CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
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‘WALL-E,’ ‘The Dark Knight’ Snubbed For Major 2009 Oscar Nominations
Submitted by BrianTT on January 22, 2009 - 9:36amCHICAGO – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their 81st annual nominees this morning, January 22nd, 2009. For a body that has been known to make shocking mistakes, they may have topped themselves by excluding the two most beloved movies of 2008, “WALL-E” and “The Dark Knight” from the Best Picture category.
The 10 Best Blu-Ray, DVD Releases of 2008
Submitted by BrianTT on December 23, 2008 - 4:43pmCHICAGO – For audiences increasingly accustomed to watching movies at home instead of at the multiplex, it was an interesting year for DVDs and Blu-rays.
‘WALL-E,’ ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ ‘The Dark Knight’ Win Awards From Chicago Film Critics Association
Submitted by BrianTT on December 18, 2008 - 10:21amCHICAGO – The Chicago Film Critics Association announced their winners for the best of 2008 and an animated robot, superhero movie villain, wrestling star, and former teen actress walked away with big prizes. “Wall-E” was the big winner of the day, taking home an amazing four prizes, the most presented to any one movie this year.
‘The Dark Knight,’ ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Lead Nominees From Chicago Film Critics Association
Submitted by BrianTT on December 15, 2008 - 10:09amCHICAGO – The Chicago Film Critics Association announced its choices for the best of 2008 on Monday morning. The biggest blockbuster of the year, “The Dark Knight,” and the sleeper hit of the season, “Slumdog Millionaire,” tied for the most nominations and will compete for best picture of the year from Chicago film critics.
Andy Samberg, Witty Script Lift Animated ‘Space Chimps’ Off Launching Pad
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on July 20, 2008 - 7:07pmCHICAGO – So far in the 2008 summer animation season we’ve seen cuddly martial artists (“Kung Fu Panda”) and robots in love (“WALL-E”).
HollywoodChicago.com Podcast, Episode 2: ‘WALL-E,’ ‘Wanted,’ ‘The Love Guru,’ ‘Get Smart,’ Top 100 List
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 26, 2008 - 1:21amCHICAGO – In episode two of the HollywoodChicago.com podcast, our staffers discuss the blockbusters “WALL-E” and “Wanted,” which both open on Friday.
‘WALL-E’ Earns Accolade as 2008’s First Perfect Film, One of Best Pixar Films Ever
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 26, 2008 - 12:01amCHICAGO – While perfection can be characterized in many ways, there’s only one way to define perfect in film: one with everything you could ask for and nothing you could cut. Though this a highly unlikely proposition, “WALL-E” has become 2008’s first perfect film and one of the best Pixar projects of all time.
HollywoodChicago.com Podcast, Episode 1: Summer Blockbusters
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 15, 2008 - 8:37pmCHICAGO – In the inaugural HollywoodChicago.com podcast, our staffers debate 2008’s summer blockbuster films.
Second ‘WALL-E’ Trailer Now Online; Will Package With ‘National Treasure: Book of Secrets’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 17, 2007 - 10:08pmA second trailer for Pixar’s “WALL-E,” which will be packaged with “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” for its Dec. 21 release, is now online. “WALL-E” is slated to open on June 27, 2008.
Universal Pictures Pushes Back ‘Wanted’ Release Date From Spring to Summer 2008
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 6, 2007 - 1:06amUniversal Pictures announced on Wednesday it is pushing back the release date of the hotly anticipated film “Wanted,” which has filmed in Chicago, from the spring to the summer of 2008.