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MatchFlick Entertainment and Movie News
Archives for February 2008
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Hannah Montana Concert Film Breaks Records
From Jessica, The Film Junkie: In what is surely a sign of things to come, Miley Cyrus and her alter ago Hannah Montana's concert film has smashed records since being released only yesterday. It has quickly become the highest grossing concert film of all time and will likely be the first 3D film to debut at number one at the box office. Given how in demand this TV star is for the next generation, movies seem to be only a matter of time.
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'No Country' Takes Producer's Guild Award
From Jessica, The Film Junkie: After winning at both the DGA and SAG Awards, 'No Country For Old Men' won best film of the year on Saturday at the Producer's Guild Awards. The film, starring Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin and Tommy Lee Jones, is now the serious front-runner to sweep the Oscars on February 24th. '30 Rock' won best comedy series, 'The Sopranos' took best drama, 'Ratatouille' took best animated film and 'Sicko' took best documentary.
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'Arrested Development': The Movie?
From Jessica, The Film Junkie: Jason Bateman has confirmed that the cast and creators of cult TV comedy 'Arrested Development' are working on a movie version of the show. Though critically acclaimed, it's three seasons were cut short when FOX pulled the plug in 2006. During its 3 season run, the show won 6 Emmys and a Golden Globe. There was some discussion about the show moving to a cable network, most likely Showtime, after its cancellation, but nothing came of it when the station could not match the budget of FOX. Creator Mitchell Hurwitz simply did not want to make a different show as he didn't think it would satisfy anyone. A film version is great news for the millions of devoted fans and DVD owners.
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"Sexiest Celebrity" in Iraq
Playboy Online viewers named Angelina Jolie the year's Sexiest Celebrity" last month. Jolie is in Baghdad on a mission to help Iraqi refugees. The American Embassy reported that the UN goodwill Ambassador was scheduled to meet with the U.S. commander in Iraq Gen. David Petraeus and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Iraqi migration officials during her visit to drum up support for the 2 million Iraqis who've had to leave their homes because of the violence.
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Jaws Actor Roy Scheider dies at 75
From Tim : Actor Roy Scheider died at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences hospital at the age of 75 on Sunday. The official cause of death has not been released but it has been reported that he had been treated for multiple myeloma at the hospital's research center for the past two years.
Scheider best known as the Sheriff in Jaws, had over 85 acting credits spanning from 1956 to the present time. He also had 3 children and a wife.
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'Atonement' wins BAFTA for Best Picture
From Jessica, The Film Junkie: In a surprise that upsets the triumphs of 'No Country For Old Men' at most other major awards shows, 'Atonement' has leaped into focus by beating it out for the Best Film at the British Academy Awards. Daniel Day-Lewis and Marion Cotillard took the best actor and actress prizes while Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton took the Supporting awards. The Coen Brothers took the Best Director award for 'No Country'.
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The Writer's Strike is Over!
From Jessica, The Film Junkie: The Writer's Guild of America strike is officially over. This means that the Oscars will go ahead as planned on February 24th and that most scripted network television shows will be able to produce at least a few new episodes before the season ends in May.
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Grudge 2 star in porn scandal
The New York Times reported today the arrests of several residents of Hong Kong over the sex scandal that's been rocking the city for the past couple of weeks. The players: Edison Chen, a movie star (who was in The Grudge 2 and all three of the Infernal Affairs films); Gillian Chung, a teeny-bop pop star who's been in ads for Disneyland over there, and who has been in five films with Chen; most recently "Vampire Effect"; Cecilia Cheung and Bobo Chan, two other singer/ acress stars; and several other lesser stars/ regular girls. Chinese authorities have arrested six people and are trying to determine if the pics are fake or not. You can investigate yourself here.
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Another Stupid Celebrity Arrested For Shoplifting!
From Tim : What is it with rich and powerful celebrities feeling as if they need to steal $16 dollars worth of goods? Ling Bai was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for stealing 2 magazines and a pack of batteries from a gift shop.
I'm having a hard time writing this because I'm laughing so hard at the level of stupidity. You know Bai from her work in The Crow and Wild Wild West. She was placed under citizens arrest by an employee of the store and Bai reportedly was co-operative but crying for her actions.
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Lohan poses nude for New Yorker
The current issue of The New Yorker has Lindsey Lohan posing in classic Marilyn Monroe Pics. These famous Monroe pics, known as "The Last Sitting," are probably the most famous images of the star. Lohan starred last year in the forgettable I Know Who Killed Me, and is set to be seen next in Dare to Love Me, a musical based on the life of Tango legend Carlos Gardel.
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Three actors to replace Ledger
Terry Gilliam's new film, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is back in production and three actors have been tapped to replace Heath Ledger. When he steps through the magical mirror, he is transported to three separate dimensions. When his character crosses to the other side, each time he'll turn into another actor -- Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Collin Farrell.
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Tough Guy to do Rom Com?
As hard as it is to believe, Jason Statham stated that he wants to do a romantic comedy just for kicks. I certainly don't know when he will have the time as he has three more tough guy roles in the works: the Paul W.S. Anderson film, Death Race; Crank 2: and The Brazilian Job. Statham, speaking at the world premiere of The Bank Job at the Odeon in London's Leicester Square, said: "We are just waiting for a decent script. I'm not going to do a romantic comedy just for the sake of it."
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Angelina has a baby bump
The cat is certainly out of the bag now. Angelina Jolie and brad Pitt showed at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday that she was definitely sporting a baby bump. This will be her fifth or six child depending on whether the rumors of twins are true. Jolie lost out in her nomination as Best Actress for A Mighty heart, which was also up for Best Film, to Ellen Page and Juno, which swept the awards, including Best tat for writer Diablo Cody.
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'No Country' Takes The Oscars
From Jessica, The Film Junkie: Just as everyone predicted, the Coen Brothers' 'No Country for Old Men' took home Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, Director and Supporting Actor at the 80th Academy Awards. The other awards were scattered among many films with frontrunners Daniel Day-Lewis and Marion Cotillard taking home Best Actor and Actress. best Original Screenplay went to Diablo Cody for 'Juno', her first screenplay. The one main surprise was the win by Tilda Swinton as Best Supporting Actress; many had predicted Cate Blanchett or Amy Ryan would have taken the award, but Swinton won for her work in 'Michael Clayton'.
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Thom Williams a graduate of Seattle Film Institute, is a burgeoning film maker and lover of film (think digital!). He makes
what he makes and likes what likes with no apologies. His tastes reflect a realism of character and character relationships while exploring the
complexities of the human condition.
Ben Larson is an avid film buff that watches everything from Almodovar to zombies. He is fascinated with the
trivia surrounding the entertainment industry and the lives of the people that form it. He wants to keep you informed so you can make a good decision
on what to watch and what to avoid.
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articles. He spends hours a week (more then he wants to admit) searching the web for the most entertaining and accurate sources to save you time.
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