The Enforcer
Written by Martin Rackin
Directed by Bretaigne Windust (and Raoul Walsh, uncredited)
U.S.A., 1951
Assistant district attorney Martin Ferguson (Humphrey Boggart) has worked tirelessly to see the day when notorious gang mastermind Albert Mendoza (Everett Sloane) is convicted for his most dastardly crimes and sentenced to rue his errors for a hellishly long time behind bars. That career defining moment is but hours away when key protected witness and former associate of Mendoza’s, Joseph Rico (Ted de Corsia), is brought to the police station to spend the night. Events quickly spiral out of control, leading to Rico’s unceremonious demise right under the police noses, prompting Ferguson and police captain Nelson (Roy Roberts) to make haste and study the many archival documents relating to the events and charges pressed against Mendoza in the hopes of finding further damning evidence…
Happenstance would have it that this week...
Written by Martin Rackin
Directed by Bretaigne Windust (and Raoul Walsh, uncredited)
U.S.A., 1951
Assistant district attorney Martin Ferguson (Humphrey Boggart) has worked tirelessly to see the day when notorious gang mastermind Albert Mendoza (Everett Sloane) is convicted for his most dastardly crimes and sentenced to rue his errors for a hellishly long time behind bars. That career defining moment is but hours away when key protected witness and former associate of Mendoza’s, Joseph Rico (Ted de Corsia), is brought to the police station to spend the night. Events quickly spiral out of control, leading to Rico’s unceremonious demise right under the police noses, prompting Ferguson and police captain Nelson (Roy Roberts) to make haste and study the many archival documents relating to the events and charges pressed against Mendoza in the hopes of finding further damning evidence…
Happenstance would have it that this week...
- 11/21/2014
- by Edgar Chaput
- SoundOnSight
With its World Premiere about a year away, tickets are already on sale for the Broadway bound musical N The Queen Of Paris. And 2015 is shaping up to be the year of Emile Zola. Recently, I sat down with Ella Louise Allaire and Martin Ferguson, the co-creators of N The Queen Of Paris, and Pascal Nadon to discuss the upcoming musical.
- 10/28/2014
- by David Clarke
- BroadwayWorld.com
Oprah Winfrey's planned episodes of her talkshow in Australia have apparently boosted the country's tourism. Australian Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson hopes that Winfrey's visit will stave off Australia's decline in tourism, 7 News reports. More than 3,000 tourism products have applied to Tourism Australia in order to be featured on the show. Ferguson said: "The tourism industry at the moment is very challenged by the (more)...
- 10/26/2010
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Oprah Winfrey's decision to treat 300 fans with tickets for an all-inclusive trip to Australia has angered one of the country's top ministers - he's fuming the $2.7 million bill has landed on the tourism department. The TV titan delighted her audience members on Monday, September 13 by announcing they would be treated to a trip to Sydney in December to celebrate her 25th and final season of "The Oprah Winfrey Show".
The state of New South Wales and Australia's tourism department is paying the staggering $2.7 million bill for the jaunt, insisting the trip will lure a huge amount of visitors to their shores. Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson explains, "I think it's money well spent. This truly represents an amazing opportunity to showcase Australia, the warmth and hospitality of our people and the depth and breadth of everything our country has to offer visitors from around the world."
But his West Australian counterpart,...
The state of New South Wales and Australia's tourism department is paying the staggering $2.7 million bill for the jaunt, insisting the trip will lure a huge amount of visitors to their shores. Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson explains, "I think it's money well spent. This truly represents an amazing opportunity to showcase Australia, the warmth and hospitality of our people and the depth and breadth of everything our country has to offer visitors from around the world."
But his West Australian counterpart,...
- 9/17/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Oprah Winfrey's decision to treat 300 fans with tickets for an all-inclusive trip to Australia has angered one of the country's top ministers - he's fuming the $2.7 million (£1.8 million) bill has landed on the tourism department.
The TV titan delighted her audience members on Monday by announcing they would be treated to a trip to Sydney in December to celebrate her 25th and final season of the Oprah show.
The state of New South Wales and Australia's tourism department is paying the staggering $2.7 million bill for the jaunt, insisting the trip will lure a huge amount of visitors to their shores.
Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson explains, "I think it's money well spent. This truly represents an amazing opportunity to showcase Australia, the warmth and hospitality of our people and the depth and breadth of everything our country has to offer visitors from around the world."
But his West Australian counterpart, Liz Constable, has reacted with fury at news of the massive bill - which she only found out about as it was announced earlier this week (begs13Sep10).
She says, "I have spoken to the federal minister Martin Ferguson about this and expressed my disgust with the way Tourism Australia has handled this situation."...
The TV titan delighted her audience members on Monday by announcing they would be treated to a trip to Sydney in December to celebrate her 25th and final season of the Oprah show.
The state of New South Wales and Australia's tourism department is paying the staggering $2.7 million bill for the jaunt, insisting the trip will lure a huge amount of visitors to their shores.
Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson explains, "I think it's money well spent. This truly represents an amazing opportunity to showcase Australia, the warmth and hospitality of our people and the depth and breadth of everything our country has to offer visitors from around the world."
But his West Australian counterpart, Liz Constable, has reacted with fury at news of the massive bill - which she only found out about as it was announced earlier this week (begs13Sep10).
She says, "I have spoken to the federal minister Martin Ferguson about this and expressed my disgust with the way Tourism Australia has handled this situation."...
- 9/16/2010
- WENN
The West Australian Tourism Minister has revealed her "disgust" at being snubbed by Oprah Winfrey's upcoming tour of the country. Liz Constable said that she is upset that Tourism Australia only told the New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria governments about the chatshow host's visit to the country without giving her state the opportunity to be a part of it. Constable told the ABC: "I have spoken to the federal minister Martin Ferguson about this and expressed (more)...
- 9/16/2010
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Oprah Winfrey's trip to Australia will reportedly be funded by the country's government. The talk show host, who announced to her studio audience on Monday, September 13 that she planned to mark her final season on the program by flying them Down Under, has sparked fury after it emerged the Australian tourist board are planning to splash out more than $2.3 million to pay for 300 guests to enjoy an eight-day all-expenses-paid trip.
One angry message board user protested, "Australian tax payers will be helping to pay for it. You got to love how this government wastes our money." Another blasted, "Can't you see? We're a gimmick to the USA, and the only city they really know of is Sydney, so makes sense. They'll probably be asking why they can't see the kangaroos in the streets."
However, Australia's Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson called the deal "a major coup", claiming he had received...
One angry message board user protested, "Australian tax payers will be helping to pay for it. You got to love how this government wastes our money." Another blasted, "Can't you see? We're a gimmick to the USA, and the only city they really know of is Sydney, so makes sense. They'll probably be asking why they can't see the kangaroos in the streets."
However, Australia's Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson called the deal "a major coup", claiming he had received...
- 9/16/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Oprah Winfrey isn't picking up the tab to send her biggest fans on an all-expenses paid trip down under.
Australia's government is footing the $2.8 million bill in an effort to attract more travelers to the country, Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson said in a statement Tuesday.
"Oprah is a household name and her star power has the potential to lift Australia's profile as a premier tourist destination," Ferguson said.
Former federal tourism minister John Brown already anticipates criticism. He has asked the media not to be "cynical about the cost," according to Reuters.
"We spent hundreds of millions of dollars over 30 years without much effect, I must say that honestly," he said at a press conference. "The publicity that Oprah will bring to Australia around the world is something you couldn't buy."
Winfrey -- who surprised her 300-person audience with the trip on Monday's 25th season premiere -- will tape two...
Australia's government is footing the $2.8 million bill in an effort to attract more travelers to the country, Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson said in a statement Tuesday.
"Oprah is a household name and her star power has the potential to lift Australia's profile as a premier tourist destination," Ferguson said.
Former federal tourism minister John Brown already anticipates criticism. He has asked the media not to be "cynical about the cost," according to Reuters.
"We spent hundreds of millions of dollars over 30 years without much effect, I must say that honestly," he said at a press conference. "The publicity that Oprah will bring to Australia around the world is something you couldn't buy."
Winfrey -- who surprised her 300-person audience with the trip on Monday's 25th season premiere -- will tape two...
- 9/15/2010
- by By Lindsay Powers
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After Oprah Winfrey announced on the final season premiere of ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ that she taking fans on a trip with her to Australia, backlash came out against the talk show queen, Popeater.com reported on September 14. Even though Oprah will be taping several episodes of her show there, taking her fans to some of the top tourist spots in an effort to showcase the country, Australian taxpayers are upset they will have to help pay the bill. Overall, the trip will cost about $3 million in Australian money, or $2.7 million Usd. However, Australia’s tourism minister, Martin Ferguson, said that the trip, which will also be sponsored in part [...]...
- 9/15/2010
- by karen
- ShockYa
When Oprah Winfrey announced to her audience that she will be taking them for a trip to Australia, where she'll be shooting episodes of her eponymous talk show, little did the Australians know that it will cost them a whopping .7 million.
Oprah recently surprised her 300 audience members that they will fly to the Land Down Under for a 10-day, all-expenses paid trip in December. They will be flown by actor/pilot John Travolta no less.
And while the total cost of the trip is unknown, one thing is certain: Australian taxpayers will be helping pay the bill. Their share will be .7 million.
But Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson the money is well spent.
Oprah recently surprised her 300 audience members that they will fly to the Land Down Under for a 10-day, all-expenses paid trip in December. They will be flown by actor/pilot John Travolta no less.
And while the total cost of the trip is unknown, one thing is certain: Australian taxpayers will be helping pay the bill. Their share will be .7 million.
But Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson the money is well spent.
- 9/15/2010
- icelebz.com
Oprah Winfrey has another shock in store for the 300 fans she surprised earlier this week (begs13Sep10) with tickets for an all-inclusive trip to Australia - she's not paying for the vacation.
The billionaire TV titan sent audience members into a frenzy on Monday when she announced she would be jetting all of them Down Under to celebrate her 25th and final season of the Oprah show.
All 300 members of the crowd will be flown over to Sydney in December for a free trip while Winfrey shoots several episodes of her talk show at the city's famed Opera House.
But Winfrey hasn't been as generous as fans think - the state of New South Wales and Australia's tourism department will be paying the staggering $2.7 million (£1.8 million) bill for the jaunt.
However, despite a backlash from taxpayers, the state's politicians insist the trip will lure a huge amount of tourists to their shores.
Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson says, "I think it's money well spent. This truly represents an amazing opportunity to showcase Australia, the warmth and hospitality of our people and the depth and breadth of everything our country has to offer visitors from around the world. Tourism Australia is finally getting it together. We as a nation will win as a result of this coup."...
The billionaire TV titan sent audience members into a frenzy on Monday when she announced she would be jetting all of them Down Under to celebrate her 25th and final season of the Oprah show.
All 300 members of the crowd will be flown over to Sydney in December for a free trip while Winfrey shoots several episodes of her talk show at the city's famed Opera House.
But Winfrey hasn't been as generous as fans think - the state of New South Wales and Australia's tourism department will be paying the staggering $2.7 million (£1.8 million) bill for the jaunt.
However, despite a backlash from taxpayers, the state's politicians insist the trip will lure a huge amount of tourists to their shores.
Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson says, "I think it's money well spent. This truly represents an amazing opportunity to showcase Australia, the warmth and hospitality of our people and the depth and breadth of everything our country has to offer visitors from around the world. Tourism Australia is finally getting it together. We as a nation will win as a result of this coup."...
- 9/15/2010
- WENN
Oprah Winfrey unveils plans for her final show – a jaunt to Australia for 300 loyal fans with John Travolta at the controls
It was the opening show of her 25th and final season, and there was a feeling in the air that Oprah Winfrey would not let it pass by quietly. "This is really my last chance to do something really big," she told her trembling audience. "So I started to think about where would I most want to go . . ." By now the crowd had reached something close to religious ecstasy. Finally, she let them have it: "We're going to Australia!" And then they really lost control.
People were screaming and crying. The front of an airliner burst through the back of the set, a cardboard Qantas check-in desk joined it, confetti was falling from the ceiling. (Though this is not best practice in the vicinity of jet engines.) Australian flags – and dingos,...
It was the opening show of her 25th and final season, and there was a feeling in the air that Oprah Winfrey would not let it pass by quietly. "This is really my last chance to do something really big," she told her trembling audience. "So I started to think about where would I most want to go . . ." By now the crowd had reached something close to religious ecstasy. Finally, she let them have it: "We're going to Australia!" And then they really lost control.
People were screaming and crying. The front of an airliner burst through the back of the set, a cardboard Qantas check-in desk joined it, confetti was falling from the ceiling. (Though this is not best practice in the vicinity of jet engines.) Australian flags – and dingos,...
- 9/14/2010
- by Leo Benedictus
- The Guardian - Film News
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