Cameron Crowe on How His Love of Music and Matt Damon Inspired His New Movie


Updated 02/28/12 6:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cameron Crowe We Bought a Zoo Interview (Video)

Cameron Crowe is the director behind memorable movies from Almost Famous to Jerry Maguire, but this holiday season, he took on a new challenge with the family-friendly We Bought a Zoo. We caught up with Cameron at the recent junket for the movie in NYC, where we talked about why he felt it was time to put out a feel-good film, the unique and musical method he used to inspire performances from his Read more

Matt, Scarlett, and Elle Reveal Big Holiday Plans at Their NYC Premiere


Updated 12/14/11 7:02 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Matt Damon Scarlett Johansson Pictures We Bought a Zoo NYC

The stars of We Bought a Zoo gathered in NYC last night for their big premiere. Matt Damon walked the carpet with his wife Luciana close behind, as Scarlett Johansson and Elle Fanning showed off their lovely dresses. Elle picked a white Louis Vuitton number, while Scarlett went with the opposite in black Dolce & Gabbana. We caught a minute with the three stars yesterday, with Elle telling us Read more

Matt Damon Takes a Trip to the Zoo With Cameron Crowe


Updated 06/23/10 4:19 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Matt Damon to Star in Cameron Crowe's We Bought a Zoo 2010-06-23 15:49:09

Ready for some fantastic midweek movie news? Matt Damon is in talks to star in We Bought a Zoo, which Cameron Crowe recently signed on to direct. Damon's character is a father who moves his family to England in order to run a zoo (hence the straightforward title). I love myself some Cameron Crowe, but the director hasn't lent his magic touch to a movie since Elizabethtown — waaay back in 2005. Read more

Link Time — Charlie Sheen Is the Highest Paid Actor on TV


Updated 05/18/10 2:07 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Charlie Sheen Is the Highest Paid Actor on TV

Charlie Sheen is staying on Two and a Half Men, getting paid $2 million per episode — TV Squad The 20 most pointless episodes of Lost — Vulture 20 old flames from Sex and the City — TrèsSugar How do the real Cullens of Twilight stack up to the movies? — Moviefone Surprise, surprise: Pirates of the Caribbean 4 will be in 3D — Hit Fix Gidget is getting a reboot — Movieline A Read more

Stiller and Witherspoon to Pair Up for Cameron Crowe Movie


Updated 06/10/08 9:32 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 22 comments

Stiller and Witherspoon to Pair Up for Cameron Crowe Movie

There's no real information about this project — not even a title — besides the following: It's a "romantic comedy adventure." Cameron Crowe is directing for Columbia Pictures. Reese Witherspoon and Ben Stiller are set to play the lead lovebirds. Well, the Cameron Crowe part could be pretty awesome. He's responsible for bringing us Say Anything, Singles, Jerry Maguire and Almost Famous (I Read more

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week


Updated 04/03/12 6:19 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

We Bought a Zoo DVD Release

In addition to the following releases, Chasing Madoff is also available. We Bought a Zoo Directed by Cameron Crowe, We Bought a Zoo stars Matt Damon as Benjamin Mee, a father who literally buys a zoo in hopes of making a fresh start for his family after the death of his wife. As one might imagine, the process doesn't go quite as smoothly as Benjamin, his kids, or the head zookeeper (Scarlett Read more

Buzz Lines: What's Your Favorite Quote From Almost Famous?


Updated 03/13/12 12:02 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Almost Famous Quotes

Almost Famous is one of those movies I can't help but watch over and over. The Cameron Crowe film is semi-autobiographical, chronicling some of his own experiences as a teen touring with rock bands in the 1970s. The film is full of great lines; picking the best quote is an impossible task. I've added a few below, but be sure to add your fave in the comments. "It's all happening!" — Polexia "I Read more

Buzz Lines: What's Your Favorite Quote From Fast Times at Ridgemont High?


Updated 02/22/12 4:47 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Fast Times at Ridgemont High Quotes

Fast Times at Ridgemont High is a coming-of-age comedy that continues to set the bar for high school movies. Written by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times takes on difficult issues but manages to stay light and funny. With an unforgettable cast that includes Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli, the movie is also super quotable. There are a ton of memorable lines, so check out our favorites below, and be sure to add Read more

We Bought a Zoo: Damon Puts on the Hard Sell


Updated 01/05/12 12:02 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

We Bought a Zoo Movie Review

The simple premise of We Bought a Zoo is laid out right there in the title, and with no hint of irony. The "we" is Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon) and his two children, who are looking to make a fresh start when the death of Benjamin's wife still has them reeling six months later. When Benjamin finds his dream home, he accepts the caveat that the house is built on an old zoo territory, and that he must Read more