Morgan Freeman

5 movies to restore the feel-goods this weekend

Kat Hobza — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:18:00 -0700

What a week. It’s easy to get depressed as we mourn lives lost in the Boston Marathon bombings and the explosion in Texas, while we sympathize with survivors and loved ones left behind. If you find yourself in need of that satisfied sigh you feel at the end of a couple of hours of escapism, hunker down in front of one of these movies this weekend.

Casting news roundup: Morgan Freeman joins Transcendence

Justine Browning — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:40:00 -0700

From breakout stars to award-winning veterans, here's a look at this week's casting announcements.

Oblivion: Tom Cruise saves what's left of the world

Krystal Clark — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:22:00 -0800

Tom Cruise loves being a hero. Even when playing an average Joe, he carries the weight of the world. In the first trailer for Oblivion, Cruise takes on a futuristic Earth and its unsavory inhabitants.

Veterans Day-worthy flicks

Tyler Kurbat — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 06:00:00 -0800

From the patriotic heroism to the harsh dilemmas and aftermath of war to everything in between, here's a list of movies to consider in light of Veterans Day.

Harrison Ford, POTUS? Top 3 vote-getting fictional presidents

Julie Sprankles — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:32:00 -0800

Friends are being “unfriended” on Facebook left and right in the face of the 2012 presidential election, due to hard lines drawn in the political dirt. When it comes to favorite fictional commanders-in-chief, however, it turns out impassioned Democrats and Republicans may have more in common than they think.

Last Vegas begins production in Las Vegas

Tyler Kurbat — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:29:00 -0800

For the first time ever, all four megastars join forces on none other than the Vegas backdrop.

Morgan Freeman not dead, can still narrate Discovery shows

Krystal Clark — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:43:00 -0700

Morgan Freeman won't go down without a fight. The Oscar-winning actor is still alive and kicking, despite reports of his death. We see more TV and film documentaries in his future.

Olympic commercials: As emotionally charged as the games

Kat Hobza — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:57:00 -0700

Where Super Bowl commercials hit a more comedic note by speaking to our inner beer-drinking, chip-eating slacker, Olympic commercials tend to strike a more emotional chord that inspires and motivates. Here are a few Olympic commercials that almost make us want to get off our reclining butts and do something productive.

The Dark Knight Rises movie review: Hello, Kitty!

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 06:00:00 -0700

In Christopher Nolan’s final installment in the Batman trilogy, this winged superhero takes on the 1%, terrorism and two sexy women -- one of whom may cause him to fall to his death, the other may cause him to fall in love.

Morgan Freeman calls marijuana bans "stupidest law"

Jaclyn Brandt — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:05:00 -0700

Morgan Freeman shares his thoughts on the state of our country, and what we could do to make less criminals and more money.

Morgan Freeman gives President Obama a fat check

Meagan Morris — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:30:00 -0700

Morgan Freeman is putting his money where his political views are: He just donated $1 million to a political action committee for President Obama's re-election campaign.

Golden Globes shows Morgan Freeman's humble beginning

Meagan Morris — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:41:00 -0800

Morgan Freeman was honored at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards. Find out how he made the audience laugh.

Movie review: Will Dolphin Tale make a splash with you?

Jenna Milly — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0700

“Mom, can we get a pool?” Maybe you’ve heard that one before. But what about, “Mom, can we get a dolphin tank?” Watch out, moms, because if you take your kids to see Dolphin Tale this weekend, they might come out of the movies asking that very question.

Morgan Freeman shows environmental passion in Dolphin Tale

Joel D. Amos — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:18:00 -0700

Morgan Freeman is Dr. McCarthy in Dolphin Tale, a man with a vision of creating a prosthetic tail for a dolphin named Winter who arrived at a Clearwater, Florida aquarium after losing his tail. Dolphin Tale is a true story and Freeman was thrilled to portray a man who would buck conventional wisdom by spending time and money creating something for a dolphin that most would never consider.

Harry Connick Jr. sings Dolphin Tale's praises

Joel D. Amos — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:50:00 -0700

On the Clearwater, Florida set of Dolphin Tale, star Harry Connick Jr. is clearly pleased with his choice to make the true story his next acting project. The man known mostly for crooning is starring in the remarkable tale of Winter, a dolphin who lost his tail only to be saved by a little boy , a veterinarian and a man with a vision of creating a prosthetic tail enabling the sea mammal to swim another day.

Vanessa Hudgens will fight for her life in Frozen Ground

Krystal Clark — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:00:00 -0700

Vanessa Hudgens has landed a new gig! She's been cast as a victim turned crime fighter in Scott Walker's directorial debut, Frozen Ground.

Morgan Freeman receives Lifetime Achievement Award from AFI

Joel D. Amos — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:55:00 -0700

Morgan Freeman is an Oscar-winning actor who’s mastered everything showbiz has to offer. Movies, television, theater, you name it -- he’s done it! That’s why it should be no surprise that the 74-year-old was chosen as the latest recipient of the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award.

Inside Born to be Wild’s true life heroes

Joel D. Amos — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:45:00 -0700

Born to be Wild, the new IMAX 3D documentary, shines the spotlight on two incredible women who have given their entire lives to saving orphaned animals. It is a heartwarming story and it is with great pleasure that SheKnows sat down for an exclusive interview with the film’s subjects, Dr. Birute Mary Galdikas and Dr. Dame Daphne M. Sheldrick.

Born to be Wild movie review

Joel D. Amos — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:17:00 -0700

Born to be Wild, narrated by Morgan Freeman, is an IMAX 3D documentary that follows the incredible work of two remarkable women -- Dr. Birute Mary Galdikas and Dr. Dame Daphne M. Sheldrick.

Morgan Freeman is Born to be Wild

Joel D. Amos — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:02:00 -0700

When he could narrate any film he wanted, Morgan Freeman instead uses his gift of voice when the cause is above us all. In Born to be Wild, Freeman narrates a 3D IMAX spectacular that weaves a tale of two extraordinary women -- one rescues orphaned orangutans in Borneo and the other orphaned elephants in Kenya.

Dolphin Tale set visit preview

Joel D. Amos — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:38:00 -0700

Morgan Freeman is busy at the moment going over his lines. Freeman is sitting in a director’s chair looking over a script for his latest movie, Dolphin Tale, as we walk through the Florida set. Although he is the consummate professional diving into his work, the terrific human being shows his colors by looking up and saying, "Welcome to the set!"