Main Entries for 2001

This page provides links to all of our entries in all categories for 2001.

Saying goodbye to 2001

Dec 31, 2001 – A few words as 2001 enters the history books. (more)

Meet Sir Ben

Dec 31, 2001 – British actor gets knighthood in Queen’s honours list. (more)

Nigel Hawthorne dead at 72

Dec 26, 2001 – Veteran British actor dies of heart attack on Wednesday. (more)

How would you vote?

Dec 20, 2001 – Share your Golden Globe views in our survey. (more)

Golden Globe® nominations

Dec 20, 2001 – The Hollywood Foreign Press Association launches their awards. (more)

Academy/UCLA Documentary Series Resumes

Dec 17, 2001 – Part Two of the 20th Annual Contemporary Documentary Series will begin on January 8, 2002. (more)

Drew stars in Irreconcilable Differences 2

Dec 17, 2001 – This time it’s for real…or is it? (more)

New kid on the block

Dec 17, 2001 – The AFI announces nominations for their first awards show. (more)

Nine films eligible for animated Oscar®

Dec 12, 2001 – Academy committee will now determine the three nominees (more)

Tide of moviegoers washes Ocean’s 11 to top spot.

Dec 11, 2001 – Harry Potter sinks to number 2. (more)

Early gift for Cate

Dec 07, 2001 – Cate Blanchett has a baby boy. (more)

Hurley fires back

Dec 05, 2001 – Mom-to-be shocked at Bing’s response. (more)

Producer questions role in Hurley pregnancy

Dec 03, 2001 – Actress may have to recast the father-to-be. (more)

Potter tumbles 58%

Dec 03, 2001 – Despite the fall, the boy wizard is still number one. (more)

George Harrison 1943-2001

Nov 30, 2001 – The Quiet Beatle dies at age 58. (more)

Gayheart gets off light

Nov 28, 2001 – Actress avoids jail in manslaughter case. (more)

People’s Choice Nominations

Nov 27, 2001 – The awards season rolls with the announcement of the People’s Choice nominees. (more)

Duke, USC Professors Named Academy Scholars

Nov 26, 2001 – Will be awarded $25000 each by the Academy. (more)

What’s $3 million between friends?

Nov 20, 2001 – Studio estimates for Harry Potter take off by $3 million…but it still beats the record. (more)

51 foreign films vie for Oscar®

Nov 19, 2001 – Committee to whittle submissions down to five. (more)

Early results for Potter are stunning

Nov 18, 2001 – Looks like the young wizard beat the record by a wide margin. (more)

Golden Globe® starts rolling

Nov 16, 2001 – Harrison Ford to get Cecil B. DeMille Award. (more)

Academy to pay tribute to Disney

Nov 14, 2001 – Happy 100th Walt. (more)

Awards season’s here again

Nov 14, 2001 – 29th American Music Award nominations announced Tuesday. (more)

Monsters rule for second week

Nov 12, 2001 – Shallow Hal weighs in at number two. (more)

Stork makes two appointments

Nov 08, 2001 – Hurley and Taylor are mothers to be. (more)

Schrader to lecture at Academy

Nov 07, 2001 – Writer-director to deliver Marvin Borowsky Lecture on Screenwriting. (more)

Patton to screen at Academy

Nov 06, 2001 – Multi-nominated film to get Academy screening (more)

Site News: New and improved Movies Section

Nov 06, 2001 – Added features open the door to new releases. (more)

Monsters, Inc. scares up big numbers

Nov 05, 2001 – Disney/Pixar flick has biggest cartoon opening of all time. (more)

Emmy goes head to head with World Series

Nov 04, 2001 – The Emmys get handed out tonight… (more)

Graf and Agassi have son

Oct 28, 2001 – Premature boy gets to the game early (more)

Hanks to receive AFI tribute

Oct 26, 2001 – Will get 30th AFI Life Achievement Award on June 22nd. (more)

Hewitt wants to be Hepburn

Oct 23, 2001 – Love loves Audrey. (more)

Tennis players’ love match

Oct 23, 2001 – Graf and Agassi say “I do” (more)

Emmys set for November 4th

Oct 17, 2001 – Twice-postponed event given new date and location. (more)

Oscar boss says show must go on

Oct 16, 2001 – AMPAS President tells Variety that Academy Awards® will continue. (more)

What will the Emmys do?

Oct 10, 2001 – Postponed, cancelled or… (more)

Emmy cancelled for second time as U.S./British forces launch attacks

Oct 07, 2001 – Organizers unsure when/if it will be rescheduled. (more)

Driver and Brolin end engagement

Oct 04, 2001 – Babs will have to return the toaster. (more)

Gayheart to face charges

Oct 01, 2001 – Actress faces a manslaughter charge for traffic death. (more)

Ben Affleck auditions for Speed 3

Oct 01, 2001 – Actor clocked at 114 mph on Georgia interstate. (more)

J. Lo says “I do”

Sep 30, 2001 – Singer-actress marries choreographer Cris Judd. (more)

All that Glitters is not gold

Sep 24, 2001 – Mariah’s movie doesn’t crack the top ten. (more)

Celebrities pledge money to relief efforts

Sep 21, 2001 – Jim Carrey and Rosie O’Donnell among stars giving money. (more)

Emmy broadcast moved to October

Sep 15, 2001 – Television awards moved to October 7th. (more)

TIFF Update: Sep 12, 2001 2:49pm EDT

Sep 12, 2001 – Screenings to resume, while the festive aspects are cancelled. (more)

TIFF Update: Sep 11, 2001 2:14pm EDT

Sep 11, 2001 – Festival curtails activities today following terrorist attacks in the United States. (more)

TIFF Update: Sep 10, 2001 1:06am EDT

Sep 10, 2001 – The latest news from our team covering the 26th Toronto International Film Festival (more)

TIFF Update: Sep 08, 2001 1:22am EDT

Sep 08, 2001 – The latest news from our team covering the 26th Toronto International Film Festival (more)

TIFF Update: Sep 07, 2001 1:31am EDT

Sep 07, 2001 – The latest news from our team covering the 26th Toronto International Film Festival (more)

Winslet splits while Heche marries

Sep 03, 2001 – Two stars experience the two ends of the marital spectrum. (more)

Singer Aaliyah dies in plane crash

Aug 26, 2001 – R&B singer and seven others die returning from Bahamas. (more)

TIFF announces full line-up

Aug 21, 2001 – The 26th Toronto International Film Festival Announces its films. (more)

A second slice

Aug 20, 2001 – American Pie 2 takes the top spot for a second week. (more)

Hudson sues ex-assistant

Aug 15, 2001 – Almost Famous star’s assistant accused of spending Kate’s money on herself. (more)

Training Day, Monsoon Wedding and From Hell to screen at TIFF

Aug 14, 2001 – Three more films slated for Gala presentations at Toronto fest. (more)

American Pie 2 takes a slice out of the box office

Aug 12, 2001 – Raunchy comedy breaks R-rated record. (more)

Drew Carey released from hospital

Aug 11, 2001 – Sitcom star had minor heart surgery. (more)

Affleck enters rehab

Aug 03, 2001 – Ben wants a life without booze. (more)

TIFF adds nine

Jul 31, 2001 – Nine more special presentations announced. (more)

TIFF to get a shot of Novacaine

Jul 31, 2001 – Steve returns to dentist garb at the Toronto film festival (more)

Apes swing into lead

Jul 30, 2001 – Planet of the Apes breaks records to take number one spot. (more)

Dinosaurs are America’s sweethearts

Jul 23, 2001 – T. Rex beats J. Roberts. (more)

Last Wedding to open Toronto Film Fest

Jul 19, 2001 – World premiere of Bruce Sweeney’s film to launch 26th edition. (more)

Downey gets probation and rehab

Jul 17, 2001 – Troubled star avoids jail…for now. (more)

Sopranos sing an Emmy tune

Jul 12, 2001 – HBO’s Mob drama leads the Emmy nominations pack. (more)

Harrison Ford to the rescue again

Jul 12, 2001 – Actor/pilot finds lost Boy Scout. (more)

No strike for actors?

Jul 04, 2001 – SAG/AFTRA reach tentative deal with producers (more)

A.I. tops box office

Jul 03, 2001 – After a three year absence, Spielberg’s number one. (more)

Reid and Daly split

Jul 03, 2001 – Actress and VJ decide not to walk down the aisle. (more)

Toronto International Film Festival readies for starting gate

Jul 03, 2001 – The 26th edition makes some announcements as it gears up for September. (more)

Bratt and Roberts split

Jun 28, 2001 – Julia Roberts has an Oscar®, but she no longer has a Benjamin (more)

Jack Lemmon dead at 76

Jun 28, 2001 – Beloved actor dies of complications from cancer. (more)

Fast and Furious weekend

Jun 25, 2001 – The Fast and the Furious takes the checkered flag. (more)

Carroll O’Connor dies

Jun 22, 2001 – Actor known for landmark role in All in the Family dead at76. (more)

Jolie gets the high score

Jun 19, 2001 – Angelina’s video game flick takes the number one spot. (more)

A charmed life for Rose

Jun 14, 2001 – Rose McGowan signs on with Charmed. (more)

Travolta comes out on top

Jun 11, 2001 – Maybe audiences have forgiven him for Battlefield Earth. (more)

A quick reminder…

Jun 08, 2001 – Our Discussion Area has reopened. (more)

Oscars® head back to Hollywood

Jun 07, 2001 – The golden guy’s on his way home (more)

MTV Movie Awards

Jun 07, 2001 – The irreverent awards show telecast Thursday. (more)

Stone follows her instinct and sues

Jun 07, 2001 – Sharon Stone sues producers for shelving Basic Instinct 2. (more)

Anthony Quinn dies

Jun 03, 2001 – The legendary Zorba dead at 86. (more)

Cate Blanchett to produce…a baby

May 31, 2001 – Cate and her husband expecting their first child. (more)

Pearl Harbor slammed by critics

May 25, 2001 – It’ll probably rake in the bucks this weekend, but the critics (including us) have launched an attack. (more)

Academy Film Archive gets new home

May 23, 2001 – Archive packs its bags for Vine and Fountain. (more)

Gibson looking for Signs

May 21, 2001 – Mel may get a little Night magic. (more)

No new charges for Downey

May 15, 2001 – His recent arrest will be treated as a parole violation. (more)

Mothers and Mummies

May 15, 2001 – The Mummy Returns wins Mother’s Day weekend. (more)

Big returns for the Mummy

May 07, 2001 – The Mummy Returns has a record haul. (more)

Kidman responds to Cruise

May 04, 2001 – Actress says she was shocked by Tom’s request for a divorce. (more)

Writers strike averted

May 04, 2001 – The WGA inks a new deal with producers. (more)

O’Neal has leukemia

May 02, 2001 – Love Story actor announces he’s fighting leukemia. (more)

Cruise sues gay porn star

May 02, 2001 – Tom Cruise has launched a $100 million suit against a gay porn star. (more)

New woes for Downey Jr.

Apr 25, 2001 – Actor arrested again and kicked off Ally McBeal. (more)

Another one bites the dust…

Apr 17, 2001 – Cross Buffy off the list of single gals. (more)

We think she has a toaster

Apr 17, 2001 – Minnie Driver gets engaged to Josh Brolin. (more)

Brando’s health scare

Apr 12, 2001 – Legendary actor hospitalized before high-paying cameo. (more)

Harmon to leave Law & Order

Apr 10, 2001 – Long-running TV drama loses one to features. (more)

Washington helmer gets greenlight

Apr 06, 2001 – Denzel hits the director’s chair. (more)

Aliens head home

Apr 06, 2001 – 3rd Rock aliens use their return ticket (more)

Spy Kids wins at box office

Apr 01, 2001 – Banderas’ spy film gets the number one spot. (more)

And the Oscar® goes to…

Mar 25, 2001 – The big night’s here and Digital Hit has you covered on the red carpet and the press room. (more)

Oscar® update

Mar 24, 2001 – Some more presenters and an update on the red carpet. (more)

Our next presenter…

Mar 15, 2001 – Three more names added to the list of Oscar® presenters (more)

We’re off to the Oscars®

Mar 12, 2001 – DigitalHit.com will be in the Academy Awards® press room for our third year. (more)

SAG winners announced

Mar 11, 2001 – The Screen Actors Guild hands out its honors. (more)

Ang Lee wins DGA Award

Mar 11, 2001 – Director’s award may put him one step closer to an Oscar®. (more)

Mel C. heads for the exits

Mar 08, 2001 – Melanie Chisolm quits the Spice Girls. (more)

More Oscar® presenters…

Mar 08, 2001 – More names are added to the list of presenters. (more)

Moviegoers chose to have their popcorn with a side of Mexican

Mar 05, 2001 – After four weeks filmgoers give up a diet of human flesh as The Mexican beats Hannibal. (more)

Check your mailboxes!

Feb 28, 2001 – Academy members: The ballots are in the mail. (more)

$25 million baby, yeah!

Feb 28, 2001 – Mike Myers up for a third Austin Powers flick. (more)

Hannibal enjoys box office buffet

Feb 26, 2001 – 3000 Miles to Graceland and Monkeybone no match for ravenous film. (more)

And it’s Julia by a neck in the home stretch.

Feb 24, 2001 – Oscar® pundits predict the winners. (more)

Presenters list grows

Feb 24, 2001 – More stars added to the list of confimed Oscar® presenters. (more)

Grammy Winners

Feb 21, 2001 – Who is taking home the hardware at the 43rd Grammys? (more)

I’ll buy 100 shares of Julia to win…

Feb 20, 2001 – Trading your entertainment opinions on the Market Echo game. (more)

Barrymore home damaged by fire

Feb 19, 2001 – Drew and Tom Green were in, but not hurt. (more)

Isn’t that romantic?

Feb 14, 2001 – Puffy and J. Lo announce their split — on Valentine’s Day. (more)

Oscar® nominees announced

Feb 13, 2001 – Some of the usual suspects and a few surprises. (more)

And the nominees are…

Feb 12, 2001 – It’s an early Tuesday morning for Hollywood. (more)

More presenters named for the Oscars®

Feb 09, 2001 – Who will be handing out the Academy Awards? (more)

Cruise takes the next step

Feb 07, 2001 – After announcing their separation a few days ago, Tom Cruise files for divorce. (more)

Ripa goes live

Feb 05, 2001 – Regis gets a new co-host (more)

Cruise and Kidman split

Feb 05, 2001 – Hollywood supercouple announce their separation. (more)

More Oscar® presenters announced

Feb 04, 2001 – Spacey and Zeta-Jones join the list. (more)

Lopez and Hudson to present

Jan 31, 2001 – Academy announces two of their presenters. (more)

SAG Award nominations

Jan 30, 2001 – The Screen Actors Guild announces the nominees for their film and television awards. (more)

Gordon E. Sawyer Oscar® awarded to Irwin W. Young

Jan 29, 2001 – Special award will be presented at the Scientific and Technical Awards Dinner. (more)

Papa Pacino

Jan 26, 2001 – D’Angelo and Pacino welcome twins. (more)

De Laurentiis to Receive Academy’s Thalberg Award

Jan 24, 2001 – Veteran producer will be honored during the Oscars® on March 25th. (more)

Academy considers five films for makeup nominations

Jan 23, 2001 – Committee will pare that down to three. (more)

Golden Globe winners

Jan 21, 2001 – The Golden Globes are over for another year. (more)

Our next presenter is…

Jan 19, 2001 – Gearing up for the Golden Globes (more)

Actor Al Waxman dies

Jan 18, 2001 – Canadian actor dies during routine heart surgery (more)

Extra Friends

Jan 16, 2001 – NBC plans super episodes during February sweeps. (more)

Alec and Kim kaput

Jan 12, 2001 – Celebrated Hollywood couple seek divorce. (more)

Flockhart adopts

Jan 11, 2001 – Ally McBeal star confirms she’s a new mother. (more)

Independent Spirit Awards nominations

Jan 11, 2001 – The indie film world salutes its best. (more)

Seven films to be considered for Sound Editing Oscar®

Jan 11, 2001 – Committee decisions will decide if there will be an award. (more)

Places please!

Jan 11, 2001 – Ewan McGregor and Jude Law start a theatre company in London. (more)

7 films considered for Visual Effects Oscar®

Jan 10, 2001 – The Academy announces which seven films will eventually get pared down to three. (more)

American Music Award winners

Jan 08, 2001 – Britney Spears and LL Cool J hosted the three hour show. We’ve got the winners. (more)

AMA coverage

Jan 08, 2001 – Don’t forget to join us tonight for our live coverage of the 28th Annual American Music Awards. (more)

People’s Choice winners announced

Jan 07, 2001 – Annual survey announces its favorites. (more)

People’s Choice Awards Coverage

Jan 07, 2001 – We’ll have results and commentary tonight. (more)

17 Sci-Tech Achievements receive Academy nods

Jan 05, 2001 – The Academy honors the people who help create the magic. (more)

Yes, but have you seen them all?

Jan 05, 2001 – 242 feature films eligible for 73rd Academy Awards® consideration (more)

43rd Grammy nominations announced

Jan 03, 2001 – Music’s biggest hugfest names its nominees. (more)

Hudson and Robinson hitched

Jan 01, 2001 – Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson get married. (more)

Happy New Year!

Jan 01, 2001 – Digital Hit wishes you a Happy New Year! (more)