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  • Jamie Foxx Fights Gangsters Who Kidnapped His Son in ‘Sleepless’ Trailer

    SleeplessJamie Foxx has a very particular set of skills in “Sleepless” — and he’s ready to be a nightmare for the people who kidnapped his son.

    The first trailer for Foxx’s new action movie debuted today, and it has a very “Taken” sort of vibe. Foxx plays an undercover cop in Las Vegas who gets caught up in the web of a gangster boss (Scott McNairy). The gangster kidnaps Foxx’s son, and Foxx will stop at no lengths to get him back.

    The movie looks like an intense, gritty, hard-charging action thriller in the vein of Foxx’s Oscar-nominated turn in 2004’s “Collateral.” The rest of the cast is top-notch, with Michelle Monaghan and David Harbour (“Stranger Things”) playing internal affairs investigators looking to take Foxx down, and Gabrielle Union as the detective’s ex.

    “Sleepless” opens in theaters February 24, 2017.

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  • Quentin Tarantino’s Top-Rated Movies

    Image from Quentin Tarantino's 'Reservoir Dogs' (1992)Quentin Tarantino‘s movies aren’t for the faint of heart — you’re just as likely to see a bloody mess as you are an homage to 1970s film-making. But fans and critics alike flock to see each one, knowing Tarantino is a master of both style and substance on the big screen. Whether you’re looking for a new take on a tired genre — such as Westerns or heist movies — or you’re just in the mood for funny, remarkably profane dialogue, Tarantino’s got you covered. Here are some of his flicks that earn their high marks.

    ‘Reservoir Dogs’ (1992)

    “Reservoir Dogs” is the movie Tarantino honed his voice with — the vulgar, clever tone would eventually become his trademark. “Reservoir Dogs” is a brilliant twist on the heist movie genre: We see everything before and after the crime, but never the actual heist itself, because the focus is on the relationships between a group of criminals who’ve never worked together before. There are plenty of reasons why the movie shouldn’t work — it’s mainly monologues; the story is told out of sequence; the majority of it takes place in an empty warehouse — but the movie uses these things as strengths, letting each actor play the character to the fullest. In the end, each thief is so easy to relate to, it’s hard to know who to root for.

    ‘Pulp Fiction’ (1994)

    The movie that resurrected John Travolta‘s ailing career, “Pulp Fiction” was Tarantino’s first mainstream success to inspire catchphrases, copycats mimicking his disconnected storytelling, and a worldwide obsession with hearing Samuel L. Jackson swear profusely. Tarantino fanatics gush, and rightly so, over the movie’s overlapping plots, mystery, and soundtrack. The ensemble cast — which also includes Uma Thurman, Ving Rhames, Bruce Willis, Eric Stoltz, Tim Roth, Christopher Walken, and even a cameo by Steve Buscemi as a waiter — makes every scene a thrill ride.

    ‘Kill Bill Volume 1’ (2003) and ‘Kill Bill Volume 2’ (2004)

    A martial arts kill-fest that originally spanned more than four hours, “Kill Bill” was split into two separate theatrical releases dubbed “Kill Bill Volume 1” and “Kill Bill Volume 2.” Part revenge story, part tribute to classic samurai cinema, “Kill Bill” follows The Bride (Uma Thurman) as she tracks down the leader of her former group — The Deadly Viper Assassination Squad — after he has left her for dead. “Kill Bill” stands alone among Tarantino’s films for its carefully choreographed fight scenes that make a beautiful, violent ballet. Grossing nearly $200 million combined, both volumes were wildly popular, leaving fans asking for a rumored third movie.

    ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ (1996)

    Tarantino’s script about fugitive bank robbers encountering Mexican vampires was helmed by then-fledgling director From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series” appeared on the small screen. Not all Tarantino fans loved this entire phase of his career, but “From Dusk Till Dawn” remains a classic. Who can resist watching George Clooney, Harvey Keitel, and Juliette Lewis slay vampires like Salma Hayek and Cheech Marin?

    ‘Django Unchained’ (2012)

    A fan of revisiting and revising classic genres, Tarantino tackled the Spaghetti Western with “Django Unchained,” a movie that upended the tropes of classic Westerns by placing a former slave in the hero role. While the script is rife with Tarantino’s trademark wit, the acting is what makes “Django Unchained” a masterpiece — Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz each turn in career-high, award-winning performances. Although fairly controversial, the movie’s revising of the history of slavery enthralled moviegoers, and led Tarantino to stick with the Western genre for his follow-up movie, “The Hateful Eight.”

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  • Jamie Foxx Rescues Man From Burning Car Crash Outside His Home

    The Weinstein Company And Netflix Golden Globe Party, Presented With DeLeon Tequila, Laura Mercier, Lindt Chocolate, Marie ClairJamie Foxx is no stranger to starring in action flicks on the big screen, but the Oscar-winning actor proved he was capable of some real life heroics this week when he rescued a man from a burning car near his California home.

    According to TMZ, the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Monday when Foxx heard a car crash into the ditch outside his home. California Highway Patrol officials say that the driver was traveling “at ‘a high rate of speed’ when his car drove into a drainage ditch in the road, collided with a drainage pipe and concrete, rolled over multiple times and landed on the passenger side engulfed in flames.”

    TMZ reports that Foxx called 911 and raced outside to assist the driver. The actor told authorities that he and another bystander, fearing the car would explode, worked to free the driver. According to Highway Patrol, Foxx “grabbed a rescue tool from his vehicle, which allowed the witnesses to break the window, cut the seatbelt and get [the driver] out alive.”

    Fire and medical emergency personnel arrived on scene shortly after the driver, 32-year-old Brett Kyle, was freed, and took him to the hospital with serious injuries (TMZ reports that Kyle suffered from serious burns, though no update on his condition was released). Kyle was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

    [via: TMZ, E! News]

    Photo credit: Getty Images for The Weinstein Company

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  • Golden Globes 2016: Jamie Foxx Spoofs Steve Harvey, Announces Wrong Winner

    US-ENTERTAINMENT-GOLDEN-GLOBE-ARRIVALSSteve Harvey’s Miss Universe snafu will most likely haunt him for the rest of his life, and Jamie Foxx couldn’t help having some fun at the host’s expense while presenting an award at tonight’s Golden Globes ceremony.

    Foxx was onstage with actress Lily James to announce the nominees and winner of the Best Original Score statuette. The honorees included the composers for “Carol,” “Steve Jobs,” “The Danish Girl,” and “The Revenant,” with the legendary Ennio Morricone nabbing the prize for his “The Hateful Eight” score.

    Morricone wasn’t present Sunday to have his spotlight momentarily stolen, so Foxx was able to vamp a little before announcing the actual winner. When he opened the envelope, he excitedly announced that “Straight Outta Compton” had won — despite that flick not being one of the nominees. He then fake-sheepishly showed off the opened envelope, revealing Morricone’s name, and apologizing profusely.

    “I will take responsibility for this,” Foxx said as the crowd laughed. “It was my mistake. It was on the envelope.”

    Here’s hoping Harvey has a thick enough skin for the seemingly never-ending parade of jokes his mistake will inspire. Awards season is still young, after all.

    Photo credit: AFP/Getty Images

  • Here’s the Full List of 2015 Hollywood Film Awards Winners

    19th Annual Hollywood Film Awards - ShowThe 19th annual Hollywood Film Awards took place on Sunday night, honoring an impressive array of film industry talent both in front of and behind the camera. While the honors in the past have been dinged for trying too hard to please everyone, there’s no denying that the ceremony is successful at grabbing attention thanks to honoring huge hits like “Furious 7” and “Jurassic World.”

    For only the second time ever, the awards ceremony was aired on CBS, with “Late Late Show” host James Corden serving as emcee for the proceedings. Presenters were just as impressive as honorees, with everyone from Ryan Gosling to Selena Gomez to Jamie Foxx to Amy Poehler handing out trophies.

    Check out the full list of winners — including Will Smith, Amy Schumer, the “Straight Outta Compton” cast, and “Inside Out” — below.

    Career Achievement Award: Robert De Niro, presented by David O. Russell

    Producer Award: Ridley Scott for “The Martian,” presented by Russell Crowe

    Director Award: Tom Hooper for “The Danish Girl,” presented by Amber Heard

    Actor Award: Will Smith for “Concussion,” presented by Jamie Foxx

    Actress Award: Carey Mulligan for “Suffragette,” presented by Jake Gyllenhaal

    Supporting Actor Award: Benicio Del Toro for “Sicario,” presented by Reese Witherspoon

    Supporting Actress Award: Jane Fonda for “Youth,” presented by Laura Dern

    Breakout Actor Award: Joel Edgerton for “Black Mass,” presented by Johnny Depp and Dakota Johnson

    Breakout Actress Award: Alicia Vikander for “The Danish Girl,” presented by Armie Hammer

    New Hollywood Award: Saoirse Ronan for Brooklyn, presented by Ryan Gosling

    Ensemble Award: “The Hateful Eight” cast, including Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Channing Tatum, Bruce Dern, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Walton Goggins, Demian Bichir, presented by Jamie Foxx

    Breakout Ensemble Award: “Straight Outta Compton” cast, including Corey Hawkins, O’Shea Jackson, Jr. & Jason Mitchell, presented by Ice Cube

    Comedy Award: Amy Schumer for “Trainwreck,” presented by Selena Gomez

    Director Award: Adam McKay for “The Big Short,” presented by Steve Carell

    Screenwriter Award: Tom McCarthy and Josh Singer for Spotlight, presented by Mark Ruffalo

    Blockbuster Award: “Furious 7” (award accepted by Vin Diesel, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez), presented by Kurt Russell

    Song Award: Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth for “See You Again” from the Furious 7 soundtrack, presented by Vin Diesel

    Animation Award: “Inside Out” (award accepted by director Pete Docter), presented by Amy Poehler

    Documentary Award: Asif Kapadia for “Amy”

    Cinematography Award: Janusz Kaminski for “Bridge of Spies”

    Film Composer Award: Alexandre Desplat for “The Danish Girl” and “Suffragette”

    Editor Award: David Rosenbloom for “Black Mass”

    Visual Effects Award: Tim Alexander for “Jurassic World”

    Sound Award: Gary Rydstrom for “Bridge of Spies”

    Costume Design Award: Sandy Powell for “Cinderella”

    Makeup & Hair Styling Award: Lesley Vanderwalt for “Mad Max: Fury Road”

    Production Design Award: Cory Gibson for “Mad Max: Fury Road”

    [via: CBS News]

    Photo credit: Getty Images

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  • Jamie Foxx May Play Crime Boss in Musical-Action Film ‘Baby Driver’

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    Jamie Foxx is negotiating to star in “Baby Driver,” the music-driven action film that Edgar Wright started developing after he dropped out of directing “Ant-Man,” Deadline reports.

    Foxx would take the role originally intended for Michael Douglas — a crime boss who recruits a young, mute getaway driver who drives to the beat of his own personal soundtrack to drown out the noise in his head.

    Sony describes “Baby Driver” as the “ultimate rock-and-roll car chase film,” so look for a great soundtrack synced to the plot points. The movie is set to open in March 2017.

    It’ll be another crime film for Fox, who’s working on “Sleepless Nights” about a mob-connected policeman whose son is kidnapped.

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  • Best of Late Night TV: Bill Murray Shines As Letterman’s Last Guest, Kimmel’s Emotional Tribute, Jamie Foxx Sings

    If you’re like us and value your sleep, you probably nodded off into your Ambien dreamland before the party started on post-prime time TV. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Here’s the best of what happened last night on late night.

    David Letterman’s very first guest — 33 years ago — and he was also his last, Tuesday night on “Late Show with David Letterman.” Dave’s final show is tomorrow but it’ll be a celebration send-off; this is the last classic round of guest interviews. Bill arrived for his big moment by popping out of a giant “Goodbye Dave” cake. He hugged Dave, then visited the band and went into the audience to smear people with cake. In his cake-covered sit-down interview, Bill told Dave they all just want more from him. He got the audience to chant “More! More! More! More!” Then he went outside to face the crowd and gathered them in the streets of NYC to chant “All we are saying is more Worldwide Pants,” which is Dave’s production company. Gotta love Bill Murray. They also aired a highlight reel of Bill’s best moments from 22 years on “Late Night”: Bob Dylan also performed “The Night We Called It a Day”: Jimmy Fallon offered his Letterman tribute on Monday night, and Tuesday it was Jimmy Kimmel’s turn. Kimmel choked up very early in the tribute and cried talking about how he grew up watching Dave’s show, describing what made it different from every other talk show. Jimmy also showed a photo from his 16th birthday party — he had a Late Night cake and wore a Dave Letterman letterman’s jacket and they showed his L8 Nite vanity plate for his first car. Kimmel choked up again when saying he wouldn’t have his own show if executives and producers hadn’t seen him perform on Dave’s show. Kimmel said they’ll be airing a repeat episode tomorrow night so as not to compete with Dave’s final show, and he encouraged his fans to not even watch that. Just watch Dave.
    George Clooney was a guest on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” talking about his many pranks over the years. Britt, who was eliminated as one of the new “Bachelorettes” last night, was also on JKL, talking about her disappointment. Jamie Foxx was on “The Tonight Show” and he got the audience chanting “America” — the audience was filled with Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. He mentioned running into Meredith Vieira, saying his beard is dyed, so when he hugged her, he gave her “half of a black man’s beard.” He turned that into a song and did a little dance. Jamie also played “Wheel of Musical Impressions” with Jimmy: Lisa Kudrow and Zach Woods were on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” and they talked about their childhood neuroses.

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  • Watch Jamie Foxx Explain Why His National Anthem Sounded ‘Off’

    As one clever fan put it after the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao battle: “The real fight was between Jamie Foxx and the national anthem.”

    Foxx, who won an Oscar as legendary singer Ray Charles in “Ray,” sang the National Anthem at the so-called fight of the century on Saturday. But did he really sing it? Fans gave him a serious beating on Twitter after the event, and Foxx addressed the criticism Tuesday on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

    “I sung the National Anthem, now some people were a little upset about how it went down,” Foxx said. “But here’s the thing. First of all, anytime a black person sings the National Anthem, you know we gotta, ‘Ohhhhhh sayyyy can you-oooooo-ooooooo.’” The audience cut him off with their cheers. “But what did happen in the ring, my ears came out. My inner ears.” Ellen asked him to explain his earpiece reference. “My inner ears were out and I’m singing with an organ so I can’t hear what the organ is doing with the big crowd,” he continued. “So some of it was a little off. But in the arena, it killed. The telecast was a little off, but we still love America.” He turned to the audience and they applauded again.

    There’s a long line of singers who probably shouldn’t have been asked to sing the National Anthem, especially in front of a huge crowd, and Jamie Foxx might have to join that list. (But behind Roseanne, right? He wasn’t that bad.) At least he gave fans something interesting to talk about, which is good since they paid a lot for that conversation piece, and the rest of the #MayPac fight was more tame.

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  • 11 Actors Nominated for Two Oscars in the Same Year

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    An actor receiving double Oscar nominations in one year is definitely a rare occurrence, but it has probably happened more than you think. Even Julianne Moore, who is a nominee this year for “Still Alice,” has been nominated twice within the same ceremony for two separate performances. This year composer Alexandre Desplat is nominated in the Musical Score category for his work on “The Imitation Game” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” but we won’t be seeing any actors going for two times the gold this time around. Let’s take a look back at the eleven accomplished actors who have been nominated for two Oscars in the same year. Way to be overachievers, you guys…