HOLLYWOOD News, Jul 03, 2011

Tom Hanks leads scooter craze USA Today Could the oft-ridiculed form of transportation become accepted in America's movie-land? Hollywood has learned to embrace the motorcycle for adventure along with the Prius to save the planet (and for cheaper fuel bills) — shouldn't the scooter, ... See all stories on this topic »

Today in History Washington Post Serena Williams won her fourth Wimbledon title and 13th Grand Slam championship by sweeping Vera Zvonareva in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, in the women's final. Today's Birthdays: Actor Tim O'Connor is 84. Movie director Ken Russell is 84. ... See all stories on this topic »

Courts finally release sequel to video for jurors Boston Globe Patrick, whose appearance today will be via video link from Sweet P Farm, has been appearing more frequently as a national spokesman for Obama, his friend and political ally, as the White House prepares for a tough reelection campaign. ... See all stories on this topic »

July: Turner Classic Movies looks at Arabs in film Arizona Republic "When colleagues ask whether today's reel Arabs are more stereotypical than yesteryear's, I can't say the celluloid Arab has changed," says writer Joseph Shaheen, author of "Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People," who will present the films ... See all stories on this topic »

Colorado's new film commission chief wants to boost state's movie-making ... Denver Post Tom Massey, who has carried some form of movie-incentive legislation for the past seven years. "We have to find a way to create that funding source outside of the traditional government funding procedures." and Utah have attracted scores of Hollywood ... See all stories on this topic »

Kinston resident recalls extraordinary experiences in Army ENC Today In fact, he didn't even want to have any part of a big-budget, Hollywood movie that recounted one of his most eventful and memorable days in the Army. “Black Hawk Down,” based on the Mark Bowden's book by the same name, was nominated for four Academy ... See all stories on this topic »

'Horrible' director behaves otherwise Boston Globe “I saw that there's a remarkable group of actors on television shows all dying to break into film but who can't quite turn that corner for one reason or another. It's really this odd situation in Hollywood, where the two worlds, TV and film, ... See all stories on this topic » Boston Globe

Your guide to Terrence Malick's "Tree of Life" Salon I've even thought about the creation of the universe and dinosaurs a lot during adulthood, and not just because of this film. How about you? I don't think Jack "wants" anything, in the traditional, goal-directed Hollywood movie sense. ... See all stories on this topic » Salon

Filmmakers seek input Saturday on movie about Socorro champion baseball team El Paso Times Araujo has made many connections in Hollywood helping actors and directors with the legal language of contracts. He also has worked with a small production company named World Film Magic Distribution, acting in a Spanish film, "La Tragedia Del Vaquero ... See all stories on this topic »

Exclusive extract from 'My Dolce Vita: A Memoir' Telegraph.co.uk Rome was arguably the movie capital of the world – Hollywood on the Tiber, as it was known. Hughes also owned RKO Pictures in Hollywood and was “directing traffic” to and from Rome on TWA. Celebrities poured in: Ingrid Bergman, Audrey Hepburn, ... See all stories on this topic » Telegraph.co.uk

July video San Antonio Express This independent silent film made a splash in 1930 Berlin, and today it's a link between the city documentaries of its era and later movements like neorealism. Its makers included Robert Siodmak, Billy Wilder, Edgar Ulmer and Fred Zinneman, ... See all stories on this topic »

She puts the oohs and aahs into fireworks shows Minneapolis Star Tribune Her company, Hollywood Pyrotechnics, provides fireworks displays for any occasion, and Mira is the one who lights the fuses. Born and raised in St. Paul, she lived through the old days, when the definition of "legal" was more forgiving. ... See all stories on this topic »

Reading India through Bollywood Deccan Chronicle Some say it applies to the entire Hindi film industry, others say it is limited to the garish, kitschy cinema full of song and dance and overwrought emotions that is all around us today. Still others claim that it applies to the entire entertainment ... See all stories on this topic »

On the set Hannibal.net Contributed/Donna Huston By DOMINIC GENETTI While a lot of the scenes in the 1973 musical adaptation of Tom Sawyer look real, it was actually the magic of Hollywood that give the movie its impressive touch. In the opening scene, Tom Sawyer is rushing ... See all stories on this topic »

Maria Shriver divorces Arnie TVNZ Former California first lady Maria Shriver filed for divorce today from her estranged husband, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the ex-governor and film star. The move follows Schwarzenegger admitting that he had fathered a child out of wedlock more than a ... See all stories on this topic »

VIDEO: Scots dancer on swapping life on notorious TV estate for video stardom Scottish Daily Record Life today is worlds away from the way she lived in the estate in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. She has turned her back on drink, drugs and petty crime to follow her dream and has just starred in Beyonce's Run The World video. To be a backing dancer for her ... See all stories on this topic »

Library Looks to Break Summer Heat With More Thursday Movies Patch.com In this movie she travels all around the word including Italy and India in an effort find and learn more about herself. From one queen of the screen to another, July 14 at 1 pm the library will show Roman Holiday. This stars such Hollywood legends as ... See all stories on this topic »

Child actress Edit Fellows dies at 88 Nashua Telegraph Abandoned as an infant by her mother, she was being raised by her paternal grandmother, who brought Edith, then 4, to Hollywood from South Carolina after a “talent scout” guaranteed her a screen test for a $50 fee. The address they were given led to a ... See all stories on this topic »

Sibi Malayil talks about 'Violin' Express Buzz “Movies today are made with youngsters in mind as they are ones who watch it in the first two weeks. And the generation today has grown up with TV and computers, not books. More used to technological advances and exposed to Hollywood films, ... See all stories on this topic »

Actor Christos Vasilopoulos Marries His Sweetheart in Fairytale Wedding Greek Reporter He moved to Hollywood a few years ago, managed to star in a new feature movie, “Geocashers“, and today married the woman of his life, Antonia Ventouras-Vassilopoulos. The event was a true fairytale wedding that took place on the beautiful island of ... See all stories on this topic » Greek Reporter

First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. White Sox, Saturday 7/2, 3:10 CT Bleed Cubbie Blue I just really want someone else to do some of them... but if Bay and Spielberg couldn't make good Transformer movies, who the hell can? but all the talking and Hollywood, “let's put some comic relief with the parents, and the mini-bots” and then the ... See all stories on this topic »

A lot of chasing going on: 'Unknown,' 'Kiss Me Deadly' VillageSoup Belfast (blog) You will be forgiven if you think you have seen this movie before. It is very derivative and especially recalls one of the Bourne films, as it is set in Berlin, features a car chase and has a hero who is not sure of his identity. ... See all stories on this topic » VillageSoup Belfast (blog)

Topel Lee tired of horror films but can't shake 'em Inquirer.net Even Hollywood films invoke patriotism. You always see an American flag in the background, even if it's just a 'Spiderman' movie.” “Braveheart,” released in 1995, is an epic historical drama about a 13th century knight who gains recognition when he ... See all stories on this topic »

Power Play: Duke Nukem disappoints The Province Duke Nukem Forever was supposed to be a revolution in the game industry, but just like a big Hollywood blockbuster, the budget grew, revenues shrank and the game was forever on hold. Finally the game was given new life after 12 years in on-and-off ... See all stories on this topic »

Entertainment Today for Saturday, July 2 Gig City According to Webber, the King of Pop came to see the Broadway show multiple times — years before the film came out — and he and Jackson had spoken about a potential “Phantom” movie role. A dark comedy cum thriller that swings between manic and ... See all stories on this topic »

Socialite, designer ... liar Sydney Morning Herald In a re-printed edition of Florence Broadhurst: her secret and extraordinary lives by Sydney author Helen O'Neill – Broadhurst's life unfurls like the plot in a Hollywood movie, woven in amongst the beauty of some of her most famous images. ... See all stories on this topic » Sydney Morning Herald

History on the block: San Elizario iconic theater on market for $2M El Paso Times Over the years, the Horseshoe attracted various stage and Hollywood television and movie actors of an era gone by: Tab Hunter, Gloria De Haven, June Lockhart, Guy Madison, Pat Carroll, Mamie Van Doren, Gale Storm, Bob Denver, Tom Poston, Ann B. Davis, ... See all stories on this topic »

Kate Gosselin Spends Fourth Of July Weekend Alone Babble (blog) Wendy Michaels enjoys her career as an entertainment writer, covering the celeb buzz at the TV Crunch and Movie Crunch blogs. She loves celebrity gossip on any level, from A-listers right down to those pesky reality stars. Wendy lives in Central New ... See all stories on this topic » Babble (blog)

Commercial break The Week If back home women have been associated with alternative and “meaningful” cinema for years, Hollywood has a bigger tragedy. For all its pride, the Academy has seen just four women nominations in the best direction category in 83 years. ... See all stories on this topic » The Week

A mellower Julia Roberts Ottawa Citizen These days, Julia Roberts is polite - dare we say dull - as she extols the virtues of her new movie with Tom Hanks By Jamie Portman, Postmedia News July 3, 2011 12:00 AM Julia Roberts arrives at the Hollywood premiere of her new movie Larry Crowne, ... See all stories on this topic »

Anne Hathaway hits Wimbledon with Adam Shulman FansShare Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway spent some quality time with her latest boyfriend Adam Shulman today (Saturday July 2) as they attended Wimbledon for the final of the women's singles. Anne and Adam have been dating for around two and a half years and ... See all stories on this topic » FansShare

'Real Housewives Of New Jersey's' Jacqueline Laurita Wants To Help You Plan ... Babble (blog) Wendy Michaels enjoys her career as an entertainment writer, covering the celeb buzz at the TV Crunch and Movie Crunch blogs. She loves celebrity gossip on any level, from A-listers right down to those pesky reality stars. Wendy lives in Central New ... See all stories on this topic » Babble (blog)

A 'Real Housewives of NJ' Child Is Making Her Acting Career Debut! (Photos) Babble (blog) Wendy Michaels enjoys her career as an entertainment writer, covering the celeb buzz at the TV Crunch and Movie Crunch blogs. She loves celebrity gossip on any level, from A-listers right down to those pesky reality stars. Wendy lives in Central New ... See all stories on this topic » Babble (blog)

Today in History Forbes Serena Williams won her fourth Wimbledon title and 13th Grand Slam championship by sweeping Vera Zvonareva in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, in the women's final. Today's Birthdays: Actor Tim O'Connor is 84. Movie director Ken Russell is 84. ... See all stories on this topic »

Animation pioneer Pixar marks 25 years Inquirer.net The movies have raked in some $6.5 billion and 26 Academy awards, taking their place alongside Disney's library of classic family films. Pixar's location in Emeryville, a suburb of San Francisco far from the Hollywood Hills, reflects its success, ... See all stories on this topic »

B-town Praises Delhi Belly, Bbuddah... NDTV.com Ram Sampath's music fr Delhi Belly is so crisp, bold, entertaining n in sync with the film!," the dusky actress said. "Delhi Belly - Two Thumbs Up! A film that cannot be missed. And yes, v can make films as good as Hollywood!," actress Minissha Lamba ... See all stories on this topic » NDTV.com

Movies are a great source of home design inspiration Cincinnati.com It can come in many forms, not the least of which is on the Hollywood big screen. Granted, movie directors and even television shows often have crazy budgets to create dream sets for their main characters. But we can glean a color trend or ... See all stories on this topic »

Familiar Ground, Wish Win LA Film Fest - Hollywood Today The Los Angeles Film Festival ran from Thursday, June 16 to Sunday, June 26 in downtown Los Angeles. “David, Doug and the team continue to raise the bar ... www.hollywoodtoday.net/2011/06/27/22015/

Five Notable Directing Siblings Working in Hollywood Today ... Known for their dark comedy, I recognize that they're one of the best filmmakers in Hollywood today, but I have to say their movies are not exactly my cup ... flixchatter.wordpress.com/.../five-notable-directing-siblings-w...

Bethenny Frankel: How My Tough Childhood Helps Me Today (Video ... Reality star Bethenny Frankel opened up about how her painful childhood is affecting her family life on CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight on Tuesday. www.hollywoodreporter.com/.../bethenny-frankel-how-my-to...

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Hollywood Golden Guy: Today in Hollywood History June 24th 2011 Hollywood Golden Guy is a website dedicated to celebrating the Academy Awards®, (Oscars®) and classic film through memorabilia incorporating current ... hollywoodgoldenguy.blogspot.com/.../today-in-hollywood-his...

Bethenny Frankel: How My Tough Childhood Helps Me Today (Video ... Reality star Bethenny Frankel opened up about how her painful childhood is affecting her family life on CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight on Tuesday. “I. www.centralupdatenews.info/.../bethenny-frankel-how-my-tou...

Hollywood's Love Affair With Oval Office | Today-Movies.com The real stumping is a reminder of Hollywood's fascination with presidents — and those who would be president. On The Early Show Wednesday, Glenn Kenny, ... www.today-movies.com/.../hollywoods-love-affair-with-oval-...

Inside Sarah Palin's Movie Premiere For 'The ... - Hollywood Today Hollywood Today. What's New in Hollywood Today ... Sarah Palin Blasts Hollywood Stars as 'Full of Hate' at Movie Premiere (Exclusive Audio) ... hollywoodtoday.us/inside-sarah-palins-movie-premiere-for-th...

Today in History: 'Jaws' and Universal Changed Hollywood Forever ... Today in History: 'Jaws' and Universal Changed Hollywood Forever. The film became one of the most successful of all time and is credited with creating the ... northhollywood.patch.com/.../today-in-history-jaws-and-unive...

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