热头条: 2013年1月10日

2013年1月10日星期四

//People's Choice Awards a feast for 'Hunger Games' ; Katy Perry also scores big//

From l., 'Hunger Games' stars Josh Hutcherson, Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth receive an award at the 39th Annual People's Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Wednesday night. ///////////

//Four films with Hudson Valley connections -- “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” “Life of Pi,” “Flight” and “Les Miserables” -- received Oscar nods in major categories this morning. “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” directed by former Hastings resident Benh Zeitlin, was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director (for Zeitlin), Best Actress in a Leading role (for newcomer Quvenzhané Wallis) and Best Adapted Screenplay (for Zeitlin and Lucy Alibar). In an interview with Newsday Westchester this afternoon, Zeitlin, 30, said he was “thrilled” and “honored” by his film’s multiple nominations. “It just seems like for a movie that was made the way this one was, it feels like a coup,” he said. “It’s like a miracle.” TRAILERS: Trailer: 'Life of Pi' | Trailer: 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' | Trailer: 'Flight' PHOTOS: Oscar nominations 2013 | Oscar winners from the Hudson Valley | Benh Zeitlin and 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' MORE: Oscars: 'Lincoln' among 9 Best Picture noms | Benh Zeitlin on Oscar chances for 'Beasts' In the Best Picture category, "Beasts" is joined by two other movies with Hudson Valley connections: "Life of Pi" was directed and produced by former Larchmont resident Ang Lee and "Les Miserables" stars Anne Hathaway, who was briefly enrolled at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, and Middletown native Aaron Tveit. Other Best Picture contenders are "Argo," "Zero Dark Thirty," "Amour," "Silver Linings Playbook,” “Django Unchained” and “Lincoln.” "I am deeply honored and frankly a little overwhelmed by all of the nominations that ‘Life of Pi’ has received this morning,” Ang Lee said in a statement. “So many talented people gave everything they had to this film, both in front of and behind the camera, and to see all of them receive this kind of recognition is something I am incredibly grateful for." In the Best Actress in a Leading Role category, Wallis, a 9-year-old New Orleans local who'd never acted before playing Hushpuppy in "Beasts," is up against some big-name talent. The youngest nominee ever in the category will face off against Jessica Chastain for "Zero Dark Thirty," Naomi Watts for "The Impossible," Jennifer Lawrence for "Silver Linings Playbook" and “Amour’s” Emmanuelle Riva, who at 85 is the oldest actress ever nominated in the category. “I’m just so proud of her; she’s just such a spectacular human being [and] a brilliant actress,” Zeitlin said of Wallis' historic Oscar nod. “It’s sort of this wild underdog story.” The Best Actor in a Leading Role category also includes a Hudson Valley connection: Denzel Washington, a Mount Vernon native, is nominated for his portrayal of an alcoholic pilot in "Flight." " 'Flight' was one of the most challenging roles I've ever had in my career, and it was an honor to be directed by Robert Zemeckis," Washington said in a released statement. "It's always nice to be asked back to the show, and it will be fun to share the evening with our nominated screenwriter John Gatins." Washington is up against Bradley Cooper for "Silver Linings Playbook," Daniel Day-Lewis for "Lincoln," Hugh Jackman for "Les Miserables" and Joaquin Phoenix for "The Master." In the Best Director category, Zeitlin was nominated along with Lee for "Life of Pi." David O. Russell for "Silver Linings Playbook," Steven Spielberg for "Lincoln" and Michael Haneke for "Amour" also received nominations. Zeitlin said that when he heard his name announced as a Best Director nominee, he felt like he “sort of had a blackout.” “I was really not prepared for that," he added. "Looking at who I was competing with in that category, I just didn’t think there was any chance I could be nominated.” Outside of the big four categories, an actress and screenwriters with connections to Hudson Valley also received nominations. Hathaway was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for playing Fantine in “Les Miserables," and many critics say she is a lock to receive the award. Others in the category include Sally Field for "Lincoln," Jacki Weaver for "Silver Linings Playbook," Helen Hunt for "The Sessions" and Amy Adams for "The Master." John Gatins, who grew up in Poughquag and graduated from Arlington High School and Vassar College, earned a nomination for Best Original Screenplay for "Flight." In an interview with Newsday Westchester this afternoon, Gatins called the nomination “surreal” and an “out-of-body” experience that he has yet to fully process. The “Flight” screenplay was inspired by Gatins’ past struggles with substance abuse, so the nod has particular meaning to him. “I'm one of those people who can't say this wasn't an emotional moment for so many reasons,” Gatins said. “My wife was kind of just reminding me that ... the framework of your whole life is kind of encapsulated in that movie script, both personally and professionally, because I worked on the movie for 12 years … and I had a whole career inside those 12 years.” Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola also are nominated in this category for "Moonrise Kingdom," which stars Palisades resident Bill Murray. Other nominees include the writers for "Amour," "Django Unchained" and "Zero Dark Thirty." In the Best Adapted Screenplay category, Zeitlin is nominated along with Lucy Alibar for "Beasts of the Southern Wild," which vividly combines fantasy and reality in telling the story of a young girl who lives with her father in a fantastical bayou community. Writers for "Argo," "Life of Pi," "Lincoln" and "Silver Linings Playbook" are also nominated in the category. The 85th annual Academy Awards, hosted by Seth MacFarlane, will be broadcast at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, on ABC. Photo: Anne Hathaway, Benh Zeitlin and Denzel Washington were all nominated for 2013 Academy Awards.//

It seems 2013 is going to be a big year for music comebacks. Beyonce announced today, via her website, that her girl group Destiny’s Child plans to release a new album. The “Bootylicious” girls haven’t put out new music together in eight years. Bey’s solo career has since taken center stage, while bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams have mostly stayed out of the music spotlight. “I am so proud to announce the first original Destiny’s Child music in eight years!” The “Single Ladies” singer posted. The album, titled “Love Songs,” will be released Jan. 29, according to various media reports, just ahead of Beyonce’s Super Bowl half time performance. Rowland and Williams have yet to comment on the new music. And if that wasn’t enough, Justin Timberlake also made a vague announcement about a new project he has in the works. The former ‘N Sync boy bander released a video on Thursday, which shows him heading into a music studio and discussing how he hasn’t released a new album since 2006. “I’ve only done two albums in 10 years,” he said in the video. “I’m ready.” The video indicated something would be released in three days, sending fans into a frenzy on Twitter about both music comebacks. “Justin Timberlake AND Destiny's Child are coming back?!!? This will be a good year,” one fan tweeted. “I am crying!!! Destiny’s Child and Justin Timberlake both releasing new music. Thank you!!!” another chimed in. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/01/10/destiny-child-justin-timberlake-to-release-new-music/#ixzz2Hckb7NUY//////

//Oscar nominations include 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' among 4 films with Hudson Valley ties//

Four films with Hudson Valley connections -- “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” “Life of Pi,” “Flight” and “Les Miserables” -- received Oscar nods in major categories this morning. “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” directed by former Hastings resident Benh Zeitlin, was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director (for Zeitlin), Best Actress in a Leading role (for newcomer Quvenzhané Wallis) and Best Adapted Screenplay (for Zeitlin and Lucy Alibar). In an interview with Newsday Westchester this afternoon, Zeitlin, 30, said he was “thrilled” and “honored” by his film’s multiple nominations. “It just seems like for a movie that was made the way this one was, it feels like a coup,” he said. “It’s like a miracle.” TRAILERS: Trailer: 'Life of Pi' | Trailer: 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' | Trailer: 'Flight' PHOTOS: Oscar nominations 2013 | Oscar winners from the Hudson Valley | Benh Zeitlin and 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' MORE: Oscars: 'Lincoln' among 9 Best Picture noms | Benh Zeitlin on Oscar chances for 'Beasts' In the Best Picture category, "Beasts" is joined by two other movies with Hudson Valley connections: "Life of Pi" was directed and produced by former Larchmont resident Ang Lee and "Les Miserables" stars Anne Hathaway, who was briefly enrolled at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, and Middletown native Aaron Tveit. Other Best Picture contenders are "Argo," "Zero Dark Thirty," "Amour," "Silver Linings Playbook,” “Django Unchained” and “Lincoln.” "I am deeply honored and frankly a little overwhelmed by all of the nominations that ‘Life of Pi’ has received this morning,” Ang Lee said in a statement. “So many talented people gave everything they had to this film, both in front of and behind the camera, and to see all of them receive this kind of recognition is something I am incredibly grateful for." In the Best Actress in a Leading Role category, Wallis, a 9-year-old New Orleans local who'd never acted before playing Hushpuppy in "Beasts," is up against some big-name talent. The youngest nominee ever in the category will face off against Jessica Chastain for "Zero Dark Thirty," Naomi Watts for "The Impossible," Jennifer Lawrence for "Silver Linings Playbook" and “Amour’s” Emmanuelle Riva, who at 85 is the oldest actress ever nominated in the category. “I’m just so proud of her; she’s just such a spectacular human being [and] a brilliant actress,” Zeitlin said of Wallis' historic Oscar nod. “It’s sort of this wild underdog story.” The Best Actor in a Leading Role category also includes a Hudson Valley connection: Denzel Washington, a Mount Vernon native, is nominated for his portrayal of an alcoholic pilot in "Flight." " 'Flight' was one of the most challenging roles I've ever had in my career, and it was an honor to be directed by Robert Zemeckis," Washington said in a released statement. "It's always nice to be asked back to the show, and it will be fun to share the evening with our nominated screenwriter John Gatins." Washington is up against Bradley Cooper for "Silver Linings Playbook," Daniel Day-Lewis for "Lincoln," Hugh Jackman for "Les Miserables" and Joaquin Phoenix for "The Master." In the Best Director category, Zeitlin was nominated along with Lee for "Life of Pi." David O. Russell for "Silver Linings Playbook," Steven Spielberg for "Lincoln" and Michael Haneke for "Amour" also received nominations. Zeitlin said that when he heard his name announced as a Best Director nominee, he felt like he “sort of had a blackout.” “I was really not prepared for that," he added. "Looking at who I was competing with in that category, I just didn’t think there was any chance I could be nominated.” Outside of the big four categories, an actress and screenwriters with connections to Hudson Valley also received nominations. Hathaway was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for playing Fantine in “Les Miserables," and many critics say she is a lock to receive the award. Others in the category include Sally Field for "Lincoln," Jacki Weaver for "Silver Linings Playbook," Helen Hunt for "The Sessions" and Amy Adams for "The Master." John Gatins, who grew up in Poughquag and graduated from Arlington High School and Vassar College, earned a nomination for Best Original Screenplay for "Flight." In an interview with Newsday Westchester this afternoon, Gatins called the nomination “surreal” and an “out-of-body” experience that he has yet to fully process. The “Flight” screenplay was inspired by Gatins’ past struggles with substance abuse, so the nod has particular meaning to him. “I'm one of those people who can't say this wasn't an emotional moment for so many reasons,” Gatins said. “My wife was kind of just reminding me that ... the framework of your whole life is kind of encapsulated in that movie script, both personally and professionally, because I worked on the movie for 12 years … and I had a whole career inside those 12 years.” Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola also are nominated in this category for "Moonrise Kingdom," which stars Palisades resident Bill Murray. Other nominees include the writers for "Amour," "Django Unchained" and "Zero Dark Thirty." In the Best Adapted Screenplay category, Zeitlin is nominated along with Lucy Alibar for "Beasts of the Southern Wild," which vividly combines fantasy and reality in telling the story of a young girl who lives with her father in a fantastical bayou community. Writers for "Argo," "Life of Pi," "Lincoln" and "Silver Linings Playbook" are also nominated in the category. The 85th annual Academy Awards, hosted by Seth MacFarlane, will be broadcast at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, on ABC. Photo: Anne Hathaway, Benh Zeitlin and Denzel Washington were all nominated for 2013 Academy Awards./////

///One student critically wounded in California school shooting///

A student armed with a 12-gauge shotgun opened fire in a California high school on Thursday, critically wounding a fellow student before two staff members talked the boy into putting down his weapon, authorities said. The suspected sole gunman, a 16-year-old boy, was arrested by police who arrived at Taft Union High School in inland Kern County about a minute after being called, said County Sheriff Donny Youngblood. The shooting comes less than four weeks after a gunman killed 20 children and six adults at a Connecticut elementary school in a December rampage that shocked the nation and has fueled a heated national debate over gun control. The latest shooting unfolded on Thursday morning at the only senior high school in Taft, a city of about 10,000 people on the southwest edge of the agricultural San Joaquin Valley, about 30 miles southwest of Bakersfield. One student critically wounded by gunfire was airlifted to a nearby hospital, Youngblood said. The identity of the shooter, who police say walked into a class in progress and opened fire, was not immediately released. The suspect apparently had a disagreement with the student who was critically injured, police said. The assailant called out the name of another intended target, who was also a student in the class, and he shot at that person, but missed, Youngblood said. In the chaos, another student received minor injuries while falling over a table trying the flee the classroom, and a fourth student was taken to a hospital with possible hearing damage from the sound of the gun blast, Youngblood said. The suspected shooter was arrested after a teacher and a school administrator who confronted him persuaded the boy to put his gun down, Youngblood told reporters. Students fled the class while the two adults pacified the shooter, he said. "The heroics of these two people, it goes without saying," Youngblood said. "To stand there and face someone that has a shotgun, who's already discharged it and shot a student, it speaks volumes for these two young men." MORE THAN 20 STUDENTS IN CLASSROOM The shooter had up to 20 shotgun rounds in his pocket, and there were more than 20 students in the classroom, authorities said. The teacher, who has not been named, was hit in the head with a shotgun pellet, but was not seriously wounded, they said. "I think he saved many lives today," U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy, a Republican who represents the Taft area, told a news conference. The suspected gunman lives near the school, and he arrived late to campus, Youngblood said. A resident near the school saw him walking toward the campus armed with a shotgun and called authorities, Youngblood said. An armed police officer is normally assigned to Taft Union High School but was not able to make it to work on Thursday because of snow on the roads, Youngblood said. Taft school officials had held a lockdown exercise on Thursday ahead of the shooting, in part in response to the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, said Taft Union High School District superintendent Bill McDermott. They soon were forced to hold a real lockdown in response to the gunfire, he said. The violence at the California high school occurred on the same day Vice President Joe Biden met with representatives of the powerful National Rifle Association as part of his work to develop a plan to reduce gun violence. Biden, who is heading a task force created in response to the Newtown shooting, will present his proposals to President Barack Obama, who has already signaled his support for reinstating a national ban on assault-style rifles. The town of Taft, about 100 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, is economically reliant on oil and natural gas production in the area, and oil derricks dot its horizon. (Additional reporting by Tim Gaynor; Writing By Alex Dobuzinskis; Editing by Cynthia Johnston, Paul Thomasch and Carol Bishopric)