Posted in Celebrity, Film on Jan 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
The nominees have been generous with their thanks after this morning’s Academy Award nods.
Here’s what they’re saying:
Paul Thomas Anderson, director, “There Will Be Blood:”
“I’m delighted that `There Will Be Blood’ has been recognized by the Academy. These nominations are a testament to the cast and crew, who I am deeply grateful to, for their talent and collaboration. I am also very appreciative of the continued support from both John Lesher and Daniel Battsek and their … continued »
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Posted in Celebrity, Film on Jan 22nd, 2008 2 Comments »
The Academy says the Oscars will go on without the stars — but will anyone really watch it? Yes, there’s even more news coming out of Hollywood this afternoon. This, too, just came in from the Associated Press:
NEW YORK (AP) — Several award-winning actors proclaimed their support for the writers strike after the Oscar nominations were announced Tuesday, saying they would trade in their prizes for a fair contract.
“I think it’s a worthy sacrifice,” said … continued »
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Posted in Celebrity, Film on Jan 22nd, 2008 2 Comments »
This just in from the Associated Press:
NEW YORK (AP) — Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday at a downtown Manhattan residence, and police said drugs may have been a factor. He was 28. Police said Ledger was naked in his bed with an unknown number of sleeping pills near the body.
NYPD spokesman Paul Browne said Ledger had an appointment for a massage at the Manhattan apartment believed to be his home. The housekeeper who went … continued »
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Posted in Music on Jan 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
Methuen native and award-winning composer Christopher Lennertz and his wife, Shannon Lennertz, welcome a new addition: Neave Isabella Madden Lennertz. The baby girl was born at 12:25 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 at Cedar Sinai hospital in Los Angles. She weighed 7-pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Lennertz most recently created the score for the spoof comedy “Meet the Spartans,” opening this week. The cast includes Carmen Elektra, Diedrich Bader, Method Man, Crista Flanagan and … continued »
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Posted in Celebrity, Film on Jan 22nd, 2008 3 Comments »
The nominees for the 80th annual Academy Awards were announced this morning. There were quite a few surprises, including snubs of Denzel Washington (“American Gangster”) or Angelina Jolie (“A Mighty Heart”).
Here’s the list:
Performance by an actor in a leading role
George Clooney in “Michael Clayton” (Warner Bros.)
Daniel Day-Lewis in “There Will Be Blood” (Paramount Vantage and Miramax)
Johnny Depp in “Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” (DreamWorks and Warner Bros., Distributed by DreamWorks/Paramount)
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