Tuesday, September 14, 2010

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

Joaquin Phoenix is still here (and may be available for film roles)

Posted: 14 Sep 2010 12:00 AM PDT


Producers say the performer's agents have approached them about future acting. Also, Phoenix's 'I'm Still Here' collaborator Casey Affleck settles suits with female crewmembers.

Throughout the new film "I'm Still Here," Joaquin Phoenix insists he's done with movies -- acting, he says, is "fraudulent" and "misery to me."


Toronto International Film Festival: The spirit moves John Carpenter again

Posted: 14 Sep 2010 12:00 AM PDT


After a respite from the industry, he returns with 'The Ward,' about mental patients being stalked by a dark spirit.

After a respite from the industry, he returns with 'The Ward,' about mental patients being stalked by a dark spirit.


Linkin Park rockets toward 'A Thousand Suns'

Posted: 14 Sep 2010 12:00 AM PDT


The band is happy to experiment and isn't looking back. 'I don't want to scream anymore,' singer Chester Bennington says.

The band is happy to experiment and isn't looking back. 'I don't want to scream anymore,' singer Chester Bennington says.


Eminem, Jay-Z lead an all-star cast at 1st musical concert at Yankee Stadium

Posted: 14 Sep 2010 03:46 AM PDT


Midway through his portion of his heavyweight twin billing with Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium, Eminem took a moment to reflect the gravity of performing a concert on a hallowed ground.


Television review: 'Unmatched' on ESPN

Posted: 14 Sep 2010 12:00 AM PDT


The '30 for 30' documentary details the fierce tennis rivalry and enduring friendship between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova.

The '30 for 30' documentary details the fierce tennis rivalry and enduring friendship between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova.


'Casino Jack' director to helm 'How to Make Love Like an Englishman'

Posted: 14 Sep 2010 08:22 AM PDT


George Hickenlooper, the multi-dimensional filmmaker whose Beltway drama "Casino Jack" is one of the sleepers here in Toronto, is taking his eclectic career in yet another direction.


Oprah surprises audience with Australia trip giveaway

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 07:02 PM PDT


Oprah Winfrey on Monday aimed to top, well, Oprah Winfrey in the over-the-top department.

Oprah Winfrey on Monday aimed to top, well, Oprah Winfrey in the over-the-top department.


Jimmy Fallon makes room for Broadway musicals on NBC's 'Late Night'

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 07:08 PM PDT


NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" will this week dedicate precious on-air minutes to Broadway.

NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" will this week dedicate precious on-air minutes to Broadway.


Lions Gate forms Latino film venture with Televisa

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 08:14 PM PDT


The joint venture, Pantelion Films, is designed to produce and distribute eight to 10 films a year over the next five years.

The joint venture, Pantelion Films, is designed to produce and distribute eight to 10 films a year over the next five years.


Critics' Notebook: Were the MTV Video Music Awards a sign that pop is getting serious again?

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 11:56 AM PDT


Here's a prediction, inspired by the annual festival of hype and cheap humor known as the MTV Video Music Awards. In 2011, pop will take a major turn toward the pursuit of depth.

Here's a prediction, inspired by the annual festival of hype and cheap humor known as the MTV Video Music Awards. In 2011, pop will take a major turn toward the pursuit of depth.


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