yeah, the center of this movie -- the real center of this movie is rachel mcadams, the great rachel mcadamsin this movie, winning to the nth degree. so, so charming. and she's making her way in the world of morning shows. our show is a fictional -- >> jimmy: like a "today" show typof thing? >> like "today" show, but it's last rated. it's kind of rotten, and i interview her and see if she can produce it and see if she can do something -- that's the show. >> jimmy: the gist of it. we have a clip from the movie. it's out right now. here's a clip from "morning glory." it's the great jeff goldum, you guys. >> the anchors of the show are difficult and semi-talented. >> oh, i think colleen peck is a pro. > heinous. >> paul mcvee is a fine reporter. >> foul. >> this is one of the most legendary news divisions in the entire history of television. "daybreak" just needs someone who believes in it, who understands it. a national platform is an invaluable resource that no story is too low or too high to reach for. >> are you going to sing? [ laughter ] [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy:ou know how to do

this is a great idea. >> and rachel mcadams joins us this morning.>> nice to see you. >> nice to see. >> drew: i know you hung at some of the other shows but you were here for a couple of days. we talked a lot. >> we did. >> what was the most important thing you learned about morning television? >> you're going to get up really early. yeah. not 6:00. >> well, you were at the party last night and you got up at what time. >> 4:00. >> and you -- >> i left before you did. >> right. >> i was up after you. >> really? >> you are a party animal. >> i am, arrr! am i ever. here's a better question, what surprised you the most about what we do every day? >> well, i was -- i guess i was surprised at how much work it really is. i mean, i sort of never put it into context but, you know, doing films, they come to an end at a certain point. but the news never stops. >> right. it never, ever does. >> no, it's just 24-7. and i was also, really, it was really nice to see how much passion goes into telling the news and how involved producers are in their stories and the

, mike. >> rachel mcadams discovers a clause forcing him into the anxious of chair./2 stars. also opening denzel washington as a grizzled railroad engineer in "unstoppable." 2 1/2 stars. >> and a hiker that has to amputate his arm in "127 hours." too much for me. >> "due date" and "fair game" get three stars each. couple of stars for "mega amind." ""127 hours" gets one star. i'm arch campbell. abc 7 entertainment. >> it will be fun to see the "morning glory" film. >> you're invited. >> i got your email. count me in. count you in on 66 eastbound with one star as arch campbell would say. look at the pace of traffic leaving the beltway at fairfax drive. not too pretty. oomingd? >> a lot of sunshine today. in the 60's through thal weekend. chance of showers by tuesday. leave you with one last photo, welcome sally caskey. wednesday morning. thank you to everyone for all the great care at virginia hospital center. hi, baby. met her yesterday. >> very cute. >> change diapers! >> pam looks great. congratulations you guys. >> thank you. we're thrilled. >> that does it for us.

and then this ambitious young producer played by rachel mcadams manages to get him back -- he's still so rather than give up the $6 million a year that he would get for just sitting on his butt, he's compelled to go back and do the lowest rated morning show as a co-host to diane keaton. >> jimmy: so -- it's -- >> he ain't happy about it. >> jimmy: local regis is what are you kind of going for? did you -- did you go and research the role with anchor people? >> no, but i sort of knew, you know, what the references were a and, the script was very well written. i knew what i was supposed to do. >> jimmy: you've seen the news, you know what they do. >> i have seen the news. >> jimmy: it is a special skid, becau because sometimes you see an actor playing just a reporter and it's -- >> yeah, that was assumed. and so diane and i were both asked by the director, roger michelle, to attend anchorman school. which was -- >> jimmy: there is one? >> taught right here in los angeles. and we heard things like, just look into the camera and pretend it's a friend of yours you're talking to. >> jimmy: r

who doesn't love diane key ton and harrison ford, and rachel mcadams who is excellent. going to give this movie 3 kernels. i wanted to give it 2 because as someone in the industry i thought it wasn't really >>> tax fight. the pending battle on capitol hill as members of congress return to work today. the president's preparations. >>> midwest mystery. a teen found alive and a search for her family members who disappeared last week. >>> and, finally freed. the british sailors held captive for months by pirates. it's monday, november 15th. >> from abc news, this is "world news now." >> it's hard to believe that they were in basically captivity for about a year. by pirates. it was one of those stories we heard so much about, then a year later we had almost forgotten about them to some extent. >> it's odd in 2010 to hear the word pirates in the news. i think it's strange to a lot of people. luckily that couple back on safe ground today. >> definitely much skinnier but definitely very happy. good morning and welcome to monday. i'm vinita nair. >> i'm rob nelson. >>> the presi

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rachel mcadams is very lovable as this quirky producer. but the movie falls a little bit flat.ial considering that it has major star talent including harrison ford and diane keaton. some genuinely funny moments but not as good as it could be. it will get beaten out by the new horror alien movie called "sky line" and "due date" which is in its second week. >> rachel mcadams is so great. >> and so great in this movie. >> maybe it will do better than what the critics say. >>> states are banning it, but some college students can't get enough of it, why is this drink considered dangerous? >>> also, he hired anna chapman, then he ratted her out. is a russian double agent going to pay the ultimate price? got a. ♪ we found a plan we can actually afford. he thinks we did it for him, but it's probably more for me. because...you know, that's my baby. my five-and-a-half-foot baby. [ male announcer ] get unlimited talk and text with the new walmart family mobile plan, where families can save $1,200 a year. what will you do with your savings? ♪ you should get some custom fit orthotics. dr. s

. >> rachel mcadams stars in morning glory film that brings to light the clashing ego of news personalityox 45 couldn't possibly relate to. challenging new position to help with a nee morning show. >> what do you think the public would rather hear from last. someone who has won every broadcast award on the face of the planet or the former miss. >>reporter: part of the daily duty centers around bickering co-host played by harrison ford and diane keaton. >> goodbye. >> goodbye. pishtion morning glory is rated pg-13. >> how many is that? >> 3 each. >>reporter: lance year denzel washington tried to stop a disaster on the subway track. he finds himself in a similar situation in unstoppable. when unmanned half million long freight train comes barreling toward a city, denzel races against the clock to prevent the catastrophe. >> 50 miles an hour. i'm running across the top of a train hanging off the side of it. i want you to know it was really me up there. hanging off the side of the train. item crazy. i run across the top of it. and i'm going what am i doing? >>reporter: unstoppable is rated pg

a shot at number one, the debut of "morning glory," boasting harrison ford, diane keaton, and rachel mcadams about $15 million worth. >>> debuting, the alien invasion offering "skyline," expecting to draw less than $1 5 million. and "due date" could be the spoiler for denzel's top of the box office hopes. >>> i don't know if you remember this, bill. i think about a month ago i said that we had a date to see "morning glory." >> yeah. but the reviews have been mixed. i heard it's not as funny as people had hoped -- >> it was about tv news, a morning show. come on. >> so it would be like going to work. >> i think it will be funny. >> we'll see. >> hopefully you'll join me. >>> i'm veronica de la cruz, and this is "first look" on msnbc. stay tuned because "way too early with willie geist" starts right now. have a terrific weekend. >>> president obama leaves the g20 sum in seoul still battling south korea over free trade and china over its currency. the question is, will he be ready when he gets home in a few days for the battle that has begun over the bush tax cuts? >>> major news in the world o

and then this ambitious young producer played by rachel mcadams manages to get him back -- he's stillamera has got to be against your instincts. >> it was -- it was funny. >> jimmy: do you and the camera keep in touch? since the movie is -- now, we have a clip here from the film. >> you do? >> jimmy: we have everything. we have all the stuff here. and, does it need to be set up? >> ah, yes, it does. this is the opening negotiations, this is first day at work. >> jimmy: if you could, look into the camera, pretend it's your friend. >> i'm sorry. >> jimmy: that one right there, yeah, yeah, okay. sorry. no, go that one, i'm sorry. i didn't go to anchorman school. i don't know what to do. >> that's mine. >> jimmy: that's yours. >> that's yours. >> jimmy: the one with the light on. i was wondering why they put that -- [ applause ] >> it's mike's first day at work and he's meeting his co-anchor, played by diane keaton, for the first time, and they are negotiating a few of the details with the producer, rachel mcadams. my friend. >> mike, you don't mind calling good-bye? >> who -- >> my audie

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and rachel mcadams wants to be executive producer. >> a national platform is an invaluable resource.e's passionate about it and has no life outside of work she's trying to do anything. she has diane keef keet ongoing after harrison ford. and nobody plays grouchy better. he starts making changes. diane is a sumo wrestler. what is next? will harrison cook? >> i'm not saying the word "fluffy". >> you happen to be pretentious. >> and i make three times what you make. >> now is an extent time for to you take up drinking. >> she gets romanticly involved with patrick wilson. >> goodbye. >> and they nailed it. it's like life in a newsroom. what about the diva? and a grumpy anchor? have i ever worked with anyone like that? i'll take the fifth on that. this is broadcast news, lite. a flossie return to 70s romantic comedies. it has its moments and i'll give it a half bucket. >> and one of america's beloved actresses had a close encounter a bear, but it was just smoky the bear making betty white a honorary u.s. forest ranger. she says fondest memories are riding with her dad in the high sierra.

rachel mcadams, i want to be around her all the time. i really enjoy her charisma.harrison ford have such great chemistry on screen. he is so mean to her the whole movie. >> those of us who are in the business will look at this and go come on, it will be another cliche about our industry and haven't we seen this before. >> i will say this. i watched it with a bunch of people who are in television and they enjoyed it. >> really? >> i think a lot of the inside jokes will make everyone laugh. it is for people in the tv business and it is for the people would want to see a good romantic comedy. i laughed really hard at times. it is funny. it is a good flick. i gave it a 3 1/2 out of five. >> not anchorman. >> unstoppable, i saw the previews for this. i thought, i don't know. >> denzel, another train movie. >> i love denzel but i don't know if i want it sit through this movie about this runwith a train. >> when i first saw the trailer, i thought another train movie with denzel and directed by tony scott. this is actually good. this is denzel's fifth movie with tony scott

rachel mcadams is incredibly lovable. but a little thin. it doesn't really go anywhere. it's cute.kind of wastes harrison ford and diane keaton who are great talents. >> blockbuster types. >> exactly. it looks like it will come in fifth place behind the new alien movie "sky line" and "due date" which is in its second weekend. >> any doubt that next week's release of "harry potter" "the deathly hallows part one," is that going to come in anything other than number one? >> absolutely not. that will crush all the competition. everybody is so looking forward to this. it premiered in london on thursday. it's coming to the states this coming week. this is a $5.4 billion franchise. people are wondering if this movie is going to break the $1 billion record just for this movie alone. it is not in 3-d, it was maybe supposed to be. part two coming out in july will be. >> the first time they split up one of the books. this was a meaty book, this last in the series of seven. reviews on this? >> mixed. mostly good but a few naysayers in the british press. >> does it matter? >> it does i will be

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. >> did you really enjoy working with rachel mcadams?ing and diane keaton and harrison ford, come on. remember diane keaton in her movie? and on the dvd, frances co-pella tells you why he was a fantastic actor and always is. >> sounds like you're trying out for gene shalit's job. >> we have an opening. >> i love that gene shalit. >> you were just in a play in london? >> yes miami. i w -- yes ma'am. i was in a prisoner on second avenue with mercedes rule. >> do you like movie better or theater? >> i like them both. >> he's a happy man. >> look at you. >> you have a satisfying life. >> i'm happy being here. >> come run the network. >> i'd be happy to. >> "morning glory" is in theaters right >>> developing news. the upper deck of the bay bridge remains closed this morning. the toll plaza is like a ghost yard as cars have been moved off, off the bridge, after a man surrendered to the chp. he was reportedly had a gun and bombs inside his suv. that suv remains on the upper span of the bay bridge this morning, as the chp has now brought in bomb

presumes for a younger man and an ambitious young television morning show producer, played by rachel mcadamst the ratings of her show up. realizes that his contract will oblige him to come back and serve as the host of the show or the network won't have to pay him the $6 million a year that he's now living on. >> who do you think the public would rather hear from last? someone who's won every broadcast award on the face of the planet? or the former miss pacoima? >> it's arizona! >> the story that interests me is the relationship that he has with the character that rachel plays. they have a real difficult relationship. because he doesn't want to do any of the fluff stories. and she can't really cover the serious stuff. but they come to know each other in this context. >> when you just crossed your leg i'm seeing you wearing mike poporoy's socks. >> yeah. read my contract. >> you get to keep -- >> my wardrobe. my suit. this is actually not my suit, this is from "air force one." i hate to shop, basically, is what it's about. >> when you're playing the president in a movie like that, you know --

harrison ford and rachel mcadams in "morning glory." it looks at morning news. talked with both stars about how they prepared to play the rolls. >> i read you -- roles. >> i read you into anchor boot camp. how was that? >> i thought it wasn't really appropriate for what i was doing. playing a guy that had been doing it for 40 years. >> right. >> they were sort of starting us at the ground level. saying look into the camera and pretend you are talking to a friend. he doesn't want to talk to a friend. >> i lead a cool wash cloth on mother teresa's forehead during a cholera epidemic. i had lunch with dick cheney. >> when i asked about the research you did, you went to morning shows? >> yes. i was on some morning shows while i was doing research. i was trying to wear two hats at the same time. that was hard. i eventually went back on my own and went behind the scenes and into the control rooms and got up at 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning. security guards were not even in. i cannot get in. >> coming up tomorrow, we will show you what to do with the shampoo bottles with

. >> did you really enjoy working with rachel mcadams? charming and diane keaton and harrison ford, come on. remember diane keaton in her movie? and on the dvd, frances co-pella tells you why he was a fantastic actor and always is. >> sounds like you're trying out for gene shalit's job. >> we have an opening. >> i love that gene shalit. >> you were just in a play in london? >> yes miami. i w -- yes ma'am. i was in a prisoner on second avenue with mercedes rule. >> do you like movie better or theater? >> i like them both. >> he's a happy man. >> look at you. >> you have a satisfying life. >> i'm happy being here. >> come run the network. >> i'd be happy to. >> "morning glory" is in theaters right >> temperatures will be close to eight to 10 degrees above average. shooti >>> coming back, we talk with teens on body image. first, this is "today" on nbc. >>> this morning on "today"'s family, weight and self esteem. a new program called body rocks started by a high school teacher is to help promote a more healthful body image. some of the girls

what better place than our control room to catch up with rachel mcadams.n't my idea. >> are you taking credit for that? >> no, i have much sympathy for the executive producer's role. but there are maybe some divas. >> just maybe. tell me about that, the executive producer of this show, what drives her? >> well, becky, this is her first shot at a big morning show, she came from a little show in new jersey, she got fired and this is her one chance to make it work. and she's doing the show with the lowest ratings. >> but that means there's always someplace to go, right? >> she's got somewhere to climb to. >> you play opposite diane keaton, and harrison ford, tell me a little bit about that. >> they're so fun in this movie. harrison is such a funny guy, and she's so often the hero that you don't get to see that side of him. he's so funny, he's so dry, everything that comes out of his mouth is hilarious. >> you did your research, you actually spent some time hanging around here at the "today" show. was there anything that you actually learned while here that yo