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Not even Oscar host Hugh Jackman got to see all the nominated films before Sunday's big night. He even found a pretty hilarious way to work the fact that he hadn't seen The Reader into his opening bit. Mr. Jackman is not alone, as I'm sure most of us still need to see some of the movies that took home awards on Sunday. I managed to get to most of them, but there are a couple I still need to see Read more
Since it can often be hard to see some of the Oscar-nominated documentaries in theaters, it's nice to get a taste of them before Oscar night — not to mention that it might help you when you fill out your Oscar ballot. So this week I'll feature as many of the Best Documentary previews as I can. The documentary Man on Wire already holds the title of best reviewed movie ever and could soon add Read more
Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant are in negotiations to star as a New York couple in an untitled romantic comedy for Columbia Pictures. — Variety John McCain will appear on Saturday Night Live this weekend. — AP Bradley Whitford and Romany Malco will star in a buddy comedy pilot for NBC. — The Hollywood Reporter James Marsh's documentary Man on Wire, became the top-reviewed movie of Read more
American Idol's Kristy Lee Cook has signed a recording deal with Arista Nashville, USA Today reports. According to the Futon Critic, AMC has enlisted Ian McKellen and Jim Caviezel to star in a six-part miniseries remake of the TV show The Prisoner. Variety reports that The Real World producers Bunim-Murray could be tapped to run Project Runway when the show moves to Lifetime. Ne-Yo has bumped Read more
Hollywood kicked off 2012 with an exciting month full of star-studded vacations, stylish red-carpet appearances, and awesome couples news. Drew Barrymore and her man, Will Kopelman, announced their engagement while Jessica Alba showed her sexy postbaby body on the beach. Angelina Jolie took a break from award season to hang with short-haired Shiloh, Pax, and Knox, and Robert Pattinson debuted his Read more
We're coming down to the wire! It's only a few more days until the jolly man in the red suit arrives, but there's still time to pick up an item or two to finish off your gift lists! If you still have a child, new parent, grandparent, or babysitter left on your list, don't fret! We've spent the past month highlighting our gift picks through our awesome gift guides. Filled with more than just the Read more
Well, the verdict is in! After months of speculation, Andrew Garfield has been chosen to star in the new Spider-Man reboot, which follows Peter Parker in his younger years. Garfield wasn't your top choice for the role, but the up-and-coming Brit seems to have a very bright future ahead: you can watch him in the trailer for Never Let Me Go, and he'll also star in The Social Network. What do Read more
Spider-Man 4 may be dead, but Sony is wasting no time in moving on to its replacement. Word is the studio has hired (500) Days of Summer director Marc Webb to orchestrate the first film in the new saga — as well as two additional movies based around the younger Peter Parker and his spandexed alter ego. The news may seem surprising for a relative newcomer to feature film, but Webb supposedly has Read more
Matt Damon, his wife Luciana, and Jay-Z were among the famous faces in the audience last night at the debut of the newly revamped Broadway show Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Jay was spotted chatting up actress Gina Gershon backstage after Matt and Luciana posed for photos outside. The musical, which was plagued by cast injuries and bad press during its many preview performances, finally opened Read more
CBS is getting in on the upfronts action with its own announcements of new Fall shows. They've picked up a couple of pilots so far with some very exciting casting to boot, like Thor's Kat Dennings and one of my favorite Lost alums. Check out the details on their upcoming respective series. COMEDY Two Broke Girls: Two girls in their early twenties (Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs) struggle to get by Read more
