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Woody Harrelson Got 'Cheers' Gig By Blowing Nose

Thu, May 23 2013 2:04pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Woody Harrelson became famous as the dim-witted, but sweet bartender Woody Boyd on "Cheers."

Watch: New Trailer For 'Now You See Me' Shows A Little More Of What Its Got Up Its Sleeve

Thu, April 11 2013 2:21am - Source: The Playlist

Up until now, " Now You See Me ," the magician thriller by " Incredible Hulk " director Louis Leterrier , seemed like a potential sleeper hit – it's got a terrific cast (including Jesse Eisenberg , Mark Ruffalo , Woody Harrelson and Melanie Laurent ), an intriguing premise (magicians rob banks and then distribute the money to their audiences), and a solid creative team behind the scenes (including frequent JJ Abrams collaborators Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman ) – but that was before we had seen anything from the movie.

Liam Neeson & Woody Harrelson May Be The 'Highwaymen' Who Kill Bonnie & Clyde

Wed, April 10 2013 7:04pm - Source: The Playlist

Liam Neeson is 60 years old, and it seems as far as he's concerned, he's gonna kick and punch his way until he settles into grandpa roles.

Woody Harrelson On New 'Hunger Games' Flick

Fri, February 08 2013 7:27pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Woody Harrelson gave "Hunger Games" fans something to get excited over, when he revealed that the visuals for the upcoming film "Catching Fire" are simply "staggering."

Michelle Monaghan Joins Cary Fukunaga's HBO Series 'True Detective' With Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson

Mon, January 14 2013 7:35pm - Source: The Playlist

You had us at Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.

WATCH: 'Now You See Me' Trailer

Sat, November 17 2012 9:49pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Summit Entertainment has released a new trailer for the upcoming film, "Now You See Me." The magician movie, directed by Louis Leterrier ("The Incredible Hulk"), features a laundry list of stars, including Morgan Freeman, Dave Franco, Mark Ruffalo, Isla Fisher, Jesse Eisenberg, and Woody Harrelson.

The Guy Who Directed Brandon Lee's 'Laser Misson' Is Making A 9/11 Conspiracy Movie With Woody Harrelson & Martin Sheen

Wed, October 17 2012 7:08pm - Source: The Playlist

So, one of America's most defining moments in contemporary history is being put in the hands of the guy who directed " Charlie Sheen's Stunt Spectacular " and Brandon Lee 's " Laser Mission."

Bryan Cranston, Christina Hendricks & Woody Harrelson Complete Jason Reitman's 'American Beauty' Cast Reading

Wed, September 05 2012 7:12pm - Source: The Playlist

It's not a Toronto International Film Festival without Jason Reitman (his father Ivan of " Ghostbusters " fame, is on the committee of course).

Woody Harrelson 'Wanted To Make Haymitch More Drunk And Debauched'

Mon, September 03 2012 6:29pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Woody Harrelson has been famous for 25 years - strange but true.

7 Posters For 'Seven Psychopaths'

Wed, August 15 2012 8:41pm - Source: The Playlist

Colin Farrell, Christopher Walken, Tom Waits, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Olga Kurylenko and Abbie Cornish.

Michael Giltz: Theater: "Bullet" Shoots Blanks; "Summer Shorts" Fall Short

Mon, August 13 2012 10:22am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Theatrical shorts are a very forgiving format.

First Look: New Image Of 'Seven Psychopaths' Starring Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell & Christopher Walken

Tue, July 31 2012 3:32pm - Source: The Playlist

Martin McDonagh , the director of " In Bruges, " has a new pitch-black comedy called " Seven Pyschopaths."

A Play About Woody Harrelson's First Black Friend

Wed, July 18 2012 2:43pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

In the summer of 1983, The Police were on top of the charts with "Every Breath You Take," James Bond was sipping martinis in "Octopussy" and Woody Harrelson was meeting a man who would change his life.

Celebrities With Cold Hard Cash

Mon, June 25 2012 6:03pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Although we sometimes forget that stars don't barter exclusively in megawatt smiles and moon rocks, celebrities are just like us -- they use cold, hard cash.

Woody Harrelson and Edward Norton sign up for Soccer Aid

Fri, May 11 2012 12:09am - Source: The Sun - London - UK

TWO more Hollywood stars have signed up for ITV's charity football match Soccer Aid. Woody Harrelson and Edward Norton will join the Rest Of The World team to take on Robbie Williams' England side in aid of Unicef on May 27 at Old Trafford.

First Look At Isla Fisher In Louis Leterrier's Magician-Heist Tale 'Now You See Me'

Mon, May 07 2012 3:53pm - Source: The Playlist

Louis Leterrier , who broke out with Jason Statham on the first two "The Transporter " films, and went on to direct large scale blockbusters like " The Incredible Hulk " and " Clash Of The Titans ," has shifted gears slightly for his next film, the magician-heist tale " Now You See Me." Featuring in intriguing ensemble that includes Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman, Isla Fisher Melanie Laurent, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Michael Caine and Common , the story follows the Robin Hood -esque tale of a team of the world's greatest illusionists, who pull off a series of daring bank heists during their performances and shower the profits onto their audiences.

Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson Team Up For Cop Drama

Tue, May 01 2012 9:22pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are getting their sleuth on.

Hell Yes: Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson Team For TV Series 'True Detective' With Cary Fukunaga To Direct

Wed, April 11 2012 1:39am - Source: The Playlist

Need more evidence that television continues to be the place for smart, inventive and wholly exciting drama?

'Out Of The Furnace' Gets More Awesome, Adds Woody Harrelson To The Cast

Tue, April 10 2012 2:04am - Source: The Playlist

With the wheels now firmly turning on " Crazy Heart " director Scott Cooper 's long awaited next effort, the cast for " Out Of The Furance " -- which was already pretty damn strong -- just added another dose of awesome.

Woody Harrelson: 'I'm A Great Model Of What Not To Do'

Wed, March 21 2012 12:13pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Two months ago, Woody Harrelson sat down with Moviefone to talk about "The Hunger Games," including his inspiration for Haymitch Abernathy's look, why he first turned down the role, and why he ultimately said yes to his first big franchise film.

Woody Harrelson: Republicans 'Make Me Weep For Humanity'

Mon, March 12 2012 5:58pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Woody Harrelson may have played GOP strategist Steve Schmidt in HBO's "Game Change," but that doesn't mean the actor has much admiration for Schmidt's fellow Republicans.

The Actors & Actresses Who Should Have Been Nominated For Oscars In 2012

Fri, February 24 2012 5:13pm - Source: The Playlist

The Oscars are so close that we can already smell the fresh-ironed shirts, wiped-away mascara by thwarted nominees and post-Governor's Ball vomit, but our preparation coverage continues.

Banks: 'Extras collapsed on Hunger Games set'

Wed, February 22 2012 10:11am - Source: Daily Express - London - UK

The W. star plays Effie Trinket in the big screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' bestselling novel about youngsters battling to survive in a series of deadly games.

Carole Mallory: Movie Review: Woody Harrelson Makes Rampart a Must See

Sun, February 19 2012 7:51pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Woody Harrelson's tour de force performance in Rampart is reminiscent of Oscar winner Denzel Washington's in Training Day. Harrelson should also have been nominated for an Oscar .

Review: Woody Harrelson Stands Tall Amidst Crumbling LAPD In Riveting 'Rampart'

Thu, February 09 2012 11:25pm - Source: The Playlist

"Everything you learned at the Academy is bullshit."

Woody Harrelson Shows Off His Soccer Skills

Fri, February 03 2012 10:51am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Woody Harrelson does a lot of work for charitable causes and, as he told David Letterman on " Late Show " (Weeknights, 11:35 p.m. EST on CBS) that includes playing the occasional game of soccer.

Oren Moverman: Police Brutality Tells Us More About Society Than Those Who Police It

Thu, February 02 2012 11:31pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

In the fall of 2010, I lived in Los Angeles as I prepared to direct Rampart.

Review: Woody Harrelson Stands Tall Amidst Crumbling LAPD In Riveting 'Rampart'

Wed, January 18 2012 9:01pm - Source: The Playlist

"Everything you learned at the Academy is bullshit."

Jack Taught Woody How To Smoke

Fri, January 13 2012 9:51pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

To play a tough, scandal-ridden LAPD cop in "Rampart," Woody Harrelson watched a lot of documentaries and did some ride-alongs with real L.A. cops, but he also got some tips from an unlikely source.

Woody Harrelson Outs NY Times Writer Being In AA

Thu, January 12 2012 9:17am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

When Woody Harrelson gets to talking, he's liable to say just about anything.

Lenny Kravitz & Woody Harrelson Hang Out In New Pics From 'The Hunger Games'

Tue, January 03 2012 6:18pm - Source: The Playlist

So we're out of 2011, and find ourselves in the doldrums of the early part of the new year, when the multiplex tends to serve up studio leftovers.

Golden Globe Nominations Get Goofy

Thu, December 15 2011 5:56pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

The egregious snubs of "Breaking Bad," "Community," and "Louie," weren't the only blunders during the Golden Globe nominations announcement on Thursday morning at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Exclusive: Woody Harrelson's Bad Boy Cop Called A "Classic Racist" In Clip From 'Rampart'

Thu, December 08 2011 7:20pm - Source: The Playlist

Featuring a sun stroked Los Angeles, boiling in the midst of various LAPD scandals that are sweeping the city, and led by a towering performance by Woody Harrelson , Oren Moverman 's " Rampart " is a riveting portrait of a city and of one man trying to keep his head above water.

In Theaters: 'Hugo' Will Try And Clean The Clock Of 'The Muppets' & 'Arthur Christmas'

Wed, November 23 2011 9:12pm - Source: The Playlist

A time to reconnect with family, give thanks for all of our blessings, get wildly drunk with everyone you hate from high school on Wednesday night, and participate in a truly astounding display of gluttony whilst enjoying Amurrican football on Thursday.

‘Rampart’ Director Oren Moverman Talks Collaborating With James Ellroy (Sort Of) & Why Star Woody Harrelson Almost Hated His Movie

Wed, November 23 2011 5:41pm - Source: The Playlist

In 2009, screenwriter-turned-director Oren Moverman was involved in two great feats.

Small Bites: Friends with Benefits, Ichi the Killer

Tue, November 22 2011 3:06pm - Source: Big Thoughts From A Small Mind

It is a shame when a film with such a talented cast (Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Woody Harrelson, Patricia Clarkson, Richard Jenkins, Emma Stone, etc.) fails to reach the level it strives for.

Woody Harrelson Didn't Take To The First Cut Of 'Rampart,' But Loved It The Second Time Around

Mon, November 21 2011 8:04pm - Source: The Playlist

Few performers dedicate themselves as wholly to a character as Woody Harrelson.

Watch: Woody Harrelson Is The Most Corrupt Cop Ever In 'Rampart' Trailer

Fri, November 18 2011 11:54pm - Source: The Playlist

Race, sex, booze and scandal all come crashing together in Oren Moverman 's " Rampart ," a scalding slow burn portrait of an LAPD cop circling the drain of his professional career and personal relationships, and embodied by Woody Harrelson , its one of the strong performances of the year.

Woody Harrelson Becoming A 'Psychopath'

Wed, November 09 2011 11:56pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Woody Harrelson has done some of his finest work while playing a psycho, so this next role seems tailor made for the star.

In Which The Life We've Been Living Will Bleed Us Dry

Mon, November 07 2011 3:55pm - Source: This Recording

When Redford first sees Demi Moore in Adrian Lyne's 1993 movie Indecent Proposal , she's taking a handful of free chocolates from a dress store in Las Vegas.

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