Celeb News Aggregate
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Hollywood is gearing for what is certain to be a spectacular 5-day 4th of July holiday movie-going period with two strong holdovers and a brand new PG-13-rated superhero picture starring the world’s biggest box office draw.
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By Monday, July 7, Will Smith will be the undisputed No. 1 movie star in the world. My sources tell me that tracking for Hancock (Sony) is in the stratosphere, and its five-day gross will be, conservatively, in the $140M-$150M range, with a bigger number highly possible. That would give the former Fresh Prince his eighth consecutive $100M+ grossing movie, topping the all-time best streaks of two fellow screen legends.
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Harrison Ford will next turn his attention to drama Crowley, from CBS Films. Based on the true story of John and Aileen Crowley, the film will also be executive produced by Ford.
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Harrison Ford is considering reprising another of his big-screen action heroes--his role as special agent Jack Ryan.
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Indiana Jones & The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will likely be the all-time No. 2 Memorial Day opening and the all-time No. 5 five-day opening in movie history by Monday night.
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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull--Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Harrison Ford's fourth installment--is likely headed to the all-time number one five-day record with $177M-$187M possible.
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Harrison Ford isn't fazed by film critics' reaction to Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull--insisting he won't read reviews of the film.
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I am happy to report that, despite early negative reactions from some disgruntled, unprofessional exhibition execs who anonymously posted scathing pans, Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is a worthy successor to Raiders of the Lost Ark.
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As the Cannes Film Festival prepares for Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which premieres on Sunday, there is a question that begs asking. Why did Steven Spielberg and George Lucas decide to bring this ‘popcorn movie’ to face the jaded industry types and elite critics on the French Riviera’
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The eagerly awaited Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month.
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Miley Cyrus and Drake Bell reigned supreme at the 21st Annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday, scooping two prizes apiece.
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Jack Ryan is back. That’s the plan that Paramount Pictures has in mind with Sam Raimi in negotiations to spearhead a new franchise.
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The first footage of new Indiana Jones movie The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull has won critical acclaim--just days after it was released online.
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Actor Shia LaBeouf is determined to get into shape for his role in the upcoming Indiana Jones sequel--because he doesn't want aging action hero Harrison Ford to look better than he does.
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After weeks of speculation and denials, actor Shia LaBeouf has confirmed he'll play adventurer Indiana Jones' "sidekick" in the much-anticipated fourth installment of the film franchise.
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Movie stars Harrison Ford and Kevin Costner and director Steven Spielberg have been named in Forbes magazine's top 10 most costly divorce settlements in Hollywood.
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Hollywood star Cate Blanchett is in negotiations to star in the fourth Indiana Jones movie.
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Actor Shia LaBeouf has laughed off reports he has been cast as Harrison Ford's son in the much-anticipated Indiana Jones 4, and insists Natalie Portman is a better pick as the movie adventurer's kid.
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Actor Shia LaBeouf is set to star in Steven Spielberg's upcoming Indiana Jones sequel--as the archaeologist's son.
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Sean Connery will reprise his role as Indiana Jones' father in the fourth installment of the film franchise--if he likes the script.
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The much-anticipated fourth Indiana Jones installment will be filmed next year, writer/producer George Lucas confirms.
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Movie star Harrison Ford has reassured fans of Indiana Jones he's still fit enough to play the action hero one more time--at 64.
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News,Oct. 25: Ashlee Simpson in SNL gaffe, Lenny Kravitz sued for toilet overflow, Catherine Zeta-Jones sues topless club over photo, more.
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Nicolas Cage, Lisa Marie Presley Make Divorce Final; Madonna Postpones Concert; Charges Against Richard Simmons Dropped Allison Janney Harrison Ford
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News, Jan. 16: Ashton Kutcher Isn't Kidding About "Punk'd," CBS Rejects PETA Super Bowl Ads, Carmen Electra Gets Control of Net Name,
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News Jan. 8: It's a Boy for Kate, Minnelli Begins First Leg of Divorce, Ford Officially Divorced, more…
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News, Nov. 18: Michael Douglas Gets DeMille Award, Britney Gets Hollywood Star, Minnelli Gets Back at Husband, More…
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Sony Pictures Entertainment, the studio behind the smash hits Bad Boys 2 and Anger Management, has passed $1 billion in gross box office receipts in North America for the second year in a row.
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The Indiana Jones trilogy is finally making an entrance into the DVD arena. Paramount Home Video will release the long awaited The Adventures of Indiana Jones--The Complete DVD Movie Collection Oct. 21 in 20 of the world's largest markets simultaneously and in Japan Nov. 7.
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Johnny Depp has been offered the role of Willy Wonka in director Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a Warner Bros. remake of Mel Stuart's 1971 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Also: Everybody Loves Raymond Doris Roberts Peter Boyle Brad Garrett Nip/Tuck Queer Eye For the Straight Guy Good Morning, Miami Harison Ford Deauville Film Festival Eric Estrada White Tiger Films Four Corners of the Mafia David Blaine Chris Robinson Jelly Beans
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Top 10: Finding Nemo 2 Fast 2 Furious Bruce Almighty Rugrats Go Wild Hollywood Homicide Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd The Italian Job The Matrix Reloaded Daddy Day Care X2: X-Men United
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Luther Vandross Moves Out of Intensive Care, Eminem's Ex-Wife Arrested, Spike Lee Temporarily Halts Spike TV Harrison Ford Calista Flockhart Gregory Peck Robert De Niro Rob Reiner Geena Davis Halle Berry Britney Spears Queen Latifah Rob Marshall
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News, May 30: Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie Make Divorce Official, Michael Jackson's Costliest Suit to Date, Ozzy Osbourne Tours With Kelly Jennifer Garner Scott Foley Harrison Ford Keanu Reeves Sean Combs Milla Jovovich
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News, May 6: "Frasier" May Be Nearing Its End, Al Pacino Voted Greatest Film Star, Oprah Winfrey Looks at Two More Years, Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks and Kevin Spacey. Harrison Ford Jack Nicholson Eric McCormack Tina Fey Oprah Winfrey Cedric the Entertainer Omar Epps
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Celebs young and old turned out Sunday for the Young Hollywood Awards presented by AMC and Movieline's Hollywood Life magazine. The event, which celebrates the accomplishments of Hollywood's brightest young talent, featured many stars, including Mandy Moore, Eve , Lucy Liu and Kate Bosworth.
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Ian McKellen will replace Richard Harris as Prof. Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Tom Hanks Julia Roberts Mel Gibson Harrison Ford Tom Cruise Sandra Bullock Clint Eastwood Suge Knight Robert Blake Eminem
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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Thursday that actor gene Hackman will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at this year's Golden Globe Awards. Also: Marion "Suge" Knight Tha Row Merlin Santana Jeffrey Jones Arnold Schwarzenegger George Butler Pumping Iron Tim Allen Howie Mandel MTV Europe Music Awards Eminem
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Box Office Analysis: Oct. 20 The Ring Sweet Home Alabama Red Dragon My Big Fat Greek Wedding The Transporter The Tuxedo
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The sixth annual Hollywood Film Festival Awards dinner attracted some pretty big names Monday at the Beverly Hilton, including Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Jennifer Aniston, Harrison Ford, Drew Barrymore, Jodie Foster and Mike Myers. AlsoTeri Garr Jennifer Lopez International Creative Management Ed Limato Snoop Dogg Vincent D'Onofrio 24 FX Toni Braxton Jay-Z Beyonce Knowles Madonna Die Another Day Colin Hanks
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News roundup for Sept. 3, 2002 - Liza Minnelli is adopting a baby girl. Other celebrities include Sean Combs Harrison Ford Calista Flockhart
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Martin Grove's box office analysis for September 2, 2002.
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Box Office Analysis: Aug. 4 Signs comes out like gangbusters, taking the number one spot. Others as follows Austin Powers in Goldmember Master of Disguise Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat Road to Perdition Stuart Little 2 Men In Black II My Big Fat Greek Wedding K-19: The Widowmaker The Country Bears
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Box Office Analysis: July 28 Austin Powers in Goldmember The Road to Perdition Stuart Little 2 Men in Black II K-19: The Widowmaker The Country Bears Mr. Deeds Reign of Fire Minority Report My Big Fat Greek Wedding The Kid Stays In the Picture
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News Roundup for Aug. 6 - Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are on board with HBO and Miramax for Project Greenlight 2. Other celebrities included Susan Sarandon Tim Robbins Jewel Bad Boys 2 The Fast and the Furious 2 Eva Mendes Paul Walker Tyrese John Singleton
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Box Office Analysis: July 21.
Stuart Little 2 Road to Perdition Men in Black II K-19: The Widowmaker Eight Legged Freaks Mr. Deeds Lilo & Stitch The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course Tadpole My Big Fat Greek Wedding Never Again
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Billy Joel Nicole Kidman Tatum O'Neal John McEnroe Bernie Mac Will Smith Ryan Phillippe White Boy Shuffle Paul Beatty Lil' Romeo Jessica Alba Honey Jim Henson Pictures Good Boy! Britney Spears Enrique Iglesias James Taylor Ray Charles Rob LoweThe Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
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Quote of the Day: May 19 Director George Lucas discussing continuing the "Star Wars" saga
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"Harry Potter" becomes Britain's fastest-selling video and DVD.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Madonna Nicole Kidman Tobey Maguire OJ Simpson Sylvester Stallone Thandie Newton Gabriel Byrne Stuart Townsend Damian Nieman RKO Pictures Shade Mattew Perry Paramount Pictures Ludacris MTV Films Skip Day Jerry Bruckheimer CBS Johnny Carson Richard Karn Family Feud Paul O'Neill Bono Harrison Ford
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Box Office Analysis: May 5 Spider-Man The Scorpion King Life or Something Like It Changing Lanes The Rookie Hollywood Ending
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Supermodel Claudia Schiffer is set to marry her film producer boyfriend Matthew Vaughn in England on May 25
Claudia SchifferMatthew Vaughn Madonna Elton John Ethan Hawke Hellboy Guillermo del ToroSimon Wincer The Young Black Stallion Harrison Ford Nicolas Cage Matchstick Men Robert Blake CNN Ultimate Fighting Championship Ultimate Dodgeball Zoo Prod. The Shield FX Dream Street Bono Morgan Freeman AfroFest
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Location filming on Beyond Borders starring Angelina Jloie begins Thursady in northern Thailand
Angelina Jolie Clive Owen Beyond Borders Noah Wyle Claudia Schiffer Matthew Vaughn Robert Ulrich Leslie Moonves Jason Priestly Rosie O'Donnell Madonna Pippi the Osbournes Billy Bob Thornton Bad Santa Terry Zwigoff Darren Star Diary of a Manhattan Call Girl: A Nancy Chan Novel Harrison Ford Josh Hartnett Celine Dion Latin Grammys Will Smith Warren Beatty Kevin Spacey Damon Knight James Al Hendrix
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News Roundup for April 10: Martin Scorsese to join Cannes jury; Halle Berry injured on James Bond movie Kevin Costner to direct a new western Eddie Murphy in a new comedy Richard Donner to do TV quiz show West Wing to pay tribute to real White House staff Aerosmith to do Spider-Man theme song Eminem settles lawsuit George Luca to be honored
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News Roundup: March 13 Top Story is Harrison's Ford new role as Fred Cuny. Other stories on Barbie, Sony, Ellen DeGeneres/Once and Again, Jerry Seinfeld, Sigourney Weaver, CSI vs. E.R., John Larroquette, Billy Joel adn Elton John.
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Sporting a wig and a gold bra, Bruce Willis was crowned Harvard's Hasty Pudding Man of the Year on Thursday The award is presented annually to performers who have made a lasting and impressive contribution to the world of entertainment
Bruce Willis Hasty Pudding Man of the Year Die Hard 12 Monkeys Pulp Fiction Die Hard Armageddon The Sixth Sense Hart's War
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Halle Berry who is currently promoting her movie Monsters Ball at the Berlin film festival says her father helped her play the role of an alcoholic in the film Sean Puffy Combs Jay Leno The Tonight Show Laura Bush Britney Spears Foo Fighters Harrison Ford Zoolander Jack Black Alicia Keys Victoria Beckam Posh Spice Princess Margaret