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20 JUNE 2008.- ACTORS'S STRIKE COULD HURT MASS. MOVIE BIZ After escaping fallout from the three-month writers’ strike that ended in February, Massachusetts’ growing motion picture economy faces another potential setback in a looming strike by the Screen Actors Guild. Local industry insiders believe the state’s tax incentive-induced movie boom that’s generated $545 million in spending since 2006 wouldn’t be dramatically affected if SAG hits the picket lines for a short-lived strike. But not so if there’s a drawn-out impasse. “It’ll be a disaster if it happens,” said Boston Casting’s Angela Peri, who’s seen a 40 percent bump in business under the expanded tax credits. “Boston SAG actors paid their dues for the last 25 years and got hardly any work because no movies ever shot here. They can finally make a living being an actor, and it could be taken away.” As SAG nears the June 30 expiration of its contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, Hollywood studios are scurrying to wrap productions in progress. And while SAG could extend the contract and allow its members to continue working while negotiations proceed, studios also are holding off on future commitments. Massachusetts has hosted seven movie productions since January, and two continue to shoot: Martin Scorsese’s “Ashecliffe” starring Leonardo DiCaprio and “The Surrogates” with Bruce Willis. No other major studio flicks are scheduled for the rest of the year. “All of the pictures that were slated for this spring were scheduled so that principal photography could be finished before the end of the actors’ contract,” said Nick Paleologos, executive director of the Massachusetts Film Office. “We’ve got lots of folks who are circling the runway, but studio pictures are not making commitments until the actors’ contract is resolved.” But two independent movies slated to shoot here this summer - an Italian TV film and Mel Gibson’s “Edge of Darkness” - would continue despite a strike, and the Gibson production likely will extend into fall, Paleologos said. “I honestly believe that even if there is a (strike), that we’re still going to be in business this summer with at least two pictures,” he said. “And I don’t think anyone, even the most pessimistic people, feel that if the actors’ strike happens, that it’ll be for a long time.” But Chris O’Donnell, business manager of Local 481 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts, is worried. “I’ve got a lot of members who make a living in the industry,” he said. “Any work stoppage or slowdown is going to affect their ability to do that.” |
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21 JUNE 2008.- LEARNING TO PLAY SOFTBALL
Mike Ritz is shown tossing ball to Mel Gibson during battng practice. In the bottom photo, Laddie Harwood is giving Gibson some advice.
Source: http://earlcarter.typepad.com
"It was back in 1983 when Hollywood came calling for help teaching Mel Gibson and crew how to play softball. Gibson was starring with Sissy Spacek in the movie The River. A major part of the movie was filmed around the Kingsport area. Baseball coach Mike Ritz and area softball legend Laddie Harwood we chosen for the job. There isn't much softball played in Australia where Gibson hails from so he had to learn from the ground up. Cloud Park became the training camp with Ritz working on Gibson's hitting and Harwood working with Scott Glenn on pitching. Their movie characters were rivals and scene featured a softball game with Gibson facing Glenn as the pitcher.
Although the softball game scene took a small portion of the movie, Gibson and Glenn worked hard at being proficient enough to look like they were real softball players."
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"It was back in 1983 when Hollywood came calling for help teaching Mel Gibson and crew how to play softball. Gibson was starring with Sissy Spacek in the movie The River. A major part of the movie was filmed around the Kingsport area. Baseball coach Mike Ritz and area softball legend Laddie Harwood we chosen for the job. There isn't much softball played in Australia where Gibson hails from so he had to learn from the ground up. Cloud Park became the training camp with Ritz working on Gibson's hitting and Harwood working with Scott Glenn on pitching. Their movie characters were rivals and scene featured a softball game with Gibson facing Glenn as the pitcher.
Although the softball game scene took a small portion of the movie, Gibson and Glenn worked hard at being proficient enough to look like they were real softball players."
23 JUNE 2008.- CORPORATE LEADER AWARD
Mel Gibson as the guest speaker
Source: The Edge Financial Daily
SJ Grant Thornton is organising an annual Corporate Leader of the Year Award in conjunction with the official release of its third International Business Report (IBR).
Speaking to The Edge Financial Daily recently, SJ Grant Thornton managing partner Datuk Narendra Kumar Jasani said the award, which would be presented at a ceremony on July 15 at KL Hilton, would acknowledge individuals who have shown long-term dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
“To promote CSR, we can’t just publish a CSR survey; we must recognise outstanding contributions to CSR among the business community,” he said. Jasani said that businesses should not only look at profits but also positively contribute to society by improving the quality of life, environment, sustainability and fair pricing, for example.
A charitable cause nominated by the winner would be promoted by SJ Grant Thornton internationally via the group’s website and global client base — a move that would not only benefit the nominated charity but also enhance SJ Grant Thornton’s CSR activities, said Jasani.
International Trade and Industry Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is scheduled to officiate the event, while Grant Thornton USA has shown its support by engaging actor and environmentalist Mel Gibson as the guest speaker of the awards ceremony.
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Source: The Edge Financial Daily
SJ Grant Thornton is organising an annual Corporate Leader of the Year Award in conjunction with the official release of its third International Business Report (IBR).
Speaking to The Edge Financial Daily recently, SJ Grant Thornton managing partner Datuk Narendra Kumar Jasani said the award, which would be presented at a ceremony on July 15 at KL Hilton, would acknowledge individuals who have shown long-term dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
“To promote CSR, we can’t just publish a CSR survey; we must recognise outstanding contributions to CSR among the business community,” he said. Jasani said that businesses should not only look at profits but also positively contribute to society by improving the quality of life, environment, sustainability and fair pricing, for example.
A charitable cause nominated by the winner would be promoted by SJ Grant Thornton internationally via the group’s website and global client base — a move that would not only benefit the nominated charity but also enhance SJ Grant Thornton’s CSR activities, said Jasani.
International Trade and Industry Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is scheduled to officiate the event, while Grant Thornton USA has shown its support by engaging actor and environmentalist Mel Gibson as the guest speaker of the awards ceremony.
23 JUNE 2008.- THE MYSTERY STORY OF THE MAYA
The mystery story of the Maya slowly reveals new twists
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The mystery story of the Maya slowly reveals new twists
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24 JUNE 2008.- "BRAVEHEART" TOPS BEST SCOTS FILM POLL
Source: The Scotchman
BRAVEHEART has been named the best Scottish film in a poll.
The award-winning Hollywood blockbuster starring Mel Gibson topped a list voted for by more than 1000 Scots.
Trainspotting was named second, while Whisky Galore! and Greyfriars Bobby were joint third.
The poll of Scottish film-goers was carried out by cinema chain Odeon.
Gibson's 1995 movie portrayal of freedom fighter William Wallace secured 26 per cent of the vote.
Twelve per cent of those polled voted for Trainspotting, the gritty Edinburgh drama in which Ewan McGregor made his name as drug addict Renton.
Whisky Galore!, the 1949 film about Scottish islanders plundering whisky from a stranded ship, took nine per cent of votes, as did Greyfriars Bobby, the tale of a devoted Skye terrier.
In fifth place was Mrs Brown, the 1997 film of Queen Victoria's relationship with ghillie John Brown, played by Billy Connolly.
The rest of the top ten was made up of, in order, Gregory's Girl, The Last King Of Scotland, Rob Roy, The Wicker Man and Dog Soldiers.
Paul Hills, general manager at Odeon Braehead in Glasgow said: "These films are a fantastic reflection of Scottish film heritage.
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BRAVEHEART has been named the best Scottish film in a poll.
The award-winning Hollywood blockbuster starring Mel Gibson topped a list voted for by more than 1000 Scots.
Trainspotting was named second, while Whisky Galore! and Greyfriars Bobby were joint third.
The poll of Scottish film-goers was carried out by cinema chain Odeon.
Gibson's 1995 movie portrayal of freedom fighter William Wallace secured 26 per cent of the vote.
Twelve per cent of those polled voted for Trainspotting, the gritty Edinburgh drama in which Ewan McGregor made his name as drug addict Renton.
Whisky Galore!, the 1949 film about Scottish islanders plundering whisky from a stranded ship, took nine per cent of votes, as did Greyfriars Bobby, the tale of a devoted Skye terrier.
In fifth place was Mrs Brown, the 1997 film of Queen Victoria's relationship with ghillie John Brown, played by Billy Connolly.
The rest of the top ten was made up of, in order, Gregory's Girl, The Last King Of Scotland, Rob Roy, The Wicker Man and Dog Soldiers.
Paul Hills, general manager at Odeon Braehead in Glasgow said: "These films are a fantastic reflection of Scottish film heritage.
24 JUNE 2008.- PAPARAZZI ATTACKED IN MALIBU
And the guys have put up a stachoo to paparazzi!!! They´re jolly clever, aren´t they?
Source: Hollywood Today
Fellow surfers took exception to paparazzi invading their beach to photograph Matthew McConaughey. A heated confrontation between several boarders and gathered paparazzi took place Saturday afternoon at Malibu’s Paradise Cove, allegedly ended in injuries and a ruined camera.
As photographers watched the ‘Dazed and Confused’ star navigate the waves, a group of beachgoers confronted them and ordered them to leave. According to the Associated Press, after exchanging words the surfers attacked at least one of the lensmen and threw his camera into the water. The paparazzo filed a police report following the incident.
McConaughey, 38, who was not involved in the melee, coincidentally appeared as himself in the film ‘Paparazzi’ in 2004. Produced by Mel Gibson, the film portrayed the popular actor seeking revenge on four tabloid photographers who caused his wife and child to be seriously injured in an automobile accident.
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And the guys have put up a stachoo to paparazzi!!! They´re jolly clever, aren´t they? |
Source: Hollywood Today
Fellow surfers took exception to paparazzi invading their beach to photograph Matthew McConaughey. A heated confrontation between several boarders and gathered paparazzi took place Saturday afternoon at Malibu’s Paradise Cove, allegedly ended in injuries and a ruined camera.
As photographers watched the ‘Dazed and Confused’ star navigate the waves, a group of beachgoers confronted them and ordered them to leave. According to the Associated Press, after exchanging words the surfers attacked at least one of the lensmen and threw his camera into the water. The paparazzo filed a police report following the incident.
McConaughey, 38, who was not involved in the melee, coincidentally appeared as himself in the film ‘Paparazzi’ in 2004. Produced by Mel Gibson, the film portrayed the popular actor seeking revenge on four tabloid photographers who caused his wife and child to be seriously injured in an automobile accident.
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26 JUNE 2008.- THE BOUNTY
1.- The Movie in 180 stills
2.- The Trailer
3.- The Mutiny: "The Bounty Chronicles"
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27 JUNE 2008.- PHOTOS FROM THE MEMORY TRUNK, AUGUST 1990
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30 JUNE 2008.- "EDGE OF DARKNESS"
Source: Boston Herald
We hear that Mel Gibson’s location peeps are poking around the Berkshires, looking to shoot a flick in the Massachusetts mountains.
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We hear that Mel Gibson’s location peeps are poking around the Berkshires, looking to shoot a flick in the Massachusetts mountains.
30 JUNE 2008.- "HAMLET"
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1 JULY 2008.- VIDEO 2000//2001
A rebroadcast of an hour with actor Mel Gibson
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A rebroadcast of an hour with actor Mel Gibson
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3 JULY 2008.- VIDEO
Mel Gibson at the Los Angeles premiere of animated movie "Chicken Run", June 2000
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Mel Gibson at the Los Angeles premiere of animated movie "Chicken Run", June 2000
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