Entries from January 2005 ↓
January 25th, 2005 — Film
The nominations for the 77th annual Academy Awards were announced this morning in Los Angeles. Here’s a listing of the “big” categories. To see the whole list, visit our forum, or Oscar.com
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Don Cheadle - HOTEL RWANDA
Johnny Depp - FINDING NEVERLAND
Leonardo DiCaprio - THE AVIATOR
Clint Eastwood - MILLION DOLLAR BABY
Jamie Foxx - RAY
ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Alan Alda - THE AVIATOR
Thomas Haden Church - SIDEWAYS
Jamie Foxx - COLLATERAL
Morgan Freeman - MILLION DOLLAR BABY
Clive Owen - CLOSER
ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Annette Bening - BEING JULIA
Catalina Sandino Moreno - MARIA FULL OF GRACE
Imelda Staunton - VERA DRAKE
Hilary Swank - MILLION DOLLAR BABY
Kate Winslet - ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND
ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Cate Blanchett - THE AVIATOR
Laura Linney - KINSEY
Virginia Madsen - SIDEWAYS
Sophie Okonedo - HOTEL RWANDA
Natalie Portman - CLOSER
ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
THE INCREDIBLES
SHARK TALE
SHREK 2
DIRECTING
THE AVIATOR
MILLION DOLLAR BABY
RAY
SIDEWAYS
VERA DRAKE
BEST PICTURE
THE AVIATOR
FINDING NEVERLAND
MILLION DOLLAR BABY
RAY
SIDEWAYS
January 25th, 2005 — Adventure
One year closer to GROSS!
January 24th, 2005 — Music
NORTH AMERICA DATES AND TICKETING INFORMATION
March 28th San Diego, CA - Sports Arena
April 1st Anaheim, CA - Arrowhead Pond
April 5th Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
April 9th San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion
April 14th Phoenix, AZ - Glendale Arena
April 20th Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
April 24th Seattle, WA - Key Arena
April 28th Vancouver, BC - General Motors Place
May 7th & May 9th Chicago, IL - United Center
May 14 Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center
May 17 & May 18 East Rutherford, NJ - Continental Airlines Arena
May 21 New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
May 24 & May 26 Boston, MA - Fleet Center
Tickets for performances in Boston, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia and San Diego will go on sale this Saturday, January 29th.
Tickets for performances in Los Angeles, Anaheim and San Jose go on sale this Sunday, January 30th and tickets for New York and East Rutherford go on sale next Monday, January 31st. (All additional on sale dates will be announced in the next few weeks.)
Once again, U2 will offer General Admission floor tickets giving fans the best view in the house for the lowest ticket price. Reserved seat tickets in the stands will also be available. In North America, general admission floor tickets will be $49.50 (plus applicable service fees). Additional ticket prices will vary per market. There will be an 8 ticket limit per person with a maximum purchase of 2 general admission floor tickets.
January 23rd, 2005 — Arsenal FC
Dutch master Dennis Bergkamp returns from injury and fires Gunners to victory
Arsenal defeated Newcastle United 1-0 today at Highbury, thanks to a 19th minute goal by Dennis Bergkamp. By rights, the score could very well have been 3-0 or 4-0, as Arsenal had several shots bounce off the post, in what was an extremely tough match.
Next up, the fourth round of the FA Cup as Wolves visit Highbury on Saturday.
January 22nd, 2005 — Music
(out of five)
Joel stumbled across this band tonight, and I must say, the album is fantastic. Combining elements of The Beatles, Dylan, the Stones, and Neil Young, it’s pure rock n’ roll at its’ finest.
“Universal Blues” came out back in November of 2003, so I am a bit behind the ball on this one, but better late then never.
The Redwalls are currently touring as the opening act for Keane, so although I’d very much like to see them live, I think I’ll wait until I can see them headline a show.
To stream the album and find out what all the fuss is about, click here.
January 21st, 2005 — Arsenal FC
from Arsenal.com
The front cover of this month’s Arsenal Magazine shows Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry revealing a glimpse of the commemorative kit that will become the first choice strip for next season, 2005/2006 - the Club’s last at Highbury.
Inspired by the first kit ever worn at the ground in 1913, the strip will be one of many initiatives to celebrate the Club’s time at Highbury. Club research and sporting memorabilia within the Arsenal Museum confirm the very first kit worn at the stadium was a much darker red, similar to that of Sparta Prague, who actually based their kit on Arsenal’s original kit way back in 1906. The Club is returning to this deeper shade for one season only - the very last season at Highbury - to recreate and reflect the origins of this unique stadium.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is delighted with the initiative: “It will be very emotional when we move from Highbury to Emirates Stadium and it is great that the Club is finding ways to celebrate our last season at this fantastic stadium. Personally, I love the fact the team will be wearing a home kit that is inspired by the first one ever worn at Highbury. It’s not only a way of encapsulating more than 90 years of memories, it also takes us right back to when we started at this ground in 1913.”
Club captain Patrick Vieira is also looking forward to remembering Highbury in this unique style: “The last season at Highbury will be very, very special for everyone at the Club not to mention the fans. That’s why I think it is fantastic that we will be wearing a commemorative kit that represents the history of this magnificent stadium. The kit is different to the red and white one we have become so attached to but this special season deserves a special kit and having seen it, I for one think that going back to the first ever kit from 1913 is a really nice touch.”
Finally, Thierry Henry, who will be hoping to be wearing the new kit as the Club’s record goalscorer next season, agrees with his Manager and skipper :”I think the kit is great. It’s back to the roots, back to what the first kit was like,” said Thierry. “I like the fact that it’s traditional and it is exactly how it was at the beginning of Highbury. This is the proper colour, right from the start of our time here, I’m sure people will appreciate that and will like it.”
News of when the entire kit will be revealed to Gunners fans will appear in a forthcoming Arsenal Magazine and on Arsenal.com.
