A Bushy Bearded Jake Gyllenhaal Supports a Friend's Film


Updated 11/04/11 8:08 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Jake Gyllenhaal Pictures at Take Shelter NYC Premiere

Jake Gyllenhaal linked up with his actor pal Michael Shannon for a screening of the thriller Take Shelter in NYC last night. The film, in which Michael stars as a dad whose reality gets shook up by apocalyptic visions, came out in wide release in the US late last month. It's the latest movie from Jeff Nichols, who has currently been working on Mud with Reese Witherspoon and Matthew McConaughey. Read more

Michael Shannon to Villainize Superman As General Zod


Updated 04/11/11 9:50 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Michael Shannon to Play General Zod in Superman: Man of Steel

Henry Cavill is all set to play the next Superman in Zack Snyder's reboot Man of Steel, and now we have a villain for him to fear: Michael Shannon. The actor will play General Zod, Superman's nemesis, who is from the planet Krypton like the indomitable hero. I had expected that the big casting news for the villain would have been for the part of Lex Luthor, but it looks like Snyder is mixing Read more

Link Time — HBO Gives True Blood a Fourth Season!


Updated 06/21/10 1:35 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

HBO Orders a Fourth Season of True Blood

Thanks to HBO, the True Blood vamps will feast on a fourth season — Deadline The first official poster for The Social Network with Jesse Eisenberg — Flavorwire American Idol lowers its minimum age requirement to 15 — PopWatch Michael Shannon will hunt down Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Premium Rush — MTV Movies Blog Imogen Poots joins Friday Night — Moviefone Diva-off! Pop star Charice will Read more

Joan Jett, Michael Shannon, and Floria Sigismondi Talk Runaways, Rocking, and Kristen


Updated 03/19/10 2:35 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Exclusive Interview With Joan Jett, Michael Shannon, and Floria Sigismondi About Movie The Runaways 2010-03-19 14:30:20

I've already gotten to tell you what I think about rock biopic The Runaways, with Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning, but now it's time to hear from the stars and the others behind the scenes of the movie. Pop chatted up Kristen Stewart on the red carpet in NYC, but we also have some choice words from its inspiration Joan Jett, costar Michael Shannon, and director Floria Sigismondi. Joan Jett Read more

Emile and Claire Take Woodstock to NYC


Updated 07/31/09 1:27 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Photos of Liev Schreiber, Anna Wintour, Claire Danes, Emile Hirsch, and Sebastian Stan at the Premiere of Taking Woodstock

Claire Danes stepped out in NYC on Wednesday night for the premiere of Taking Woodstock. Her usual red carpet sidekick, Hugh Dancy, was off promoting his own movie Adam, but she was joined by a few other leading men. Liev Schreiber and Sebastian Stan posed for photos without their own partners, Naomi and Leighton, while Emile Hirsch brought along his lady friend Brianna. Flowers were the Read more

Buzz News Roundup, 6/1


Updated 06/02/09 1:30 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 2 comments

Buzz News Roundup, 6/1

Better Off Ted will be back with new episodes starting June 23. — The Futon Critic Natalie Portman will star with Danny McBride and James Franco in the comedy Your Highness. — Variety Live Nation will eliminate all service fees on its concert tickets for one day only on June 3. — Billboard Michael Shannon is in negotiations to play one of the lead male roles in The Runaways, the feature Read more

Buzz News Roundup, 4/1


Updated 04/02/09 7:19 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 2 comments

Buzz News Roundup, 4/1

Guiding Light, broadcast's longest-running scripted show, will end in September after 72 years. — New York Times Steve Carell is eyeing the lead role in divorce comedy Dumped, based on a novel by Andrew Gottlieb. — ComingSoon Wanda Sykes is getting a new Saturday night series on Fox. — TV Week Will Arnett and Oscar nominee Michael Shannon will join the cast of the Jonah Hex movie. — Read more

2009 Sundance Spotlight: The Missing Person, Paper Heart, Spread


Updated 01/26/09 10:48 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 4 comments

2009 Sundance Spotlight: The Missing Person, Paper Heart, Spread

While I won't be heading down to the 2009 Sundance Film Festival this year, I will be sorting through the humongous pile of festival entries to share with you some of the films I think look most promising. From quirky documentaries to talented young filmmaker debuts to a potential runaway hit, Sundance is filled with entertainment possibilities. Here are today's selections: The Missing Read more

Movie Preview: Bug


Updated 05/26/07 1:57 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 8 comments

Movie Preview: Bug

Having seen the play on which Bug is based and knowing what Exorcist director William Friedkin can do, I'm curious to find out how Bug will adapt to the big screen. The story follows an ex-military man (Michael Shannon) and a lonely woman (Ashley Judd) as they become gradually convinced that their bodies are infested with bugs. From what I remember of the play, the action takes place almost Read more

Kate Beckinsale Wears Sexy Lace to Announce the 2012 Spirit Award Nominations


Updated 11/30/11 6:52 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Kate Beckinsale Announces Independent Spirit Awards Nominees

Kate Beckinsale, dressed in a lace dress and nude patent Brian Atwood pumps, and Anthony Mackie joined forces this morning in LA to announce the 2011 Spirit Award nominees. The Artist and Take Shelter were the front-runners with five nominations each while Ryan Gosling's Drive was right on their heels picking up four nods. Ryan himself was recognized in the best male lead category along with Read more