Hitler," Bruno travels to the middle east, and in a short interview with Abu Aita, asks to be kidnapped in an attempt to become famous.
A caption labels Abu Aita as a member of the militant al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade, the armed wing of the Fatah movement. He is »
- Adam Gabbatt
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