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  • July 2008

    • Ocean's 14 Beached: Cheadle

      newser  |  OK!  |  Jul 12, 08 3:37 PM CDT

      Ocean's 14 Beached: Cheadle

      George Clooney and friends won’t be pulling off any more heists on the big screen, OK! reports. Asked whether he would act in an Ocean’s 14, co-star Don Cheadle replied flatly, “No. Done. It’s a wrap.” Steven Soderbergh's star-studded series, now apparently scrapped after three films, has grossed more than $1 billion since Ocean’s 11 debuted 7 years ago. More »

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      movies  • George Clooney  • sequel  • Don Cheadle  • Steven Soderbergh

  • May 2008
  • April 2008

    • Olympic Protesters Zero In on Sponsors

      newser  |  Guardian (UK)  |  Apr 23, 08 8:42 AM CDT

      Olympic Protesters Zero In on Sponsors

      As the Beijing Olympics approach, advocates for a free Tibet and peace in Darfur are trying to hit the Games where it hurts: in the wallet. A coalition of groups has been petitioning the corporations that are sponsoring this year's Olympics to press China on their behalf. The strategy seems to be having at least modest success, writes the Guardian . More »

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      China  • 2008 Beijing Olympics  • Tibet  • Darfur  • torch relay  • George Clooney  • Coca Cola  • Omega  • corporate sponsorship

    • Hollywood's Hottest Bromances

      newser  |  ABC News  |  Apr 7, 08 4:54 PM CDT

      Hollywood's Hottest Bromances

      Tabloids have speculated that "Gossip Girl" star Chace Crawford and former 'N Sync-er JC Chasez are more than friends, but the two insist they just love to hang out. They're not the only ones: ABC News has compiled a list of the top 10 high-profile "bromances." Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau, best known for co-starring in Swingers , actually met on the set of Rudy . More »

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      list  • celebrity  • Hollywood  • Brad Pitt  • Tom Cruise  • George Clooney  • Will Smith  • Matt Damon  • Matthew McConaughey  • Ben Affleck  • Lance Armstrong  • Vince Vaughn

    • 21 Beats the House Again

      newser  |  Variety  |  Apr 6, 08 5:00 PM CDT

      21 Beats the House Again

      21 beat the odds for a second straight week and held off George Clooney’s Leatherheads , Variety reports. The gambling pic garnered $15.1 million, while the old-school football laffer, tripped up by poor reviews, tied with family flick Nim’s Island for second spot, each banking about $13.5 million. More »

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      film  • Hollywood  • box office  • movies  • George Clooney

    • Clooney, WGA Part Ways Over Disputed Credit

      newser  |  Variety  |  Apr 4, 08 11:41 AM CDT

      Clooney, WGA Part Ways Over Disputed Credit

      George Clooney has all but severed his ties to the Writers Guild after a dispute over screenwriting credit for the new film Leatherheads , reports Variety . The film's director, co-producer, and star says he overhauled a weak script, but a 2-to-1 arbitration vote went against him. He didn't publicize the move because the strike, which he supported, was imminent. More »

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      film  • Hollywood writers' strike  • Writers Guild of America  • George Clooney  • labor relations  • screenwriters  • writing

    • Leatherheads Fumbles

      newser  |  Metacritic  |  Apr 4, 08 8:16 AM CDT

      Leatherheads Fumbles

      Critics seem to want to like Leatherheads , a screwball comedy about pro football's early days, directed by and starring George Clooney. The Roaring '20s costumes, sets and music are terrific, notes Kirk Honeycutt of the Hollywood Reporter . Clooney, as an aging player/team owner, and his leading lady, Renée Zellweger, as a spitfire newspaper reporter, "play off each other nicely," writes the Philadelphia Inquirer 's Steven Rea. More »

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      movie review  • George Clooney  • romantic comedy  • Renee Zellweger  • sports comedy

  • March 2008

    • Clooney Wound Up Over Omega Role in Olympics

      newser  |  BBC  |  Mar 12, 08 3:45 AM CDT

      Clooney Wound Up Over Omega Role in Olympics

      Actor George Clooney is pressuring watchmaker Omega, a key sponsor of  the Beijing Olympics, to speak out against China's involvement in Darfur. Clooney, a spokesman for the legendary Swiss company, is the latest Hollywood figure to use the upcoming Olympics as leverage against China, the strongest ally of Sudan, which is wreaking havoc in Darfur. "I have talked with Omega about China for over a year," said Clooney, who was recently made a UN peace envoy. More »

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      China  • 2008 Beijing Olympics  • Sudan  • Darfur  • Steven Spielberg  • George Clooney  • Omega

  • February 2008

    • Clooney Sees No Country Sweep

      newser  |  Time  |  Feb 23, 08 7:19 PM CST

      Clooney Sees No Country Sweep

      If you’re betting on Oscar results this weekend, Time has an odd piece of advice: Listen to George Clooney. The actor says he's never been wrong about winners, the magazine reports, and he shares this year’s picks: The Coen brothers’ No Country for Old Men will sweep, netting the film Best Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay, and a Supporting Actor statue for Javier Bardem. More »

    • Stars Hopeful About Strike Finale

      newser  |  Variety  |  Feb 5, 08 7:53 AM CST

      Stars Hopeful About Strike Finale

      Oscar nominees at the Academy Awards luncheon expressed hope for a settlement of the writers strike that will permit them to attend Hollywood's biggest night of the year, Variety reports. Actor George Clooney hailed an apparent weekend breakthrough in contract talks, and also called on the Screen Actors Guild to begin negotiating its contract in earnest. If the strike isn't settled in time, many stars are likely to skip the Oscars. More »

    • New Peace Envoy Clooney Pleads for Darfur

      newser  |  E! Online  |  Feb 1, 08 3:56 AM CST

      New Peace Envoy Clooney Pleads for Darfur

      Actor George Clooney was officially designated a United Nations peace envoy yesterday—but he had already wrapped up his first mission. "If I'm going to go somewhere that cameras are going to follow me, they might as well follow me to places that people should be looking at," said Clooney, just back from a trip to Africa. Clooney spent two weeks in Darfur and other war-torn areas, where he pleaded for member nations to contribute funds to help UN peacekeepers do their job. More »

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      United Nations  • Sudan  • Darfur  • George Clooney

  • January 2008

    • No Country, Blood Lead Pack

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Jan 22, 08 8:15 AM CST

      No Country, Blood Lead Pack

      No Country for Old Men and There Will Be Blood led the way with eight Oscar nominations each today, including best picture. Fellow best-picture nominees Michael Clayton and Atonement each picked up seven nods, the AP reports. Rounding out the top-film race is quirky teen pregnancy comedy Juno. More »

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      Oscar  • George Clooney  • Johnny Depp  • Cate Blanchett  • Daniel Day-Lewis  • Marion Cotillard  • Javier Bardem  • Laura Linney  • Viggo Mortensen

    • Nigerian Rebels Seek Help From Clooney

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Jan 19, 08 7:21 PM CST

      Nigerian Rebels Seek Help From Clooney

      Nigeria’s top rebel group urged George Clooney to come heal their war-torn land today, the AP reports. The militants, who often pressure officials by blowing up oil pipelines, promised to work with Clooney “and other credible peace makers" to cool off fighting in Nigeria. Clooney gave no immediate response to the invitation. More »

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      United Nations  • Nigeria  • George Clooney  • militant  • peace  • MEND  • Rebel

    • Dems Vie for Stars' Support

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  Jan 11, 08 12:11 PM CST

      Dems Vie for Stars' Support

      Democratic frontrunners Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are actively recruiting an army of Hollywood stars to help on the campaign trail. The LA Times runs down the supporting casts: Besides Oprah Winfrey, Obama has the support of George Clooney, Scarlett Johansson, Will Smith, Jennifer Aniston, and Halle Berry. Clinton's star backers include Magic Johnson, Steven Spielberg, and Rob Reiner. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • Oprah Winfrey  • Steven Spielberg  • George Clooney  • Will Smith  • Scarlett Johansson  • Chuck Norris  • Rob Reiner

    • Critics Pick Top Flicks for '07

      newser  |  RogerEbert.com  |  Jan 1, 08 3:00 PM CST

      Critics Pick Top Flicks for '07

      Film critics offer their top picks for 2007, ranging from quirky dramedy ( Juno ) to drama ( Michael Clayton ) to foreign fare ( The Diving Bell and the Butterfly ).                                                  Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Juno No Country for Old Men Before the Devil Knows You're Dead Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly : There Will Be Blood No Country for Old Men I'm Not There More »

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      movie  • film  • movie review  • George Clooney  • Roger Ebert  • Coen Brothers  • Sidney Lumet

  • November 2007

    • Matt Damon Is 'Sexiest Man Alive'

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Nov 14, 07 3:33 PM CST

      Matt Damon Is 'Sexiest Man Alive'

      Matt Damon has been named People's "sexiest man alive," the Associated Press reported today. The star of the "Bourne" franchise said he was a bit surprise to accept the honor, won twice each by buddies George Clooney and Brad Pitt. "You gave an aging suburban dad the ego boost of a lifetime," the 37-year-old wrote. The magazine hits newsstands Friday. More »

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      Brad Pitt  • George Clooney  • Matt Damon  • The Bourne Ultimatum  • Gone Baby Gone

  • October 2007

    • $32.1M Saw IV Slays Box Office

      newser  |  Variety  |  Oct 28, 07 4:52 PM CDT

      $32.1M Saw IV Slays Box Office

      Saw VI axed the competition in the final weekend before Halloween by scaring up $32.1 million—falling short of Saw III’s debut weekend, but notching the highest opening of the fall season. Steve Carrell’s quirky dramedy, Dan in Real Life , took second with $12 million, Variety reports. More »

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      box office  • George Clooney  • Halloween  • Steve Carell  • Tyler Perry  • horror flims  • Michael Clayton  • Dwayne The Rock Johnson

    • Vampire Flick Takes $16M Bite Out of Box Office

      newser  |  Variety  |  Oct 21, 07 5:23 PM CDT

      Vampire Flick Takes $16M Bite Out of Box Office

      Vampire-seekers made 30 Days of Night number 1 this weekend amid pale box office numbers, Variety reports. Other new entrants couldn’t top Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? , The Game Plan , or Michael Clayton , which took second, third, and fourth, respectively. The AP reports that audiences want “something to have fun with,” says one insider. More »

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      box office  • George Clooney  • Ben Affleck  • audiences  • Tyler Perry  • movie premiere  • Tim Burton  • The Rock

    • Clooney Signs On at Green Firm

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Oct 21, 07 12:21 PM CDT

      Clooney Signs On at Green Firm

      A new Swiss company that will focus on green production of hydrogen, solar energy, and fuel cells will count Hollywood A-lister George Clooney as an executive board member, the AP reports. Nicolas Hayek, the billionaire Swatch chairman, is launching the enterprise to develop environmentally friendly technologies for car engines and other machines. It was a tough call for Hayek, who wavered between Clooney and Al Gore. More »

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      green technology  • George Clooney

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