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Antonio Banderas Joins 'Bordertown'

2005-05-02T09:34:00.000-07:00

Antonio Banderas Joins 'Bordertown' | Movie News - Empire Movies: "Antonio Banderas will join Jennifer Lopez in the independent thriller, Bordertown.

The movie, Set on the US/Mexico border, tells the tale of a journalist investigating a series of murders that take place in the vicinity of US-owned factories in the region. No word on what role Banderas will play.

The movie is set to be directed by Gregory Nava. Nava previously directed Lopez in Selena.

Bordertown, which is being fully financed by Mobius Entertainment, was previously set up at New Line Cinema.

Banderas was last in Shrek 2. He'll reprise his voice role as Puss in Boots in Shrek 3. He can next be seen reprising another character, starring opposite Catherine Zeta Jones in this summer's The Legend of Zorro."

Banderas in 'Bordertown' with Lopez

2005-04-27T08:48:00.000-07:00

Banderas in 'Bordertown' with Lopez - Newindpress.com: "Antonio Banderas will join Jennifer Lopez in the indie thriller 'Bordertown', which will pair the two stars for the first time on the big screen.

Set on the U.S.-Mexico border, the film tells the story of a journalist who investigates a series of murders that take place around U.S.-owned factories in the region.

Gregory Nava, who directed Lopez in the 1997 biopic 'Selena', is directing the picture, which will be fully financed by Mobius Entertainment. In 2001, Nava and Banderas signed up to work together on the Walt Disney Co. film 'Zapata'.

'Bordertown' is due to shoot in New Mexico and Mexico.

Banderas most recently starred in 'Imagining Argentina' and in 'Shrek 2' he voiced Puss in Boots."

Antonio brings his favourite girls to Malaga

2005-03-23T08:09:00.000-08:00

Antonio brings his favourite girls to Malaga: "Movie heart-throb Antonio Banderas has been treating his family to a very Spanish holiday. The hunky actor took his wife Melanie Griffith and their little girl Stella to his home town of Malaga just as the annual Holy Week celebrations got underway.

The A-list family were pictured as they watched the traditional Palm Sunday processions pass below their window. And Antonio, who was snapped pointing out details of the display to his eight-year-old daughter, seemed to be relishing the opportunity to share a little of his heritage with his two favourite girls.

Every spring towns and cities throughout Spain explode in vibrant celebration as the country marks Easter Week. Ornately decorated floats bearing statues of the Virgin Mary or Jesus are carried through the streets while sombre religious songs are sung by local performers. "

THE LEGEND OF ZORRO - pictures from the new Zorro movie starring Banderas and Zeta-Jones

2005-03-14T11:27:00.000-08:00

mysan.de - THE LEGEND OF ZORRO - pictures from the new Zorro movie starring Banderas and Zeta-Jones: "It has been six years since the last Zorro film. Now, he's back with an all new installment where he has been quietly settling with his own family in San francisco. His little boy, Jouqauin, is now 10 years old and contains no information of his father's secret life. When these angry tyrants come with plans of their own, Zorro is called upon to save the day against his new nemesis, Armand. Also Elena will be in mask as the try aspiring wife and new partner of Zorro.

Check out the beautiful Catherine Zeta Jones in those new pictures. Oh, and there is Antonio Banderas, too"

Banderas left wife after she joined religious 'sect'

2005-03-11T09:34:00.000-08:00

ANTONIO BANDERAS - BANDERAS LEFT WIFE AFTER SHE JOINED RELIGIOUS SECT: "Spanish movie hunk ANTONIO BANDERAS left his first wife ANA LEZA after she joined a devout religious group.

The SHREK 2 star's second wife, actress MELANIE GRIFFITH, is often accused of breaking up the marriage, but Banderas admits his first marriage was over long before he fell for the WORKING GIRL star.

The actor says, 'When we got divorced, we were already having a crisis for two years. Ana joined a 'sect' and this made it impossible to see each other.

'I only saw her twice in one year, and this was the cause of breaking up.'"

Mexican actor avoids Oscars due to Banderas' song

2005-03-08T12:03:00.000-08:00

Mexican actor avoids Oscars due to Banderas' song: "Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal refused to attend the 77th Academy Awards - because Antonio Banderas replaced singer Jorge Drexler to perform at the ceremony.

The 'Motorcycle Diaries' star was horrified when he learned that Uruguay's Drexler wouldn't be able to perform his own 'Al Otro Lado Del Rio' on the show 'for commercial reasons', and was replaced by Banderas and Carlos Santana, reported the Internet Media Database.

Bernal, who was thrilled when Drexler scooped an Oscar for the song and made a point of singing some of the song instead of making a speech, said: 'At the time his song is being honoured, all a sudden, that's the moment he does not exist?

'It was impossible for me to be there as part of the film. I didn't want to pretend the song was not part of it; that would have been like an act of murder in the family.' "

'Shrek's' Puss in Boots Gets Second Life, with Antonio Banderas

2005-02-28T10:31:00.000-08:00

Zap2it.com MOVIES | MOVIE NEWS | STORY: "He's orange, feline, CG-animated and returning in 2008.

No, it's not a sequel to the 'Garfield' movie, but 'Puss in Boots,' a 'Shrek 2' spin-off starring the swashbuckling scene-stealer himself.

The DreamWorks project has hired 'American Pie 2' scribe David H. Steinberg to pen the screenplay about the other 'annoying talking animal' that elicited more laughs than the leading ogres in 'Shrek 2,' report news sources.

Antonio Banderas will once again lend his voice to the popular character for the project, which may be released straight to DVD or theatrically.

Before coughing up hairballs, Banderas will first star in the action sequel 'Legend of Zorro' this November. He's also attached to star in 'Take the Lead,' about a real-life pro dancer who creates a new dance style combining ballroom and hip-hop dancing styles."

Banderas, Santana To Perform Song At Oscars

2005-02-24T10:03:00.000-08:00

NBCSandiego.com - News - Banderas, Santana To Perform Song At Oscars: "The voice of Puss-in-Boots is joining a rock legend to perform an Oscar-nominated song at the Academy Awards on Sunday.

The Academy announced Tuesday that Antonio Banderas is joining Carlos Santana to perform 'Al Otro Lado Del Rio' from 'The Motorcycle Diaries.'

Banderas voiced Puss-in-Boots and sang 'Livin' la Vida Loca' with Eddie Murphy at the conclusion of the Best Animated Feature nominated film 'Shrek 2.'

'Shrek 2' also scored a Best Original Song nomination for 'Accidentally in Love,' which will be performed at the ceremony by Counting Crows.

The Academy announced earlier this month that pop star Beyonce will perform the nominated songs 'Look to Your Path' from 'Les Choristes,' accompanied by the American Boyschoir, and 'Learn to Be Lonely' from 'The Phantom of the Opera.'"

Banderas to return in Shrek 3

2005-02-18T09:49:00.000-08:00

Shrek: Katzenberg Talks Shrek 3: "Katzenberg then offered some more tidbits: 'Antonio Banderas will be returning in Shrek 3 as Puss N' Boots.' Banderas first appeared in that role in Shrek 2 as the Casanova-like feline that was initially sent to foil Shrek's visit with his in-laws, only to prove himself as a worthy ally to the Ogre in the end.

When I tried to pry some info on other new characters in Shrek 3, mum appeared to be the word. Katzenberg, now looking at me through the corner of his peering eyes smiles, takes in a deep breath, and as he starts to stand up and pull his chair out offers, 'Oh, yeah, there will be many new characters in this one,' and just like that he thanked us all for being there and walked out of the room."

Banderas takes on task of Zorro

2005-02-09T09:56:00.000-08:00

ITV Movies - Banderas takes on task of Zorro: "Antonio Banderas relished taking on a more adult role in The Legend Of Zorro because he felt the original movie was too childlike.

The Once Upon a Time in Mexico star took more pleasure from exploring a darker portrayal of the masked hero - and spending more screen time with Catherine Zeta-Jones than in 1998's The Mask Of Zorro.

The 44-year-old says, 'It still keeps the adventure feeling, which is fundamental for Zorro.

But it's based on jealousy and concepts that are more for us than kids.'

Director Martin Campbell says of his Welsh leading lady, 'Her character will definitely be on a par with Antonio's this time.' "

Banderas to "Take the Lead"

2005-02-07T10:33:00.000-08:00

Banderas to "Take the Lead": "Antonio Banderas will trip the light fantastic in the latest dance film, New Line Cinema's Take the Lead. Shooting is slated to begin on April 25 in Toronto.

Liz Friedlander will direct and Diane Nabatoff, Chris Godsick and Michelle Grace produce the film. Dianne Houston wrote the script.

The project is inspired by the true story of international ballroom dancer Pierre Dulane. Banderas will play a former professional dancer who volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system. When his ballroom methods clash with his students' hip-hop instincts, he teams up with them to create a new style of dance and becomes their coach and confidant.

Dulane's story has already been the subject of a film, Mad Hot Ballroom, which appeared at the Slamdance Film Festival in 2002. That film was recently was acquired by Paramount Classics, which will distribute the film with Nickelodeon Movies."

Banderas to play ballroom dancer

2005-02-04T09:20:00.000-08:00

Banderas to play ballroom dancer - Newindpress.com: "Spanish hunk Antonio Banderas will play a ballroom dancer, who inspires a group of street smart, hip-hop loving New York teenagers to try out formal dance, in a new film.

'Take the Lead' is reportedly based on the true story of international ballroom dancer Pierre Dulane, said The Guardian.

In the film Banderas plays a former professional who volunteers to teach dance at a New York public school.

Banderas is currently finishing the sequel to his 1998 hit 'Mask of Zorro'. 'The Legend of Zorro' is scheduled for release in 2005."

A Miniature Mexico for The Legend of Zorro, starring Antonio Banderas

2005-01-21T11:00:00.000-08:00

A Miniature Mexico for The Legend of Zorro, starring Antonio Banderas
"The Dominion Post reports that a miniature Mexico - complete with tiny cactus plants and replica sand - has been created in Wellington for the filming of Columbia Pictures' The Legend of Zorro. Here's a clip:

But it took a bit of work convincing Hollywood movie executives the project would be possible, Kiwi-born director Martin Campbell said during filming at a secret location yesterday.

He and producer Lloyd Phillips, also a New Zealander, have enlisted the help of local special-effects studio Weta Workshop and four-times Oscar-winner Richard Taylor for the film's climax.

Pursuading movie executives the final scene - which includes a sword fight atop a train and ends in an explosion - would be possible, took some work. "But we explained how Richard could help us. He was our solution."

Visit the link above for more on this. The sequel, starring Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, hits theaters on November 4."

Antonio Banderas Brings His 'Spirit' to Aspen Winterskol

2005-01-17T11:31:00.000-08:00

Antonio Banderas Brings His 'Spirit' to Aspen Winterskol: "# Skol! Here's to the Best! PUIG Fragrances and Personal Care North America (PUIG F&PC USA), a subsidiary of Puig Beauty & Fashion Group, today announced that Spirit Antonio Banderas, a new fragrance for men, will serve as a Premier Sponsor of Aspen's annual Winterskol Festival, and the Presenting Sponsor of the Fireworks Celebration on Saturday, January 15. A special donation will also be made by Antonio Banderas on behalf of PUIG F&PC USA to The Buddy Program.
This year, Antonio Banderas will kickoff the fireworks extravaganza at 8:00pm on January 15th by leading the Torch Light Descent down Aspen Mountain joined by children of the Aspen Buddy Program and the Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club."

Banderas and Griffith see Dakota application turned down

2005-01-06T11:44:00.000-08:00

ANTONIO BANDERAS - BANDERAS AND GRIFFITH SEE DAKOTA APPLICATION TURNED DOWN: "Married couple ANTONIO BANDERAS and MELANIE GRIFFITH have had an application to move into New York's notorious Dakota building turned down - because residents don't want another JOHN LENNON 'incident'.
Ex-BEATLE Lennon lived in the exclusive Manhattan residence for years before he was murdered at its entrance on 8 December 1980.
The Dakota's inhabitants are anxious to avoid a repeat occurrence and so refused Banderas and Griffith's request to purchase a $3.8 million (GBP2 million) apartment.
One says, 'How could they be serious? The building is fickle when it comes to celebrities. They don't want another Lennon incident.'
The Dakota building was also the setting of director ROMAN POLANSKI's classic 1968 film ROSEMARY'S BABY. "

Zorro 2 preview - Antonio Banderas on cast and training for sequel

2004-12-29T09:38:00.000-08:00

Zorro 2 preview - Antonio Banderas on cast and training for sequel: "Will there be another Zorro? It is. We start the 26th of July.
Is everyone back? Catherine is in the movie. Hopkins, no, because he got killed. We have a bunch of new bad guys, but we don't know names yet. Last night I had actually a dinner with Martin Campbell and they're putting together the whole thing now. But it's green lit, we are going, and on the 26th of July, principal photography starts.
Who did the script? The same guys who did the first one and did Pirates of the Caribbean and Godzilla, [Terry Rossio and Ted Elliot].
And Campbell's directing? Martin Campbell is directing the movie, Steven Spielberg producing. "

The Legend Of Zorro, with Antonio Banderas, To Shoot In New Zealand

2004-12-16T10:05:00.000-08:00

Scoop: The Legend Of Zorro To Shoot In New Zealand: "Production on Columbia Pictures' The Legend of Zorro will move to New Zealand in January for three weeks of second unit photography, it was announced today by producer Lloyd Phillips and director Martin Campbell, both of whom are Kiwi natives.
The sequences will be shot at Peter Jackson's Weta Workshop and overseen by four-time Oscar winning special effects expert Richard Taylor (The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Master and Commander, Heavenly Creatures and the upcoming King Kong).
'We are thrilled and excited to be working with Jackson's company and a master like Richard Taylor for this very special sequence,' said Phillips."

Review of "Imagining Argentina", starring Antonio Banderas

2004-12-13T11:09:00.000-08:00

SouthFlorida.com | MOVIES AND TV: "Antonio Banderas has a propensity for looking tortured -- even in Spy Kids, he never appeared to have as much fun as everyone else. His look, starting with a furrowed brow and proceeding downward to lips pursed so tight it would take pliers to part them, works in his favor in the powerful and disturbing political drama Imagining Argentina.

He's a perfect fit for the role of Carlos, a head of a children's theater company in Buenos Aires in the late 1970s who believes, as artists often do in times of crisis, that he can blithely continue his work and ignore the repressive actions of a military dictatorship. Emma Thompson is authoritative in a Katharine Hepburn kind of way as his journalist wife, Cecilia, who refuses to wear the same blinders. When Cecilia reports on the unexplained disappearances of her fellow Argentines, she is soon among the missing, forcing Carlos to emerge from his passivity."

Antonio Banderas' former bodyguard shot in gang hit

2004-12-06T14:06:00.000-08:00

The Sun Newspaper Online - UK's biggest selling newspaper: "A BODYGUARD believed to have worked for Hollywood hunk Antonio Banderas was fighting for life last night after a gangster shoot-out.

Francisco Jimenez, 42, was hit as three hooded men with Uzi sub-machine guns opened fire on a crime boss as he sat in a unisex hair salon.

A hairdresser and a seven-year-old boy died after they were caught in the horror in Marbella on Spain's Costa del Sol.

Jimenez was blasted six times as he leapt from a BMW X5 outside the salon and returned fire.

He was hit in the shoulder, ribs, arm and leg as 100 rounds were fired.

The gunmen had targeted a French-Algerian drugs boss, but he managed to escape the attack outside a casino complex. "

Antonio Banderas gets messy for Oxfam's fair trade campaign

2004-11-29T12:12:00.000-08:00

Brand Republic: "The campaign features a series of photographs featuring celebrities having products dumped on them. Alongside Stipe, covered in milk, and Yorke, covered in liquid cocoa, is 'Bridget Jones' actor Colin Firth, who is covered in coffee.

A key aim of the publicity, which included front page coverage in The Observer magazine yesterday, is to encourage people to sign the charity's Big Noise petition to make trade fair.

According to a spokesperson for Oxfam: 'These incredible images illustrate a story. A story about how poor farmers are being dumped on every day by rich countries and rich companies... if we all join together and make a big enough noise, politicians and corporate bosses will have to listen.'

Others celebrities taking part include Jamelia, who is seen covered in feathers, the actor Antonio Banderas, who is coated in corn."

Antonio Banderas not hiding behind "Mask of Zorro"

2004-11-22T14:26:00.000-08:00

Journal Gazette | 11/21/2004 | Not hiding behind "Mask of Zorro": "Antonio Banderas enjoys moving from the adult to the children's film world. Grown-ups know the 44-year-old Spanish actor for his work with director Pedro Almodovar in such controversial films as "Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!" But thanks to the popular "Spy Kids" action franchise, Banderas has become family-friendly.
And he further solidified his young fan base in this year's No. 1 movie, "Shrek 2," which was released this month on DVD. Banderas steals the film as the voice of the dashing, swashbuckling orange tabby, Puss In Boots, the wily feline who is hired to murder Shrek and Donkey and ends up becoming their faithful friend."

Banderas' Puss in Boots to Get His Own Movie

2004-11-19T10:59:00.000-08:00

Coming Soon! - Latest News: "Variety says that DreamWorks has hired writers Ed Decter and John Strauss to pen the animated film Puss in Boots, based on the popular Antonio Banderas-voiced character from Shrek 2. The trade says the studio is contemplating a direct-to-video release.

The storyline is unclear at this point, but Banderas is likely to return to voice Puss in Boots. Decter and Strauss wrote Disney's The Lizzie Maguire Movie and the upcoming Fox feature Rebound, from director Steve Carr. They are also writing and producing The Jane Plan at Disney.

DreamWorks Animation is also working on a third and fourth installment in the 'Shrek' series. The principal voice actors are expected to return for the films, including Mike Myers and Cameron Diaz as the newlywed green ogres, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, and Banderas as Puss in Boots."

Antonio Banderas and 'Legend Of Zorro' behind the scenes

2004-11-12T12:41:00.000-08:00

'Legend Of Zorro' behind the scenes - Elites TV - Your Elite News Source: "Cast and crew of the currently-filming 'Legend Of Zorro' open their set to TV show Entertainment Tonight, giving us a first look at the sequel.

Returning stars Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta Jones spoke enthusiastically about the project, the original being a personal favorite for both.

'This film holds a lot of meaning to me, both professionally and personally,' Catherine says. 'I actually met my husband [Michael Douglas] when I was promoting the film in Deauville, France, and it was such an amazing time for me, being completely unknown, really, in America or in Mexico, where I shot the first one. It's a very important film for me and it's very close to my heart.'

For Banderas, though, it was bitter-sweet revisiting. He does his own stunt, and the movie asks for lots of them, with numerous scenes of sword-fighting and horse-riding. "

Antonio Banderas Interview- Shrek 2's Puss in Boots

2004-11-10T13:06:00.000-08:00

Antonio Banderas Interview- Shrek 2's Puss in Boots: "Antonio Banderas joins all the Shrek regulars on their new adventure. In Shrek 2, he voices Puss in Boots, who acts strangely like Zorro. He has enough witty one-liners to give Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy a run for their money, and he kicks more butt than both of them put together.
It's surprising when you meet Banderas that he still speaks somewhat broken English. In his movies, he seems perfectly fluent, but when unscripted, he often speaks in roundabout ways, as if he's thinking literally and not casually. Still, he's perfectly understandable. It just makes him seem that much more exotic. "

Banderas' Puss in Boots voted favorite movie animal

2004-11-05T10:11:00.000-08:00

dailyrecord - PUSS IN BOOST: "PUSS In Boots, the Ogre's swashbuckling feline friend in Shrek 2, has been voted the Best Movie Animal of the year by readers of a film magazine.
The cat, voiced by Spanish heart-throb Antonio Banderas, beat two dogs, a walrus and camel to the title.
Other animals in the shortlist, for the Total Film poll, include the fat dog from Belleville Rendez-vous, a French cartoon about cycle racing.
The others were Botok, the baby camel in The Story Of The Weeping Camel, the vomiting walrus from the Drew Barrymore comedy 50 First Dates, and Baxter, the pet dog in the Will Ferrell comedy Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy.
But diminutive sword-fighting assassin Puss In Boots knocked them all into a cocked hat with94percent of the vote."

'Shrek 2', with Antonio Banderas, out on DVD Tuesday

2004-11-01T08:05:00.000-08:00

APP.COM - Coming Tuesday on DVD: "The big news on the home viewing market is the arrival of 'Shrek 2.'
Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz reprise their roles in this continuation of the ogre's adventures, this time, as a married man seeking his bride's parents acceptance. Antonio Banderas joins the cast and steals the movie as a crafty cat.
Ratings are R, for restricted to 17 and older, unless accompanied by an adult; PG-13, parents strongly cautioned that some material may be unsuitable for those under 13; PG, suggesting some material may be unsuitable for younger audiences, and G, suitable forgeneral viewing.
'Shrek 2,' rated PG."

First Official "Legend of Zorro" Pic, starring Antonio Banderas

2004-10-15T10:03:00.000-07:00

Coming Soon! - Latest News: "USA Today has published this first official picture from Columbia Pictures' Legend of Sequel, featuring Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

The two are reprising their breakthrough roles from 1998's The Mask of Zorro, and are currently filming in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, through December.

In the follow-up, again directed by Martin Campbell, dashing Alejandro and sultry Elena are married and have a 10-year-old son, Joaquin (Adrian Alonso), who knows nothing of his dad's secret swashbuckling identity. Besides, the missus would be thrilled if Mr. Z kept his sword sheathed once and for all. But when greedy villains threaten to halt California's statehood, it's Zorro to the rescue again. "

New Antonio Banderas fragrance a hit

2004-10-13T09:33:00.000-07:00

Quad-City Times Newspaper Online - the Quad-Cities Home Page: "Kidman, while she doesn't have her own fragrance, is the much-hyped new face of Chanel No. 5 and is enjoying an advertising campaign for the world's most famous scent that reportedly costs as much as a Hollywood movie. Kidman's association with Chanel, like Charlize Theron's shilling for Dior's J'adore, further infuses the fragrance market with bankable, big-name, boldface juice.

It's heady stuff. And for fragrance lovers, almost impossible to resist.

Which might make the new Spirit Antonio Banderas, a men's fragrance launched last month, a winner. Banderas, who has lent his name to other fragrances marketed in Europe and South America, might be just interesting enough a celebrity to make his scent score in the American market.

As long as there are people who aspire to be like celebrities and celebrity lifestyles, there will probably be a market for celebrity fragrances, Bloom says."

'Shrek 2', with Antonio Banderas, comes to DVD on Nov. 5

2004-10-08T10:12:00.000-07:00

'Shrek 2' comes to DVD on Nov. 5: "'Shrek 2,' the top-grossing movie of the year, comes to DVD and VHS on Nov. 5.
The DreamWorks' animated hit, featuring the voices of Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews, John Cleese and Antonio Banderas, became the third highest grossing film ever when it took in $439 million at the North American box office.
The 'Shrek 2' DVD extras will include 'Far, Far Away Idol,' an animated spoof in which viewers get to vote as the film's characters compete in a singers' showdown, with Shrek, Fiona and Simon Cowell as the judging panel; technical goofs; a pair of filmmakers' commentaries and featurettes on Puss in Boots, the cast, the tech and the music."

Review of "And Starring Pancho Villa As Himself", starring Antonio Banderas

2004-09-16T08:06:00.000-07:00

Remaking History For Pancho Villa: ""We don't want to use the words 'TV movie'," admits Gray Marshall, whose Gray Matter FX has just finished visual-effects work for the HBO Films production And Starring Pancho Villa As Himself. Directed by Bruce Beresford and starring Antonio Banderas, the film is slated for theatrical release in Europe. What's more, its featured battle scenes have the kind of scope and electricity that belies its made-for-cable status. Accordingly, Gray Matter was charged with creating effects that enhanced a sense of you-are-there realism, rather than drawing attention to themselves. "There was a budget challenge, but we didn't ever feel we were too clamped down." "

Antonio Banderas to host 'Noche de Ninos'

2004-09-13T09:39:00.000-07:00

Jennifer Lopez to Receive Special Award at 'Noche de Ninos': "Packed with star-wattage and organized for a noble cause, 'Noche de Ninos' is being hosted by film star Antonio Banderas, child advocate Cheryl Saban, and MGM Chairman and CEO Alex Yemenidjian; Giselle Fernandez-Farrand is executive producing the event, with David Foster and Humberto Gatica as entertainment producers. Set to take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, 'Noche de Ninos' will be emceed by George Lopez and will feature entertainment from Marc Anthony, Alejandro Sanz, Carlos Baute, Joaquin Cortes, and Cheech Marin. The evening marks an effort to raise $500 million for new facilities for the hospital as well as for endowment, program, and annual support."

Set pic from "The Legend of Zorro", with Antonio Banderas

2004-09-10T06:55:00.000-07:00

Coming Soon! - Latest News: "The first picture from the set of Columbia Pictures' The Legend of Zorro has turned up at Diario. Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones return for The Mask of Zorro follow-up and are joined by Rufus Sewell and Pedro Armendariz.

The site says the budget has doubled to $80 million for the sequel. Martin Campbell again directs the film, expected to be released on September 23, 2005."

Antonio Banderas to return to the stage

2004-09-06T08:16:00.000-07:00

Drama Dispatch: Sept. 2, 2004: Extended Broadway Preview: "Death Takes a Holiday: After receiving one of the warmest welcomes in Broadway history, Antonio Banderas promised his Tony-nominated turn in Nine would not be a one-shot deal. The sultry film star is planning to return in a musical version of this 1929 play and 1934 film centering on Death discovering the joys of life while disguised as a sophisticated European dandy at an Italian villa. Banderas is free to begin rehearsals in early 2005 after he finishes work on Zorro 2. Nine composer-lyricist Maury Yeston provides the songs, and the late book writer Peter Stone completed the script just before he passed away in 2003. Nine director David Leveaux is slated to repeat his staging duties."

Banderas welcomed addition to Shrek 2

2004-09-03T11:08:00.000-07:00

FILMS: "Now, Fiona has to convince her father who is the King of the land that she and Shrek (voice of Mike Myers) are happily married. But the King and his family godmother want Fiona to get married to her son, Charming. So the trap is set to eliminate Shrek and his donkey (Eddie Murphy's voice can't get better) in a forest. But the hired assassin, a cat named Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) shifts his loyalty and joins hands with Shrek to help the ogre take the potion to become a handsome man and turn Fiona into a beautiful princess . The rest of course is full of action- filled efforts by them to get back to palace where the king and godmother is trying to marry Fiona off with Charming. "

Epics in bloom

2004-04-12T15:11:00.000-07:00

Epics in bloom: "�Shrek 2� � If this is just half the fun of the first �Shrek,� it�ll be more fun than any movie since �Shrek.� You gotta love the big green guy (played by Mike Myers) and his fractured-fairytale friends. This time, Fiona takes Shrek home to meet her very human family, who have no idea that the newlyweds are both ogres. Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy reprise their roles and John Cleese, Julie Andrews, Larry King and Antonio Banderas round out the voice cast."

Sequel madness

2004-04-07T12:46:00.000-07:00

Sequel madness: "'Shrek 2' premieres just before Memorial Day, as the animated ogre with the Scottish brogue (again voiced by Mike Myers) accompanies his princess bride Fiona (Cameron Diaz) to meet her parents, with their pal Donkey (Eddie Murphy) along for the ride. Julie Andrews and John Cleese join the voice cast as Shrek's disapproving in-laws, and Antonio Banderas provides the voice of crafty cat Puss-in-Boots. "

Celebrities enthuse over same-sex marriage, boo Bush at awards event

2004-03-31T19:49:00.000-08:00

WorldNetDaily: Sharon Osbourne: I wish I had 'gay' child: "Actor Antonio Banderas, who has portrayed many homosexual characters, was honored with the Vanguard Award for 'promoting equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.' He attended the ceremony with his wife, actress Melanie Griffith. "

Politics in play at gay awards

2004-03-29T13:02:00.000-08:00

USATODAY.com - Politics in play at gay awards: "This year's Vanguard Award went to Antonio Banderas, who has portrayed gay men in films such as 1993's Philadelphia. With his wife, Melanie Griffith, at his side, good sport Banderas gamely told us whom he'd choose as his same-sex crush."

Music notes

2004-03-25T22:06:00.000-08:00

Music notes: "'Singing in the Rain 'Forest'; Great Songs from the Movies' is the theme of Carnegie Hall's 12th Rainforest Foundation benefit, scheduled for April 21. Performers will include Sting (co-founder of the environmental organization), Elton John, James Taylor, Billy Joel, Bette Midler, Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith."

'Cosmos' reduced to laymen's terms

2004-03-22T20:11:00.000-08:00

'Cosmos' reduced to laymen's terms: "Although the most hard-core of Greene's readers can find the relevant equations in his footnotes, much of the book strives for broader appeal. If he sometimes strains hard to be user-friendly, it's easy to see why he feels the need to entertain. Thus the probability of one outcome, according to quantum mechanics, is so small 'that it makes the probability that you will marry Nicole Kidman or Antonio Banderas seem enormous by comparison.'"

Antonio to Melanie: No more plastic surgery!

2004-03-20T12:30:00.000-08:00

The National Enquirer: Antonio to Melanie: No more plastic surgery!: "What's sauce for the goose ain't sauce for Senor Gander in the Melanie Griffith-Antonio Banderas household! Antonio had told Melanie in no uncertain terms that he did NOT want her to get any more plastic surgery. "

The Experiential Agency (TM) to Produce 2004 GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS

2004-03-18T10:17:00.000-08:00

Silicon Valley Biz Ink :: The voice of the valley economy: "The Experiential Agency(TM) to Produce 2004 GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS
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The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Celebrates 15th Anniversary

CHICAGO, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Experiential Agency(TM)
(Nasdaq: EXAG.OB), announces they have been named event agency of record for
the 2004 GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS. XA will produce these prestigious events in New
York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. According XA CEO Frank Goldstin,' We
look forward to bringing a world-class experience to all of the award
ceremonies and to working with such a dynamic organization.' XA's Talent
Coordinator Vive Bridges announced an exciting list of nominees and special
honorees including: Antonio Banderas, Clive Barker, Cherry Jones, Julianne
Moore, Megan Mullally and John Waters.
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against "

Blockbusters in bloom

2004-03-15T16:33:00.000-08:00

London Free Press: Today Section - Blockbusters in bloom: "Shrek 2
Irascible ogre Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers), his bride Fiona (Cameron Diaz) and their donkey pal Donkey (Eddie Murphy) meet her horrified parents. Disapproving papa King Harold (John Cleese) then decides to band with Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) and Puss In Boots (Antonio Banderas) to break up the happy couple. The new additions to the stable of fairy-tale characters look like winners; an animated Eddie Murphy is the only good Eddie Murphy these days. May 21 "

Side dish

2004-03-04T13:44:00.000-08:00

New York Daily News - Home - Rush & Molloy: Just like Carmela, Edie's on her own: "Side dish
Madonna and Guy Ritchie, Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas, and Dustin Hoffman were among the select few invited to the only private screening of Trudie Styler's new movie, 'Cheeky,' in Los Angeles last week. Tonight at SoHo House, Styler will show the film - which marks the producer's return to acting - to invited guests including her husband, Sting, and actors Hugh Jackman and Anna Friel...
New York legend Elaine Kaufman has the Yankees' ear. Now that spring training has started, the owner of Elaine's is showing off her diamond Yankee earrings."

Once Upon a Time in Mexico : Review

2004-03-02T22:28:00.000-08:00

STUFF : ENTERTAINMENT : MOVIES - STORY : New Zealand's leading news and information website: "Review: Once Upon A Time in Mexico
02 March 2004
Reviewed by MARGARET AGNEW

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Completing the second of his movie trilogies, film wunderkind Robert Rodriguez brings us exactly what we've come to expect.

While the 3D finale of Spy Kids was an eye-straining disappointment, his El Mariachi series's big finish is a series of deaths and explosions punctuated by some fabulous (if nonsensical) moments from an excellent cast."