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Entries in Sean Penn (13)

Tuesday
16Jun2009

Sean Penn's had enough; leaves two projects

In an effort to devote more time to his private life, Oscar winner Sean Penn has dropped out of two big projects: "Cartel" and "The Three Stooges."

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Penn already announced he's not going to be available to play the parts. It's not clear how long he'll take a break from acting, but the trades say it could last up to a year, if not longer.

Penn was set to star in "Cartel," Asger Leth's drama about a man who embarks on a dangerous mission to protect his son after his wife is killed in the world of Mexican cartels. Penn will be replaced by someone else.

The second project is Peter and Bobby Farrelly's "The Three Stooges," which also stars Jim Carrey and Benicio Del Toro. No word yet on what the Farrellys plan on doing - recast the role or postpone the film all together.

Whatever the specific reason for Penn's departure, let him take a break. Plus, he's got two projects already in post-production: "The Tree of Life" and "Fair Game." He'll be back, I'm sure...

Wednesday
25Mar2009

Daily news dose: Vanessa Redgrave joins 'Robin Hood;' Sean Penn boards 'Stooges'

Here's your dose of film news for March 25, 2009:

• Vanessa Redgrave is the latest to join Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood," which also stars Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand and Alan Doyle. Redgrave is set to play Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, King John's mom. Lea Seydoux is now also part of the cast. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Sean Penn is set to play Larry in Peter and Bobby Farrelly's "The Three Stooges," and Jim Carrey is in talks to play Curly. Also, MGM is trying to get Benicio Del Toro to play Moe. The Farrelly bros. also wrote the script and will shoot the whole thing in the fall. Expect it in theaters next year. (Variety)

• Cameron Diaz is in talks to star in "Swingles," a comedy written by Duncan Birmingham. The Hollywood Reporter says the flick "focuses on a man and woman whose respective best friends meet and fall in love, leaving them without a wingman/woman for the first time in their adult lives."

• The Winter Olympics rule, and that's why we will have to wait for the Oscars a little longer next year. Yep, the 82nd annual Academy Awards will be presented March 7, 2010. Nominations ballots will be mailed Dec. 28, 2009. Nominations will be announced Feb. 2. (Variety)

Tuesday
10Mar2009

Sean Penn may board Universal's 'Cartel'

Oscar-winning filmmaker Sean Penn is in negotiations to star in Universal's upcoming drama "Cartel."

According to Variety, the plot follows Ed Marker, who embarks on a dangerous mission to protect his son after his wife is killed in the world of Mexican cartels.

Asger Leth ("Ghosts of Cité Soleil") is directing a script by Peter Craig. The trade said the project was originally planned as a remake of "La scorta," a 1993 Italian flick.

Penn was last seen in "Milk," for which he received an Oscar. He's got several other projects in development, including Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life" and possibly Doug Liman's Valerie Plame drama "Fair Game."

"Cartel" may head into production this summer. The project marks Leth's feature film debut.

Sunday
22Feb2009

LIVE coverage: 81st Annual Academy Awards

Here are the results from the 81st Annual Academy Awards. Winners are marked in red.

Best Picture
'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'
'Frost/Nixon'
'Milk'
'The Reader'
'Slumdog Millionaire'

Best Director
Danny Boyle for 'Slumdog Millionaire'
Stephen Daldry for 'The Reader'
David Fincher for 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'
Ron Howard for 'Frost/Nixon'
Gus Van Sant for 'Milk'

Best Actor
Richard Jenkins for 'The Visitor'
Frank Langella for 'Frost/Nixon'
Sean Penn for 'Milk'
Brad Pitt for 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'
Mickey Rourke for 'The Wrestler'

Click to read more ...

Sunday
25Jan2009

15th Annual Screen Actors Awards

Here are the winners of the 15th Annual Screen Actors Awards:

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Tina Fey for "30 Rock"

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Alec Baldwin for "30 Rock"

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
The cast of "30 Rock"

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Kate Winslet for "The Reader"

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
fHugh Laurie for "House"

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Sally Field for "Brothers and Sisters"

Click to read more ...

Monday
05Jan2009

National Society of Film Critics picks 'Bashir'

The National Society of Film Critics picked Ari Folman's animated feature "Vals im Bashir" (Waltz with Bashir) as the best film of the year. Runners-up were Mike Leigh's "Happy-Go-Lucky" and Pixar's animated film "WALL-E."

Mike Leigh also won the awards for best director and best screenplay for "Lucky," while Sally Hawkins won best actres and Eddie Marsan took home best supporting actor.

In the best actor category, Sean Penn emerged as the winner for "Milk," beating Mickey Rourke and Clint Eastwood. Hanna Schygulla was named best supporting actress for her role in "The Edge of Heaven."

Also among the winners were James Marsh, whose "Man on Wire" won best non-fiction film, and Anthony Dod Mantle, who won best cinematographer for "Slumdog Millionaire."

Thursday
18Dec2008

'Doubt' scores five SAG nominations

"Doubt" led the Screen Actors Guild Award nominations Thursday with five, followed by "Milk" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," which each scored three.

Meryl Streep received a nomination for best lead actress, as did Anne Hathaway for "Rachel Getting Married," Angelina Jolie for "Changeling," Melissa Leo for "Frozen River" and Kate Winslet for "Revolutionary Road."

Also scoring a nomination for "Doubt" was Philip Seymour Hoffman in the category for best supporting actor. He will compete against Heath Ledger, Josh Brolin, Robert Downey Jr. and Dev Patel.

Competing for the best lead actor award are Richard Jenkins for "The Visitor," Frank Langella for "Frost/Nixon," Sean Penn for "Milk," Brad Pitt for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and Mickey Rourke for "The Wrestler."

In the category for best supporting actress, Viola Davis and Amy Adams both received nominations for "Doubt." Other nominees included Kate Winslet for "The Reader," Penelope Cruz for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" and Taraji P. Henson for "Benjamin Button."

The following films received a nomination for best ensemble cast: "Doubt," "Frost/Nixon," "Milk," "Slumdog Millionaire" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."

If you dig TV series, click here for the complete list of nominees.

Thursday
18Dec2008

Dallas film critics cheer for 'Slumdog'

The Dallas-Forth Worth Film Critics Association named Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" as the best film of 2008. Boyle also received the award for best director.

Sean Penn won best actor for "Milk," while Dustin Lance Black took home best screenplay. Heath Ledger was named best supporting actor for "The Dark Knight."

In the category for best actress, Anne Hathaway walked away as the winner, while Viola Davis received the prize for best supporting actress for "Doubt."

Wally Pfister was named best cinematographer for "The Dark Knight." "WALL-E" won best animated feature.

Other winners included "Tell No One," which won best foreign language film, and "Man on Wire," voted best documentary.

Wednesday
17Dec2008

Southeastern film critics pick 'Milk'

The Southeastern Film Critics Association named Gus Van Sant's "Milk" the best film of 2008. The film also won best original screenplay for Dustin Lance Black and best actor for Sean Penn.

Anne Hathaway was named best actress for "Rachel Getting Married," while Penelope Cruz won best supporting actress for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."

Meanwhile, Heath Ledger received the best supporting actor award for "The Dark Knight." Danny Boyle won best director for "Slumdog Millionaire," which also won best adapted screenplay for Simon Beaufoy.

Other winners included "WALL-E," which received the prize for best animated film; "Man on Wire," which picked up best documentary; and "Let the Right One In," which was named best foreign language film.

Tuesday
16Dec2008

San Francisco film critics love 'Milk'

The San Francisco Film Critics Circle picked Gus Van Sant's drama "Milk" as the best film of 2008. "Milk" also won best screenplay for Dustin Lance Black, best director for Van Sant and best actor for Sean Penn as the titular character.

In the best actor category, Penn tied with Mickey Rourke, who also won the award for his performance in Darren Aronofsky's acclaimed sports drama "The Wrestler."

The award for best adapted screenplay went to Peter Morgan for "Frost/Nixon." Meanwhile, Wally Pfister picked up the prize for best cinematography for "The Dark Knight."

Winning yet another award, Sally Hawkins was named best actress for "Happy-Go-Lucky," while Heath Ledger won best supporting actor. Marisa Tomei received the best supporting actress prize for "The Wrestler."

"Let the Right One In" won best foreign language film, while "My Winnipeg" took home best documentary.