Warners talks ‘Speed,’ ‘Knight’

in General News, Movies by gertiebeth on March 14th, 2008

LAS VEGAS — Warner Bros. unleashed candy-colored, neon-bright footage from a supercharged “Speed Racer,” promised an epic crime story in its latest Batman movie, “The Dark Knight,” and welcomed George Lucas back to the studio after a nearly 40-year absence as it previewed its summer line-up at ShoWest on Thursday.

Alan Horn, Warner Bros. president and COO, presiding over the show-and-tell, drew applause from exhibitors when he announced “Warner Bros. is committed to theatrical distribution in the theaters, period,” as he reviewed recent developments at the Burbank studio.

Acknowledging that Warners will take over distribution of the New Line slate, he said Time Warners’ decision to fold New Line into Warners was so recent that “we’re sort of figuring it out.” He added, though, that “New Line will remain a freestanding company, with its own label and own set of films.”

Producer Joel Silver was drafted to introduce a fast-paced four minutes and 10 seconds from “Speed Racer,” the Wachowski Brothers’ big-screen adaptation of the TV toon set for a May 9 release.

Silver explained that the Wachowskis took on the project because they wanted to make a PG-rated movie their nephews and nieces could see and also because they viewed it as a formal challenge, in which they proposed always keeping foreground, middle ground and background in focus.

The high-octance footage left the movie’s three stars — Emile Hirsch, Matthew Fox and Christina Ricci, who were then called to the stage at Paris Hotel’s Theatre des Artists — repeating virtually the same words. Each admitted to being “blown away.”

Hollywood Reporter

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Matthew Fox coming to Australia to promote Vantage Point

in DVR Alert, General News by gertiebeth on January 16th, 2008

IF you’re the type who could get Lost in actor Matthew Fox’s chocolate eyes, have we got news for you.

The Party Of Five pin-up is due in town next week to promote the Channel 7 series and his upcoming flick, Vantage Point (due out on March 31).

With 40 episodes left until Lost is lost to audiences forever, this season marks the beginning of the end. An appearance on Sunrise is likely, so fans should stayed tuned for details.

Source: http://www.news.com.au

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Lost- Season in Turmoil over Writer’s Strike

in General News, LOST by gertiebeth on November 7th, 2007

November 7, 2007 – Straight from TV Guide:

Hello,

I hope you are doing well, especially during this time of turmoil for many of our favorite TV shows. I have a scoop I wanted to share about the upcoming season of Lost, and that it may not happen until 2009. Our TVGuide ’scoop man;, Michael Ausiello broke this today in his weekly report: http://www.tvguide.com/Ask-Ausiello/071107

Just thought I would pass along the news, and if you reference the article, please reference the link.

In case you didn’t know, we also have another Blog dedicated entirely to the strike, entitled, Strike Watch. You can keep it as an additional reference for anything you may need strike related: Strike Watch

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No Emmy Nom for Foxy

in Awards, General News, LOST by gertiebeth on July 19th, 2007

Matthew did not receive an Emmy nomination today. Which is absolutely crazy, I know. Lost did receive 6 nominations:

Outstanding DirectingFor A Drama Series

Lost ? Through the Looking Glass ? ABC ? ABCStudios

Jack Bender, Director

Outstanding WritingFor A Drama Series

Lost ? Through The Looking Glass ? ABC ? ABCStudios
Damon Lindelof, Written by
Carlton Cuse,Written by

Outstanding SoundEditing For A Series

Lost ? A Tale Of Two Cities ? ABC ? ABCStudios
Thomas deGorter, Supervising Sound Editor
Paula Fairfield, M.P.S.E., Sound Editor
Carla Murray, M.P.S.E., Sound Editor
Maciek Malish, M.P.S.E., Sound Editor
Lloyd Jay Keiser, Sound Editor
Joe Schultz, Sound Editor
Geordy Sincavage, Sound Editor
Alex Levy, Music Editor
Doug Reed, Foley Artist
Cynthia Merril, Foley Artist

OutstandingSingle-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series

Lost ? Through The Looking Glass ? ABC ? ABCStudios
Stephen Semel, Editor
Mark J. Goldman, Editor
Henk Van Eeghen, Editor
Christopher Nelson, A.C.E., Editor

Outstanding SupportingActor In A Drama Series

Lost ? ABC ? ABC Studios
Michael Emerson as Ben

Lost ? ABC ? ABC Studios
Terry O’Quinn as John Locke

Source: http://www.emmys.tv/awards/2007pt/nominations.php

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L’ORÉAL PARIS

in General News, Miscellaneous by gertiebeth on June 21st, 2007

L’ORÉAL PARIS SIGNS MATTHEW FOX AS THE NEW SPOKESPERSON FOR ITS MEN EXPERT LINE2007-06-21 10:58

L’Oréal Paris is pleased to welcome Matthew Fox, lead of the hit television series LOST, as the new spokesperson for the Men Expert line throughout the world, except in the United States and Canada.

Matthew Fox will represent the Men Expert Hydra-Energetic skincare line that has met with great success with consumers.

“I’m thrilled to be working with L’Oréal Paris. I really appreciate the innovative and high-performance nature of the brand, as well as its values of open mindedness and diversity.

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