More coverage from the Emmy’s

Posted on August 31st, 2010 | Posted in Appearance, Photos, Videos | No Comments »

Here’s some more photos – many of which are HQ – of Susan at the Emmy’s this past Sunday, including on the red carpet and then later at HBO’s After Party. Susan’s gorgeous dress is by Donna Karan. After the photos is a video from TVGuide of Susan being interviewed on the red carpet.

Feel free to comment with your thoughts on Susan’s Emmy look!

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First look at Susan at the Emmy’s tonight

Posted on August 29th, 2010 | Posted in Appearance, Awards & Nominations, Photos, You Don't Know Jack | No Comments »

As expected, Susan is in attendance at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles tonight! She looks her usual classy self in a black sequinned dress, and is accompanied by her daughter Eva Amurri. Also in attendance from the You Don’t Know Jack crew is co-star Al Pacino, and the man who the film is about, Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Susan is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for her role as Janet Good in You Don’t Know Jack, and we will bring you news on her category as soon as we hear!

EDIT: Unfortunately Susan did not win her category, the award instead went to Julia Ormond for Temple Grandin. Congratulations to Julia, and of course congratulations to Susan for her wonderful work and nomination! /EDIT

Here are the first photos of Susan at the awards tonight, and click ‘Read the rest of this entry »’ below for some Emmy tidbits/articles…


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Susan to appear on Soccer Talk Live?

Posted on August 29th, 2010 | Posted in TV Alert | No Comments »

According to this blog posting, Susan will be appearing on Soccer Talk Live tomorrow. Soccer Talk Live is a new TV show on Fox Soccer Channel, which is presume is from the US. Not sure of any further details, but if you know of the show then be sure to tune in to hear Susan’s opinions on soccer!?



Emmy seating arrangements

Posted on August 26th, 2010 | Posted in Appearance, You Don't Know Jack | No Comments »

As previously reported, Susan is nominated for an Emmy award for her role in You Don’t Know Jack … the Emmy’s are held this Sunday, and the seating arrangements have been released!

Cameras were allowed inside the Nokia Theater for an Emmy Press Preview on Wednesday, and what it revealed in the seating (blown up below) is the mashup of telegenic celebrity and Emmy nominees — and they try to keep it ‘boy-girl-boy-girl.’

The verdict? ‘Mad Men,’ Tina Fey, ‘Glee,’ Betty White, ‘The Good Wife’ and Will Arnett come out ahead.

Overall, the best seats are the front row and aisle seats. The front row gets less desirable as it moves to the outward edges. For example, a second or third row aisle seat, if on a central aisle, would arguably be better than an outer edge front row seat. Looking at the photos below, blown up and cropped, a few things emerge.

One of the best seats goes to Jon Hamm, who is a front row center aisle with his date, next to costar and fellow lead actor/actress nominee January Jones and her date (Jason Sudeikis?). Fellow ‘Mad Men’ nominees (for supporting roles) Elisabeth Moss, John Slattery and Christina Hendricks get the aisle seats behind Hamm. They are all in front of Ian McKellen, who’s in the sixth row aisle seat.

Across the aisle from Hamm is Julianna Marguiles. Third row back on the aisle is Susan Sarandon, with her ‘You Don’t Know Jack’ costars Al Pacino and Brenda Vaccaro in the two aisle seats behind her. John Goodman is after them, sixth row aisle across from McKellen.

So Jon Hamm = Julianna Marguiles and Al Pacino = Christina Hendricks.

Moving outward on the telegenic front row from Hamm and Jones are Julia-Louis Dreyfus and Julie Bowen (on the next front aisle seat over). Bowen’s ‘Modern Family’ costar Ty Burrell is in the aisle seat behind her. Kristen Wiig is behind Burrell, with Matthew Fox behind Wiig. Next to Burrell in the second row, not on the aisle, is Ed O’Neill. Also in that second row are Lauren Graham and LL Cool J. Jeff Probst is in the third row.

Emmy seating arrangements



A driving force: Callie Khouri’s Oscar-winning script for Thelma & Louise’ has a message of female empowerment that jumps off the screen

Posted on August 26th, 2010 | Posted in Films & Television | No Comments »

I just came across this interesting article about screenwriter Callie Khouri script and ending of Thelma and Louise, that I thought might be of interest to some:

It’s an ending that will live forever in movie – and pop culture – history.

Thelma and Louise, played by Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, cornered by the cops, decide that rather than surrender they will drive off a cliff in their teal-colored Thunderbird convertible. Homages to the final scene have shown up everywhere from “The Simpsons” to a current Bing.com commercial.

Callie Khouri, who won an Academy Award for her “Thelma & Louise” screenplay, notes that the ending “has really turned into a half-full, half-empty glass of water. People either thought it was an uplifting ending or they thought they committed suicide at the end. It kind of depends on how they see it. I always learn a lot from a person when they come up immediately and say, ‘Why did you kill them off?’”

Summer audiences that year were flocking to “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,” “City Slickers” and “The Naked Gun 21/2: The Smell of Fear” – all male-dominated movies. But one of the summer’s biggest surprises was “Thelma & Louise,” a feminist-driven American road movie starring Davis and Sarandon as two best friends, both trapped in their stagnate lives, who decide to go on a fishing trip in Louise’s 1966 T-Bird. But their journey turns into a flight for freedom after they go to a cowboy bar and dance hall. The man Thelma meets there attempts to rape her in the parking lot; Louise loses her temper and kills the man with her gun. Soon the cops, lead by Harvey Keitel, are hot on their trail.

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TPA Film Night, “On the Line,” September 3

Posted on August 26th, 2010 | Posted in Other Projects | No Comments »

On Friday, September 3 at 8 p.m., the Topanga Peace Alliance will screen “On the Line,” which documents a group of activists and celebrities who risk arrest when they demand that the School of the Americas/WHINSEC, which trains Latin American soldiers, be closed down. Many of the School of the Americas’ graduates have been found to violate human rights after returning to their countries.

The film features actors Susan Sarandon and Martin Sheen, author John Perkins, and Fr. Roy Bourgeois, who founded School of the Americas Watch, one of the largest non-violent movements in the United States today, as well as students who were willing to engage in civil disobedience.

Inspiring in its depiction of the courage shown by people continuing to protest, even in the stifling atmosphere for First Amendment rights since 9/11, “On the Line” is filmmaker Ron Schmidt’s fifth film. Winner of the Silver Telly for two of his films, Schmidt will be present at the screening to introduce the film and to answer questions afterward.

There will be a wine/cheese/veggie potluck at 7:45 p.m. The movie screens at 8 p.m. followed by a Q&A session. A $10 donation is requested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Yoga Desa Dance Studio, is located at 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.

- topangamessenger.com



Associated Press – A-list Actress Fights Against Sex Trafficking (video)

Posted on August 10th, 2010 | Posted in Charity, Videos | No Comments »

Associated Press – Susan Sarandon wants to put an end to a form of slavery that still exists today: the sex trafficking industry. She’s backing Somaly Mam, a Cambodian advocate who survived child prostitution, to raise money and awareness for the cause.





Rocky Horror Picture Show Coming to Blu-ray

Posted on August 6th, 2010 | Posted in Films & Television | No Comments »

Time to break out the sequined corset and garter belt and fire up some toast!

It’s the 35th anniversary of the campy cult favorite, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. To honor the film world’s favorite sweet transvestite, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is giving Rocky Horror a brand new Blu-ray release. The disc will go on sale on October 19, 2010.

The horror/comedy/musical tells the completely bizarre tale of Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), who get lost one rainy night, only to end up at a castle belonging to one Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a.k.a. the “sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania.”

Hard to believe, but this is actually the longest-running theatrical release in film history.

After 35 years, the film could use a bit of sprucing up. We’re not talking about a remake (please, no!), but instead Fox has restored the film and added 7.1 audio, so you can have your own at-home midnight showings.

There’s plenty of new content for film fans and costumed party-goers. Here is a list of what to expect from the Blu-ray:

* Restored Picture – Brand New 4K/2K Master From The Original Camera Negatives
* The Midnight Experience: The Late Night, Double Feature, Picture-in-Picture Show
* Vintage Callback Track (Unrated), Prop Box, Trivia Track
* BD-LIVE: Live Lookup Powered by IMDb
* Rocky-oke: Sing It!
* Don’t Dream It, Be It: The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast, Part I
* An-tic-i-pation: The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast, Part II
* Mick Rock (A Photographer)
* Mick Rock’s Picture Show (A Gallery)
* Pressbook and Poster Gallery
* Audio Commentary by Richard O’Brien and Patricia Quinn
* Deleted Musical Scenes and Outtakes
* Alternate Credit Ending and Misprint Ending
* Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show
* Beacon Theater, New York City
* “Time Warp” Music Video

Also, for a limited time, The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 35th Anniversary will include a collectible 24-page book with photos shot by Mick Rock, chief photographer on the film.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 35th Anniversary Blu-ray disc set will retail for $34.99. However, Amazon currently has it available for pre-order for almost half that price. Amazon’s pre-order pricing guarantee is in effect, so if the price goes down before it ships, you’ll get it for the lower price!



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