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Samuel L. Jackson to Join Hailee Steinfeld in BARELY LETHAL

According to Variety, the acclaimed actor has signed on for Kyle Newman's upcoming action-comedy BARELY LETHAL. The film, penned by John D'Arco, will be produced by Brett Ratner, RKO and Hopscotch Fea... (more...)

Hailee Steinfeld to Lead BARELY LETHAL Comedy

Deadline reports that Hailee Steinfeld will star in director Kyle Newman's upcoming comedy BARELY LETHAL. The film, penned by John D'Arco, will be produced by Brett Ratner, RKO and Hopscotch Features... (more...)

Paramount Sets HERCULES Release for Aug 8, 2014

According to Deadline.com, MGM and Paramount Pictures' Hercules, starring Dwayne Johnson, has set its release date for August 8, 2014. (more...)

InDepth InterView: Sharon Leal Talks Upcoming Films, TV Series, Broadway, Hollywood, DREAMGIRLS & More

Today we are talking to a tremendously talented triple-threat star all about her many recent and upcoming endeavors, including the forthcoming feature films ADDICTED, 1982 and THE LAST LETTER, as well... (more...)

Dwayne Johnson to Star in Brett Ratner's HERCULES

As Deadline reported this evening, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is officially set to star in Brett Ratner's upcoming HERCULES. MGM and Paramount Pictures will co-produce the Ryan Condol-penned script for... (more...)

VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for MOVIE 43

MOVIE 43 is coming to theaters on January 25th, 2013 from 20th Century Fox. The comedy features directors Elizabeth Banks, Steven Brill, Steve Carr, Rusty Cundieff, James Duffy, Griffin Dunne, Peter F... (more...)

Photo Flash: EW Releases New Photos of MOVIE 43's All-Star Cast

Entertainment Weekly released a brand new batch of photos from the upcoming sketch anthology, MOVIE 43, which is now set for release on January 25, 2013. Check out the shots of the film's all-star ens... (more...)

TRUE BLOOD, THE NEWSROOM, GAME OF THRONES, GIRLS and More Set for HBO/Cinemax's 2012-13 Programming

HBO/Cinemax has released the 2012-13 programming overview. (more...)

Yahoo! Debuts Tom Hanks Animated Series ELECTRIC CITY Today, 7/17

Yahoo!, the premier digital media company, previously announced that Playtone and Reliance Entertainment's animated series ELECTRIC CITY, created by and starring Tom Hanks, will make its global debut ... (more...)

Yahoo! to Debut Tom Hanks Animated Series ELECTRIC CITY, 7/17

Yahoo!, the premier digital media company, today announced that Playtone and Reliance Entertainment's animated series ELECTRIC CITY, created by and starring Tom Hanks, will make its global debut on Ju... (more...)

2012 Tribeca Film Festival Awards Announced!

The 11th annual Tribeca Film Festival, co-founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff, and presented by founding sponsor American Express, announced the winners of its competition cate... (more...)

THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT Premiere to Open Tribeca Film Festival, 4/18

The Tribeca Film Festival will open with the world premiere of Universal Picture's THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT. (more...)

2012 Tribeca Film Festival and Tribeca Film Institute Program Juries Announced - Hugh Dancy, Whoopi Goldberg and More

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by founding partner American Express, today announced its jurors - a diverse group of 39 individuals, including award-winning filmmakers, writers and produce... (more...)

Tribeca Film Festival Names Competition Jurors

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by founding partner American Express, today announced its jurors - a diverse group of 39 individuals, including award-winning filmmakers, writers and produce... (more...)

Dwayne Johnson to Receive CinemaCon's 'Actions Star of the Year' Award

Dwayne Johnson will receive the 'CinemaCon Action Star of Year Award,' it was announced today by the convention's managing director, Mitch Neuhauser. CinemaCon. (more...)

Schwarzenegger, DeVito, Murphy to Star in 'Twins' Sequel TRIPLETS

As first reported in the The Hollywood Reporter, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito will reprise their roles as twin brothers Julius and Vincent for a sequel to the 1988 hit film 'Twins' to be tit... (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Billy Crystal, Robin Williams Star in 2012 Oscar Trailer

A short trailer for the 2012 Oscars has been released. The video, entitled 'Off the Grid' stars Oscar host Billy Crystal and features cameo appearances by Megan Fox, Robin Williams, William Fichtner, ... (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Billy Crystal Hosts the 84th Academy Awards - Trailer!

Crystal will host for the ninth time this year. The 84th Academy Awards will be broadcast live by ABC on Feb. 26 from the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood. Brett Ratner and Do... (more...)

Billy Crystal to Step in as 2012 Oscars Host!

Following today'sannouncement that Brian Grazer wil be replacing former show producer Brett Ratner for the 2012 Academy Awards, it has just been announced that Broadway veteran Billy Crystal will take... (more...)

Ricky Gervais Offers to Replace Eddie Murphy as Oscar Host

According to the Hollywood Reporter, comedian Ricky Gervais has offered to take over the job of hosting the 2012 Academy Awards. As recently reported, Gervais is currently in talks with NBC to return... (more...)

Brian Grazer to Replace Brett Ratner as Oscar's Producer

Tom Sherak, President of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has announced that prominent film producer Brian Grazer wil be replacing former show producer Brett Ratner for the upcoming aw... (more...)

Eddie Murphy Drops Out as Host of Oscars

The New York Times reports that the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has announced that actor, comedian Eddie Murphy will no longer be hosting the upcoming telecast of the Oscars. (more...)

Brett Ratner Resigns as Producer of Academy Awards Due to Racial Slur

According to the Huffington Post, Brett Ratner has resigned his role as producer for the upcoming 84th Academy Awards show. Ratner recently made some offensive remarks, including a gay slur during a ... (more...)

GLAAD & Brett Ratner Issue Statement on Resigning Oscars

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today announced plans for a series of public discussions on LGBT images in Hollywood,... (more...)

Brett Ratner Wants to Direct WICKED Flick

A new feature on Brett Ratner out in the New York Times today reveals the music video/Hollywood director and producer's surprising dream job: helming the movie adaptation of the Stephen Schwartz block... (more...)