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McConaughey defends 'rude' New Yorkers

2005-04-20T08:28:00.000-07:00

MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY - McCONAUGHEY DEFENDS RUDE NEW YORKERS: "Hollywood hunk MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY has blasted his fellow Texans for accusing New York residents of being rude.

The SAHARA star claims many Americans misinterpret New Yorkers' attitudes because their southern lifestyle is so laid-back compared to busy city life of Big Apple dwellers.

McConaughey tells the NEW YORK POST, 'New York has this stigma. People in Texas or California are like, 'No one is that nice in New York.'

'I'm like, 'Bulls**t man!' The difference is, people in New York are going somewhere.'"

McConaughey plans more Dirk Pitt movies

2005-04-18T12:01:00.000-07:00

Digital Spy: McConaughey plans more Dirk Pitt movies: "Following the success of Sahara, its star and co-producer Matthew McConaughey has voiced hopes of continuing the franchise based upon Clive Cussler's books.

He told USA Today: 'I'd been looking for that renaissance guy. Everything I'd read that was a possible franchise character in the action-adventure genre was either too roadhouse, just fighting and running around, or they were too prim and proper, never getting their hands dirty.'

'(Pitt is) a senator's son, but a scavenger of the deep. He can talk marine biology with you at noon and then at one o'clock be dealing gold bullion with smugglers and pirates.'

However, Sahara will have to find favour with Cussler if more films are to follow, after he tried to block production of further Pitt movies earlier this year when he disapproved of changes Sahara made to his book."

'Sahara', with Matthew McConaughey, Tops North American Box Office

2005-04-11T13:42:00.000-07:00

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage: "'Sahara,' the year's first action-adventure film, took the top spot at the North American box office over the weekend, with the noir 'Sin City' sliding to No. 2 in its second week.

A marketing push through the U.S. heartland paid off for the PG-13-rated 'Sahara' in its first weekend. It drew a broad audience that was less skewed toward older males, the film's primary target, according to studio executives.

The film racked up $18.5 million at North American theaters, exceeding industry expectations of $10 million to $12 million, according to box-office tracker Exhibitor Relations. Final results will be available on Monday.

'This really delivers in multiple audience (segments) which is really exciting for us,' said Cary Granite, president of Anschutz Film Group, which produced the film under its Bristol Bay label.

Released by Paramount Pictures, 'Sahara' features an Indiana Jones-type character played by Matthew McConaughey in search of a lost Civil War battleship. Also starring are Penelope Cruz and William H. Macy. Paramount is a unit of Viacom Inc."

A chat with Matthew McConaughey

2005-04-08T10:26:00.000-07:00

A chat with Matthew McConaughey: "On really good days, you have a little Matthew McConaughey in the morning and a perfect turkey club for lunch.

The sun above Miami, where you rendezvous, is warm. Matthew pulls two chairs together under a tree in the Delano hotel's grassy courtyard where you sit and talk with him about his new movie 'Sahara,' and about what kind of man he is.

He looks in your eyes, leaning close enough to make it clear he is completely focused. (Or maybe he's acting. Who knows? Who cares?) You notice his fine clothes, his wavy hair and the blond stubble on his chin. You listen to his Texas-steeped voice soften consonants, pouring them out like sweet tea.

And you like him.

As you part company he thoughtfully says, 'Don't forget your purse, Dear.' You smile, he smiles. His eyes crinkle at the edges.

You float away toward a table on the terrace where you order your favorite sandwhich off the hotel's menu, with its soft bread and apple-smoked bacon."

McConaughey has roadside chat with AP

2005-04-06T12:23:00.000-07:00

AP Wire | 04/05/2005 | McConaughey has roadside chat with AP: "Matthew McConaughey is in the driver's seat. During a recent interview, the actor is literally sitting behind the wheel of the Ford pickup that's pulling his Airstream trailer across the country during a six-week promo trip for his new action flick, 'Sahara.'

Crashing in trailer parks, swinging by Atlanta Braves spring training or parked in Manhattan, McConaughey is going all out for the movie he stars in, produced, and hopes will build him a new 'Indiana Jones' style franchise.

It's now been a dozen years since the 35-year-old actor debuted in the last-day-of-school cult classic 'Dazed and Confused.' Since then he's piled up a varied filmography ('A Time to Kill,' 'The Wedding Planner,' 'Frailty'), but never quite broken through to the superstar status for which he seemed destined.

During a recent pit stop, McConaughey both checked the rearview mirror and pondered the road ahead."

McConaughey deciphers Cruz's Spanish curse

2005-04-01T14:33:00.000-08:00

McConaughey deciphers Cruz's Spanish curse !: "Actor Matthew McConaughey did not let girlfriend Penelope Cruz know that he knows Spanish, while they shot their latest movie "Sahara" in Morocco.

McConaughey understood every word of Madrid-born Cruz's regular swears on set in Morocco as she endured the shoot sessions with him, meeting blinding sandstorms, spiders, and snakes in the process.

"I understand more (Spanish) than she knows! I just haven't told her yet. I just pretended not to know what kind of cuss words she was using!", Femalefirst quoted him assaying."

Details' revealing look at Matthew McConaughey

2005-03-30T11:37:00.000-08:00

baltimoresun.com - Details' revealing look at Matthew McConaughey: "IF I DON'T want to wear clothes, I don't have to, you know? It feels better that way. I ain't harmin' nobody!'

So says Matthew McConaughey in the April issue of Details.

Matthew, whom I always consider my 'discovery' since I wrote about him first, is on the cover (dressed) and inside (mostly dressed). The actor, as per Details, 'drinks tequila for breakfast.' And why not? (As long as it gets him out of his clothes.) Of his friendship with Penelope Cruz, he says he took her on the road for barbecue and 'meeting up with odd characters.' Writer David Amsden seemed unsure about the elegant Cruz touring trailer parks, but Matthew insists, 'Oh, she loves it! You can't not love it!'

So now we know what Penelope didn't get from Tom Cruise -- trailer parks."

Cruz wants children from Matthew McConaughey

2005-03-23T08:18:00.000-08:00

Netindia123.com: "Penelope Cruz says she would love to have children with boyfriend Matthew McConaughey , but only after they decide to settle down in one place together.

The jetsetting Hollywood couple who love travelling the world, have discussed the effect a baby would have on their nomadic lifestyle.

'It would be hard keeping up our nomad life with a baby, we don't like staying in one place for too long. But it might work out.Me and Matthew will be apart for four months while I go to Europe.

But when I'm back it would be really nice if we could be together forever', Contactmusic.com quoted her as saying."

McConaughey has no 'M word' for Penelope Cruz

2005-03-21T13:44:00.000-08:00

McConaughey has no 'M word' for Penelope Cruz: "Hollywood hunk, Matthew McConaughey has said that he has no plans to marry co-star, Penelope Cruz, although he admits that they share a nice bonding.

'Right now I've got five free fingers and life is good and she and I are doing just fine', Female First quoted McConaughey as saying.

'But no M-word has been talked yet, no', he added.

The duo have reportedly been enjoying togetherness since they started working on 'Sahara', paving rumors that marrying may be in the offing."

McConaughey rubbishes marriage rumours

2005-03-18T10:16:00.000-08:00

MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY - McCONAUGHEY RUBBISHES MARRIAGE RUMOURS: "MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY has laughed off reports that he and PENELOPE CRUZ are planning to wed.

The glamorous twosome have enjoyed an increasingly close relationship since working together on SAHARA, but although Hollywood is rife with rumours that the loved-up pair will marry, McConaughey insists there is no wedding on the horizon.

He says, 'Right now I've got five free fingers and life is good and she and I are doing just fine.

'But no M-word has been talked yet, no.'"

McConaughey impresses with his baseball skills

2005-03-16T08:17:00.000-08:00

MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY - McCONAUGHEY IMPRESSES WITH HIS BASEBALL SKILLS: "Movie hunk MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY suited up for a session with baseball squad the ATLANTA BRAVES yesterday (15MAR05) in a bid to see whether he still had his slugging skills.

The actor revealed he gave up his baseball dreams when he was a teenager and hasn't played since, but he was still able to impress Braves star CHIPPER JONES with his home run efforts.

Jones, who pitched McConaughey an innings of balls, says, 'I was pleasantly surprised. He cleaned a couple of them (balls) almost to the wall in left field.'"

Matthew McConaughey In KC Monday

2005-03-14T11:41:00.000-08:00

TheKansasCityChannel.com - Entertainment - Matthew McConaughey In KC Monday: "Actor Matthew McConaughey will stop in Kansas City Monday as part of a promotional tour for his new movie 'Sahara.'

McConaughey is traveling across the country in an RV. KMBC reported that he will be at AMC Barrywoods 24 for a private screening.

A group of people will get to ask the star questions about the film."

McConaughey gushes about love for Cruz

2005-03-11T09:46:00.000-08:00

MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY - McCONAUGHEY GUSHES ABOUT LOVE FOR CRUZ: "Hollywood hunk MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY is so in love with girlfriend PENELOPE CRUZ he wants to spend all day, every day with her.

The Texan actor fell for the Spanish movie beauty on the set of SAHARA last year (04).

McConaughey says, 'I'm living and breathing this person. I know every moment would be better if I were with her 24/7.

'You can't sleep because you can't wait to wake up in the morning and see them, or you can't sleep because they're in bed with you and you don't want to go to sleep.'"

'Sahara' Star Matthew McConaughey to Be Honored at New York City's Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

2005-03-08T12:16:00.000-08:00

'Sahara' Star Matthew McConaughey to Be Honored at New York City's Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum: "Matthew McConaughey, the star of the upcoming motion picture 'Sahara,' will be honored at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City, where he will host a screening of the film -- the first-ever major motion picture ever shown on the vessel -- for the Army Reserve soldiers of the 77th Regional Readiness Command (RRC) on Thursday, March 3. McConaughey will meet the troops from the 77th RRC and receive The Commanding General's Coin from their commanding general, Major General Richard S. Colt. In addition, Colonel Tom Tyrrell USMC, (Ret.), Executive Director and CEO of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, will present McConaughey with an American flag that has flown over the Intrepid flight deck."

McConaughey behind wheel of movie, cross-country trek

2005-03-02T10:16:00.000-08:00

baltimoresun.com - McConaughey behind wheel of movie, cross-country trek: "The guy in the dark glasses, knit cap and rumpled cargo pants sways in apparent ecstasy, his hands coaxing improvised rhythms from a bongo-like drum. The percussive sounds echo off the walls and the high ceiling, turning the atrium of the historic Senator Theatre into a noise chamber on a chilly midafternoon.

It's not exactly the way you expected to meet actor Matthew McConaughey, who's in town for a couple of days to spread the word about his soon-to-be-released movie. Then again, the 35-year-old star-turned-producer has been following his own instincts when it comes to bringing Sahara, a wry, big-budget action picture slated to open April 5, to the public's consciousness."

Senator Theatre is stop on McConaughey tour

2005-02-28T10:53:00.000-08:00

baltimoresun.com - Senator Theatre is stop on McConaughey tour: "It's not every day that Belvedere Square is a stop on a movie star's publicity tour.

On Monday evening, however, actor Matthew McConaughey, star of How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days and newly confirmed fiance of actress Penelope Cruz, is expected to park his Airstream trailer - where else? - in front of The Senator Theatre.

Inside he'll attend a premiere screening of his new movie Sahara, an action-adventure a la Indiana Jones that is set to open in April. It is expected that he will introduce the film to an audience limited to local members of the military and their families. About 700 active servicemen and servicewomen based in Maryland, Washington and Virginia have reserved seats, according to the United Service Organizations of Metropolitan Washington."

McConaughey gives a glimpse of Hollywood during stop at RAFB

2005-02-24T10:18:00.000-08:00

Macon Telegraph | 02/24/2005 | McConaughey gives a glimpse of Hollywood during stop at RAFB: "Following behind a long line of cars, Matthew McConaughey drove his souped-up Ford F-250 pickup pulling an Airstream travel trailer onto Robins Air Force Base on Wednesday.

The 35-year-old actor, best known for his roles in 'A Time to Kill' and 'The Wedding Planner,' stopped at Robins to meet with military members and promote his new movie 'Sahara,' which opens April 8.

In the movie, McConaughey plays an explorer who embarks on a treasure hunt through West Africa.

He's driving his truck and trailer across the nation on a six-week tour promoting the film, which co-stars Steve Zahn and Penelope Cruise.

'We started off in Texas, then I was the grand marshal in Daytona, went to Orlando and had batting practice with the Atlanta Braves,' McConaughey told a group of airmen. 'Now I'm here, and this is very cool.'"

McConaughey to propose to Cruz?

2005-02-21T11:13:00.000-08:00

IOL: McConaughey to propose to Cruz?: "Heartthrob actor Matthew McConaughey is reportedly poised to propose to his actress girlfriend Penelope Cruz.

The couple, who met on the set of adventure movie Sahara, in which they both star, have just signed to play lovers in another movie - The Loop - and pals say the are smitten.

McConaughey has even sought, and won, the approval of Spaniard Cruz's parents.

And the Blow actress has told pals she wants to be married in the Spanish capital Madrid before July, reports British newspaper the Daily Express.

McConaughey recently explained his love for Cruz in a bizarre tribute. He said: 'Everyone has their own little Webster's Dictionary. You know, the way they see life and the world. I love her Webster's. I do.'"

Cruz and McConaughey team up again

2005-02-18T10:12:00.000-08:00

RTE.ie Entertainment - Cruz and McConaughey team up again: "Off screen couple Penelope Cruz and Matthew McConaughey are to star in a new love story called 'The Loop'.

Variety reports that the film is an adaptation of the Joe Coomer novel and tells the story of a loner highway patrolman who, after meeting an attractive librarian, decides to search for his long-lost parents.

The film marks the directorial debut of former ad director SR Bindler.

Cruz and McConaughey will be seen together on Irish cinema screens later this year in the action-adventure 'Sahara'; it opens on 8 April."

Matthew McConaughey denies role in Cruz-Cruise split

2005-02-11T11:07:00.000-08:00

ObviousNews.com: "Matthew McConaughey has said that he should not be held responsible for split between his new girlfriend Penelope Cruz and actor Tom Cruise.

The star said that he loves Cruz but that doesn't mean 'he will mess around with another guy's girlfriend.'

'I wish men would pay attention to this: We're a fraternity. You don't mess around with another guy's girlfriend,' Elle magazine quoted McConaughey, who is starring opposite Cruz in the upcoming movie 'Sahara', as saying.

Asked about his romance with Cruz he said, 'Everyone has his or her own little Webster's Dictionary, you know? The way they see life and the world. I really love her Webster's. I do.' "

McConaughey to announce start of Daytona 500

2005-02-09T09:57:00.000-08:00

HoustonChronicle.com - McConaughey to announce start of Daytona 500: "Well, all right, all right, all right. Matthew McConaughey has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the Daytona 500.

The 35-year-old actor will give the command, 'Drivers, start your engines,' at the Feb. 20 race in Florida, NASCAR announced Monday.

'I'm honored and excited to be the Grand Marshal of this year's race,' McConaughey said in a statement. 'There is nothing more American than NASCAR and the Daytona 500.

McConaughey, whose screen credits include Dazed and Confused and The Wedding Planner, stars in the upcoming thriller Sahara, based on a novel by Clive Cussler.

Previous Grand Marshals include Ben Affleck last year and John Travolta in 2003. Ashton Kutcher will be the honorary starter of this year's race."

Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz to tie the knot?

2005-02-07T10:46:00.000-08:00

Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz to tie the knot?:- - Entertainment News - Webindia123.com: "They might be seeing each other for along time now, and it seems Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz are ready to get married, if rumours are to be believed.

According to Star magazine the duo met last year on the Moroccan set of Sahara, an upcoming action-adventure movie in which they play scientists trying to save the world from an African dictator.

According to a source close to Penelope, her father told the couple if they decided to get married, they would have his blessing. He added that Penelope is telling friends that she hopes to be married in Madrid by July."

McConaughey turns health guru in men's magazine

2005-02-04T09:43:00.000-08:00

MATTHEW - McCONAUGHEY TURNS HEALTH GURU IN MEN.S MAGAZINE: "Health fanatic MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY made the most of his recent holiday in the mountains of central Mexico - he turned the remote area into a rigorous work-out base for top magazine MEN'S HEALTH.

While his girlfriend PENELOPE CRUZ was shooting a film nearby in Real da Catorce, the movie hunk used his break to work up a sweat and get superfit.

And he called his favourite health magazine to join him as he went on early morning mountain runs, tested his nerve in dark caves and gave his tips to get body and mind in shape.

McConaughey reveals he came up with the unorthodox interview, mainly to promote new film SAHARA in which he stars alongside Cruz, because he hates having to talk about his fitness regime."

McConaughey will learn to leave the nest in 'Launch'

2005-01-17T11:49:00.000-08:00

Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Living / Arts / McConaughey will learn to leave the nest in 'Launch': "Matthew McConaughey has signed on to star in 'Failure to Launch.' He'll play a 30-something guy whose parents trick him into meeting the love of his life in a bid to get him to finally leave home. Tom Dey, known for 'Shanghai Noon,' will direct the comedy. McConaughey's recent credits include 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' and 'Tiptoes.'"

McConaughey a 'Failure' in love

2005-01-12T10:47:00.000-08:00

KRT Wire | 01/11/2005 | McConaughey a 'Failure' in love: "After starring opposite Kate Hudson in 2003's 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,' Matthew McConaughey is on board for another romantic comedy.

The 35-year-old actor has signed on to star in 'Failure to Launch,' according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The story centers on a thirtysomething slacker who suspects his parents has maneuvered him into meeting the woman of his dreams in order to force him to finally leave the nest.

'Shanghai Noon' helmer Tom Dey will direct the project, which was written by veteran TV showrunners Tom Astle and Matt Ember.

McConaughey's other films include 'Dazed and Confused,' 'A Time to Kill,' 'Contact,' 'EdTV' and 'The Wedding Planner.' He next stars opposite Penelope Cruz in the upcoming action film 'Sahara,' which he is also executive producing."

No sex in 'Sahara' between Penelope Cruz and Matthew MCConaughey

2005-01-10T10:03:00.000-08:00

No sex in 'Sahara' between Penelope Cruz and Matthew MCConaughey!:- - Entertainment News - Webindia123.com: "Fans hoping for some 'action' between Penelope Cruz and Matthew McConaughey will be dissapointed because the pretty actress has revealed that there are no hot scenes between her and the dashing actor in forthcoming film 'Sahara'.
Penelope is very excited about the film, but laments that there were no sexy sequences with Matthew.
'I play a scientist and, believe me, there is a lot of action. We don't really have any love scenes, sorry. There's one scene at the beach that's romantic, but no love scenes, unfortunately,' femalefirst quoted Penelope as saying.
The 'Woman On Top' met Matthew on the Moroccan sets of the action film only weeks after breaking up with boyfriend Tom Cruise in January 2004."

"Sahara", starring Matthew McConaughey, poster and trailer out

2005-01-06T11:59:00.000-08:00

Empire - film reviews, movie news, movie trailers, celebrity interviews, film premieres, competitions, upcoming movies, DVDs, film news and more from the UK's No 1 film website: "Coming Soon has published a first look at the Sahara poster. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Penelope Cruz and Steve Zahn, this is the story of a team of treasure seekers searching for a lost Civil War ship in West Africa and becoming involved with a doctor working in the area.

This poster shows the three leads posing in true adventurer-stylee, and promises an Indiana Jones-esque romp - judging by McConaughey's manly stance and firmly crossed arms. This is clearly not a film lacking in testosterone, especially since his name (as the tagline informs us) is Dirk Pitt. Rumours that crossing his arms is the only way he can control his bongo playing urges are, of course, entirely fictitious. Click the thumbnail below to see the full poster, or click here to watch the trailer."

New Movie Trailer for Sahara, starring Matthew McConaughey

2004-12-20T10:46:00.000-08:00

JoBlo.com Movie News: New Movie Trailers: "We've also added John Boorman's latest entitled IN MY COUNTRY starring Sam Jackson, Sandy Bullock back as some sort of goofy agent in MISS CONGENIALITY 2: ARMED AND LOOKING LIKE CRAP, Kevin Costner returning to his favorite role of all as an ex-baseball player hanging out with 5 hotties in THE UPSIDE OF ANGER, as well as the latest from Jennifer Garner and her Sai for ELEKTRA, which appears to be gearing toward more and more CGI as the film approaches-- not a good sign.
One new trailer that looks pretty original is THE WEATHER MAN starring Nic Cage in a fake hairpiece, and directed by the man behind THE MEXICAN, THE RING and THE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, Gore Verbinski. Finally, two of the bigger trailers of the week include Penelope Cruz and Matthew McConaughey taking on sand storms and treasures in SAHARA and the first real look at the Steve Martin version of THE PINK PANTHER, which looks absolutely horrible. Check 'em all out for yourselves and make up your own minds."

McConaughey and Penelope Cruz dating

2004-11-12T12:54:00.000-08:00

Sky Showbiz - Cruz Is Over Cruise: "Penelope Cruz has admitted she's got over her break-up with Tom Cruise.
The Spanish beauty, who split with the Hollywood star in January, has confirmed she is dating U-571 actor Matthew McConaughey.
The pair have been spotted together for months, but kept tight-lipped about their relationship - until now.
'I have no problems in recognising I have something with Matthew, because there's nothing to hide,' Cruz told Mexican newspaper Reforma.
'But it is something I prefer not to talk about because it always ends up coming back against you.'
McConaughey has previously dated Ashley Judd and Sandra Bullock. He met Cruz in Morocco while filming Sahara."

McConaughey Gets Stuck in The Loop

2004-11-08T10:12:00.000-08:00

Coming Soon! - Latest News: "Matthew McConaughey will star in the idiosyncratic romance The Loop, reports Production Weekly. Directed, written, and produced by former cinematographer and commercials director SR Binder, the film is an adaptation of a novel by Joe Coomer. Here's how the book is described:

Lyman, a thirty-year-old orphan, is sipping coffee on the front steps of the trailer he calls home one morning, when a ninety-year-old parrot arrives with a beakful of cryptic sayings -- such as 'That which hath wings shall tell the matter' -- and a mysterious past. Convinced that heeding the bird's wisdom will lead him to answers about himself he so desperately seeks, Lyman combines his night job as a courtesy patrolman, circling the highway that loops around Fort Worth, with days in the library. Together with Fiona, the loquacious librarian, he traces his adopted pet's origins, and while what Lyman ultimately discovers may not help him piece together his own past, it paves the way for a future he never imagined.

The Loop starts filming in April."

McConaughey new Stetson man

2004-11-03T11:10:00.000-08:00

WIStv.com Columbia, SC: AMAs to honor Bon Jovi; McConaughey signs with Stetson; Boreanaz on ABC: " legendary musician will soon be honored with a legendary award at this year's American Music Awards. Jon Bon Jovi will receive the Award of Merit at the 32nd AMAs this month.
The trophy reads, in part, 'For outstanding contributions to the musical entertainment of the American public.' His band has sold 100 million records and performed more than 2500 concerts. They'll also play at the awards show.
Matthew McConaughey has signed a sweet-smelling deal. He's the new Stetson cologne man. His next big screen appearance will be opposite Penelope Cruz in 'Sahara,' which hits theaters next year.
Actor David Boreanaz is set to star in an ABC drama about an undercover cop in the world of murder for hire. The show is as yet untitled. His WB show, 'Angel,' wrapped last spring."

McConaughey has ghost of a girlfriend

2004-11-01T08:24:00.000-08:00

ContraCostaTimes.com | 11/01/2004 | Clooney's neighbors say 'grazie' for apology: "Just like the living, ghosts are fixated on celebrities, reports the New York Daily News.
Last year, Sting was visited in the bedroom of his English manor house by an ethereal woman and a child. The rocker says he thought she was his wife, Trudie Styler, and one of their children 'until I reached over and I realized she was still in bed with me.'
Nicolas Cage was in bed when he saw 'this pitch-black silhouette of a woman with big hair. I thought it was my aunt coming to say goodnight. So I said, 'Good night,' and it didn't say anything. Then it moved toward me, and my body froze up and I let out this bloodcurdling scream and threw my pillow at it. Then it disappeared.'
Matthew McConaughey met his spectral friend, whom he calls 'Madame Blue,' when he moved into his new Hollywood home. She scared him so much he ran around naked clutching a baseball bat. Now he's decided, 'She's a cool ghost. Maybe me being nude all the time is why we get along.'"

Matthew McConaughey turns 35 on Nov. 4

2004-10-27T11:16:00.000-07:00

Nola.com: NewsFlash - Celebrity birthdays: "Nov. 4: Former CBS news anchorman Walter Cronkite is 88. Actress Doris Roberts ('Everybody Loves Raymond') is 74. Actress Loretta Swit ('M.A.S.H.') is 67. Singer Harry Elston of Friends of Distinction is 66. Singer Delbert McClinton is 64. Actress Markie Post is 54. Singer-guitarist Chris Difford of Squeeze is 50. Pianist Yanni is 50. Country singer Kim Forester of the Forester Sisters is 44. Actor Ralph Macchio is 43. 'Survivor' host Jeff Probst is 43. Actor Matthew McConaughey is 35. Rapper-producer Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs is 35. Singer Shawn Rivera of Az Yet is 33."

Matthew McConaughey Partners With Stetson

2004-10-25T10:44:00.000-07:00

Matthew McConaughey Partners With Stetson: "Coty Inc., one of the world's leading beauty companies, announced today that it has signed an exclusive agreement with actor Matthew McConaughey to appear in the new advertising campaign for Stetson -- the company's flagship men's fragrance brand.
Stetson Cologne is one of the top-selling men's fragrances in the marketplace. Stetson embodies the qualities of the modern cowboy. The Stetson man represents rugged masculinity, originality, independence, western heritage and genuine American values.
Born in Texas, McConaughey has appeared in such films as 'A Time To Kill,' 'Contact,' 'Amistad,' 'The Wedding Planner,' 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,' and his latest movie, 'Sahara,' is scheduled for release in 2005."

McConaughey dating Penelope Cruz

2004-09-21T09:29:00.000-07:00

Celebrity Q&A: Cuchi-cuchi: The AARP years: South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "We haven't heard much about Penelope Cruz since she broke up with Tom Cruise in January. Is she still in Hollywood, and does she have a new boyfriend?

She has a new boyfriend and she still has a home in Hollywood. Currently, she is on location in Africa filming Sahara, an action drama about death and destruction in the desert.

Though it's still early days, the 30-year-old Cruz is dating her co-star, 34-year-old Matthew McConaughey -- a former beau of Sandra Bullock and Ashley Judd -- and according to onlookers, the electricity between them is as hot as the Sahara sands. Stay tuned. "

McConaughey has a cameo in 'Paparazzi'

2004-09-06T08:36:00.000-07:00

Entertainment: Reviews Article | Reuters.com: "Rex drugs the accident's only witness (Andrea Baker), videotapes himself raping her, then threatens her with blackmail if she tells the police. For some reason, Bo's version of the accident, while convincing to police Detective Burton (Dennis Farina), isn't sufficient for him to go after the photographers. When Bo accidentally causes a motorcycle crash in which one of the photogs gets killed, he decides he likes this avenging-angel business and sets out to eliminate the entire gang.
First-time director Paul Abascal brings no style or personality to this B-movie exercise. Except for Farina, the actors go through the paces as if they too lack conviction in the proceedings. Tunney is such a capable actress that it is particularly painful to witness her in so empty a role.
Action and stunt work, presumably the raison d'etre of the movie, is routine. To create that behind-the-scenes-in-Hollywood feeling, the movie, produced by Mel Gibson's Icon Prods., drops celebrity names and features cameos by Gibson, Chris Rock and Matthew McConaughey."

Jeremy Piven joins Matthew McConaughey in "Two for the Money"

2004-09-03T11:25:00.000-07:00

FilmStew.com - Piven's Money in the Bank: "Jeremy Piven has signed to join Matthew McConaughey, Al Pacino and Rene Russo in the Morgan Creek drama Two for the Money for director D.J. Caruso. The project, being produced by Morgan Creek's James G. Robinson and Cosmic Entertainment's Jay Cohen, will begin shooting September 8 in Vancouver.
Two for the Money, written by Dan Gilroy, stars McConaughey as an all-star college football player who is forced to put his dreams of going professional aside when he suffers a knee injury. He must find a new passion and turns to sports gambling, working, and becoming the best agents, for one of the best sports-booking operators (Pacino) in the country. Piven will play the former top agent who is replaced by McConaughey, and Russo will play Pacino's character's wife."

Cruz date denial

2004-04-07T13:41:00.000-07:00

MegaStar - Cruz date denial: "

Let's get this straight - we ALWAYS believe what we read. Company policy and that.
And why shouldn't we - trusting nature and all. And it makes good copy.
Which is why speculation that paella-munching Iberian eyeful Penelope Cruz was being 'comforted' by hunky Sahara co-star Matthew McConaughey was last week met with the full glare of MegaStar's pocket-torch of publicity."

New fella for Penelope?

2004-03-31T20:38:00.000-08:00

MegaStar - New fella for Penelope?: "Hollywood heartthrob Matthew McConaughey is the new man in purring Iberian pocketeer Penelope Cruz's life, according to reports.
Phew! That didn't take long."

Tom's make-up fails

2004-03-29T13:47:00.000-08:00

Sunday Times: Tom's make-up fails [ 29mar04 ]: "The star paid a surprise Valentine's Day visit to the Moroccan film set where she was working with Matthew McConaughey - only to get the brush-off.
Publicists for the couple have denied any third party is involved in their split but there have been reports that Cruz is dating McConaughey. "

'Spider-Man,' Matt Stone, Trey Parker, McG, Peter Jackson, Sylvester Stallone, Edie Falco

2004-03-23T20:46:00.000-08:00

MTV.com - News -Movie File: 'Spider-Man,' Matt Stone, Trey Parker, McG, Peter Jackson, Sylvester Stallone, Edie Falco: "Matthew McConaughey was once set to star, but there is no longer an actor attached. McG is currently working on a 'Hot Wheels' movie and is also attached to a 'Superman' script. ..."

The best and worst of the South by Southwest Film Festival

2004-03-20T13:24:00.000-08:00

The best and worst of the South by Southwest Film Festival

AUSTIN,Texas—The South by Southwest Film Festival, which wraps up Saturday night, is Austin's annual reminder of its status as a new American film capital. By the late 1990s, the city had several directors-in-residence: Richard Linklater, Robert Rodriguez, and Mike Judge. Sandra Bullock and Quentin Tarantino started showing up in town; Matthew McConaughey, a University of Texas alum, never really left.

Would Martha trump Saddam?

2004-03-18T10:57:00.000-08:00

TheStar.com - Would Martha trump Saddam?: "The Starz Behind Barz deck features mug shots of celebrities who have had run-ins with the law, and chronicles their alleged criminal activities.
Michael Jackson, who is facing accusations of child molestation, finds himself on the joker card. Kobe Bryant (alleged sexual assault), Hugh Grant (sexual solicitation), Eminem (gun possession) and Matthew McConaughey (marijuana possession) are the aces. "

McConaughey in Hammer Down

2004-03-15T20:30:00.000-08:00

McConaughey in Hammer Down

Variety says that Matthew McConaughey is set to star in DreamWorks’ Hammer Down, which begins production this summer. The story is about a disgraced NASCAR driver who becomes a wheel man in a heist in the belief that it will get him back on the track.

Matthew McConaughey Will Hammer Down

2004-03-09T14:38:00.000-08:00

Coming Soon! - Latest News: "Matthew McConaughey Will Hammer Down Source: VarietyMonday, March 8, 2004

Matthew McConaughey will star in DreamWorks' Hammer Down, which begins production this summer. According to Variety, the story concerns a disgraced NASCAR driver who becomes a wheel man in a heist in the belief that it will get him back on the track."

Seattle Suede is now celebrity swag at the Oscars

2004-03-04T14:31:00.000-08:00

The Insider: Seattle Suede is now celebrity swag at the Oscars: "The 20 men and women nominated for best actor and actress and best supporting actor and actress received luxury goodie bags last week containing more than $12,000 worth of merchandise. (Actually there was so much loot that each nominee received three goodie bags.)
Included in the swag: an Eddie Bauer Seattle Suede Jean Jacket.
The Redmond company contributed its Skyliner Jacket to gift bags last year for stars who presented during the award's show -- and later received thank-you notes from Matthew McConaughey and Marcia Gay Harden"

Showbiz People Briefs

2004-03-03T16:41:00.000-08:00

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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Maggie Lawson (ABC's sitcom 'It's All Relative'), Joseph Lawrence (NBC's 'American Dreams') and Marilu Henner ('Taxi') have been tapped to star in ABC Family's romantic comedy 'Rules of Engagement,' which chronicles the futile attempts of a young engaged couple (Lawson, Lawrence) to keep their upcoming nuptials low-key. Henner will play the bride-to-be's mother. The film is slated to premiere in June.
... Anna Belknap (CBS' 'The Handler') has been cast in NBC's untitled medical mystery pilot as the medicos' spin doctor/press liaison.
... April Grace ('Magnolia,' 'Finding Forrester') has joined the cast of NBC's drama pilot 'Medium,' about a suburban mom (Patricia Arquette) who uses her psychic powers to solve crimes. Grace will play a power-hungry assistant district attorney skeptical of using the medium's help."

'I won't let them ruin my book'

2004-02-29T22:08:00.000-08:00

Telegraph | Arts | 'I won't let them ruin my book'

Why is Clive Cussler determined to sink a £100 million Hollywood adaptation of one of his bestselling adventure novels? Michael Shelden finds out

If Clive Cussler has his way, one of Hollywood's biggest film projects will soon grind to a halt. Now shooting on location in the Moroccan desert at a whopping cost of more than £100 million, Sahara is based on Cussler's bestselling novel featuring his adventure hero Dirk Pitt - often described as part James Bond, part Indiana Jones - and stars Matthew McConaughey as Dirk and Penelope Cruz as glamorous girlfriend Eva.