May 25, 2013

Morgan Freeman Explains his Mid-Interview Catnap

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*After video of Morgan Freeman dozing off during an interview went viral on Thursday, the actor has come to say that he was not, in fact, sleeping. During an interview with FOX affiliate Q13 in Seattle, to promote his new movie “Now You See Me,” the actor had his eyes closed much of the time [...]




Morgan Freeman Nods Off During Live Interview (Watch)

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*Press junkets can be tedious – sitting in the same room, answering the same questions from journalists via dozens upon dozens of satellite interviews, all day long, for several days in a row. You have to get a nap in whenever you can. And if you’re Morgan Freeman, that means in the middle of an [...]




Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton in Comedy ‘Life Itself’

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*Myriad Pictures has tapped Richard Loncraine to direct Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton in “Life Itself,” a comedy based on the Jill Ciment novel Heroic Measures. Charlie Peters wrote the screenplay, about a long-married NY couple who find themselves swept into an emotional and comical real estate bidding war when they put their beloved downtown [...]




Comedy: After Ray J, Morgan Freeman Takes His Turn at ‘Hittin’ it’ (Watch)

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*Dang, who knew Morgan Freeman “Hit it First,” too? OK, let’s back up a quick minute ’cause when it comes to Ray J‘s “hit” song,  “I Hit it First,” his dig at former flame Kim Kardashian, which he tries to deny, a lot of folks, especially adults, think the song is a waste of time [...]




Canadian Group to Honor Morgan Freeman for Fighting Racism

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*Morgan Freeman will receive a special award in Canada next month for his efforts to combat racism. The veteran actor, currently starring opposite Tom Cruise in “Oblivion,” will be given the Key of Knowledge Award in Toronto by Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. During the event, to be held May 6, Freeman [...]




Morgan Freeman Talks Drones and New Movie ‘Oblivion’

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*Morgan Freeman stars in the new battle of the world’s film “Oblivion.” An alien race invades and destroys Earth, nearly obliterating all of humanity, leaving the planet barren and monitored by army drones. The actor shared that he’s got mixed feelings about the use of the machinery, but concluded that he understands how they could [...]




Morgan Freeman on Autographs: ‘They’re a Waste of Time’

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*Please, don’t ever ask Morgan Freeman to sign anything…unless it’s a contract or a check. The veteran actor and co-star of the Tom Cruise film “Oblivion,” in theaters Friday (Apr. 19), has some strict guidelines when it comes to his fans, based on a comment made long ago by one of his “movie heroes” on [...]




It’s All About Morgan Freeman for Redskins Quarterback RG3

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*Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III got a chance to benefit from the owner’s close friendship with Tom Cruise. The actor, a regular at FedEx Field, has become a loyal Redskins fan since sharing business interests with owner Daniel Snyder. On Thursday, RG3 revealed via Twitter that he attended the premiere of Cruise’s new sci-fi [...]




Idris Elba Says His Version of Mandela is the Best

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*Idris Elba is one of the most coveted black men (among women) in the industry right now (yes this is an objective opinion, but who would argue?). Besides his great looks and wall shaking sexy accent, he’s also a phenomenal actor that may be one of the most underrated guys out there. Anyway, he’s got [...]




Morgan Freeman Talks ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ & September 11 (Watch)

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*”Olympus Has Fallen” co-starring Morgan Freeman, is said to be the best patriotic movie since “Independence Day” … meaning you’ll walk away feeling proud to be an American. However, the Antoine Fuqua directed action packed thriller is not for the weak of heart! It’s packed with violence and will keep you on the edge of [...]




Morgan Freeman Denies Accusing Media of Exploiting Sandy Hook Tragedy

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*Actor Morgan Freeman said on Sunday that he did not issue a statement blaming the media for sensationalizing the Newtown School shootings that left 20 children and six adults dead. The actor added that he never made or posted the statement that became a Facebook and Internet sensation, saying it was a hoax. His publicist [...]




Morgan Freeman Recruited for Same Sex Marriage Ad

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*Morgan Freeman has been hired to narrate a series of same sex marriage commercials. He’s done quite a bit throughout his career and personal life, but this is certainly different. The Human Rights Campaign hired him for his soothing voice to promote support for same sex marriage. It could be the first of its kind, [...]




Romany Malco Joins De Niro, Freeman in ‘Last Vegas’

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*Romany Malco has closed a deal to join Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Klein in the CBS Films/Good Universe comedy “Last Vegas.” The story follows four childhood friends who hook up for a wild Las Vegas bachelor party but old tensions crop up.  Malco will play Lonnie, the concierge at the [...]




Cicely, Tyler and Morgan – What Do They Have in Common? (Audio)

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*You’ve heard of the kooky Hollywood game “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon,” where every actor in Hollywood is connect to Kevin Bacon by six degrees? Well it only takes one degree to connect actor Tyler Perry and Morgan Freeman. That degree is Cicely Tyson by way of the upcoming thriller “Alex Cross.” Yes, everyone knows [...]




Cicely Tyson on Playing Tyler Perry’s ‘Nana Mama’ in ‘Alex Cross’ (Clip)

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*Cicely Tyson had to come clean about her role in the new film “Alex Cross.” [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] “I have to admit, I’d never even heard of [author James] Patterson’s work and I hadn’t seen any of the movies,” the 78-year-old stage and screen legend said during interviews for the film last weekend. [...]