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[Movies] George Clooney Could Take Over The Jack Ryan Role

With the Ocean's franchise now seemingly over, and Clooney pushing 50, he apparently wants to be part of a stable commercial franchise.

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Related Topix: Tom Clancy, Vocal, Clear and Present Danger, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Thriller, Harrison Ford, Movies, Entertainment

Thu Jul 09, 2009

/film

More Jack Ryan News: Untitled Reboot Script Due Soon

Just the other day there was a mention that George Clooney might be interested in taking up the mantle of Jack Ryan , the hero of Tom Clancy novels and films like The Hunt For Red October and Patriot Games .

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Related Topix: Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Thriller

Tue Jul 07, 2009

DVD Dungeon

George Clooney Interested in Taking on Jack Ryan?

Is George Clooney interested in stepping into Harrison Ford's and Ben Affleck's shoes? According to The Daily Beast , George Clooney has apparently expressed interest in a revival of the Jack Ryan character from the Tom Clancy novels and such films as Clear and Present Danger , Patriot Games and, most recently, 2002's The Sum Of All Fears .

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Related Topix: Clear and Present Danger, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Thriller, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, Tom Clancy, Vocal

Wed Jun 17, 2009

Film School Rejects

Phillip Noyce Donates Directing Talent to 'Mixed Blood'

You could say that this news had me excited at the word 'Zondi,' even though I have no idea what it means.

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Related Topix: Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Thriller, Clear and Present Danger, The Bone Collector, Mystery Movies

Tue Jun 16, 2009

Daily Express

The ageless action hero

HIS hair is grey and thinning, the beginnings of a paunch are evident on his once-toned figure and at 66 he is at least two decades older than many of his fellow Hollywood leading men.

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Related Topix: Crossing Over, Star Wars, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Short, Thriller, Crime Movies, Western, Drama Movies, The Fugitive, Harrison Ford, Comedy, Ally McBeal, Entertainment, Drama, Television

Mon May 18, 2009

Hollywood.com

Polly Walker

Every juicy melodrama needs a character you love to hate, and in HBO's critically acclaimed "Rome", she came in the form of Atia, and British actress Polly Walker played the part to the hilt.

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Related Topix: Rome, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Comedy Movies, Emma, Drama Movies, Thriller, Crime Movies, Action Movies, Control, Science Fiction Movies, A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia, Polly Walker

Wed Apr 29, 2009

Associated Content

April 29: Today's Notable Birthdays

Is April 29th your birthday? Was someone special to you born on April 29th? With whom will you choose to celebrate this excellent occasion? If today is your birthday, then you are in excellent company.

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Related Topix: Clear and Present Danger, Crime Movies, The Bone Collector, Horror Movies, Rabbit-Proof Fence, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Thriller, History Movies, Dead Calm, Adventure, Mystery Movies, Newsfront

Sun Apr 26, 2009

The Signal

The accidental stuntman: a local reflects on his career in movies

Terry Leonard never planned to go into the movie business. Plan A was to teach and coach.

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Related Topix: Death Before Dishonor, Drama Movies, Action Movies, The Legend of the Lone Ranger, Western, Family, Terry Leonard, Short, Thriller, Crime Movies, The Fugitive, Harrison Ford

Sun Apr 12, 2009

Scotland on Sunday

Spectrum magazine

Their names strike fear into the hearts of adult fans. From Shirley Temple to Britney Spears, Michael Jackson to Macaulay Culkin, the child-star phenomenon is as old as the Hollywood Hills.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Thriller

Fri Mar 27, 2009

The Victoria Star

Action flicks from a girl's perspective

Seeing as how chick flicks were on the menu last week, why not address the opposite - the action-packed guy flick.

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Related Topix: Crime Movies, Drama, Action, Thriller, Harrison Ford, Pulp Fiction

Mon Mar 02, 2009

USA Today

First look: 'Salt' gives a grain of truth about Jolie's spy

The most recognizable woman in the world is going undercover. Angelina Jolie begins work today on Salt , a spy thriller about a rogue CIA operative who tries to clear her name after she is accused of being a ...

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Thriller, Action, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Angelina Jolie, Hot Chicks, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Entertainment, Television, Crime Movies, Drama, Defiance, Clear and Present Danger, Movies

Sat Feb 14, 2009

Associated Content

Harrison Ford - Award Winning Pilot

In the seventies and eighties actor Harrison Ford flew a spaceship called the Millennium Falcon as Han Solo as a part of the blockbuster "Star Wars" trilogy.

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Related Topix: Star Wars, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Clear and Present Danger, Thriller, History Movies, Crime Movies, K-19: The Widowmaker, Drama, Harrison Ford, Life, Hobbies, Flying

OnMilwaukee

TPS 27: Soon to be my new favorite bar........ Buckley's Kiskeam Inn

Published Feb. 13, 2009 at 2:34 p.m. Category: Bars & Clubs Tags: Buckelys , bars , dining , BBQ , Fish Fry , beer I would like to lead this article with a quote.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Bar-B-Q, Beer, Drink, Crime Movies, Drama, Action, Thriller, Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Metro

Sun Jan 18, 2009

The Boston Globe

James Earl Jones reflects on a lifetime of achievements

James Earl Jones may be tempted, but he's been warned by his wife not to make fun of the lifetime achievement award he'll be receiving from the Screen Actors Guild during its 15th annual award ceremony on Jan.

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Related Topix: Thriller, Cry, the Beloved Country, Drama, Sport, Field of Dreams, Crime Movies, Action, The Man, Claudine, Comedy Movies, Family, The Sandlot, Movies, Entertainment

Fri Jan 16, 2009

Channel 4

Snakes on a Plane

Samuel L Jackson stars as a federal agent up to his neck in slithery assassins in the ultimate high-concept no-brainer Director: David R Ellis Promotion Read the review Snakes On A Plane: "I can't believe I'm ...

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Related Topix: Crime Movies, Drama, Action, Thriller, Samuel L. Jackson, Black Entertainment, Julianna Margulies

Tue Dec 23, 2008

Firstshowing.net

Paramount's New Jack Ryan Movie Finds its Screenwriter

We really don't know what's going on with this new Jack Ryan movie. We've been covering tidbits of news related to it for almost a year, but at this point, I think they've wiped the slate clean and are starting ...

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Related Topix: Tom Clancy, Vocal, Thriller, Crime Movies, Drama, Action, Clear and Present Danger, Harrison Ford

Sun Dec 21, 2008

UPI

Screenwriter Amini to tackle Jack Ryan

The literary character Jack Ryan will soon be back on U.S. movie screens as screenwriter Hossein Amini has been hired for a new Ryan film, industry sources say.

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Related Topix: Tom Clancy, Vocal, Thriller, Crime Movies, Drama, Action, Clear and Present Danger, Harrison Ford

Fri Dec 19, 2008

Kildare Nationalist

We don't just love a happy ending -- we demand it

Happily ever after: Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman in 'Australia'. Friday December 19 2008 Nicole Kidman 's latest movie, Australia , opens in Ireland over the Christmas with a happy Hollywood ending tacked on ...

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Related Topix: Australia, Thriller, Archer, X-Men, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Crime Movies, Drama

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