Geena Davis says Bill Murray once screamed and swore at her on set of 'Quick Change' and pressured her into doing 'something inappropriate' before filming began
"It's very emotional for me because I felt so ashamed," Davis said on the "On With Kara Swisher" podcast while fighting back tears.
news.yahoo.comRob Schneider says Bill Murray 'absolutely hated' the 'SNL' cast, particularly Adam Sandler and Chris Farley
"Saturday Night Live" Rob Schneider said Bill Murray hated the cast when he hosted the NBC show in the '90s. Schneider said Murray particularly despised Adam Sandler and the late Chris Farley.
foxnews.comNew this week: 'Law & Order,' Madea and Tears for Fears
This weekโs new entertainment releases include a new album from Tears for Fears, that familiar โcha-CHUNGโ sound effect signals the return to TV of NBCโs โLaw & Orderโ and Tyler Perryโs gun-totting grandmother Madea in a fresh Netflix film.
Santa Barbara Film Festival unveils its 2021 lineup
Bill Murray poses for a portrait at the 2012 Toronto Film Festival in Toronto on Sepy.9, 2012, left, and Carey Mulligan poses for a portrait during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Jan. 25, 2020. Murray will receive the Maltin Modern Master Award and Mulligan will receive the Cinema Vanguard Award during this year's Santa Barbara International Film Festival. (Photos by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, left, and Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP)The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is always starry a celebration of up and coming filmmakers and Oscar hopefuls, but this year the programmers have also decided to make it more accessible. Virtuoso Award recipients include Riz Ahmed, Maria Bakalova, Kinglsey Ben-Adir, Andra Day, Sidney Flanigan, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim and Zendaya. AdThe Santa Barbara International Film Festival regularly attracts more than 100,000 attendees annually.
A sexy Alexa, Dan Levy's M&M habit: Super Bowl ads to watch
It might not have seemed likely early in the pandemic, but the 55th Super Bowl Sunday is upon us yet again. Amazon shows off a sexy new body for its Alexa assistant, Dan Levy apologizes for eating M&M's and Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade makes a downpour of lemons a metaphor for 2020's troubles. AdInspiration4 โ Join Us "In what is surely a first in Super Bowl history, an ad for Inspiration4, a SpaceX supported all-civilian space mission touts a chance for viewers to join the mission. Dan Levy of โSchittโs Creekโ apologizes to the M&M anthropomorphic characters that are Super Bowl mainstays and says he promises not to โeat any more of their friends." And E-Trade, famous for the talking baby ads it ran in the Super Bowl from 2008 until they โretired" in 2014, is back in the big game with an undisclosed ad.
Pebble Beach for pros only this year because of COVID spike
The only stars at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am this year will be the players. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)The only stars at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am this year will be the players. The 156-man field on Feb. 11-14 will play only at Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill. Pebble Beach is the second PGA Tour event to lose the pro-am format. โThis was a very difficult decision, but the right one given the recent surge in COVID-19 cases,โ said Bill Perocchi, CEO of the Pebble Beach Company.
'First Cow,' 'Nomadland' top AP's best films of 2020
This image released by Searchlight Pictures shows Frances McDormand in a scene from the film "Nomadland" by Chloe Zhao. Here are our picks for the best movies of 2020:JAKE COYLE1. โDavid Byrneโs American Utopiaโ: Spike Leeโs fiction films make more noise but heโs quietly one of the best documentary filmmakers we have. He may have made the best film of the year in his short film โNew York, New York,โ a tribute to an undefeatable pandemic-stricken city. It's also, with a glorious rendering of Harlem, one of the best New York movies in years.
A unique recipe for healing: Bill Murray and a biblical text
Murray is set to play Job in a biblical reading designed to spark meaningful conversations across spiritual and political divides. The cast also included Matthew Starr, mayor of the Knox County town of Mount Vernon, who will play Jobโs accuser. Knox County, a largely rural community of about 62,000 residents including a medium-size Amish population, lies about an hour east of the state capital, Columbus. An exception is Kenyon College, a small liberal arts school perched on a hill a few miles outside Mount Vernon. Theater of War held its first Job reading in Joplin, Missouri, a year after a tornado killed more than 160 people there in 2011.
Slab Cinema debuts movie nights at Metzger Beer Garden with golf-themed classics
click to enlarge Universal Pictures Home EntertainmentSlab Cinema is up to trouble again โ good trouble that is โ and it includes, mini golf, beer and โฆ Bill Murray?In partnership with the newly opened biergarten in town, dubbed The Metzger Biergarten in honor of previous Cool Crest Miniature Golf owners Harold and Maria Metzger, Slab Cinema is hosting a three-week slate of comedy films.Fittingly, the first two screenings will feature golf classicsand, which have plenty of fun for all to enjoy, whether youโre there for the golf jokes or just want to laugh along with Bill Murray or Adam Sandlerโs antics.Those looking for even more Murray can come back on December 17th for his starring role in the comedic retelling of Dickensโ classicCool Crestโs new addition, which comes in time to celebrate its 91st year of operation, will feature beer, wine and food trucks on site, so you can get your fill while enjoying the socially-distanced outdoor screening.
sacurrent.comEvent organizer drops BookExpo, annual publishing convention
The annual publishing convention and trade show, a decades-old tradition, may be coming to an end. ReedPop, which has managed BookExpo for a quarter century, announced Tuesday that it was dropping the event, along with the fan-based BookCon. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)NEW YORK โ The annual publishing convention and trade show known as BookExpo, a decades-old tradition where guest speakers have ranged from Bill Clinton to Margaret Atwood, may be coming to an end. โAmong the many traditions we greatly missed this year was having an industry event that brings together booksellers, authors and publishers," he said. "ABA is exploring new ways to bring booksellers, publishers, and authors together in the future.
Sunset falls on a historic season for the drive-in
After a historic season, winter is coming at the drive-in. Summer and early fall have seen the old drive-in transformed into a surprisingly elastic omnibus of pandemic-era gathering. โItโs cold,โ Wiggin said on a bitter, wet morning. โItโs definitely time we closed.โAfter a historic season, winter is coming at the drive-in. Even the campaign trail joined the trend, leading to the first ever presidential race that included a mini-referendum on the drive-in.
Patriots place 3 more on COVID-IR but Broncos game still on
The Patriots went back to work Saturday, Oct. 17, one day after a fifth player on the team tested positive for COVID-19 and one day before their twice-postponed game against the Denver Broncos. The Broncos had COVID-19 news of their own Saturday: Running backs coach Curtis Modkins has tested positive and wonโt make the trip to New England. Elsewhere, the Jacksonville Jaguars said that a practice-squad player tested positive. The Jaguars also placed defensive end Josh Mauro on the regular COVID-19 list. The Falcons had to shut their facility Thursday but reopened Friday after one nonplayer tested positive.
Newton, Gilmore return, putting both on track to play
New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore plays during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. โ Patriots quarterback Cam Newton and cornerback Stephon Gilmore returned to practice for the first time since testing positive for the coronavirus, putting both players on track to be in the lineup when New England hosts Denver on Sunday. Newton, who missed New England's loss at Kansas City after his Oct. 2 positive test, was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Gilmore was activated from the list Thursday, following his Oct. 7 positive test. Patriots coach Bill Belichick was noncommittal when asked Thursday about the likelihood of Newton and Gilmore being ready to play this weekend.
Patriots rally around Belichick amid COVID-19 outbreak
The New England Patriots have canceled practice amid reports that a third player has tested positive for the coronavirus. โ The New England Patriots activated quarterback Cam Newton from the NFL's COVID-19 reserve list on Wednesday. Three Patriots remain on the COVID-19 reserve list: cornerback Stephon Gilmore, defensive tackle Byron Cowart and practice squad DT Bill Murray. New England players say they have found an ally in coach Bill Belichick amid growing local criticism of the NFLโs handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. โBill has done a good job of (saying), โHey, this is forever kind of changing, itโs very fluid,โโ Patriots safety Devin McCourty said.
Patriots all-virtual in prep for delayed game vs. Broncos
โ New England coach Bill Belichick says the team is continuing to prepare to play its against the Denver Broncos after the Patriots returned no new positive COVID-19 tests on Thursday. โThis is really more of a medical situation than a football situation,โ Belichick said during a conference call Thursday morning. โSo weโll work through the decisions and input from the people in the medical field, a combination of the Patriots and league. Gilmore didnโt test positive until Tuesday. If a player tests positive but shows no symptoms, he must either wait 10 days from the initial positive test, or can return after having two consecutive negative tests 24 hours apart.
Pats cancel practices after Gilmore tests positive for COVID
โ The New England Patriots canceled practices for Wednesday and Thursday after cornerback Stephon Gilmore became the third player on the team in five days to test positive for the coronavirus. In a statement posted on Twitter, Gilmore acknowledged his positive test for the virus, but said he remains asymptomatic and โwill take this as it comes.โThe Patriots put Gilmore on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Patriots players had the day off Tuesday, meaning that Friday could be their only practice this week if the game proceeds as planned. Newton's positive test prompted the NFL to postpone New Englandโs game with the Chiefs by a day. If a player tests positive but is asymptomatic, he must either wait 10 days from the initial positive test, or can return after having two consecutive negative tests 24 hours apart.
Second City comedy theater for sale, 2nd time in 60 years
CHICAGO โ Chicagoโs Second City comedy theater โ where performers including Bill Murray, Steve Carell and Jordan Peele honed their skills โ has been put up for sale. In a statement released Tuesday, co-owner Andrew Alexander said a sale presents the opportunity for Second City to succeed well into the future. Privately held throughout its 61-year history, Second City suspended all its shows and classes in early March until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Second City is co-owned by Alexander and DโArcy Stuart, although its president, Steve Johnston, also has a small equity share. The theater was sold once before in the years after Bernie Sahlins, Howard Alk and Paul Sills launched the comedy theater in 1959.
Caddyshack at 40 years: What was your favorite line?
Its been 40 years of the movie Caddyshack, and were still all right and asking why people just wont let us be -- in case you dont know, the theme song was Im Alright by Kenny Loggins. One of the most iconic sports movies of all time was released 40 years ago Saturday, as Caddyshack made its way into movie theaters and into the hearts and minds of so many. So, what made Caddyshack such a hit? To help celebrate 40 years of Caddyshack, check out the poll below and vote for your favorite line in the movie. If there are any we missed, or if you have general recollections of the movie in general, be sure to offer those in the comments below.
Fiat Chrysler revives 'Groundhog Day' Super Bowl ad with Bill Murray for coronavirus videos
Fiat Chrysler is recreating the 1993 movie "Groundhog Day" with Bill Murray for a Super Bowl ad for the Jeep Gladiator pickup. Fiat ChryslerFiat Chrysler is reviving its "Groundhog Day" Super Bowl ad featuring actor Bill Murray as part of a series of social media videos for its brands and the coronavirus pandemic. But instead of Murray participating in different activities like in the Super Bowl ad, the videos encourage people to stay inside with the hashtag #StayOffTheRoad, a play on the brand's off-road reputation. "We understand that every day is starting to feel the same," says one ad titled "Same Day." Fiat Chrysler Chief Marketing Officer Olivier Francois said Murray allowed the automaker to use footage from the Super Bowl ad free of charge.
cnbc.comWhy pop culture throwbacks were such a big theme in the Super Bowl commercials
Fiat ChryslerWhat's old was new again in Sunday night's Super Bowl ads. Every year, the question comes up again: Are Super Bowl ads really worth it for brands? NostalgiaA slew of the Super Bowl spots leaned heavily on the nostalgic. PoliticsPolitical messages didn't take up much airtime during the Super Bowl but were a novel addition to this year's lineup. The halftime show featured Jennifer Lopez and Shakira in the first time two Latina artists shared the Super Bowl stage.
cnbc.comHow Jeep landed Bill Murray for its 'Groundhog Day' Super Bowl ad
Fiat Chrysler is recreating the 1993 movie "Groundhog Day" with Bill Murray for a Super Bowl ad for the Jeep Gladiator pickup. Francois penned a "long letter" to Murray in October with the idea of recreating the movie for a Super Bowl ad. "We decided to not go Super Bowl," said Francois, who believes the company's Super Bowl ads have to have cultural relevance. Fiat Chrysler CMO Olivier Francois (left) with actor Bill Murray during the filming of the Jeep brand's 2020 Super Bowl commercial. Bill Murray (left) with his brother and fellow actor, Brian Doyle-Murray, during the filming of Fiat Chrysler's 2020 Super Bowl ad for Jeep.
cnbc.comWatch Bill Murray relive 'Groundhog Day' over and over again in new Super Bowl ad
Fiat Chrysler is recreating the 1993 movie "Groundhog Day" with Bill Murray for a Super Bowl ad for the Jeep Gladiator pickup. Fiat Chrysler is recreating the 1993 movie "Groundhog Day" with Bill Murray for a Super Bowl ad for the Jeep Gladiator pickup. Murray and a groundhog he steals happily take the vehicle on different adventures each day from biking and snow drifting to playing whack-a-mole. "No day is the same in a Jeep Gladiator," reads the ad, a play on the movie's original poster that said, "He's having the day of his life over and over again." Fiat Chrysler Chief Marketing Office Olivier Francois said he first tried contacting Murray in October after realizing the Super Bowl 2020 and Groundhog day were on the same day for the first time in 54 years.
cnbc.comFall back this weekend with end of daylight saving time
SAN ANTONIO - Daylight saving time ends Sunday as clocks fall back one hour. Set a reminder on your phone to roll back the clock to standard time: the official time change is at 2 a.m., but for people who hit the hay earlier, set clocks back before going to bed. Texas resident wins $227 million Mega Millions lottery jackpotCommonly referred to as daylight savings time, the correct term is actually daylight saving time. Not all states observe daylight saving time since states can exempt themselves from the time change. Chang's in Atlanta airportCopyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.
Bill Murray applied for job at P.F. Chang's in Atlanta airport
(CNN) - In the latest twist in the wonderful life of Bill Murray, we learn the beloved star wants to work at P.F. On the one job he'd like to do outside of acting, Murray revealed, "I did fill out an application at P.F. Chang's at the Atlanta airport, because I think that's one of the great places." I can come home and I have recorded 61 episodes of 'Family Feud,' because it's on all day long," Murray said. "It's on all day long and by law it has to be on all day long.
Legend Marlon Wayans Setting Up at Laugh Out Loud This Weekend
click to enlarge Courtesy of Laugh Out Loud Comedy ClubEvent Details Marlon Wayans @ Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 618 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX When: Sundays, 7:30 p.m., Sun., July 28, 9:45 p.m. and Mon., July 29, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Continues through July 28 Price: $35-$45 Comedy MapThe LOL Comedy Club should book actor and comedian Marlon Wayans every single weekend from now until eternity whatever will keep him too busy to make a sequel to his embarrassingly unfunny 2004 comedy. Those rumors picked up steam late last month when co-star Terry Crews went onand said, Man, were doing it, when asked about a possible sequel. The film stars Wayans, Rashida Jones, Jenny Slate and Oscar-nominee Bill Murray. Oh, then theres that upcoming Netflix movie () where he dresses up like an overweight lady la Eddie Murphy in. We were going to say that maybe hed have better luck with latex, but then we remembered what he looked like ins.
sacurrent.comBill Murray takes Letterman farewell to the streets -- covered in cake
Bill Murray, who was David Letterman's very first "Late Night" guest nearly three decades ago, will be making his 44th appearance Tuesday night. After the show taping wrapped, Murray took his farewell into the streets outside the Ed Sullivan theater wearing goggles and covered in cake
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