Take two rival television reporters: one handsome, one talented, both male. Add one producer, female. Mix well, and watch the sparks fly.Take two rival television reporters: one handsome, one talented, both male. Add one producer, female. Mix well, and watch the sparks fly.Take two rival television reporters: one handsome, one talented, both male. Add one producer, female. Mix well, and watch the sparks fly.
- Nominated for 7 Oscars
- 15 wins & 23 nominations total
Joan Cusack
- Blair Litton
- (as Joan Cusak)
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- Writer
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Did you know
- TriviaAlbert Brooks revealed that when he first read the script, the scene where Aaron does a weekend broadcast simply noted "Something bad happens to Aaron on the air." Albert was watching CNN when a reporter he'd never seen before (and hasn't seen since) began sweating badly. Albert phoned writer and director James L. Brooks at three in the morning, and stated that Aaron HAD to start sweating profusely.
- GoofsAs Jane approaches the restaurant to meet the gang for drinks, William Hurt (Tom) peeks around the corner early and realizes he jumped his cue. He quickly pulls back, then he and Jennifer walk around the corner as if they had just left.
- Quotes
Paul Moore: It must be nice to always believe you know better, to always think you're the smartest person in the room.
Jane Craig: No. It's awful.
- Crazy creditsAlbert Brooks' singing of "L'Edition Speciale" from the film also briefly appears in the end credits.
- ConnectionsEdited into Armageddon in Effect (2008)
- SoundtracksÉdition Spéciale
Music by Francis Cabrel
Lyrics by Francis Cabrel
Performed by Francis Cabrel
Courtesy of Editions 31 (Paris)
Featured review
One of My Favorite Comedies
This movie is one of my favorite comedies of all time. The dialog is crisp, the pace is fast. Not only is this a clever comedy, this is an interesting look at what goes on behind the scenes in the television news business.
There are so many funny lines...a couple of my favorites:
Ernie Merriman: (sarcastically) It must be nice to always believe you know better, to always think you're the smartest person in the room. Jane: (seriously) NO, it's not, it's awful!!
Aaron: He must be good looking Jane: How do you know that? Aaron: No one invites a bad looking idiot to their room!
The performances of Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks, and William Hurt were absolutely brilliant! Even years later, I remember this movie well. Often forgotten is the wonderfully funny Joan Cusack! I love the scene where the newsroom personnel are racing to beat a deadline. There are so many funny scenes that it's hard to pick a favorite. I highly recommend this film.
There are so many funny lines...a couple of my favorites:
Ernie Merriman: (sarcastically) It must be nice to always believe you know better, to always think you're the smartest person in the room. Jane: (seriously) NO, it's not, it's awful!!
Aaron: He must be good looking Jane: How do you know that? Aaron: No one invites a bad looking idiot to their room!
The performances of Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks, and William Hurt were absolutely brilliant! Even years later, I remember this movie well. Often forgotten is the wonderfully funny Joan Cusack! I love the scene where the newsroom personnel are racing to beat a deadline. There are so many funny scenes that it's hard to pick a favorite. I highly recommend this film.
- ArizWldcat
- Mar 15, 2002
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- Network News
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- Budget
- $20,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $51,249,404
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $197,542
- Dec 20, 1987
- Gross worldwide
- $67,331,309
- Runtime2 hours 13 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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