Don Cheadle on ‘Traitor,’ Gambling, and Getting Through Customs
Don Cheadle hasn't been onscreen since last summer, when he played limey safe-cracker Basher Tarr for a third time in Ocean’s Thirteen, and embodied jive-talking radio-history maker Ralph “Petey” Greene for the underrated biopic Talk to Me. Tonight sees the premiere of his latest film, Traitor, an espionage thriller in which he stars opposite Guy Pearce and Jeff Daniels. Cheadle sat down with Vulture to talk about his new movie, the compliments that make him blush, and why he wishes he wer

Traitor / *** (PG-13)
"Traitor" (PG-13, 113 minutes). Don Cheadle plays a Sudanese who as a boy sees his father killed by a car bomb. As an adult, he exists as a double agent between the United States and terrorists jihadists. So deep are his conflicts, and so fine is the acting, that there are fundamental doubts about which side he is traitorous to, and which side has his loyalty. With Guy Pearce, Neal McDonough, Jeff Daniels. Rating: Three stars.

"Traitor" Clip
Overture Films has provided ComingSoon.net with an exclusive clip from writer/director Jeffrey Nachmanoff's Traitor, opening in theaters on August 27. Don Cheadle and Guy Pearce star in the film, a taut international thriller set against a jigsaw puzzle of covert counter-espionage operations. Jeff Daniels, Neal McDonough, Archie Panjabi, Alyy Kahn and Said Taghmaoui co-star. Follow the link for the clip.

Don Cheadle takes risks in 'Traitor'
Like his "Ocean's" buddies - George Clooney, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt - Don Cheadle is as socially conscious as Hollywood stars come

Don Cheadle Turns Traitor
ComingSoon.net talks with Don Cheadle about playing Samir Horn, a Muslim torn between helping a terrorist faction and doing what's right, in his new political thriller Traitor , which opens nationwide on Wednesday, August 27.

Review: Traitor
As with most any other genre, pitching a thriller seems to go that much more swimmingly once one finds an ideal blockbuster reference point with which to do half of the leg work. It's 'Die Hard meets this', 'Speed on a that', and, when in doubt, just say the damn thing is 'Hitchcockian'. Post-2001, the likes of TV's '24' and 'Sleeper Cell', and film's Jason Bourne franchise, have tapped into both our political climate and pop culture zeitgeist, into a globe-trotting, gun-toting fear of the here and there a

Weekend Movie Forecast: Traitor, Sukiyaki Western Django
Don Cheadle and Guy Pearce star in Traitor, a terrorist thriller conceived by Steve Martin that the Village Voice calls "uneven yet engrossing." In it, Cheadle plays an American-born mercenary who at age nine witnessed his Sudanese Muslim father die in a car bombing. When the flick finds him as an adult, he's seemingly gone from U.S. Special Ops to selling explosives to jihadists, with Pearce as the FBI agent on his tail. The Voice says, "Cheadle is stiff and self-conscious here... and he isn't helped by th

'Traitor' Poster Premiere!
Cinematical has just received this exclusive poster for Traitor, starring Don Cheadle and Guy Pearce. Based on an idea from Steve Martin (who you usually Don't see take on this sort of high-stakes drama), and a script from Jeffrey Nachmanoff (who also directed), Traitor finds Pearce playing a straight-edge FBI agent who heads an investigation on international conspiracy, where all clues lead back to former U.S. Special Operations officer, Samir Horn (Cheadle). The first trailer for Traitor is now live ov

Just a Minute With: Guy Pearce for "Traitor"
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Australian actor Guy Pearce first grabbed the spotlight playing a demanding drag queen in the cult classic "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert." The versatile actor quickly parlayed that starring turn into an international career with such hits as "L.A. Confidential," "The Time Machine" and "Memento." In his new film "Traitor," a spy thriller which opened in the United States on Wednesday, Pearce portrays an FBI agent hot on the trail of a mysterious ter

Neal McDonough Set to Steam up Wisteria Lane
Wisteria Lane just got a new local to contend with next season. Traveler and Boomtown alum Neal McDonough has been cast as a Desperate Housewives series regular, Michael Ausiello reports. The deets on McDonough's character and story arc are tough to come by, but there is one detail that should spark some theorizing: He'll be playing one of the Housewives' new love interests (the Reporter's calling out Nicollette Sheridan's Edie Britt).

New Set Photos: Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
We just recieved a batch of new behind the scenes photos from Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, including our first look at Michael Clarke Duncan as Balrog. The movie also stars Kristin Kreuk, Neal McDonough, Chris Klein, Robin Shou and Moon Bloodgood.

Street Fighter production blog launches
20th Century Fox has launched an official production blog for Street Fighter: Legend of Chun-Li. The live-action feature, directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak, is based on Capcom's video game and focuses on female fighter Chun-Li and her journey for justice. Kristin Kreuk, Michael Clarke Duncan, Neal McDonough, Taboo, Chris Klein, Rick Yune, Moon Bloodgood, Edmund Chen, Cheng Pei Pei and Josie Ho star.

Full cast for "Street Fighter" revealed
Capcom has revealed the final cast line-up for its upcoming Street Fighter movie. Now, shield your eyes because all this star power could dazzle you. Kristin Kreuk will play Chun Li (the heroine of the piece); Michael Clark Duncan will play boxer Balrog; Neal McDonough will take on villainous military type M. Bison; Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas will play vain Spaniard Vega; Chris Klein is marine Charlie Nash; and Rick Yune is mystical old dude Gen. Moon Bloodgood, Edmund Chen, Cheng Pei Pei and Josie

Nicollette Sheridan and Michael Bolton Call off Engagement!
Nicollette Sheridan and Michael Bolton have officially called off their engagement. Nicollette’s rep confirmed this to People saying, “Nicollette Sheridan and Michael Bolton have amicably ended their engagement. They appreciate your respect for their privacy in this matter.” The couple have been on and off again since 1993. In October 1995, Nicollette called off her engagement to Swedish actor Niklas Soderblom. I hate it that she is so unlucky in love it seems. Even her character Edie Bri

Review: 88 Minutes in 88 Words
Forensic psychiatrist (Al Pacino) testifies, puts away serial killer (Neal McDonough); copycat killer aims to rub out psychiatrist in exactly 88 minutes. Inexplicably shoots at him, blows up car well before time expires. Huh? Frames him for murders. Stupid, nonsensical twists. Poorly acted. Predictable mystery: Numerous red herrings; zero suspense; killer more obvious than AC/DC hook. Moshfuck of tedium. Pacino overacts (duh); subtlety of donkey punch. Worst movie of career. Hoo-Wah! Paycheck. Buy yours

Video: Winged Creatures trailer
A moment of random violence erupts in an ordinary Los Angeles diner. The survivors (Kate Beckinsale, Dakota Fanning, Guy Pearce, Forest Whitaker, Josh Hutcherson) find that the meanings of their lives have changed. No matter how much their families and friends (Jennifer Hudson, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Embeth Davidtz) attempt to understand, these individuals must follow their own paths to recovery seeking to regain trust in a world that now seems chaotic. A story of tragedy and hope for ou

Just a Minute With: Guy Pearce for "Traitor" - Reuters
Australian actor Guy Pearce first grabbed the spotlight playing a demanding drag queen in the cult classic "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert."

Full Cast, Creative Team Set for All the Rage
Full cast and creative team information have been announced for the New York premiere of Keith Reddin's All the Rage, to be presented at Manhattan Theatre Source, July 30-August 23. Daryl Boling will direct. In this wild revenge comedy, a murder sets in motion a chain of violent events that brings 10 lives together. All the Rage was adapted into a film featuring Joan Allen, Jeff Daniels and Anna Paquin. Reddin's other plays include Brutality of Fact, Human Error, Missionary Position, and Frame 312.

Wise Review of Space Chimps
Of course, it's easy to dismiss this as a lower-budget rip off of a real CGI animated film, but make now mistake, Space Chimps, morally speaking it one of the most deep animated films in ages. Read the full review by the independent film critic before you decide to abandon it or wait for DVD.

New musical will star Jeff Daniels
We know what Chelsea's Jeff Daniels will be doing in the fall. Rachel York and Daniels will headline the Goodman Theatre organization's world premiere of the new musical "Turn of the Century," directed by Tony Award winner Tommy Tune. It is to debut at the Goodman's Albert Theatre in Chicago and run Sept. 19-Oct. 26. Playbill.com reports the show's original script is by "Jersey Boys" librettists Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Of course, a Broadway run is always a possibility.

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New Trailer for Hotel for Dogs
Synopsis: “Hotel for Dogs,” stars Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Lisa Kudrow, Kevin Dillon and Don Cheadle in a smart, funny comedy adventure that shows how far love and imagination can take you. When their new guardians forbid 16-year old Andi (Roberts) and her younger brother, Bruce (Austin) to have a pet, Andi has to use her quick wit to help find a new home for their dog, Friday. The resourceful kids stumble upon an abandoned hotel and using Bruce’s talents as a mechanical genius, transform it int

Movie Review: Traitor
It's not all that bad, but it's a rental nonetheless

Newsweek: Don Cheadle on his latest film
The star of new thriller "Traitor" talks about learning Arabic, his favorite foods and whether he'd prefer to date George Clooney, Brad Pitt or Matt Damon.

Hollywood Says Goodbye to Bernie Mac
Thousands (7,000) of the late Bernie Mac's fans, friends and family were all in attendance for his special memorial service Saturday at Chicago's House of Hope.Cedric the Entertainer, the first to speak, got the memorial started with something that was appropriately funny."This dude,"said Cedric, "is a very, very popular guy. You know y'all were like, 'Let me get four tickets to the funeral!' He's still the hottest ticket in town!"Cedric was among two fellow popular funny men, Steve Harvey and D.L. Hughley