Phillip Noyce

Bill Hunter dies at 71; prolific Australian actor

2011-05-28 00:00:00

Bill Hunter, the archetypal working-class Australian of a multitude of movies including the quirky trio "Muriel's Wedding," "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" and "Strictly Ballroom" died of cancer May 21 in a Melbourne hospice, his...

Fall TV season: Watch sneak previews of ABC dramas 'Revenge,' and 'Good Christian Belles' [Video]

2011-05-17 16:36:14

FX orders two new drama series, adds one to cast of 'Damages'

2009-10-01 16:34:14

Movie review: Jolie is worth her 'Salt'

2010-07-23 00:00:00

"Salt" the film and Evelyn Salt the character are perpetually in motion and that's a good thing for its own sake and because it keeps audiences from dwelling on how unapologetically preposterous the plot in question is. And really, who goes to summer...

What movies are the next Oscar front-runners?

2010-03-12 16:33:25

All with a dash of drama

2004-02-19 00:00:00

It was a balmy winter night, just a hint of wind, creating a near-perfect twinkling sky. Everything was at one inside the romantic enclave of Whitley Heights, a mere pillow's throw from Hollywood Boulevard and the adrenaline-injected 101 Freeway. For...

Tina Fey inks 4-year pact with Universal TV: 'Could not let her get away' sez NBC's Bob Greenblatt

2012-09-26 01:05:12

Tina Fey is sticking with NBCUniversal. The "30 Rock" executive producer/star has signed a four-year overall deal with Universal Television that will keep her at the conglom hatching new TV shows in which she may choose to act. The deal keeps Fey at the...

'Mary and Martha' tackles malaria: Noyce pic stars Swank, Blethyn

2012-07-17 21:45:13

LONDON -- Hilary Swank and Brenda Blethyn are to star in "Mary and Martha," a 90-minute telepic commissioned by the BBC, written by Richard Curtis and made by Working Title Television and HBO. Helmed by Phillip Noyce, story focuses on Mary (Swank) and...

Freshman dramas opt for full scores: Road to the Emmys 2012: Creative Arts - Music

2012-06-08 21:45:10

Among the crucial decisions in the weeks leading up to the debut of a drama series are those dealing with music: Choosing a composer and deciding on the musical style that fits best. This season's freshmen entries included three shows for which a dramatic...

Tom Payne rides 'Luck' to big time

2012-02-16 06:45:00

Tom Payne pulls off playing a jockey in HBO's "Luck," but the British actor says he won't be making a career change any time soon. "I value my health too much," Payne told me during a recent phone interview, laughing. "Jockeys—it's so difficult ......

Review: Payback is pretty in ABC's 'Revenge'

2011-09-21 12:13:00

I dismissed the sudsy new prime-time thriller “Revenge” (9 p.m. Wednesday, ABC; 3 stars) when I watched its pilot over the summer, but I was too quick to judge. It’s terrifically trashy and a lot of fun. Sweet Emily VanCamp from “...

‘The Arrangement’ sounds an awful lot like ‘Indecent Proposal’

2011-10-25 04:40:22

'" Emily Van Camp) back in her seemingly idyllic, wealthy hometown, determined to punish those responsible for her family's downfall.

2011-05-18 15:08:35

Angelina Jolie plays a CIA officer who is accused of being a KGB sleeper agent and must go on the run while she attempts to clear her name. The title role was originally written for Tom Cruise but was heavily rewritten (obviously) when Jolie took on the project.

2010-03-12 13:06:56

Derek Luke (center) gives his best screen performance in Phillip Noyce's 'Catch a Fire.'

2006-10-27 05:43:16