Archive: October 2009 (221-230 of 459)

Oct 18 2009 08:17 PM ET

Daniel Melnick, producer of 'Network' and TV's 'Get Smart' dies at 77

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Categories: Movie Biz, Television

The AP reports that Daniel Melnick, the lauded producer behind such provocative and revered ’70′s dramas as Straw Dogs, Network, and Midnight Express, died Tuesday in Los Angeles of multiple ailments. Melnick, who had recently undergone surgery for lung cancer, will also be remembered for his successful tenure as the head of production at MGM where he oversaw the production of Kramer vs. Kramer and The China Syndrome. He also produced the hit spy-spoof TV series, Get Smart.

Oct 18 2009 08:06 PM ET

'Hills' star Stephanie Pratt arrested for drunk driving

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Categories: Television

Police say Stephanie Pratt, the 23-year-old star of MTV reality show, The Hills, was arrested early Sunday morning  on suspicion of driving under the influence reports the AP. Pratt was arrested outside a party in Hollywood and booked into a jail in the San Fernando Valley. She was released several hours later after posting $5000 bail.

Oct 18 2009 02:52 PM ET

Sam Riley, Helen Mirren, Andrea Riseborough start 'Brighton Rock' shoot

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Categories: Movies

A new adaptation of Graham Greene’s Brighton Rock, starring Sam Riley (Control), Andrea Riseborough (Happy Go Lucky), Helen Mirren, and John Hurt, started shooting today in England. Rowan Joffe directs the film, which is now updated from the 1930s to be set against the mods vs. rockers conflicts of 1964. Riley plays Pinkie, a gangster who falls in love with a young waitress (Riseborough). “We’re making Brighton Rock as contemporary as we possibly can because the story feels ‘modern’. It’s too alive, too vibrant and too relevant to be contained in the late thirties,” Joffe said in a statement. “Any form of adaptation is corruption. And Greene — who lovingly and pragmatically corrupted much of his own work to fit the big screen – would have been the first to understand that.” Atonement‘s Paul Webster is producing.

Oct 18 2009 01:57 PM ET

'Balloon Boy': Sheriff holds news conference calling incident a hoax

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Categories: Television

Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden convened a news conference on Sunday afternoon telling reporters evidence now shows that Richard and Mayumi Heene lied to police and news media when they reported their six-year-old son, Falcon, had been carried away inside a helium balloon. The Sheriff hopes to see charges filed against the parents for conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, false reporting to authorities, and attempting to influence a public servant. The charges could carry a wide range of penalties, including jail time. Alberden said the whole family was in on the hoax, which was intended to attract media attention to help the eccentric family secure its own reality show. The family had rehearsed its story enough to initially deceive investigators. “They put on a good show and we fell for it,” said Alberden, who doubts the couple’s young children will face criminal charges because of their ages.

More ”Balloon Boy” coverage from EW:
Heene family’s TV past: the Wife Swap years
”Balloon Boy” TV coverage: Pass the popcorn!
Richard Heene holds news conference: ”Absolutely no hoax” (from Oct. 17)

Oct 18 2009 12:39 PM ET

Roman Polanski removed from Swiss jail for medical treatment

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Categories: Movies

Reuters reports that director Roman Polanski, facing extradition to the US for a thirty-one year old rape conviction, has been moved from his jail cell to seek medical treatment for an undisclosed condition. Polanski, whose lawyer has recently said was suffering from depression, is still in Swiss custody as he waits for US authorities to make an official extradition request.

Oct 18 2009 12:28 AM ET

Charges expected to be filed against 'Balloon Boy' family

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The Larimer County Sherirff’s Office in Colorado says that they expect charges to be filed against the Heene family in connection with the balloon incident that occurred on Thursday. “We do anticipate at some point in the future, there will be some criminal charges filed with regards to this incident,” said Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden. Earlier today, father Richard Heene gave a bizarre press conference in which he asked reporters to leave questions for him in a box and said that the search for his missing son, Falcon, was, “absolutely no hoax.”

Oct 17 2009 12:36 PM ET

Richard Heene holds news conference: 'Absolutely no hoax'

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Categories: Television

Balloon boy father Richard Heene called a press conference today outside his home in Fort Collins, Colorado, and told reporters that the balloon drama involving his son, Falcon, was, “Absolutely no hoax.” Heene also asked reporters to write down their questions for him, place them in a box, and he would answer them later.

Oct 17 2009 12:24 PM ET

Obama 'Hope' poster artist Shepard Fairey admits he lied about using AP photograph

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Categories: Lawsuits

Artist Shepard Fairey, who designed the famous Obama “Hope” poster and has been locked in a copyright infringement battle with the Associated Press over the photo used, is now admitting he lied about using the AP’s image. “In an attempt to conceal my mistake, I submitted false images and deleted other images,” said Mr. Fairey. “I sincerely apologize for my lapse in judgment, and I take full responsibility for my actions, which were mine alone.”

Oct 16 2009 08:29 PM ET

Nicolas Cage sues former business manager for $20m

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Categories: Lawsuits, Movies

Nicolas Cage has sued his former business manager for $20 million, according to the AP. Cage filed the suit today in Los Angeles against Samuel J. Levin and his firm, managed Cage’s business affairs from 2001-2008. “Instead of protecting and preserving Cage’s wealth during one of the greatest economic periods in the country’s history, Levin placed Cage in numerous highly speculative and risky real estate investments, resulting in Cage suffering catastrophic losses,” the lawsuit stated.

Oct 16 2009 07:02 PM ET

Tim Gunn to appear in 'Sex and the City' sequel: report

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Categories: Movies

New Line has confirmed that Project Runway‘s Tim Gunn will appear in the Sex and the City sequel. (E Online first reported the story.) Gunn is currently shooting in New York City and will play himself. This isn’t the first time that Gunn has worked with Sarah Jessica Parker; she appeared as a guest judge on Project Runway in 2007.

Penelope Cruz, Liza Minnelli and Jason Lewis have all recently shot scenes for the sequel, as well.

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