Sigourney Weaver News

Woody Harrelson's religious role

Feb 13, 2012, 6:02 GMT

Woody Harrelson wanted to become a minister of religion before he knew the Bible was a 'man-made' thing. ... more

Abduction - Blu-ray Review

Feb 6, 2012, 15:12 GMT

Taylor Lautner shines as an action hero in Abducted.  Surrounded by top veteran actors Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Alfred Molina and Maria Bello, Taylor Lautner delivers a fast paced and physical performance as a young man whose entire existence has been turned upside-down. 

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Henry Cavill & Bruce Willis star in new 'Cold Light of Day' trailer

Jan 31, 2012, 0:02 GMT

The first full length trailer for Summit Entertainment’s upcoming action thriller 'The Cold Light of Day' is now online. The film stars new Superman Henry Cavill in the leading role, with Bruce Willis playing his CIA father.
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11th Annual Marrakech International Film Festival Pictures

Dec 14, 2011, 13:01 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 11th Annual Marrakech International Film Festival. ... more

Taylor Lautner’s Abduction comes to Video on Demand for the holidays

Dec 8, 2011, 16:19 GMT

Lionsgate is set to release Taylor Lautner's Abduction to Video on Demand for two weeks (December 22 through January 4) this holiday season before the film makes its way to DVD and Blu-ray on January 17th. The film will be available in all cable and digital Video on Demand and Pay Per View platforms. ... more

Rampart – Movie Review

Nov 28, 2011, 14:58 GMT

A film test for Woody Harrelson’s commendable nasty character skills, “Rampart’s” fails to provide much healing to allow L.A. to move on.

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Paul lands on Earth with free Blu-rays

Aug 10, 2011, 16:49 GMT

One tiny alien takes two comic geeks on the ultimate road trip with the arrival of Paul on Blu-ray and DVD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and M&C’s giving away five copies of the Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack edition – which includes the unrated version of the film and the theatrical cut!

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Paul - Blu-ray Review - CLIPS ADDED!

Aug 9, 2011, 12:22 GMT

Seth Rogan voices a little green man who hooks up with not-gay pals Simon Pegg and Nick Frost and takes Kristen Wiig along for the ride. What a funny ride it is though, it may not be as amusing as the Brit duo’s team ups with Edgar Wright, but it certainly has enough to make a geek smile. 

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First pictures from Abduction

Jun 3, 2011, 11:36 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from Abduction. ... more

You Again – Blu-ray Review

Feb 25, 2011, 15:56 GMT

Sometimes the past just won’t go away, and such is the case for Marni (Kristen Bell) - a successful public relations executive who learns that her beloved older brother is marrying her high school nemesis. 

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Paul World Premiere Leicester Square London Pictures

Feb 11, 2011, 13:14 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Paul World Premiere Leicester Square London. ... more

Avatar (Three-Disc Extended Collector's Edition) – DVD Review

Nov 29, 2010, 14:26 GMT

Travel again to the world of Pandora, experience the beauty and the wonders, the heartbreaks and the triumphs in this story.  Fall in love with the Na’vi people, their way of life, and the physical, mental and spiritual connection they have with their world.  ... more

Avatar gets extended on DVD and M&C’s giving away two copies!

Nov 9, 2010, 15:32 GMT

The journey continues as director James Cameron unlocks more secrets of Pandora with the release of Avatar: Extended Collector’s Edition on DVD November 16th from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and M&C’s giving away two copies!

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More actors to investigate 'Rampart'

Sep 14, 2010, 20:49 GMT

Steve Buscemi, Anne Heche, Cynthia Nixon, Sigourney Weaver and Robin Wright have joined the cast of Oren Moverman's cop thriller 'Rampart.' ... more

Willis, Weaver looking for the 'Light'

Aug 4, 2010, 1:14 GMT

Bruce Willis will star opposite Henry Cavill in the Summit-Intrepid Pictures thriller 'The Cold Light of Day,' with Sigourney Weaver in talks to star. ... more

Richard Lewis to join 'Vamps'

Jul 30, 2010, 1:54 GMT

Richard Lewis has joined the cast of the romantic horror-comedy 'Vamps.'
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Alien films get collected on Blu-ray!

Jul 16, 2010, 16:03 GMT

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced the Alien Anthology will debut on Blu-ray for the first time ever on October 25 internationally and on October 26 in North America. The Alien Anthology will be available for a suggested retail price of $139.99 U.S. / $179.99 Canada. ... more

Sigourney Weaver goes with the 'Abduction'

Jun 3, 2010, 20:57 GMT

Sigourney Weaver has joined the cast of Lionsgate's thriller 'Abduction.'
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In Pictures: '21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards'

Mar 17, 2010, 22:37 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event '21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards'. ... more

Avatar gets a global release date for Blu-ray and DVD

Mar 16, 2010, 11:37 GMT

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced director James Cameron’s sci-fi epic Avatar will arrive on DVD and Blu-ray on April 22nd – coinciding with the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. ... more

In Pictures: '47th Annual ICG Publicist Awards'

Mar 6, 2010, 23:43 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event '47th Annual ICG Publicist Awards'. ... more

In Pictures: 'France Cesar Awards 2010'

Feb 27, 2010, 23:08 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'France Cesar Awards 2010'. ... more

'Avatar' breaks domestic record

Feb 5, 2010, 3:12 GMT

Twentieth Century Fox and James Cameron's 'Avatar' has broken the previous all-time record holder 'Titanic' to become the highest domestic grossing film ever with $601.1 million. ... more

'Avatar' good for a seventh straight week

Feb 1, 2010, 19:05 GMT

20th Century Fox's 'Avatar' won the domestic box office for the seventh week in a row, taking in $30 million. ... more

'Avatar' wins sixth straight weekend

Jan 26, 2010, 3:27 GMT

20th Century Fox and James Cameron's 'Avatar' won the domestic box office weekend for the sixth straight week. ... more

Sigourney Weaver to play stripper

Jan 21, 2010, 6:02 GMT

Sigourney Weaver is to play a stripper in her next film. ... more

'Avatar' wins fifth straight week

Jan 19, 2010, 1:14 GMT

Twentieth Century Fox's 'Avatar' won its fifth straight box office weekend and fought off some stiff competition. ... more

In Pictures: 'The Pressroom at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards'

Jan 18, 2010, 14:36 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'The Pressroom at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards'. ... more

Sigourney Weaver and Ting Tings on SNL, the best of clips for Jan.16

Jan 17, 2010, 19:12 GMT

Sigourney Weaver took on the SNL'ers last night and some skits worked, and some not so much. ... more

More money, more problems: Avatar's success fuels critics

Jan 14, 2010, 12:08 GMT

Los Angeles - The blockbuster movie Avatar makes some enthusiasts depressed and gives others headaches. ... more

'Avatar' wins fourth straight weekend

Jan 12, 2010, 2:50 GMT

20th Century Fox's James Cameron film 'Avatar' held on to the No. 1 spot in the domestic and foreign box office for the fourth straight weekend. ... more

'Avatar' becomes No. 2 all-time worldwide grosser

Jan 8, 2010, 0:10 GMT

On Wednesday, James Cameron’s 'Avatar' passed the $1.12 billion total set by 2003's 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' to become the second-highest worldwide grosser ever. ... more

'Avatar' wins box office for third straight week

Jan 5, 2010, 2:58 GMT

James Cameron's 'Avatar' began 2010 by winning the domestic box office for a third straight weekend. ... more

Shy actress Sigourney Weaver

Jan 3, 2010, 6:01 GMT

Sigourney Weaver was too shy for Hollywood. ... more

'Avatar' leads way as holiday box office breaks record

Dec 29, 2009, 2:01 GMT

The 2009 Christmas weekend broke the record for the biggest domestic box office weekend in history. ... more

In Pictures: 'James Cameron Honored With A Star On The Hollywood Walk of Fame'

Dec 22, 2009, 13:30 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'James Cameron Honored With A Star On The Hollywood Walk of Fame'. ... more

In Pictures: 'Avatar Los Angeles Premiere'

Dec 18, 2009, 14:57 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Avatar Los Angeles Premiere'. ... more

Sigourney Weaver talks Avatar and Aliens on Leno (Videos)

Dec 17, 2009, 18:41 GMT

NBC fired over the clips from The Jay Leno show. ... more

In Pictures: 'Avatar Premiere in London'

Dec 11, 2009, 12:20 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Avatar Premiere in London'. ... more

Shocked alien Sigourney Weaver

Dec 11, 2009, 10:02 GMT

Sigourney Weaver was shocked when she saw herself as a blue alien in 'Avatar'. ... more

New character video featurette for James Cameron's 'Avatar'

Nov 22, 2009, 0:06 GMT

We have added a new video featurette for 20th Century Fox and James Cameron's 'Avatar'. This latest videos focuses on Stephen Lang's character in the movie, Colonel Quaritch.
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Galaxy Quest – Blu-ray Review

Nov 17, 2009, 18:49 GMT

To boldly go where no Blu-ray has gone before… oh wait, wrong movie.  However, fans of that other film will want to pick up this Blu-ray when they’re grabbing the Blu-ray of the reboot of that unnamed franchise.  Galaxy Quest is a delightful parody of that iconic sci-fi show that also has a heart of its own.  ... more

Weaver to ride 'Rapids'

Nov 4, 2009, 18:21 GMT

Sigourney Weaver and Alia Shawkat are joining the cast of 'Cedar Rapids,' the Fox Searchlight comedy to be directed by Miguel Arteta. ... more

Ladies lining up for Disney's 'Again'

Jun 16, 2009, 22:46 GMT

Jamie Lee Curtis, Kristin Chenoweth, Odette Yustman, Betty White and Victor Garber have joined the cast of Disney’s 'You Again.' ... more

Weaver has the laughs

Jun 4, 2009, 19:34 GMT

Sigourney Weaver has been cast in “You Again” for Disney and is in talks to join the Greg Mottola-directed comedy “Paul” for Universal and Working Title. ... more

‘Ripley’ is ‘First Lady of Sci-Fi’

Jun 2, 2009, 18:08 GMT

According to Total Sci-Fi, Sigourney Weaver, who starred in Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection under her character name Ellen Ripley, has earned first place in the list of “25 Women Who Shook Sci-Fi.” Go Ripley!

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Galaxy Quest (Deluxe Edition) – DVD Review

May 12, 2009, 10:16 GMT

By Grabthar’s Hammer, there’s a new edition of Galaxy Quest!  There’s some other film currently in theaters that claims to be a reboot of a famous science fiction franchise, but what I want to know is when the big screen version of Galaxy Quest is going to arrive.  Heaven knows that those actors need some work.   ... more

The Tale of Despereaux - Blu-ray Review

Apr 13, 2009, 16:27 GMT

The classic French story (with many changes - some fans of the original book will take note, as my 10-year-old did) comes to the big screen with a stellar cast providing voice talent. ... more

In photos: '66th Annual Golden Globes HBO After Party'

Jan 12, 2009, 17:18 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event '66th Annual Golden Globes HBO After Party.' ... more

In photos: 'New York Film Critics' Circle Awards - Arrivals'

Jan 6, 2009, 21:11 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'New York Film Critics' Circle Awards - Arrivals.' ... more

In photos: '11th Annual Trevor Project Cracked Xmas Fundraiser'

Dec 9, 2008, 21:46 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event '11th Annual Trevor Project Cracked Xmas Fundraiser.' ... more

Sigourney Weaver's beauty insecurity

Nov 29, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Sigourney Weaver has never been 'babe material'. ... more

Wall-E (Three-Disc Special Edition) - Blu-ray Review

Nov 24, 2008, 12:49 GMT

“Ta-da!” Wall-E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter---Earth-class) is the soulful robot left behind on planet Earth that has a passion for musicals (especially ‘Hello Dolly’). He comes to Blu-ray in a Three-Disc Special Edition looking great and with an amazing amount of special features (some exclusive to the format). ... more

Wall-E (Three-Disc Special Edition) – DVD Review

Nov 18, 2008, 12:48 GMT

Phillip K. Dick asked if androids dreamed of electronic sheep and this film questions whether a machine could have a soul.  The answer is yes - if you spend 700 years watching Hello, Dolly!  Pixar continues their excellent track record with this fantastic film that has a lot of heart – even if it is a mechanical one. ... more

Wall-E a triumph of the crafts, Stanton, Burtt and PIXAR in-depth

Nov 18, 2008, 10:55 GMT

If you are a creative type and love being in a stimulating environment that defies cubicle corporate settings, PIXAR is the place to shoot for vocationally.  ... more

'Alien' mom Sigourney Weaver

Nov 17, 2008, 11:55 GMT

Sigourney Weaver says starring in the 'Alien' films helped her prepare for motherhood. ... more

Baby Mama – DVD Review

Sep 9, 2008, 13:44 GMT

Put our biological alarm clocks on silent if you happen to have a T-shaped uterus.  Tina Fey and Amy Poehler take some time off of the Saturday Night Live news desk to star in this comedy that’s knocked up with laughs.   ... more

Sigourney Weaver's English mother pain

Jul 20, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Sigourney Weaver's mother used to call her 'plain'. ... more

Blu-ray Review: Vantage Point

Jul 2, 2008, 11:27 GMT

Told in Rashomon style, Vantage Point examines the assassination of the President of the United States from several different accounts (even POTUS himself).  The film cumulates in a thrilling chase sequence, but the way in which they tell the tale tends to annoy rather than excite.   ... more

Vantage Point comes to DVD and Blu-ray

May 2, 2008, 16:01 GMT

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment invites you to witness the action-packed thriller of the year as Vantage Point arrives July 1st on two-disc DVD and Blu-ray High Def as well as on a single-disc DVD and PSP.  ... more

'Planet Earth' returns in November

Oct 26, 2007, 15:56 GMT

Discovery Channel is giving viewers a second chance to see the award-winning 11-part series 'Planet Earth' next month after debuting it last spring. ... more

DVD Review: The TV Set

Sep 26, 2007, 14:42 GMT

The TV set is not exactly about the box in your living room but the people that put the programming on that box.  They’re all a bunch of fake plastic types that never say what they really think and this movie skewers them, as they should be.  ... more

DVD Review: Snow Cake

Sep 17, 2007, 23:04 GMT

Strong performances from Alan Rickman and Sigourney Weaver elevate a mostly mawkish pic above its Sundance quirky melodrama of the week origins to arrive at a film that contains some subtle, genuine moments. ... more

Ubisoft to produce videogame version of Cameron’s Avatar

Jul 25, 2007, 15:28 GMT

Although he may not have helmed a major motion picture since 1997’s watery spectacular Titanic, Academy Award-winning director James Cameron is still considered hot property in Hollywood. Moreover, his eagerly-awaited sci-fi epic 'Avatar' has already been snapped up by French publisher Ubisoft regarding an official videogame tie-in. ... more

Movie Review: Snow Cake

May 16, 2007, 9:56 GMT

Sigourney Weaver scores big with her first role in recent history that shows her at her best. Alan Rickman provides the perfect counterpart as the loneliest man in Central Canada. ... more

DVD Review: Happily N’Ever After

May 3, 2007, 22:33 GMT

I suppose the comparison to Shrek is going to be obvious and it doesn’t help that they use that name on the cover of the box, but this animated feature should please the kiddies but might not appeal to adults in the way that Shrek did. ... more

Sigourney Weaver cast in Baby Mama

Apr 30, 2007, 22:50 GMT

Los Angeles - Sigourney Weaver is to star with Tina Fey and Amy Pohler in the comedy 'Baby Mama' for Universal Pictures, according to The Hollywood Reporter. ... more

Exclusive clip from The TV Set!

Apr 8, 2007, 9:58 GMT

We have been provided with an exclusive clip from ThinkFilms, The TV Set starring David Duchovny, Sigourney Weaver and Ioan Gruffudd. ... more

Cameron casts Weaver, Studi for Avatar

Feb 17, 2007, 6:23 GMT

Director and producer James Cameron has confirmed to Harry Knowles at Aint it Cool News that actors Wes Studi, Sigourney Weaver, Peter Mensah, Joel David Moore, C.C.H. Pounder and Laz Alonso have joined the cast of his 3D CG feature 'Avatar'. ... more

DVD Review: Infamous

Feb 12, 2007, 13:22 GMT

Though it tells the same story as Capote, Infamous is a different film and well worth your attention thanks to an excellent portrayal by Toby Jones.  They should share the Oscar and Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Oscar should spend six month’s out of the year on Jones’ mantel. ... more

Movie Review: Happily N'Ever After

Jan 3, 2007, 8:26 GMT

The new Lionsgate German/USA animated film ‘Happily N’Ever After’ takes yet another run at the 16th century tale but filters it through the knowing cynicism of our times.  ... more

Movie Review: Infamous

Oct 10, 2006, 14:10 GMT

It’s magic! Alchemy of the most creative and fortuitous sort. ... more

ThinkFilm gears up for the fall

Aug 31, 2006, 11:28 GMT

ThinkFilm is set for a busy Fall. ... more

Movie Review: The TV Set

May 30, 2006, 2:48 GMT

In Jake Kasdan’s dark comedy the time is the present and the setting is an executive conference room where a very important decision is being made. ... more

Gala opening launches Berlin Film Festival

Feb 9, 2006, 19:21 GMT

Berlin - A drama starring Sigourney Weaver as an autistic woman opened this year's Berlin Film Festival setting the stage for a stream of movies to be shown at the Berlinale exploring the often gritty and unexpected side of everyday life. ... more

Marc Evans' Snow Cake to open Berlin film festival

Jan 19, 2006, 11:53 GMT

Berlin - British director Marc Evans' Snow Cake, a drama starring Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman about the friendship between an autistic woman and a man traumatized after a fatal car accident, is to open next month's Berlin Film Festival. ... more

Weaver and Gruffudd join satire

Aug 9, 2005, 9:17 GMT

Sigourney Weaver and Ioan Gruffudd have been cast in the indie satire The TV Set. ... more

Snow Cake Starts Shooting in Canada

Apr 13, 2005, 13:30 GMT

Principal photography has started on Canadian drama 'Snow Cake,' which stars Alan Rickman, Sigourney Weaver, Kim Kattrall and Carrie-anne Moss. ... more