Emmerich Plans Independence Day Sequels

November 17th, 2009 Movie president BILL PULLMAN is trying not to think about a rumoured INDEPENDENCE DAY sequel - because he fears he won't be a part of it. The actor played President Thomas J.

November 15th, 2009 more images more imagesFilm: "2012"; Cast: John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor; Director; Roland Emmerich; Rating: *** Will the world really end on December 21, 2012? Nobody has a clue. But thank god, the Mayan prophecy gave the makers of this solar-plexus-aimed colossal spectacle a chance to pull out all stops and design the greatest grandmother of all disaster epics.

November 8th, 2009 more images more images LONDON - Pirates of the Caribbean actor Jonathan Pryce has criticised making of sequels of high budget films, hinting that he does not wish for another addition to the pirate series. The actor, who played the father of Keira Knightley's character in the last three 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movies, feels that higher scale films completely overshadow lower budget cinema.

November 5th, 2009 more images more imagesMoviemaker ROLAND EMMERICH enjoyed making upcoming disaster movie 2012 so much, he's now making plans to turn the project into a TV drama. In the film, John Cusack and Amanda Peet race to avoid a series of end-of-the-world events, and now the man behind the special effects wants to continue with the franchise on the small screen.

October 10th, 2009 LONDON - Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic E.T has been voted the greatest alien film ever. The movie starring a young Drew Barrymore was voted as the favorite in a poll of 7,675 film fans conducted by phone recycling website PhonePiggyBank.com.

October 7th, 2009 COURTENEY COX is baffled by recent reports a FRIENDS movie is in the pipeline, insisting she knows nothing of plans to reunite the hit sitcom's cast. Rumours have brewed since the longrunning show left the air in 2004, after 10 seasons - fuelled recently by castmember James Michael Tyler's claims the six main stars are planning to take Friends to the big screen.

October 2nd, 2009 Director Marco Kreuzpaintner and director Roland Emmerich at the Oktoberfest 2009 at the Alm Rosl tent..more images

September 25th, 2009 Taiwan to bar visit by Uighur activistTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's interior minister said Friday the island will bar a visit by Uighur activist Rebiya Kadeer, whom Beijing has accused of inciting ethnic violence in China's far west. The decision was made "in consideration of our national interests," Chiang Yi-hua said.

September 8th, 2009 Michael Feinstein plans a return to BroadwayNEW YORK — Michael Feinstein plans a return to Broadway early next year — his first appearance there in nearly 20 years. The show is tentatively called "All About Me." It will feature the vocalist and pianist accompanied by a small orchestra in an evening of standards.

September 2nd, 2009 Cincinnati Pops Orchestra conductor ERICH KUNZEL has died, aged 74. The award-winning conductor lost his battle with liver, colon and pancreatic cancer on Tuesday (01Sep09).

August 13th, 2009 Report: Cheney felt Bush stopped taking his adviceWASHINGTON — Former Vice President Dick Cheney believes his old boss, President George W. Bush, gradually turned away from his advice during their second term in the White House, showing a surprising independence as he started taking more flexible positions on a range of issues, The Washington Post reported Wednesday.

July 6th, 2009 Clarification: Michael Jackson-TVNEW YORK — In a July 4 story about various television networks' coverage of the Michael Jackson memorial service, The Associated Press reported that Fox News Channel had not announced its plans. Fox communicated its plans Friday to several news organizations, not including the AP.

July 4th, 2009 Obama to mark July 4, daughter's birthday SaturdayWASHINGTON — With a fireworks show and a picnic at the White House, President Barack Obama leads the nation in observing Independence Day. Saturday is also his daughter Malia's 11th birthday.

July 3rd, 2009 Rare bust of George Washington to be auctionedLONDON — Art lovers looking for a way to mark U.S. Independence Day may want to consider a rare bust of George Washington being auctioned by Sotheby's in London.

May 14th, 2009 Danny Gokey has big plans for life after 'Idol'MILWAUKEE — Danny Gokey (GO'-key) has big plans for his life after "American Idol." Besides touring this summer with the top 10 finalists, the former church music director from Milwaukee plans to work more with Sophia's Heart Foundation. He started it after his wife, Sophia, died during surgery for a congenital heart defect last summer.