Return Laps for the First Voice of Speed Racer

I keep saying to myself, Of all the things youve done in show business, this is the one thing thats recognized, Peter Fernandez said. He was talking about his voice work for the hero of Speed Racer, the time-honored anime imported from Japan in 1967.

Lost Theory : Vincent is the Smoke Monster

As I've stated over the course of several postings - I believe that Vincent is Smokey. Although I'm not the only one to ever suggest this, in my LOST Theory, I actually have something to back it up -- so sit tight. But why Vincent? (instead of Bernard or

New Marvel Movies!

Spurred by the success of 'Iron Man', a new set of movies that will be released in 2010 and 2011. The first movie planned to hit the theaters is the 'Iron Man' sequel, creatively titled 'Iron Man 2' at the moment. The release date will be April 30,

Blood, Guts and Brains!

There's a strange assumption floating around out there that fans of the horror genre are a bunch of ghoulish sadomasochists who thrill to the sight of gushing blood. But there's so much more to us than that. Immaturity is closely associated with the

Gaming for Science?

As an avid gamer and science buff, I frequent various news sources to keep up on progress and innovations, since I find them interesting. This story, in particular, really inspired me. Here it is in a nutshell: A team of doctoral students, scientists and

Hollywood stars meet minnows at Cannes

Hollywood legends and obscure arthouse directors descend on Cannes for the world's biggest film festival that combines edgy cinema with A-list celebrities, glitzy parties and frenetic deal-making. Clint Eastwood is in the main competition with

Taylor talks Transformers 2

Caught up with 'Transformers' and 'Shutter' star Rachael Taylor today, here in Melbourne, and she spoke a little about why she won't be appearing in the 'Transformers' sequel. 'I wasn't contracted for a sequel anyway, but I also think it would be pretty

Adelaide in X-Men Origins : Wolverine

Australian actress Adelaide Clemens ('Love My Way', 'The Pacific') is the latest addition to the cast of ''X Men Origins : Wolverine'', according to today's Print edition of The Sunday Herald Sun. Clemens, nominated for best new talent at this year's

Three more join My Bloody Valentine 3D

Veteran actor Kevin Tighe (who I personally will never forget as the chap who opened fire on poor Jerry Lee in the Jim Belushi flick 'K-9'), TV fave Kerr Smith, and newcomer Megan Boone have joined the cast of Patrick Lussier's 'My Bloody Valentine 3D'.

Box-Office Wrap-Up: May. 9 - May. 11, 2008

was a speed bump? That's genius in headline writing! By: Sunday, May 11, 2008 I don't want a medal or anything - the writing was on the wall. The buzz on was still rock solid while folks looked at the two other contenders (, ) and said thought 'why

FILM COURSES: First New York Film Academy students in Spain

FILM COURSES First New York Film Academy students in Spain 05/09/2008 Students at the New York Film Academy received a full, practical and intensive training: screenplay, production, direction, recording, lighting, sound, edition, which was completed

'Speed Racer' debuts in second

'Speed Racer' took in $20.2 million during opening weekend The movie was lapped by 'Iron Man,' which stayed No. 1 with $50.5 million 'What Happens in Vegas' came in third with $20 million Five of the top 10 grossing movies were comedies LOS ANGELES,

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Hollywood scores a big ham

JUST how did British writer-comedian-actor Simon Pegg land a gig opposite both Spiderman's Kirsten Dunst and Transformers' hottie Megan Fox? The Hot Fuzz star has hit Hollywood with a big bang - appropriate for a man who also has climbed into the

Slapping Emmy, wooing Oscar, sharpening gold pencils

In his , Matt Roush of TV Guide enjoyed the snarky irony of seeing never-nominated William Peterson hoist an Emmy on an episode of 'C.S.I.,' saying 'Is that what this is?' Adds Matt: 'A nice slap at the Emmys for taking procedural actors so for granted.

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Slapping Emmy, wooing Oscar

In his , Matt Roush of TV Guide enjoyed the snarky irony of seeing never-nominated William Peterson hoist an Emmy on an episode of 'C.S.I.,' saying 'Is that what this is?' Adds Matt: 'A nice slap at the Emmys for taking procedural actors so for granted.

'Speed Racer' lapped in debut

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- 'Speed Racer' was lapped in its opening weekend at the box office as 'Iron Man' continued to fire its jets with $50.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Emile Hirsch stars in 'Speed Racer,'

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Magazine lists Hollywood's buffest couples

Slideshow Basketball player Tony Parker and actress Eva Longoria Parker, June 2007. (Kevin Winter, for NCLR) Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have topped a new list of Hollywood's Buffest Couples. The well-toned twosome beat Gisele and Tom Brady and

Cannes pits Hollywood against obscure arthouse - Reuters

Hollywood legends and obscure arthouse directors descend on Cannes Clint Eastwood Out of competition, Steven Spielberg The 61st edition of the super-charged 12-day movie marathon has a strong South American flavor, with two Argentinian and two Brazilian

New Hollywood Moms Celebrate!

Check out this 'Extra' gallery of Tinseltown moms -- who are celebrating their first Mother's Day on Sunday!

Hollywood vs arthouse at Cannes

LONDON (Reuters) - Hollywood legends and obscure arthouse directors descend on Cannes from Wednesday for the world?s biggest film festival that combines edgy cinema with A-list celebrities, glitzy parties and frenetic deal-making. Clint Eastwood is in

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: May 11, 2008

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Hollywood Celebrity Buzz: Paula Abdul, Mariah Carey

Before we get going with our typical gossip, and in lieu of our traditional hottie of the week (because, after all, this up front news is about... a total hottie), I want to give a huge kudos to the Daytime Emmy awards for honoring As the World Turns

Hollywood Celebrity Buzz: Britney Spears, Barbara Walters

By Ross von Metzke Frankly, I feel borderline guilty kicking off this week's column with this stud. He's even younger than Zac Efron. But the Brits-they're just a different stock of people. And when you star in a show called Skinz-which, I'm told, makes

Early Oscar talk for dorky Damon

WITH a dodgy moustache and hairpiece, he could be mistaken for an everyday American with a questionable fashion sense. In reality he is Matt Damon, the actor named sexiest man alive by People magazine. Damon donned the fake mo, spectacles and toupee for

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HOLLYWOOD BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES OPENING NIGHT FILM

Beverly Hills, CA) The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) today announced that 'Two Turntables and a Microphone,' a music documentary about the life and untimely death of Jam Master Jay with guest appearances by Russell Simmons, Reverend Run, Jay-Z,

THE 'STARS' SHINED WEDNESDAY NIGHT MAY 7TH, 2008 AT THE 15TH ANNUAL MICHAEL AWARDS - 'THE GOLDEN GLOBES' OF THE FASHION WORLD

The Michael Awards for The Fashion Industry took place Wednesday evening May 7 at the Beautiful Marriott Marquis Ballroom in NYC. The biggest names in Fashion, Film, Rock, Sports and TV came out to support this event. In its 15th year, The Michael Awards

Narnia popular with all audiences

Yes, The Chronicles of Narnia books are a Christian allegory by author C.S. Lewis. In The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe, the Christ-like lion Aslan even rises from the dead to redeem his followers. But producer Mark Johnson says much of the $700-plus

'Narnia' star a humble prince

No so sweet Prince ... Ben Barnes as the titular character is set to drive home a point in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, out in theatres Friday. NEW YORK -- Touted as a new Jude Law or Orlando Bloom (he's even an alumnus of the same theatre

Liza Minnelli to Be Inducted Into Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame

Your Email Address: * Your Friend's Email Address: * optional optional optional optional Your Zip Code: Subject: Message: I recommend this article on TheaterMania.com. And, while you're there, you can read news, reviews, features and more, covering

Hollywood's Best Smiles

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Hollywood's Best Noses

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Oscar-winner John Gaeta Explains Speed Racer Effects

If you caught Speed Racer this weekend, you might not be raving over the dialogue, but we're guessing the race track sequences made an impression. In this video clip, visual effects wizard John Gaeta, who won an Oscar when he invented 'bullet time'

Pictures at a Revolution: Five Movies and the Birth of the New Hollywood

Observers of the Academy Awards know that little science, and ample caprice, go into the selection of contestants. In 1967, this axiom reached its screaming limit, with a ragtag collection of best picture nominees at artistic, commercial, sociological,

Gothic Eurowesterns: A Grotesque Perspective on a Hollywood Myth

As the opening credits of Howard Hawks' Rio Bravo (1959) appear on the screen, a caravan of cowboys on horseback and fully-laden coaches come riding down the mountain into a green valley. With the sun and blue sky behind them, the horses' hooves and

Scorsese to direct Sinatra biopic

Martin Scorsese will direct a major biopic about the life of Frank Sinatra, according to film producer Tina Sinatra, Sinatra's youngest daughter. But it will not be a Sinatra version of GoodFellas, Scorsese's gangster classic. Instead, the combative

Next up in anime ...

Go, anime? Should Speed Racer withstand Iron Man and next week's Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, it could translate into more big-screen adaptations from the ranks of Japanese pop culture. While highly regarded by fans, critics and filmmakers,

'Speed Racer' a lemon

As entertaining as a sugar-addled 5-year-old, Speed Racer left me feeling like I'd been in a hit and run with a box of Crayolas. Did anybody get the number of that Burnt Sienna? As with the ambitious but impotent Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

Hollywood's odd couple

Hollywood has a history of great double acts - Burton and Taylor, Fred and Ginger, John Travolta and his chin cleft. For years, the most inspired pairings have been on the big screen rather than off it.That is about to change. For the past nine months,

How to succeed in Hollywood

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Sharon and Melanie enjoy a girly day shopping in Hollywood 10 MAY 2008They are two of the most successful beautiful women in Hollywood so when Sharon Stone and Melanie Griffith stepped out together for a shopping trip in LA, they caused quite a stir

Hollywood J-pop

Increasingly, anime and manga are being turned into big-budgeted, live-action movies by Tinseltown. IN early March, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) hosted 'J-Wave USA', a three-day conference devoted to exploring and exposing the degree

'X-Files 2' and 'Zack and Miri' Trailer News

Trailer news for The X-Files: I Want To Believe and Zack and Miri Make a Porno has just arrived. First off, the teaser for X-Files will hit the Net on Monday, May 12. The trailer will debut at 12:01 AM on IGN.com and I am told by 9:00 AM the entire site

'Speed Racer' Comes Up Short, but Still Gonna Beat 'Vegas' to the Finish Line

For so long I was hearing Speed Racer was tracking around $35 million. Not a bad number. That would definitely beat What Happens in Vegas and it would obviously fall shy of Iron Man's second weekend. Then ComingSoon.net's box-office report shaved that

Hollywood plans film of hit video game 'Bioshock': report

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Award-winning videogame 'Bioshock' is to be turned into a movie by 'Pirates of the Caribbean' director Gore Verbinski, entertainment industry media reported Friday. The film is set to be the highest profile adaptation of a videogame

Sharon and Melanie hit the Hollywood shops together

They are two of the most successful beautiful women in Hollywood so when Sharon Stone and Melanie Griffith stepped out together for a shopping trip in LA, they caused quite a stir among their fellow customers.Sharon, who turned 50 in March, looked as

Matt Damon gets ugly for Oscar in 'The Informant'?

Having won an Academy Award for writing 'Good Will Hunting,' Matt Damon So now behold: the pretty boy looking 'like such a schlump,' notes Cinematical.com on photos to be seen at TheBadAndTheUgly.com. They're pix of Damon on the set of his latest flick,

Edinburgh Festival Line-Up Announced

Movie hootenanny loaded up with flicks As it enters its 62nd year, the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) is gearing up for a hot summer of highly-anticipated movieage. Running from June 18-29 June, the flick fest will host 15 world premieres

Early 'Indy 4' reviews pop up

Ain't it Cool News (http://www.aintitcool.com) has posted several early reviews from fans who have seen the fourth 'Indiana Jones' movie, due out May 18th and the reaction has been somewhat positive but less than glowing. Some of the comments for

Sharon and Melanie enjoy a girly day shopping in Hollywood

They are two of the most successful beautiful women in Hollywood so when Sharon Stone and Melanie Griffith stepped out together for a shopping trip in LA, they caused quite a stir among their fellow customers. Sharon, who turned 50 in March, looked as

Hamilton embarrassed by his wooden Hollywood performance

London, May 10 : Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton has temporarily abandoned his bid to make his presence felt in Hollywood after coming up with what he called a 'wooden' performance in a publicity stunt for telecom sponsors Vodafone. According to The

Daniel Craig as a wayward Hollywood actor looking back at his teens

GQ.COM rating: *** In an scene sure to delight blue-swimsuit lovers everywhere, Flashbacks Of A Fool opens with a flash of Daniel Craig's naked form as he romps with not one but two nubile ladies, incongruously set to a soundtrack of Scott Walker's

Week in Review: The 'Twilight' Edition

Another week, another recap, and while this week wasn't superhero dominated that doesn't mean it wasn't interesting. First off, Barack Obama all but sealed the Democratic nomination even though polls show Hillary Clinton is probably going to runaway with

Brand New Looks at 'Che', 'Blindness' and 'Synecdoche, New York'

Looks at '', '' and '' Entertainment RopeofSilicon.com's Hottest Movie Previews if Sections RopeofSilicon Writers Popular News Pictures On This Week Popular Audio Movie NEW! Latest

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: May 10, 2008

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Child 'Forrest Gump' actor leaving Army

By JOHN MILBURN Associated Press Writer FORT RILEY, Kan. (AP) - As a boy, Michael Conner Humphreys made a splash on the silver screen as ''Young Forrest Gump.'' As an adult, he somewhat mirrored the life of his movie character: He joined the Army and

The Hollywood 5 & 1! 5.10.08

Finding the wack news out of HOLLYWOOD...so you don't have to! Welcome to the Hollywood 5 & 1! The best way to spend time in front of your computer on a Saturday. If you are just joining us, my name is Steve Gustafson and I make it my job to comb the

Oscar and Shiffman to Populate Irma Vep at DC's Arena

Brad Oscar and J. Fred Shiffman in The Mystery of Irma Vep. photo by Scott Suchman Tony Award nominee Brad Oscar, never afraid to chomp into juicy roles, will star in multiple parts with J. Fred Shiffman in Arena Stage's new production of Charles

She has the look, the life and the Oscar, yet we hardly knew her

Few women who've forged a top-tier career in the motion picture business have led as unexplained, mysterious and fascinating a life as Academy Award winner Jennifer Jones, best known to many today for her work as a lusty screen sinner in the epic Western

Matt Damon gets all ugly for Oscar in 'The Informant'?

Having won an Academy Award for writing 'Good Will Hunting,' Matt Damon is no doubt fully aware of the Slap-the-Stud Syndrome among actors. If he wants to win a Golden Boy for best actor, he must stop looking so much like a real golden boy, because,

Hollywood stars in black and white

As the celebrated photographer of the stars, in the days when Hollywood glamour was of the old school and its celebrities still had secrets, Bob Willoughby has more claims to fame than most. These rare images capture some of them. They form part of a

Gore Verbinski to direct 'Bioshock' adaptation

Variety reports that Gore Verbinski has been signed to helm a feature film adaptation of the hit video game 'Bioshock,' which was released on the XBox 360 last year. Universal Pictures will distribute the project. John Logan has been brought on to pen

Samuel L. Jackson does 'Unthinkable'

Variety reports that Samuel L. Jackson will join the thriller 'Unthinkable' with Gregor Jordan ('The Informers') attached to direct. Shooting is scheduled to begin September 2nd in Michigan. The movie centers on a major threat to the United States when

'Sopranos' creator signs movie deal with Paramount

David Chase, the seven time Emmy award-winning creator of 'The Sopranos,' has signed a deal with Paramount Pictures to write, direct and produce his first feature film, an original drama. Chase has a long-standing relationship with Paramount Studios

'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' trailer online

The teaser trailer for 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' is now online on Yahoo! Movies (http://movies.yahoo.com). 'The Clone Wars,' which is executive produced by George Lucas, will kickoff the upcoming 'Clone Wars' CGI-animated series on Cartoon Network this

Can George W. Bush win Oliver Stone another Oscar?

Oliver Stone, the one-time darling of the Academy Awards, has not been in an Oscar race since 1995 when he was nominated for his 'Nixon' screenplay. While that biopic about the fall of the 37th president lost all four of its Oscar bids, Oliver Stone's

Hollywood embraces Britain's black film talent

Britain's most talented black and ethnic minority actors, writers, producers and directors have been picked to meet the most powerful studio executives in the American film industry. Kwame Kwei-Armah, the first black Briton to have a play staged in the

THE GOSSIP SHEET: May 9, 2008

Difficulty level 5 movie quote for this Friday This one may actually work... Just like that, it's three articles in two days Man, this is a chick flick if there ever was one Kill it! It is out to take your money! This one struck me as a bit on the side

'Step Up 2' and 'Ring' Girls Get All 'Darko'

ScreenDailyis reporting that Velvet Octopuss is set to begin production on S. Darko a sequel to the cult-hit Donnie Darko without the cooperation of the original film's writer/director Richard Kelly. To start off with, Donnie Darko was stupid. It was

Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions sells big equity stake to venue giant AEG

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George Clooney Slams Hollywood Wannabe Paris Hilton

George Clooney has hit out at wannabe actress Paris Hilton, claiming movie fans shouldn't mistake her success for talent. The Oscar winner insists too many young stars think they're good actors, just because they are landing roles and making money. He

Glenn Close's best-known roles belie love of dogs

By JERRY HARKAVY Associated Press Writer PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Glenn Close's signature characters have boiled a bunny, plotted the skinning of Dalmatian puppies and, more recently, helped arrange the killing of a pet dog to leverage a balky witness. She

Review: Insults, but no jackpot in 'Vegas'

(Entertainment Weekly) -- Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz hate on each other with dynamite verve in 'What Happens in Vegas.' Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz star in 'What Happens in Vegas.' The Punch and Judy fireworks get off to an early start, when the

Hollywood's Leading Lothario: John Mayer

Jennifer Aniston appears to be the latest in a long line of A-list ladies that Mayer has dated. Over the years, the singer-songwriter has been linked to Jennifer Love Hewitt, Mandy Moore, 'Friday Night Lights' actress Minka Kelly, Jessica Simpson and

Masumeh goes to Hollywood

After having shot with international photographer Andre Rau to feature in his book for the Royal family of Morocco, Masumeh is sure going international. She has apparently been signed on to do a film for Warner Bros. It will be this Hollywood studio's

QUOTABLES: May 9, 2008

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New 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' trailer online

A new trailer for 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' was placed in front of 'Iron Man' this past weekend and it's now online at IndianaJones.com. The trailer gives us our first hints as to what the Crystal Skull is all about and why

New 'The Dark Knight' trailer online

Jon Favreau (Iron Man) Gwyneth Paltrow (Iron Man) Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man) Simon Pegg & Thandie Newton (Run Fatboy Run) Steven Strait (10,000 B.C.) Natalie Portman & Scarlett Johansson (The Other Boleyn Girl) Dennis Quaid (Vantage Point)

Marvel lines up 'Iron Man 2' for 2010; 'Avengers' for 2011

After their wildly successful showing with 'Iron Man' at the box office this past weekend, Marvel Studios revealed yesterday their schedule for upcoming pictures all the way until 2011. Starting with an 'Iron Man' sequel, Marvel Studios is aiming for a

'Terminator 4' aiming to be PG-13

Variety has a story today revealing that McG's 'Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins,' the first of a planned new trilogy in the 'Terminator' franchise, will aim to be a more kid-friendly, PG-13 film. The fourth Terminator movie is aiming for a May

Rapper Common joins 'Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins'

Variety reports that Rapper Common has joined the cast of 'Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins' for Warner Bros. and director McG. He joins a cast which already comprises of Sam Worthington and Christian Bale. The fourth 'Terminator' movie is being

Lucasfilm releases 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' one sheet

Warner Bros. and Lucasfilm have released the one-sheet poster for 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars,' the CGI-animated film due for release August 15th. The movie will serve as the starting point for an upcoming 'Clone Wars' animated series on Cartoon Network.

UPDATE: Jonah Hill no longer in talks for 'Transformers 2'

- Entertainment Weekly (http://www.ew.com) reports that Jonah Hill ('Superbad') is in talks to join Shia LaBeouf as his sidekick in 'Transformers 2.' Michael Bay will once again direct the film for Paramount and Dreamworks. Steven Spielberg is exec

Ellen Page to star as 'Jane Eyre'

Variety reports that Ellen Page ('Juno') will star in a new adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre.' Moira Buffini adapted the classic book but no director has been setup with the project yet. BBC Films will produce the project. 'Jane Eyre' tells

Stride Gum encourages 'Stop Uwe Boll' petition

Stride Gum has announced it will give a free coupon for one pack of Stride Gum to a million people if a million people sign the StopUweBoll.org petition by May 14th at 5 pm Eastern Time. To the uninformed, Uwe Boll has caused quite a stir in the online

Tom Cruise opens official site; in talks for 'MI: 4'

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of 'Risky Business' and the beginnings of him becoming a movie star, Tom Cruise has opened his official site at TomCruise.com. Cruise promises news updates behind his projects on the site in addition to his biography,

EW's look at Josh Brolin as George 'W' Bush

EW.com (http://www.ew.com) has an exclusive look at Josh Brolin as President George W. Bush in Oliver Stone's forthcoming drama 'W.' Stone's 'W' also includes Elizabeth Banks as First Lady Laura Bush, James Cromwell as George Bush Sr., Ellen Burstyn as

James McTeigue Has A Revelation

V For Vendetta director has new project Source: Variety James McTeigue, who directed V For Vendetta, has signed up to direct Revelation, from a screenplay by John Salvati. He'll start work on the film once he's finished with Ninja Assassin, his second

Verbinski To Tackle Bioshock

From pirates to underwater games Source: Variety It was one of last year's most popular, and most critically acclaimed games, and now Bioshock is set for the big screen, with Pirates of the Caribbean's Gore Verbinski set to direct. For those of you who

Happy Madison Says I Hate You, Dad

New comedy written by David Caspe Source: Variety Happy Madison ? Adam Sandler?s production company ? doesn?t have the greatest of track records with projects that don?t star the boss. (And we?re well aware that there are those who would

Jackson's Unthinkable New Film

Samuel's gonna get nuclear on your ass Source: Variety Despite being long rumoured as 30 Days Of Night and Hard Candy director David Slade?s next project, the nuclear threat thriller Unthinkable is now moving forward without him according to Variety.