Actor Chris O'Donnell Is a Dad Again (AP)
March 24, 2006
AP - It's a boy — again — for actor Chris O'Donnell.
All-star cast set for "March of Penguins" spoof (Reuters)
March 24, 2006
Reuters - Actor Samuel L. Jackson has signed
on to narrate an upcoming spoof of the Oscar-winning
documentary "March of the Penguins" with an all-star supporting
voice cast, independent studio ThinkFilm said on Friday.
Randy Quaid sues studio over "Brokeback Mountain" (Reuters)
March 24, 2006
Reuters - Actor Randy Quaid has sued the
studio and producers behind "Brokeback Mountain" for $10
million, saying he was underpaid for his supporting role in the
acclaimed film about two cowboys who fall in love.
"Brokeback" Actor Not Happy, Nor Gay (E! Online)
March 24, 2006
E! Online - Randy Quaid signed up for a gay cowboy movie, not a universal
love story.
Jackson Happy to Move on From Big Movies (AP)
March 24, 2006
AP - The box-office performance of Peter Jackson's "King Kong" wasn't as chest-thumping as many expected. But to be fair, $217 million isn't terrible, nor was the $520 million worldwide take. It was well received by critics, nominated for four Oscars and won three: visual effects, sound and sound editing.
Environmental films draw thousands in Washington (Reuters)
March 24, 2006Reuters - One thing can be said about the Environmental Film Festival: it's not Cannes or Sundance. It may not even be Missoula. But it is part of a U.S. trend to feature movies about nature and the assaults on it.
Quaid Sues Over Payment for 'Brokeback' (AP)
March 24, 2006
AP - Randy Quaid, who plays a tough sheep rancher in "Brokeback Mountain," claims he was fleeced for his work in the movie.
Capsule Reviews of New Films (AP)
March 24, 2006AP - Capsule reviews of films opening this week:
Review: 'Inside Man' (AP)
March 24, 2006AP - Glossy and gleefully mainstream, "Inside Man" is the least Spike Lee-ish Spike Lee Joint ever, and his best film since 2002's "25th Hour" — which, come to think of it, was also a departure for him in terms of substance.
Review: 'Lonesome Jim' (AP)
March 24, 2006AP - During an unusually insightful moment in "Lonesome Jim," the titular character asks his sort-of girlfriend why she bothers hanging out with him.
High-Definition DVD Players' Launch Delayed (AP)
March 24, 2006AP - Toshiba Corp. said Friday it has postponed the release of high-definition DVD players in the United States until April, a month later than planned, so that it can synchronize the sales with title releases from Hollywood studies.
Jackson, 50 Cent Shooting Soldier Drama (AP)
March 24, 2006
AP - Samuel L. Jackson and 50 Cent will shoot scenes in the coming weeks for "Home of the Brave," a film set in the Lilac City.
Pinup icon makes long journey from Page to screen (Reuters)
March 24, 2006Reuters - Although pinup icon Bettie Page became an overnight sensation for her naughty girl poses in the 1950s, her recent journey to the big screen has been anything but facile.
Hannah, Scheider in retro 'Honeymoon' (Reuters)
March 24, 2006Reuters - The decidedly retro cast of Daryl Hannah, Roy Scheider, Eric Roberts and Sean Young are on their way to "Dark Honeymoon," an indie thriller scheduled to begin shooting in May.
Heist thriller has "Inside" track at box office (Reuters)
March 24, 2006
Reuters - Denzel Washington, Jodie
Foster and Clive Owen should pull an "Inside" job at the
weekend box office with their new thriller.