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Fantastic Mr. Fox: Lives Up to Its Title

BuzzSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800

For the past five years, Wes Anderson's wide fan base has been waiting for his first fully animated film. Would his adaption of Roald Dahl's children's book, Fantastic Mr. Fox appease the same crowd that holds Bottle Rocket and The Royal Tenenbaums near and dear to their hearts? The answer is an emphatic yes, and the best news is that you don't even have to enjoy Anderson's other work to fall in love with this film.

The story follows the wily Mr. Fox, a professional robber turned family man (er, fox) who just isn't satisfied with his quiet life working as a newspaper columnist. Even a move to prime real estate isn't enough to satiate his appetite for a little trouble making, and Mr. Fox (or "Foxy" as his friends call him) decides to take on the biggest adventure of his life. That's just the tip of the iceberg though, so read more.

Mr. Fox isn't your average wild animal; in fact he's just the opposite. He lives a civilized life with his wife Felicity (Meryl Streep) and 12-year-old son, Ash, making an honest living as a newspaper columnist. Like a kid who can't sit still, Mr. Fox has trouble curbing his desires to rebel and go back to his life stealing squab and running into trouble. Against his wife's wishes, Mr. Fox convinces his dim-witted but trusty sidekick Kylie (Wally Wolodarski) to take on one last hurrah. The crime? Ripping off the three biggest (and meanest) farmers around - Boggis, Bunce and Bean. When Mr. Fox starts an all-out war, he is forced to join forces with his family, friends, and neighbors - and that's where the fun begins.

The film's brilliance lies in the fact that Fantastic Mr. Fox is a movie for grown-ups disguised as a kiddie flick. Even with Anderson's name stamped all over it, there's no denying the furry animals dressed as humans. The animation makes the plot play out like a story book come to life; we're taken deep into the fox hole and beyond in a world that looks like a dollhouse made for fuzzy creatures. Kids will love the adventure and the colors, but the witty dialogue and quirky characters are made for the grown-ups.

The movie features a crew of lovable characters who deliver hilarious one-liners when they aren't breaking into impromptu dances. There's nothing new about a movie featuring animals acting like humans, but the actors make the movie the gem that it is. Jason Schwartzman playing a crabby 12-year-old but using his regular deep voice is genius. Clooney and Bill Murray (as badger, Mr. Fox's lawyer) bantering back and forth but replacing swears with the word "cuss" never gets old (as in "This place is a cluster cuss" and "What the cuss is wrong with you?").

Rare is the animated film with this much wit, cleverness, and chemistry between characters, but Fantastic Mr. Fox hits it right on the head. Score one more for Mr. Anderson.

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George Clooney Brings Jokes to a Fantastic LFF Opening

PopSugarUK — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:37:24 -0700

George Clooney changed out of his casual clothes into black tie for The Fantastic Mr Fox premiere at the opening of the London Film Festival in Leicester Square last night. He was joined by Elisabetta Canali, who wore a black outfit like Cindy Crawford and Myleene Klass, while Sophie Dahl matched her dress to the red carpet. Sophie's step-grandmother Felicity was also at the premiere, and said the author of the original book Roald Dahl would have loved it. Earlier in the day George attended a press conference at the Dorchester Hotel with his costars Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Jarvis Cocker and director Wes Anderson, and joked about adopting Brad Pitt's kids after Jarvis had to explain to him what "broody" meant

To see loads more pictures from the press conference, premiere and after party, including Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Felicity Dahl, Thandie Newton, Jonathan Ross, Jane Goldman, Ben Kingsley, Myleene Klass, Dexter Fletcher and Mariella Frostrup, just read more.

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Images include: George Clooney, Elisabetta Canalis, Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Felicity Dahl, Sophie Dahl, Jamie Cullum, Jonathan Ross, Jane Goldman, Ben Kingsley, Myleene Klass, Jarvis Cocker, Wes Anderson, Dexter Fletcher, Mariella Frostrup, Thandie Newton, Cindy Crawford

George Clooney Is Eyeing His Buddy Brad Pitt's Many Kids

Molly — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:33:59 -0700

George Clooney brought Elisabetta out for the premiere of The Fantastic Mr. Fox at the opening gala of the BFI Film Festival in London today. The two were joined by good friend Cindy Crawford as well as George's costar Jason Schwartzman. At this morning's press conference, George joked about playing the father fox on-screen, even saying he's looking to have some kids of his own. He said, "I'm going to adopt some of Brad Pitt's kids. I owe him a few," and talked about how much fun they had making the movie, "It was like going to camp. We were out in the middle of nowhere on people's farms, doing sound effects and rolling around in the fields." George still knows how to deflect questions about his love life and settling down, but it seems like Elisabetta is becoming a staple red carpet date as he moves his way through three movie's worth of promotion before December.

For more photos from the premiere just read more.

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Mr. Clooney and His Boys Look Fantastic in London

PopSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:36:49 -0700

George Clooney arrived in London yesterday and was up early this morning, looking dapper in his gray suit as he headed to the Dorchester hotel. He was out for a photo call promoting The Fantastic Mr. Fox, which premieres during the city's BFI Film Festival. George smiled alongside his costar in the animated film, Bill Murray, who looked a little protective of his mug. George has been filming The American outside Rome, and he brought his Italian companion, girlfriend Elisabetta, along for the trip and out to dinner in London last night.

To see more from the photocall, just read more.

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Images include: Wally Wolodarsky, George Clooney, Wes Anderson, Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Jarvis Cocker, Eric Anderson

Zombieland - See It or Skip It?

PopSugarUK — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:58:13 -0700

Following the fabulous Shaun of the Dead, zombie horror comedy flicks have to work a little harder in my book, but I enjoyed the trailer for new movie Zombieland starring Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Bill Murray, Abigain Breslin and Woody Harrelson. With the amusing tagline "Nut up or shut up", the film focuses on two guys and the rules they've worked out to survive in a world overrun with zombies. It's out on November 27 in the UK, so check out the trailer and let me know - will you see it or skip it?

George and Bill Take a Break From Their Leisurely Lives

PopSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:30:00 -0700

George Clooney and Bill Murray have been goofing around in Lake Como, but today they got a bit more serious, heading to L'Aquila for the opening ceremony of the Nobel for Peace Hall. George also shared a few words about the recent earthquake that devastated the region, saying, "It seems very important to focus attention on an area so ravaged by the earthquake and if my presence gets media attention I'm happy." George's presence rarely goes unnoticed, so hopefully his star power can make a difference yet again.

More of George and Bill if you just read more.

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George Clooney Has a Family-Style Italian Dinner

PopSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:00:15 -0700

George Clooney acted silly out to dinner with his parents in Lake Como last night, jokingly swinging a golf club at fellow diner Bill Murray before returning to his table. While he's playing overseas, George is still making business deals, recently moving his production company from Warner Bros. to Sony. Even when looking ahead to new projects, George still knows how to kick back, relax, and enjoy the Summer with friends and family at his Italian home.

To see more of George and his family just read more.

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Movie Preview: The Limits of Control

BuzzSugar — Sun, 03 May 2009 07:30:54 -0700

Director Jim Jarmusch comes from a fruitful era of independent film in the '80s, when directors including Spike Lee, Steven Soderbergh and Gus Van Sant were young filmmakers just beginning to make their mark in cinema. Where the others have gone on to enjoy some variation of mainstream success, Jarmusch has continued on with business as usual, making art-house films that often attract a cult following.

His newest film, The Limits of Control, is out now in limited release and stars Tilda Swinton, Isaach De Bankolé, Gael García Bernal, and Bill Murray. It's not getting the greatest reviews, but even when Jarmusch goes wrong, it's wrong in an interesting way. This film is described as essentially plot-less and simply follows a lone hit man. Visually, it looks gorgeous. To take a look for yourself, read more.

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Bill Murray Joins Movie About Funeral-Staging

BuzzSugar — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:31:49 -0800

The premise for this movie is actually kind of funny (I mean, if you ignore the emotional toll this would take on your loved ones): In 1938 a Tennessee recluse named Felix "Bush" Breazeale staged his own funeral so he could be around to enjoy it.

Now the story will be adapted for the big screen, with Bill Murray and Lucas Black signed on to play partners at the funeral home. Robert Duvall and Sissy Spacek are also starring in the film which has the title Get Low. But here's the super weird part: Variety claims the movie will be a "period dramatic thriller." A thriller? Really? I figured this would have more of a Waking Ned Devine-esque feel to it - dark and funny with adorable elderly guys.

It's pretty morbid stuff but then again, many people wonder what their funerals will be like. . . Right? Maybe it's just me. Of course I would never stage the thing (can you imagine?!), but I'm very curious to see a movie about someone who actually did.

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Sugar Bits - Bill Murray's Divorce Already Finalized

PopSugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:30:17 -0700

Bill Murray and wife Jennifer finalized their divorce on June 13, with Jennifer keeping custody of their four children. - TMZ
Taylor Momsen has signed a deal with the IMG agency and is on her way to a modeling contract. - E! Online
Auditions for the eighth season of American Idol will start July 17 in San Francisco before moving on to seven other cities. - Us Weekly
Tim McGraw personally ejected a fan from his concert on Tuesday after the singer allegedly saw the man becoming too aggressive with a female audience member. – AP
Barack Obama says Scarlett Johansson was exaggerating their relationship; he has only sent her one email. - The Trail
Sarah Jessica Parker is possibly starring in a new WB film called The Ivy Chronicles about a single woman in NYC. - BuzzSugar

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