Drew Barrymore Directs Roller Derby Film -Whip It' (FIRST PHOTOS)
Drew Barrymore is making her directorial debut in a new film Whip It .

First image from Drew Barrymore's 'Whip It'
The folks at USA Today just released the first photo from Drew Barrymore's upcoming directorial debut "Whip It!," a sports comedy based on the novel by Shauna Cross. The film centers on Bliss Cavendar (played by Ellen Page), a Texas teenager who finds a way of dealing with her misery after she discovers a roller derby league in Austin. Barrymore, Jimmy Fallon, Marcia Gay Harden, Juliette Lewis, Kristen Wiig and Zoe Bell co-star in the film, which is set for release Oct. 9, 2009. Check out Page,...

First Look at Drew Barrymore's -Whip It'
Here's the very first image released for Drew Barrymore's directorial debut,

First Photo From Drew Barrymore's Whip It
USA Today has published the first photo from Fox Searchlight's Whip It , the directorial debut of Drew Barrymore. The film stars Ellen Page ( Juno ) as Bliss, a rebellious Texas teen who throws in her small town beauty Pageant crown for the rowdy world of roller derby. Marcia Gay Harden plays Bliss' disapproving mother, while Kristen Wiig ("Saturday Night Live") and Juliette Lewis play roller-derby stars. Eve, Jimmy Fallon and Daniel Stern also star.

PHOTO: Drew Barrymore and Ellen Page in "Whip It"
We've got a first look at Drew Barrymore and Ellen Page in the new roller-derby comedy "Whip It," courtesy of USA Today. The film stars Ellen Page as a rebellious teenager who signs up to play the brutal and sexy female sport against her mother's will, finding friendship and freedom among the bruises and falls. Drew Barrymore, who has been producing films for many years now (Donnie Darko, the Charlie's Angels movies), makes her directorial debut in "Whip It." Of her experience, Barrymore says: "Eve

First pics of Ellen Page in Drew Barrymore's Whip It
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Put that woman on roller skates, and you've got hell on wheels. You've also got the new roller-derby comedy Whip It, starring Ellen Page as a rebellious teenager who signs up to play the brutal and sexy female...

First Look: Ellen Page in Whip It
In Whip It , Ellen Page stars as a rebellious teenager that signs up to play roller derby brutal. Along the way, she discovers friendship and freedom... among numerous bruises and falls. The film marks the directorial debut of Drew Barrymore, who told USA Today that she quickly learned how one must call upon a lifetime of experiences when behind the camera. "Everything I've learned throughout my whole life has been going into this piggy bank, and I just smashed it all over the floor for this...

OBAMA BITS: Drew Barrymore's tears; first-ever global presidential poll; "Palin is a B*tch" blog posting from alleged 82-year-old lady.
*In the new issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine, actress Drew Barrymore talks about how Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama made her cry.

First Look: Ellen Page as Babe Ruthless in Drew Barrymore's Whip It!
I'm not trying to over-hype this, the title is actually Whip It! with the excalamation point, just like Steven Soderbergh's The Informant! . Our friends at USA Today have debuted a very badass batch of photos from Whip It! , the roller derby movie starring Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, Juliette Lewis, Kristen Wiig, and Zoe Bell that is directed by Barrymore as well. I've been waiting to see something from this! "Ellen Page plays a 17-year-old Texas girl named Bliss Cavendar, who hates the beauty...

“Beverly Hills Chihuahua” is still top dog.
Disney’s family comedy “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the # 1 movie for the second-straight weekend with $17.5 million, raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million. “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” is the only comedy in a market that is filled with a lot of drama. The weekend’s # 2 flick “Quarantine,” debuted with $14.2 million. Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe and director Ridley Scott had to settle for third-pl

Spoiler Alert! Which Director Had Big Film Secrets Stolen By Hookers? [Blind Item Roundup]
Yesterday you guys seemed to think that our out of control cougar was Drew Barrymore. Which is very strange. Because she is young. But the people have spoken. Anyway, today we have a celebrity who still sends texts to his ex-girlfriend, a big time movie director who got robbed by hookers, and a rapper who is pretending to be rich. 1) "Which rowdy celeb is hounding his ex with text messages and is still under the illusion they are dating? She has definitely moved on." [Mirror] 2) "Last week, this

‘Chihuahua’ tops box office for second week
An adorable talking dog remained just the sort of escapist movie hero audiences wanted after a week of awful economic news.Disney's family comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the No. 1 flick for the second-straight weekend with $17.5 million, raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday."Beverly Hills Chihuahua" is the only light comedy in a market heavy on drama. Chuck Viane, Disney's head of distribution, said movie

Taylor Lautner And Ashley Greene To Present At “Teen Choice Awards”
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'Chihuahua' fetches $17.5M, remains top movie dog
AP - An adorable talking dog remained just the sort of escapist movie hero audiences wanted after a week of awful economic news. Disney's family comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the No. 1 flick for the second-straight weekend with $17.5 million, raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

'Chihuahua' fetches $17.5M, remains top movie dog
LOS ANGELES - An adorable talking dog remained just the sort of escapist movie hero audiences wanted after a week of awful economic news. Disney's family comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the No. 1 flick for the second-straight weekend with $17.5 million, raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. In this photo provided by Walt Disney, A chihuahua is served dinner in a s

'Chihuahua' fetches $17.5M, remains top movie dog
An adorable talking dog remained just the sort of escapist movie hero audiences wanted after a week of awful economic news. Disney's family comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the No. 1 flick for the second-straight weekend with $17.5 million, raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" is the only light comedy in a market heavy on drama. Chuck Viane, Disney's head of distribution, said mov

'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' box office leader, fetches $17.5 million on weekend
LOS ANGELES - An adorable talking dog appears to be just the sort of escapist movie hero that audiences want after a week of awful economic news. Disney's family comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the No. 1 flick at the box office for the second-straight weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. It bought in US$17.5 million at theatres in Canada and the United States, raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million. "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" is t

-Twilight Saga : Eclipse' Filming Dates Are Revealed
Production Weekly reports that the third installment of the “Twilight Saga” series entitled, “Eclipse” will start filming on August 17,2009,and should conclude on October 31,2009 at the Vancouver Film Studios. David Slade who directed the “30 Days of Night” movie will be directing “Eclipse”. The Eclipse Plot entails Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) finding herself surrounded by danger as mysterious killings start to occur and Victoria the vampire...

`Chihuahua' fetches $17.5M to win another weekend
An adorable talking dog remained just the sort of escapist movie hero audiences wanted after a week of awful economic news. Disney's family comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the No. 1 flick for the second-straight weekend with $17.5 million, raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" is the only light comedy in a market heavy on drama. Chuck Viane, Disney's head of distribution, said mov

'Chihuahua' has big bite, tops box office for second week
The pampered pooch forced to fend for herself on Mexico's mean streets in "Beverley Hills Chihuahua" is alpha dog at the North American box office for the second weekend in a row, industry figures showed Sunday. Walt Disney's "Chihuahua," a canine comedy featuring the voices of Drew Barrymore and Andy Garcia, took top spot with 17.5 million dollars (13.1 million euros), according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations. Taut disease-thriller "Quarantine," about a television crew

Drew Barrymore's love education
Drew Barrymore says being single has helped her "learn" who she is.The 32-year-actress - who split from her 'He's Just Not That Into You' co-star Justin Long in July - is determined not to let her life be ruled by a man.She said: "My priorities have changed so much. I've been single for months now and I've turned my attention toward my passions, my friends and the causes I believe in. It's been about learning who I am, not through a man, but for myself." Comment on this Article Drew, who has previously

`Chihuahua' fetches $17.5M to win another weekend
An adorable talking dog remained just the sort of escapist movie hero audiences wanted after a week of awful economic news. Disney's family comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the No. 1 flick for the second-straight weekend with $17.5 million, raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" is the only light comedy in a market heavy on drama. Chuck Viane, Disney's head of distribution, said

Drew Barrymore Draws Squirrels, Kate Moss Doves
Drew Barrymore is being hounded by squirrels. The 'He's Just Not That Into You' actress was initially delighted when a trio of the furry critters began approaching her in her backyard, but is now worried they are taking over. A source told the National Enquirer magazine: "At first three or four squirrels visited Drew when she went outside for a cigarette break - she called them Luke, Fab and Spike after a trio of her ex-boyfriends. But now more than a dozen flock to her each day." The...

'Chihuahua' Tops Box Office for Second Week
Talking dog flick 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' led the box office for the second week running, taking in $17.5 million, according to preliminary studio estimates. The film about a posh Beverly Hills chihuahua who finds herself lost while on vacation in Mexico and seeks help to return home stars Drew Barrymore, Jamie Lee Curtis, Andy Garcia and George Lopez. Horror pic 'Quarantine' debuted at No. 2 with $14.2 million. "Dexter"'s Jennifer Carpenter stars as a TV reporter whose routine fire department rideal

'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' stays atop box office
An adorable talking dog remained just the sort of escapist movie hero audiences wanted after a week of awful economic news. "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the No. 1 flick for the second straight weekend with $17.5 million, raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" is the only light comedy in a market heavy on drama. Chuck Viane, Disney's head of distribution, said moviegoers may be tu