BEN AFFLECK MOVIES COVERAGE

Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton to Lead Comedy LIFE ITSELF

The film comes from Myriad Pictures, and is based upon Jill Ciment's novel HEROICE MEASURES. The studio recently tapped Richard Loncraine to direct. Freeman's Revelations Entertainment will produce al... (more...)

VIDEO: Ben Affleck, Bill Hader in SNL Season Finale Promo

Straight from his Oscar-nominated turn as director of ARGO, Ben Affleck will host the Season Finale of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE this Saturday, May 18th. Check out the promo for the episode below! (more...)

BEFORE MIDNIGHT's Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke and More to Kick Off Film Society of Lincoln Center's Free Summer Talks

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today their FREE Summer Talks series, kicking off next week with BEFORE MIDNIGHT director Richard Linklater, actors Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke on Thursday... (more...)

Warner Bros. Classic & Contemporary Thrillers Coming to DVD, 9/3

Warner Home Video will release another new DVD box set as part of their 90th Anniversary initiative running throughout 2013. The Best of Warner Bros. 20 Film Collection: Thrillers will be available Se... (more...)

Nat Geo Airs LOCKED UP ABROAD: THE REAL ARGO Tonight

The nail-biting firsthand account of being under siege in Tehran and the risky cover plan to smuggle them out using a fake science-fiction movie is profiled in the episode LOCKED UP ABROAD: THE REAL ... (more...)

BLING RING to Close 2013 Seattle Film Festival

The Seattle International Film Festival, the largest and most-highly attended festival in the United States, announced today the complete schedule of films and events that will make up the 39th Seattl... (more...)

Nat Geo to Air LOCKED UP ABROAD: THE REAL ARGO, 5/5

The nail-biting firsthand account of being under siege in Tehran and the risky cover plan to smuggle them out using a fake science-fiction movie is profiled in the episode LOCKED UP ABROAD: THE REAL ... (more...)

Ben Affleck to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Brown University

Brown University will confer six honorary doctorates during its 245th Commencement Sunday, May 26, 2013. According to the school's web site, actor and director Ben Affleck will be among the honorees. (more...)

Michael Bay Retracts ARMAGEDDON Apology

Michael Bay would like you to know he's not actually sorry for making ARMAGEDDON. Yesterday, a profile on Bay was published in the Miami Herald, in which he apologized for the 1998 film ARMAGEDDON, st... (more...)

Michael Bay Recants, Apologizes for ARMAGEDDON

Michael Bay isn't known for being particularly apologetic - about anything. If there's one film he's sorry about making, it's 1998's ARMAGEDDON, starring Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, and Billy Bob Thorn... (more...)

Cannes Film Festival Announces Critics Week Line Up

The full line-up has been revealed for the Cannes Film Festival Critics Week. Miguel Gomes, director of Portuguese film, will preside over the jury while French director Mia Hansen-Love will serve as ... (more...)

Will Smith to Join Kristen Stewart in Warner Bros. FOCUS

Variety reports that Will Smith is in final discussions to star in Warner Bros upcoming film FOCUS. The actor will join Kristen Stewart in the 'con artist' picture. According to the report, Ryan Gosli... (more...)

TO THE WONDER Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Released Digitally Today

Lakeshore Records will release the TO THE WONDER - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally today, April 16th and in stores on May 21, 2013. The Magnolia Pictures film will be released in theaters... (more...)

2013 MTV Movie Award Winners - THE AVENGERS, PITCH PERFECT, Jennifer Lawrence and More!

The 2013 MTV Movie Awards aired live tonight, April 14, from the Sony Pictures Studios Lot in Culver City, Calif. The awards honor the actors and films that enthralled and electrified audiences this y... (more...)

Morgan Freeman to Join Johnny Depp in TRANSCENDANCE

Legendary actor Morgan Freeman has officially signed on to join Johnny Depp in Wally Pfister's directorial debut, TRANSCENDENCE, it was announced today. (more...)

Julien's Auctions Hosts 2013 Hollywood Legends Auction Event, 4/5-6

Julien's Auctions, the world's premier entertainment celebrity memorabilia auction house, has announced its Hollywood Legends auction of over 800 items including exceptional screen worn wardrobe, prop... (more...)

TO THE WONDER Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to Be Released Digitally 4/16

Lakeshore Records will release the To The Wonder – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally on April 16th and in stores on May 21, 2013. The Magnolia Pictures film will be released in theaters, o... (more...)

Hollywood Film Awards to Take Place 10/21

For a 17th consecutive year, the Hollywood Film Awards continues its mandate of celebrating Hollywood cinema and recognizing excellence in Hollywood, both in-front and behind the camera. This year the... (more...)

ARGO's Tony Mendez, Ben Affleck Attend Opening Night at Maryland Int'l Film Festival

The Maryland International Film Festival, Hagerstown (MDIFF) will screen Oscar-winning film ARGO at 6:45 pm, April 11, at the Maryland Theatre on opening night of the festival. (more...)

Justin Timberlake to Star as ANNIE'S Daddy Warbucks?

Justin Timberlake may soon be putting on his suit and tie and heading to a mansion on New York's Fifth Avenue. According to the New York Post, the singer is being considered for the lead role of Daddy... (more...)

UPDATE: ARGO Now Not Only U.S. Film Iranian Authorities Want to Sue

Yesterday, BWW reported that Iranian authorities are considering suing Hollywood over the way their country was depicted in the Academy Award-winning film ARGO. Today, Deadline is reporting that Frenc... (more...)

Screening Series 'The Life of Film' Celebrates a Decade of Reverse Shot

Founded in early 2003, the online film magazine Reverse Shot (reverseshot.com) is one of the most dynamic voices in contemporary film criticism. Made up of an ever-expanding community of writers in Ne... (more...)

Iranian Authorities Plan to Sue Hollywood Over ARGO Misrepresentation

According to a report in the Associated Press, Iranian authorities are considering suing Hollywood over the way their country was depicted in the Academy Award-winning film ARGO. The film is based on ... (more...)

Julien's Auctions Announces 2013 Hollywood Legends Auction Event, 4/5-6

Julien's Auctions, the world's premier entertainment celebrity memorabilia auction house, has announced its Hollywood Legends auction of over 800 items including exceptional screen worn wardrobe, prop... (more...)

BWW TV: TO THE WONDER Trailer Released!

The anticipated new feature from renowned filmmaker Terrence Malick (Tree of Life, The New World), TO THE WONDER boldly and lyrically explores the complexities of love in all its forms. Parisian singl... (more...)