Ellen DeGeneres Jokes About Divorce Rumors on Kimmel: ‘We Were Both So Sad’...
According to gossip rags, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi are considering a divorce, and both were “so sad” to find out about their marital troubles through the media. “I read that we were getting...
View Article‘The Red Road’ Review: Good Actors Steered Astray
The exceptionally well-cast “The Red Road” starts well, but slips in the second episode. If I were you, I’d watch the premiere and wait a few weeks for some consensus on whether it recovers. The...
View ArticleOscars Telecast Streaming Live for the First Time Ever
The Oscars are streaming live for the first time ever, the Academy and ABC announced Thursday, making the preshow and telecast available online and on mobile devices to qualified TV subscribers. After...
View Article‘Game of Thrones’ Season 4 Poster Is Stark-Raven Mad
Well, this sends a prettty clear message. Key art for the upcoming fourth season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” hit the internet on Thursday, and it appears — surprise — that there’s gonna be some killin’....
View ArticleMGM TV Extends Top Execs’ Contracts Through 2016
MGM Television is holding on to its leadership for another two years. The company has extended the contracts for several of its top executives through 2016. Roma Khanna, President, Television Group and...
View ArticleRyan Murphy’s HBO Film ‘The Normal Heart’ Sets May Premiere Date
Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of the Larry Kramer play “The Normal Heart” will premiere May 25 at 9 p.m., the network said Thursday. The adaptation, which chronicles the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New...
View ArticleOscar Concert to Showcase Music Nominees at a Time of Celebration – and Concern
Thursday night’s Oscar Concert, the Academy’s first Oscar-week showcase for nominated music, comes at a great time for the AMPAS Music Branch. And it comes at a tough time for the branch. It’s a great...
View ArticleDiscovery Communications Shakes Up Leadership for Its U.S. Networks
Discovery Communications has re-aligned the leadership for its portfolio of U.S. networks, dividing the portfolio among group presidents Eileen O’Neill, Marjorie Kaplan and Henry Schleiff. The...
View ArticleL.A. Film Czar: Tax Incentives About Middle-Class Jobs, Not Corporate Welfare
Ken Ziffren, newly appointed film czar for Los Angeles, urged state legislators and Governor Jerry Brown to embrace a new bill that would expand production incentives in California as the best way to...
View Article‘Drop Dead Diva’s’ Carter MacIntyre Joins USA Comedy ‘Benched’
Carter MacIntyre has found a new place to roost. He has joined as a series regular on USA Network’s upcoming comedy, “Benched.” MacIntyre will play Trent, Nina’s (“Happy Endings’” Eliza Coupe)...
View ArticleHollywood Applauds Arizona Governor’s Anti-Gay Bill Veto
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer vetoed a state senate bill that would have allowed businesses to refuse to serve homosexual customers, and many in Hollywood couldn’t be happier. Whether rallying their...
View ArticleZach Braff Movie ‘Wish I Was Here’ to Open in July
Focus Features will release Zach Braff’s new movie “Wish I Was Here” on July 18, in New York and Los Angeles, before expanding it to other markets, the distributor said Thursday. Focus acquired the...
View Article‘Divergent’ Tracking for Franchise-Launching $50 Million-Plus Box-Office Opening
Things are coming together nicely for “Divergent.” Early tracking came online Thursday for the young adult sci-fi adventure that Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment are banking on becoming a franchise,...
View Article‘Filly Brown’ Star Gina Rodriguez Lands Lead on CW Pilot ‘Jane the Virgin’
The CW has found its lead for its much-buzzed about pilot, “Jane the Virgin,” from “Emily Owens M.D.” executive producer Jennie Snyder Urman. Gina Rodriguez will star as the title character on “Jane,”...
View ArticleNFL Sets Hall of Fame Game Matchup: New York Giants vs. Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills and New York Giants will kick off the 2014 preseason in the NFL’s Hall of Fame Game on Sunday, Aug. 3. The game will begin at 8 p.m. ET on NBC; it will also be broadcast on...
View ArticleRatings: Seth Meyers Ties Top ‘Late Night’ Wednesday in 5 Years
Seth Meyers continued to roll in his third telecast, tying the “Late Night” series’ top ratings for a Wednesday in 5 years. “Late Night” earned a 0.9 rating in the advertiser-sought adults 18-49...
View Article‘Last Vegas’ Director Jon Turteltaub to Tackle ‘Lady in the Locker Room’ for...
Fresh off the international success of CBS Films’ comedy “Last Vegas,” Jon Turteltaub is attached to direct “The Lady in the Locker Room,” which is based on the life of Susan Fornoff. In addition to...
View ArticleCBS Enters Holding Deals With 3 Actors Following Diversity Comedy Showcase
CBS has signed talent holding deals with three actors following their performances at January’s Diversity Comedy Showcase, including a deal for a lead role in the pilot for the upcoming “How I Met Your...
View ArticleOscar Predictions: ‘Gravity’ Will Be the Biggest Winner, But Will It Win the...
When it comes to Oscar predictions, some years are easier than others. This one isn’t easy. In fact, with three films going into Oscar weekend with a legitimate chance to win, this looks like the most...
View ArticleHollywood Rallies Support for Republicans After Piracy Defeat
Bruised by the defeat of an anti-piracy bill two years ago, Hollywood’s chief lobbying organization is giving more money to outside political groups that support Republican lawmakers. During the 2012...
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