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Entries in Julia Roberts (9)

Thursday
17Sep2009

'Valentine's Day' trailer debuts with all-star cast!

Are you ready for the next "Valentine's Day"? If you plan to take your date to a movie that weekend, why not try Garry Marshall's new romantic comedy, which debuts Feb. 12, 2010 and features an all-star cast?

A teaser for the romance has debuted online, and while it doesn't give us much story, it obviously puts big emphasis on all the big names it features. It's a goal this preview reaches successfully.

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Monday
20Jul2009

Viola Davis may join Roberts in 'Eat, Pray, Love'

Oscar-nominated actress Viola Davis is in talks to star alongside Julia Roberts and Richard Jenkins in Ryan Murphy's upcoming "Eat, Pray, Love."

Based on the memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert, the story follows a married woman (Roberts) who sets out to discover herself after realizing the life she's leading is not really the life she wants.

The Hollywood Reporter says Davis would play Delia, the main character's best friend. Jenkins is set to play a Texan whom she will encounter on her trip as well. At one stage, Javier Bardem was also attached to star.

Davis recently scored an Oscar nomination for her strong performance in "Doubt." Some of her other credits include "Nights in Rodanthe," "State of Play" and "Madea Goes to Jail."

Monday
29Jun2009

Topher Grace, Emma Roberts board 'Valentine's Day'

Emma Roberts joins her aunt Julia Roberts in Valentine's Day

Topher Grace, Emma Roberts and Hector Elizondo have joined Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Garner, Shirley MacLaine, Bradley Cooper and Ashton Kutcher in "Valentine's Day."

Directed by Gary Marshall ("The Princess Diaries," "Runaway Bride") from a script by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein, the film follows 10 Los Angeles people whose lives intersect on Valentine's Day.

The Hollywood Reporter says Grace plays a mailroom worker who dates Hathaway's character. Roberts is on-board as a teenager trying to sleep with her boyfriend. Elizondo plays MacLaine's husband.

Wow, what a cast! Roberts recenty starred in "Hotel for Dogs." As for Grace, the "That '70s Show" alumnus will soon be seen in "Young Americans." Hector Elizondo's credits include "Chicago Hope," "Monk" and "The Princess Diaries" series.

Monday
08Jun2009

Javier Bardem gears up to 'Eat, Pray, Love'

Javier Bardem will star in Eat, Pray, LoveJavier Bardem is in talks to join Julia Roberts and Richard Jenkins in Ryan Murphy's upcoming "Eat, Pray, Love," based on the memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert.

The story follows a married woman who sets out to discover herself after realizing the life she's leading is not really the life she wants.

Variety says Bardem would play Felipe, a man the lead character falls in love with. Jenkins is set to play a Texan whom she will encounter on her trip as well.

Oscar winner Bardem recently joined negotiations to star in Oliver Stone's "Wall Street 2." As for Jenkins, he's got "Waiting for Forever" and "Dear John" coming up in the near future.

I'm not necessarily the biggest Roberts fans, but with Jenkins and Bardem on board, this one starts to look a tad more interesting.

Wednesday
15Apr2009

Richard Jenkins joins Roberts to 'Eat, Pray, Love'

Richard Jenkins stars alongside Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love

Richard Jenkins, one of my favorite actors today, has joined Julia Robters in Columbia Pictures' big-screen adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert best-selling novel "Eat, Pray, Love." The story follows a married woman who sets out to discover herself after realizing the life she's leading is not really the life she wants.

According to Variety, Jenkins is set to play a Texan whom the lead character will encounter. Ryan Murphy, the guy behind "Nip/Tuck," wrote the screenplay and will direct the project. As for the wonderful Jenkins, who really stunned me in "The Visitor" last year, he's got "Waiting for Forever" and "Dear John" coming up in the near future.

Tuesday
17Mar2009

This week's new movie releases - March 20, 2009

We're only looking at three wide releases this week: Tony Gilroy's "Duplicity" with Clive Owen and Julia Roberts, "I Love You, Man" with Paul Rudd and Jason Segel, and Alex Proyas' thriller "Knowing" with Nicholas Cage:

KNOWING

Synopsis: In 1958, as part of the dedication ceremony for a new elementary school, a group of students is asked to draw pictures to be stored in a time capsule. But one mysterious girl fills her sheet of paper with rows of apparently random numbers instead.

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Tuesday
10Mar2009

Check out five new 'Duplicity' clips

One film I am really looking forward to this month is Tony Gilroy's "Duplicity," due in theaters March 20, 2009.

In the movie, two corporate spies decide to work together by pulling a huge con on their respective bosses, who happen to be in a ruthless war over a new product.

"Duplicity" stars Clive Owen, Julia Roberts, Tom Wilkinson and Paul Giamatti, and what I've seen of the movie so far really left me wanting to see more.

Five brand-new clips recently popped up on the Web, and you can check them out right after the jump. Most of what you'll see in the footage deals with Owen and Roberts trying to outsmart each other.

Gilroy last directed "Michael Clayton," a film I thoroughly enjoyed. His credits also include the screenplays for the "Bourne" flicks and upcoming thriller "State of Play."

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Monday
09Mar2009

Julia Roberts to produce 'Jesus Henry Christ'

Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts will produce Dennis Lee's upcoming comedy "Jesus Henry Christ."

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the film is based on Lee's award-winning short film. Lee is writing the adaptation and will helm the project.

The plot centers on Henry James Hermin, a boy who's raised by a left-wing feminist and embarks on a mission to find his father by following a series of Post-Its stuck around town.

Lee recently made his directorial feature debut with "Fireflies in the Garden," a drama opening in limited release June 19, 2009.

Roberts will next be seen alongside Clive Owen in "Duplicity." She last starred in "Charlie Wilson's War."

Wednesday
26Nov2008

Trailer radar: 'Duplicity'

After making his directorial debut with the excellent George Clooney vehicle "Michael Clayton," writer-director Tony Gilroy returns with "Duplicity," starring Clive Owen and Julia Roberts.

In the movie, two corporate spies decide to work together by pulling a huge con on their respective bosses (Tom Wilkinson and Paul Giamatti), who happen to be in a ruthless war over a new product.

As you can see in the preview after the jump, "Duplicity" looks like a project full of twists and comedic situations, complete with a promising all-star cast.

Whether Owen and Roberts end up sharing a credible, delicious chemistry remains to be seen, but for now, this trailer made me want to see a lot more. "Duplicity" opens March 20, 2009.

Let me know what you think of this entertaining trailer just below.

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