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Based on the BBC series of the same title, the film State of Play stars Russell Crowe, Helen Mirren, Ben Affleck, and Rachel McAdams. Crowe and McAdams are reporters who get wrapped up in the case of a congressman's (Affleck) murdered mistress. From the trailer, it looks like a compelling crime thriller, though I'm not sure how it'll stack up against the acclaimed original series. The fact that Read more
So much for a Fight Club reunion: Citing concerns about the script, Brad Pitt has decided not to star alongside Edward Norton in the star-studded political thriller State of Play. Despite discussions with studio heads and director Kevin Macdonald (Last King of Scotland), Pitt's issues with the script could not be resolved and he pulled out altogether, causing those involved to wonder if the Read more
Fight Club reunion! Brad Pitt and Edward Norton will share the screen again in State of Play, a film adaptation of the British miniseries. Kevin MacDonald, who did a phenomenal job with Last King of Scotland, will direct. What's it about? According to Variety, "Norton will play a congressman whose speedy political rise is threatened by an investigation into the death of his mistress. Pitt plays Read more
Well, folks, we're finally getting into the heavy hitters of award season, as the 2012 Golden Globe nominees were announced this morning. As expected, award season darlings The Artist and The Descendants led the way with five nods apiece, but there are plenty of surprises here, too. George Clooney is going to have a big night, as his The Ides of March scored four nods, including one for him as a Read more
We met Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald) when Pixar released the teaser trailer for Brave back in the Summer, but now we're getting a better look at the animated leading lady whose personality seems just as fiery as her wild mane of red hair. Despite her royal background, Merida isn't sitting around waiting for Prince Charming. Merida turns the kingdom's world upside down when she ignores its Read more
8:00 The Middle (new, season finale) 8:30 The Middle (repeat) 9:00 Modern Family (new, season finale) 9:30 Cougar Town (new, season finale) 10:30 Happy Endings (new, season finale) 12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guest Jesse Tyler Ferguson) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (repeat) 8:30 The Big Bang Theory (repeat) 9:00 Criminal Minds (repeat) 10:00 Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (new, season Read more
At yesterday's Disney expo D23, Pixar fed the fandemonium by announcing two all-new movies now in production. This year marks the animation studio's 25th anniversary, and judging by yesterday's offerings, their innovative spirit shows no signs of fading. The first film they unveiled explores what the world might have been like if dinosaurs were never wiped out by a giant asteroid, but continued Read more
