11 Aug 2014

Archive: A montage of Robin Williams' best movies

Take a moment to look back and enjoy a montage of Robin Williams' best movie moments over the years from Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, Good Will Hunting, Patch Adams and Dead Poets Society.

The Goldfinch movie: Who should star in the Donna Tartt adaptation?

While fans of Donna Tartt's beloved 1992 novel The Secret History have been waiting well over a decade for the long-stalled movie adaptation to get the green light, there was some good news this week as Warner Bros confirmed that they have acquired the film rights to her Pulitzer winner The Goldfinch.

Spanning two decades, the novel follows Theo Decker, who loses his mother at the age of 13 and is subsequently drawn into the criminal underworld through his possession of a valuable work of art.

If you're yet to read The Goldfinch, you may want to come back once you have as there will be SPOILERS in the text below. Otherwise, read on for Digital Spy's dream cast...

Robin Williams’ long filmography has more than its share of high-profile roles—but IMDb lists 102 total acting credits stretching all the way back to 1977. (That first one? A pair of parts in something called Can I Do It ‘Till I Need Glasses?, which the site describes as “a comedy are comprised [sic] of short sexually suggestive skits.”) Williams’ triumphs (Good Will Hunting) and failures (Popeye) are well-known, but it’s worth digging through some of his less-heralded work to find the occasional gem.

Robin Williams was found dead at his home in Tiburon, California on Monday at the age of 63. The versatile actor began his career on television, but it was in the movies where Williams flourished. He scored four Oscar nominations in his life, including three Best Actor nods. He won Best Supporting Actor for 1997's "Good Will Hunting."

Despite all those plaudits, Williams' career on the big screen had an inauspicious start: He played the title character in 1980's "Popeye," a notorious critical failure for director Robert Altman.

Look back at Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams' Top 10 movies.

The world lost one of it funniest and most versatile actors today with the death of Robin Williams.

For more than 30 years he graced the big screen with roles ranging from an animated Genie to a serial killer.

Williams had the poise and talent to be successful across a wide range of genres. From animated classics and kids movies to gritty, dark dramas.

My time with Kim Kardashian: Hollywood is drawing to an end, as the game slowly starts to slide down the app chats. When I began, it was the #1 free app on Apple’s iOS, but now it’s #11, reflecting the short attention span of the average app consumer.

But before I never click that animated tile again, I wanted to go through and discuss the surprisingly profound and tragic nature of the game, one that masquerades as a simple dress up and dating sim, but actually speaks to the sad realities of the empty lives of some of the rich and famous. Perhaps even Kim Kardashian herself, considering the game seems to be loosely based on her life and activities.
The structure of the game is that you’re constantly taking new gigs and going on dates to get noticed by the press. Each event you complete nets you cash for new clothes and more fans, and you want to climb your way up from the E-list to the top of the A-list. Here are a few things I discovered along the way.

SACRAMENTO (AP) – With only a few weeks left in the legislative session, lawmakers are negotiating the extension and expansion of a Hollywood tax credit designed to keep film and television production in California.

Assemblymen Raul Bocanegra and Mike Gatto, both Democrats from Los Angeles, have proposed AB1839, which would extend the tax credit by five years and expand it to cover big-budget productions costing more than $75 million, among other changes. The current program provides up to $100 million a year in film tax credits and will expire in July 2017 if not renewed.

Godzilla couldn't do it. Spidey couldn't do it. Tom Cruise couldn't do it. In the end, history may show that it took the combined forces of a gun-toting space raccoon, a talking tree and four crime-fighting turtles to finally break Hollywood's Great Summer Slump of 2014.

Since early May, the box office news has been almost unremittingly grim. While the film business entered the vitally important summer movie season running 9% ahead of 2013 thanks to hits like "The Lego Movie" and "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," just when Hollywood should have been kicking into a higher gear, the industry seemed to blow a gasket.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Christopher J. McFarland and Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz, co-owners of Red Granite Pictures, which produced “The Wolf of Wall Street,” are stalking someone bigger than that film’s hero, the stock hustler Jordan Belfort.

To wit, George Washington.

“Very visceral, very gritty,” promised Mr. McFarland, who is known as Joey, growing visibly excited. He had popped from his padded chair and was prowling a loungelike meeting room in Red Granite’s offices above the Sunset Strip.

Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are reportedly facing a serious backlash from top Hollywood executives following their support for Gaza, which saw the couple sign an open letter condemning the actions of Israel as tantamount to "genocide".

The couple were among 100 film professionals to sign the open Spanish letter calling on the European Union to end Israel’s military operation in Gaza, along with director Pedro Almodovar in July.

But their actions have sparked anger in top Hollywood executives, which has reportedly called their careers in to question. One top exec told the Hollywood Reporter that he was "furious at Javier and Penelope" and queried whether he would want to work with the couple again.

Academic’s research proves the value of gossip in society
Rumour, hearsay, tittle-tattle, scuttlebutt, scandal, dirt-whatever the term-gossip is usually considered a naughty indulgence, but what if it actually contributes to political and social processes?

University of Auckland academic Associate Professor Jennifer Frost has co-edited a book “When Private Talk Goes Public: Gossip in American History” that details the history of gossip, why gossip matters and how it can actually be useful in society.

Millie Elder-Holmes spoke through tears at Connor Morris' funeral as she made her final farewell to her boyfriend, Woman's Day reports.

Morris was laid to rest at Waikumete Crematorium Chapel in Glen Eden on Thursday last week, following his death in a street fight in the Auckland suburb of Massey.

Elder-Holmes sat beside the coffin during the service, reading from her cellphone when it was her turn to speak, Woman's Day reported.

PLUS: Southampton have £4.5million bid rejected for Leeds right back Sam Byram and West Brom are interested in West Ham winger Matt Jarvis

The summer transfer window is open, and agents and club representatives are plotting their next moves.

Get the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours from the Daily Mirror and plenty more newspapers and websites below.

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Manchester United are poised to make a £30m bid for Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels, 25, with £17m Ajax utility man Daley Blind a back-up option. (Star on Sunday)

And Blind admits it would be "hard to turn down" the chance to link up with former Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal at United. (Evening Standard)

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon has revealed he was interested in signing Ryan Gauld from Dundee United, but stalled because he felt the teenager was not yet ready for first team football. Gauld made a £3m move to Sporting Lisbon in summer. (Sun)

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Manchester United are weighing up a £50m move for Real Madrid winger Angel di Maria, 26. (Daily Star)

United boss Louis van Gaal also wants to link up with some of his former Netherlands charges, with Ajax defender Daley Blind, 24, and Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, thought to be prospective targets. (Evening Standard)

"I'm in the wrong town, I should be in Hollywood," growls Bob Dylan in Things Have Changed, the opening song of his two-hour show in Hamilton on Saturday night.

Indeed, the city's Claudelands Arena may seem an unusual choice for the only North Island concerts on the folk-rock legend's latest tour. But bringing the Don to the Tron turns out to be a winner for the fans who pack the 6000-seat venue.

Dylan and his crack five-piece band delve into his great songbook and the rich history of American music to deliver a focused and powerful set, which has a greater intimacy than his last visit to Auckland's larger Vector Arena in 2011.

Kenny Webster, 45, is set to host a charity night in aid of Zöe’s Place after raising substantial amounts of money for local charities in recent years

An Eston father determined to do all he can to help local charities is set to hold yet another fundraising evening.

Having began making a difference around three years ago, Kenny Webster, 45 has since raised into the thousands for a number of local causes through his very own charity entertainment nights.

Tuong Vy crowned Miss Vietnam Continents

Coming from HCM City, Tuong Vy beat out other beauties around the world, winning Miss Vietnam Continents 2014 in California, the US, on August 9.

The 20-year-old girl who was born in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, is 1m74 tall.

With all the exciting events going on this summer, the possibilities are practically endless. Here’s a look at what’s coming up this week, from August 11 to August 17. In the “Main Attractions” section, you’ll find the region’s biggest festivals, concerts and other events. “A Week’s Worth of Fun” offers ideas for close-to-home fun for the family most days of the week. Finally, “Ongoing Adventures” is your guide to museums, parks and other attractions ripe for a summer visit with your family. Enjoy the summer!

New Orleans takes a second art stroll, Veronica Russell leaves a gap, trumpeter Shamarr Allen gets roughed up, "Boyhood" gets five stars, and a subdude is remembered. Here are five headlines from the world of New Orleans entertainment this week (Aug. 4-10) in our Sunday Rewind.

Dirty Linen Night art stroll on Royal Street drew crowds in white, red in New Orleans

Cracks appear to be emerging in the breakfast show pairing of Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson, after Henderson apparently walked out on Sandilands during this morning’s broadcast.

The juvenile spat between the two erupted after Henderson, known to KIIS 1065 listeners as Jackie O, accused Sandilands of taking too many sick days.

"If you vomited in the car I don’t think you’d come to work either," protested Sandilands, before asking Henderson if she had "got the shits".

Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort of The Fault in Our Stars rode a victorious wave at the Teen Choice Awards.

The actors were honoured with several prizes at the fan-favorite extravaganza, including choice drama movie actor and breakout movie star for Elgort and choice drama and action movie actress for Divergent star Woodley.

The pair was also awarded the surfboard-shaped trophy for choice movie lip-lock for their Fault in Our Stars smooch.

I adore James Corden, and I bet you will, too.
Now if your mind went blank when you heard the 35-year-old Brit is the front-runner to replace Craig Ferguson at the helm of CBS’ “The Late, Late Show,” you are in good company.

But, please, trust me on this: If Mr. Corden gets the gig, you’re in for a treat. And even if someone else takes the chair when Mr. Ferguson departs in December, you’ll have found a bright new comedy star to follow.

Stephen Colbert still convincing members of Congress to go toe-to-toe

It would be a tough sell in any office: Hey, boss, between that very important meeting and Monday's very important vote, would you mind getting roasted on a mock news show?

But that's pretty much what happens when a press secretary on Capitol Hill has to persuade his boss to appear on "Better Know a District," the popular recurring segment on Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report."

Jerry Seinfeld doesn't do angst. His comedy may be born of the alienation that many - maybe even all - comedians feel. But in conversation, the 60-year-old comedian comes across as more craftsperson than crazy man. He approaches joke-telling with the care and thoughtful precision of a jokesmith, in the truest sense of the word: a gimlet-eyed professional calibrating and tuning each bit until it hums.

In the 16 years since his Emmy-winning sitcom went off the air, Seinfeld hasn't rested on his laurels. He's returned to his first love - stand-up - regularly working on his act in New York comedy clubs, and then taking it on the road, as with this current national tour, which runs through mid-October. He finally settled down, marrying and fathering three children. He co-wrote and starred in an animated film (2007's Bee Movie, in which he played a litigious honeybee). And he produced The Marriage Ref, a short-lived mashup of game show and reality television.

With precious few exceptions, the nominees in the Emmy comedy categories for lead acting prove that the more things change, the more they stay the same. There’s been remarkable stability in the male lead category the past three years, with four of the six nominees — Don Cheadle, Louis C.K., Matt LeBlanc and Jim Parsons — returning each year (and Parsons taking the prize three times in the past four years). It pays to be a member of the club, however, as the other two nominees — William H. Macy and Ricky Gervais — are well known to voters as former Emmy winners. In the lead actress category, Julia Louis-Dreyfus has dominated the past two years for her turn in HBO’s Veep. Her competition includes the women who won the category the previous two years (Melissa McCarthy and Edie Falco).

Bridget Christie walks a brave line, Sara Pascoe is on the rise, and a daring improv musical troupe put on a show of our critic's own devising

• Tom Lamont's Edinburgh theatre round-up

"Does this fat make me look fat?" Louis C.K. quipped Friday during the opening night of the Oddball Comedy and Curiosity Festival in Tampa.

The comedian is among two dozen on the tour's 21-date tour, which stops tonight in Atlanta.

If you can't go about your day without quick access to everything your favorite celebrities are up to, Microsoft has you covered.

We're not quite sure why, but Microsoft decided to release a brand-new app for iOS this weekend—and iOS only—that lets you "subscribe" to celebrities. In doing so, you set yourself up to receive personalized headlines, social media feeds, and all the other news you can handle regarding what said celebrity is up to.

The blue carpet wasn't the only place to catch your favorite stars at the Teen Choice Awards!

Twitter and Instagram were on fire tonight as all of our favorite celebs tweeted out their looks.

Taylor Swift made sure to get a picture with host Sarah Hyland and Odeya Rush!

At only 17 years old, Liam Martin has channeled the personas of dozens of Hollywood's leading ladies.

The impersonator has been getting worldwide attention thanks to his Instagram feed, where he mimics Shailene Woodley, Jennifer Lawrence, Kim Kardashian and other celebrities. On Saturday, the teenager revealed to TODAY his latest celebrity Instagram photo.

Last weekend, trainer Eric Guillot's horse 'Moreno' won the Whitney Handicap, just hours after another one of his horses collapsed and died on the track. Marisa Jacques reports, since that whirlwind day Guillot's become something of a celebrity at the Spa.

SARATOGA RACE COURSE -- Eric Guillot doesn't look or act like you're typical trainer, but he's risen to rock start status recently in Saratoga winning the Whitney with his horse Moreno.

"Oh it's been crazy its been crazy. I can't go anywhere lately it's been crazy, but it's been fun, can't get my voice back cause I been yapping yapping yapping to every fan," said Guillot.

LONDON — Scots are six weeks away from a referendum on independence from Britain, and they’re getting the hard sell from British rock stars, Olympic champions and a former captain of the starship Enterprise to keep the kingdom united.

Actress-TV personality Arlene Dahl is 89. Singer Eric Carmen is 65. Wrestler-actor Hulk Hogan is 61. Singer Joe Jackson is 60. Actress Viola Davis is 49. Actor Joe Rogan is 47. Actress Anna Gunn is 46. Rock guitarist Charlie Sexton is 46. Rap DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad (Lucy Pearl, A Tribe Called Quest) is 44. Actor Nigel Harman (“Downton Abbey”) is 41. Actor Chris Hemsworth is 31. Rapper Asher Roth is 29.

Celebrity doctor and radio host Dr Allan Ared charged after alleged assault of Hurstville Grove neighbour Tom Mitchell

A FORMER Sydney radio host allegedly punched his neighbour in the face after discovering grass clippings on his driveway.

Dr Allan Ared, an eye doctor and former co-host of 2GB’s All About Eyes, allegedly clenched a key inside his fist and struck Tom Mitchell, 31, on the cheek about 9pm on Saturday.

Former Vanity Fair Celebrity Journalist Looks for a Comeback

SAN FRANCISCO — For a time, in the 1990s, there were few celebrity journalists who lived quite as large as Vanity Fair’s Kevin Sessums. He smoked a joint with Heath Ledger in Prague. He interviewed Courtney Love while she soaked in a tub. He crawled into a bed with Cher.

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11 Aug 2014

Take a moment to look back and enjoy a montage of Robin Williams' best movie moments over the years from Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, Good Will Hunting, Patch Adams and Dead Poets Society.

Look back at Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams' Top 10 movies.

My time with Kim Kardashian: Hollywood is drawing to an end, as the game slowly starts to slide down the app chats. When I began, it was the #1 free app on Apple’s iOS, but now it’s #11, reflecting the short attention span of the average app consumer.

SACRAMENTO (AP) – With only a few weeks left in the legislative session, lawmakers are negotiating the extension and expansion of a Hollywood tax credit designed to keep film and television production in California.

Godzilla couldn't do it. Spidey couldn't do it. Tom Cruise couldn't do it. In the end, history may show that it took the combined forces of a gun-toting space raccoon, a talking tree and four crime-fighting turtles to finally break Hollywood's Great Summer Slump of 2014.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Christopher J. McFarland and Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz, co-owners of Red Granite Pictures, which produced “The Wolf of Wall Street,” are stalking someone bigger than that film’s hero, the stock hustler Jordan Belfort.

Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are reportedly facing a serious backlash from top Hollywood executives following their support for Gaza, which saw the couple sign an open letter condemning the actions of Israel as tantamount to "genocide".

Academic’s research proves the value of gossip in societyRumour, hearsay, tittle-tattle, scuttlebutt, scandal, dirt-whatever the term-gossip is usually considered a naughty indulgence, but what if it actually contributes to political and social processes?

Millie Elder-Holmes spoke through tears at Connor Morris' funeral as she made her final farewell to her boyfriend, Woman's Day reports.

PLUS: Southampton have £4.5million bid rejected for Leeds right back Sam Byram and West Brom are interested in West Ham winger Matt Jarvis

The summer transfer window is open, and agents and club representatives are plotting their next moves.

Get the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours from the Daily Mirror and plenty more newspapers and websites below.

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Manchester United are poised to make a £30m bid for Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels, 25, with £17m Ajax utility man Daley Blind a back-up option. (Star on Sunday)

And Blind admits it would be "hard to turn down" the chance to link up with former Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal at United. (Evening Standard)

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon has revealed he was interested in signing Ryan Gauld from Dundee United, but stalled because he felt the teenager was not yet ready for first team football. Gauld made a £3m move to Sporting Lisbon in summer. (Sun)

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Manchester United are weighing up a £50m move for Real Madrid winger Angel di Maria, 26. (Daily Star)

United boss Louis van Gaal also wants to link up with some of his former Netherlands charges, with Ajax defender Daley Blind, 24, and Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, thought to be prospective targets. (Evening Standard)

"I'm in the wrong town, I should be in Hollywood," growls Bob Dylan in Things Have Changed, the opening song of his two-hour show in Hamilton on Saturday night.

Kenny Webster, 45, is set to host a charity night in aid of Zöe’s Place after raising substantial amounts of money for local charities in recent years

Tuong Vy crowned Miss Vietnam Continents

Coming from HCM City, Tuong Vy beat out other beauties around the world, winning Miss Vietnam Continents 2014 in California, the US, on August 9.

The 20-year-old girl who was born in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, is 1m74 tall.

New Orleans takes a second art stroll, Veronica Russell leaves a gap, trumpeter Shamarr Allen gets roughed up, "Boyhood" gets five stars, and a subdude is remembered. Here are five headlines from the world of New Orleans entertainment this week (Aug. 4-10) in our Sunday Rewind.

Cracks appear to be emerging in the breakfast show pairing of Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson, after Henderson apparently walked out on Sandilands during this morning’s broadcast.

Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort of The Fault in Our Stars rode a victorious wave at the Teen Choice Awards.

I adore James Corden, and I bet you will, too.Now if your mind went blank when you heard the 35-year-old Brit is the front-runner to replace Craig Ferguson at the helm of CBS’ “The Late, Late Show,” you are in good company.

Stephen Colbert still convincing members of Congress to go toe-to-toe

Bridget Christie walks a brave line, Sara Pascoe is on the rise, and a daring improv musical troupe put on a show of our critic's own devising

• Tom Lamont's Edinburgh theatre round-up

"Does this fat make me look fat?" Louis C.K. quipped Friday during the opening night of the Oddball Comedy and Curiosity Festival in Tampa.

If you can't go about your day without quick access to everything your favorite celebrities are up to, Microsoft has you covered.

The blue carpet wasn't the only place to catch your favorite stars at the Teen Choice Awards!

At only 17 years old, Liam Martin has channeled the personas of dozens of Hollywood's leading ladies.

The impersonator has been getting worldwide attention thanks to his Instagram feed, where he mimics Shailene Woodley, Jennifer Lawrence, Kim Kardashian and other celebrities. On Saturday, the teenager revealed to TODAY his latest celebrity Instagram photo.

Last weekend, trainer Eric Guillot's horse 'Moreno' won the Whitney Handicap, just hours after another one of his horses collapsed and died on the track. Marisa Jacques reports, since that whirlwind day Guillot's become something of a celebrity at the Spa.

LONDON — Scots are six weeks away from a referendum on independence from Britain, and they’re getting the hard sell from British rock stars, Olympic champions and a former captain of the starship Enterprise to keep the kingdom united.

A FORMER Sydney radio host allegedly punched his neighbour in the face after discovering grass clippings on his driveway.

Former Vanity Fair Celebrity Journalist Looks for a Comeback

SAN FRANCISCO — For a time, in the 1990s, there were few celebrity journalists who lived quite as large as Vanity Fair’s Kevin Sessums. He smoked a joint with Heath Ledger in Prague. He interviewed Courtney Love while she soaked in a tub. He crawled into a bed with Cher.

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Academic’s research proves the value of gossip in society
Rumour, hearsay, tittle-tattle, scuttlebutt, scandal, dirt-whatever the term-gossip is usually considered a naughty indulgence, but what if it actually contributes to political and social processes?

I adore James Corden, and I bet you will, too.
Now if your mind went blank when you heard the 35-year-old Brit is the front-runner to replace Craig Ferguson at the helm of CBS’ “The Late, Late Show,” you are in good company.