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30 September 2008 1:01 PM, PDT | From cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news

The new issue of TV Guide has William Petersen talking about his imminent departure from CSI. He's being replaced by the great Laurence Fishburne. But the interesting thing is that in the process of saying goodbyes to his audience, Petersen also dropped a few hints about the possibility of a CSI movie. When asked if the next step for his career was returning to movies, Petersen said, "If this was about going off and making films, I'd stay on CSI. I'd love to see us make a CSI film." His implication there, it would seem, is that if he'd stuck around they might be putting together a CSI feature. In fact, it sounds like the possibility of making a movie is one of the reasons they aren't killing him off. He says, "That's the other reason Grissom isn't going to die of a brain tumor." I've never watched an episode

23 September 2008 2:18 PM, PDT | From MovieBlog.Ugo.com | See recent Ugo MovieBlog news

The topic of torture is a hot-button issue in today’s America, with the legality of waterboarding and the tales of abuse at Guantanamo Bay bringing man’s inhumanity to man into the public eye like never before. Torture has also been a moneymaker in films, with the Saw franchise milking five installments out of the grisly pleasure of the act. So we were somewhat surprised that Tortured, a new film with a fairly A-list cast including Laurence Fishburne, Jon Cryer and Cole Hauser went directly to DVD. Directed by Nolan Lebovitz, whose only previous credit was 2003’s gynecological comedy Dr. Benny, Tortured most certainly didn’t deserve the direct-to-video treatment – read on.

22 September 2008 5:04 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actor Laurence Fishburne has praised William Petersen since replacing his character on hit U.S. TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - because he raised standards for television.

Petersen - one of the show's original cast members - is set to leave his post as crime investigator Gil Grissom, though he will remain an executive producer on the series.

His absence is marked by Fishburne's debut in the show's forthcoming 10th season next month.

Presenting an award at Sunday's 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, Petersen said: "I'm honoured to hand over the keys to the lab to a wonderful actor and a new friend, Mister Laurence Fishburne."

The actor responded by humbly adding: "Thank you Billy, I just hope I can live up to the high standards you've set not only for the first CSI series but for the many CSI series that have followed in your footsteps."

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22 September 2008 12:24 AM, PDT | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

The men left all the color to the ladies on the red carpet at the Emmys last night, keeping it tame in their dapper suits and tuxes. True to form, the Entourage boys walked and posed together, while Jeremy Piven and John Krasinski held their own with their hands in their pockets. Diddy hammed it up as usual, and Patrick Dempsey, Jon Hamm, and Neil Patrick Harris added just a little more dreaminess to the equation. Mark Wahlberg took a break from his newborn baby boy to hit the red carpet. While most of them played it safe this time around, bonus points all around to the guys for successfully putting their handsome selves together. To see tons (we're talking hundreds) more photos including Jon Hamm, Christian Slater, David Boreanaz and so many others just read more. Mark Wahlberg Michael C. Hall John Krasinski Tim Robbins Kevin Dillon Jon Cryer

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21 September 2008 7:05 AM, PDT | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

Oprah wowed in red as she opened the show after the cool What's my line? clip but unfortunately following her was the reality hosts talking about nothing. It was almost as uncomfortable as watching Ricky Gervais ask for his Emmy back from Steve Carell. Yes it was funny but I was getting a bit worried that Steve was going to cry or beat the crap out of him. Other quick thoughts: Steve Martin, Genius. Josh Groban, surprisingly cool! Neil Patrick Harris and Kristin Chenoweth, favorite presenting couple. Cruel joke that was perfect — making reality TV host category wait until after the commercial break to see who won. Desperate Housewives all dolled up. Yay Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin and Mad Men! Click here for all the winners from last night. As for next year, let's hope the Emmys settle on one host since this year's group was like an experiment gone bad.

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29 August 2008 12:07 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actor Paul Reubens has denied reports he will make a return to TV opposite Laurence Fishburne in hit U.S. show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

The Pee-wee Herman star was rumoured to have been recruited by Fishburne after the actor was cast in the series to replace William Petersen earlier this month.

A source tells the National Enquirer that Fishburne wanted Reubens "to play... a psychopathic killer after something goes horribly wrong in his life," in a bid to help the actor revive his career, adding, "The only person who can possibly reach him is Fishburne."

But Reubens' spokesperson Carrie Byalick has denied the reports, telling WENN: "That story is false."

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24 August 2008 8:27 AM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news

Yes folks it’s that time of the week! Once again we troll through the overlooked movie news to give you a fully comprehensive overview of what’s been happening in Hollywood.

This week:

Nicolas Cage decides to Kick Ass, every-one’s favorite Journeyman Kevin McKidd may be a Highlander, Ben Affleck Extract’s something for Mike Judge, Samuel L. Jackson eyes Red Tails for George Lucas and The Sweeney gets shafted by the British Film Industry.

1. Nicolas Cage, Aaron Johnson and Lyndsy Fonseca have signed on to Matthew Vaughn’s adaptation of the Mark Millar comic book Kick Ass. According to The Hollywood Reporter the plot:

“…centers on a high school dweeb named Dave Lizewski who decides to become a superhero even though he has no athletic ability or coordination. Things change when he eventually runs into real bad guys with real weapons.Johnson plays title character, while Fonseca

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21 August 2008 12:10 AM, PDT | From Rope Of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news

Lily Allen gets into a brawl! Dave Matthews Band loses a member. Good news for Christina Applegate. James Franco way too serious for Gucci! Plus news on Jessica Simpson, Chris Kattan and more! Lily Allen gets into a street fight! [Aunews] Portia saya married life is "amazing"! Well, the 1st day anyways. [USMag] Good news for Christina Applegate! "I'm definitely not going to die from breast cancer!" [USMag] Kerry Washington isn't a homewrecker. [SS] Donnie Wahlberg's wife files for divorce. [Hs] Rob Thomas talks about a Veronica Mars movie. [Gmmr] Laurence Fishburne signs on with "CSI". [Z2I] Heath Ledger's daughter receives a large check from his co-stars! [Nydn] James Franco for Gucci?!

[Yt] After only 8 weeks Chris Kattan and his wife, Sunshine Tutt, split! [Fox] LeRoi Moore from the Dave Matthews Band dies. [Ew] Pat Green gets knocked out on stage by flying beer can! [Cp] Jessisa Simpson is the new spokesperson for Stampede Light Plus. [USMag] If you have a

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19 August 2008 11:23 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Laurence Fishburne has officially joined the cast of “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” after the departure of Actor William Petersen last season. Petersen continues as an executive producer of the show. Fishburne will first appear in the ninth episode of the upcoming “CSI” season. Variety reports that he will star as a former pathologist turned college lecturer who focuses on why people turn violent, including traits he’s disturbed to find in himself. The character joins the Las Vegas Crime Lab as a Level 1 CSI after assisting in a murder investigation. “CSI” Executive Producers Carol Mendelsohn and Naren Shankar said Fishburne topped their “dream list.” John Malkovich and Kurt Russell were also considered for the part. “He is a powerful and intense actor, with an [...]

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19 August 2008 10:38 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

In a move apparently aimed at protecting CBS's most lucrative franchise, William Petersen, who's leaving CSI: Crime Scene Investigation this season is being replaced by film star Laurence Fishburne, the network announced Monday. It said that Fishburne will be introduced on a forthcoming show as a college professor/criminologist who studies the reasons people turn to crime and who is asked to consult on a case with the CSI team. He is subsequently asked to join up with them.

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18 August 2008 12:00 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Latest: Actor Laurence Fishburne has won the casting war to replace William Petersen in the hit U.S. TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Fishburne - who was said to be battling for the role with legendary screen star John Malkovich - will play a forensics scientist in the series.

The actor said in a statement: "I am elated and delighted to be joining the cast of CSI," adding his new work will be a "wonderful collaboration".

Show executive producers Carol Mendelsohn and Naren Shankar said in a joint statement: "Without hesitation, we said (to CBS bosses) Laurence Fishburne (should take the part). He is a powerful and intense actor, with an incredible range."

Petersen has been with the series since its 2000 debut and will remain an executive producer on the show.

Fishburne will be introduced in the show's forthcoming 10th season, set to debut in October.

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11 August 2008 3:57 AM, PDT | From Rope Of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news

One movie I did not like was Emilio Estevez's Bobby. As a film I thought Estevez managed to tell a story of a large amount of people I didn't care one bit about, that is outside of Lawrence Fishburne and his kitchen staff and a performance by Freddy Rodriguez that went largely ignored even though I thought it was one of the best performances of 2006 (not like there were a ton to choose from anyway). Then again, there wasn't a ton of love for the film one way or another as the Rotten Tomatoes score reads a pitiful 44%. Basically, it's just too bad a film about such an amazing man was limited to the stories of a bunch of inconsequential people. I understood Estevez's goal, and it was a good idea, it just wasn't executed all that well. The role of Bobby Kennedy also played a small role in

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7 August 2008 12:34 AM, PDT | From NYPost.com | See recent New York Post news

Playing himself in "Elegy" wasn't as easy for Charlie Rose as it looks on screen. "It was all scripted," the talk-show host laughed after the Cinema Society premiere on Tuesday. His questions to a horny literature professor played by Ben Kingsley were a lot shorter than in real life. At the after-party at Socialista, Penelope Cruz wore a low-cut dress showing off the "perfect breasts" Kingsley admires in the movie. Also toasting co-stars Dennis Hopper, Patricia Clarkson, Debbie Harry and director Isabel Coixet were Laurence Fishburne,

1 August 2008 6:08 PM, PDT | From MovieMaker.com | See recent Movie Maker news

Othello director Oliver Parker trims about 50 percent of the text, delivering an audience-friendly two-hour running time without muddling the play’s clear plotting. His script severely restricts the dialogue entrusted to Desdemona (played by Irène Jacob) and handicaps Laurence Fishburne, who exudes hearty sexual swagger and adopts a rich, almost Caribbean accent, but pentameters are alien to an actor more at home in the expletive-ridden worlds of 1990s thrillers like King of New York.

18 July 2008 9:59 PM, PDT | From NYPost.com | See recent New York Post news

Katie Couric is keeping her anchor chair at the "CBS Evening News" - at least for now.

"We have no plans to part company any time soon," Couric told TV critics in La yesterday via satellite.

"There were a lot of speculative pieces that I think got spun out of control - and clearly when you work for an organization, you have ongoing discussions," she said.

"But I am very committed to the people here and very committed to the product."

Rumors about Couric's imminent departure have been flying for months as her third-place newscast continues to struggle for viewers.

By SEAN DALY

16 July 2008 9:01 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Hollywood stars Laurence Fishburne and John Malkovich have been considered as replacements for William Petersen in hit U.S. TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Petersen - one of the show's original cast members - is set to leave his post as crime investigator Gil Grisson midway through the current season, it was announced on Tuesday.

According to U.S. reports, Fishburne and Malkovich are both in competition to take on the role.

A spokesperson for the show tells the New York Post, "It's not the end of the show. There's a lot of good stuff coming up. We're looking for a high-profile person to come in (to replace Petersen) as a CSI."

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16 July 2008 12:42 AM, PDT | From NYPost.com | See recent New York Post news

CBS is eyeing John Mal kovich or Laurence Fishburne to replace William Petersen on "CSI."

Petersen, who's played Gil Grissom since the show's inception, is leaving in midseason.

Both Malkovich and Fishburne are considered leading candidates to take his place, sources say.

"It's all under discussion," says a production source.

Petersen isn't leaving the show completely; he's expected to return from time-to-time, perhaps as early as the show's 200th episode in April, CBS officials said yesterday.

"It's not the end of the show. There's a lot of good stuff coming up," a show spokeswoman said yesterday.

By MICHAEL STARR

19 May 2008 5:08 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

The Matrix star Laurence Fishburne is set to bring best-selling book The Alchemist to the big screen - directing and starring in a new Hollywood adaptation.

Fishburne has teamed up with movie mogul Harvey Weinstein to get the $60 million (GBP30 million) project into production.

The tome, by Paul Coehlo, which has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 67 languages, focuses on the story of a shepherd boy who travels across the Egyptian desert in search of treasure, but meets an alchemist who teaches him the meaning of life.

And Weinstein believes the movie's themes could help heal rifts between the Western world and the Middle East.

Speaking at the Cannes Film Festival, he says, "It is a book I have been truly inspired by and I have agreed to personally produce it. The Alchemist is simple and spiritual, and the screenplay will reflect that. The book means so much to people on a spiritual level yet there is also a great love story in it. It is an incredibly moving, emotional story.

"I think this story will act as a bridge to the Middle East. In the Middle East, the book has been an overwhelming success. That is a world that we need to know more about an extend a bridge to. This movie could be a healer in that region, bringing the West and the East together, especially the Middle East."

Fishburne is set to play the alchemist of the title, and Weinstein is keen to cast Penelope Cruz in his latest project: "One way or another I'm finding a part for Penelope Cruz."

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19 May 2008 4:55 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Laurence Fishburne is to star in, direct and produce a movie version of Paulo Coelho's bestselling 1988 novel The Alchemist.

Harvey Weinstein confirmed at Cannes that he will co-produce the adaptation, which tells the story of a young Spanish shepherd who meets an alchemist during a quest to find hidden treasure in the Egyptian pyramids.

Fishburne, who has been struggling to get the film off the ground since 2003, said: "This is a special project that now has a special team behind . . .

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14 May 2008 5:04 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Patrick Stewart and Laurence Fishburne will go head-to-head for the Best Actor award at the annual Tony Awards in New York next month.

The ceremony will see stage actors, directors and performances compete for America's annual top theatre awards, which will be hosted by Whoopi Goldberg on 7 June at the famous Radio City Music Hall.

Star Trek legend Stewart and Fishburne have been nominated alongside British actors Ben Daniels, Mark Rylance and Rufus Sewell.

The female leads battling it out for Best Stage Actress include Eve Best, Deanna Dunagan, Kate Fleetwood, S. Epatha Merkerson and Amy Morton.

The coveted Best Play Award nominations are August: Osage County, Rock 'n' Roll, The Seafarer, and The 39 Steps.

Musical favourites Grease and Gypsy are also up for gongs in the Best Musical Revival category, and Shakespeare's Macbeth and comedy Boeing-Boeing will be competing for the Best Play Revival award.

Best Director For A Play nominees are Maria Aitken for The 39 Steps, Conor McPherson for The Seafarer, Anna D. Shapiro for August: Osage County, and Matthew Warchus for Boeing-Boeing.

Other categories featuring at the 2008 Tony Awards include Best Costume, Best Lighting Design, Best Sound, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations.

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