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Entries in Jeremy Renner (5)

Wednesday
17Feb2010

Jeremy Renner to board 'Battleship'?

DateWednesday, February 17, 2010 at 8:20PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Actor Jeremy Renner is nominated for an Academy Award for his extraordinary performance in "The Hurt Locker," and now, the guy's also in talks to star in Peter Berg's big upcoming adventure "Battleship."

A recent Reuters news article about Oscar nominees revealed this information. It also points out Renner will shoot a film titled "Raven" soon. It's a period thriller that also has Ewan McGregor attached to it.

But hey, Renner is no stranger to acting, because his credits include "28 Weeks Later," "North Country," "S.W.A.T.," TV's "The Unusuals" and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.

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Sunday
03Jan2010

National Society of Film Critics Awards 2009

DateSunday, January 3, 2010 at 11:27PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

The National Society of Film Critics liks 'Hurt Locker;' 'Up in the Air' nowhere to be seen

The 2009 awards season is not over yet. The National Society of Film Critics picked their winners for the year that is now history, and the big winner is "The Hurt Locker," which won best film and best director for Kathryn Bigelow.

Jeremy Renner also won best actor for his strong performance in "Locker." Yolande Moreau was voted best actress for her role in "Seraphine." Meanwhile, Mo’Nique was named best supporting actress for "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire."

Christoph Waltz ("Inglourious Basterds") tied with Paul Schneider ("Bright Star") for the award for best supporting actor. Joel and Ethan Coen won the best screenplay prize for "A Serious Man."

Also, Christian Berger was voted best cinematographer for "The White Ribbon," while Nelson Lowry took home the award for best production design for "Fantastic Mr. Fox." "The Beaches of Agnes" won best non-fiction film.

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Monday
21Dec2009

Chicago Film Critics Association Awards 2009

DateMonday, December 21, 2009 at 1:35PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

The Hurt Locker wins in Chicago

Kathryn Bigelow's "The Hurt Locker" emerged as the big winner as the Chicago Film Critics Association picked the best films of 2009. "The Hurt Locker" won best film, and Bigelow was named best director.

"Locker" also took home the award for best original screenplay for Mark Boal, and Barry Ackroyd picked up the award for best cinematography for the war drama. Lead Jeremy Renner was voted best actor.

Carey Mulligan was named best actress for "An Education," while Christoph Waltz won the award for best supporting actor in "Inglourious Basterds." Mo’Nique won best supporting actress ("Precious").

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Friday
18Dec2009

Las Vegas Film Critics Awards 2009

DateFriday, December 18, 2009 at 3:45PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Las Vegas Film Critics Awards 2009

The Las Vegas Film Critics Society picked its best of 2009 this week, and Kathryn Bigelow's war drama "The Hurt Locker" was vited best film of the year. Bigelow also won another best director award.

I already lost count on how many awards the film has been taking home recently, but "The Hurt Locker" also won the best actor award for Jeremy Renner, and the best cinematography prize for Barry Ackroyd.

It doesn't end there though, because "Hurt Locker" also won best editing for Bob Murawski. Meanwhile, Gabourey Sidibe was voted best actress for her role in "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire."

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Thursday
30Jul2009

Midweek film news web roundup: McConaughey & Mendes head 'Southbound;' Renner heads to 'Town'

DateThursday, July 30, 2009 at 2:13AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Updated on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 9:07PM by Registered CommenterFranck Tabouring

Here's what you need to know in terms of the latest film news on July 30, 2009:

• Matthew McConaughey and Eva Mendes may star in Jonathan Jakubowicz's upcoming indie flick "Southbound." Peter Craig wrote the script, about a border patrol officer who risks his life and career by accepting a bribe from a gorgeous Mexican woman. (Variety)

• Jeremy Renner ("The Hurt Locker") is attached to join Ben Affleck's "The Town," the big-screen adaptation of Chuck Hogan's novel "The Prince of Thieves." Jon Hamm and Rebecca Hall also star in the film, about a thief who falls in love with the manager (Hall) of the bank he recently robbed. (THR)

• Joseph Kosinski, the director of "Tron Legacy," will direct "Oblivion," an action flick based on his own concept. The story follows an injured solider sent to a damaged planet to destroy the remains of a primitive alien race. Things change when he runs into a mysterious stranger. (THR)

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