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HollywoodChicago.com Arts & Entertainment News
‘Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium’ Vying to Break Guinness World Toy Record
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 31, 2007 - 7:24pm
I was informed on Wednesday that Walden Media and Fox Walden are vying to break the Guiness World Record for the largest toy drive. They intend to amass 12,000 pounds of toys from Nov. 6 to 12.
Let the Games Begin: WhySoSerious.com Delivers on Halloween
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 30, 2007 - 2:53amCHICAGO – WhySoSerious.com just revealed its face-lift for the new “The Dark Knight” viral marketing campaign. It’s asking enthusiasts to roam the U.S. in the pursuit of clues. The current main page is below.
News You Need: ‘Awake’ Trailer, ‘Blade Runner’ in Chicago, Sexiest Funny Girls in Hollywood
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 28, 2007 - 2:19pmCHICAGO – Every year, one out of 700 patients – or an estimated 20,000 to 40,000 of the 21 million patients – experience “anesthetic awareness,” according to a Nov. 23, 2004 Washington Post article by Sandra Boodman.
News You Need: ‘Frankie Machine,’ ‘The Love Guru,’ ‘The Da Vinci Code’ Sequel, ‘Untitled’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 25, 2007 - 12:11pm Michael Mann has inked a deal with Paramount Pictures to develop “Frankie Machine” as a star vehicle for Robert de Niro.
Fox Atomic Plucks ‘Juno’ Writer Diablo Cody, Megan Fox For ‘Jennifer’s Body’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 23, 2007 - 12:46pm Diablo Cody, the comedic writer behind “Juno,” and “Transformers” siren Megan Fox have both been plucked by Fox Atomic for a comedic supernatural thriller by the name of “Jennifer’s Body”.
‘The King and I’ Actress Deborah Kerr Dies at 86
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 18, 2007 - 11:54pmCHICAGO – Deborah Kerr, who is remembered for one of Hollywood’s most famous kisses opposite Burt Lancaster in “From Here to Eternity” and made her mark with roles such as the proper widow in “The King and I,” has died. She was 86.
/Film Publishes Mega List of 55 Must-See Movies in 2008
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 18, 2007 - 12:03amCHICAGO – HollywoodChicago.com cohort Peter Sciretta at /Film recently published an excellent list of 55 must-see movies in 2008. Start doing your homework now and view his mega list.
Chicago International Film Festival Announces 2007 Award Winners
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 16, 2007 - 6:20pm
CHICAGO – The Chicago International Film Festival on Oct. 14 announced its 2007 award winners.
Mexico, China, Brazil, the United Kingdom and the United States took top honors in the festival’s 43rd iteration.
The John Cusack Red-Carpet Shot From Oct. 12 ‘Grace is Gone’ Premiere
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 13, 2007 - 3:45pmCHICAGO – Following my Oct. 12, 2007 red-carpet coverage of John Cusack in Chicago for the Chicago International Film Festival sold-out premiere of “Grace is Gone,” I have been in communication with veteran Chicago photographer Joe Arce.
John Cusack, Joyce Piven Walk Chicago Red Carpet For ‘Grace is Gone’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 12, 2007 - 3:31pmCHICAGO – After interviewing Chicago’s John Cusack along with Gracie Bednarczyk and Shélan O’Keefe (first-time actresses and Chicago natives) for “Grace is Gone,” I camped out with the hordes of press cameras as they all walked the red carpet on Friday.
Film Festival to Unroll Red Carpet For John Cusack in ‘Grace is Gone’ on Friday
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 11, 2007 - 3:52pmCHICAGO – If you missed Wednesday night’s red-carpet affair with Ben and Casey Affleck for “Gone Baby Gone,” you can still hit up the Music Box Theatre at 3733 N. Southport Ave. in Chicago on Friday night for John Cusack’s turn in the limelight.
Anthony Hopkins to Appear on Chicago Red Carpet For ‘Slipstream’ on Oct. 14
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 11, 2007 - 3:41pmCHICAGO – Following Wednesday’s appearance of Ben and Casey Affleck and Friday’s John Cusack show, Sunday again at the Music Box Theatre will feature the legendary, 70-year-old Anthony Hopkins for “Slipstream”.
Chicago Rolls Out ‘Gone Baby Gone’ Red Carpet For Ben, Casey Affleck
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 10, 2007 - 3:38pmCHICAGO – On a frigid Chicago night, the Chicago International Film Festival on Wednesday rolled out the red carpet for Ben Affleck and brother Casey Affleck to pump Ben’s directorial debut film “Gone Baby Gone”.
