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Emmy nominations: The good, the bad and the ugly (Part 2)

16 July 2009 2:05 PM, PDT | From Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news

First, our Emmy amigo Robert "Rob L" Licuria gave his rundown on Emmy nominations in the format of the good, the bad and the ugly. Now here's Chris "Boomer" Beachum piping in. Here is a list of nominees. The Good Probably the best overall set of nominations from the Emmys this decade (lots of deserving first-timers, snubs when appropriate for the most part, returning favorites when deserved). Jim Parsons, Jemaine Clement, Simon Baker, Sarah Silverman, Elisabeth Moss as welcome additions in the lead categories! Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer, Aaron Paul, Kristen Wiig, Jane Krakowski, Rose Byrne, Cherry Jones all as first-time nominees in supporting! Harry Shearer finally having a real shot at winning his first Emmy for "The Simpsons." "Saturday Night Live" back in the running with a standout season. All the love for "Grey Gardens" on HBO. "Yeah!" for finally moving away from James Spader, America Ferrera, Rachel Griffiths & Kathryn Joosten.

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A Night To Remember: A.M.P.A.S. Tribute To Hal Ashby And Screening Of "Harold And Maude"

14 July 2009 8:52 PM, PDT | From Cinemaretro.com | See recent CinemaRetro news

Pictured here during the reception preceding the event (left to right): Peter Bart, Vice President and Editorial Director of Variety, Oscar®-winning cinematographer Haskell Wexler, singer/songwriter Yusuf Islam, formerly Cat Stevens, Academy President Sid Ganis, writer/producer Judd Apatow, actor/writer Seth Rogen, Oscar-winning writer Diablo Cody, Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight and Oscar-winning writer/director Cameron Crowe. (Photo: Todd Wawrychuk / ©A.M.P.A.S) By Mike Thomas Normal 0 false false false En-us X-none X-none MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

The recent A.M.P.A.S. screening of Harold and Maude in Los Angeles proved to be one of those completely unforgettable evenings for anyone fortunate enough to be in attendance. It was a night of intense drama as we entered, for it was taking place just hours after the announcement of the death of Michael Jackson, and a day after the thunderbolt announcement of the Academy’s decision to expand

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'Bruno' Star Sacha Baron Cohen Is Just One Of Hollywood's Top Cinematic Chameleons

14 July 2009 12:30 PM, PDT | From MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news

How weird is it that, out of Sacha Baron Cohen’s three trademark characters, Ali G is now the least famous of them all? With this past weekend’s strong “Brüno” opening, the UK-born and raised funnyman has once again fooled the world into believing that he is someone else. Where he goes from here is anyone’s guess, but as we play Monday-morning quarterback there is an even more pressing question: is Cohen the greatest cinematic "chameleon" of all time?

There are few things I love more in a movie than when an actor fully immerses himself in another persona. Sometimes it’s for comedy, sometimes it’s for drama... but whatever the performance is in the name of, when done right it can make that performer a legend. Below are my favorite "chameleon" actors of all time. Post your thoughts in the comments section and tell us where

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DVD Playhouse--July 2009

14 July 2009 12:00 PM, PDT | From The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news

DVD Playhouse—July 2009

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Allen Gardner

Do The Right Thing: 20th Anniversary Edition (Universal) Spike Lee’s groundbreaking fable about race relations in an ethnically mixed Brooklyn neighborhood during a sweltering New York summer remains as potent, timely and prescient as it was in 1989. Lee is among the cast, which also includes John Turturro, Danny Aiello, Samuel L. Jackson, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, and Rosie Perez (to name a few), that provide the tableaux-like framework for this stunning work. Criminally ignored by Oscar (it wasn't even nominated for Best Picture, but did garner nods for Supporting Actor Danny Aiello and Lee’s screenplay), it endures as a timeless classic. Also available on Blu-ray disc. Bonuses: Commentary by Lee, Ernest Dickerson, Wynn Thomas, Joie Lee; Documentary; Deleted and extended scenes; Featurettes. Widescreen. Dolby and DTS 5.1 surround.

Coraline (Universal) A young girl moves into an old Victorian house with her parents

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Voight 'reminds Jolie of happier times'

13 July 2009 12:26 PM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Jon Voight has made a fresh attempt to reconcile with his estranged daughter Angelina Jolie, a report claims. According to the Daily Express, the 70-year-old actor has sent Jolie a DVD copy of comedy movie Lookin' To Get Out, which they both appeared in 27 years ago. Voight commented: "Angelina's scene is a very key piece in the film. She was wonderful." A source close to Jolie revealed: "Angelina thinks it's (more)

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Voight 'Hopes To Make Amends With Jolie'

13 July 2009 5:16 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Jon Voight has sent his estranged daughter Angelina Jolie a copy of their movie Lookin' To Get Out in the hope of restoring their strained relationship, according to reports.

Jolie was just four when she appeared alongside her actor father in the 1982 comedy, which flopped at the box office but was recently issued for release for the first time.

Now Britain's Daily Express newspaper alleges Voight has gifted his Oscar-winning daughter with the forgotten film in the hope of repairing their relationship - which Jolie appeared to end after her dad spoke out about her mental health just before she adopted her son Maddox in 2002.

Voight says, "Angelina's scene is a very key piece in this film. She was wonderful."

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Lookin' to Get Out (Extended Version) - DVD Review

2 July 2009 7:39 AM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news

.Is she a hooker?. Lookin. to Get Out has a reputation and it.s not a good one. A notorious bomb in the career of late director Hal Ashby (Being There, Harold and Maude) it was discovered that he donated his director.s cut print to UCLA and this extended version finally .gets out.. It.s still a failed effort, but I.m glad that his version finally got out. Unlucky gambler Alex Kovas (Jon Voight) loses $10,000 to New York hood Joey (Allen Keller) and has till the next night by 7pm to come up with the dough. He goes to his pal Jerry Feldman (Burt Young) to tell him of his woes and the duo goes to a café

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Angelina Jolie Acted Cute in Her First Film

30 June 2009 7:28 AM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news

Angelina Jolie's first movie role was in a comedy called Lookin' to Get Out, a part her costar and now estranged father Jon Voight helped her score. The film, being released on DVD today, will be a nice addition to everyone's extensive Brangelina video library. We all have one of those, right? Looking at a movie still of the 7-year-old future Most Powerful Celebrity in the galaxy, we couldn't help but notice the features 3-year-old Shiloh shares with her mom. Spot the resemblances? ______ Follow us on Twitter @eonline and get our free iPhone app

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Photos: Angelina's Movie Debut at Age 7

29 June 2009 6:40 PM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Who's that cute little movie star? It's Angelina Jolie, who made her film debut at age 7 in Lookin' to Get Out, a comedy starring her dad, Jon Voight, along with Burt Young and Ann-Margret. The 1982 movie, directed by Hal Ashby (Coming Home), is being released on DVD on June 30 by Warner Home Video. It featured young Angelina in a brief role - a full 17 years before she won an Oscar. - Samantha Miller• Order Now: Thriller: Remembering Michael Jackson, a special collector's edition from Huffington Post Megan Fox's Revealing Junket Dresses Watch: Prisoner Tribute To Michael Jackson

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Rt on DVD: Street Fighter, Transmorphers 2, and Uwe Boll's Tunnel Rats!

29 June 2009 11:31 AM, PDT | From Rotten Tomatoes | See recent Rotten Tomatoes news

It's an interesting week for home video, and here's why; we've got new films from a celebrated cinematographer adapting a video game (Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li, directed by Andrejz Bartkowiak), a rap-rock front man doing a sensitive coming of age tale (The Education of Charlie Banks, directed by Fred Durst), an action veteran gunning for hire (12 Rounds, directed by Renny Harlin), and, well, Uwe Boll (Tunnel Rats). The week also features a recently unearthed film from comedy director Hal Ashby (Lookin' to Get Out, starring Jon Voight and Angelina Jolie in her first role) and an...

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Voight Re-Releases Jolie's Big Screen Debut

29 June 2009 9:16 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Angelina Jolie's first film is set to make its DVD debut in a newly-edited version produced by her estranged father Jon Voight.

The actress made her big-screen debut in Lookin' to Get Out at age five, playing the daughter of her real-life dad, but the movie flopped at the box office.

Voight blames tension and turmoil between the cast and crew for its poor reception, and has issued the film's first video release after learning director Hal Ashby had secretly re-edited the movie before his death in 1988.

Voight tells the New York Post, "Hal was working on two other films at the time (of the movie's release), and there was a lot of drama. Our film was handed over to other editors, and the result was a crippled movie. We were very hurt by the reception.

"I was a co-writer and co-producer, so I had a lot to say about the casting... Angie was terrific, very well-prepared. I wasn't looking for any signs whether she'd be an actress... Hal's hand is in every single frame. Finally, this is the film he intended. It's like a message in a bottle."

The newly-edited version is set for U.S. release on Tuesday.

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Jon Voight to Re-Release Angelina's First Movie

29 June 2009 6:42 AM, PDT | From Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news

The first movie Angelina Jolie was ever in is going to be released on DVD. Angie’s estranged father Jon Voight, who was an actor, writer and producer on the film, helped to re-release a newly-edited version of the movie. Angie was only five years old when she made her big-screen debut on Lookin’ To Get Out, playing the daughter of Voight. But the movie flopped at the box office the first time around. After the release, director Hal Ashby had the film re-edited before his death in 1988. Voight tells the New York Post, "Hal...

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In My Opinion: Ranking the Films of Michael Mann

29 June 2009 4:54 AM, PDT | From Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news

The films of Michael Mann

Photo: Universal Pictures Ranking the Films of Michael Mann In advance of this Wednesday's release of Public Enemies I thought it was only fitting to take a look back at the films from director Michael Mann and see how they would sort themselves out in a quick ranking session and what a wild last few days it has been. On Thursday, last week, I saw Public Enemies, later that night I watched Manhunter, the next day I watched Thief and The Last of the Mohicans -- then the weekend arrived. In a matter of 48 hours I watched Heat, The Insider, Ali, Miami Vice and Collateral all in an attempt to make sure my mind was completely refreshed and ready to sort things out. You will notice I am only ranking nine films since I have never seen The Keep (1983) and it wasn't available through Netflix

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[DVD Review] Lookin' to Get Out

28 June 2009 10:04 PM, PDT | From JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news

I knew literally nothing about this movie going in, aside from it being directed by Hal Ashby (Harold and Maude, Being There), and a few of its cast members. Summarizing the story would be fruitless. Suffice it to say, it’s convoluted as hell and I couldn’t tell you anything specifically about it because I don’t remember, and the movie ended 20 minutes ago. I was completely lost during this film, and the arcane, frustratingly delivered dialogue just wasn’t helping. The scenes fluctuate between sentimental and comedic at will, but whatever Ashby is going for typically comes across as overly complex. As a result, nothing he says resonates and no single occurrence has any real weight.

Take, for instance, the climactic round of blackjack. I know the basic rules of blackjack, and I’m not completely unclear about the more complex aspects of it. But I hope you

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Fest Closes As Honorable Projects Take Home Prizes

28 June 2009 3:01 PM, PDT | From The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news

By Amy Kaufman

As he took the stage to present the highest honor at the L.A. Film Festival, actor Jon Voight enthusiastically championed the efforts of the local event to promote filmmaking during a challenging time for the arts.

 

"It's such a splendid thing to have the L.A. Film Festival in our community," Voight said at a gala to fete the festival's award winners at the Hammer Museum Sunday morning. "It gives attention to films and brings filmmakers together to salute them while giving more opportunity for film to appreciated and seen."

 

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Voight, Hoffman Reminiscence In Tempo For Midnight Cowboy Screening At Laff

26 June 2009 3:37 PM, PDT | From Filmmaker Magazine - Blog | See recent Filmmaker Magazine news

“When I see this picture, the chemistry between us is delightful still,” began Jon Voight as he and Dustin Hoffman took the stage late last night after a packed Los Angeles Film Festival screening of John Schlesinger’s 1969 classic Midnight Cowboy at the Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater. “It's still a little bit of a miracle to see, when actors have such chemistry; when one of us starts moving, the other one does too.” Forty-some years after making the film, that chemistry was still on display during the two great actor’s conversation, hosted by La Times critic Kenneth Turan. Exceedingly generous with their time and thoughtful responses, Voight and Hoffman entertained the audience with recollections of the film’s shooting, the director...

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Morning Links - Britney Has a New Opening Act

25 June 2009 9:34 AM, PDT | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

Britney Spears is adding Kristinia DeBarge to her opening act featuring Ciara - BritneySpears.com Farrah Fawcett's health is apparently getting worse - Popeater Billy Bob Thornton's estranged daughter has been indicted for murder - Wonderwall Lou Diamond Phillips wins I'm a Celebrity - E! Online Danielle Staub is having sex tape drama - I'm Not Obsessed Stephen Moyer calls Robert Pattinson the Diet Coke of vampires - Celebitchy Richard Branson makes Virgin Mobile Festival tickets free - Lifeline Live Jon Voight wants to missile North Korea's fence - Fox Pop Tarts

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Do You Agree With All of the Angelina/Megan Comparisons?

24 June 2009 12:00 PM, PDT | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

Ever since Megan Fox stepped onto the Hollywood scene with Transformers, she's been compared to Angelina Jolie. Jon Voight said he sees similarities between the sexy brunette action stars although Megan herself revealed she'd feel embarrassed to meet Jolie after all the attention on the subject. In honor of Transformers 2 hitting theaters today we want to know - do you agree with all of the Angelina/Megan comparisons? Getty Do You Agree With All of the Angelina/Megan Comparisons? Yes - Megan could definitely become the new Angelina! No - Just because they're both hot brunettes doesn't make them the same person. Maybe - Angelina has changed a lot in recent years, Megan is not on the same path.

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Voight: 'Fox Should Follow Jolie's Charitable Lead'

24 June 2009 9:11 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Angelina Jolie's estranged father Jon Voight is urging Megan Fox to follow his daughter's lead by helping charitable causes.

Jolie is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations (Un) and is known for helping with philanthropic causes, as well as adopting children from third world countries.

Transformers actress Fox is often dubbed the 'next Angelina Jolie' due to the similarities between the two stars, and she is rumoured to be taking over from Jolie in the next Tomb Raider film.

And Voight believes Fox should also learn from his famous daughter by using her celebrity status to help others.

He says, "Maybe Megan will start doing the things that Angie is so well known for. Angie is known for helping with kids and for her concern for others. I think that would be wonderful for all of the kids if Megan were to do the same."

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Is Megan Fox the Next Angie—Man-Eater and All?

24 June 2009 7:05 AM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news

The similarities are damn obvious when it comes to Megan Fox and Angelina Jolie: Both are ridiculously hot, badass, man-devouring chicks. But before we get to the big diff between the two, we thought we should let Angie's dad, Jon Voight, and Megan herself, weigh in here. First, we were curious if Jon sees any Ange in Megan: "I do see the comparison. Megan and Angie are both sexy ladies. They're attractive, with some similar features, so it's easy to compare them like that. Plus, they've both been in action movies. But they are also talented," daddy Jolie told us at the Transformer's premiere. Like we twittered from the carpet last night, we can't decide if...

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