Stories tagged with "Mickey Rourke"

Films, actors, thousands of fans ready to roll at Comic-Con by USA Today

LOS ANGELES — Mickey Rourke's screams fill the empty basin of the Los Angeles River and spill into the midnight air.He's having trouble with his Russian accent, which is... – Jul 21, 2009 at 9:44 PM in Entertainment

Fur flies for the premiere of Disney's 'G-Force' by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES — Jon Favreau was a proud papa Sunday afternoon on the red carpet for... – Jul 20, 2009 at 2:20 PM in Entertainment

First look: Mickey Rourke suits up as Whiplash for 'Iron Man 2' by USA Today

In Iron Man 2, the scarlet and golden-metaled hero must face an adversary with some amazing gadgets of his own.Whiplash (Mickey Rourke) sports a power pack on his chest that looks... – Jun 10, 2009 at 2:19 AM in Entertainment

The Big Hunt by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW Mickey Rourke adds another tough guy to his repertoire, ex-Navy SEAL and author Richard... – Jun 04, 2009 at 9:38 PM in Entertainment

First look: 'Iron Man 2' explores the unmasked life by USA Today

Tony Stark is out of the superhero closet, and it's no picnic.The sequel to last summer's blockbuster, which began shooting three weeks ago and opens May 7, 2010, takes place six... – Apr 30, 2009 at 10:33 PM in Entertainment

'The Informers' rats out a sleazy, slipshod tale by USA Today

The Informers tries to shock with scenes of rampant drug-taking, orgiastic sex with underage partners and brutal scenes of random violence. But what is more shocking is the fact... – Apr 23, 2009 at 4:33 PM in Entertainment

Downey suits up as 'Iron Man 2' starts filming by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Downey Jr. is officially back in the superhero business.Production started Wednesday on Iron Man 2, the sequel to his 2008 blockbuster about the... – Apr 08, 2009 at 6:36 PM in Entertainment

Iran angered over films 'The Wrestler' and '300' by USA Today

TEHRAN, Iran — An adviser to Iran's president on Sunday demanded an apology from a team of visiting Hollywood actors and movie industry officials, including Annette Bening,... – Mar 01, 2009 at 3:46 PM in Entertainment

'The Wrestler' actress to star in Shakespeare play by USA Today

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Evan Rachel Wood, who plays Mickey Rourke's estranged daughter in The Wrestler, is returning to her theatrical roots.Wood joins her brother and father... – Feb 24, 2009 at 5:16 PM in Entertainment

Elton John's Oscar party celebrates winners, charity by USA Today

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Few observers were pulling as hard for Slumdog Millionaire Sunday night as Sir Ben Kingsley.Relaxing at Elton John's annual Oscar viewing party and... – Feb 23, 2009 at 1:17 PM in Entertainment

'Wrestler,' Rourke grab top indie honors at Spirit Awards by USA Today

SANTA MONICA, California — The end is in sight.As Oscar hopefuls made their way down the blue carpet at Saturday's Film Independent Spirit Awards, they talked about preparing... – Feb 23, 2009 at 1:17 AM in Entertainment

'Wrestler,' Rourke grab top indie honors at Spirit Awards by USA Today

SANTA MONICA, California — The end is in sight.As Oscar hopefuls made their way down the blue carpet at Saturday's Film Independent Spirit Awards, they talked about preparing... – Feb 22, 2009 at 11:17 AM in Entertainment

How Mickey Rourke's agent wrestled his comeback by USA Today

No Hollywood comeback story is a one-man show. And Mickey Rourke has been generous with crediting others for his return to stardom in The Wrestler. One name you'll hear again if he... – Feb 18, 2009 at 9:46 PM in Entertainment

Fashion Forward: Fierce Siriano styles at Payless by USA Today

This week: New kicks from Siriano at Payless, plus save 15% at Nine West Sept. 2 Step up for charity •From Sept. 9-24, shoppers who bring a pair of gently worn shoes to... – Feb 17, 2009 at 9:46 PM in Entertainment

It's the year of the actor at the 81st Academy Awards by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-inGET IT NOWThe poster for the 81st edition of the Academy Awards proclaims Sunday night's telecast (ABC, 8 p.m. ET/5... – Feb 15, 2009 at 10:01 PM in Entertainment

A view from the table: Oscars luncheon under way by The Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- Oscar nominees by the dozen are doing lunch.The Academy Awards luncheon was under way Monday in Beverly Hills, an annual event that draws a... – Feb 02, 2009 at 4:31 PM in Entertainment

Springsteen delivers promised party at Super Bowl by The Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Bruce Springsteen looked into the camera Sunday night and told the people watching at home to "put the chicken fingers down and turn the television all... – Feb 01, 2009 at 9:01 PM in Entertainment

Mickey Rourke won't rumble with WWE superstar by The Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) -- A spokeswoman for actor Mickey Rourke says he won't be taking his role as a professional wrestler into a real-life ring after all.Paula Woods told The... – Jan 28, 2009 at 11:22 AM in Entertainment

Oscar 3453 is 'born' in Chicago factory by The Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) -- One of the biggest stars of this year's Academy Awards was born on Chicago's northwest side, brought into the world by Martin Vega and prepped for his big... – Jan 26, 2009 at 4:31 PM in Entertainment

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I loved the scene with the long walk out of the... – Jan 26, 2009 at 10:46 AM