'The East' Filmmakers Go From Dumpster-Diving to Sundance Darlings
The Wrap - 21 hours ago"The East" is the rare thriller that hinges on dumpster diving as a plot point. More »'The East' Filmmakers Go From Dumpster-Diving to Sundance Darlings
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VIEW:YouTube's Most Popular Rappers Are White and Nerdy - and Bigger Than Bieber, PSY
The Wrap - 21 hours agoPeter Shukoff and Lloyd Ahlquist, known to their fans as Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD, are more popular on YouTube than Ellen DeGeneres, PSY and Justin Bieber. More »YouTube's Most Popular Rappers Are White and Nerdy - and Bigger Than Bieber, PSY
Fox reality chief Mike Darnell exiting the network
Associated Press - 21 hours agoNEW YORK (AP) — Fox reality chief Mike Darnell said Friday that he's exiting the network after an 18-year stay, ending a reign that — depending on one's point of view — has made TV more exciting or more … More »Fox reality chief Mike Darnell exiting the network
Actress Bynes accused of bong toss out NYC window
Associated Press - 21 hours agoNEW YORK (AP) — Actress Amanda Bynes appeared disheveled in a long blond wig and sweats Friday in a criminal court where she was charged with reckless endangerment after police said she heaved a marijuana … More »Actress Bynes accused of bong toss out NYC window
'Only God Forgives' Director Responds to Boos of His Ryan Gosling Thriller
The Wrap - 21 hours agoDIrector Nicolas Winding Refn defended his hyper-violent movie, "Only God Forgives," after it was booed at the Cannes Film Festival this week saying on Friday, "Art is meant to divide." More »'Only God Forgives' Director Responds to Boos of His Ryan Gosling Thriller
Elisabeth Moss Slams Jeremy Piven as "Highly Unprofessional"
Us Weekly - 21 hours agoThe Mad Men actress says Piven dropping out of Speed-the-Plow in 2008 due to mercury poisoning from eating too much sushi "came out of nowhere" More »Elisabeth Moss Slams Jeremy Piven as "Highly Unprofessional"
UTA Seeks to Sell Stake to Private Equity, Following WME, CAA
The Wrap - 21 hours agoHollywood talent agency UTA has been talking with several private-equity firms about selling a stake in the company to a strategic investor, several individuals with knowledge of the agency's plans have … More »UTA Seeks to Sell Stake to Private Equity, Following WME, CAA
Zach Braff Ends $3+M Kickstarter Campaign
Deadline.com - 22 hours agoAfter 30 days and several big name castings, Zach Braff’s Wish I Was Here Kickstarter campaign ended today up $1 million over its initial ask. The final result was just over $3.1 million. When it launched … More »Zach Braff Ends $3+M Kickstarter Campaign
Ken Jeong Talks Hangover's Nude Scenes and Playing With the Asian Stereotype
Us Weekly - 22 hours ago"It's my job to make fun of that stereotype and the stupid roles that are supplied to us," says the actor, who plays mob boss Chow in the comedy More »Ken Jeong Talks Hangover's Nude Scenes and Playing With the Asian Stereotype
Netflix looks to hook subscribers with 'Arrested'
Associated Press - 22 hours agoSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is hoping this weekend's release of the resurrected TV series "Arrested Development" will draw more subscribers to its Internet video service. More »Netflix looks to hook subscribers with 'Arrested'
Zach Braff’s Kickstarter Campaign Closes With $3.1 Million
Variety - 22 hours agoZach Braff’s Kickstarter campaign for indie drama “Wish I Was Here” has closed after raising $3.1 million in 30 days, including over $400,000 in the final four days. The campaign raised the funds from … More »Zach Braff’s Kickstarter Campaign Closes With $3.1 Million
Participant Media Finds Convenient Truth With ‘State 194,’ ‘Fifth Estate’
Variety - 22 hours agoParticipant Media, a key backer of touchstone documentaries such as "An Inconvenient Truth" and "Food," Inc., isn’t afraid to take on divisive issues like government secrecy and the state of Palestine … More »Participant Media Finds Convenient Truth With ‘State 194,’ ‘Fifth Estate’
Local Hero: Carol Watkins Keeps Hollywood’s Press Junkets Humming
Variety - 22 hours agoAlthough Watkins handles everything from wedding parties to Oscar bookings, her specialty is press junkets. More »Local Hero: Carol Watkins Keeps Hollywood’s Press Junkets Humming
Will Superstars Become Summer Box Office Superheroes?
Variety - 22 hours agoThe box office action this summer will be triggered more by superstars than superheroes, contrary to recent history. And the studios have created and endured some messy budgetary headaches and production … More »Will Superstars Become Summer Box Office Superheroes?
Ann Curry Failed to Get Angelina Jolie TV Interview for NBC: Report
Us Weekly - 22 hours agoAccording to earlier reports, Jolie said she wouldn't talk to any NBC reporters following Curry's messy Today Show exit More »Ann Curry Failed to Get Angelina Jolie TV Interview for NBC: Report
Pathe Closes Further Sales for Cannes Slate
Variety - 22 hours agoPathe Intl. has revealed a raft of sales on its Cannes slate, including Jerome Salle’s thriller “Zulu,” which closes the fest. “Zulu” was picked up by Japan (Klockworx), Brazil (Europa), Scandinavia (Scanbox), … More »Pathe Closes Further Sales for Cannes Slate
VOTE: Which Cannes Drama Will Win the Palme d’ Or?
Variety - 22 hours agoThe 66th Cannes Film Festival unveiled its official selection lineup Thursday. This year's competitors include Roman Polanski, Steven Soderbergh and Alexander Payne, which leads us to ask--which feature … More »VOTE: Which Cannes Drama Will Win the Palme d’ Or?
Oklahoma singer Shelton to headline May 29 tornado relief benefit
Reuters - 22 hours agoLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oklahoma country singer Blake Shelton said on Friday that he will headline a concert to benefit the victims of the Oklahoma tornado that swept through the city of Moore earlier … More »Oklahoma singer Shelton to headline May 29 tornado relief benefit
Actress Amanda Bynes denies bong-throwing charges
Reuters - 22 hours agoBy Chris Francescani NEW YORK (Reuters) - American actress Amanda Bynes appeared in court on Friday and denied charges of possessing marijuana and tossing a bong out of the window of her 36th-floor Manhattan … More »Actress Amanda Bynes denies bong-throwing charges
Ed Asner, 15 Others Sue SAG-AFTRA Over Unpaid Funds (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety - 22 hours agoMore than a dozen members of SAG-AFTRA — including former SAG president Ed Asner — have sued the actors union, alleging extensive misconduct in its handling of foreign levies and residuals they are owed. … More »Ed Asner, 15 Others Sue SAG-AFTRA Over Unpaid Funds (EXCLUSIVE)
Desiree Hartsock on Bachelor vs. Bachelorette: There's a "Double Standard" for Women
Us Weekly - 22 hours ago"I do think that being a girl, you’re judged a little bit differently," the 26-year-old Bachelorette tells Ryan Seacrest More »Desiree Hartsock on Bachelor vs. Bachelorette: There's a "Double Standard" for Women
WME Signs Departing Fox Exec Mike Darnell (Exclusive)
The Wrap - 22 hours agoFox executive Mike Darnell has signed with WME for the agency to represent him as he transitions from being a network executive to his next business venture. More »WME Signs Departing Fox Exec Mike Darnell (Exclusive)
Rare Superman comic found in house insulation
Associated Press - 22 hours agoMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — It's considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. And David Gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating a … More »Rare Superman comic found in house insulation
Cannes: Critics All Over the Map on James Gray's 'Immigrant' but Love Marion Cotillard
The Wrap - 23 hours agoThe Cannes Film Festival really loves James Gray. But do viewers at the Cannes Film Festival really love James Gray's new movie, "The Immigrant?" More »Cannes: Critics All Over the Map on James Gray's 'Immigrant' but Love Marion Cotillard
Sandra Bullock Jokes About Gravity Sex Scenes With George Clooney
Access Hollywood - 23 hours agoSandra Bullock and George Clooney's upcoming space thriller "Gravity," appears to be filled with heart-pounding chills and seemingly insurmountable obstacles, but when Access Hollywood spoke … More »Sandra Bullock Jokes About Gravity Sex Scenes With George Clooney