What's better than a series of summer flings?
A bunch of s**t gets blown up by a bunch of old dudes.
Could they BE any more excited?
Re-teaming with her 'Rachel Getting Married' producers.
So ... maybe this movie IS actually happening!
Actress wed Christine Marinoni in NY.
Get ready for some fun and sun.
Music's best and brightest attended the Queen of Disco's memorial.
And how do WE get to be their friends?
Maybe he should've told his wedding guests to buy stock shares instead of gifts?
That said, it still needs more Clint.
The actor's wife confirms he's checked into treatment.
Theory: Loki learns his lesson and buys them all gift cards.
This ABC writer has some explaining to do.
No, we're not kidding.
The Queen of Disco passed away after a battle with cancer.
From one Chippin' strippin' expert to another ...
Plus, what it's like to act behind Jennifer Lopez.
That sound you just heard was a lot of hearts breaking.
Yes, it goes on and on, my friend.
Amazing action sequences from ... the '(500) Days of Summer' director?!
Oh, and some Justin Kirk on the side.
Blergh.
We have all the answers in one place. You're welcome.
HERE WE GO!
Andre 3000 may not play Hendrix after all.
In-demand actor to work opposite Noomi Rapace on Ridley Scott's sci-fi epic
The universe is no match for them.
It comes with a free Steve McQueen droid.
Tom wants to start living as a woman.
Hollywood's finest use social media to remember a childhood legend.
Remembering the 'Where the Wild Things Are' author
Does the world's richest super hero have a spending problem?
Will 'The Avengers' reach the likes of 'Harry Potter' and 'The Dark Knight'?
Bruce Wayne might endure a dark ending.
She's trading in one life for nine.
The acclaimed children's author passes from complications of a stroke.
The Outkast star takes on another famed musician.
The real costs of a movie prom.
Long live Bieber Fever!
Which damsels have been worth distressing over?
The first-ever found-footage cop movie?
This boy's got some serious swag.
His hidden superpower: thrift.
Celebs turned Twitter into TMI in April.
Stallone! Willis! Van Damme! Statham!
Hulk Smashes can rake up quite a few bucks.
A glimpse at Justin's 'Boyfriend' video.
The cast and director sit down in Istanbul, Turkey to talk Bond 23.
Is it sustainable for billionaire vigilante Bruce Wayne to fight crime?
Is it sustainable for high schooler Peter Parker to fight crime?
"It's that show about privileged hipsters, right?"
Every action hero from the '80s to now gets a one sheet!
Oh, President Obama and Clooney will be there, too.
It's really not a bad idea.
No shame!
E! signs deal to keep up with the Kardashians for three more seasons.
Let us introduce you to Rob Ackroyd.
It could happen, despite her record boardroom appearances.
The comedian rags (lovingly) on his 'Arrested Development' costar.
Ashlee Simpson says thanks!
Producers are wishing big — find out who's on the list!
The actor gets a "taste" of his old life.
In TV years, it's over 40.
But who will be No. 4,439?
"It makes a woman feel confident, and it's fashionable."
A Serta-sponsored war threatens Troy and Abed's friendship.
Dave and Alex pull a Ross and Rachel. Plus, Brian Austin Green!
How the gang made it to Central Perk.
Seasons. Be. Endin'.
You won't Trust the B in Apartment 23, but you will love her.
Karaoke comes to life in the '80s glam movie musical.
These lovebirds get themselves all tied up.
Insert big joke here.
Happy Endings, you saucy, self-aware minx, you.
Next genre: musical.
Jennifer may have curves, but she's definitely fit to play Katniss Everdeen.
The 'Mad Men' actress reveals that eating her placenta gives her energy.
It's a different side of Bieber we've never seen before.
Hear what she has to say about her English beau.
The singer sounds off in 'Vanity Fair.'
Jonathan Cheban believes that Kardashian is more popular than Hamm.
Apparently, we all read that Matthew Weiner quote wrong.
Minaj is Pepsi's newest face.
Which is clearly the best kind of praise to receive.
Maci, Catelynn, Amber, and Farrah say goodbye after four seasons.
Sony's R-rated comedy '21 Jump Street' posts a bigger-than-expected debut as the world prepares for 'The Hunger Games' later this week.
'The Lorax' keeps speaking for trees, 'John Carter' scrambles.
Another role that could bring in awards.
Chim-Chim-Cheree!
America chose the bottom two, but the judges did the hard part.
Record your thoughts on the latest sci-fi epic!
The 'Friends With Kids' writer/director is poised to take over Hollywood.
Warning: viral catfights ahead.
The separated stars look to salvage a friendship.
Despite the name, he's not really that pale.
The actress's rep speaks out in light of a phone hacking scandal.
Jersey Shore: Maternity Edition
Katniss Everdeen: Master Archer
Is the buxom beauty's sexy spread inspired by 'The Hunger Games'?
How different are the stars' roles now?
Say what now?
Did they strike a deal at an Oscars after-party?
Raylan has a long, long list of enemies.
These partners are already leading the pack in chemistry.
His Robert California arc was reportedly never supposed to last more than one season.
One of the best films of '11.
Place your bets!
Hollywood's heroes are growing inseparable.
Take a look for yourself.
The 'Prometheus' star nabs his next meaty role.
But why?
'Safe House' jumps to the top of the chart in its second weekend as 'The Vow,' 'Journey 2,'Ghost Rider 2' and 'This Means War' perform well.
George Clooney pic grabs Best Adapted Screenplay.
Give him a Chihuahua this time.
Sienna Miller has also been cast.
The host takes time off to be with his family.
The comedy stars Adam Scott, Kristen Wiig and Jennifer Westfeldt, who also wrote and directed.
Audiences Clearly Loved the Movies This Valentine’s Weekend.
Hang on.
There's nothing quite like running into an ex-boyfriend.
I'd say that's a fair assessment, wouldn't you?
'Chronicle' and 'The Woman in Black' lead a strong Super Bowl weekend at the box office.
The actor says he won't be famous forever.
Everybody say thank you.
Sheldon and Leonard have a falling out.
What a day for actresses from 'The Help'!
Well that's a relief.
The funny lady is finally front and center.
Perfect score.
It's a bittersweet experience.
We all knew this was coming...
Will George Clooney's Hawaii-set dramedy find paradise?
But should it?
A beautiful vampire and a group of fighter pilots lead the charge during a great weekend at the box office!
The 'At Last' songstress will be greatly missed.
Nobody spreads rumors about Fassbender.
They've found Chuck Norris' only weakness: curse words.
We'll go to bat for this movie.
Which movies got their start at the year's biggest film festival?
Featuring half the cast of 'Bridesmaids.'
The couple finds support in a surprising ally.
The whole 'fun mom' thing gets old.
She is the mastermind behind EVERYTHING.
Joining the 'V for Vendetta' writers/producers for the epic sci-fi.
Plus, an '80s Celeb on 'Hot in Cleveland'
Be warned: it gets pretty ugly.
Okay, we're listening.
This is serious, ladies!
The pop singer takes to her Facebook page to apologize.
The two were spotted in Europe.
Sources say the couple had a massive fight over the holidays.
She'll join Elle Fanning.
It's Victoria's Secret model, Erin Heatherton.
He's back to interplanetary warfare.
But only her voice.
ABC's new sitcom is making everybody cross.
She maintains she was there to show support for the country.
It gets pretty twisted.
A truly inspiring dramatic reading.
The couple were together for 12 years.
Dexter and Travis finally come face to face.
A look into the actor's two powerful, sexual performances.
The movie was her dream come true.
Black and White is the new Color
The comedic actress goes dramatic with George Clooney.
That damage looks pretty...expensive.
Looks like the crew's gonna have to get back together.
Plus, 'The Artist', 'The Help,' and 'My Week with Marilyn'
The indie ceremony will be held the day before the Oscars, as always.
But don't expect to see Michael Scott bumbling around Springfield.
Follow-ups aren't without their share of talent.
Man, they *really* like this flick.
But only by a bit.
So what's her actual last name?
Playing a war vet opposite Asa Butterfield.
Sherman Potter changed the show and its viewers.
Plus, House reunites with an old "love."
With no new wide release newcomers this will be one of the lowest grossing weekends of the year with around $82 million in total receipts.
Dex's killing days are numbered.
The 'True Grit' star would play the lead female character.
It may be Alien to us, but we've seen it before!
Bad news/Great news.
The much-anticipated literary adaptation lands its lead.
Plus, a new show for Liev Schreiber.
See who's up for an award!
Prepare for a VERY timid showdown.
Marilyn dos, Lisbeth Sanders' leather and vampiresque lipstains.
The director talks casting and discovering the real life characters.
A look back at the best movies released over the holiday weekend.
And they sing the Nicki Minaj song to music's biggest names.
They've made their choice, it seems!
It’s been awhile since we’ve had a film debut with over $100 million, but the wait is over!
'The Walking Dead's' last run before February and the AMAs hit ABC.
There's a lot of scowling going on.
He said it's because she'd help get the message out to young people.
And her grandma doesn't know she's famous.
It's weird, yeah. Don't think it isnt.
We will never be without our crass commentaries.
Read on if your dare.
Guess what happens in it.
Will someone please watch 'Boss?'
Plus, 'That '70s Show' reunion on 'Are You There, Vodka?'
The actor describes his roller coaster career.
This movie has a power over us.
The power of nostalgia compels you.
The organization is none too pleased with the Fox series' latest topic.
The actress originally received a 30 day sentence.
He is the antidote to bad movies.
Plus, a few more episodes for 'Pan Am.'
Is Pawnee on the edge of destruction?
Plus, a '30 Rock' guest star and a new HBO show.
And all rake-related developments!
And puts all of you haters on the RidicuList.
She's cited "irreconcilable differences."
It's an alien comedy.
But will Will Smith return?
Hopefully they'll do a bar scene in Germany...
Chock full of horrors and pop culture references.
Take notes!
Traveling may have had something to do with it.
He'll star alongside Colin Farrell and others in the action comedy.
So we've got THAT to look forward to.
At least she was still adorable.
The modest, but healthy ratings are paying off.
They address the film's misconceptions.
Human Rights groups weren't too happy about it.
He must be on Team Coco.
LITERALLY nothing.
No demographic left untouched.
Plus, two new reality shows on VH1.
Disney’s 'Real Steel' knocks out the competition with solid $27.3 million weekend.
What can we expect this season, plus her favorite 30 Rock-ism.
I guess these casts just miss each other.
You won't find co-star Carey Mulligan there either.
Plus someone's leaving New Directions and Bieste will be wooed.
My sources say read on...
Thank God for commercials or we'd die from not breathing.
They called in HazMat and everything
The most a-mah-zing show on TV.
Farewell, Mr. Rooney.
Cody makes her directorial debut
As she should!
Awkward...
Why you should see the SXSW 2011 Audience Award Winner.
Sharing is caring, right?
And now the story of a wealthy family, and the one son who they hated.
Find out who she is!
The comedianne chats about her Summer hit just in time for the DVD release.
He's the more expendable of the Hemsworth
The 'Glee' star is single again.
Movies teach us all about creepsters.
Former 'Wonder Years' star will direct and guest star on the ABC show.
He was in the front row of the Michael Kors fashion show.
According to her mother and Star magazine...
And then they'll have a party in NYC.
We pit nominated comedies and dramas together to find the one to rule them all.
Understandable, but c'mon!
Be the first to see Taylor Lautner's action thriller.
We bid adieu to our boys.
Do we spy Will and Emma getting a little...domestic?
Alexander Payne treats us to greatness once more
The Lohan sisters stick together.
I wonder what his ringback tone is?
A man needs more than just a machine gun
Yeah, that's going to get a name change.
How do you like them apples?
Soon, everyone will know her name(s)
Don't expect Wilson to be paying bail.
Finally, a REAL Planet Hollywood reunion!
They were seen holding hands and kissing!
No name yet, though!
Things are getting pretty serious between these two lovebirds.
Another meaty part for one of our favorite actors.
At a BBQ. Over a game of beer pong.
The early days of not just killing crazy people.
She never ceases to entertain.
We will lose PONYO
He'd better do well, Olivier's got a lot of power...
He claims it wasn't because of cheating.
Lots of people are upset that he was cast on 'DWTS'
Specifically, her ability to "turn it on and off."
It's going to be her freshmen year!
She was ridiculed for her figure on Twitter...
Finally.
Our list of the best genre-bending kung fu films.
Are they fit for the fight?
Run, Little Bourne! Run!
A bit fluffy—but the movie's great.
Pretty soon, we'll all be fassbending
"Mad Men gutted AMC."
She wants to what?!?!
And a 'Friday Night Lights' alum at that?
The stars align for a good cause.
"Better than all the rest."
The actor tells cameramen how it is.
She's got a bone to pick with Crystal Harris.
Blue people are very in
Drama is about to hit the shores of Italy.
Who's joining the crew?
There's nothing NOT going on in this week's episode.
Well at least we're not going overboard
Oh dear God.
Stars lay first Oscar tracks at the Toronto Film Festival.
Bottoms up!
The same movie? Hardly.
Jeremy Renner will fight the man who competed for his new role.
Too bad he didn't let it go straight to voice mail...
Sometimes it doesn't hurt to keep things platonic.
The 'Easy A' director on Mila and Justin, helpful sex talk, and that Scientology joke he came to regret.
The 'Mad Men' star joins the indie ensemble for 'Struck By Lightning.'
It is nearly impossible to overstate the enormity of the momentous box office achievement that took place this weekend.
Mila Kunis shows some skin!
The cliffhanger has come to an end! Maybe.
Either they'll play teachers, or we have two 21 Jump Streets coming out.
Who's to blame?
Other than fall into a worldwide bout of withdrawal?
And finally admits to a little (age appropriate) drinking of her own.
Sounds like he wants to be a little more than 'Friends With Benefits'
The X-Men: First Class joins another A-List actor party.
The show's fifth season may be its last.
Still less annoying than those "post your bra color to rescue puppies" things.
Captain America's leading lady gives us hope.
I've longed to see Dracula shouting gibberish at his dinner guests.
Friday's numbers are in...
Decker has amazing twins... errr, she'll HAVE amazing twins.
We all want it to stay, but it's not up to us.
Big enough to play a mutant but still obscure enough to be Under the Radar
They're not too pleased.
'Thundercats,' 'Supernatural' and 'Vampire Diaries' join the party.
"Photo worked. He's going down."
'Drive' director thinks Hendricks is perfect for the role
It's a colossal explosion, made up of smaller explosions.
What if Bowser was one of us?
He couldn't take her "celebrity"
He didn't want to be outdone by Tracy Morgan.
All we have to say is, "Yes!"
Good God.
Thank goodness. The rumored cast-slashing is kaput.
They'd been together for eight months.
And he's got some serious pectoral envy.
These filmmakers all took notes from their creative godfathers.
Dykstra will helm 'Super Zero.'
"Not today. But winter is coming."
Are you ready for some historical action?
Charles Matthau is directing the adaptation.
U + ME = US.
'The Hangover 2' posts the biggest comedy debut of all-time and propels the Memorial Weekend to record levels!
'Hangover: Part II' and 'Kung Fu Panda 2' pump up Memorial Weekend box office.
George Clooney! Yay! Hawaii! Yay! Domestic troubles! Aww.
'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' earned $90.1 million for the weekend in N. America after $4.7 million in midnight screenings and takes in a record $256.3 million internationally.
The spinoff joins '$#*! My Dad Says' in the network wastebasket.
Detroit! Vampires! Woo!
'Thor' holds on to its box office crown, but 'Bridesmaids' surprises with a better-than-expected debut.
Plus 'Off the Map' and 'Brothers and Sisters' get the axe.
Run, George! Run!
Liev Schreiber is also set to star.
She said it felt like her time to go.
If you've been tasked with throwing a viewing party, we've got you covered.
Gavin Hood to adapt the sci-fi classic?
This weekend was a massive one for the angry birds of 'Rio' with a second weekend gross of $26.8 million as kids flocked to theaters with their parents.
To her credit, she did it so hard the knife came out the other side.
If you liked 'Rio,' then you'll love 'New Delhi,' 'Pyongyang,' and 'Mogadishu.'
Having already topped the international box office charts, Fox’s 'Rio' migrates to North America with a solid and better-than-expected debut of $40 million.
Can a fantasy stoner-comedy really be THAT bad?
'Hop' and 'Arthur' top the weekend box office chart and suddenly Russell Brand is a box office force to be reckoned with.
They've embiggened it!
Jon Stewart wins!
Hold on, this is about to get philosophical.
It's the apocalypse, according to Britney.
The commuting just got in the way of her practices.
Universal’s animated 'Hop' leads the weekend with a much better-than-expected $38.1 million
And we feel fiiiiiiiiine.
Studio will continue to distribute the director's films for years to come
A few months early, actually. Sorry, Mom.
Oh, I'm sorry, did I break your concentration?
Colin Ferrell already stars.
The world may never be overtaken by zombies (in a Brad Pitt movie).
Another fairly decent episode this week, capped with John Lithgow's guest appearance.
Time to buy it all again!
Let's hope he's a better director than he is a rapper.
Isn't that just adorable?
Despite a "meh" trailer, the movie still looks good.
NOOOOOOO NOT TINAAAAAAAA
Oh, gross. Get your mind out of the gutter.
Director and actor reunite for fourth time.
Sony’s sci-fi alien adventure Battle: Los Angeles created a solid weekend of box office mayhem with a better-than-expected debut of $36 million.
He's determined to keep performing.
Sony’s sci-fi alien adventure 'Battle: Los Angeles' is poised for a solid weekend of box office mayhem.
Well, he's thinking about not directing.
There’s a new Box Office Sheriff in Town and his Name is Rango!
Gritty cop drama may be next for the 'Source Code' star
SAWYER! 'Community's' getting a whole lotta sexy.
"YES!" - Everyone, everywhere
And your obligatory Charlie Sheen update.
It's only the beginning!
Audiences likely to get a Hall Pass for Oscar Weekend while Nicolas Cage gets Angry!
Out with the rage; in with the solemn reflections.
'Unknown' starring Liam Neeson leads a very competitive President’s weekend with a chart topping $25.6 million as the box office down streak comes to an end.
Finally
Four new wide release openers will try to woo Valentine's Weekend audiences at the multi-plex
We look at the all-too-predictable ending of 'Sanctum.' Spoiler alert!
The Super Bowl may be the only blockbuster this weekend as audiences look for a 'Roommate.'
Undisclosed role has three British blondes in contention
They won't have to change the title of the show after all!
Please, can we see the return of Garth?!
At least it's not another zombie movie.
'No Strings Attached' to make a date with audiences this weekend while 'The Green Hornet' continues to draw the action crowd.
Probably.
Guess he couldn't hold it in. AND THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID.
After five years together, the pair are dunzo.
She's now Cher's professional beach escort.
As you can imagine, Samro is mega thrilled.
The final three wide releases of the year hope to bring some Christmas cheer back to the Box-Office with 'Little Fockers,' 'True Grit' and 'Gulliver’s Travels.'
Get it? The End Zone? Because the season's over?
'Narnia' Leads Another Slow Box Office Weekend, but 'Black Swan,' 'The King's Speech' & 'The Fighter' all deliver knockout punches!
This time with more feelings involved.
Black Swan, 127 Hours, and Winter's Bone will vie for Indie honors.
This means more Jennifer Lawrence. Which is a good thing.
Unfortunately, not THAT Belushi.
Plus a great new collection from Criterion.
Fan Us. Like Us. Win.
A boy wizard cast a huge box office spell this weekend as ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1’ posts the sixth biggest opening weekend of all-time!
Hey, look at that, take out "boyfriend" and the title matches the episode perfectly.
Click through our gallery and see how much they've grown up!
'Megamind' leads one of the most star-filled weekends of the year as Brad Pitt, Will Ferrell, Robert Downey, Jr., Denzel Washington, Tina Fey, Rachel McAdams and Harrison Ford do box office battle.
Eva Mendes and Will Ferrell on the Spanish TV show, El Hormiguero in Madrid, Spain
"I call it 'The World's Whisper.'"
A rundown of the many high-profile American Film Market deals struck over the past day.
Scarlett is going sexy in a film - shocking!
The Holiday Movie Season officially starts as Paramount Exerts “mind” control over family audiences while Downey, Jr. gets his due and Tyler Perry releases his tenth film in five years.
The high-flying family film will be available in 2D and 3D for home viewing!
Groan.
A Halloween Horror Movie Smack-down to take place this weekend at the nation’s theatres as “Saw 3D” and “Paranormal Activity 2” look to mutilate the competition.
Paramount Pictures about to get very Paranormal with the top two slots at the weekend box office.
Bristol Palin wasn't even in the bottom two!
Hollywood's first female animated director is no longer part of Pixar.
This movie is so sexy and handsome it might explode. Woo!
He tries, at least.
God love 'em.
She's in it to win it.
This is just the beginning for Sony’s “The Social Network” as the David Fincher film earned a solid $23 million in its opening weekend and will now build upon solid word-of-mouth and Oscar buzz to eventually reach the $100 million mark in domestic revenue.
With Oscar buzz, critical raves and over 500 million members who use Facebook on a daily basis, David Fincher’s 'The Social Network' is set for a solid debut this weekend.
Adam Scott plus Jon Hamm plus Kristen Wiig? This is the kind of math I like.
Screen legend Tony Curtis has died.
Catch a peek of what's rapidly emerging as the odds-on favorite for Best Picture.
I just can't place it...
Amy Poehler is one of her mom friends.
Now Gavin Hood is supposed to direct the film, but don't hold your breath though. No really, don't.
Burton casts a few of his friends for his new stop motion movie.
Could a Justice League movie be in the works?
The sexy redhead stars with Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan in the upcoming action flick.
The Burn Notice star wants to create a scary film with famous horror actors of the past 30 years.
Takers may be a veritable who’s who of…who cares?
Daily Box Office Rally for Thursday, August 26 - After an incredible 14 day run, 'The Expendables' is likely to enjoy its last day at number one as newcomers hit theatres this weekend.
But why is Carrell working with the writers of 'Snow Dogs'?
Stallone, Roberts, and Ferrell remained the big names at the box office Wednesday, as 'The Expendables' cleared $70 Million - Daily Box Office Rally, August 25
The opening of 'Piranha 3D' & 'Nanny McPhee' couldn't unseat Stallone and Roberts at the box office - Daily Box Office Rally, Monday August 23
The introduction of five new wide release openers created a box office mash up at the nation's theatres this weekend. Insanity reigns as a tight group of films fell in behind “The Expendables” and made this one of the toughest weekends to call ever!
On Friday one of the tightest races at the box office ever in as "The Expendables" and "Vampires Suck" lead the weekend.
Terry Crews goes shirtless when 'The Expendables' ring the opening bell on Wall St.
Finally, a movie that'll do really well this summer.
Three Lessons I Learned From 'The Last Airbender'
Peter casts a sci-fi superband ensemble.
What films will look like if 'The Expendables' approach to casting becomes the standard.
Ben Stiller has explained the 10-year delay on the 'Zoolander' sequel -- he found it too painful to revisit the film following the suicide of the screenwriter behind the hit character.
Oscar winner Kate Winslet has split from her director husband Sam Mendes after almost seven years of marriage.
Robert De Niro is the frontrunner to portray football great Vince Lombardi in a new sports movie.
Sylvester Stallone's epic actioner and Julia Roberts' rom-com travelogue stay ahead of the competition once again - Daily Box Office Rally, Tuesday August 17
Old-school actioner 'The Expendables' ruled the B.O. Monday with $3.9M; Roberts' 'Eat Pray Love' 2nd with $3M - Daily Box Office Rally, Monday August 16
Its looks like the dudes beat the chicks as the stars of Lionsgate’s “The Expendables” told their audience to stop being girlie men and head to theatres this weekend, while Julia Roberts may have the last laugh with “Eat Pray Love” and “Scott Pilgrim” searches for a dance partner.
On Friday Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Mickey Rourke and Steve Austin topped the box office with a gross of around $13.5 million as “The Expendables” took on other newcomers and "The Other Guys."
Laremy predicts a scary future where we'll see Vin Diesel and Steven Seagal in Expendables 2
Friday the 13th will bring good luck to the movie industry as “The Expendables” will wreak havoc at this weekend's box office.
Bizarre headgear, racy lingerie, sequins galore, and sky-high platforms.
Win an explosive prize pack!
Brian Salisbury makes a powerful case for Stallone's explosive new action film.
Sony’s “The Other Guys” gives Will Ferrell his second biggest opening weekend ever with a bigger than expected $35.5 million as Warner Bros.’ “Inception” continues strong in its fourth weekend of release and Disney’s “Step Up 3-D” draws the younger crowd.
William Petersen has joined the cast of Tony Kaye’s indie drama 'Detachment.'
Not by crashing the servers with sheer manliness, unfortunately.
Now that he's helped spirit away Jack Shephard, 'Lost' executive producer (and director of the finale among other eps) Jack Bender is reportedly thisclose to signing on to direct another iconic/fictional Jack.
Warner Bros.' "Inception" has been the number one film every day since the day it opened and again presents a formidable road block to the newcomers’ shot at the top spot. However, "Dinner For Schmucks" looks to pose a major challenge for the top spot.
'Charlie St. Cloud' star Amanda Crew reveals what made her hot for Zac.
Have we really lost another Disney starlet?
Her ex-lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley says they'll reduce the sentence if they apply some of the time she spent in jail previously to her current sentence.
Christina Hendricks prepares us for the third season of 'Mad Men' and shows us the Barbie doll that was inspired by her character.
Stallone and his fellow action stars describe a tough, painful shoot
Zach told Jimmy Fallon how he doesn't appreciate how the show negatively portrays Jersey.
Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko are producing a sequel to their Nickelodeon hit.
Your favorite celebs and their bikini bods!
Sadly, she won't be working on the sequel despite having a great time on the first
The mysterious and much-anticipated “Inception” from Warner Bros. tops the weekend box office chart as expected while Universal’s “Despicable Me” crosses the $100 million mark with a strong second weekend.
The unlikely trio joins Justin Timberlake's new rom-com
It's that time of year when celebrities try to figure out how to stay fashionable in the summer heat.
Universal’s animated “Despicable Me” has an impressive debut while Summit’s “Eclipse” holds well and Fox’s “Predators” does solid R-rated business.
Whoopi defended Mel Gibson on The View this morning
This weekend's box office numbers, revealed
Will those plans include making a film that isn't terrible?
As expected Summit Entertainment’s “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” tops the Fourth-of-July box-office while Paramount’s “The Last Airbender” has a stronger-than-expected debut.
An endorsement for the new Spider-Man, the state of animation and more!
A very happy Fourth-of-July at the Box office in store for Vampires and Werewolves everywhere and a weekend that will redefine the perception of how the Summer of 2010 has performed thus far.
Actor approached screenwriter Callie Khouri to work on the project
On Tuesday, CNN President Jonathan Klein informed employees that Larry King would announce his decision to leave 'Larry King Live' on yesterday's show after 25 years.
Toys rule the Box Office again as “Toy Story 3” continues to wow a worldwide audience while Adam Sandler proves he is still a major box-office force with Sony’s “Grown Ups”...
It took the eighties to save the box office in 2010 as Sony’s “The Karate Kid” and Fox’s “The A-Team” lead the first solid weekend in a month at the nation’s theatres.....
Paramount/DWA’s “Shrek Forever After” tops the chart for the third consecutive week as overall box office hits a speed bump.....
Get ready for a post-Memorial weekend pileup at the nation’s theaters as four brand new wide release openers debut.....
Paramount/DWA’s “Shrek Forever After” proves that families rule on Memorial Weekend.....
A little pre-weekend "Sex" as the ladies of "Sex and the City" follow up on the hugely successful 2008 big-screen installment of the beloved HBO series.....
Paramount/DWA’s “Shrek Forever After” continues the franchise’s tradition with a number one debut, but came in on the low end of expectations.....
Paramount/DWA's "Shrek Forever After" looks to keep the venerable franchise’s perfect track record alive with another number one debut.....
Paramount/Marvel’s “Iron Man 2” tops the chart for the second consecutive weekend, while Universal/Relativity Media’s “Robin Hood” took the worldwide crown with $111.1 million.....
The second official weekend of the summer is upon us as three wide release newcomers hit the marketplace and have to contend with.....
The summer movie season of 2010 kicks off in high style as Paramount/Marvel’s “Iron Man 2” posts the fifth biggest opening weekend of all-time.....
Disney and Pixar do it again topping the box office chart for the eleventh straight time and posting the second biggest animated opening ever.....
Can 'The Last Airbender' put M. Night Shyamalan back in our good graces?
With the Oscars still months and months away, The Hollywood Reporter has nonetheless turned its attention to the contenders -- or rather the lack thereof -- that have emerged from the first half of the year.
Ron Howard and Brian Grazer are set to produce the film for the noir fantasy graphic novel.
Miley Cyrus is attached to an adaptation of Lisa McMann's young-adult paranormal thriller novel 'Wake.'
Up-and-coming German-Irish actor has got a choice to make
Director is out of 'Oz' but on board for a staged version of 'Chocolate Factory' and more
Studio buys rights to bring popular video game 'Mass Effect' to the big screen.
Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes has reportedly been commissioned by Apple to shoot promos for the upcoming fourth-generation iPhone. Sorry -- the rumored upcoming fourth-generation iPhone.
With little competition in the family freindly space, the green guy knocks Iron Man from top spot
Stylist Patricia Field spent $10 million on clothes for Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha
Actress broke racial barriers in the Golden Age of Hollywood
Fans will get even more footage of ABC's groundbreaking drama's series finale
Sam Mendes has become the frontrunner to direct 'Oz the Great and Powerful,' with Robert Downey Jr. said to be circling the Wizard role.
Sam Mendes has become the frontrunner to direct 'Oz the Great and Powerful.'
Laurence Fishburne will extend his run on 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' with a commitment through the 2010-11 season.
Tween-age star of big-budget Paramount flick lines up next role in Favreau's new film
Mel Gibson and the mother of his five-month-old baby have reportedly split after dating for just over a year.
Bullets, Broads and Blood - Stallone's action orgy has it all!
IESB is reporting that Will Smith is locked in for a sequel to his breakout hit 'Independence Day' -- along with a third in the series.
Guns, guns, and more guns. Plus a few knives.
Academy Award nominees Jeff Bridges, Mo'Nique, Gabourey Sidibe and Woody Harrelson got their Oscars weekend off to a great start in Los Angeles on Friday night by picking up top acting prizes at the 25th annual Independent Spirit Awards.
Justin Timberlake has signed on to star opposite his former girlfriend, Cameron Diaz, in Columbia Pictures' romantic comedy 'Bad Teacher.'
Bosses at the U.K.'s biggest cinema chain have reversed a boycott against Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland' after negotiations with Disney.
When Jay Leno returns to 'The Tonight Show' next month, it'll be with a show in transition: John Melendez will not return to announcing while bandleader Kevin Eubanks is looking for the exit door.
Jessica Alba has spoken out in defense of Lindsay Lohan just months after the troubled actress was accused of kissing her husband in a nightclub -- calling the rumors "ridiculous lies."
Hugh Jackman will join Jeon Ji-Hyunand and Li Bingbing in director Wayne Wang's 'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan,' the trades report.
Irish actor Stuart Townsend has quit superhero blockbuster Thor just days before the movie was set to start shooting.
Jonathan Levine has come on to direct Mandate Pictures' now untitled cancer comedy, which will star James McAvoy and Seth Rogen. Also joining the film is Anna Kendrick, a Golden Globe nominee for her turn in 'Up in the Air.'
The 'American Beauty' and 'Revolutionary Road' helmer is reportedly in talks to direct the 23rd film of the storied action franchise.
'Flight of the Conchords' stars Jemaine Clement and Bret Mckenzie have disappointed fans after announcing that their hit show is over.
Jennifer Aniston is in talks for Columbia's romantic comedy 'Pretend Wife,' a project being developed as an Adam Sandler vehicle.
James Cameron's 'Avatar' could be a shoo-in for a handful of Golden Globe nominations.
'Precious,' 'The Last Station' and '(500) Days of Summer' lead the Best Film nominations for the 25th Independent Spirit Awards.
Oprah Winfrey will end her hit talk show in 2011, according to a leaked announcement.
Is there another 'Independence Day' in the offing?
The list of Best Animated Feature contenders for the next Academy Awards was unveiled on Wednesday – and 'Up' made the cut!
Quentin Tarantino is a huge Jane Campion fan -- who’da thunk it?!
George Clooney is eyeing a lead role in Alexander Payne's family dramedy 'The Descendants,' for Fox Searchlight.
The makers of Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' documentary decided to exclude any mention of the King of Pop's death in the concert-rehearsal movie to spare the star's children the pain of reliving the tragedy.
Lindsay Lohan has had her probation for a 2007 arrest extended by a year to allow the actress more time to complete an alcohol education program.
Check out the explosive first trailer for Sylvester Stallone's The Expendables
Courteney Cox is baffled by recent reports that a 'Friends' movie is in the pipeline, insisting she knows nothing of plans to reunite the hit sitcom's cast.
Former 'Friends' star Matt LeBlanc is hoping to make TV audiences laugh again with a new comedy -- three years after the actor's spinoff series flopped.
Newly appointed 'American Idol' judge Ellen DeGeneres has taken a swipe at her critics -- insisting she'll be a "great" addition to the hit talent contest.
Variety has confirmed a rumor floated by the Scriptshadow blog earlier this month: Columbia Pictures and director David Fincher have set the core cast for the so-called Facebook movie, 'The Social Network.'
Director Michael Bay has been forced to defend Megan Fox, after a number of crew members working on 'Transformers' branded the actress "dumb" and "ungracious."
As the fall festival season swings into full gear with the opening of the Toronto Film Festival, Venice humming along and Telluride wrapping, another festival is heading into the home stretch on the Normandy shores here in Deauville, France.
Adam 'DJ AM' Goldstein's famous friends have taken to the Internet to register their shock and grief, following reports of his death.
Hollywood bosses have stepped in to silence speculation about the next Batman movie -- insisting there isn't even a script yet for the superhero sequel.
Dane Cook has refused to apologize for poking fun at Vanessa Hudgens' nude-photo scandal at the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Actor Seth Rogen has waged war on the creator of 'Entourage' after his looks were mocked on the hit TV show.
New Moon leads Robert Pattison and Kristen Stewart will reportedly reunite in San Diego on June 23 for Comic-Con.
Reverend Al Sharpton has defended Michael Jackson's family for allowing the star's daughter Paris to speak at his funeral - because it gave her a chance to vindicate her father.
Naturally, the King of Pop's memorial service would attract A-list attendees.
Specific plans for Michael Jackson’s memorial service were announced at a press conference on Friday, and those who spoke made it clear that this will be an unprecedented ordeal, even by Los Angeles standards.
Oscar winner Karl Malden has died at his home in Brentwood, California, three years shy of his 100th birthday.
Lindsay Lohan received a present she won't forget -- she was paid a staggering $70,000 to host her own birthday bash.
Disney star Miley Cyrus will quit her role as Hannah Montana when the show's fourth season ends next year.
Paris Hilton's ex-boyfriend Doug Reinhardt has finally acknowledged that he's been dumped -- two days after the socialite announced their split to the press.
Jennifer Aniston has slammed American tabloid reports claiming she enjoyed a secret rendezvous with her ex-husband Brad Pitt.
Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriend Kendra Wilkinson is expecting her first child with fiance Hank Baskett.
Ben Stiller's Hollywood pals Robert De Niro, Owen Wilson and Dustin Hoffman have all denied that they snubbed the star at the recent MTV Movie Awards -- after none of them were available to present the actor with his lifetime achievement award.
Tragic actress Natasha Richardson set aside over $200,000 in her will to help friends and her designer sister battle tough times.
Mel Gibson's girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva is pregnant with the couple's first child, according to Internet reports.
Ellen DeGeneres will get the chance to defend her title as America's favorite TV personality after scooping two nominations for this year's Daytime Emmy Awards.
This weekend, there is one for the girls at America’s multiplexes as Warner Bros rolls out the long-awaited Sex and the City movie.
“A real movie.” That’s the phrase that one of my industry sources used to describe Eagle Eye (Dreamworks/Paramount), which debuts this Friday at 3,500 or so locations and on more than 4,500 screens. The movie reunites Hollywood’s hottest young star, Shia LaBeouf, with his director from the surprise hit Disturbia, DJ Caruso, and industry tracking is pointing toward a spectacular opening.
Mia Farrow has ended her fast after 12 days -- since doctors told her she was risking her health if she continued.
Hollywood star Tom Hanks is baffled by the criticism his new film Angels & Demons has attracted from leading Roman Catholics -- because he insists there is "nothing sacrilegious" about the murder mystery.
Australian actor Hugh Jackman has come to the defense of Madonna -- praising the pop superstar for her efforts to adopt a second child from Malawi.
Reality TV star Lauren Conrad has landed a new acting role -- as the girlfriend of a dog on hit animated comedy Family Guy.
Filmmaker Ron Howard has reached out to the Catholic Church before the release of his controversial movie Angels & Demons -- insisting even the most devout believers will enjoy the film.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers will end his reign as Henry VIII on TV series The Tudors next year -- network bosses have picked up the show for its fourth and final season.
Singer/actress Miley Cyrus celebrated the success of Hannah Montana: The Movie by reuniting with her ex-boyfriend, rocker Nick Jonas, on Saturday.
Brittany Murphy is to play Mickey Rourke's girlfriend in Sylvester Stallone's new all-star action film The Expendables.
Liam Neeson is set to bounce back after the shocking death of his wife Natasha Richardson by starring opposite longtime friend Ralph Fiennes in the Clash of the Titans remake.
Chris Rock is planning to end the TV show based on his early life after four seasons.
Lindsay Lohan has accused ex-girlfriend Samantha Ronson's friends of conspiring to end the couple's relationship.
Actor Ethan Hawke's Kris Kristofferson tribute in the new issue of Rolling Stone magazine has been attacked again -- by the country star himself.
Tobey Maguire is eager to get in the driving seat of his forthcoming film -- he's signed up to play a racecar driver on the big screen.
Charlie Sheen's baby twin sons have helped to heal the rift between the actor and his ex-wife Denise Richards.
Sylvester Stallone was stunned when he asked his Tango & Cash co-star Kurt Russell to appear in his forthcoming movie The Expendables - after the actor's agent ordered him to make the request by formal letter.
Rapper Kanye West is set to appear as a hip-hop wannabe on Family Guy spin-off The Cleveland Show.
Actor-turned-rapper Joaquin Phoenix had to be restrained by a security guard at a gig in Florida -- after he launched himself at a heckler in the audience.
Shocking new photos of Patrick Swayze show the actor gaunt and frail, with friends fearing he is "close to the end" of his cancer battle.
Rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs had to defend his decision to let Chris Brown and Rihanna use his Miami, Florida home to repair their shattered romance on national TV in America on Tuesday.
Actor Vince Vaughn is to marry his Canadian girlfriend Kyla Weber after proposing to her on St. Valentine's Day.
Hugh Hefner's former girlfriend Holly Madison has ended her brief romance with illusionist Criss Angel.
Umm, no? Duh! But, he has signed on join the cast of The Expendables to be directed by Sylvester Stallone, reports EmpireMovies.com.
Amy Poehler signed off for the last time from 'SNL's' Weekend News Update with an emotional goodbye speech.
Keira Knightley, Eva Mendes, Sam Worthington and Guillaume Canet are set to star in Last Night, the feature directing debut of Massy Tadjedin. Tadjedin, who also wrote the screenplay for The Jacket, wrote the Night script.
The upcoming three-day will be much easier to call than the three-day photo finish between Burn After Reading (Focus), Tyler Perry’s The Family That Preys (Lionsgate) and Righteous Kill (Overture). The near-certain winner, according to industry tracking and conversations with multiple sources, will be Neil LaBute’s Lakeview Terrace (Sony).
Top quotes from "Weekend Update" on Saturday Night Live's season premiere...
Coming off of the worst weekend at the box office since September 2003, the movie business could use a needle of adrenaline to the heart (a la Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction) and, although business will improve, there is probably no stealth blockbuster in the cards this weekend.
Gold Derby’s Tom O’Neil writes from the Toronto Film Festival that although several Oscar contenders are absent from the Great White North this year, some in town are positioned as awards-season favorites while others have stumbled out of the gate.
The first weekend after Labor Day is traditionally, one of, if not the, slowest movie weekend of the year. But this year, business is even worse than expected.
MANDATORY VIEWING OF THE WEEK (UNLESS YOU HATE BILL MAHER) Real Time with Bill Maher (Season Premiere) -- 11/10c on HBO
I am putting my money on a third consecutive weekend win for Tropic Thunder (Dreamworks/Paramount) with another excellent hold.
We recently picked 10 car chases we thought were pretty darn memorable but according to our readers, we may have missed a few key ones (yes, we gasp! forgot Bullitt). And so, to those adrenaline junkies who are keeping score, here are 10 MORE car chases we neglected to include (and yes, Bullitt is there):
The Death Race (Universal) vs. Tropic Thunder (Dreamworks/Paramount) weekend battle I was expecting has not materialized. Instead, Anna Faris as The House Bunny (Sony) has managed an upside surprise with a well-above-expectations $5.9M on Friday. Industry tracking pointed toward a strong opening for the Jason Statham action picture and something softer for the PG-13 comedy Bunny, but that audience research does not always pan out.
The Cheetah Girls One World -- 8/7c on Disney
There are four new wide releases this week, but only of them is likely to top $10M for the traditional three-day weekend. The Jason Statham vehicle Death Race (Universal) seems to be getting some traction in industry tracking, although a huge breakout opening is unlikely.
When Oprah Winfrey backs a literary campaign it typically lands the book on the The New York Times Best Seller List—imagine what her endorsement would do for a Presidential campaign.
The Dark Knight (Warner Bros) has met his match. Brendan Fraser’s The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (Universal) has scored an excellent $16.5M opening day.
Hollywood.com met up with Fraser in L.A. to find out what it was like reprising the role of O’Connell in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, working with a new leading lady Maria Bello and more.
Brendan Fraser and the long-awaited return of The Mummy franchise will likely unseat mega-hit The Dark Knight (Warner Bros) this weekend.
By Monday morning, The Dark Knight (Warner Bros) will likely be the No. 1 movie of 2008. Even the rosiest of forecasts could not have anticipated that the Christopher Nolan-directed Batman Begins sequel would surpass Marvel’s Iron Man (Paramount) and Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones & The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull (Paramount) in only 10 days, but it appears that the dark superhero/crime thriller hybrid will do just that
There is no question about which film will be No. 1 at America’s multiplexes this weekend. The Dark Knight (Warner Bros) is posting unprecedented weekday grosses with $24.5M on Monday and $20.9M Tuesday, and it will easily win the upcoming three-day.
Sunday was even stronger-than-expected for The Dark Knight (Warner Bros) with an astounding $43M or so.
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.
Not much change in my weekend predictions from Monday’s early preview. Virtually everyone I talk to has Steve Carell’s Get Smart (Warner Bros) at $35M or so. If the number holds, it will be an excellent start, becoming Carell’s all-time best live action opening as an above-the-title star. His best to-date is last summer’s Evan Alimighty, which managed just $31.2M.
Hollywood is destined for one big hit this weekend and one monumental miss. Marvel Studios is about to demonstrate that Iron Man (Paramount) was no fluke while M. Night Shyamalan’s career seems headed for another disaster of mythic proportions.
According to studio sources, Get Smart (Warner Bros) has the early edge on The Love Guru (Paramount) in industry tracking in next Friday's battle of big studio comedies.
Adam Sandler’s You Don’t Mess with the Zohan (Sony) is aimed squarely at young males, while Kung Fu Panda--the new family-friendly animated pic from Dreamworks--would need to score big in this quadrant to break out in a monstrous way.
The summer blockbuster season moves into full swing this weekend with two sure-fire hits. Dreamworks/Paramount unleashes Kung Fu Panda, and Adam Sandler returns in another of his PG-13-rated, broad comedies You Don’t Mess with the Zohan (Sony). Early industry tracking indicates that both of these titles are on very solid ground.
Sex and the City (Warner Bros), which enjoyed a meteoric $27M in sales in its first 24 hours, had a much quieter Saturday. At least 25 percent quieter. It looks like Sunday could add at least $14M for a truly remarkable $60M opening weekend.
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.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: There is no mystery about which film will win the weekend. It is more a question of how high the new Narnia saga Prince Caspian can fly.
Iron Man (Paramount) is the almost certain winner at America’s multiplexes this weekend, and it has been well-reported that Speed Racer (Warner Bros.) will have an uphill drive. This should probably not come as a surprise, and it may have less to do with the movie than its release date.
Don't bet the house on Horton, says today’s Hollywood Reporter. Only an exceptional third-session hold by Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! would see it score a hat trick atop the box office and though none of the four wide openers this weekend appears to be a sure shot to hit No. 1, Sony's card-counting drama 21 is a strong lead candidate.
This weekend sees Roland Emmerich’s 10,000 BC enter theaters in the same frame that last year saw 300 pull in a $70.9 million weekend. Estimates for BC are that it will hit somewhere between $30 and $40 million.
Charlize Theron has ended speculation she is set to wed her long-term love Stuart Townsend, insisting they will never marry.
Hit sitcom Friends is definitely making a comeback, according to guest star Kathleen Turner.
Actor Charlie Sheen has paid tribute to old pal Chris Penn, who was found dead in his Los Angeles apartment on Tuesday--calling him the "best friend a guy could ever hope for".
Latest: Producers of the hit show Friends have hit out at claims the six stars are set for a money-spinning reunion.
Bosses at cable channel E! are standing by controversial fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi after he was publicly criticized for risqué acts and comments at the Golden Globe Awards last week.
Brad Pitt sealed his love for Angelina Jolie by giving her a token ring he bought in the Dominican Republic for just $48.
Socialite Paris Hilton and her friends have come up with secret signals to help each other escape when they're trapped talking to less than desirable lotharios.
Chat-show host Oprah Winfrey has defended author James Frey over allegations his autobiographical account of drug addiction, A Million Little Pieces, is greatly exaggerated.
Lou Rawls, the velvet-voiced singer best known for his classic tune "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine," died Jan. 6 of cancer, The Associated Press reports. He was 72.
Actor Jonathan Rhys-Meyers has rubbished newspaper reports he beat up his teenage girlfriend Reena Hammer, claiming no punches were thrown.
Steven Spielberg's new movie Munich has been endorsed by the widows of two of the Israeli competitors killed by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Olympic Games.
Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Balboa character has a new ladylove in the shape of Irish thespian Geraldine Hughes.
Jake Gyllenhaal struggled to enjoy filming new movie Brokeback Mountain, because of director Ang Lee's cold and distant work manner.
Spider-Man star Tobey Maguire is reportedly planning to propose to his girlfriend of two years, Jennifer Meyer.
Sean Penn, Jamie Foxx, Danny Glover and rapper Snoop Dogg are among the thousands of mourners expected to turn out for the funeral of executed former gang leader Stanley 'Tookie' Williams early next week.
Irish heartthrob Colin Farrell is currently being treated for exhaustion and dependency on prescription medication, according to his publicist.
Hollywood heart-throb Matt Damon is now a married man, after exchanging wedding vows with Luciana Barroso during a private ceremony Dec. 9.
Jennifer Lopez has sent her ex-fiancé Ben Affleck and his wife Jennifer Garner a gift basket to celebrate the birth of their baby daughter.
Actor-environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio is again doing his part to educate the masses on the problems facing the environment by producing and narrating 11th Hour, a feature-length documentary about our planet's battered ecosystems.
Roseanne Barr has announced that the world will end in July.
Actress Wendie Jo Sperber has lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 46.
It was a maverick kind of morning as the nominations for the 2006 Independent Spirit Awards were announced, honoring some of this year’s most affecting, avant garde and anti-studio independent film offerings.
Rod Stewart's socialite daughter Kimberly Stewart has ended her 11-day engagement to reality TV star Talan Torriero, after realizing it was "too soon" to make such a serious commitment after less than two months of dating.
Hot Hollywood couple Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend are planning to wed the day it becomes legal for gays and lesbians to wed across America.
American Pie star Chris Klein has hinted at why Katie Holmes ended their engagement at the beginning of the year and found love with Tom Cruise—he has a mean streak.
The Academy followed up its announcement regarding the Best Documentary contenders with the 10 films that will contend for the Animated Feature Oscar.
The tears flowed when supermodels Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks came together to end their 15-year feud on TV Friday night as the retiring Victoria's Secret stunner confronted the Brit with allegations she terrorized her.
Irish actor Stuart Townsend's hopes of becoming a US TV star have been dashed--his new drama series has reportedly been axed.
Trimspa defends Anna Nicole Smith, David Lee Roth training as paramedic, Polanski wants to sue magazine from abroad, more...
Jennifer Aniston and Oprah Winfrey have become "good" friends after the talk-show host helped the actress tackle her divorce from Brad Pitt on television.
Michael Moore posts election reaction, rape suspect appears on TV's "Blind Date," Judge in Jackson case won't remove prosecutor, more...
Shamed ice-skater Tonya Harding's 'boyfriend' has been arrested after a fight between the couple at her home in Washington State on Sunday.
Liv Tyler has baby boy, Whitney Houston rams Porsche into bus, Anderson gets naked for anti-fur campaign, more...
"Jeopardy!" whiz ends 74-game streak, Sheryl Crow stalker acquitted, CBS takes November sweeps, more...
Nominations for the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards were announced this morning, including nominations for best feature for Baadasssss!, Kinsey, Maria Full of Grace, Primer, and Sideways.
Paramount head Sherry Lansing leaving, Brosnan recommends Farrell replace him as 007, rapper Wyclef Jean goes to Haiti to stop violence, more...
Billy Joel weds again, Britney Spears buys Malibu abode, "SNL" unveils all-female "Weekend Update," more...
Beyonce enters fashion world with her own clothing line, "Jeopardy" champ's reign may have ended, Pam Anderson lends image to help chickens, more…
Bacall says Kidman is no screen legend, Spike Lee doesn't hold grudge against Wenders, Jackson acknowledges settling past claims, more...
Clint Eastwood settles a libel suit against a biographer, Kilborn says goodnight to his late-night talker, Fred Savage marries childhood friend. Plus: a Roy Horn update.
Julia Child, known to millions as "The French Chef'' died in her sleep today, two days short of her 92nd birthday.
CBS defends firing CSI stars, Shyamalan documentary a hoax, Superman finds director, more...
Britney Spears gets engaged to dancer/boyfriend, Broadway actors decide to keep working despite union contract disputes with producers, and Ashton Kutcher endorses a new clothing line. Plus Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard sell their estate, Bob Barker makes Hall of Fame and Jewel joins new music label.
Friends star Courteney Cox-Arquette and her actor husband David Arquette welcomed their first child, a girl named Coco, Sunday in Los Angeles, People magazine reported. Others in the headlines include Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, James Brown, Anna Nicole Smith and Rush Limbaugh.
American singing legend Ray Charles has died at the age of 73.
Most moviegoers' mission Memorial Day weekend will be to see Paramount's "Mission: Impossible 2." The PG-13-rated action adventure sequel -- known for short as "M:I-2" -- got off to a flying start with its Wednesday opening to $12.5 million at a record-setting 3,653 theaters ($3,422 per theater). "It's a 37% first choice in the tracking," an insider points out, predicting blockbuster business for the long holiday weekend. Looking back, he adds, the original "Mission" was a 27% first choice when it opened, and last year's "Star Wars: Episode One -- The Phantom Menace" was a 43% first choice. "M:I-2's" Wednesday gross compares very favorably to the original "Mission: Impossible's" opening day total of $11.8 million for Wed., May 22, 1996, at 3,012 theaters ($3,918 per theater). That gross actually included pre-opening Tuesday night preview showings as well
Jennifer Aniston, Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen Labeled "Most Beautiful"; Donald Trump Proposes to Girlfriend; Britney Spears' Stalker Arrested Tom Hanks Brad Pitt Halle Berry Keanu Reeves Paris Hilton Tom Sizemore
Halle Berry Files for Divorce, Michael Jackson Personally Terminated Lead Attorneys, Godsend Web Site Causes Stir Roman Polanski Howard Stern Cate Blanchett
News, April 9: Billy Bob Thornton's Girlfriend Pregnant, Robert Rodriguez Quits DGA, Howard Stern Dumped for Good After FCC Fine James Brown Michael Jackson Madonna Eric Clapton Avril Lavigne
News, Mar. 8: David Crosby Arrested, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Hits Video Stores in May, Arnold Schwarzenegger Takes a Fitness Weekend Lost in Translation Matthew McConaughey Terrence Malick Benicio Del Toro Colin Farrell
News, Mar. 3: Roy Horn Walks Again, Michael Jackson Records and Video Seized, Neil Simon Gets Kidney Donation From Friend Nikki Reed John Singleton
Believe it or not, the Oscars weren't the only awards show to take place over the weekend. The Razzie Awards, which "honor" the worst films of the year, were handed out Saturday night in a conference room at a Sheraton hotel in Santa Monica, Calif. Also: Kevin Costner Mel Gibson Michael Jackson Independent Spirit Awards Sofia Coppola Martha Stewart R Kelly MTV Presents Britney Spears Onyx Hotel Tour 2004 John Kerry Howard Stern
Two men whom Jesse Friedman pleaded guilty to sexually abusing as boys have written an open letter to Academy Awards voters, speaking out against the Oscar-nominated documentary, Capturing the Friedmans. Also: Laura Bush The Passion of the Christ Lindsay Lohan Hilary Duff Conan O'Brien Guns N' Roses Marilyn Manson The Jim Henson Co. Mackenzie Phillips The Jacket
ABC's decision to impose a five-second tape delay on the Feb. 29 Oscar telecast isn't sitting well with Frank Pierson, the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Also: Rick Dees Reba McEntire China Grill Management Rocco DiSpirito The Restaurant Make Me Cool Michael Powell Woody Harrelson The Simpson Matt Groening James L Brooks Justin Timberlake Catherine Zeta-Jones Ocean's Twelve
Michael Jackson's supposed spiritual adviser came to the defense today of the entertainer a magazine reports gave children "Jesus juice" and "Jesus blood"--white and red wine--in Coke cans.
News, Jan. 21: No Pope Endorsement For Gibson Film, Frances McDormand To Head Berlin Jury, Dan Rather Treated For Skin Cancer, more...
High-powered producer Ray Stark--who helped bring to the screen such films as Funny Girl, Night of the Iguana, The Goodbye Girl and Steel Magnolias--died Saturday, his publicist said.
Just weeks after MTV cancelled it hit hidden-camera show Punk'd, the network announced it was launching a new series starring, once again, Ashton Kutcher. Also: Ozzy Osbourne Rosie O'Donnell James Gandolfini Bourne Identity Catch Me if You Can Signs The Wayne Brady Show Michael Jackson Miss Castaway Cole Hauser Bruce Hunt Cave
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association on Wednesday named the quirky dramedy American Splendor best picture of 2003, and The Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson was voted best director.
American Splendor Makes Crix List; Britney Spears on NRA Enemy List; Steve Irwin Defends Bringing Baby to Croc Feeding Clint Eastwoon Mystic River Lost in Translation Bill Murray Charlize Theron Monster Michael Jackson Angelina Jolie
Kate Winslet, Sam Mendes Have Baby; Actor Alan Bates Dies; Southeastern Crix Pick The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Lost in Translation Bill Murray Naomi Watts 21 Grams Pete Townshend Adrien Brody Keira Knightley
News, Dec. 22: Russell Crowe, Wife Have a Baby; Internet Users Still Love Britney Spears 50 Cent, Beyonce Top "Billboard" Year-End Charts Michael Jackson
2004 Independent Spirit Awards Nominees Announced
Michael Jackson is expected to surrender to charges of sexual molestation Thursday.
Rosie O'Donnell Trial on breach of contract ends in stalemate
Ashton Kutcher Plays Dad With Demi Moore Kids, Russell Crowe Readies Himself for Fatherhood, Nicole Kidman Lends Face to Chanel Diana Ross Lord of the Rings Viggo Mortensen Elijah Woods Dominic Monaghan Orlando Bloom Stanley Kubrick The Shining Steven Spielberg Jaws The Exorcist Linda Blair Val Kilmer Wonderland Elvis Presley
Famed Las Vegas magician Roy Horn, the other half of Las Vegas's legendary Siegfried and Roy, was savagely mauled by a white tiger during a performance Friday night at the Mirage hotel-casino.
Actor and activist Martin Sheen, who portrays the fictional Democratic President Josiah Bartlet on NBC's political drama The West Wing, said Saturday he was proud of Canada for not entering the Iraq war. Also: Melissa Etheridge Tammy Lynn Michaels Will Smith Jada Pinkett Smith Sean "P.Diddy" Combs Robert Altman Curtis Hanson DGA Honors DGA Honors Naomi Watts Peter Jackson King Kong Julia Roberts Cate Blanchett Closer Jude Law Natalie Portman Clive Owen
Country Legend Johnny Cash dies at the age of 71.
New Line Cinema announced it re-release extended versions of the first two Lord of the Rings movies worldwide, just two weeks before the Dec. 17 release of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Also: Robert Redford Flavio Peniche Juana The Scorpion Irv Gotti Ruben Studdard Clay Aiken Jamie Lee Curtis Billy Crystal
Fox Searchlight is adding director Danny Boyle's original, darker ending to 1,200 prints of the sci-fi thriller 28 Days Later.
Fans Monday left flowers on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for screen legend Katharine Hepburn. Known for playing strong-willed women on screen and for her off-screen love affair with Spencer Tracy, Hepburn died yesterday at the age of 96.
News, June 27: Kevin Costner Gets Engaged, Pete Townshend Speaks Out on Child Pornography, Music Industry Ads Warn Downloaders
Actor and director Mel Gibson vehemently supports his new film, The Passion, saying it will "inspire not offend" Catholics and Jews.
Singer Justin Timberlake and actor Seann William Scott will co-host the 12th annual MTV Movie Awards. Also: Justin Timberlake Seann William Scott MTV Movie Awards The Matrix Just Shoot Me Tom Brokaw Susan Sarandon Tim Robbins Bob Costas Dustin Hoffman Robert Altman Alan Thicke The Star Agent Cody Banks 2 Kevin Allen Milla Jovovich Resident Evil 2
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston are not building a nursery in their house--yet. Pitt, who has been shooting the Trojan War epic Troy in Malta, told ccess Hollywoodthat while the nursery rumor is a good story, it isn't happening at the moment.
Veteran actor Roger Moore, who played secret agent James Bond in the '70s and '80s, collapsed on stage in New York and was taken to an area hospital on Wednesday. Also: Rodney Dangerfield Gerard Depardieu Pete Townshend Robert Conrad Halle Berry Al Roker Jeremy Piven Mandy Moore Andy Cadiff Playtone Production Tom Hanks Gary Goetzman Bradley Peyton The Spider and the Fly
The Who guitarist Pete Townshnd arrested on suspect child pornography
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
Comedian Ray Romano is dropping hints that the ninth season of his hit CBS comedy Everybody Loves Raymond may be its last. Also: Juliette Lewis Steve Buscemi Rodney Dangerfield Grammys American Music Awards Paul McCartney George Michael David Bowie Avril Lavigne Karen Morley Shane Alen Ladd Alicia Silverstone Scobby-Doo 2
News, April 17: Meg Ryan, Steven Soderbergh To Sit on Cannes Jury, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Home Vid Sales Skyrocket, Marlon Brando Settles Suit With Ex-Girlfriend Britney Spears Christopher Nolan Antwone Fisher
Roman Polanski and Eminem Respond to Oscar Wins; P.Diddy is Back With Ex-Girlfriend; J.K. Rowling Has a Son
Hollywood honored the spirit of independent filmmaking Saturday at the annual Independent Spirit Awards.
Barbara Walters halts Oscar special, Will Smith will not be attending the Academy Awards ceremony.
Roman Polanski's Academy Award nomination yesterday for his Holocaust drama The Pianist has raised questions about whether the internationally renowned filmmaker will show up at the ceremony should he win.
A roundup of the weekend award shows including the Directors Guild of America the Producers Guild of America and the Soul Train Awards
News, Feb. 27: "Buffy" Series Will End, Bruce Willis Stands In for Letterman, White House Criticizes CBS Over Saddam and More…
Celebrities such Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears ditched their hooded parkas Sunday as Park City, Utah's annual Sundance Film Festival came to a close.
Nominations were announced Wednesday for the 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards, also known as the Indie Oscars. Leading the pack with six nominations is Lions Gate Films' Lovely & Amazing, followed by Focus Features' Far From Heaven, which received five nods.
James Stewart gets picked as most snubbed by Oscars in EW's top 100 Oscar-snubbed list for performance in Vertigo. Cary Grant The Philadelphia Story Ingrid BergmanCasablanca Judy Garland The Wizard of Oz Anthony Perkins Psycho; Jeffrey Jones Tom Jones Ethan Hawke Angelina Jolie Michael Jackson Liza Minnelli Scary Movie
Tough-guy actor James Coburn, who overcame a debilitating case of arthritis to win an Academy Award in 1999 for his role as an alcoholic father in "Affliction,'' has died. He was 74.
Nicole Kidman is putting to rest rumors that her marriage to Tom Cruise was a sham. Reuters published experts from an interview with Vanity Fair in which the Australian actress stresses that she and Cruise had a "real marriage" for almost ten years.
News roundup for Oct. 22 - Madonna's galpal Ingrid Cesares sells life rights to DreamWorks. Kurt Cobain Andy Rooney Red Hot Chili Peppers Kid Rock
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
Madonna was voted the greatest woman in music history in the poll conducted by VH1 music channel. Also: Michael Crichton Lauren Lloyd Easy Rider AD Minnie Driver Courtney Love Universal Music Kurt Cobain Nirvana Dave Grohl Krist Novoselic Yoko Ono John Lennon
News roundup for Sept. 26 - Friends might return for another season--or two. Other celebrities include Barry White, Brett Ratner McG Superman Britney Spears Nelly Missy Elliot Ron Howard Kelly Clarkson
Michael Jackson Gary Pudney Jerry Seinfeld Yasmine Bleeth Margot Kidder Robert Blake Dean Riesner Robert Dellinger John Carlen Nicolas Cage Sonny Ice Cube De-Fense Jennifer Love Hewitt Women Rock! Girls & Guitars
On Friday, a California judge dismissed drug charges against actor Robert Downey Jr. and ended his probation. Robert Downey Jr. Nicole Kidman Charlie Sheen Mickey Rourke Gavin Rossdale Red Light Runners Alyssa Milano David Spade Adam Sandler Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star Bernie Mac Damon Wayans Conan O'Brien 54th Annual Emmy Awards Jimmy Fallon MTV Video Music Awards
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
An Irish castle is busily preparing for the wedding of Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills.
Thanks to Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, which held on to the top spot at the box office this weekend, and Spider-Man, which remained in its No. 2 position, overall ticket sales for Memorial Day weekend topped $200 million for the first time.
On Thursday Woody Allen began his day in Manhattan court by suing his longtime producer and friend Jean Doumanian.
The cast of Friends-Courtney Cox Arquette Jennifer Aniston Lisa Kudrow Matthew Perry Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer are entering into the Emmy's lead acting categories
Andie MacDowell Antonio Banderas Rebecca Romijn Stamos Melanie Griffith Roman Polanski Paul Thomas Anderson Adam Sandler Jeremy Irons David Lynch Martin Scorsese Naomi Watts Tilda Swinton Michael Moore
David Schwimmer, who plays Ross on the NBC sitcom Friends, was reportedly hurt after being caught in a brawl.
Independent Movie Theaters Refuse to Book "Clones" Ozzy Osboure Kelly Osbourne BET Awards Gwyneth Paltrow Cynthia Nixon Claudia Schiffer Matthew Vaughn Tom Hamilton Josh Hartnett Wish You Were Here Tyrese Fast and Furious 2 Ben Kingsley Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Quebec James Cameron Dark Angel Fox Jon Wayne Bobbitt Celebrity Boxing Tina Wesson Ray Stricklyn
The Cannes Film Festival announces the contenders for the Palm d'Or award Michael Moore Paul Thomas Anderson Sharon Stone Michelle Yeoh David Lynch Woody Allen
Britney Spears may not be couples skating with Justin Timberlake anymore, but she's whipping it up in a new ad campaign for her Skechers roller skate line
Destinys Child lead singer Beyonce Knowles is gearing up for her feature film debut in Austin Powers in Goldmember but still lacks a boyfriend
Former Beatle Paul McCartney who is currently on his U.S. tour talks about his relationship with Yoko Ono
Singer actress Brandy who has a new marriage a new baby on the way and a new album Full Moon talks about growing up
The West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin said he did not realize the comments he made in The New Yorker magazine about the news coverage of the Bush administration would create such a flap Aaron Sorkin Tom Brokaw Anne Heche Coleman Laffoon Keanu Reeves Elizabeth Taylor Elton John Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham Ted Koppel David Letterman Fox Lost in Space Lost in Space The Time Tunnel Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Land of the Giants Mary McCormack Julie Lydecker CBS Yoko Ono Cindy Crawford Kevin meaney Julia Child Edward Norton Brett Ratner James Whitmore Anthony Hopkins 7th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival Harlan Howard
Friends is coming back for a ninth and last season, ending months of speculation about the future of the show NBC Warner Bros.Television Friends Jennifer Aniston Courtney Cox Arquette Lisa Kudrow Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry David Schwimmer
There is word that Ross Rachel Monica Chandler Phoebe and Joey will stay pals for a ninth season of Friends
Does Calista Flockhart have a crush on Jon Bon Jovi Calista Flockhart Jon Bon Jovi Garry Shandling
Mariah Carey's lawyer said recording companies have already shown interest in the pop diva since speculation of her breakup with EMI surfaced several weeks ago Mariah Carey Al Pacino Sylvester Stallone Winona Ryder Frank Oz Donny and Marie Osmond Caroline Rhea The Rosie O'Donnell Show Dawn Tarnofsky-Ostroff UPN Mision Korian Tamie Grant Hill The Spice Girls Alan Jackson
Bates USA the advertising agency for Wendy's, the third-largest hamburger chain was thrown into disarray Tuesday following the death of its founder Dave Thomas
News Roundup for Dec. 19 Drew Barrymore releases statement about divorce from Tom Green Pamela Anderson Lee still has joint custody with her ex-husband Tommy Lee Courtney Love Winona Ryder Ron Howard A Beautiful Mind Russell Crowe Lord of the Rings In the Bedroom Shrek Emeril Jackass Johnny Knoxville Eminem Kim Basinger Brittany Murphy Steven Spielberg Jaws Planet of the Apes The Sound of Music Hoosiers
Cameron Diaz who plays the possessive jealous lover in Vanilla Sky on her emotional attachment to boys in real life
Latest star sightings, including Britney Spears, Micheal Jackson, Bill Clinton, Mariah Carey, Elton John, etc.
Elizabeth Taylor, Magic Johnson, Will Smith and Carmen Electra were among the celebrities attending Macy's PAssport '01, the 19th annual AIDS fundraiser
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Following is a Quick Take about Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz mentioning the keywords Vanilla Sky Scientology Vanity Fair
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Brad Pitt's appearance on Friends Thursday night produced the show's biggest win yet over the Survivor series on CBS.
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise finally end marriage
Pixar/Disney's Monsters, Inc. is setting the bar high for next week's release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Once again, Friends handily beat Survivor Thursday night, despite a story twist in the reality series that no doubt made for much water-cooler discussions this morning.
George Christy, who since April has been on a paid suspension from the Hollywood Reporter where he worked as its gossip columnist for 26 years, quit the trade paper Wednesday, its rival, Daily Variety, reported today.
British police are reportedly looking into the possibility that props used in the filming of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone that have been sold at sky-high prices on the Internet were stolen from the set.
ABC News has suspended veteran reporter/anchor/commentator Carole Simpson for two weeks following remarks she made to the International Women's Media Foundation on Oct. 16 concerning the anthrax attacks on media targets
CBS's "Survivor: Africa," which scored strongly in its season debut a week ago but didn't quite overtake NBC's "Friends," dropped significantly in its second week, averaging an 11.2 rating and a 17 share for the hour versus a 13.2/19 last week.
Tribute, a new independent rockumentary executive produced by Steven Soderbergh will premiere Nov 3 at the AFI Film Festival in Hollywood The film follows the stories of a handful of tribute bands as they try to live out their rock and roll dreams by recreating rock bands like KISS, Journey, Judas Priest and Queen
NBC's hit sitcom Friends eked ahead of CBS' third edition of Survivor, according to ratings figures issued Friday.
The happiest place on earth is happy to report that an anthrax scare at the theme park turned out to be a ``surgary substance,'' a Disneyland representative said
Reese Schonfeld, one of the founders of CNN and its first president, has torn into current CNN chief Walter Isaacson for refusing to take a stand against rival TV networks who broadcast footage from the Qatar news network Al-Jazeera despite a two-way exclusive deal between CNN and the Arab network.
We have provided numbers where you can find out about loved ones and friends who may have been caught in last Tuesday's horrific events. As well, if you are anxious to help with the relief efforts, we've listed where and how you can contribute
Several reviewers are faulting Serendipity, starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale, for being just the opposite of what the title implies -- a happy accident.
Marlon Brando, the cast of The Sopranos in Michael Jackson video; James Cameron to turn comic book Fathom into a movie; new Willard movie planned; Michael Cimino back in the director's chair; Juliette Lewis will make appearance on Dharma & Greg
Top media executives sounded much like British leaders during the WW II blitz.
Cher pulled few punches Monday in describing her reaction to a wrongful termination lawsuit filed against her by a man who worked on the construction of her Malibu home.
In Thailand, a psychiatrist working for the country's Department of Mental Health, urged TV stations to stop repeating the footage of the attack on the World Trade Center, saying that it was causing stress and shock to many local people.
Fresh from a Sacramento hearing where she complained about the way music companies treat recording acts, Courtney Love was in court in Los Angeles Thursday to defend herself against a Geffen Records lawsuit. The actress who fronts the rock group ``Hole'' allegedly has failed to produce albums promised Geffen in a contract.
Baltimore Sun film critic Michael Sragow said Tuesday that he is was "still in shock" after hearing word that famed critic Pauline Kael had died at her Massachusetts home on Monday at the age of 82.
A popular entertainment website, Zap2it.com, reported Tuesday that Jennifer Aniston has told it that the Friends stars are "gearing up" for final goodbyes at the end of this season.
The national chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality, Roy Innis, has come to the defense of suspended Variety editor Peter Bart.
Following is a TV Rants & Raves column for August 30. Mentioned names and titles are Friends Jennifer Aniston David Schwimmer HBO Band of Brothers Mister Rogers Fred Rogers Sopranos Robert Iler Vincent Pastore Olsen Pokemon Survivor Big Brother II Jeff Varner Alicia Callaway Gervase Peterson Susan Hawk Gary Condit Connie Chung Robert Blake
Sex and the City's Kyle MacLachlan gets engaged to girlfriend Desiree Gruber
A Hollywood man sued for $100 million by Tom Cruise over a French magazine article alleging that he was the actor's lover said Tuesday he is throwing in the legal towel. Chad Slater Nicole Kidman
HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 26, 2001 -- Oscar-nominated actor Russell Crowe fought back against critics who have blamed the poor box office returns of “Proof of Life” on his romance with the film’s co-star, Meg Ryan.At Wednesday’s London premiere of “Proof,” director Taylor Hackford fueled the fire by announcing that their romance had left “an indelible and very destructive effect” on the U.S. release and overpowered the film. “I think Taylor is being impolite, impolitic and imbecilic by saying that," Crowe told reporters during a promotional tour on Saturday. “What we know, personally, is that we put as much effort into the process as possible and are pleased with the outcome.”Surprisingly, Crowe admitted that the action movie was good, but not great. “I think it’s a good movie. Is it a great film and is it going to change your life? No. But not all of them can be,” he said.
China promised Wednesday that by the end of the year it will have shut down some 200 major marketplaces selling bootleg video discs and CDs.
CNN executives gave CBS News officials a tour of CNN headquarters in Atlanta Wednesday as they continued to discuss ways to form a partnership.
Unless the Grinch scares people away from their local cinemas, a new record could be set at the box office Christmas weekend as a half-dozen newly released dramas boasting Academy Award-winning casts will compete with several children's films and other holdovers from previous weeks. In each of the past three years, a new box-office record was set on Christmas weekend, and with the release of films such as Warner Bros.' "Any Given Sunday" starring Al Pacino, Dennis Quaid and Cameron Diaz, Paramount's "The Talented Mr. Ripley" starring Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett and Jude Law, and Universal's "Man on the Moon" with Jim Carrey, industry experts believe movie grosses for Friday through Sunday could surpass $150 million - breaking the Christmas weekend record of $147.5 million set last year, when films such as "Patch Adams," You've Got Mail" and "Stepmom" were hot ite
HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 13, 2000 -- "Meet the Parents" and "Remember the Titans" took the No. 1 and No. 2 spots, respectively, last week. And guess what, the smart bets are that they’ll remain in those positions again this week. "’Meet the Parents’ and 'Remember the Titans' are going to be the top two films again," Brandon Gray of boxofficemojo.com told Hollywood.com. "’Meet’ had a stunning opening. Even if it takes a hit, it is still going to make a sizable amount. The film has the momentum right now, and it’s clearly the top movie." As for "Remember the Titans," Gray predicts that it’ll stick to the runner-up slot again this week for the simple fact that it is a crowd-pleasing film, meaning that it makes people feel all warm and fuzzy. But if you’ve already seen the above two films, there are other choices out there. Here’s a glimpse at the films opening this w
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 3, 2000 -- Don't tell Cameron Diaz about stepped-up airport security. The 27-year-old actress was at a security checkpoint at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday when a thief reportedly made off with her passport and $7,000 in cash. Diaz was putting her belongings through an X-ray machine when the scam took place. The (allegedly) guilty party? The X-ray screener/security guard at the other end of the conveyor belt. The unidentified woman was caught on surveillance tape removing the loot from Diaz's purse, officials said. She was arrested for investigation of grand theft. The purloined items have since been returned to the actress. Diaz's flight destination was unknown. In addition to her cameo appearance at LAX, Diaz currently can be seen playing a football franchise heiress in Oliver Stone's "Any Given Sunday."
HOLLYWOOD, July 21, 2000 -- And you thought that naked guy on "Survivor" was bad. Sources from the Canadian set of Marlon Brando’s new movie "The Score" tell Liz Smith that the pleasantly plump Godfather has taken to arriving for his close-ups naked from the waist down. Yes, nekkid. According to the gossip maven, Brando’s co-stars, among them Angela Bassett, Ed Norton and Robert De Niro, and crew members think that this is Brando’s way of ensuring that he will be filmed only above the shoulders in order to hide his heft. Smith says that Brando has also asked that all his suits be made from the same stretchy velour fabric used for a lounging robe he dons in the film. Some things are really better left unseen.
HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 1, 2000 - Actor David Spade has quite the forgiving heart for a guy who was burglarized and attacked with a stun gun. Spade was attacked by David Warren Malloy, 29, who was once the actor's friend and personal assistant, at the actor's Beverly Hills home Wednesday. Burglary apparently was the motive that led to a struggle between the two friends, followed by Malloy's initial attack with a stun gun. Spade, 36, was able to get free himself from the altercation long enough to call 911. Malloy fled but was later arrested in a L.A. suburb and taken to a hospital, Reuters reports. Police said that Malloy might have been suicidal when he was taken into custody. "David Malloy was a good friend of mine for five years," the "Just Shoot Me" star said in a statement. "I believe he is a good person who is obviously mentally troubled right now. I can only hope
HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 31, 2000 -- Veteran comedian and late-night pioneer Steve Allen died Monday evening at his son Bill's Encino, Calif., home of an apparent heart attack. Allen was 78. The comedian was at his son's home to visit his grandchildren when he passed away in his sleep soon after having dinner. "He said he was a little tired after dinner,'' Bill Allen said. "He went to relax, peacefully, and never reawakened." Allen is best known for creating and hosting the first incarnation of "The Tonight Show" in 1953 as well as starring in "The Steve Allen Show" in 1956 on NBC. As the first host for "Tonight," Allen would typically start the show by playing the piano, usually his own compositions, then walk over to the desk and interview some of Hollywood's biggest stars of the day. He also took part in the show's many skits, including his "Man on the Street Interview
News Roundup: Aug. 15
Defying the downward trend of other entertainment companies, Pixar announced higher-than-expected gains in its second quarter and raised its earnings estimate for the rest of the year.
Actor-director Robert Townsend seeks divorce.
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman attend The Others premiere
HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 19, 2000 -- Monica, Chandler and the rest of the New York urbanite set beware, for the uncivilized, money-mongering tribal-types from "Survivor 2" are aiming to hone into your turf. In a move to nip a piece off the Thursday night pie, CBS has announced that the network will schedule "Survivor: The Australian Outback" -- the sequel to the history-making reality-TV gameshow that brought a naked Richard Hatch into millions of households -- on Thursday night at 8 p.m. starting Feb. 1, smack opposite NBC's comedy tentpole "Friends." The network's maneuver went against the expectation of some industry insiders who thought that CBS would keep the sequel in the original Wednesday, 8 p.m. time slot. 'Friends' But according to CBS, its decision has less to do with curbing the Thursday night dominance of rival network NBC than to breathe life into its wea
"The Wedding Planner" was still living happily ever after in first place this weekend.The PG-13-rated romantic comedy from Columbia Pictures and Intermedia Films continued to show great legs in its second week with a shapely estimated $11.0 million (-19%) at 2,785 theaters (theater count unchanged; $3,950 per theater). Its cume is approximately $28.2 million. "Down 19%. You couldn't hope for better than that," Sony Pictures Entertainment worldwide marketing & distribution president Jeff Blake said Sunday morning."It's turning out absolutely the best you could have possibly hoped for -- number one two weeks in a row and Valentine's weekend coming up and Presidents' holiday after that. We certainly now are believers that we'll be in excess of $50 million (in domestic theaters). This is a very profitable picture for both us and Intermedia." Jere Hausfater, pr
A British version of Survivor completed its first series Wednesday night -- awarding £1 million ($1.43 million) to a 24-year-old policewoman. The U.K. series had received disastrous ratings throughout its run, a complete reversal of "the program's unparalleled success in the United States.
Actress Katharine Hepburn will probably be released by the weekend, Reuters reports.
With DVD rentals becoming increasingly popular, Blockbuster is considering renegotiating its revenue-sharing deals with the major movie studios that have cut the chain's profit margin on cassette rentals, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.
The executive producer of Friends has cautioned TV critics about writing about the upcoming season of the show as if it were a "foregone conclusion" that it will be the last.
"The Grinch" stole the weekend box office with $55 million in very green grosses. Universal and Imagine Entertainment's PG-rated comedy adventure "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" easily evicted "Charlie's Angels" from first place with a record-setting estimated $55.11 million at 3,127 theaters ($17,625 per theater). "Grinch," which is playing on over 4,200 screens, had the highest per-theater average for any film playing in wide or limited release last weekend. "It's the highest non-sequel opener ever," Universal distribution president Nikki Rocco said Sunday morning. "In all-time rankings, it's fifth, including holidays and summer because four others are sequels. It's Universal's biggest non-holiday opening because we have the Number One with 'Lost World.' It's the Number Two November opening ever, behind 'Toy Story 2,' which was the Thanksgiving holid
Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn spent a second night in a Hartford, Conn., hospital recovering from what was described as a minor infection by Hepburn's brother-in-law, The Associated Press reports.
Singer Ani DiFranco was booted off CBS's Late Show with David Letterman after she refused to substitute a more "upbeat" song for one dealing with "white flight" to the suburbs, the Washington Post reported Thursday.
Negotiations between the actors unions and the studios were suspended just mere hours before the actors' current contract expired last night at 12:01 a.m.
Actor James Cromwell was arrested Tuesday during an animal rights protest in Fairfax, Va., that targeted the Wendy's fast food chain, according to The Associated Press.
The 51-year-old Babe star was among five people arrested during the protest urging customers to boycott Wendy's, police said. Cromwell and three officials from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals were arrested after they allegedly refused to leave a Wendy's restaurant, police said. A fifth person was arrested after he allegedly climbed onto the restaurant's roof with a banner.
The hour-long protest, which attracted 350 people, was held to stop Wendy's from "confining sows to stalls so small that the animals cannot turn around and buying chickens with broken bones caused by mishandling," according to a PETA statement.
Cromwell was released five hours later, AP said.
Woody Allen has sent a handwritten note to his former friend and producer Jean Doumanian in an attempt to renew their friendship despite his recent lawsuit and her countersuit.
Four-time Grammy-winning tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson died Saturday of heart failure and emphysema. He was 64.
The mother of Mick Jagger's two-year-old son Lucas, Luciana Morad, was rushed to the hospital last week, suffering from pneumonia, according London's News of the World. Jagger's ex-gal pal, who lives in Rio, was at the airport waiting to fly to London to visit Jagger, when the 31-year-old lingerie model collapsed, clutching her chest. News of the World reports that Jagger has called repeatedly to offer his wishes for a speedy recovery.
Comedy Central has defended its decision to allow the "S" word to be used on South Park 162 times.
A vintage guitar once owned by Jimi Hendrix sold for $87,000 at Bonhams & Brooks auction house in London. Hendrix's onetime girlfriend, Kathy Etchingham, said the rock legend played the Epiphone guitar frequently from 1967 to 1970.
Friends costar David Schwimmer has denied reports that the show will end at the end of the ninth season, as he was quoted as saying recently in British publications.
Friends star David Schwimmer has told an interviewer in France that the cast members of the hit NBC show will not return after next season.
As the 300 guests at the Salon des Ambassadeurs dined on a Mediterranean fish plate with assorted mushrooms, Piper-Heidsieck champagne and a Palme d'Or strawberry delight, the 54th Cannes International Film Festival handed out its top honors Sunday.
Jodie Foster, who bowed out earlier this year as jury president, fulfilled her obligation as the closing ceremony's host. The awards were characterized as oddly conventional, with the 10-member jury sticking to more established filmmakers rather than the fresher talent from the 23 films in competition. In contrast, last year's jury came under fire for giving the top prize - the Palme d'Or - to Lars von Trier's controversial and divisive Dancer in the Dark.
Even if critics slammed the film as a dud, Pearl Harbor managed to capture the record as the second-highest grossing film for a four-day opening, taking in a healthy $75.1 million box office during the Memorial Day weekend. Industry experts had estimated a $100 million opening, but Disney predicted that the three-hour epic would gross between $45 million and $55 million.
The No. 1 spot is still held by The Lost World: Jurassic Park, which earned $92.7 million during the 1997 Memorial Day weekend. In comparison, other films in this Memorial Day league that came close to World were Mission Impossible 2's $56.8 million in 2000 and Star Wars: Episode I's $64.8 in 1999. Even the recently released The Mummy Returns gave these films a run for its money, opening with $68 million--on a regular three-day weekend.
Woody Allen sues friend over lost profits on films.
Though a recent surge in politically based series suggests American viewers are seeking smarter programming, it may also indicate a decrease in our attention spans.
On June 26, 1953, Marilyn Monroe received her star along Hollywood's Walk of Fame. She wrote her name in the wet cement in front of Grumman's Chinese Theater and dotted the "i" in her first name with a rhinestone.
The blonde bombshell had quickly become Hollywood's darling, a legendary movie star, and would soon become one of the biggest silver screen icons of the 20th century.
On Friday, to celebrate what would have been Monroe's 75th birthday, cable network AMC will premiere Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days, a feature-length documentary chronicling the tragic last months in the life of Hollywood's sweetheart.
Bon Jovi will provide the musical entertainment during the second annual Macy's 4th of July parade in New York City. According to the band's official Web site, the band will perform "One Wild Night." The show will feature a celebrity host still to be announced and patriotic readings by such actors as Martin Sheen, Kelsey Grammer, Gary Sinise and Angela Basset, Launch.com reports. The parade will end with the traditional fireworks, which will be displayed over the East River choreographed to music. Macy's 4th of July television special will air live on NBC from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST on July 4. In related news, the band has released a live album, One Wild Night.
The Hollywood Reporter on Friday suspended publication of a celebrity column by George Christy following allegations that he traded mentions in his column for favors from movie producers and that they falsely declared that he worked as an actor in their movies to enable him to qualify for health benefits from the Screen Actors Guild. Christy, who has denied the charges, maintaining that his work simply ended up "on the cutting room floor," told Monday's New York Times, "It's a self-imposed leave of absence so I can straighten this out with SAG. It's a paid leave."
Australian actor Hugh Jackson, who shot to fame last year after starring as Wolverine in The X-Men, to the New York Daily News on his fans' strange behavior: ``I noticed the (restaurant) manager approaching our table, all trembling. He suddenly tore off his shirt, and he had a Wolverine tattoo all over his back and chest. He told me that meeting me had made his millennium and I think he meant it, because he was bathed in sweat.''
John Leguizamo, who plays Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rogue, to W Magazine about receiving inspiration from Sister Wendy, the British nun whose televised lectures on art have become a cult hit:
``I happened to be watching a lot of Sister Wendy right before filming, and I thought, `She has a lisp like he did, and she appreciates art like he did.' So she was my way into the character. And all through the shoot, Baz kept saying, `John, more Sister Wendy! Find her effervescence!''
Now that the major networks have released their fall 2001 schedules, all it takes is a brief glance at the Thursday night brackets to realize this year's hottest rivalry--CBS' Survivor and CSI vs. NBC's Must-See TV lineup--will ignite yet again come October.
CBS appears to be riding a wave of confidence following this season's consistent victory over NBC's Thursday night sitcoms. Survivor scored on average 10 million more viewers than Friends per week, partly due in part to several Friends reruns in March, according to Nielsen Media Research. As a result, the Eye Network is unflinchingly pitting this fall Survivor and CSI against NBC's Friends, Will & Grace, Just Shoot Me and the new sitcom Inside Schwartz.
1. Shrek, DreamWorks, $42347760, ($42,387,348 including figures from limited release in NY and LA from Wednesday);
Vivendi Universal has agreed to buy music portal MP3.com for $372 million in cash and stock, Variety reports. This comes a few scant months after Universal Music Group, wholly owned by parent Vivendi Universal, successfully sued MP3.com in federal court for copyright infringement. This continues a series of Internet acquisitions by Vivendi Universal, which last month bought Emusic.com for $23 million and bought the other 50 percent of GetMusic in March. In April, Universal also announced that its coupling with Sony Music, tentatively named Duet, would be distributed and marketed by Yahoo! Details about how the service will work and how much it will cost have not been announced. According to The Associated Press, MP3.com shareholders will receive $5 for each share they own or receive stock in Vivendi worth $5, or a combination of both, Vivendi said. The company hopes that its acquisition of MP3.com will let it reach more than 40 million more registered users on the Internet.
1. Shrek, $42.1 million; 2. The Mummy Returns, $20.5 million; 3. A Knight's Tale, $10.7 million; 4. Angel Eyes, $9.5 million; 5. Bridget Jones's Diary, $3.8 million; 6. Along Came a Spider, $2.5 million; 7. Driven, $1.9 million; 8. Blow, $1.4 million; 9. Spy Kids, $1.3 million; 10. Memento, $1.29 million.
The BBC is bracing for a storm of criticism when it begins airing a new miniseries starting May 27 in which a serial killer who believes he is Christ brutally murders a number of men bearing the names of the 12 apostles.
Hammer, which lists Dracula and Frankenstein among its extensive stable of horror characters, is reanimating itself and returning to feature films, Variety reports. A partnership with FirstSight Films enables Hammer to produce two feature films a year for three years, beginning in 2002. Each film will have a budget in the neighborhood of $10 to $20 million. "We're taking horror completely seriously, and trying to do something that's as good as the highest-quality drama that Hollywood has to offer." Terry Ilott, who runs Hammer with Peter Naish, said.
Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell has publicly endorsed Britain's ruling Labour Party for the June 7 elections, Reuters reports. A press release from the Labour Party cites her praise for current Prime Minister Tony Blair and wife Cherie. "We all need good parenting with love and guidance and I think Tony and Cherie are great examples to us," said Halliwell, who left the Spice Girls in 1998. Halliwell's most recent single, It's Raining Men, became her fourth solo single to hit No. 1 in England, reaching to top spot last week. Labour is expected to retain power in the upcoming elections.
A scene on The WB's teen-targeted drama Dawson's Creek will show two gay teens locked in an extended kiss Wednesday night, USA Today reported Monday. "I timed it," Scott Seomin of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) told the newspaper. "It's like a 5 1/2-second mouth-to-mouth kiss. We haven't seen anything like this before on network TV." The episode is certain to arouse anger among numerous religious and pro-family activists. Heather Cirmo of the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C. told the newspaper that the episode will do a disservice to "impressionable teens who have questions about their sexuality by promoting a myth that homosexuality is something you're born with."
Actor Morgan Freeman has endowed a teaching position at the Hutchinson School in Memphis, Tenn. He donated $250,000 to the school for the establishment of a performing arts chair in honor of his wife and his granddaughter. The chair has been offered to Anne Marie Caskey. Freeman's granddaughter, E'Dena Hines, graduates this year from the school.
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams is trying his best to prove he has really loved a woman. Adams is reportedly wooing supermodel Kate Moss, much to the dismay of current beau Jefferson Hack, says the London Mirror. Adams has allegedly sent numerous love letters and made many phone calls to the waif-ish runway walker. The Mirror suggests that Adams has been smitten with Moss since her appearance in Haven, a book of photographs Adams took.
Boozoo Chavis, one of the creators of the popular Louisiana Creole music known as Zydeco, died on Saturday of a heart attack and stroke. He was 70. Also known as "The Creole Cowboy," his first record, 1954's "Paper in My Shoe," is considered Zydeco's first popular record, with the simple, idiosyncratic sound of Chavis' fact-action accordion, accompanied by his gritty singing style. Chavis, who was characterized by his white Stetson hat, was an inspiration to many generations of Zydeco artists, who have enhanced upon his style and added musical sophistication. He is survived by six children, 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
"The Grinch" should continue to top the chart, but may be hanging by its fingernails as "Vertical Limit" tries to scale this weekend's box office heights. "'Grinch' was down 48% last weekend from Thanksgiving. I would expect this weekend to drop maybe 40%," an insider speculates. "That means it's going to do around $16 million. It doesn't look to me like 'Vertical Limit' can get there." "I don't think it'll fall 40%," another executive counters. "It's falling less than that mid-week. If it falls 35%, it'll do $17.5 million." Universal and Imagine Entertainment's PG-rated comedy adventure blockbuster "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" has already grossed over $176 million. It should hit $200 million on Dec. 15 and be at about $215.5 million on Dec. 22. That would put it slightly ahead of "Mission: Impossible 2," which now ranks as the year's b
Three films should enjoy heaping portions of box office pie over a five-day Thanksgiving period in which the marketplace expands to $240 million or more. Which movie carves itself the biggest slice of holiday business remains to be seen, but insiders say the happy chart-topping trio will be Universal and Imagine Entertainment's "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas," last weekend's Number One film, and Buena Vista's two openings -- Disney's "102 Dalmatians" and Touchstone's "Unbreakable." Also likely to be well fed at the holiday box office buffet are two holdovers -- Paramount and Nickelodeon's "Rugrats In Paris" and Columbia's "Charlie's Angels." After kicking off to $55.1 million last weekend, the PG-rated comedy adventure "Grinch" should have $70 million as it goes into this weekend at 3,134 theaters (up 7 runs from last week). It should have
HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 16, 2000-- "The Grinch" should steal first place from "Charlie's Angels" this weekend. "'Grinch' is going to be number one," an insider predicts without having to think twice. "You can count on $30 million-plus, and it could even be much higher. The question is will the market expand? I believe that it can." The PG-rated comedy adventure "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" from Universal and Imagine Entertainment, opening at 3,127 theaters and on over 4,200 screens, is expected to turn box offices everywhere green. Directed by Ron Howard and produced by Brian Grazer, "Grinch" stars Jim Carrey. Paramount and Nickelodeon Movies' G-rated animated sequel "Rugrats in Paris: The Movie" should be a lively number two, opening at 2,934 theaters. "The first 'Rugrats' opened to $27 million, but there was nothing else in
This weekend's box office election is too close to call, according to insiders who see a close race between "Charlie's Angels" and "Little Nicky" for the popular vote. Columbia's PG-13-rated action adventure comedy kicked off to a record setting $40.1 million last weekend. New Line's PG-13-rated youth appeal comedy "Little Nicky," opening at about 2,910 theaters, is flying high on the Hollywood radar screen. "It probably will fall less than 50%," an insider predicts about "Angels." "Figure 40%. So you're looking at $24 million. It could be a tight race with 'Little Nicky.' I'd have to say $22-24 million for both of them." "I think you've got to figure it's 'Charlie's Angels' again unless 'Little Nicky' just really surges here at the last minute, which it could with young males," another studio executive cautions. Directed by McG, "Angels" s
HOLLYWOOD, Oct 26, 2000 - Look for "Blair Witch 2" to do killer business this Halloween weekend. Artisan Entertainment's R-rated sequel "Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2," opening at about 3,000 theaters, should scare up enough ticket sales to end "Meet the Parents'" three week reign in first place. "'Blair Witch' is going to play very young," explains an insider. "They ought to be able to open to $20 million." The original "Blair Witch Project," last summer's sleeper blockbuster, was made independently for about $35,000 and picked up by Artisan. It grossed about $140.5 million in domestic theaters. Directed by Joe Berlinger, "Blair Witch 2" stars Kim Director, Jeffrey Donovan, Erica Leerhsen, Tristen Skylar and Stephen Barker-Turner. Universal's PG-13-rated comedy "Meet the Parents" should slide one slot to second place in its fourth
Moviegoers and "Parents" should meet again in first place given the gloomy expectations for this weekend's new releases. While most top level studio marketing and distribution executives were in Orlando this week for ShowEast, the annual convention of exhibitors and distributors, the handful of Hollywood handicappers left minding the store see the holdovers "Meet the Parents" and "Remember the Titans" as the films most likely to perform well. Universal's PG-13-rated comedy "Meet the Parents," which opened to a sizzling $28.6 million last week, is a safe bet to hold on to the top spot. If it falls 25%, it will still do about $21.5 million. Even a 30% drop would give it a $20 million second weekend. "It's kind of crystal-ballish, but based on what's out there, 'Meet the Parents' could very well be number one again," one insider volunteered while on the
HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 28, 2000 It should be a weekend to "Remember" as "Remember the Titans" hits the box office gridiron. "Titans," Buena Vista/Disney's PG-rated football theme drama, is kicking off at 1,865 theaters. It has insiders seeing green, a box office color that's been invisible so far this fall. "I think we will remember the 'Titans,'" observes one studio executive. "They'll be over $20 million. At last a movie exploits the soft marketplace." "There's no question 'Meet the Titans' will be the number one film -- $20-25 million," predicts another distributor. Driven by "Titans," the weekend should be up sharply from last week when key films only managed to gross about $56 million. The improvement will come, a source maintains, "thanks to one movie, which is all the market ever needs to turn around." "I hope the marketplace wil
SANTA MONICA, Calif., September 14, 2000 -- Hollywood will suffer from the box office blahs this weekend. In fact, insiders anticipate so little moviegoer enthusiasm for the weekend's new wide releases that it won't take much to capture first place. Warner Bros. and Castle Rock Entertainment's R-rated action comedy "Bait" has the best shot at topping the chart thanks to a very wide opening at 2,352 theaters and its likely appeal to urban moviegoers. "I'm sure it's going to play well to African-Americans, but after what happened to 'Turn It Up' last week (you can't expect much)," a source points out. "Bait' is probably $6-8 million, just because it's going out so wide and should have strong black appeal. Depending on what happens to 'The Watcher,' either film could be number one." "I would say 'Bait's got a shot at number one. I would say in the high end of
HOLLYWOOD, March 16, 2001 - At least, that's a question "Puffy" could well be asking. The jurors in this highly publicized trial returned to court Friday morning to resume their deliberations against the popular rap-star, who is being tried for bribery and gun possession charges. On Thursday evening, the jurors requested to end for the night, citing exhaustion and saying in a note to the judge that "any further deliberations would be counterproductive." They had been conferring for more than eight hours and have been sequestered since Wednesday. One juror was noted leaving the panel with tears in her eyes. Combs, 31, was arrested Dec. 27, 1999, after he fled a New York nightclub amidst gunfire with his then girlfriend, Jennifer Lopez. He was later charged with possession of a weapon and bribery, the latter after offering his driver $50,000 to say the gun was his o
HOLLYWOOD, March 14, 2001 -- Closing arguments ended yesterday in the trial of rapper/producer Sean "Puffy" Combs, and today a seven-man, five-woman jury began deliberations today to decide his fate. Prosecutor Matthew Bogdanos summed up his daylong closing yesterday with a simple fact: "It's about three people who were shot in a club a little over a year ago. Three defendants stand before you. Three guns, and that's a fact," Reuters reports. Prosecutors asked a jury to look beyond the hip-hop star's fame and apply the law regardless of the celebrities in the high-profile case."What do you do when a celebrity commits a crime? You do your job regardless of who broke the law," prosecutor said. "It's not the breaker," he said. "It's the law broken."Bogdanos played dramatic recordings of emergency telephone calls following the shootings on Dec. 27, 1999. One o
HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 5, 2001 -- Can't we all just get along? Looks like we can.In a last-ditch attempt to save the entertainment industry from a devastating strike, The Writers Guild of America has agreed to stretch their film and TV contract negotiations to today. WGA's generous gesture contradicts its original two-week deadline, but this sudden move is a promising sign that both sides are close to a settlement.Negotiators have agreed to talk today, but no deadline has been set for this new round of discussion. When the bargaining began on January 22, the WGA issued a two-week deadline on talks. If there was no resolution within that time, WGA members vowed to pull the plug on further negotiation until a month before their contract expires on May 2. Moments after the meetings began at WGA headquarters, Writers Guild of America West president John Wells revised the terms by im
HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 16, 2001 -- In its attempt to ward off CBS’ “Survivor: The Australian Outback” from muscling in on its ratings, NBC is planning a heftier-sized “Friends” followed by snippets of “Saturday Night Live" on Thursday nights. NBC’s 8 p.m. hour will feature an extended version of “Friends” (about six minutes longer than normal) in the hopes of keeping TV viewers from switching the channel, Daily Variety reports. The rest of the hour will be filled with a shortened primetime version of “SNL” beginning in February for sweeps month. In case you were wondering, yes, “SNL” will be live from New York and feature the regular cast. With commercials, the new supersize episodes of “Friends” will end at about 8:40 p.m. during the month. “SNL” will reportedly only fill the rest of the hour during the first two weeks. NBC brass haven’t said what they’ll fill t
HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 9, 2000 -- Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe, a breakout star of the Sydney, Australia, Olympics who swam his way to three gold medals, has ambitions outside his Speedos and the swimming pool. Thorpe, 17, wants to act. And his first acting goal: An appearance on the NBC hit sitcom "Friends" along the same lines as a fellow Aussie, supermodel turned actress Elle Macpherson. Macpherson has offered to help the teen Olympic champion achieve his acting goal, Thorpe's manager, Dave Flaskas, told Reuters today. "Of course I would (put in a good word for Ian), but I think he has more pull than I do at the moment," Macpherson told the Daily Telegraph newspaper in Sydney. Flaskas said that Thorpe will visit the United States this week along with fellow gold medalists Michael Klim and Grant Hackett. According to Flaskas, Thorpe will be a g
HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 19, 2000 -- Is the big SAG and AFTRA strike coming to an end? Possibly. Supporters from the actors' unions, including some recognizable stars such as Richard Dreyfuss and Olympia Dukakis, said talks with the advertising industry reps are proceeding well and they are cautiously optimistic. Commercial actors have been striking for five months. Negotiators for the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists continue to meet today in New York, their fifth consecutive day of talks. Things got a little heavy Monday, when supporters of the actors' unions waged a silent protest, encircling the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Some faces in the crowd reportedly included Kevin Bacon, Alec and Billy Baldwin, and F. Murray Abraham.
HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 12, 2000 -- Kevin Spacey knows what’s it like to be an actor. The two-time Oscar-winning thesp has reached deep into his pocket for a $100,000 donation to the striking commercial actors of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television & Radio Artists. "Let us not forget that 80 percent of Screen Actors Guild members earn less than $5,000 per year," the actor said in a statement. "If the public were not informed of this, it would be easy to assume that all actors make a decent living." Spacey’s donation will be added to a $500,000 strike relief fund SAG set up last month. The two actor’s unions have been striking against the advertising industry since April. Representatives from both sides are planning to return to the bargaining table in New York on Wednesday.
HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 7, 2000 -- Besides being one of the most influential guitarists of all time, the late Jimi Hendrix might also be the only guy to release more records after his death than when he was alive. Loads of reissues and box sets have been released over the years, and on the 30th anniversary of his passing, his family will drop another four CD set Tuesday containing 56 rare tracks of the virtuoso's vaulted material. "The Jimi Hendrix Experience" will be released to give fans "a window into a genius’ life," said Hendrix’s stepsister, Jane Hendrix, who co-produced the project with producer Eddie Kramer. Kramer engineered many of Hendrix's albums. The set includes an outtake of "Purple Haze" and a never-released studio jam called "Slow Blues," recorded one month before his death in 1969. Most of the material on the disc set was recovered from several sources and inc
"Hannibal" bit off much more at the box office than anyone thought it could chew, opening to a record-setting $58 million. The R-rated thriller presented by MGM and Universal in association with Dino De Laurentiis captured first place with a head-spinning estimated $58.0 million at 3,230 theaters ($17,800 per theater). "It is far and away the biggest R-rated opening ever -- beating $42.3 million on 'Scary Movie' (which opened via Miramax's Dimension Films last July 7-9)," MGM worldwide distribution president Larry Gleason said Sunday morning. "It's the third biggest three days of all time. It's behind the three days of 'Lost World: Jurassic Park,' but that was a four-day weekend. That was $72 million. The next one was 'Star Wars: Episode One' (which did $64.8 million via 20th Century Fox the weekend of May 21-23, 1999). That was a three-day weekend. So we came in
HOLLYWOOD, August 14, 2000 – When you're an official Emmy voter for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, you've got a lot of TV to watch. So, they'd better give you enough time to watch it. That's the thinking behind the Academy's move to extend the deadline for Emmy ballots five extra days, to Aug. 21. According to Variety, it's the first glitch in the new at-home Emmy balloting process that the Academy decided to try in response to criticism that the old balloting procedure, wherein a blue-ribbon panel chose the winners, was too conservative.
HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 8, 2000 -- If you want to be a celebrity for a living, here's a tip: Don't lay around in your back yard half naked. Or else you'll end up like Jennifer Aniston, who's suing a magazine called Celebrity Skin for publishing photos of her doing just that. Aniston, who married actor Brad Pitt in a much-publicized ceremony two weekends ago, says in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles on Monday that the a "stalkerazzi" (that's her lawyers' idea of a diss, we surmise) climbed a neighbor's fence and snapped the photos from a rooftop. The lawsuit says Aniston's privacy was violated and seeks unspecified damages. The photos appeared in last November's issue of the magazine, in a story titled "First Time Photos: Friends Stars X-Posed."
Predicting this weekend's box office is enough to drive anyone a little "Nutty." If Eddie Murphy's "Nutty Professor 2: The Klumps" has big legs, it stands to hold on to the top spot. The PG-13-rated comedy sequel from Universal and Imagine Entertainment could drop 50% from last weekend's $42.5 million opening and still place first with around $21 million. Directed by Peter Segal, it stars Eddie Murphy, Janet Jackson and Larry Miller. Columbia's opening of its R-rated sci-fi thriller "Hollow Man" at about 2,800 theaters is shaping up as the most solid competition "Nutty" faces. But there also will be high-profile openings for Buena Vista/Touchstone's PG-13-rated romantic comedy "Coyote Ugly" at 2,650-plus theaters and Warner Bros. PG-13 sci-fi action adventure "Space Cowboys" at 2,700-plus theaters. "'Coyote Ugly,' 'Hollow Man' and 'Space Cow
MALIBU, Calif., July 31, 2000 -- Celebrity guests? Fireworks? Malibu? It must be a celebrity wedding. In case you’ve been under a rock for the past few days, Hollywood glam couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston tied the knot Saturday in Malibu, Calif. And contrary to earlier reports, the wedding did not take place at the 36-year-old heartthrob's Malibu home. Doing the honors was the estate of television producer Marcy Carsey ("3rd Rock from the Sun," "That ’70s Show"). The couple were married under a white tent with the Pacific Ocean as their background and 200-plus guests as their witnesses. It was the first marriage for the bride and groom. Aniston wore a floor-length white satin gown designed by Lawrence Steele, the same designer who crafted her plunging-neckline Oscar gown this year. Her suede sandals, ivory and high-heeled, were designed by Manolo Blahnik. <
Moviegoers will go "Nutty" for Eddie Murphy this weekend. With a 31% overall first-choice tracking score among opening and released films, Universal and Imagine Entertainment's PG-13-rated comedy sequel "Nutty Professor 2: The Klumps" is clearly heading for first place. Among African-American moviegoers, "Nutty 2" is a 48% overall first choice. Adding to its potential strength is the fact that Universal is launching "Nutty 2" extremely wide - with 3,242 theaters and 4,430 screens. "It's huge," says one studio executive. "It's going to do north of $30 million." "Based on the fact that the original opened to $25 million and (the similarly-focused PG-13) 'Big Momma's House' opened to $25 million, and this one is PG-13, I don't know why this wouldn't be in the $25-30 million range," observes a slightly more cautious insider. The origin
HOLLYWOOD, July 21, 2000 -- You watch them on TV every week, you call them by their characters' names, and you even know their idiosyncracies by heart. But do you have any idea of what the cast on "Friends" is really like? Well, read on to find out. Here're our top tab picks of the week. "Friends" ’Friends’ Unmasked A Globe exclusive, apparently. The tab got insider dirt on the titular friends on "Friends," and -- in so many words -- they are as follows: David Schwimmer is an egocentric control freak; Jennifer Aniston always messes up her lines; Lisa Kudrow is moody and vicious; Matthew Perry loves eating; Matt LeBlanc is actually very professional; and lastly, Courteney Cox Arquette is surprisingly goofy. Calista Flockhart’s New Love Decide for yourself: While Star reports the "Ally McBeal" starlet is currently dating "Law & Order" actor Je
Get ready for another X-citing box office weekend. After its $54.5 million opening last weekend, 20th Century Fox's "X-Men" should easily hold on to the top spot. Even if it falls 50%, the PG-13-rated sci-fi action adventure will still gross about $27 million. Directed by Bryan Singer and produced by Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter, "X-Men's" extensive cast is headed by Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman and Ian McKellen. DreamWorks' opening of its R-rated supernatural thriller "What Lies Beneath" (co-financed with Fox, which is releasing it internationally) should materialize in second place. Its 17% overall first choice in the tracking should translate into ticket sales of $20-25 million at 2,500-plus theaters. "The overall definite interest is 50%," an insider notes. "With men, it's 36% and with women it's 63%. The highest group is 25-plus
"X" will mark the top spot on the chart this weekend. With "X-Men's" 27% overall first-choice tracking among opening and released films, insiders expect the PG-13-rated 20th Century Fox sci-fi action adventure to open to $25-30 million at over 3,000 theaters. "It could do $35 million if it's really, really front-loaded (with moviegoers running to see it right away)," an insider notes. "X-Men," based on the hit Marvel comic book, should benefit from being this weekend's only new wide release. Who's most interested in seeing it? "It's primarily younger (under 25) and older males," explains one distribution executive, "with very little females. 'Scary Movie' is primarily young males and young females. So 'Scary Movie' gets hurt with young males, but should still have the young females." "Females have 'X-Men' an 11% first choice. Males
"Scary Movie" has a good shot at scaring up this weekend's biggest grosses. "I think it's going to open to north of $20 million, maybe $25 million," a studio executive speculates in view of its 27% overall first-choice tracking. "It's going to be between 'Scary Movie' and 'Perfect Storm' for first place. Both could be in the mid-twenties, but 'Scary Movie' could take it." "It skews very high for the under 25 group," another insider adds. "It's 43% first choice for males and 45% for females. So it's obviously young teenagers. It could open to $25-30 million." The R-rated teen appeal comedy from Miramax's Dimension Films label combines gross-out comedy with a spoof of classic horror flicks. It is opening very wide; Dimension was still doing its final tabulations, but insiders figure it will go into 2,800-plus theaters. Directed by Keenan Ivory
HOLLYWOOD, July 5, 2000 -- Tap-dance legend Harold Nicholas, one half of the even more legendary tap-dance team the Nicholas Brothers, died Monday of heart failure. He was 79. If you've seen old-school movie musicals like "Stormy Weather" (1943) or "The Pirate" (1948), you've seen the high-flying work of the Nicholases. If you've seen (relatively) new-school dramas like "Uptown Saturday Night" (1974) and "Tap" (1989), then you've seen the solo work of Harold Nicholas. Siblings Harold (born 1921) and Fayard (born 1914) began their career in vaudeville -- entertaining audiences and smashing racial barriers as they segued into film. They stopped performing together in 1960.
Jim Carrey should be the personality splitting most of this weekend's box office. Carrey and 20th Century Fox's R-rated comedy "Me, Myself & Irene," about a schizoid Rhode Island motorcycle cop, should speed into first place at 3,016 theaters with about $25 million. "Among opening and released films, it has a 27% first choice," explains an insider. "It's 36% for males under 25 and 20% for males over 25. It's 31% for females under 25 and 23% for females over 25. So it's definitely young males." A $25 million launch, this source says, "isn't the 'Liar Liar' opening, but I don't think it has the heat that 'Liar Liar' had." That Jim Carrey comedy opened via Universal to $31.4 million the weekend of March 21-23, 1997. Should Fox be unhappy with a $25 million opening? "No," replies this insider. "$25 million is a huge opening. Who would be unhappy w
"Gone In 60 Seconds" should have no trouble finding first place parking this weekend. With a first-choice tracking of 27%, the PG-13-rated action thriller from Buena Vista/Touchstone is on track to steal $30-35 million at 3,006 theaters. Insiders point out that if it opens as well as "The Rock" - $25.1 million at 2,392 theaters June 7-9, 1996 ($10,481 per theater) - it would gross $31.5 million. Who most wants to go to "Gone?" "It's very much young male," an insider says of the film's appeal. "The overall definite interest is 55%, but for young males (under 25) it's 69% and it's 46% for older men (over 25). It's 57% for young women and 48% for older women." Look for "Gone" to drive Paramount's "Mission: Impossible-2" down one ramp to second place in its third week. The PG-13 blockbuster action adventure sequel's 19% first-choice tracking suggests "M:I-2"
A "Dino"-mite opening by Disney's "Dinosaur" should cut DreamWorks' "Gladiator" down to size this weekend. After its two-week box office reign, "Gladiator" should fall prey to Buena Vista/Disney's opening of its PG-rated computer-animated "Dinosaur" at 3,257 theaters. "Dinosaur's" 21% first-choice tracking doesn't really tell the whole story, according to insiders. "It's just fine, because kids' movies don't track," says one executive. Estimates by Hollywood handicappers of just how big "Dinosaur" will open range from a cautious $25-35 million to a really exuberant $35-40 million. Making projections even more challenging is the fact that a great many "Dinosaur" tickets will be sold at reduced prices to children. "'Lion King' did $40.9 million in its opening weekend," explains one source. "Now, it opened the end of June. Kids were out of school
HOLLYWOOD, May 14, 2000 – Now it can be told: Yes, "Friends" will be back on NBC next season. And, yes, the "Friends" will make a bundle of money. Make that at big bundle of money. The six stars of the hit NBC sitcom will receive $750,000 per actor, per show to do the cute sitcom thing for another two years, reports today said. Add it all up (including a couple of extra points for syndicated episodes and such) and that comes to $40 million per actor over the length of the pact. Put all the "Friends" salaries together and you've got $240 million. You may exhale now. The deal comes in just under the wire -- NBC was due to unveil its 2000-01 schedule Monday. And the renewal of "Friends" was contingent on, well, the availability of the "Friends" -- Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow. "Friends" debuted on NBC
DreamWorks' "Gladiator" should be victorious again on the box office battlefield this weekend. With "Gladiator" still commanding a 30% first-choice tracking score among opening and released movies, there's little doubt the R-rated action adventure will keep a tight grip on the top spot. If "Gladiator" slips 36% from its $34.8 million opening, its second weekend tribute will still be a handsome sum of about $22 million. DreamWorks is distributing "Gladiator" domestically, while Universal is releasing it internationally. The two studios co-financed the film, which reportedly cost $103 million to make, and are 50-50 partners, sharing equally in its success. Directed by Ridley Scott, it stars Russell Crowe. Warner Bros. and Franchise Pictures' PG-13 rated sci-fi action adventure "Battlefield Earth," opening at 3,307 theaters, should w
"Friends" (© NBC) SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 26, 2000 -- Maintaining the lifestyle of the rich and famous ain't cheap. And who'd know that better than those perky artistes known as the stars of "Friends" -- who, as the TV nation is well-aware of, are collectively demanding a lofty pay raise as their contracts and the show's sixth-season run down. As their current monetary compensation goes, each member of the "Friends" sextet pulls in a respectable $125,000 per episode this year, the final stage of a gradual pay hike (from a $40,000 starting point) that was negotiated out of a similar collective bargaining stalemate in 1996. And despite that's $125,000 an episode, the "Friends" coup is said to be asking for a lot more moolah this time around: as much as $800,000 per episode, per actor -- plus retroactive back pay for this year's 24 shows, according to one report i
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 25, 2000 - More fun with celebrity driving. Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow was sued Monday by two people who claim they suffered "permanent and serious" back and neck injuries as well as "pain and suffering" when the actress rear-ended their car at a West Hollywood, Calif., intersection last year. Midway Rent-a-Car, which provided the loaner Paltrow was driving, also was named in the suit. UPDATE: Pierce Brosnan's 13-year-old son has a "very excellent prognosis for a full recovery" after being seriously injured in a weekend car crash, the actor said in a statement Monday. Sean Brosnan sustained a broken pelvis, ruptured bladder and possible fractured vertebrae in the accident. He could be released from the hospital within a week. BOTTOMS UP: A poll of Industry players sponsored by a gin bottler says actors Heather Graham, Angelina Jolie
Universal's "U-571" should rule the Easter Weekend box office waters.The PG-13 World War II submarine drama, opening at 2,584 theaters, was a 17% first choice in studio tracking studies late in the week. With adult men making it a 29% first choice, it's on track to blast the adult male-driven drama "Rules of Engagement" out of first place. "They could certainly do $18-20 million," predicts one insider. But that sounds high to another source, who cautions: "No females under 25 want to go see this movie. It's Nazis and subs and World War II.""I don't know what the market will bear this weekend," says a distribution executive. Good Friday is typically a very strong box office day, but Saturday should only be fair, and Easter Sunday is never a great day for moviegoing.A key factor affecting Easter weekend ticket sales, adds another studio source, "is the weath
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 21, 2000 -- "Star Trek" shows are like salmon. There comes an hour when they know it's time to swim upstream. "Star Trek: Voyager" And so it has come to pass that "Star Trek: Voyager," the fourth spin-off of the "Trek" franchise, will swim upstream after next season, the UPN announced Monday. Like forerunners "The Next Generation" and "Deep Space Nine," "Voyager" will end its voyage after seven seasons. (The original "Trek" was a short-timer, expiring on NBC after only three seasons. So, too, went the critically acclaimed 1973-74 animated series.) UPN exec Tom Noonan is pledging "Voyager" will go out with "a surprising conclusion" and a "smashing finale," surely disappointing fans who were counting on "a really bad episode -- like that thing 'Seinfeld' did." In preparation for the farewell, a special two-hour episode will air in November.
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 23, 2000 -- So, is the "Friends" curse over?This past weekend saw the nation's top box-office spots filled by "The Whole Nine Yards" and "Hanging Up" -- two films starring two, yes, "Friends." ("Yards," with Matthew Perry, took in a strong $15.9 million; "Hanging Up," with Lisa Kudrow, $15.7 million.) "Friends" For a time, box-office analysts found themselves pondering if the six primary cast members of the popular sitcom might not have some type of hideous spell cast upon them, at least when it came to their big-screen forays. Alone, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston headlined such notable (or perhaps not-so notable) flops as "Commandments" (Cox's $488,000 box-office dud), "Three to Tango" (Perry's $10.5 million dud), "Ed" (Le Blanc's $6.2 million underperformer) and "Kissing a Fool" (Schwimmer
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 7, 2000 -- David Letterman or no, CBS is determined to milk those "Late Show" reruns and famous guest host offers for all they're worth. The network has announced that another week of Letterman reruns is in store for the "Late Night" time slot -- albeit with some special star-power favor. Starting tonight until Friday, famous people -- in the caliber of Jerry Seinfeld, Danny DeVito, Bruce Willis, Bill Cosby, and others -- will recount personal "Late Show" memories and Letterman-related special moments that would serve as openers to each show until the end of the week. "Late Show" fans need not worry about the whereabouts of their favorite talk show host. The weirdly eulogistic nature of these "backstage" conversations has nothing to do with the availability of the convalescing Letterman. Dave's slated to come back to the late-night talk show as
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 3, 2000 -- The (possible) seventh season of NBC's long-running hit "Friends" will be sure to boast at least one of its original cast members. Core Friend Courteney Cox Arquette tells Britain's TV Times that she has no plans whatsoever to leave the Top 10-rated series. "Right now the bigger question is about doing a seventh series and beyond that," Arquette says in the mag. "It won't be my decision alone." "Friends," which debuted in 1994, is in its sixth season. The show's pact with the network expires at the end of the current season. Contract renegotiations with its half-dozen stars have been expected to be a prickly point in any new talks. "We're going to re-evaluate our situation in the next few months and then we'll make a decision," Arquette says. "It has nothing to do with money but with the quality of the show." S
This past weekend saw the nation's top box-office spots filled by "The Whole Nine Yards" and "Hanging Up" -- two films starring two, yes, "Friends." ("Yards," with Matthew Perry, took in a strong $15.9 million; "Hanging Up," with Lisa Kudrow, $15.7 million.) For a time, box-office analysts found themselves pondering if the six primary cast members of the popular sitcom might not have some type of hideous spell cast upon them, at least when it came to their big-screen forays. Alone, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston headlined such notable (or perhaps not-so notable) flops as "Commandments" (Cox's $488,000 box-office dud), "Three to Tango" (Perry's $10.5 million dud), "Ed" (Le Blanc's $6.2 million underperformer) and "Kissing a Fool" (Schwimmer's $4 million loser). (Remaining friend Kudrow has mainly -- and smartly? -- stuck to support
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 3, 2000 -- Hollywood should finally have something to scream about at the box office this weekend thanks to "Scream 3." "This weekend there's going to be 'Scream' -- and then everything else," observed one distribution executive. After two consecutive weekends where all it took was a single-digit gross to top the chart, Hollywood is gearing up for some big numbers. Soaring ticket sales are anticipated as Dimension Films -- Miramax's genre label -- launches the third and concluding chapter of its blockbuster "Scream" series at 3,467 theaters. "It's probably going to gross what the next four movies combined gross," one insider said, noting that at mid-week the thriller had a 24 percent first-choice tracking score. (Translation: Of moviegoers polled, 24 percent said they would see 'Scream 3' before any other film in release). "That certain
Mel Gibson's "The Patriot" and George Clooney's "The Perfect Storm" should spark big box office fireworks this weekend. "Patriot," the R-rated period piece drama from Columbia Pictures and Centropolis Entertainment, marched into 3,061 theaters Wednesday. It grossed an encouraging estimated $5.0 million ($1,633 per theater) in its first skirmishes with moviegoers. "Patriot's" overall first-choice tracking of 26% has most insiders predicting it will win the five-day battle that ends with the Fourth of July holiday. After its $5 million start, it could wind up with a first place finish of $30 million or more for three days (Friday-Sunday) and $40 million or more for five days (Wednesday-Sunday). "If you extrapolate from other performances on this kind of holiday, it could very well get to $30 million," a studio source explains. "It's a 2 hour 40 minute
DreamWorks' "Gladiator" should emerge victorious in this weekend's box office arena. "There's 'Gladiator' and there's everything else," says one studio executive. "I think it's a $30 million opening." The R-rated action adventure will open in 2,938 theaters with about 5,000 prints, which means it will play on more than 5,000-plus screens. Its first-choice tracking score in terms of all opening and released films in the marketplace is an enviable 31% overall. For men, it's a muscular 48%. "There's no doubt about it that this picture could crack $30 million, if not more," an insider notes. "Last year at this time, there was 'The Mummy,' and it was an $80 million weekend (total for films making over $500,000). But there also was 'The Matrix,' which was doing $12.5 million. You don't have that (strength in second place) this weekend." "It's the 'D
"Shaft" should have moviegoers shouting "Right On" at this weekend's box office. Look for Paramount's R-rated urban appeal remake starring Samuel L. Jackson to open to a cool $20 million-plus at 2,337 theaters. "Shaft" is a powerful 19% overall first choice in studio tracking studies, with its strongest appeal to men, especially those under 25. "They're up from 15% first choice earlier in the week to 19%, so they're looking stronger than they did," an insider explains. "They'll do $20 million, maybe more." "$22-25 million would be the number to me," predicts another studio source. "$10,000 a theater gives you $23 million." Directed by John Singleton, "Shaft" stars Samuel L. Jackson and Vanessa Williams. "Shaft" should give Buena Vista/Touchstone's "Gone In 60 Seconds" the first place heave-ho. The PG-13-rated action thrill
Negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers resumed at 10 a.m. PST Friday with the possibility that both parties will sign off on a new three-year contract. According to the Los Angeles Times, sources close to the talks have said that the two sides were nearly finished drafting the contract language and fine-tuning the deal points.
The talks have been characterized as extremely intense and exhaustive. There have been late-night negotiations, with the parties talking for 17 hours on Tuesday and for 14 hours on Wednesday. The existing contract expired 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.
Negotiators recessed Thursday around 5:30 p.m. instead of dragging on into the night, a further indication that most of the hard work has been finished. Still, throughout Thursday's session, the situation was reported to be continually up and down, with talks possibly unraveling at any moment over the money issues.
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