4 Roles That Prove Stephen Colbert Has the Range to Be a Hit on ‘Late Show’
Stephen Colbert's shelf filled with trophies attests to his talent, but there is some concern among media pundits about the Comedy Central star's ability to take over the “Late Show” franchise from...
View Article‘Amazing Spider-Man 2' Tracking for $95 Million Box-Office Opening
Sony's Marvel superhero saga “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” is tracking for an opening in the $95 million range, according to early pre-release information that came online Thursday morning. That puts it...
View ArticleLetterman on Colbert: ‘I'm Very Excited for Him, and I'm Flattered That CBS...
David Letterman joined the rest of the world in congratulating Stephen Colbert for being chosen to replace the retiring “Late Show” legend. “Stephen has always been a real friend to me,” Letterman said...
View ArticleEllen DeGeneres Tries Her Hand at David Letterman's Gig (Video)
Guess she didn't pass the audition. Ellen DeGeneres, who'd been mentioned as a possible replacement for retiring “Late Show” host David Letterman, tried her hand at late-night comedy in a sketch...
View ArticleJeff Wadlow to Rewrite ‘Masters of the Universe’ Script for Sony
Jeff Wadlow has closed a deal to rewrite “Masters of the Universe” for Sony Pictures and Escape Artists, TheWrap has learned. Wadlow recently directed “Kick-Ass 2” and is among the frontrunners to...
View ArticleStephen Colbert Replaces David Letterman: Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Fallon React
The announcement that Stephen Colbert would succeed David Letterman on CBS's “The Late Show” was welcomed by Hollywood. The sudden revelation on Thursday that Letterman would be replaced by Colbert in...
View ArticleLike Facebook and Twitter, Google Tries to Prove TV Needs Its Help
Like Facebook, Twitter and many other technology companies, Google wants more of Hollywood's money. It believes TV networks should view YouTube as a cornerstone of their marketing campaigns, an...
View ArticleJavier Bardem Joins Charlize Theron in Sean Penn's African Movie
Oscar winner Javier Bardem will star opposite Charlize Theron in Sean Penn's African drama “The Last Face,” an individual familiar with the project told TheWrap. Penn will direct from a script by Erin...
View Article‘Joe’ Review: Nicolas Cage Can Still Act, When Asked To
Given the choice between spending the day in the hot sun or in an air-conditioned soundstage, it's no wonder so many movies are about people who work at desks and not in the dirt. Let us salute...
View ArticleStephen Colbert Clarifies: ‘I Won't Do ‘Late Show’ in Character’
In case there was any confusion, Stephen Colbert won't continue his alter-ego from Comedy Central's “Colbert Report” when he takes over for David Letterman on CBS's “Late Show” in 2015. “I won't be...
View Article‘Girl Meets World’ Releases First Heartwarming Teaser With Ben Savage,...
The first preview for “Girl Meets World” has debuted, and it looks as heartwarming as ever. The sequel to Disney series “Boy Meets World” stars Rowan Blanchard as the teenage offspring of the '90s...
View Article‘Under the Gunn’ Finale: 4 Remaining Designers Reveal Their Collection...
With inspirations ranging from shattering armor, to “Queen Nefertiti meets Harlem” the four remaining contestants on Lifetime's “Under the Gunn” step up their game for the biggest challenge of the...
View ArticleStephen Colbert's 10 Most Popular ‘Colbert Report’ Moments (Video)
Stephen Colbert will be moving to CBS next year, when the host of “The Colbert Report” takes over for retiring “Late Show” host David Letterman. As the satirical Comedy Central host prepares for the...
View ArticleHow Stephen Colbert Got the ‘Late Show': Nina Tassler Says Talks Started...
Stephen Colbert's agent reached out to CBS about his taking over “Late Night” the day after David Letterman announced his retirement, and Colbert quickly emerged as the top candidate, CBS entertainment...
View ArticleStephen Colbert's ‘Late Show’ Deal Slammed by Rush Limbaugh
Rush Limbaugh wasted no time Thursday responding to the news that Stephen Colbert would replace David Letterman on CBS’ “The Late Show,” and the conservative talk radio host not happy about the choice....
View ArticleStephen Hawking Romance ‘Theory of Everything’ Gets Release Date
“Theory of Everything,” a romantic drama about Stephen Hawking, will open in limited release in the U.S. on Nov. 7, Focus Features said Thursday. James Marsh (“Man on a Wire”) directs the drama about...
View ArticleFormer Maker Studios CEO Seeks to Delay Disney Deal
Former Maker Studios CEO Danny Zappin is trying to delay the company's sale to Disney, according to documents filed Wednesday in California Superior Court. Disney agreed to acquire Maker Studios for...
View ArticleWatch ‘Walking Dead’ Star Steven Yeun in First Movie Role in ‘I Origins’...
“Walking Dead” star Steven Yeun will make his big screen debut this summer when Fox Searchlight releases “I Origins,” a supernatural drama exploring the connection between spirituality and science. The...
View ArticleCNN's Jeff Zucker on Shift in 9 p.m. Strategy: Talk Shows Don't ‘Thrive Any...
CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker revealed on Thursday that it is bailing on its 9 p.m. talk show tradition because the network believes the format is no longer attractive to audiences. “We believe...
View ArticleFeud Over Ultimate Warrior's Death: WWE Star Diamond Dallas Page Slams Nancy...
After a controversial interview on “Nancy Grace Tonight” that incited outrage from wrestling fans, WWE icon Diamond Dallas Page took to Twitter Thursday to say he regretted going on the show. “I went...
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