Sigourney Weaver products
Quicklinks
Top Links
biographyby votesawardsNewsDeskmessage boardFilmographies
overviewby typeby yearby ratingsby votesby TV series awards by genre by keywordBiographical
biography other works publicity photo galleryTwitterblogNewsDeskmessage boardExternal Links
official sites miscellaneous photographs sound clips video clipsNews for
Sigourney Weaver More at IMDbPro »
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997
1-20 of 507 items from 2012 « Prev | Next »
Americans vote fictional politics on screen a hit – but reality is a turn-off
2 hours ago | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »
TV and cinema are turning again to life in the White House and on the campaign trail for drama while the approval ratings for real politicians are at rock bottom
She is a former first lady turned top diplomat. She had a president for a husband who was notorious for infidelity. But, with her scrappy guile and sheer determination, she remains a heroine to many ordinary Americans who desperately want her to run for the Oval Office.
But this is not secretary of state Hillary Clinton. This is Elaine Barrish Hammond, a fictional politician played by Sigourney Weaver who is about to hit television screens in a new six-part drama called Political Animals.
American politics has rarely looked this good. In a trailer for the show briefly put online, Weaver's Hammond cuts a sexy figure, with red hair to match her figure-hugging red clothing. In one scene Hammond compares herself to great women from history. »
- Paul Harris
Prometheus: the making of a new myth
16 hours ago | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
What made Ridley Scott revisit the world of his his iconic movie Alien more than 30 years later? The reasons are complicated, writes Damon Wise, and the results aren't what you'd expect
They say never go back, and in the case of Alien, why would you? The 1979 original, unusually for a cult movie, was a massive hit in its day, and its appeal has not only endured but grown stronger with time – rare for a science fiction film, since nothing dates so quickly as a vision of the future. Unlike with his 1982 masterpiece Blade Runner, Alien's perfectionist director Ridley Scott has pretty much left the movie alone, releasing only one mildly tinkered-with Director's Cut. Which, for him, shows quite an element of restraint.
Of course, the world of Alien was returned to, first with James Cameron's 1986 Aliens, not only a great sequel but one of the greatest action movies ever. »
- Damon Wise
Tsr Exclusive: ‘Hysteria’ interview with director Tanya Wexler
17 hours ago | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
In the film Hysteria, Hugh Dancy plays Mortimer Granville, a dedicated young scientist in 1880s London who practices a new way to intimately treat women for “hysteria.” Under the guidance of Dr. Dalrymple (Jonathan Pryce), a man who takes his practice of massaging women’s private areas very seriously, Dancy’s scientist falls for the doctor’s daughters Emily (played by Felicity Jones) and the fiery Charlotte (Maggie Gyllenhaal). When his hand gets tired of treating hysteria, Granville helps discover the world’s first vibrator.
I sat down with director Tanya Wexler to discuss her film, the truth behind Maggie Gyllenhaal’s character Charlotte, and why we’re all so hysterical for period entertainment like “Downton Abbey.”
Hysteria opens May 25 in limited Chicago theaters.
It’s fitting that your mom is here, as this is kind of a movie you could see with your mom.
That’s what I say »
- Nick Allen
Exclusive: First Look At 'Political Animals'
18 hours ago | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
The "Political Animals" cast is a very stately bunch, just look at the exclusive photo below for further proof. The new USA Network series, which premieres on July 15, stars Sigourney Weaver as Elaine Barrish Hammond, the current secretary of state and the ex-wife of a former Us president. Sound familiar?
The miniseries, from Greg Berlanti and Laurence Mark, tells the story of "a former first family explores the nuanced and complex world of politics and exposes what is behind the polished facade of public life," according to USA.
Carla Gugino, Ellen Burstyn, Ciaran Hinds, James Wolk, Sebastian Stan and Brittany Ishibashi round out the presidential cast of "Political Animals."
Check out the full cast photo below and promo up top.
For more on "Political Animals," be sure to check out USA Network's official site. Tune into the premiere on Sun., July 15, 10 p.m. Et.
»
- Chris Harnick
Exclusive: First Look At 'Political Animals'
19 hours ago | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
The "Political Animals" cast is a very stately bunch, just look at the exclusive photo below for further proof. The new USA Network series stars Sigourney Weaver as Elaine Barrish Hammond, the current secretary of state and the ex-wife of a former Us president. Sound familiar?
The miniseries, from Greg Berlanti and Laurence Mark, tells the story of "a former first family explores the nuanced and complex world of politics and exposes what is behind the polished facade of public life," according to USA.
Carla Gugino, Ellen Burstyn, Ciaran Hinds, James Wolk, Sebastian Stan and Brittany Ishibashi round out the presidential cast of "Political Animals."
Check out the full cast photo below and promo up top.
For more on "Political Animals," be sure to check out USA Network's official site.
»
- Chris Harnick
'Revenge': Who should play Emily's mom?
20 hours ago | EW - Inside TV | See recent EW.com - Inside TV news »
During Wednesday’s high-octane finale of Revenge, it was revealed that Emily (Emily Van Camp) may not be alone in this world after all.
Her mother lives!
That means a new foe for Victoria will pop up in season 2. Oh, the possibilities! To whet our appetites, this is what creator Mike Kelley had to say about the new part to EW’s Tanner Stransky: “What we really want to do is find the perfect actor for the role. It would be really great for her to be as formidable as Madeleine , but it’s a completely different part. What you »
- Lynette Rice
5 Things You Might Not Know About Ridley Scott's 'Alien'
25 May 2012 7:03 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
The success of "Star Wars" changed everything. While "2001" had been a giant hit a decade ago, most put it down to a fluke, but George Lucas' film suddenly proved that science fiction wasn't just for B-movies, but could be a licence to print money. Every studio in town were chasing the genre, but 20th Century Fox, who had distributed "Star Wars" had a head-start: they already had another space-set script in development, "Alien," by Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett, Walter Hill and David Giler. They swiftly attached new helmer Ridley Scott to the project, and production got underway in the summer of 1978.
The result, released exactly two years after "Star Wars," on May 25th, 1979 (thirty-three years ago to the day) was an enduring classic, which serves as a high watermark of the both the sci-fi and horror genres, and launched Scott's career. Next week, the director will return to where »
- Oliver Lyttelton
"So You Think You Can Dance" Premiere: 5 Auditions That Mattered
25 May 2012 6:42 AM, PDT | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
As far as I can remember, So You Think You Can Dance is the only reality competition series with an audition-thru-finals format where every episode is equally compelling. I can't say that about American Idol and its unbearable auditions or The Voice and its paltry battle rounds. The talent on display in Sytycd is so beautiful, primed, and undeniable that even the relatively nutty auditions come off wonderfully. And did I mention the thorough, fabulous critiques from the judges' panel? What about the ineffable charms of host Cat Deeley? And my favorite: the genius of the voting format. It's not a total populist freakshow like Idol -- America sends three contestants into a sudden death round and the judges decide who within that trio must go home. It's all so correct. So fun and energized and professional.
And with that, we dive right into last night's premiere, which featured a typical melange of kooky talents, »
- virtel
AfterElton's 2012 Summer TV Guide
24 May 2012 7:08 AM, PDT | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
Summer used to be a time when your TV choices were pretty limited. But then then the cable networks wised up and realized it was a perfect season to launch new programming, since their broadcast competition had little to offer besides reruns. As a result, the summer TV schedule now has enough to keep you thoroughly entertained - a relief on those days when the heat forces you inside and prostrate on the couch.
Whether your idea of great summer TV is light drama, ridiculous reality, supernatural angst or smartass comedy there seems to be something for everyone. Here are the new shows that have our curiosity piqued and the returning shows we're excited to see back.
May 24
So You Think You Can Dance (Fox, Wednesdays)
Fox’s summer favorite returns with a new more compact format for the ninth season. There will be no results show, which will force Cat, »
- LyleMasaki
Box Office: The Avengers Surpasses Star Wars?
22 May 2012 4:08 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
The Avengers: Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Chris Evans as Captain America With a cume of $463.35m after 18 days, Joss Whedon’s The Avengers has surpassed George Lucas’ Star Wars ($460.99m) at the domestic box office, thus officially becoming the fifth biggest blockbuster in history. By next weekend, The Avengers should surpass Lucas’ Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace ($474.54m) to become the fourth biggest domestic blockbuster in history. Impressive? Of course. Any way you look at it, The Avengers‘ box-office performance, whether in North America or abroad, has been phenomenal. The Disney / Marvel actioner has surpassed the expectations of most — if not all — prognosticators. Now, having said that, The Avengers is not a box-office phenomenon on a par with Star Wars. Not even close. Studio/media spin and p.r. b.s. aside, the true barometer of a movie’s success is how many tickets it has sold, »
- Zac Gille
Bruce Wills Adds A Shot Of Testosterone To The Cover Of Esquire
22 May 2012 3:50 AM, PDT | TheFabLife - Movies | See recent TheFabLife - Movies news »
This interview — and it’s a long one, folks — was clearly written before Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, gave birth. ”All I want right now is to be with her, to stare at her belly,” he tells the interviewer. Right now, all he wants to do, probably, is to stare at his newborn daughter, Mabel Rae, of which a twitpic has already been posted by Emma. Adorable! But, this wasn’t the situation when Bruce sat down for this interview which accompanies his cover shot of Esquire’s June-July issue. This chat is all about the movies. But on another note, we’d like to add that we appreciate the styling of the cover. It’s simple and classic with a T-shirt and boots by John Varvatos, Calvin Klein jeans and a Paul Smith belt. No frills, no fuss. Sounds like Bruce!
He’s a very, very busy man these days. »
- Ambika Muttoo
Second Opinion - Rampart (2011)
22 May 2012 2:10 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Rampart, 2011.
Directed by Oren Moverman.
Starring Woody Harrelson, Ice Cube, Ned Beatty, Anne Heche, Cynthia Nixon, Brie Larson, Robin Wright, Steve Buscemi and Sigourney Weaver.
Synopsis:
A crooked cop struggles for survival in 1990s Los Angeles.
Despite their job to try and protect us from crime and being hurt, there are a lot of dirty cops in this world. We've seen numerous movies and TV shows try to take on this subject. Sometimes it works (The Shield) and other times it doesn't (Street Kings). So the question is, where does Oren Moverman's Rampart fall on that spectrum?
Rampart is a character study set in 1999 Los Angeles that follows officer Dave Brown, played by Woody Harrelson. Brown has been a police officer for many years and has done his fair share of things that most would consider to be wrong for a cop to do. Most recently, he chased down »
- flickeringmyth
The Countdown: Tough Chicks
19 May 2012 3:55 PM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Whether killing undead or beating the crazy out of Crispin Glover, Hollywood has full-on embraced the tough, take-no-prisoners actresses of the action genre. The Countdown: Tough Chicks is a no-holds-barred celebration of the action heroine. Check out the list of movies we are featuring in this episode below and tune in to The Countdown: On Reelz Saturdays at 6p Et/3p Pt to watch the whole episode.
1986: Aliens: Sigourney Weaver
1991: Terminator 2: Judgment Day: Linda Hamilton
2004: Kill Bill: Volume 2: Uma Thurman & Lucy Liu
1997: G.I. Jane: Demi Moore
1999: The Matrix: Carrie-Ann Moss
2004: Resident Evil: Apocalypse: Milla Jovovich
2007: Planet Terror: Rose McGowan
2001: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: Angelina Jolie
2000: Charlie's Angels: The Angels
1974: Foxy Brown: Pam Grier
2003: Underworld: Kate Beckinsale
2010: Kick-Ass: Chloe Grace Moretz
What are your thoughts? »
- reelz gustafson
Female Protagonist to Lead “Blade Runner 2″
18 May 2012 6:06 PM, PDT | FamousMonsters of Filmland | See recent Famous Monsters of Filmland news »
Ridley Scott is sure enjoying his time back in the spotlight. As Prometheus gears up for theaters (the film is out June 8th), he’s used his publicity to tout a few upcoming projects. One has clearly taken the forefront with fanboys and the general public alike, and that was the announcement that he’s at work on a sequel to Blade Runner. Comingsoon.net reports that Scott and original co-writer Hampton Fancher have already started the first round of meetings and have settled upon a female protagonist in the lead role, in a movie that would take place further in the future than the first.
Clearly, Scott rocks with a female protagonist as the star, with Sigourney Weaver in Alien, and now Noomi Rapace in Prometheus, and of course, his upcoming film with Angelina Jolie, so this is good news if you’re one of those people pumped up for the sequel. »
- Andy Greene
Interview: Newcomer Gretchen Lodge Talks Inhabiting 'Lovely Molly,' Dark Playlists & Dream Remakes
18 May 2012 12:55 PM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
Gretchen Lodge makes her screen debut this weekend in the latest from "The Blair Witch Project" helmer Eduardo Sanchez, the possession/psychological horror thriller "Lovely Molly." Lodge gives a ferocious, fearless and deeply intimate performance in a film that strays from the found footage genre Sanchez helped to create, instead rendering a much more personal horror film that utilizes first person camera footage as one of the many tools in the telling the story of Molly, a young newlywed who begins to lose her grip on reality. Or does she? Lodge is firmly the anchor of this film, which revolves entirely around her, and she never for a minute loses her magnetic grasp on the audience, who can't look away, despite some of the shocking and primal moments. Our review from SXSW said, "she commits to the character -- so mousy and serene early in the movie and so terrifying »
- Katie Walsh
Female Protagonist to Lead Blade Runner Sequel
18 May 2012 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
With the announcement that original Blade Runner co-writer Hampton Fancher is on board for the sequel , director Ridley Scott also revealed a bit more to The Daily Beast . Yesterday, the filmmakers said that "the much-anticipated project is intended to be a sequel to the renowned original. The filmmakers would reveal only that the new story will take place some years after the first film concluded." Scott told the site that he "started my first meetings on the Blade Runner sequel last week. We have a very good take on it. And we'll definitely be featuring a female protagonist." Much like Sigourney Weaver in Alien , Noomi Rapace also leads Scott's Prometheus , which opens in theaters on June 8. Ridley Scott is next doing The Counselor , »
Morning Meme: "Political Animals" Serves Up a Gay White House Son, Closet Cases Bug Jake Shears, and Did Sir Elton Take Another Dig At Madonna?
18 May 2012 4:45 AM, PDT | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
A lot of celebrities had words to say about the passing of Donna Summer, but leave it to Sir Elton John to squeeze in a dig at (presumably) Madonna in his. "I'm so sad. This woman was the queen of disco and so much more. Her records sound as good today as they ever did. That she has never been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a total disgrace, especially when I see the second-rate talent that has been inducted. She is a great friend to me and to the Elton John AIDS Foundation and I will miss her greatly."
It's common wisdom that Gene Roddenberry pushed to have actors of color like Nichelle Nichols on Star Trek to create his perfect future world, but was it actually NBC recruiting people of color like Nichols and George Takei to help launch their switch to color television? »
- lostinmiami
'Political Animals': Sigourney Weaver is the Secretary of State
17 May 2012 6:20 PM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
"Political Animals" is a special television event coming from USA Network this summer, starring Sigourney Weaver as Elaine Barrish Hammond, the current Secretary of State and former First Lady of the United States.
Her husband Bud Hammond (Ciaran Hinds) is a former Potus and her sons Doug (James Wolk) and Tj (Sebastian Stan) grew up in the White House. Elaine's mother Margaret Barrish is also a key part of the family, played by the wonderful Ellen Burstyn.
The miniseries will air in six parts starting Sunday, July 15 at 10 p.m. USA released this first-look video of the series at Thursday's (May 17) upfronts presentation in New York. We are pretty excited - it looks like a lot of fun. What do you think, viewers? »
- editorial@zap2it.com
Ridley Scott says Blade Runner sequel will feature female protagonist
17 May 2012 5:24 PM, PDT | Filmonic.com | See recent Filmonic news »
It’s a good guess that The Black Widow probably wouldn’t have been featured in The Avengers this summer if it wasn’t for a little movie called Alien back in 1979. Sigourney Weaver and Ridley Scott redefined the concept of an action hero and paved the way for a ton of female protagonists in genres previously thought to [...]
Read similar posts to Ridley Scott says Blade Runner sequel will feature female protagonist on Filmonic »
- Ben Pearson
USA Upfront Report: WWE Raw to 3 Hours, Political Animals Sneak Peek
17 May 2012 5:06 PM, PDT | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news »
A stumbling Mechad Brooks at the Teleprompter. Dule Hill. John Cena. Sigourney Weaver as the Vice President of the United States.
It's safe to say the USA Network Upfront was a unique, enjoyable way to conclude a very busy week in New York City. A few highlights:
A relaxed atmosphere all around to kick off the event, with drinks served and actors mingling with guests. No executives on stage during the presentation. Only talent, people! Starting on July 23, WWE Raw will move to three hours every Monday night. USA has added four comedies - Regulars, Benched, The Diccio Brothers and Start Up - to its development slate, while also picking up Paging Dr. Freed and Sirens. Bruce Campbell, in a white jacket, giving USA its proper due as the number-one basic cable network for six consecutive years. A taped segment from Modern Family co-creator Steve Levitan, hyping that sitcom's rerun »
- matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997
1-20 of 507 items from 2012 « Prev | Next »
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
See our NewsDesk partners
Copyright © 1990-2012
IMDb.com, Inc.
Terms and Privacy Policy under which this service is provided to you.
An 
company.