`The Hobbit` opens in Chicago, Bill Murray in `Hyde Park on Hudson:` Zwecker
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By Bill Zwecker, FOX 32 News Entertainment Reporter - bio | email
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
FOX entertainment reporter Bill Zwecker got a look at the big movies opening Friday, including "The Hobbit" and "Hyde Park on Hudson." He also sat down with "Les Miserables" star Amanda Seyfried.
Friday marks the official opening of Peter Jackson's long-anticipated "The Hobbit," based on J.R.R. Tolkien's original book, which launched the "Lord Of The Rings" film phenomenon a decade ago.
"The Hobbit," which will be the first of what will be another trilogy, can be viewed in 3D. Jackson also shot it at twice the frames per second - 48 of them - which does give the look of this sweeping adventure a more realistic feel.
While "The Hobbit" is no where as deep as "The Lord of the Rings" films, I did like it quite a bit. I found it to be a delightful, completely compelling movie-going experience.
Also opening Friday is "Hyde Park on Hudson," with Wilmette's own Bill Murray delivering a truly Oscar-worthy performance as President Franklin Roosevelt. He showcased a specific pre-WWII story, both about his womanizing ways and about him becoming a friend of Britain's King George VI in the years prior to the war.
Laura Linney is also wonderful as a young, distant Roosevelt cousin who becomes FDR's lover.
Another big movie that's coming on Christmas Day is the epic musical "Les Miserables."
Amanda Seyfried stars as the adult Cossette. When I sat down with the actress in New York recently she told me about a day on the "Les Miz" set she will never forget.
Leslie Zemeckis, wife of Oscar winning director Robert Zemeckis, has released her new book, "Behind the Burly Q: The History of American Burlesque." She explains where it all started - with a documentary.
Leslie Zemeckis, wife of Oscar winning director Robert Zemeckis, has released her new book, "Behind the Burly Q: The History of American Burlesque." She explains where it all started - with a documentary.
FOX's Bill Zwecker shares photos from "The Hangover Part III" premiere after party in Las Vegas, and sat down with stars Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms to get their take on the film.
FOX's Bill Zwecker shares photos from "The Hangover Part III" premiere after party in Las Vegas, and sat down with stars Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms to get their take on the film.
FOX entertainment guru Bill Zwecker reviewed "Star Trek: Into Darkness" and "The Ice Man" starring Michael Shannon in the Screening Room Friday. Both are must-see movies, and they open this weekend! Don't miss out!
FOX entertainment guru Bill Zwecker reviewed "Star Trek: Into Darkness" and "The Ice Man" starring Michael Shannon in the Screening Room Friday. Both are must-see movies, and they open this weekend! Don't miss out!
Candice Glover was named the nation's favorite singer on "American Idol" Thursday night, after singing with Aretha Franklin and Chicago native and "Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson. She never, ever gave up on her dream.
Candice Glover was named the nation's favorite singer on "American Idol" Thursday night, after singing with Aretha Franklin and Chicago native and "Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson. She never, ever gave up on her dream.
American Idol will soon name the nation's newest, favorite singer. The last two hopefuls gave their finale performances Wednesday night, and their fate depends on the vote. Bill Zwecker reports.
American Idol will soon name the nation's newest, favorite singer. The last two hopefuls gave their finale performances Wednesday night, and their fate depends on the vote. Bill Zwecker reports.
Golden Globe and Oscar nominee, musician and original Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan from "MASH," Sally Kellerman introduced her revealing tell-all autobiography "Read My Lips."
Golden Globe and Oscar nominee, musician and original Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan from "MASH," Sally Kellerman introduced her revealing tell-all autobiography "Read My Lips."
Bill Zwecker has the scoop on Miley Cyrus receiving nasty comments from fans of Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift, Barbara Walters' retirement, Beyonce baby rumors and new judges on"The X-Factor."
Bill Zwecker has the scoop on Miley Cyrus receiving nasty comments from fans of Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift, Barbara Walters' retirement, Beyonce baby rumors and new judges on"The X-Factor."
Bill Zwecker sat down with Chicago native and "The Office" favorite Craig Robinson, who leads in Tyler Perry's new film "Peeples" with Kerry Washington. Bill also says "The Great Gatsby" is a must-see!
Bill Zwecker sat down with Chicago native and "The Office" favorite Craig Robinson, who leads in Tyler Perry's new film "Peeples" with Kerry Washington. Bill also says "The Great Gatsby" is a must-see!
FOX 32's Bill Zwecker has the scoop on "The Great Gatsby" premiere - introduced by Bill and Chaz Ebert - in Chicago, Honey Boo Boo's parents getting hitched and Seth MacFarlane's million-dollar man cave.
FOX 32's Bill Zwecker has the scoop on "The Great Gatsby" premiere - introduced by Bill and Chaz Ebert - in Chicago, Honey Boo Boo's parents getting hitched and Seth MacFarlane's million-dollar man cave.
