Friday, March 9, 2012

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Disneys Carter debut dud [NewsPlurk Entertainment]


Disneys Carter debut dud

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 08:56 PM PST

JOHN CARTER Rating 2 1/2 Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe Playing at: Angrignon, Banque Scotia, Brossard, Cavendish, Cinéma Carnaval, Colossus, Côte des Neiges, Deux Montagnes, Kirkland, Lacordaire, Marché Central, Sources, more
Montreal Gazette ( 3/9/2012 6:16:55 PM -08:00 )

Why 'John Carter' Is Loads Of Fun & You Should Ignore Cynics Who Can't Have
Why Let me just start by getting something off my chest, before I explain why you should see John Carter. If anyone feels too jaded to have any fun, or tries too hard to pretend they're too "cool" to like anything anymore, they should just stop more
Forbes ( 3/9/2012 6:14:44 PM -08:00 )

Disney to Lose $100M on 'Carter'
Disney to Lose $100M on Walt Disney Studios' sci-fi adventure flick John Carter, about an Earthling who finds himself transported from the Civil War–era American West to Mars, is expected to be a big-budget bust, Wall Street analysts say, even though the film has only been in more
Daily Beast ( 3/9/2012 6:12:26 PM -08:00 )

Disney space movie tests big-budget film strategy
By Lisa Richwine and Ronald Grover LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - 'John Carter,' the 3D space adventure film that opens today, was supposed to be the Walt Disney Cos latest franchise movie, a blockbuster on par with 'Cars' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean' that more
IBNLive.com ( 3/9/2012 5:05:13 PM -08:00 )

Disney may lose up to $165 million on 'John Carter,' analysts say
Wall Street media analysts are predicting that Walt Disney Studios could lose $100 million to $165 million on 'John Carter,' its big-budget Martian adventure film that opened Friday. By Dawn C. Chmielewski, Los Angeles Times Walt Disney Studios' more
Baltimore Sun ( 3/9/2012 4:41:45 PM -08:00 )

Movie Review: John Carter
Movie Review: John CarterBy Jason Johnson THE SKINNY: Civil War veteran John Carter (Kitsch) finds an alien trinket that transports him to Mars, where he becomes besties with four-armed chieftain Tars Tarkas (Dafoe). He falls in love with princess Dejah Thoris (Collins) and more
AsiaOne ( 3/9/2012 3:49:20 PM -08:00 )

Mars Attacks
Mars AttacksBy Jason Johnson While the moon tends to bring out the poet in film-makers - from George Melies' century-old classic A Trip To The Moon to Duncan Jones' more recent Moon - Mars often has the opposite effect. It's hard to find even one Mars movie that more
AsiaOne ( 3/9/2012 3:48:09 PM -08:00 )

Taylor Kitsch In 'John Carter': So Many Red-Hot Photos!
It's Friday. You've had a long week. We understand. Which is why we're sending you into the weekend with a photo flipbook that gives new meaning to the phrase "out of this world." Former "Friday Night Lights" star Taylor Kitsch is eschewing his No. more
MTV.com ( 3/9/2012 2:59:00 PM -08:00 )

Hisland and Herland: The Macho Mars of John Carter and Gilman's Feminist Utopia
This month marks the centennial of Edgar Rice Burroughs's swashbuckling, stilted, lusty, improbable and undeniably influential Princess of Mars, released this month as a Disney movie, John Carter, nudged into respectability with rewriting help from more
Huffington Post ( 3/9/2012 2:25:25 PM -08:00 )

'John Carter': Critics not over the moon for Mars action epic
One of the big questions raised by the new science-fantasy adventure "John Carter," based on the old pulp stories of Edgar Rice Burroughs and starring Taylor Kitsch (TV's "Friday Night Lights") as a Civil War hero transplanted to Mars, more
Los Angeles Times ( 3/9/2012 2:07:26 PM -08:00 )

Taylor Kitsch: I don't do Hollywood scene
Taylor Kitsch believes that remaining "focused and myopic" has been the key to his success. The 30-year-old Canadian-born actor plays the eponymous leading role in new science-fiction action film John Carter. Taylor's career is flourishing currently, more
Belfast Telegraph ( 3/9/2012 2:02:26 PM -08:00 )

Taylor Kitsch's battle to be more than just another hunky superhero
Taylor KitschTaylor Kitsch is a cog in some very big wheels right now. His new science-fiction adventure movie, John Carter, opened on Friday. He plays the title character, an emotionally scarred Civil War veteran who enters the wrong cave and is mysteriously more
Globe and Mail ( 3/9/2012 2:01:38 PM -08:00 )

'John Carter' leaps, nay, skips to soft $500000 at midnight showings
By John Young, EW.com Disney announced that "John Carter" already posted the biggest opening day ever in Russia with a projected $6.5 million. (EW.com) -- Disney's $250 million sci-fi epic "John Carter" earned an underwhelming $500000 at midnight more
CNN International ( 3/9/2012 1:38:57 PM -08:00 )

Disney's Multimillion-Dollar 'John Carter' Offered For Free On Coupons
UPDATE: My friends at Disney say it's not Groupon, but Disney Rewards, and they do this all the time. "In fact, it isn't even a new concept as we do it on EVERY RELEASE, not just John Carter," says a spokesman. Disney is heading into a pretty huge more
Forbes ( 3/9/2012 1:30:17 PM -08:00 )

Ignore The Critics: 'John Carter' Is Fantastic
Ignore The Critics: Disney's John Carter is a sword-and-planet space romance. If that's what you're after, you're in luck. It's fun and trendy to trash science fiction and fantasy films that aren't Very Serious Movies. That's what we're seeing happen with Disney's John more
Forbes ( 3/9/2012 1:22:12 PM -08:00 )

'John Carter' could lose $165 million, analyst projects
By DAWN C. CHMIELEWSKI LOS ANGELES - Walt Disney Studios' science-fiction adventure film "John Carter" could lose $165 million, according to revised projections from one Wall Street analyst. Evercore analyst Alan Gould more than doubled his prior more
Kansas City Star ( 3/9/2012 1:08:50 PM -08:00 )

The Once-ler's Twofer: MKM Sees Lorax #1 At Box Office Again
By Teresa Rivas Truffula trees trump monsters on Mars. At least that's according to MKM Partners analyst Eric Handler, who expects The Lorax to maintain its top spot at the box office this weekend, despite the debut of John Carter. In a note today, more
Barron's (blog) ( 3/9/2012 1:08:26 PM -08:00 )

Box office prospects dim for John Carter
LOS ANGELES — "The Lorax," a $70 million animated feature in its second week of release, is going to wallop Disney's $250 million-plus "John Carter" at the box office this weekend. And no one will be surprised. For months, Hollywood has speculated that more
Vancouver Sun ( 3/9/2012 12:00:00 PM -08:00 )

John Carter
John CarterReview in a Hurry: Part western, part swashbuckler, and a huge part science fiction, Edgar Rice Burroughs' century-old story of a Confederate veteran turned warlord of Mars finally makes it to the big screen, after many aborted attempts over the years. more
E! Online ( 3/9/2012 11:55:49 AM -08:00 )

'John Carter': Creating Woola, lizard-dog Lassie of Mars
Never work with children or animals, the Hollywood adage goes, because they steal every scene. A fantastical addendum for the Martian action-adventure epic "John Carter" might be: Never work with a 10-legged, giant lizard dog either. more
Los Angeles Times ( 3/9/2012 11:55:22 AM -08:00 )

Harvey Weinstein and MPAA to Host 'Bully' Special Screening Amid Rating Dispute

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 08:57 PM PST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A petition urging the film-ratings board to overturn the "R'' rating it gave to the teen-centric documentary "Bully" has garnered more than 250000 signatures, but at least one organization is OK with the decision. more
Philippine Star ( 3/9/2012 6:04:38 PM -08:00 )

'Bully' updates: MPAA to host special screening, while Congressman circulates
by John Young Even though the MPAA has been at the center of a controversy for giving the Weinstein Company's upcoming documentary Bully an R rating for "some language," the organization will be sponsoring a screening and panel discussion for the film more
Entertainment Weekly ( 3/9/2012 5:46:14 PM -08:00 )

'Bully': MPAA to host screening, discussion of R-rated documentary
In an unusual twist in the escalating public relations battle over the R rating assigned the movie "Bully," the Motion Picture Assn. of America said Friday it would host a screening and panel discussion for the documentary. more
Los Angeles Times ( 3/9/2012 4:20:19 PM -08:00 )

Parents Television Council likes `Bully' rating
Parents Television Council likes `BullyKaty Butler, 17, a high school student, from Ann Arbor, Mich., poses by the petitions she delivered to the Motion Picture Association of America, Wednesday March 7, 2012, in Los Angeles. Butler is urging the MPAA to change the "R" rating to a "PG" for more
Boston.com ( 3/9/2012 2:44:52 PM -08:00 )

'Bully' documentary has Weinstein Co. standing up to MPAA over R-rating
By Ethan Sacks / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS The filmmakers and studio behind the documentary "Bully" are fighting back against a rating that they say will keep away the young moviegoers who need to see it the most. Directed by Lee Hirsch, the film focuses on more
New York Daily News ( 3/9/2012 8:12:11 AM -08:00 )

A documentary about bullying that children can't see? No wonder Weinstein's
A movie about bullying, from a producer sometimes accused of bullying, has ignited the debate about how film-makers are bullied into censoring work that may upset America's "family values" lobby. At issue is a restrictive "R"rating recently given to more
The Independent ( 3/8/2012 4:05:24 PM -08:00 )

Teenager petitions to change R rating for 'Bully'
Teenager petitions to change R rating for By Sandy Cohen AP Entertainment Writer / March 8, 2012 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Katy Butler hasn't forgotten what it was like to be bullied in the seventh grade, when a group of boys surrounded her, taunted her and broke her finger by slamming it into a more
Boston.com ( 3/8/2012 5:53:46 AM -08:00 )

Student petitioning to change 'R' rating on anti-bullying documentary slams
On Wednesday morning, Michigan high school student Katy Butler delivered a petition with over 200000 signatures to the Los Angeles office of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), in the push to lower the rating of the anti-bullying more
Fox News ( 3/7/2012 1:50:55 PM -08:00 )

Harvey Weinstein and MPAA to Host 'Bully' Special Screening Amid Rating Dispute
Harvey Weinstein and MPAA to Host Though they're currently battling over the documentary's R rating, Weinstein and MPAA have agreed to attend the premiere and discussion for the film in Washington DC on Thursday, March 15. Despite the fact that they have recently been involved in a more
AceShowbiz ( 3/9/2012 8:24:55 PM -08:00 )

For intimidated teens, documentary is a 'Bully' pulpit
When Tyler Long, a 17-year-old high-school student from Murray County, Ga., found himself being verbally abused by his classmates, he did what most teenagers would do: He tried to ignore them, then went to his teachers. But when Long's complaints fell more
Grand Forks Herald ( 3/9/2012 8:13:51 PM -08:00 )

Harvey Weinstein, Lee Hirsch and Chris Dodd To Meet In D.C. For 'Bully' Showdown
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em… The ongoing brouhaha over the MPAA's refusal to grant The Weinstein Company's doc Bully an PG-13 (and their refusal to give up) is now getting an event all its own. MPAA chief Senator Chris Dodd, Harvey Weinstein and more
Deadline.com ( 3/9/2012 3:54:16 PM -08:00 )

Parents Television Council likes 'Bully' rating, despite Ann Arbor teen's efforts
Ann Arbor teen Katy Butler appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in Los Angeles Wednesday morning. Ann Arbor teen Katy Butler's petition urging the film-ratings board to overturn the R rating it gave to the documentary "Bully" has garnered more than more
AnnArbor.com ( 3/9/2012 1:07:25 PM -08:00 )

Harvey Weinstein, MPAA To Host 'Bully' Screening, Panel in Washington, DC
Harvey Weinstein, MPAA To Host Despite their battle over the film's R rating, the two sides are coming together to discuss the issues presented in the film. Harvey Weinstein and the MPAA are making nice over Bully, at least for one day. Even as the two sides continue to battle over more
Hollywood Reporter ( 3/9/2012 12:48:32 PM -08:00 )

Battle over lowering MPAA's R rating of 'Bully'
Battle over lowering MPAAMPAA receives 200000 signatures from bullied student, Katy Butler, urging reversal of "R" rating for "Bully" film at the offices of the Motion Picture Association of America on March 7, 2012 in Sherman Oaks, Calif. The battle over "Bully" is heating up more
89.3 KPCC ( 3/9/2012 12:04:58 PM -08:00 )

Drew Brees throws his support behind petition to change R-rating on anti
Drew Brees throws his support behind petition to change R-rating on antiBy Mike Scott, The Times-Picayune The anti-bullying documentary "Bully" has a new friend -- and it's one of the cool kids. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has thrown his weight behind the ongoing campaign to persuade the Motion Picture more
NOLA.com ( 3/8/2012 11:59:16 AM -08:00 )

Bully Director Responds To R-Rating, Calls MPAA Broken
Bully Director Responds To R-Rating, Calls MPAA BrokenYesterday, in the latest effort to overturn the MPAA's R-rating for Bully, a petition was delivered with more than 200000 signatures demanding that the documentary about America's bully problem receive a PG-13 rating that would not only allow tweens more
Cinema Blend ( 3/8/2012 6:51:38 AM -08:00 )

"BULLY" TWITTER CAMPAIGN DRIVES MASSIVE INCREASE IN AWARENESS AROUND BULLYING
NEW YORK, NY – March 7, 2012 – On Monday, The Weinstein Company (TWC) ran a highly successful campaign on Twitter to drive awareness around the issue of bullying in the United States. The #BullyMovie effort, inspired by the film BULLY, which will be in more
Movie City News ( 3/7/2012 3:54:29 PM -08:00 )

MPAA Won't Change "Bully" Rating
By Jeremy Muncy · 12 hours ago · Leave a Comment Shortly after Katy Butler hand delivered a petition with more than 200000 signatures to the MPAA, asking them to give "Bully" a PG-13 rating, chairman of the Classification and Rating Administration said more
WebProNews ( 3/7/2012 2:37:05 PM -08:00 )

Michigan student aims to change 'Bully' film rating so kids can watch
Michigan student aims to change SHERMAN OAKS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A high school student from Michigan wants to change the rating of a documentary about bullying from R to PG 13 so more teenagers can watch the film. The documentary "Bully" hopes to shine a bright light on the more
abc7.com ( 3/7/2012 12:40:57 PM -08:00 )

"Bully" Trailer Released By The Weinstein Company
By Jeremy Muncy · 6 hours ago · 2 The Weinstein Company has released the official trailer for their much talked about documentary Bully. The trailers release comes on the heels of the MPAA slapping an R rating on the movie, which angered many more
WebProNews ( 3/7/2012 8:22:20 AM -08:00 )

Nick Cannon Dishes More on Health Ordeal: My Lupus Was a Very Rare Case

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 08:57 PM PST

By Katie McLaughlin, CNN Editor's note: Watch the interview with Nick Cannon on Friday night. "Piers Morgan Tonight" airs at 9 ET weeknights on CNN. (CNN) -- "The thing that kind of brought it to a head was I was overworking myself," Nick Cannon told more
CNN ( 3/9/2012 5:40:15 PM -08:00 )

Tonight: Nick Cannon, Montel Williams
This evening Piers Morgan talks with Nick Cannon and Montel Williams about health, family, and politics in America. Coming up this evening on "Piers Morgan Tonight," actor, producer, and "America's Got Talent" judge Nick Cannon visits the show for an more
CNN (blog) ( 3/9/2012 1:44:13 PM -08:00 )

Get To Know Piers Morgan
This evening Piers Morgan talks with Nick Cannon and Montel Williams about health, family, and politics in America. Coming up this evening on "Piers Morgan Tonight," Emmy-Winning Talk Show Host Montel Williams sits down for an emotional interview on a more
CNN (blog) ( 3/9/2012 12:56:25 PM -08:00 )

Nick Cannon Dishes More on Health Ordeal: My Lupus Was a Very Rare Case
Nick Cannon Dishes More on Health Ordeal: My Lupus Was a Very Rare CaseSitting down with CNN host Piers Morgan, the multi-talented husband of Mariah Carey claims he remains optimistic as he fights his illness, but understands the severity of the situation. Nick Cannon is opening up more about his recent health woes. more
AceShowbiz ( 3/9/2012 8:24:56 PM -08:00 )

Dick Van Dyke, 86, marries Arlene Silver, his 40-year-old makeup artist

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 08:58 PM PST

By Jen Chaney Dick Van Dyke, married a second time. (Lucy Nicholson - Reuters) At the age of 86, Dick Van Dyke is once again a newlywed. The legend of stage and screen has married Arlene Silver, his 40-year-old makeup artist and a woman he first met more
Washington Post (blog) ( 3/9/2012 8:16:22 PM -08:00 )

Mary Poppins star Dick Van Dyke confirms marriage to make-up artist Arlene Silver
DICK Van Dyke is a very happy newlywed at age 86, his spokesman says. Van Dyke and make-up artist Arlene Silver, 40, were married in a small Leap Day ceremony at a Malibu chapel near the actor's home, publicist Bob Palmer said. more
The Australian ( 3/9/2012 7:50:27 PM -08:00 )

Dick Van Dyke, 86, weds make-up artist, 40
By Lynn Elber Van Dyke and make-up artist Arlene Silver, 40, were married in a small Leap Day ceremony at a Malibu chapel near the actor's home, publicist Bob Palmer said. "I've never seen him happier. She adds a lot to his life," he said, more
Ninemsn ( 3/9/2012 6:39:40 PM -08:00 )

Cor blimey! Dick Van Dyke gets married to woman 46 years younger
Dick Van Dyke is a very happy newlywed at the age of 86, his spokesman said. Van Dyke and make-up artist Arlene Silver, 40, were married last week in a small Leap Day ceremony at a Malibu chapel near the actor's home, publicist Bob Palmer said. more
Mirror.co.uk ( 3/9/2012 5:40:20 PM -08:00 )

Dick Van Dyke, 86, marries makeup artist Arlene Silver, 40
Dick Van Dyke is a newlywed once again -- at age 86. Van Dyke and 40-year-old makeup artist Arlene Silver were married on Leap Day, the actor told RumorFix, after knowing each other for about six years. They met at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, more
Chicago Tribune ( 3/9/2012 5:27:33 PM -08:00 )

Dick Van Dyke, 86, is a newlywed after Leap Day marriage to 40-year-old makeup
LOS ANGELES — Dick Van Dyke is a very happy newlywed at age 86, his spokesman said Friday. Van Dyke and makeup artist Arlene Silver, 40, were married last week in a small Leap Day ceremony at a Malibu chapel near the actor's home, publicist Bob Palmer more
Washington Post (blog) ( 3/9/2012 4:51:49 PM -08:00 )

Dick Van Dyke a happy newlywed at 86
Van Dyke and makeup artist Arlene Silver, 40, were married last week in a small Leap Day ceremony at a Malibu chapel near the actor's home, publicist Bob Palmer said. "I've never seen him happier. She adds a lot to his life," he said, adding that the more
New Zealand Herald ( 3/9/2012 4:08:32 PM -08:00 )

Dick Van Dyke marries makeup artist at age 86
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dick Van Dyke's publicist says the 86-year-old actor is a very happy newlywed. Publicist Bob Palmer says Van Dyke and 40-year-old makeup artist Arlene Silver were married last week in a small Leap Day ceremony at a Malibu chapel near more
Philippine Star ( 3/9/2012 4:02:19 PM -08:00 )

Van Dyke, 86, marries makeup artist
Dick Van Dyke's publicist has said the 86-year-old actor is a very happy newlywed. Publicist Bob Palmer said Van Dyke and 40-year-old makeup artist Arlene Silver were married last week in a small Leap Day ceremony at a Malibu chapel near Van Dyke's more
The Press Association ( 3/9/2012 3:30:00 PM -08:00 )

Dick Van Dyke, 86, marries his 40-year-old make-up artist
Dick Van Dyke, 86, marries his 40-year-old make-up artistBy Amelia Proud The star of Mary Poppins has married Arlene Silver, his 40-year-old make-up artist. They first met six years ago in the green room at the SAG Awards, according to an interview the veteran star and his new wife gave to Rumorfix. more
Daily Mail ( 3/9/2012 3:09:11 PM -08:00 )

Dick Van Dyke weds make-up artist half his age
"Mary Poppins" star Dick Van Dyke has wed his longtime make-up artist, who is 46 years his junior. The 86-year-old actor exchanged vows with Arlene Silver, 40, on Leap Day, according to RumorFix.com. And Van Dyke has confirmed the happy news, stating, more
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) ( 3/9/2012 3:00:37 PM -08:00 )

Dick Van Dyke, 86, marries makeup artist, 40, on Leap Day
AP March 9, 2012 4:58PM FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2012 file photo, actor Dick Van Dyke, right, and Arlene Silver arrive at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles. Van Dyke and Silver were married on Leap Day at a chapel in Malibu, more
Chicago Sun-Times ( 3/9/2012 3:00:02 PM -08:00 )

Dick Van Dyke marries girlfriend
by April Daley Dick Van Dyke is a newlywed at 86! The Mary Poppins actor made the leap to altar with his 40-year-old makeup artist girlfriend Arlene Silver on Feb. 29, reports People. The two met in the green room of the 2006 SAG Awards. more
Entertainment Weekly (blog) ( 3/9/2012 2:39:22 PM -08:00 )

Dick Van Dyke Marries 40-Year-Old Makeup Artist
Dick Van Dyke Marries 40-Year-Old Makeup ArtistOctogenarian entertainer Dick Van Dyke is newly married to a woman less than half his age. The iconic comedian, 86, wed makeup artist Arlene Silver, 40, on Feb. 29. They met six years ago at the SAG Awards, where she applied his stage makeup. more
ABC News (blog) ( 3/9/2012 1:14:28 PM -08:00 )

Dick Van Dyke marries Arlene Silver, 46 years his junior. Hey, at least it isn
Dick Van Dyke marries Arlene Silver, 46 years his junior. Hey, at least it isnBy Vicki Hyman/The Star-Ledger FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY IMAGESDick Van Dyke married his girlfriend Arlene Silver, pictured together at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in January, on Leap Day. Dick Van Dyke, 86, married his 40-year-old girlfriend and former more
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com ( 3/9/2012 12:51:24 PM -08:00 )

Dick Van Dyke, 86, Marries Makeup Artist, 40
The veteran actor and perfomer, 86, wed 40-year-old girlfriend, makeup artist Arlene Silver, on Feb. 29, they tell RumorFix.com. The star of Diagnosis Murder and Mary Poppins said he met Silver at the SAG Awards six years ago and "was bowled over by more
Us Magazine ( 3/9/2012 12:49:46 PM -08:00 )

Dick Van Dyke, 86, marries 40-year-old girlfriend
Dick Van Dyke, 86, marries 40-year-old girlfriendBy Cristina Everett / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Dick Van Dyke was all smiles alongside Arlene Silver at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in January. "Kinda on the spur of the moment, we just decided Leap Day would be the best time to do it," Van Dyke explains more
New York Daily News ( 3/9/2012 12:43:45 PM -08:00 )

Dick Van Dyke Marries His Makeup Artist
By Robyn Ross, TV GUIDE "[It was] kinda on the spur of the moment," he said. "We just decided Leap Day would be the best time to do it." Van Dyke met Silver, 40, six years ago at the SAG Awards and hired her as his personal makeup artist shortly more
Seattle Post Intelligencer ( 3/9/2012 12:40:52 PM -08:00 )

Dick van Dyke marries makeup artist 46 years his junior
Actor Dick Van Dyke has married his 40-year-old girlfriend, RumorFix reported Friday. The 86-year-old actor wed Arlene Silver, his makeup artist, on Feb. 29. "[It was] kinda on the spur of the moment, we just decided Leap Day would be the best time to more
Fox News ( 3/9/2012 11:52:58 AM -08:00 )

Dick Van Dyke is a newlywed
Arlene Silverand Dick Van Dyke arrive at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on Jan. 29, 2012 ,in Los Angeles, Calif. (Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty) (CBS News) Dick Van Dyke is a newlywed at the age of 86. more
CBS News ( 3/9/2012 11:15:31 AM -08:00 )

TMZ Live: Dennis Quaid Divorce -- How to Hide a Breakup

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 08:58 PM PST

By WILL WEISSERT, AP AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Actor Dennis Quaid's third wife has filed for divorce, saying the couple's seven-year marriage has "become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities." Kimberly Buffington Quaid filed a more
U.S. News & World Report ( 3/9/2012 8:07:54 PM -08:00 )

Dennis and Kimberly Quaid File for Divorce
Explore Talent (www.exploretalent.com) announces new blog, "Dennis and Kimberly Quaid File for Divorce," according to E! News on 3/9/12 Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 09, 2012 ExploreTalent.com a premier online social-network for talented individuals in more
San Francisco Chronicle (press release) ( 3/9/2012 7:08:24 PM -08:00 )

Newsmakers: Dennis Quaid, third wife divorcing
Dennis Quaid's third wife, Kimberly Buffington-Quaid, reportedly has filed for divorce, asking for spousal support and attorney's fees. The two have a temporary custody agreement in place, the TMZ website said, giving each party time with their young more
Houston Chronicle ( 3/9/2012 6:44:13 PM -08:00 )

Dennis Quaid's wife files for divorce
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Dennis Quaid and third wife Kimberley Buffington are splitting after Buffington filed for divorce, the actor's spokeswoman said on Friday. "We can confirm that Kimberley Quaid has filed for divorce. more
Chicago Tribune ( 3/9/2012 5:15:33 PM -08:00 )

Dennis Quaid's wife, Kimberly Buffington-Quaid, files for divorce
Dennis Quaid's third wife, Kimberly Buffington-Quaid, has reportedly filed for divorce, asking for spousal support and attorney's fees. "The marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities ... that destroys the more
Baltimore Sun (blog) ( 3/9/2012 4:40:22 PM -08:00 )

Kimberly Quaid, wife of Dennis Quaid, reportedly files for divorce
By Jen Chaney Dennis Quaid alongside CNN's Wolf Blitzer at a recent White House correspondents' dinner. (Linda Davidson - THE WASHINGTON POST) Dennis Quaid and wife Kimberly Quaid are officially splitting. The actor's wife of almost eight years filed more
Washington Post (blog) ( 3/9/2012 4:12:11 PM -08:00 )

Dennis Quaid and wife to divorce
Actor Dennis Quaid's third wife has filed for divorce, saying the couple's seven-year marriage has "become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities". Kimberly Buffington Quaid filed a petition this month in Travis County, Texas, more
The Press Association ( 3/9/2012 3:30:00 PM -08:00 )

Dennis Quaid Divorce: A Look Back On Actor's Past Marriages
After six years of marriage, Quaid and wife Kimberly Buffington-Quaid are calling it quits. TMZ reported Friday that Buffington-Quaid had filed to divorce the actor, requesting spousal support and attorney's fees. Her rep later confirmed the news. more
Huffington Post ( 3/9/2012 3:18:58 PM -08:00 )

Dennis Quaid headed for divorce court
By BANG! Showbiz, The Province March 9, 2012 Kimberly Buffington-Quaid – who the Soul Surfer star married in 2004 before going on to have twins, Thomas and Zoe, together in 2007 – is asking for spousal support and attorney's fees after ending the more
The Province ( 3/9/2012 1:09:34 PM -08:00 )

Dennis Quaid gets divorced for the third time
Dennis Quaid gets divorced for the third timeQuaid, a native Houstonian, confirmed the pending divorce, saying he hopes the two can work towards "satisfactory settlement". He has been married to Kimberly Buffington-Quaid since 2004, and they have 4-year-old twins. Before marrying Buffington-Quaid more
Houston Chronicle (blog) ( 3/9/2012 11:36:48 AM -08:00 )

Dennis Quaid's wife files for divorce, report says
Dennis QuaidDennis Quaid's wife has filed for divorce from the actor after eight years of marriage, citing a "conflict of personalities," according to a report from TMZ. According to court documents obtained by the website, Kimberly Buffington-Quaid's marriage to more
Fox News ( 3/9/2012 11:12:11 AM -08:00 )

Dennis Quaid's third wife files for divorce
Dennis QuaidBy Cristina Everett / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Dennis Quaid and wfie Kimberly, pictured during happier times, at HBO's Golden Globe Awards after-party in 2011. Dennis Quaid's wife has pulled the plug on their seven-year marriage. more
New York Daily News ( 3/9/2012 10:27:59 AM -08:00 )

Dennis Quaid's Wife Files for Divorce: So Much for the Right Stuff
Dennis QuaidDennis Quaid's wife has filed for divorce seeking to end her nearly eight-year union with the Hollywood star, E! News can confirm. "We can confirm that Kimberly Quaid has filed for divorce. Contrary to what has been reported, a satisfactory settlement more
E! Online ( 3/9/2012 10:19:47 AM -08:00 )

Dennis Quaid Divorcing for a Third Time
Dennis Quaid Divorcing for a Third TimeDennis Quaid and his wife, Kimberly Quaid, are divorcing. "We can confirm that Kimberley Quaid has filed for divorce," a representative for the actor told ABCNews.com in an email statement. "Contrary to what has been reported, a satisfactory settlement more
ABC News (blog) ( 3/9/2012 9:50:27 AM -08:00 )

Dennis Quaid's wife, Kimberly Buffington, files for divorce
Dennis QuaidBy Ann Oldenburg, USA TODAY The last time they made big headlines, Dennis Quaid and his wife, Kimberly Buffington, were coping with the fact that their infant twins almost died from a massive overdose of Heparin shortly after they were born. more
USA TODAY (blog) ( 3/9/2012 9:32:52 AM -08:00 )

Dennis Quaid, wife Kimberly kaput after eight years; infidelity report also
Dennis Quaid, wife Kimberly kaput after eight years; infidelity report alsoBy Vicki Hyman/The Star-Ledger BRIAN VANDER BRUG/LOS ANGELES TIMESKimberly Buffington-Quaid, pictured here with husband Dennis after their newborn twins nearly died following an overdose of Heparin at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 2008, has filed for more
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com ( 3/9/2012 9:26:23 AM -08:00 )

Quaid's wife files for divorce
By WENN.COM Actor Dennis Quaid has confirmed reports his wife has filed for divorce, insisting he hopes for privacy as they work towards a "satisfactory settlement". On Friday news emerged that Kimberly Buffington-Quaid had filed legal documents to end more
CANOE ( 3/9/2012 9:25:44 AM -08:00 )

Dennis Quaid denies serving up an ace as he is accused of stealing a date from
Dennis Quaid denies serving up an ace as he is accused of stealing a date fromBy JJ Anisiobi Dennis Quaid has reportedly proved that even at age 57, he still has all the right moves. The actor allegedly served up an ace to Serena Williams' practice partner by stealing his date after just a short period of time in her company. more
Daily Mail ( 3/9/2012 9:19:32 AM -08:00 )

Dennis Quaid's wife 'files for divorce'
According to US website TMZ, Kimberly Buffington-Quaid has started proceedings to end their marriage. She is also allegedly asking for spousal support and money to cover attorney's fees. "The marriage has become insupportable because of discord or more
Belfast Telegraph ( 3/9/2012 8:35:24 AM -08:00 )

Dennis Quaid's third wife Kimberly files for divorce
Dennis QuaidBy Laura Schreffler Their marriage has been riddled with problems, and now, apparently, it's over for Dennis Quaid and wife Kimberly Buffington-Quaid. The Texan real estate agent has filed for divorce from the Hollywood star after nearly eight years of more
Daily Mail ( 3/9/2012 8:00:21 AM -08:00 )

Remembering Notorious BIG: 5 Iconic Biggie Moments (Video)

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 08:58 PM PST

By Rob Markman Yes, we'll always love Big Poppa, but during his rise through the rap ranks there were some bumps in the road. In the mid-90s the Notorious BIG had feuds with a few artists—the war of words with his onetime friend Tupac Shakur is of more
MTV.com (blog) ( 3/9/2012 6:46:13 PM -08:00 )

Stars remember Notorious B.I.G. on 15th anniversary
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Jermaine Dupri, Chuck D and Faith Evans are among the stars who have paid tribute to the Notorious BIG on the 15th anniversary of his death. The New York hip-hop star, real name Christopher Wallace, died in a drive-by shooting in more
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) ( 3/9/2012 3:00:37 PM -08:00 )

Remembering the Notorious BIG, 15 years later
"Hah, sicker than your average Poppa / Twist cabbage off instinct … don't think … stink / pink gators, my Detroit players / Timbs for my hooligans in Brooklyn / Dead right, if they head right, Biggie there every night / Poppa been smooth since days of more
Chicago Tribune ( 3/9/2012 2:14:49 PM -08:00 )

Biggie Smalls: living on through his music – and an unsolved murder case
Biggie Smalls: living on through his music – and an unsolved murder caseIt was 15 years ago today that Christopher Wallace, better known as Biggie Smalls, or the Notorious BIG, was shot to death while leaving a Los Angeles magazine party. Only 24 at the time, he was riding in the middle of a three-car caravan when a dark more
The Guardian (blog) ( 3/9/2012 10:57:38 AM -08:00 )

B.I.G.'s music still lives on 15 years after his death
B.I.G.By Jim Farber / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Can it really be 15 years since the brutal murder of Brooklyn's own Christopher Wallace (aka The Notorious BIG, aka Biggie Smalls)? March 9 marks the sad day when one of the most narratively attuned rappers of all more
New York Daily News ( 3/9/2012 9:27:20 AM -08:00 )

Notorious BIG Would Have Worked With Kanye West, Lil' Kim Says
By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway (@realsway) Few people knew the Notorious BIG like Lil' Kim. The two shared a friendship, a working relationship and a romance, but when the Queen Bee sat down with Sway on Wednesday's "RapFix Live," she more
MTV.com ( 3/9/2012 9:04:24 AM -08:00 )

Professor Green, Example commemorate 15th anniversary of Notorious BIG's death
Professor Green, Example commemorate 15th anniversary of Notorious BIGProfessor Green and Example have paid tribute to Notorious BIG on the 15th anniversary of his death. The hip-hop star, whose real name was Christopher Wallace, was shot and killed in Los Angeles on March 9 in 1997 aged 24. more
NME.com ( 3/9/2012 8:36:48 AM -08:00 )

Notorious BIG's Life Celebrated On 15th Anniversary Of His Death
March 9, 1997: There was absolutely nothing that could have prepared hip-hop fans for the tragic event that took place on that grim day. Then again, there was not much warning when the Notorious BIG entered the hip-hop world either. more
MTV News ( 3/9/2012 7:58:12 AM -08:00 )

Celebrating the life of Notorious BIG, Brooklyn-style
By Rob Stone, Special to CNN Notorious BIG, shown here performing at Madison Square Garden in 1995, "creatively figured out ways to be authentic," Rob Stone said. Editor's note: Rob Stone is co-founder of emerging music and style publication The FADER more
CNN ( 3/9/2012 7:35:51 AM -08:00 )

The Notorious B.I.G.'s death, 15 years later: 15 songs to remember him by
by Kyle Anderson Notorious BIGpassed away 15 years ago today, and a decade and a half later, his absence still echoes. The man born Christopher Wallace rapped about the violence of the drug trade and spent nine months behind bars, but he never lived more
Entertainment Weekly ( 3/9/2012 7:16:22 AM -08:00 )

The Notorious BIG, 15 Years Later: A Music-Video Tribute
Fifteen years after the shocking death of one of hip-hop's brightest stars, a look back at a musical career and the singles that it produced. By Jared T. Miller | @jaredtmiller | March 8, 2012 | + Christopher Wallace, better known as The Notorious BIG, more
TIME ( 3/9/2012 5:30:54 AM -08:00 )

Lil' Kim Is In 'Kanye West Mode'
Kim tells 'RapFix Live' she doesn't 'give a ish' what people think about her, and she won't say whether 'If You Love Me' is about Maino. By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway (@realsway) There is no female MC with a career trajectory quite more
MTV.com ( 3/7/2012 6:54:35 PM -08:00 )

The Notorious BIG: 15 Years After His Death
The Notorious BIG: 15 Years After His DeathThis week Madonna released her second 'MDNA' single, "Girl Gone Wild". How do you think it stacks up next to "Give Me All Your Luvin'"? It's a much better song than "Give Me All Your Luvin'". I wish this had been the album's first single! more
Idolator: All About The Music ( 3/9/2012 8:23:46 PM -08:00 )

Notorious BIG's daughter makes radio debut on 15th anniversary of his death
Notorious BIGThe Notorious BIG's 18-year-old daughter T'yanna Wallace made her radio debut on the 15th anniversary of the rapper's death. "I don't personally have memories [of him]," T'yanna told New York's Hot 97 radio station on March 9. "But oh my gosh, more
OnTheRedCarpet.com ( 3/9/2012 8:04:53 PM -08:00 )

Remembering Notorious BIG: 5 Iconic Biggie Moments (Video)
Remembering Notorious BIG: 5 Iconic Biggie Moments (Video)The rapper went from selling drugs to selling albums and from prison to the spotlight. THR looks back on the rapper's career, which was tragically cut short 15 years ago. Born as Christopher Wallace, the rapper is known by many names: Biggie Smalls, more
Hollywood Reporter ( 3/9/2012 7:25:11 PM -08:00 )

15th Anniversary Of Biggie Smalls' Death Today
By Mark Lorenz on March 9th, 2012 I can't believe it's been fifteen years of terrible music after his death on this day long ago. Biggie Smalls hit the rap scene in a big way, his first album shocking everyone with the fluid wordplay, lazy delivery, more
Manolith ( 3/9/2012 7:20:51 PM -08:00 )

Notorious BIG Remembered by Lil' Kim, P. Diddy and More 15 Years After His Death
Notorious BIG Remembered by LilAlso among those taking to Twitter to pay tribute to Biggie Smalls on the anniversary of his death are hip-hop producer Jermaine Dupri, 'Entourage' actor Jerry Ferrara and NBA star LeBron James. It has been 15 years since Notorious BIG was gunned down more
AceShowbiz ( 3/9/2012 6:21:21 PM -08:00 )

Lil Kim Says She's Still in Mourning over Notorious BIG
Lil Kim Says SheLil Kim says that the death of her mentor Biggie Smalls still hurts her to this day. Kim told TMZ that she's honoring his memory tonight on the fifteenth anniversary of his murder with a small, private dinner in New York with close friends and family more
411mania.com ( 3/9/2012 5:28:28 PM -08:00 )

Lil Kim Mourns Biggie Smalls Death: 'It Still Hurts Very Much' Rapper
Rapper Lil Kim is still finding it difficult to come to terms with the death of Biggie Smalls. The pint-sized performer – who was discovered by and dated the legendary lyricist – longs for the star, real name Christopher Wallace, even until this day. more
Entertainmentwise ( 3/9/2012 5:09:30 PM -08:00 )

Biggie's Daughter's First Radio Interview on 15th Anniv. of Father's Death
*Fifteen years after his death, the Notorious BIG's daughter, T'yanna Wallace (pictured) had her first radio interview with Hot 97 on Wednesday. She's a Penn State undergraduate student and has few memories of her father. Although those memories are more
Eurweb.com ( 3/9/2012 4:50:54 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston's Toxicology Report Likely to Be Completed Around March 23

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 08:57 PM PST

Whitney Houston family in drug fearBy PETE SAMSON TRAGIC Whitney Houston's family have admitted in a TV interview that they feared drugs would eventually kill her. Sister-in-law Patricia Houston said the star's battles with addiction meant the "handwriting was on the wall". more
The Sun ( 3/9/2012 6:16:40 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston sought love in 'wrong places, relative says
Late singer Whitney Houston's manager and sister-in-law Patricia Houston has opened up publicly for the first time since the singer's sudden death last month, saying she was "looking for love in all the wrong places" in the days ahead of her death. more
GMA News ( 3/9/2012 6:04:18 PM -08:00 )

Whittled away? Despite earning millions Whitney Houston had just $29k in her
Whittled away? Despite earning millions Whitney Houston had just $29k in herBy Mike Larkin It has emerged Whitney Houston had just $29k in her bank account while having debts of more than $4m. The late singer's financial situation was disclosed during her divorce from Bobby Brown in 2007, and it showed how she had managed to more
Daily Mail ( 3/9/2012 5:37:23 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston's sister-in-law: 'I was afraid' for her before death
Whitney Houston's sister-in-law and manager said she had become concerned about the singer's behavior before she died last month in Beverly Hills. "I saw her chasing a dream, you know, looking for love in all the wrong places," Patricia Houston told more
Los Angeles Times ( 3/9/2012 4:30:35 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston will leaves fortune to Bobbi Kristina Brown
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Washington Post (blog) ( 3/9/2012 3:58:19 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston's confidante defends Bobby Brown
Whitney Houston's sister-in-law and longtime confidante has defended the singer's ex-husband Bobby Brown, insisting he wasn't the one who introduced her to drugs and sent the tragic superstar's life spiraling out of control. Patricia Houston, who was more
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) ( 3/9/2012 3:00:38 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston was 'coming through something,' hairstylist says
Whitney Houston was not working on a comeback but rather a "come through," according to her hairstylist, Tiffanie Dixon, who described the late singer as "America's princess." "We talked about it and she's like, 'I never went anywhere. more
Los Angeles Times (blog) ( 3/9/2012 2:55:23 PM -08:00 )

Reuters Entertainment News Summary
Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. Whitney Houston leaves fortune to daughter LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Whitney Houston, who died suddenly last month in a Beverly Hills hotel room, has left her fortune to her 19-year-old more
Chicago Tribune ( 3/9/2012 2:14:57 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston's death inevitable - sister-in-law
The I Will Always Love You hitmaker, 48, was found dead in a bathtub in her Beverly Hilton Hotel suite last month and Patricia Houston admits she always thought Whitney would lose her battle with drink and drugs. Patricia - who is married to Whitney's more
TVNZ ( 3/9/2012 1:55:21 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston: Hairstylist Talks Seeing Singer in Hotel Room, Comforting
Whitney Houston: Hairstylist Talks Seeing Singer in Hotel Room, ComfortingWhitney Houston's hair stylist, Tiffanie Dixon, didn't think Feb. 11, 2012, would be remarkably different from any other day. But as we all know, that night Houston was found dead at the Beverly Hilton hotel. While Dixon didn't discover the singer's more
E! Online ( 3/9/2012 1:31:58 PM -08:00 )

Hicks: Whitney Houston's sister-in-law feared drugs would kill the legendary
By Tony Hicks In a partial transcript of an interview with Oprah Winfrey scheduled to air Sunday, Patricia Houston said she would be "kidding herself" to say otherwise, according to an Associated Press story. Patricia Houston, who was her more
San Jose Mercury News ( 3/9/2012 12:33:08 PM -08:00 )

Houston's hairstylist talks about star's death
Tiffanie Dixon spoke with NewsNation's Tamron Hall about the events leading up to Whitney Houston's death. >>> investigators are still trying to figure out the official cause of whitney houston 's death nearly one month after the star passed away. now more
msnbc.com ( 3/9/2012 12:11:33 PM -08:00 )

Bobby Brown pursued for interview
Bobby Brown is reportedly being vigorously pursued "for a sit-down" interview following the death of Whitney Houston. The Huffington Post reported in recent weeks that Bobby is looking to cash in on the late singer's death because he needs the money. more
Belfast Telegraph ( 3/9/2012 11:46:45 AM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston's daughter speaks to Oprah
Whitney HoustonBobbi Kristina found speaking to Oprah Winfrey about her mother Whitney Houston's death a "healing" experience. The 19-year-old - who is the sole benefactor of her mother's will – will see her interview with the legendary chat show host televised on more
CTV.ca ( 3/9/2012 11:45:51 AM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston's death was inevitable
Whitney Houston's death was inevitable Updated: 05:18, Saturday March 10, 2012 Whitney Houston's sister-in-law says it was inevitable the singer would die early. The 'I Will Always Love You' hitmaker, 48, was found dead in a bathtub in her Beverly more
Sky News Australia ( 3/9/2012 10:22:09 AM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston's family opens up to Oprah
(CBS News) It's been nearly a month since Whitney Houston died, and now three members of her family are breaking their silence in an intimate interview with Oprah Winfrey. "CBS This Morning" had a preview of this weekend's Oprah-exclusive, more
CBS News ( 3/9/2012 9:30:41 AM -08:00 )

'Everything happened so fast': Hair stylist talks about Whitney Houston's death
By Randee Dawn Exactly what went on in Whitney Houston's Beverly Hilton hotel room on Feb. 11, the day she died, may never be fully known. But at least one person who was present during those chaotic hours has begun to share her story. more
msnbc.com ( 3/9/2012 9:10:45 AM -08:00 )

Source: Bobby Brown Being "Actively" Pursued by ABC for Sit-Down
Source: Bobby Brown Being "Actively" Pursued by ABC for Sit-DownIt's no secret Whitney Houston's ex, Bobby Brown, has tried to cash in on the late legend before, mainly by peddling a book a few years ago. Sources tell us Bobby's back to his old cash-divining ways, and he's now looking for another publisher. more
E! Online ( 3/9/2012 8:48:32 AM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston's Will Raises Trust Issues
By Andrew Chow, JD at FindLaw.com Whitney Houston's will has been discussed a lot this week. How will the late singer's assets be doled out to her daughter Bobbi Kristina? And just how do trusts work anyway? A judge in Atlanta validated Whitney more
Reuters ( 3/9/2012 8:01:17 AM -08:00 )

Oprah's Whitney Houston Interview: Sister-In-Law Was 'Afraid' For Singer
By Nadeska Alexis Oprah Winfrey has secured the first interview with Whitney Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina, her brother Gary Houston, and her sister-in-law and manager Patricia Houston which will air on the OWN network on March 11 at 9PM ET. more
MTV.com (blog) ( 3/9/2012 7:58:03 AM -08:00 )

Tom Cruise to lead Clint Eastwood's 'Star Is Born' with Beyonce?

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 08:57 PM PST

Could Tom Cruise's next mission be another foray into music? Rumor has it he's at the top of the list to play Beyonce's leading man in Clint Eastwood's update of "A Star Is Born." Cruise is allegedly the prime choice for the starring role opposite more
Baltimore Sun ( 3/9/2012 8:32:08 PM -08:00 )

'A Star Is Born': Tom Cruise May Join Beyonce In Clint Eastwood Remake
Tom isn't the first leading man to be considered for "Star." Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman and Leonardo DiCaprio -- who worked with Eastwood on "J. Edgar" -- have all declined the lead role. "A Star Is Born" has hit the big screen three times more
Huffington Post ( 3/9/2012 2:27:13 PM -08:00 )

Crazy Rumor of the Day: Tom Cruise and Beyonce in "A Star is Born"
The craziest rumor of the day: that Tom Cruise might join Beyonce in Clint Eastwood's remake of "A Star is Born." Please, has everyone gone mad? I know that Cruise is getting a big promo push for "Rock of Ages," based on the hoary Broadway show about more
Forbes ( 3/9/2012 2:11:54 PM -08:00 )

Clint Wants Cruise For 'A Star Is Born'
By Bryan Enk | Mar 9, 2012 | 8:21 PM | Comments The "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" star is the latest actor to be courted for the lead role in the seemingly impossible-to-cast remake of "A Star is Born," according to Deadline. more
NextMovie (blog) ( 3/9/2012 6:53:53 PM -08:00 )

Tom Cruise Could Be Beyonce Knowles' Leading Man in 'A Star Is Born'
Tom Cruise Could Be Beyonce KnowlesThe 'Valkyrie' actor is in talks to join the Clint Eastwood-directed movie, playing a musician who falls in love with Knowles' character and helps promote her career as a female artist. After landing a role as an Axl Rose-like 80s rock star in "Rock of more
AceShowbiz ( 3/9/2012 6:38:57 PM -08:00 )

Warner Bros. Courting Tom Cruise to Appear in Clint Eastwood's A STAR IS BORN
By Mike Lee • March 9, 2012 • No Comments Tom Cruise ended 2011 on a high note with Brad Bird's very successful Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol. And he seems to be losing himself in his character in the movie adaptation of the hit musical Rock of more
Fused Film ( 3/9/2012 6:21:48 PM -08:00 )

[Movies] Tom Cruise Being Eyed For A Star Is Born
Tom Cruise is being considered for the starring role in A Star Is Born. Variety reports that Warner Bros. is looking at Cruise to star alongside Beyonce in the remake, which will be directed by Clint Eastwood. The film will be the fourth version of the more
411mania.com ( 3/9/2012 5:25:27 PM -08:00 )

Tom Cruise Born to be a Star?
by Max Nicholson Clint Eastwood is directing a musical remake of A Star Is Born, and Warner Bros. wants Tom Cruise to star alongside Beyoncé Knowles. According to Variety, Cruise is currently being courted by the studio for the leading role, more
IGN ( 3/9/2012 4:21:07 PM -08:00 )

Will Tom Cruise Star in 'A Star Is Born'? Oh, Who Knows
While we certainly all hope that Tom Cruise will return for more of the newly-revitalized Mission: Impossible franchise, he might also be looking to ramp up the musical portion of his career. No, Cruise isn't following in the steps of his son to become more
Film School Rejects ( 3/9/2012 3:59:31 PM -08:00 )

Tom Cruise may star in Clint Eastwood's A Star is Born
by Ben on March 9, 2012 · 0 comments Beyonce has already locked down a starring role in director Clint Eastwood's remake of the 1954 Judy Garland classic, but the male lead has been a mystery up until now. Variety reports that Warner Bros. is in early more
Filmonic ( 3/9/2012 3:01:50 PM -08:00 )

Tom Cruise May Join Beyonce in A Star is Born Remake
Tom Cruise May Join Beyonce in A Star is Born RemakeRock of Ages film star Tom Cruise may join Grammy winner Beyonce in the upcoming remake of A Star is Born, according to Deadline.com. Cruise is in talks with director Clint Eastwood to see if his schedule will allow him to co-star in the film. more
Broadway.com ( 3/9/2012 2:48:33 PM -08:00 )

And now Tom Cruise might join Beyoncé in Clint Eastwood's A Star Is Born remake
And now Tom Cruise might join Beyoncé in Clint Eastwoodby Sean O'Neal March 9, 2012 With Beyoncé's baby slowly achieving autonomy and already earning more money than you will this year, plans can begin anew for the A Star Is Born remake that she was supposed to make for Clint Eastwood, and preferably more
A.V. Club ( 3/9/2012 2:41:37 PM -08:00 )

Tom Cruise: Beyoncé/A STAR IS BORN Rocker?
Tom Cruise: Beyoncé/A STAR IS BORN Rocker?Tom Cruise to play opposite Beyoncé Knowles in Clint Eastwood's remake of A Star Is Born? That's a possibility, according to Deadline.com, which says Eastwood is in talks with Cruise. Or vice-versa. Cruise, who turns 50 next July 3 (Oliver Stone's more
Alt Film Guide (blog) ( 3/9/2012 2:38:29 PM -08:00 )

Can you see Beyonce in love with Tom Cruise?
Apparently the people who have seen Tom Cruise's performance in this summer's "Rock of Ages," in which he plays a 1980s hard-rocking singer, want to see more of him rocking out. Multiple Hollywood news outlets are reporting that Cruise is being sought more
Tulsa World (blog) ( 3/9/2012 2:26:06 PM -08:00 )

Tom Cruise May Join Clint Eastwood's Musical 'A Star Is Born'
Tom Cruise May Join Clint EastwoodBy Michael Arbeiter , Hollywood.com Staff | Friday, March 09, 2012 Well, one of the issues delaying the developing remake of A Star Is Born has been solved: Beyonce had her baby. But there has still been the little issue of "no male lead" keeping Clint more
Hollywood.com ( 3/9/2012 2:13:18 PM -08:00 )

Warner Bros. Asking Tom Cruise to Join Beyoncé in 'A Star is Born'
by Ethan Anderton Later this year we'll see Tom Cruise rocking hard in his first musical as Stacee Jaxx in Rock of Ages, but it sounds like the superstar now has the singing bug. Deadline has word that Warner Bros. is courting Cruise to take the lead more
First Showing ( 3/9/2012 2:01:25 PM -08:00 )

Clint Eastwood Trying 'A Star is Born' Again, Perhaps With Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise's career is on a real upswing, especially when compared to his mid-aughts status in the wake of Scientology videos and Oprah couch-jumping. The last Cruise star vehicle, Brad Bird's Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, was a big hit, more
/FILM (blog) ( 3/9/2012 1:51:30 PM -08:00 )

Tom Cruise Might Make Music With Beyonce In Clint Eastwood's A STAR IS BORN
Tom Cruise Might Make Music With Beyonce In Clint EastwoodTom Cruise is one of those actors who seems game for anything. Whether it be action with MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, meaty drama with PT Anderson or even music with the upcoming ROCK OF AGES, Cruise seems completely devoted to his work. more
Very Aware ( 3/9/2012 1:50:33 PM -08:00 )

Tom Cruise Courted to Star in Clint Eastwood's A STAR IS BORN
Tom Cruise Courted to Star in Clint Eastwoodby Adam Chitwood Posted:March 9th, 2012 at 1:41 pm Clint Eastwood is gearing up to dip his toe back into the acting game with the upcoming drama Trouble with the Curve, but the director is still pulling things together for his adaptation of A Star Is more
Collider.com ( 3/9/2012 1:50:02 PM -08:00 )

Tom Cruise Eyed For A Star is Born
Tom Cruise Eyed For A Star is BornWarner Bros. is eyeing Tom Cruise to headline Clint Eastwood's upcoming remake of A Star is Born. Variety is reporting the rumor, suggesting that the Mission: Impossible star would appear opposite the previously announced Beyoncé. more
ComingSoon.net ( 3/9/2012 1:47:16 PM -08:00 )

Westfeldt's real-life experience led to 'Friends With Kids'

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 08:57 PM PST

Jon Hamm may play a womanizer on "Mad Men," but in real life, the actor is nothing like philandering ad executive Don Draper -- especially when it comes to relationships. In the April issue of ELLE UK, on newsstands Friday, Hamm opens up about why he more
Huffington Post ( 3/9/2012 7:43:32 PM -08:00 )

Review: Friends with Kids
Friends with Kids Rating 3 Starring: Jennifer Westfeldt, Adam Scott, Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Chris O'Dowd Playing at: AMC cinema. Parents' guide: sexual content, language. "Which would you rather?" queries Julie, Friends with Kids' more
Montreal Gazette ( 3/9/2012 6:55:07 PM -08:00 )

Star's real-life experience led to 'Friends With Kids'
BY BILL ZWECKER Columnist/bzwecker@suntimes.com March 9, 2012 7:46PM In this film image released by Roadside Attractions, Adam Scott, left, and Jennifer Westfeldt are shown in a scene from "Friends with Kids." (AP Photo/Roadside Attractions, more
Chicago Sun-Times ( 3/9/2012 6:11:07 PM -08:00 )

'Friends With Kids': A strange message from rom-com land
By Lisa Schwarzbaum, EW.com (EW.com) -- Much of the romantic comedy "Friends With Kids" is a funny dispatch from a very contemporary Earth; the remainder is a strange message from Rom-com-land. In the inviting setup, Julie (writer-director-star more
CNN International ( 3/9/2012 4:01:32 PM -08:00 )

Jennifer Westfeldt; Maya Rudolph & Kristen Wiig
Jennifer Westfeldt may be dating one of Hollywood's hunkiest guys– Jon Hamm – but she admits to feeling butterflies over some other big talents: Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph. Westfeldt, who wrote, directed, produced and stars in the new romantic drama more
People Magazine ( 3/9/2012 3:23:29 PM -08:00 )

Friends with Kids follows the romcom formula, and drags
Friends with Kids follows the romcom formula, and dragsYet another romantic New York comedy, Friends with Kids is rooted in the New York films of Woody Allen, and the Manhattan-set television sitcoms that followed (Seinfeld, Friends). What that means is a lot of wish-fulfilment scenes set in restaurants more
Globe and Mail ( 3/9/2012 3:01:55 PM -08:00 )

Friends With Kids
Friends With KidsAdam Scott and Jennifer Westfeldt attempt to procreate without becoming bitter drunks or frumpy harridans. By Dana Stevens|Posted Friday, March 9, 2012, at 5:05 PM ET The pleasant but overfamiliar romantic comedy Friends With Kids (Lionsgate Films) is more
Slate Magazine ( 3/9/2012 2:13:59 PM -08:00 )

'Friends With Kids': Can It Happen In Real Life?
I watched the new film "Friends With Kids" hoping for an UNhappy ending. Or what Hollywood generally thinks of as unhappy. Specifically, I hoped the boy wouldn't end up with the girl, but rather they would end up with other people. more
Huffington Post ( 3/9/2012 1:31:12 PM -08:00 )

Jennifer Westfeldt, Jon Hamm have Friends with Kids
By Katherine Monk, Postmedia News March 9, 2012 Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt arrive at the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower on February 26, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. TORONTO - There was a five-year more
The Province ( 3/9/2012 12:57:55 PM -08:00 )

Film's Greatest Comedy Cliques, From the Rat Pack to Team Apatow
By Jason Bailey It was just a couple of weeks ago that we were singing the praises of Kissing Jessica Stein, one of the rare modern romantic comedies that isn't terrible, and as if on cue, there's a new film from Stein writer/star (and now director) more
The Atlantic ( 3/9/2012 12:05:13 PM -08:00 )

Adam Scott on Friends with Kids, Party Down and His Long Road to Success
Adam Scott on Friends with Kids, Party Down and His Long Road to SuccessBy Rachel Syme | March 9, 2012 | + Adam Scott is an unlikely romantic lead. He is slight in stature, with a mop of puffy brown hair that always seems to have a runaway cowlick and a sardonic sneer that he uses convey a comedic level of disbelief. more
TIME ( 3/9/2012 10:18:04 AM -08:00 )

'Friends With Kids': A comedy that makes marriage post-kids look tragic
By Janice D'Arcy After seeing a new comedy ostensibly about parenting that opens today in the region, I propose a new movie rating: RPK or Restricted to adults Post-Kids. "Friends With Kids" is hilarious for viewers who have already survived the more
Washington Post (blog) ( 3/9/2012 9:47:45 AM -08:00 )

Jennifer Westfeldt wore many hats with 'Friends'
BY HOWARD GENSLER JENNIFER WESTFELDT became an indie film darling 11 years ago when she co-wrote and co-starred in "Kissing Jessica Stein." Numerous TV roles followed along with time as tabloid fodder as the longtime girlfriend of Jon Hamm ("Mad Men"). more
Philadelphia Inquirer ( 3/9/2012 8:43:53 AM -08:00 )

'Friends With Kids' Nails the Comic Complications of Sex and Parenting
By Elizabeth Greenwood & Raina Lipsitz In a word, yes. At least, that's the case if you believe the characters of Friends With Kids, writer and actress Jennifer Westfeldt's (Kissing Jessica Stein, Ira & Abbey) directorial debut. more
The Atlantic ( 3/9/2012 7:53:24 AM -08:00 )

Megan Fox wouldn't have kids with friends
(CBS) Megan Fox has been busy promoting her new film, "Friends with Kids," which centers around two friends (Adam Scott, Jennifer Westfeldt) who decide to conceive and raise a child together while maintaining a plutonic relationship. more
CBS News ( 3/9/2012 6:30:39 AM -08:00 )

Don't be friends with 'Friends With Kids'
Movies Newsday > Entertainment > Movies Review: 'Friends with Kids' Plot: Two platonic friends agree to have a child. RATING R (language, sexuality, adult themes) Bottom line: Shallow characters and crass language don't make for great comedy, more
Newsday ( 3/9/2012 5:50:30 AM -08:00 )

Cast and potential audience grow, but plot predictable in Westfeldt's 'Friends
Cast and potential audience grow, but plot predictable in WestfeldtWhen an idiosyncratic talent seeks a wider audience for her work, there's a danger in trading the offbeat for something more on-the-nose. This is what has happened in"Friends With Kids,"a smooth but frustrating third feature with an extremely good more
Baltimore Sun ( 3/9/2012 5:26:25 AM -08:00 )

In 'Friends With Kids,' platonic couple tries out parenthood
In By Stephen Whitty/The Star-Ledger Remember what the choices were on Valentine's Day? There was "The Vow," with plenty of Channing Tatum abs-candy for the women, and enough sudsy soap opera to make any self-respecting man gag. Great. more
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com ( 3/9/2012 5:16:14 AM -08:00 )

Friends With Kids stars draw from life experiences
TORONTO — Friends With Kids star Jon Hamm says making a movie about making babies began with his own anxieties about parenthood. The dapper Mad Men star says he and longtime love Jennifer Westfeldt — who writes, directs, produces and stars in the indie more
TheChronicleHerald.ca ( 3/9/2012 4:50:40 AM -08:00 )

Friends with Kids formulaic, sitcommy
March 9, 2012 - 4:28am By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Jennifer Westfeldt seems interested in exploring the complications that come with pondering parenthood with a mix of candour and heart in Friends With Kids. She touches on the stages so many of us find more
TheChronicleHerald.ca ( 3/9/2012 4:28:04 AM -08:00 )

Eddie Murphy's 'A Thousand Words': What the Critics are Saying

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 08:57 PM PST

A Thousand Words Rating 2 Starring: Eddie Murphy, Cliff Curtis and Kerry Washington Playing at: AMC, Colossus, Côte des Neiges, Kirkland, Lacordaire, LaSalle, Marché Central, Sources, Sphèretech and Taschereau cinemas. Parents' guide: sexual situations more
Montreal Gazette ( 3/9/2012 7:00:53 PM -08:00 )

Movie review: 'A Thousand Words' is a picture not worth anything
By Sean P. Means The long-shelved comedy "A Thousand Words," filmed in 2008, is the sort of awful formulaic crud that "30 Rock" brilliantly mocked just before Leap Day: A fast-talking guy — a lawyer, stockbroker, or whatever — is cursed with a more
Salt Lake Tribune ( 3/9/2012 4:40:39 PM -08:00 )

'John Carter,' 'Silent House': Review Revue
By WSJ Staff Disney's "John Carter" has been the source of Hollywood tongue-wagging for months: this massively-budgeted action/adventure is helmed by Andrew Stanton, a director best known for his work in animation, and features a character who's more
Wall Street Journal (blog) ( 3/9/2012 3:07:44 PM -08:00 )

A Thousand Words
In A Thousand Words, Eddie Murphy plays a motormouth literary agent who is such a greedy, caffeinated huckster that he seems to have turned his entire life into a form of speed-dating. After a run-in with an Indian guru, he becomes the victim of a more
Entertainment Weekly ( 3/9/2012 1:27:24 PM -08:00 )

'A Thousand Words': Eddie Murphy Gives Kenneth The Page His Coffee Order (VIDEO)
In "A Thousand Words," Eddie Murphy plays a fast-talking literary agent who finds outs he's only got one-thousand words left before he dies. Translation: best to not waste phrases on something as frivolous as a coffee order! In this new clip, more
Huffington Post ( 3/9/2012 12:40:11 PM -08:00 )

Movie Scores: How the critics rated the new movies
By AP Film critics had some choice words for Eddie Murphy's new flick "A Thousand Words," and none of them are positive. They roundly panned Murphy's turn as Jack McCall, a boorish literary agent and inattentive family man forced to examine his ways more
Boston.com ( 3/9/2012 11:32:22 AM -08:00 )

'A Thousand Words' Looks Like Another Eddie Murphy Flop. What Happened to Him?
Did you know that Eddie Murphy has a new movie coming out this week? If you did it's likely only because you've seen the scathing reviews for A Thousand Words. The movie earns a zero on Rotten Tomatoes which means there isn't one critic out there more
Forbes ( 3/9/2012 9:44:47 AM -08:00 )

'A Thousand Words': 56 words critics have used to describe it
By Jen Chaney Eddie Murphy in "A Thousand Words." This is probably the same expression he has on his face after reading the reviews. ( Bruce McBroom - DreamWorks Pictures) Eddie Murphy — a man who, just a few short months ago, was poised to host the more
Washington Post (blog) ( 3/9/2012 9:33:09 AM -08:00 )

I'm Eddie Murphy, and I speak for the trees: A Thousand Words not worth
By Chris Knight, Postmedia News March 9, 2012 Eddie Murphy's newest film is not Eddie Murphy's newest film. To explain: A Thousand Words was actually shot during the Bush administration. It was either a) orphaned as part of a split between DreamWorks more
Canada.com ( 3/9/2012 9:20:52 AM -08:00 )

'John Carter,' 'Silent House,' 'A Thousand Words' Open
– John Carter: In Disney's action-adventure film, a former Civil War veteran is transported to Mars, where he becomes entangled in a major conflict among the planet's people. Friday Night Lightsactor Taylor Kitsch plays the title character. more
ABC News (blog) ( 3/9/2012 7:47:51 AM -08:00 )

There really aren't enough words…
Bruce McBroom/AP The poster art for A Thousand Words shows Eddie Murphy with duct tape over his mouth, which as a promotional idea ranks right up there with Fred Astaire in leg irons. The idea is that every time he says a word a leaf falls off the more
Hamilton Spectator ( 3/9/2012 7:24:41 AM -08:00 )

Murphy is at a loss for laughs in 'A Thousand Words'
By ROGER MOORE Eddie Murphy finds inner piece - but precious few laughs - in "A Thousand Words," an ambitious new comedy from a guy whose ambition abandoned him sometime in the 1990s. Unlike your average Eddie-as-Daddy farce, this one has heart, more
Kansas City Star ( 3/9/2012 6:26:46 AM -08:00 )

'A Thousand Words': Eddie Murphy film is not the comeback vehicle his fans crave
By Stephen Whitty/The Star-Ledger Bruce McBroom/DreamWorks Pictures Allison Janney plays Samantha Davis and Eddie Murphy plays Jack McCall in "A Thousand Words." The most important thing in comedy is timing, and Eddie Murphy used to have some of the more
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com ( 3/9/2012 5:16:12 AM -08:00 )

'A Thousand Words' should make like a tree and leave
In the opening sequence of "A Thousand Words," Eddie Murphy starts with his back to the camera then turns abruptly to reveal a strip of duct tape over his mouth. A very good idea, if the once hip fast-talker of "Beverly Hills Cop" is going to continue more
CTV.ca ( 3/9/2012 4:40:59 AM -08:00 )

A Thousand Words: Odd plot leaves a motor-mouth speechl...
A Thousand Words: Odd plot leaves a motor-mouth speechl...Give the creators of A Thousand Words credit for thinking way outside the box: How about Eddie Murphy with his mouth clamped shut? The idea of taking one of Hollywood's best-known motor-mouths and reducing him to mugging and charades is definitely more
Globe and Mail ( 3/9/2012 2:13:40 AM -08:00 )

Eddie Murphy owes filmgoers a thousand apologies
A THOUSAND WORDS Starring: Eddie Murphy, Cliff Curtis and Kerry Washington Directed by: Brian Robbins PG: sexual situations, drug-related humour Running time: 91 minutes Rating: 2 out of five Eddie Murphy's newest film is not Eddie Murphy's newest film more
Vancouver Sun ( 3/9/2012 2:04:05 AM -08:00 )

Let us never speak of 'A Thousand Words' again
Let us never speak of The problem with Eddie Murphy? It is not a problem of talent, or fearlessness. He has plenty of both. But in "A Thousand Words," shot back in 2008 and now available for your viewing displeasure, he's a first-rate talent stuck in yet another third-rate more
Chicago Tribune (blog) ( 3/9/2012 1:59:43 AM -08:00 )

Eddie Murphy's Career-Killing New Movie
Eddie MurphyThe superstar comedian's latest, 'A Thousand Words,' is set to flop, and his career has gone ice cold. Chris Lee on the film's crazy journey and Murphy's fast-dimming movie stardom. Way back in November, the possibility still seemed real that Eddie more
Daily Beast ( 3/9/2012 1:53:58 AM -08:00 )

'A Thousand Words,' and none of them worth remembering
By RENE RODRIGUEZ In "Tower Heist," Eddie Murphy seems energized and pumped and poised for a comeback. In "A Thousand Words," the actor smashes all those hopes to bits. Forget it. The dream is dead. The only reason this dumb, insulting movie won't more
Kansas City Star ( 3/9/2012 12:25:32 AM -08:00 )

Review: Murphy's 'Thousand Words' should shut up
In the opening sequence of "A Thousand Words,'' Eddie Murphy starts with his back to the camera then turns abruptly to reveal a strip of duct tape over his mouth. A very good idea, if the once hip fast-talker of "Beverly Hills Cop'' is going to more
Boston.com ( 3/8/2012 11:59:19 PM -08:00 )

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