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May 16, 2006 Posted May 16, 2006 2,000 Issues and Counting The Georgia Straight magazine reminisces about it's 2000 issues, including an interview with Michael J. Fox in 1987. 1987: The Straight features a two-part exclusive interview with Burnaby’s Michael J. Fox. At one point, Fox expresses regrets about not staying on at Burnaby Central secondary long enough to graduate. “Failing drama was kind of weird,” Fox tells McLeod. “I was doing an Equity play, Shadow Box, at night at the Arts Club, and failing drama because I was late for class in the morning. Then I told this other teacher that I respected that I wanted to be an actor, and he said, ‘Come on, you’re not going to be cute forever.’?” Read the entire article here Posted April 13, 2006 Katie Couric visits with Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox -- Sunday, April 16 on "Dateline" Katie Couric visits with two American icons, Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox, to discuss their personal and public fight against Parkinson's disease. The Exclusive Report Will Air on "Dateline NBC" - Sunday, April 16th at 7pm NEW YORK -- April 12, 2006 -- Affecting 1.5 million Americans and millions more worldwide, Parkinson's is a progressive, neurological disorder that is on the cusp of potential medical breakthroughs. Leading the way are two American icons, Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox. In an exclusive report, Katie Couric visits with Ali and Fox to discuss their personal and public battles against Parkinson's and what it is like being front and center in a polarizing debate. The multi-part broadcast airs this Sunday, April 16th on "Dateline NBC" (7:00 PM/ET). For the report, Couric visits with Muhammad Ali and his wife, Lonnie, at the Muhammad Ali Parkinson's Center in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to learning how the center manages to offer programs free of charge, Couric talks with people who have been the beneficiaries of the Alis' work. Lonnie shares with Couric that it was Fox who inspired Ali to speak out publicly about the disorder. She says, "...before Muhammad actually met Michael, Muhammad wouldn't speak in public. He was very...aware of his speech...very shy about speaking on camera...at one time this was a man who loved the camera, you couldn't shut him up. And he saw Michael go out in front of a whole lot of people and start talking about Parkinson's disease and everything...and just being very courageous about it, not hiding it. And after that Muhammad started doing the same thing." Over the years, America has seen Michael J. Fox transform himself from Hollywood star to scientific crusader, attempting to improve the lives of millions suffering from the debilitating disease he was diagnosed with 13 years ago. "Dateline" has followed him from the halls of Congress to some of the nation's leading laboratories in his public efforts to raise money and advocate stem cell research. Fox shares with Couric how his life has changed since breaking his seven-year silence in 1998 in intimate detail, revealing that despite Hollywood's interest to have him return to the small screen on a more permanent basis, his fulltime gig is raising his four children with his wife, Tracy Pollan. David Corvo is the executive producer of "Dateline NBC." Photos are available on www.nbcumv.com. Viewers can find more information on Parkinson's disease as well as the Michael J. Fox Foundation and Muhammad Ali's Parkinson's Center. On www.Dateline.MSNBC.com © 2006 NBC Posted February 13, 2006 Reviews of Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild have begun. CLICK HERE to read the first I've come across. Posted February 6, 2006 Can you believe it? Class of 1984 is being released to DVD. Woot!...MORE Here's a review of the DVD. (I wish I could get preview copies.:) ) Posted February 4, 2006 A big night for Neely, Fox and Leary...MORE Posted: January 11, 2006 Michael J. Fox's appearance on Boston Legal bumps up it's Nielsen ratings....and does this really surprise anyone?...MORE Posted: January 10, 2006 Michael J. Fox's stint on Boston Legal starts tonight. Here are some of the news reports that have been hitting the net: CNN: Michael J. Fox's New Role Contact Music.com: Michael J. Fox Enjoying Acting Return FoxNews.com: Michael J. Fox Returns to Television (Oh my god, I just linked to something on Fox News. Has hell frozen over yet?) ABC News: Michael J. Fox Finds Acting Challenge Canada.com: Michael J. Fox Finds a Suitable Acting Challenge on Boston Legal sdfsdf Review: Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild Posted: January 3, 2006 Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild is going straight to DVD and is being released on February 21, 2006. Michael J. Fox once again provides the voice for Stuart LIttle. CLICK HERE to pre-order! CLICK HERE to read more about MJF's AARP Impact Award. Quote: "Fox, 46, told audience: "I have to admit I was surprised to hear from AARP The Magazine; it seemed like just yesterday I was getting Tiger Beat: Smokin' Hot in the mail." " More Frighteners? I may just be spreading more rumors ( and there's been enough of those lately, eh?) but over on the Can Magazine website, there's a report of Peter Jackson stating that he would be interested in making a sequel to my favorite Michael J. Fox Film, The Frighteners. The snippet quotes Jackson as saying he'd love to include MJF, even if for only a small part. Myself, I think it's a great idea! Buy that special edition dvd, people and who knows what will happen? (The movie Serenity was made because the tv show 'Firefly' sold so well on DVD. Oh, and yes, that series and the movie both rock!) Posted: December 27, 2005 Michael J. Fox has been named a recipient of the Impact Award given by the AARP....MORE 
In other news, the rumours just won't quit. Here's another take on the whole BTTFIV saga...MORE Posted: December 21, 2005 Hey, take a look at all the crazy rumors that were going around the net today! I mean, you read this quote and you have to know it's a hoax: "He (Michael J. Fox) tells movie website Moviehole.net, "The only way it would work would be if I played Doc. I'm 44-years-old now and I'm not interested in running around on skateboards!" Bwa-ha-ha-ha! Fox Heads 'Back to the Future' Michael J. Fox May Head Back to the Future Again Fox Heads Back to the Future (My aren't these titles original) Is MJ Going Back to the Future? (MJ? Isn't that 'Michael Jackson' to the press? To me, it means Mary Jane Watson from Spider-Man) And, here's a very trustworthy source stating that all these rumours are bunk. BTTF.com Posted: October 18, 2005 A few more articles about Michael J. Fox's appearance on Boston Legal have been popping up around the 'net. Click the links for the articles: MSNBC ARTICLE FUTON CRITIC DOSE Posted:
October 15, 2005 Posted: October 2, 2005 Michael Gross (Steven Keaton of "Family Ties") has started auctioning off some of his personal collection on eBay. He states that some of these items will be from his work on "Family Ties." As of this posting, nothing has been posted, but be sure to bookmark the link to check out any interesting items that he will be making available.... CLICK HERE or Michael Gross' eBay listings. Clone High is now available on DVD from Amazon.ca. Michael J. Fox provided the voice of Ghandi's kidney for this Bill Lawrence (producer of Spin City) animated program. ***PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN THE DOC HOLLYWOOD DVD PETITION!*** Posted:
September 29, 2005 Posted: September 25, 2005 The MJFDB is sponsoring a petition to re-release Doc Hollywood to DVD. I just watched the DVD of the film and I have to say that it looks terrible. It's fuzzy, the side of the picture bends in places like it was taken from a VHS tape and it's in the incorrect aspect ratio. If you would like to see a quality release of this film to DVD, please sign the petition. No, it's not an important thing during times like we're living in, but we have to have some frivolities in life. Posted: September 18, 2005 More information about The Frighteners Special Edition Director's coming to DVD November 29th has been made public, including cover art. Posted: August 6, 2005 The Frighteners Special Edition Director's cut is coming to DVD November 29th! Posted:
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March 13, 2005 POSTED: FEBRUARY 5, 2005 Michael J. Fox to appear on The Jane Pauley show, Monday February 8th...MORE Michael J. Fox visit UW-Madison...MORE POSTED: JANUARY 28, 2005 Michael J. Fox Brings Hope to All Parkinson's Victims EXCERPT: LEAPING joyfully into the sea with his wife, he looks fighting fit and full of fun. It seems hard to believe that Michael J Fox faces a continuing battle with the debilitating results of Parkinson's disease. Michael J. Fox To Tour Wisconsin Waisman Center EXCERPT: Governor Doyle today announced that Michael J. Fox will join him in a tour of the Waisman Center in Madison on Tuesday, February 1, 2005. POSTED: JANUARY 15, 2005 Michael J. Fox to appear in 'Saving Milly' Television Film BTTF.com re-designed for 2005 Back to the Future Animated Series May be Coming to DVD Back to the Future Part II Early Draft Available at BTTF.com POSTED: JANUARY 5, 2005 Wish upon the stars: Hollywood bigs rush to aid tsunami victims Michael J. Fox one of top 5 most generous stars in Hollywood POSTED: OCTOBER 19, 2004 Michael J. Fox is a Cannibal I refuse to quote an excerpt from this article as it is the most absurd thing I've read since Michael J. Fox began campaigning for Kerry - and that's saying quite a bit. POSTED: OCTOBER 18, 2004 Bioethics Chair Finds His Own Position a Tough Sell Excerpt: On this same day in early October, actor Michael J. Fox was in New Hampshire. He was stumping with John Kerry, but Fox was not being a political animal. Like the late Reeve and Teri Garr, two other entertainers with debilitating conditions, he was expressing frustration...Yes, two figures of high visibility addressed nearby audiences in recent days. One, a scared, disease-burdened man who represents millions, pleaded for help in his fight against disease.The other, a healthy representative of the White House, declared that we probably should learn to live with what we have. The Battle Over Stem Cells Excerpt: Newsweek talks to Americans whose vote may swing based on the issue. Jim Kelly, 47 and paralyzed in a car accident seven years ago, hasn't voted since he was 18; this year he'll vote for Bush. A vocal opponent of embryonic-stem- cell research, he believes the Democrats are spreading false hope among patients. Paul Bryant, meanwhile, a 56-year-old disabled by a rare neuromuscular disease and a registered independent in Cincinnati, will swing to Kerry -- and he's taking 18 other family members. Ideology, he says, has no place in science. Yes on Proposition 71 Launches Statewide Ads Featuring Michael J. Fox Excerpt: Proponents of Yes on Proposition 71, the California Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative, today (October 14, 2004) announced the launch of a new television ad featuring Michael J. Fox that calls on voters to support the initiative. Proposition 71 ad blitz continues with Michael J. Fox spot EXCERPT: Actor Michael J. Fox is using his celebrity status to back a state bond measure that would raise three (b) billion dollars for stem cell research. The actor is starring in a commercial that endorses Proposition 71, a measure that would make about 300 (m) million dollars available every year to stem cell researchers in the state. Michael J. Fox Does California Stem Cell Research Ad, Misleads Public Excerpt: Michael J. Fox appears to be on track to replace Christopher Reeve as the leading celebrity spokesman for requiring taxpayers to fund destructive embryonic stem cell research. Webmaster's Note: Sometimes it really pains me to post these news stories. Posted October 10th, 2004 John Kerry For President: Title: "Michael J. Fox" An article stating what 'the other side' thinks. Webmaster's Note: Another article I think is totally off-base, but I'm trying to be non-biased in the articles that I post. Posted October 7th, 2004 Actor Michael J. Fox films stem-cell campaign ad for Sen. John Kerry Excerpt: Actor Michael J. Fox is returning to TV — in a commercial praising Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry for his stance on stem cell research. Video: Michael J. Fox Featured in New Kerry Ad Use this link to view the ad. New Michael J. Fox Stem Cell Research Ad for John Kerry Distorts Science Webmaster's Note: I do not believe that this article is scientifically accurate. However, it is related to Michael J. Fox so I have posted a link to the article. Michael J. Fox Returns To TV -- In Campaign Ad Excerpt: Fox appears in a TV commercial praising the Democratic presidential candidate for his stance on stem cell research. The ad was filmed after a campaign appearance with Kerry earlier this week in New Hampshire. Posted October 6th, 2004 Leary's Heros Come to the 'Rescue' Excerpt: Despite Leary's team's strong NHL Hall of Fame presence, including Cam Neely, Terry O'Reilly, Pat LaFontaine and Ray Bourque as well as `Fever Pitch' director Bobby Farrelly, WEEI guy Lyndon Byers, `Rescue Me' hottie Michael Lombardi, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and `Spin City' actor Michael J. Fox, the motley crew of EMC All Stars suffered a 17-16 defeat at the hands of Boston Bruin icon Bobby Orr's band of hockey heavies. Fifth Annual Celebrity Hat Trick Exceprt: BOSTON–There were two groups that benefited from the Fifth Annual Celebrity Hat Trick at the FleetCenter on Sunday afternoon – the fans and the Leary Firefighters Foundation Posted
October 2, 2004 Posted September 27, 2004 Shark Showcases Celebrity Talent: This article is about the new film 'Shark Tale' but contains a quote by Michael J. Fox about why he likes doing voice-over work. Michael J. Fox Stumps for Kerry: The Miami Herald's coverage of MJF's visit to Miami, Florida Michael J. Fox Stumps at USF for John Kerry, Stem Cell Research: TBO.com News' coverage of MJF's visit to Tampa, Florida. Actor Speaks Out on Stem Cells: State Petersburg Time's coverage of MJF's visit to Tampa, Florida Posted: September 26, 2004 Michael J. Fox appeared on 'The Insider' on September 24, 2004, talking about working on Stuart Little 3 and how politics are affecting stem cell research I know I posted this two days too late, but I had difficulty pin-pointing the day the program aired. Sorry! For more details, visit the the Insider webpage about MJF's interview. Posted: September 22, 2004 Michael J. Fox to participate in the Leary Firefighers Foundation fund-raising hockey game on October 3, 2004. For more details, visit the Leary Firefighters Foundation website Posted: September 21, 2004 According to the New York Post, Michael J. Fox tells Pat O'Brien on tonight's "The Insider" that he's hitting the campaign trail with John Kerry to talk up stem cell research. Click Here and scroll down to the middle of the page Posted: September 20, 2004 Stanford Medicine Magazine to include Q&A with Michael J. fox. Click here fore more details Posted: September 17, 2004 Supporters of California Stem Cell Initiative To Launch TV Ads Featuring Scientists, Celebrities, Patients Excerpt: The ads -- which are being produced by Winner & Associates, an affiliate of the Santa Monica, Calif.-based Winner & Mandabach Campaigns -- are expected to feature Paul Berg, a Nobel Prize winner in chemistry from Stanford University, and actor Michael J. Fox, who has Parkinson's disease, according to the Journal. Read the entire article Posted: September 16, 2004 (Happy Rosh Hashanah!) Exciting news for all you Family Ties Fans! Season sets are coming to DVD! Read more about it here! Posted: September 16, 2004 Fox Fires Volley Over Stem Policy - by Noelle Straub Excerpt: "We've missed opportunities in the last four years,'' Fox, who has Parkinson's disease, told reporters in a conference call arranged by the Kerry campaign. "There's an urgency in the Parkinson's and Alzheimer's and diabetes communities to find a solution. So these four years wasted really (have) come at a heavy price.'' Posted: August 29th, 2004 This article is not new, but in light of the recent rash of stem-cell talk in the news, it is still very relevant. Michael J. Fox's Take on Stem-Cell Research; May 24, 2004; Businessweek Online Excerpt: Opposition to this research is "ridiculous," says the actor. It will happen "in other countries now, and we won't have as much input" |
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