Новости за 26.08.2015

Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic Jake Gyllenhaal and Josh Brolin got a taste of life at the summit of Everest while preparing for their new movie about the 1996 disaster on the mountain by hanging out in an altitude simulator. The two stars play Scott Fischer and Beck Weathers in Icelandic filmmaker Baltasar Kormakur’s new epic “Everest” and both were left a little ‘loopy’ after taking their research too far. Gyllenhaal says, “We stayed in there (simulator) too long because we were enjoying ourselves. We were... Читать дальше...

Here's what's happening in the Bay Area, as curated by KALW news:

The plot’s elementary, even for this sort of film — an American family abroad tries to elude hordes of murderous rebels — but the action sequences are stomach-tightening. Otherwise, the film has an air of clumsiness that detracts from our enjoying the spectacle of Owen Wilson as an action hero, and relishing the (limited) presence of Pierce Brosnan, amusing as usual. The Wilson character and his wife (Lake Bell) and two young daughters arrive in an unnamed Southeast Asian country where he is going to work for an American company. Читать дальше...

Digging for Fire: A married couple (Jake Johnson and Rosemarie DeWitt) discover a bone and a gun while house-sitting, which leads the couple on separate adventures over the course of the weekend. The women spend the day trying to get their hands on the cash as their unannounced visits to old friends and flames end up rattling skeletons and digging up secrets. Learning to Drive: A writer (Patricia Clarkson) with a troubled marriage takes driving lessons from a man (Ben Kingsley) with marriage troubles of his own. Читать дальше...

“We Come as Friends”: The second part of Hubert Sauper’s planned trilogy on the plight of modern Africa won awards at Sundance (Special Jury Award for cinematic bravery) and Berlin (Peace Film Award), and finally opens in the Bay Area. Sauper’s “Darwin’s Nightmare” focused on Tanzania; “We Came as Friends” focuses on how Western humanitarian aid and capital investment are helping to devastate South Sudan, which is also in a war with North Sudan. “Some Like It Hot”: Billy Wilder’s crowd-pleasing... Читать дальше...

Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage Rapper 50 Cent is still mortified over his baseball pitch humiliation last year and wishes he could erase the infamous image from history. The “In Da Club” hitmaker was given the honor of throwing the first ball at the New York Mets’ match against the Pittsburgh Pirates but he was left a laughing stock among sports fans when his wayward toss was dubbed “one of the worst first pitches of all time.” He later explained the ball had slipped from his hand at the crucial moment... Читать дальше...

The elegant, globally oriented acoustic adult pop ensemble Pink Martini has collaborated with an impressive group of vocalists ranging from Rufus Wainwright and crooner Jimmy Scott to Phyllis Diller and the von Trapp grandchildren of “The Sound of Music” fame. [...] the special guest on the current leg of its tour will likely raise eyebrows and quicken heartbeats in equal measure. Joining lead vocalist China Forbes on the front line in Rohnert Park and Saratoga is Ari Shapiro, a London NPR correspondent... Читать дальше...

During their monthlong Summer Improv Festival, BATS’ Main Stage Company Players have staged improvised Tennessee Williams, spontaneous Broadway, and San Francisco versus Los Angeles Theatresports. The festivities end this weekend when the company offers its take on the romantic comedies of the 1930s. These improvised “sparkling romantic ‘films’” are directed by Rafe Chase and feature about half a dozen performers. They’ll be followed by Q&As with the cast after the show. ... Читать дальше...

After leaving the electronic dance music drama “We Are Your Friends,” there’s a feeling of expertise by osmosis. Like maybe you the audience member couldn’t DJ an actual event. [...] you might have picked up enough of the film’s lingo and philosophy to fool someone in a conversation at a party. A chance meeting with older legend James Reed (Wes Bentley) starts a mentor/protégée relationship, which is muddled by Cole’s loyalty to his idiot friends and attraction to Reed’s younger girlfriend Sophie (Emily Ratajkowski). Читать дальше...

When we first meet Elle, a poet who reached her creative zenith during the flower child days, she is dumping her new, younger girlfriend, Olivia (Judy Greer, very good), brutally calling her a “footnote” to the 38-year relationship that she had with her late lover. No sooner than she has shown Olivia the door than Elle throws herself a pity party, dressing up in her old graduation robe and sorting through mementos. [...] begins a somewhat contrived road trip for cash (Elle conveniently tore up all her credit cards... Читать дальше...

What do these three people have in common: actress Scarlett Johansson, rapper Kendrick Lamar and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk? All three are scheduled to be guests during the Sept. 9 episode of Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” — the talk show’s second episode. With the start of the school year, San Francisco’s Shuddle has launched a carpool service to take up to four children where they want to go. The young passengers need to share at least either the same drop-off or pick-up location, with an option... Читать дальше...

Microsoft Corp., which is best known for making software for personal computers, is hoping Windows 10 will help it rebuild loyalty among users who are increasingly relying on tablets, smartphones and other devices. PC sales have been shrinking in recent years and that trend is likely to continue, according to a new forecast from International Data Corp. Analysts at IDC predicted Monday that 2016 will mark the fifth consecutive year of declining PC sales worldwide.

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There’s something phony about the characters and situations in “Digging for Fire,” one of those movies where naturalistic, seemingly ad-libbed dialogue spoken by talented actors comes across as forced and uninteresting. The movie is by Joe Swanberg, one of the pioneers of the “mumblecore” movement — a genre of low-budget, virtually plotless films filled with meandering, naturalistic dialogue between self-obssessed characters. In “Digging for Fire,” Jake Johnson (“Jurassic World”), who co-wrote the screenplay with Swanberg... Читать дальше...

Virginia State Police say that as they were pursuing the suspect in an on-air fatal shooting, he ran off the road and crashed, and was found suffering from a gunshot wound. Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said Wednesday that the suspect is being treated for life-threatening injuries. ABC News says it received a fax from someone who claimed to be Bryce Williams, a person on the staff at the Virginia station that saw two employees fatally shot on air. The station employees were... Читать дальше...

The exact number of layoffs, to be announced later, will affect the organization worldwide, excluding teams in the United States and Canada working on the Angry Birds Movie, scheduled for release in May 2016. "While we have gathered good momentum this year ... fundamental changes are needed to ensure Rovio succeeds in its global ambitions to be the leading entertainment company with mobile games at its heart," Rantala said.

(AP) — The judge in the Colorado theater shootings case delayed James Holmes' formal sentencing for more than a half-hour Wednesday while he disputed complaints that the trial was a waste of time and again defended the integrity of the justice system. [...] he started the hearing with a long defense of the trial, pointing out that it gave family members an opportunity to tell the world about their slain loved ones and provided survivors the chance to talk about their ordeal. The formal sentencing... Читать дальше...

John Lamparski/WireImage Comedian Howie Mandel has issued an apology after cracking a joke about bulimia while judging a contestant on “America’s Got Talent” on Tuesday. The TV personality was giving feedback to daredevil act Steve Starr, known as The Regurgitator because he swallows objects and brings them back up, when he made the gaffe. During the live broadcast, Mandell blurted out, “This would probably come out wrong, but you, sir, make bulimia entertaining.” The funnyman issued an apology later in the show... Читать дальше...

Reporter, cameraman killed on air; police chasing suspect (AP) — A television reporter and cameraman were shot to death on live television Wednesday in Virginia by a gunman authorities described as a disgruntled station employee. A second video of the shooting, apparently recorded by the killer, was posted on social media even as police tried to locate the suspect. Law enforcement personnel were in hot pursuit, with multiple vehicles following him closely down Interstate 64 at one point, Virginia Gov. Читать дальше...

R&B star Chris Brown has courted controversy once again after inking an unusual tattoo of the Venus de Milo on the back of his head. The “Forever” hitmaker took to Instagram on Monday night to debut his fresh ink on the right back side of his head, which appears to be the face of the famous Greek statue which is housed in the Louvre in Paris, France. He added a caption which read, “#onehellofanight #legendarynights #do what you want.” However, fans swarmed his social media accounts with criticisms about the art... Читать дальше...

Dozens of parking spaces surrounding Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are closed for nearly a month. Police officers and private security guards on Tuesday formed a perimeter around the building, huge air conditioning machines were in place outside, and the city’s Planning Department is considering allowing the temporary removal of the huge glass windows on the facade for signage. A monthlong hassle for Civic Center users for a one-day presentation of the next iPhone? Police officers and guards standing out front said they didn’t know... Читать дальше...

The Phantom Pain (Konami, for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, $59.99), the player is tasked with assassinating a corrupt colonel who's up to no good. While such a chore is standard fare for a video game, "Phantom Pain" provides dozens of ways to off the military leader. Other open-world games predating "Phantom Pain" have similarly offered players such freedom, but the latest edition in the stealthy 28-year-old "Metal Gear" series masterfully does so with hardly any flaws. Читать дальше...

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The latest on the trial of a former student at an elite prep school accused of raping a freshman as part of a tradition called Senior Salute (all times local): An underclassman who says a senior at their elite New Hampshire prep school raped her two days before he graduated has left the courtroom in tears as he began reading from emails they exchanged just before their encounter. Prosecutors say it was connected to a school tradition called Senior Salute in which seniors try... Читать дальше...

(AP) — The first four of the female enlisted sailors selected for the Navy's "silent service" began training this week at submarine school in Groton, the latest milestone in the elimination of one of the U.S. military's few remaining gender barriers. The barracks at the Navy base have been reconfigured for privacy, but officials say the first co-ed class of enlisted recruits is not being received differently from any others. The only adjustment made in anticipation of the women's arrival, he said... Читать дальше...

Trying to break a six-day losing streak, stocks roared out of the gate again Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrial average soaring to a 400-point gain in the first three minutes of trading. Chinese stock indexes closed down after a day of volatile trading Wednesday, despite government efforts to shore up the slowing, but still growing, economy. In the United States, the Commerce Department said factory orders for durable goods rose 2 percent in July. William Dudley, president of the New York Federal Reserve Bank... Читать дальше...