Robert De Niro News

Harvey Keitel joins DeNiro in 'Little Fockers'

Nov 13, 2009, 1:13 GMT

Harvey Keitel has signed on to join the cast of Universal and Tribeca Prods.' 'Meet the Fockers' sequel. ... more

Robert De Niro wants 'regular' stars

Nov 9, 2009, 5:01 GMT

Robert De Niro thinks actors become famous too early. ... more

Robert De Niro's indifferent kids

Nov 8, 2009, 9:01 GMT

Robert De Niro's children don't care that their dad is famous. ... more

Laura Dern to join the 'Fockers'

Oct 19, 2009, 21:18 GMT

Laura Dern is joining the cast of Universal and Tribeca Prods.' second 'Meet the Parents' sequel. ... more

Jessica Alba ready for 'Fockers'

Sep 30, 2009, 20:12 GMT

Jessica Alba is in talks to join the cast of the third installment of the 'Meet the Parents' franchise, 'Little Fockers,' which will be directed by Paul Weitz for Universal Pictures and Tribeca Productions. ... more

Lee and De Niro prep for Showtime Drama

Sep 21, 2009, 20:46 GMT

Robert De Niro and Spike Lee have teamed with Showtime to develop a drama series about Manhattan’s Alphabet City. ... more

Encore and Starz De Niro and Pacino film festival, Saturday June 6

May 28, 2009, 2:30 GMT

'Better to be a king for a night than a schmuck for a lifetime.' - Robert de Niro
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De Niro, Norton set in 'Stone'

May 9, 2009, 0:10 GMT

Robert De Niro and Edward Norton will team up again to star in the psychological thriller 'Stone,' to be directed by John Curran. ... more

In photos: ' 8th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Vanity Fair Magazine Party'

Apr 26, 2009, 21:28 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event ' 8th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Vanity Fair Magazine Party.' ... more

Righteous Kill – DVD Review

Jan 7, 2009, 12:44 GMT

Hollywood icons Robert De Niro and Al Pacino have only appeared together in one short scene in Heat.  The teaming of these two legends in a film where they get to bounce off of one another should’ve been the event of the season.  Yet, this monumental occasion is soured by a mystery that’s not too hard to figure out. ... more

Righteous Kill – Blu-ray Review

Jan 5, 2009, 11:47 GMT

Righteous Kill is a decent cop thriller, but you can’t help but expect more from the film due to the pairing of Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. Instead of something truly great from these two screen legends, we get a film that just seems tired and predictable. ... more

Robert De Niro's Fear threat

Dec 8, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Robert De Niro used to threaten make his 13-year-old twins watch his infamous thriller 'Cape Fear' if they were naughty. ... more

A Moment of Praise: M&C Tribute to Mickey Rourke

Dec 5, 2008, 13:57 GMT

Actor Mickey Rourke has weathered much in the last few years, and taken a bashing for his refusal to age gracefully.  His redemptive, critically acclaimed performance in The Wrestler sparks resurgence in his career for him.  The film took the big festivals by storm. ... more

Cinematographer Gordon Willis talks The Godfather trilogy, and the journey to Blu-ray

Sep 24, 2008, 16:13 GMT

Gordon Willis, the cinematographer's cinematographer, spoke exclusively to Monsters and Critics about the recently released Godfather Coppola restoration that features extensive history and inside commentary from the crew, producers and actors who contributed to the making of the films. ... more

The Godfather returns to DVD with ‘Coppola Restoration’ and M&C’s giving away 3 copies

Sep 22, 2008, 16:44 GMT

Paramount Home Entertainment has released The Godfather Collection: The Coppola Restoration, and M&C’s giving away three copies of the DVD set which brings the classic films “home in a way that fans have never seen before.” ... more

The Godfather Trilogy: The Coppola Restoration Edition – DVD Review

Sep 22, 2008, 16:14 GMT

“Someday, and that day may never come, I'll call upon you to do a service for me.”  It appears that godfather Don Coppola called in that favor with Paramount studios and a new restoration of his epic Italian family series, which just also happens to feature the mob.  ... more

The Godfather - The Coppola Restoration – Blu-ray Review

Sep 22, 2008, 14:21 GMT

Making a surprisingly quick debut to Blu-Ray, 'The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration' comes to high-def with meticulous restorations for 'The Godfather' and 'The Godfather II' and a newly remastered 'The Godfather III'. ... more

‘Lakeview Terrace’ takes the top spot

Sep 22, 2008, 13:25 GMT

In another weak weekend, the Sony Screen Gems’ thriller “Lakeview Terrace” with Samuel L. Jackson took the top spot at the weekend box office with an estimated $15.6 million. ... more

Ray Winstone to replace Robert De Niro on ‘Edge of Darkness’

Sep 12, 2008, 11:20 GMT

Ray Winstone is in talks to replace Robert De Niro on Martin Campbell’s 'Edge of Darkness' with Mel Gibson. ... more

Robert De Niro splits from Martin Campbell’s ‘Edge of Darkness’

Sep 5, 2008, 12:20 GMT

Robert De Niro has split from director Martin Campbell’s “Edge of Darkness” – which Graham King's GK Films started shooting in Massachusetts on Aug. 18th. ... more

Fall looks hot at the big screen

Sep 2, 2008, 15:34 GMT

Even though it is technically still summer, the passing of Labor Day means it is unofficially fall.  To help soften the blow of the falling leaves, the cooler nights and the dark sky coming before 8pm, Monsters and Critics has compiled a Fall Movie Preview! ... more

Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro team up for Righteous Kill and M&C’s getting fans ready!

Aug 15, 2008, 16:43 GMT

Academy Award winners Robert De Niro and Al Pacino star as a pair of veteran New York City police detectives in Righteous Kill – hitting theaters on Sept. 12th from Millennium Films. To get fans ready, M&C is giving away a DVD gift pack featuring the two stars! ... more

Robert De Niro's acting advice

Jul 26, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Robert De Niro says difficult actors should leave their 'craziness' at home. ... more

The Godfather gets restored for DVD and Blu-ray

Jun 30, 2008, 15:52 GMT

Paramount Home Entertainment has announced the release of a newly restored version of The Godfather films. The Godfather Collection: The Coppola Restoration will arrive on DVD and Blu-ray on Sept. 23rd bringing the classic films “home in a way that fans have never seen before.” ... more

'Unglamorous' Robert De Niro

Jun 29, 2008, 11:00 GMT

Robert De Niro doesn't think he is glamorous enough for Hollywood. ... more

HD DVD Review: Stardust

Jan 4, 2008, 11:58 GMT

A film already destined to become a beloved cult classic along the lines of ‘Princess Bride’, the good-natured fantasy adventure ‘Stardust’ based on a book by Neil Gaiman is the best unheralded film of last year. ... more

DVD Review: Stardust

Dec 17, 2007, 17:58 GMT

An epic fantasy in the vein of Princess Bride, but more aimed at adults then the kiddies.  This delightful fantasy is based on Neil Gaiman’s graphic novel and is quite fantastic.  Sure there are some elements that didn’t jibe with me, but by the end of the picture I was entranced at how good it was.   ... more

Robert De Niro's art action

Nov 20, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Robert De Niro is suing a New York art dealership after it sold his late father's paintings without permission. ... more

Mann and De Niro reunite for Frankie Machine

Oct 25, 2007, 21:19 GMT

Director Michael Mann and Robert De Niro are to cooperate on a new mafia yarn, Frankie Machine, according to the Hollywood Reporter Thursday. ... more

Carla Gugino joins De Niro and Pacino in 'Righteous Kill'

Aug 23, 2007, 13:36 GMT

Carla Gugino has signed up to star in Millennium Films' crime drama 'Righteous Kill.' ... more

Time traveller Robert De Niro

Aug 21, 2007, 11:00 GMT

Robert De Niro travelled back in time so he could celebrate his birthday twice. ... more

DVD Review: Taxi Driver (Limited Collector's Edition)

Aug 14, 2007, 10:53 GMT

Rarely will a double dip, or triple dip in this case, on a DVD be anything more than a disguised attempt to steal YOUR money with such extravagant, original selling points as LIMITED COLLECTOR’S EDITION or “INSERT YOUR FAVORITE LINE FROM THE FILM HERE” EDITION. ... more

Update: Taxi Driver (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) cover art revealed

Aug 3, 2007, 23:33 GMT

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment brings the four-time Academy Award-nominated modern film classic Taxi Driver (Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role and Best Music, 1977) in a Limited Collector’s Edition to DVD August 14. ... more

HD DVD Review: The Untouchables (Special Collector's Edition)

Jul 20, 2007, 12:35 GMT

A film that a lot people consider a modern classic, Brian De Palma takes on the period gangster genre with his visually stylish, star-studded pic that shot Kevin Costner and Andy Garcia on the road to stardom and further cemented that Sean Connery is a film God. ... more

Overture set to 'Kill'

Jun 27, 2007, 7:44 GMT

Overture Films, the growing studio arm of Liberty Media's Starz Entertainment pay-TV unit, has picked up all North American rights for ‘Righteous Kill.’

 

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Robert De Niro's claim declined

Jun 19, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Robert De Niro's request to dismiss a lawsuit brought against him by an insurance company has been declined. ... more

Robert De Niro's court plea

May 22, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Robert De Niro has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit brought against him by an insurance company. ... more

Robert De Niro sued by film insurer

May 19, 2007, 4:01 GMT

Not only has Robert De Niro had to battle cancer, now he is being sued by the insurance company of a film he was signed on for in 2003. ... more

DVD Review: Arthur and the Invisibles

May 16, 2007, 16:46 GMT

This fairytale comes from French director Luc Besson based on the children’s books that he wrote.  For the US the Minimoys were changed to Invisibles and a good voice cast assembled, however, this film adaptation seemingly loses something in the translation. ... more

Robert De Niro's Jamelia snub

May 2, 2007, 11:50 GMT

Robert De Niro failed to impress British singer Jamelia with his chat-up lines. ... more

De Niro Tribeca versus Bowie High Line: Festival fracas?

Apr 25, 2007, 16:49 GMT

Actor Robert De Niro, who co-founded the Tribeca Film Festival, is allegedly quite upset with David Bowie, who's part of the High Line Festival, a 10-day 'mash-up of music, film, comedy, visual art and performance,' which begins three days after De Niro's blue chip corporate sponsored event ends on May 6. ... more

DVD Review: The Good Shepherd

Apr 1, 2007, 12:15 GMT

Director Robert De Niro takes us behind the scenes of the Central Intelligence Agency or maybe you’d know it better as the CIA.  The origins of the agency are traced as we follow the events of a particular agent.  ... more

M&C Interview: Retired CIA agent /author Milton Bearden talks The Good Shepherd

Mar 30, 2007, 15:30 GMT

The Good Shepherd chronicles the birth of the Central Intelligence Agency and is told through the eyes of Edward Wilson - a man whose loyalty to his country compromises his commitment to everything else. ... more

The Good Shepherd arrives on DVD and HD-DVD in April

Mar 2, 2007, 14:38 GMT

Oscar winners Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie and Robert De Niro star in the edge-of-your-seat thriller The Good Shepherd - coming to DVD on April 3rd, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment for the suggested retail price of $29.98. ... more

Meet The Parents 3

Feb 26, 2007, 8:00 GMT

Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro are set to star in a third 'Meet The Parents' film. ... more

'Little Fockers' given the go from Universal

Feb 23, 2007, 20:44 GMT

Universal Pictures is now developing 'Little Fockers,' the third installment of what has become one of Universal's most lucrative franchises, according to Variety. ... more

What Just Happened has all star cast

Feb 9, 2007, 13:12 GMT

Robert DeNiro has put together an all star cast for ‘What Just Happened?’ ... more

De Niro's actor trade

Feb 4, 2007, 11:30 GMT

Robert De Niro and his director friend Martin Scorsese are in the habit of trading actors. ... more

De Niro's Shepherd fears

Feb 3, 2007, 11:30 GMT

Robert De Niro feared 'The Good Shepherd' would never get made. ... more

De Niro's Shepherd fears

Feb 3, 2007, 11:30 GMT

Robert De Niro feared 'The Good Shepherd' would never get made. ... more

Robert De Niro's unseen Extra

Jan 30, 2007, 13:30 GMT

Robert De Niro still hasn't watched his cameo appearance on British TV comedy 'Extras'. ... more

De Niro reluctant to sign Jolie

Jan 6, 2007, 8:00 GMT

Robert De Niro was reluctant to cast Angelina Jolie in 'The Good Shepherd', because he thought she was too tough for the role. ... more

Weekend box-office preview: Sugar and spice and everything nice?

Dec 22, 2006, 9:53 GMT

It is Christmas - a time of year for family, friends and a last chance for Hollywood to fill its coffers for the year. ... more

De Niro's Panda Express surprise for Fanning

Dec 21, 2006, 13:30 GMT

Robert De Niro moved a restaurant to a different US state to celebrate Dakota Fanning's birthday. ... more

Movie Review (2): The Good Shepherd

Dec 19, 2006, 13:17 GMT

Robert De Niro’s ‘The Good Shepherd’ spans the period from 1939 through 1961, with the onset and duration of WWII and into the Cold War and the Bay of Pigs.  ... more

Movie Review: The Good Shepherd

Dec 19, 2006, 12:34 GMT

It took actor-writer Robert De Niro almost 9 years to bring “The Good Shepherd” to the screen.  ... more

Matt Damon thinks the Bush twins can serve too

Dec 17, 2006, 0:06 GMT

On the upcoming Hardball College Tour with Chris Matthews on MSNBC, Matt Damon and Robert De Niro speak at George Mason University, and reveal who they hope will be elected president in 2008, among other things.  ... more

De Niro annoys voters at dinnertime, stumps for Hillary

Nov 3, 2006, 12:10 GMT

Robert De Niro has made New Yorkers an offer they can't refuse - vote for Hillary Clinton. ... more

DVD Review: Backdraft (Two-Disc Anniversary Edition)

Sep 25, 2006, 14:57 GMT

One of the best films about firefighters, Backdraft, is now back on DVD in a special two-disc anniversary edition that actually has enough special features to make it more than worth the double-dip. ... more

Trailer for De Niro's The Good Shepherd online!

Sep 22, 2006, 2:02 GMT

We have added a trailer for the Robert De Niro directed drama, The Good Shepherd. ... more

Robert De Niro to play mobster, again!

Sep 17, 2006, 3:24 GMT

Robert De Niro and his Tribeca Films partner Jane Rosenthal to produce 'The Winter of Frankie Machine.' ... more

Backdraft comes to DVD in a Two-Disc Anniversary Edition

Sep 6, 2006, 13:38 GMT

Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard's heroic action-thriller about the adventurous lives of professional firefighters is coming to DVD on September 19th in an all new 2-disc Anniversary Edition.   ... more

Pacino and DeNiro fan: Ice-T

Sep 4, 2006, 15:02 GMT

Rap star Ice-T is a huge fan of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. ... more

Ricky Gervais' De Niro praise

Aug 22, 2006, 16:16 GMT

Ricky Gervais claims he made a fool of himself in front of Hollywood actor Robert De Niro - after praising him on the set of their new movie. ... more

Actor Rupert Everett brands Starbucks a “cancer”

Aug 19, 2006, 6:23 GMT

Actor and Norfolk native Rupert Everett, 47, has labeled the sprawling Starbucks coffee chain a 'cancer'.   Everett is spearheading the community backing a campaign to boycott a new branch near his home in Bloomsbury, central London.
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Co-stars to Robert De Niro: “You’re scaring us, Bobby!”

Jul 9, 2006, 15:51 GMT

The new movie Stardust, described as a fantasy drama taking place in the countryside town, but actually filming in the Pinewood Studios of England, there is some serious method acting taking place. ... more

Missy Elliot to jump to the big screen for Universal and Robert De Niro

Jun 14, 2006, 21:02 GMT

Not only is Missy Elliott’s life about to become the latest rapper bio-film, but now the performer is scheduled to star in the upcoming Universal Pictures movie – which is also being produced by none other than Robert De Niro through his Tribeca Films company. ... more

Universal slates Missy Elliott biopic

Jun 14, 2006, 13:30 GMT

Missy Elliott’s life is coming to the big screen. ... more

Alec Baldwin faces off with duds designer Patricia Fields

Jun 13, 2006, 19:27 GMT

Actor Alec Baldwin currently in production and playing opposite to Sarah Michelle Gellar in an adaptation of 'The Girls' Guide to Hunting & Fishing' was reported by the New York Times to have had 'differences of opinion' with the now departed costume designer, Patricia Field. ... more

DVD Review: Ronin - Two Disc Collector's Edition

May 11, 2006, 16:30 GMT

Although the double dip is common among studios now, fans will not want to pass on Ronin – Two Disc Collector’s Edition – a smart and slick action thriller from Robert De Niro and legendary director John Frankenheimer. ... more

Tribeca Film Festival comes to a close

May 8, 2006, 11:45 GMT

The red carpet has been put away for another year as the 5th annual Tribeca Film Festival came to a close Sunday evening after playing 274 films from 40 countries. ... more

M&C film festival coverage

Apr 15, 2006, 11:26 GMT

In talking about movies, one activity that you hear of often is a film festival. ... more

De Niro rebuilds Cuba on Dominican Republic

Jan 10, 2006, 10:05 GMT

Santo Domingo - Hollywood actor and director Robert de Niro launched filming Monday in Santo Domingo for the spy thriller 'The Good Shepherd'. ... more

Robert De Niro brings festive cheer to London pub

Dec 22, 2005, 13:51 GMT

Robert De Niro brought some festive cheer to a London pub when he treated the locals to a £5,000 drinking session. ... more

De Niro can't get away from the mob

Nov 16, 2005, 3:27 GMT

Bobby D adpats a book that doesn't exist yet into his next mafia movie ... more

What Just Happened to De Niro

Oct 27, 2005, 21:36 GMT

Barry Levinson's next casts De  Niro as writer-producer Art Levinson ... more

De Niro and Streep in talks for role reversal

Jun 15, 2005, 10:15 GMT

Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep are in talks to star in Walt Disney Pictures's First Man. ... more

DVD Review: Meet the Fockers

Apr 23, 2005, 16:01 GMT

Meet the Fockers is a sequel that delivers as many laughs, outrageousness, funny performances and disaster as 2000’s Meet the Parents. The difference is the sequel brings this chaos on a larger scale thanks to the crazy overacting of its biggest stars Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, and of course Barbara Streisand. ... more

First Stills from Hide and Seek with Robert De Niro

Oct 29, 2004, 12:45 GMT

We have the first stills from Hide and Seek starring Robert De Niro and Dakota Fanning.

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