News Archive for March 18 2008

Sci-Fi Writer Arthur C. Clarke Dies At 90

An aide says science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke has died.

Agent: 'English Patient' Director Anthony Minghella Dies

Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella, who turned such literary works as "The English Patient," "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and "Cold Mountain" into acclaimed movies, has died. He was 54.

Kristin Davis' sex tape: My long-awaited thoughts

Over the past few days provocative photos of what may or may not be Sex and the City star Kristin Davis have surfaced on the net. Do I think it's really her? Absolutely. I mean, everyone's been nude on camera. Even Hillary Clinton who, I must say, was a true professional. Miss you, babe! Anyway, TMZ is giving their final word on the whole situation [...]

Record-Setting Young Pilot Dies at 26

Vicki Van Meter, celebrated for piloting a plane across the country at age 11 and from the U.S. to Europe at age 12, has died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Crawford County coroner said. She was 26.

Todt steps down as Ferrari's CEO

Jean Todt resigned as CEO of Ferrari on Tuesday and will be replaced by Amedeo Felisa, the former general manager.

T-Wolves Owner Suggests KG 'Tanked It'

Kevin Garnett never had a bigger fan when he played for Minnesota than Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor. But it appears those days are over. Taylor leveled some rare criticism at his former star on Tuesday, suggesting Garnett "tanked it" when he missed the last five games last year.

Indie Weekend Box Office: 'Under the Same Moon' Lights It Up

Filed under: IFC, Magnolia, Box Office, Fox Searchlight, The Weinstein Co., Cinematical IndieThe big story of the weekend was the success enjoyed by Under the Same Moon (Fox Searchlight / The Weinstein Co.), which earned $8,910 per screen playing on 266 screens, according to estimates compiled by Leonard Klady at Movie City News. Our own Jette Kernion [...]