Academy Award® winner Diane Keaton (Something’s Gotta Give), Oscar® nominee Queen Latifah (Chicago) and Katie Holms (Thank You for Smoking) star in Mad Money, a comedy about three ordinary women who form an unlikely friendship and decide to do something extraordinary- rob one of the most secure banks in the world. Mad Money is directed by Academy Award® winner Callie Khouri (screenwriter of Thelma and Louise, director of Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood), from a script by Khouri and Glen Gers (Fracture).
Bridget Cardigan (Diane Keaton) is shocked to learn that she is on the verge of losing her home and comfortable upper middle class lifestyle when her husband Don (Ted Danson) is downsized from his job. Armed only with a decades old English degree and years as a dedicated mother and corporate wife, Bridget is forced into the unfamiliar labor market with no job skills. Finally she accepts the only position she can find- janitor at the Federal Reserve Bank.
The one-time suburban mom soon discovers she has more in common with her new co-workers than she thought. Bridget forges an unexpected bond with Nina (Queen Latifah), a hard-working single mom with two kids to raise, and Jackie (Katie Holmes), an exuberant free spirit with nothing to lose. Caught up in a system that underestimates their talents and keeps their dreams just out of reach Bridge, Nina, and Jackie set out to even the score.
After a lifetime of playing by the rules, the three devise a plan to smuggle soon-to-be destroyed currency out of the supposedly airtight Reserve. As the unlikely crime syndicate amasses piles of cash, it looks like that have pulled off the perfect crime- until a minor misstep alerts the authorities. With more money than they know what to do with, the women are pushed to the limits of their ingenuity to stay one step ahead of the law!
MAD MONEY DVD
Release on DVD: May 13th, 2008
Directed by: Callie Khouri
Screenplay by: Callie Khouri and Glenn Gers*
Produced by: James Acheson, Jay Cohen, Fran DeMartini
Executive Produced by: Boaz Davidson, Danny Dimbort, Michael P. Flanagan,
Robert O. Green, Wendy Kram, Avi Lerner, Trevor Short,
Cast: Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, Katie Holmes, Ted Danson
Special Features: Commentary by Director Callie Khouri
Makin’ Money: Behind the Scenes of Mad Money
Theatrical Trailer
Here is an update for tomorrow’s brand new episode of Top Chef Chicago. This week, the Chefs skills are put to the test when they are asked to prepare a meal in 15 minutes. Will using Uncle Ben’s instant rice be helpful or which Chef will slip up and have to pack their knives and go?
Melinda Messenger and Alistair Murray from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society offer flu advice
MELINDA MESSENGER - TV PRESENTER AND MOTHER OF FLYNN (6 YEARS OLD) WHO WAS HOSPITALISED DUE TO AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO POLLEN.
New research released today by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society reveals that over 5 million hay fever sufferers may be confusing their symptoms with a cold or flu and taking inappropriate medication to treat their condition. Almost 13 million people suffer from hay fever each year in the UK - experiencing uncomfortable symptoms including; runny noses, blotchy skin and streaming eyes - but new research shows that 42% of hay fever sufferers may be confusing their condition for a cold or flu, with almost three quarters (73%) admitting to taking medicines to treat their symptoms without first seeking advice from a medical professional.
With this year’s birch and grass pollen seasons overlapping, some experts are predicting that this year’s hay fever season will be one of the worst seen in the UK, as more people are suffering from symptoms earlier in the year. Whether its global warming or growing sensitivity, figures support this increase with £87.6 million spent on over the counter hay fever remedies in 2006, a rise of 17% compared to the previous year.
While some hay fever symptoms can be annoying - for some the effects of the condition can be more serious. Research reveals that 2 in 5 hay fever sufferers become irritable, 29% have difficultly concentrating and a third have difficultly sleeping. 1 in 10 said they are embarrassed about their appearance and avoid socialising whilst 1 in 20 hay fever sufferers say they avoid leaving the house.
After trashing Lindsay Lohan’s career, Dina Lohan is all set to ”uplift” her younger daughter Ali Lohan’s career.
Lindsay is concerned about the new reality series ”Living Lohan” and she thinks her little sister will turn her life upside down if she continues taking advice from her mother.
The Chicaga Sun-Times reports:
According to a longtime Lindsay associate and friend, the star thinks the show has the potential to be ‘‘really toxic’’ and is also convinced Dina’s manipulation of Ali’s career will mess her up — as she thinks her own life has been.
Lindsay supposedly has tried to talk to her sister about all this, but Ali has stopped taking her calls, unless she promises not to dis their mom.
Remind me again, why is Lindsay advicing her baby sister on how to live her life right? Shouldn’t she be focusing more on her own?
April 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment Visit our section. Charles Lamont reports.
Even
April 24.
Even in celebrity weary New York City, where on Monday (04/21) I saw Maria Sharapova play tennis with Billy Crystal in the middle of 53rd Street and 14 blocks away on Broadway I saw Bette Midler, Helen Hunt and Sarah Jessica Parker at a movie screening, Madonna still makes news.
The material girl was in
New York for the screening of her new documentary, “I Am Because We Are,” at the Tribeca Film Festival. Madonna produced the movie about
Malawi orphans who have lost their parents or siblings to AIDS.
I found it strange that while Madonna was out promoting her documentary as
Malawi’s High Court delayed a hearing to finalize the pop star’s adoption of a boy from the southern African nation until May 15.
Cast & CreditsDirector: Nathan Rissman
Principal Cast: Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, Desmond Tutu, Bill Clinton, Dr. Paul Farmer, Dr. Matthews Chikaonda, Madonna
Executive Producer/Writer: Madonna
Producers: Angela Becker, Madonna
Associate Producer: Grant James
Editor: Danny B. Tull
An update for tomorrow’s brand new episode of Top Chef Chicago. This Wednesday, tension is in the air and the contestants are thinning. They are asked to make a dessert which as Padma says “is the Achilles Heal.” Which one of these chef’s has a dessert recipe that will wow the judges and who will be sent home because of it.
PATRICK DEMPSEY ARRIVES AT THE PREMIERE OF MADE OF HONOUR IN A MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
Hollywood star Patrick Dempsey and his stunning wife Jill sent the paparazzi into a frenzy last night, as they arrived in a burgundy Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT to the VIP screening of his latest movie, Made of Honour.
A car enthusiast and a successful racing driver, Patrick Dempsey was greeted, as he climbed out of the Maserati Quattroporte at London’s über-cool Soho Hotel, by a host of celebrities including shoe designer Jimmy Choo, rugby player James Haskell and actor Mohammed George.
Sony Pictures’ Made of Honour, starring Patrick Dempsey and Michelle Monaghan and directed by Paul Weiland, opens across the UK on Friday, May 2nd.
The Maserati Quattroporte features a 4244 cc V8 engine, which produces an impressive torque figure of 460 Nm at just 4250 rpm and 400 hp at 7000 rpm. The collaboration between Maserati and German transmission experts, ZF, has resulted in an exceptionally flexible and responsive six-speed automatic gearbox that allows changes at engine speeds up to 7500 rpm. This endows the Quattroporte with truly superb performance figures: a top speed of 167 mph, and 0-62 mph in just 5.6 seconds.
Maserati Quattroporte from £77,215 on the road, including 3 year/30,000 miles servicing package and 3 year/unlimited mileage warranty.
Real Housewives of NYC Reunion Special Preview 04.22.08
An update for tomorrow’s reunion special for The Real Housewives of NYC.
Tomorrow night on Bravo, watch when the Real Housewives of NYC meet face to face and talk about the events that were witnessed during the season in a reunion special. Each housewife might have more than a few things to say to each other and some watch as the drama unfolds.
Andrea gets some steamy loving when her boyfriend Josh visits. Too bad Cordelia isn’t feeling the same love when she finds out that Andrea’s been complaining about her to the rest of the girls. Watch the betrayal on Tuesday at 10 p.m. on Oxygen.
Is Madonna Decena the Paul Potts of 2008? I for one hope so. Awesome voice - Awesome Story
32-year-old single mum Madonna is from the Philippines and wants nothing more to bring her children over to Britain. She think`s she`s got a chance with her singing talent, and the judges think she`s right…
Tearfully she explained that she had to leave her two children behind with their grandparents, until she had raised enough money to send for them. Her rendition of I Will Always Love You made sure there was not a dry eye in the house.
Madonna Decena sings the famous Whitney Houston song “I will always love you”
Madonna was working as a Club Singer and had recently performed in a Charity Gala at The Opera House, Blackpool, along with Joe Longthorne and Frank Carson, and as a guest singer with the Andy Prior Big Band at The Grand Theatre, Blackpool on New Year’s Eve.
Somehow, I think the venues in the future will be larger and she will be headlining!
The journey has begun, THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM hits theaters today!
A 21st Century American teenager takes a spellbinding, dangerous journey into martial arts legend in the new action/adventure epic FORBIDDEN KINGDOM.
Shot on location in China, THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM marks the historic first-ever onscreen pairing of martial arts superstars Jackie Chan (RUSH HOUR, DRUNKEN MASTER) and Jet Li (FEARLESS, ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA), and features the awe-inspiring action choreography of Wo Ping (THE MATRIX, CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON).
While hunting down bootleg kung-fu DVDs in a Chinatown pawnshop, Jason (played by Michael Angarano - “24″, “Will and Grace,” LORDS OF DOGTOWN, SEABISCUIT) makes an extraordinary discovery that sends him hurtling back in time to ancient China. There, Jason is charged with a monumental task: he must free the fabled warrior the Monkey King, who has been imprisoned by the evil Jade Warlord. Jason is joined in his quest by wise kung fu master Lu Yan (Jackie Chan) and a band of misfit warriors including Silent Monk (Jet Li). But only by learning the true precepts of kung fu can Jason hope to succeed - and find a way to get back home.
Directed by Rob Minkoff (STUART LITTLE, THE LION KING), the film marks the first-ever onscreen pairing of martial arts superstars Jackie Chan (RUSH HOUR, DRUNKEN MASTER) and Jet Li (FEARLESS, ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA). The original screenplay by John Fusco (YOUNG GUNS, HIDALGO) is based on the traditional Chinese legend of the Monkey King. The film is produced by Casey Silver (LADDER 49, HIDALGO, the upcoming LEATHERHEADS) of Casey Silver Productions. Renowned action choreographer Wo Ping (THE MATRIX, CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON) is creating the fight sequences, and the director of photography is Peter Pau (CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON).
April 18th, 2008 · No Comments Visit our section. Celebrity Gossip reports.
Who’s the most seductive celebrity?
Top beauties of past and present revealed…
Seduction. You either have it or you don’t and according to new research a worrying 49% of British women don’t think they have it. Yet what we Brits lack it seems Hollywood has lorry loads of but who is the most seductive female in Tinsel Town?
Celebrities of the past
Marilyn Monroe – 34% of British women voted the blond bombshell the ‘most seductive celebrity icon of the past’
Audrey Hepburn – the Breakfast at Tiffany’s star came second with 24%
Sophia Loren – The Italian beauty came in third with 12%
Celebrities of now
Angelina Jolie was voted ‘most seductive celebrity of now (26%)
Halle Berry – the former Catwoman purred in to second place with 10%
Jennifer Lopez - Came third with 8%
The research, conducted by Lenor Infusions, shows that women feel their most seductive in a show-stopping evening dress. To help turn the tide of seduction they have joined forces with renowned designer Sara Berman. Sara has designed a jaw dropping dress that will turn any Ms Average in to a Monroe of today. For you chance to win one of only 25 dresses log on to www.lenorinfusions.com .
This week, Zoi loses the challenge and is forced to go home. Will losing Zoi be the push Jennifer needs to go to the finale or will the stress of losing her partner make her too weak to continue. Should Spike have been the one packing his bags?
April 15th, 2008 · No Comments Visit our section. Celebrity Gossip reports.
Celebs and Incredible Goodie Bag Loot — St. Jude Marchesa Fashion Show next
week
Fashion-savvy celebs and incredible goodie bag loot are expected at next week’s
exclusive Marchesa fashion show for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in New
York City.
Celebs expected at St. Jude’s second annual ‘Design Cares’ fashion event
include Molly Sims, Ivanka Trump, Diane Kruger, Iman, Lydia Hearst, Curatola,
Tony Sirico, Fabiola Beracasa, Alana De La Garza, Olivia Palermo and Michelle
Monaghan.
Top Hollywood celeb stylist and actor Phillip Bloch will host ‘The Night of a Thousand Lights’.
Models from IMG, Fords and Marilyn will walk the runway.
The too-good-to-be-tax-deductable gift bags gift bags feature items from MAC,
Brooks Brothers, Sarar, Maybelline, David Barton Gym and many more. The VIP
gift suite will have special items for our VIP guests from Stila, Sarar,
Skagen, and Elemis.
The event will feature restaurant tastings and open bar.
Love them or hate them celebrities are there to be admired or maybe not! Find out more about how we look at celebrities or browse through all the celebrites we feature.
