Dec 17, 2012 5:00am

Hollywood Reacts to Connecticut School Shooting Tragedy

Since Friday’s horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, it hasn’t been business as usual in the entertainment industry. On Saturday, “Saturday Night Live” eschewed its usual comedic opening to pay tribute to the 20 children and six adults who died in the massacre. The New York… Read More »

By Joshua Gardner

Dec 15, 2012 1:25pm

Cruise Film Premiere Postponed After Connecticut Shooting

The premiere of the Tom Cruise film “Jack Reacher,” originally scheduled for today in Pittsburgh, has been postponed due to the Newtown, Conn., school massacre. “Jack Reacher” was scheduled to premiere to American audiences just one day after Adam Lanza allegedly entered a Connecticut elementary… Read More »

Dec 13, 2012 12:40am

Movie Review: ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Not as Good as ‘Lord of the Rings’

It’s a world with barely any women, no romance, and where small men with big hairy feet thrive. No, it’s not Comic-Con — it’s “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.” Expectations abound for Peter Jackson’s prequel based on the beloved book by J.R.R. Tolkien, which Jackson… Read More »

Dec 12, 2012 7:32pm

‘Dark Knight Rises’ Gets Epic Lego Trailer It Deserves

Back in March, paranickfilmz took the second trailer for “The Dark Knight Rises” and recreated it scene-for-scene on YouTube … completely out of Legos. The exceptionally well-done video rightfully scored a million views. It was the Lego trailer the Internet deserved. Now the Internet is getting the… Read More »

Dec 11, 2012 6:43pm

‘Angry Birds’ Maker Names ‘Despicable Me’ Producer to Launch 3-D Film in 2016

The birds of the popular “Angry Birds” franchise are soaring to new heights, setting their sights on Hollywood. On the game’s third anniversary, Rovio Entertainment — the Finland-based media company responsible for creating the fierce digital flock — announced today that producer John Cohen will produce the “Angry… Read More »

Dec 11, 2012 1:20pm

Ian McKellen Does Not Have Prostate Cancer, Agent Says

A report that Sir Ian McKellen has had prostate cancer for the past  six or seven years has been denied  by the actor’s agent, who said that McKellen is in fine health. Chris Andrews told ABCNews.com today that the actor, 73, does not have prostate cancer, as reported… Read More »

Dec 7, 2012 6:23pm

POW: A Mix of Old and New for ‘A Christmas Story’ on Broadway

When the movie “A Christmas Story” came out in 1983, few went to see it in theaters but tens of millions have been watching it ever since. Set in the 1940s in a fictional town in Indiana, the story about a boy named Ralphie and… Read More »

Dec 7, 2012 4:48pm

Dan Aykroyd Lays Down ‘Ghostbusters 3′ Ultimatum

Now or never. Dan Aykroyd, the self-proclaimed “cheerleader” behind a long-brewing attempt to get the Ghostbusters franchise back into theaters, sat down with Esquire for a lengthy and candid interview this week regarding the status of “Ghostbusters 3.” The bottom line? Time is running out…. Read More »

Dec 4, 2012 4:36pm

Anne Hathaway Reveals ‘Shame’ Over ‘Stress’ to Be Thin

Anne Hathaway grins on the latest issue of Glamour, beaming in a pair of hot pants and a tank top. But in an interview with the magazine, the “Les Mis” star revealed that her obsession with being thin is a source of “shame” and said… Read More »

Dec 4, 2012 11:05am

Ashton Kutcher’s Steve Jobs Biopic to Premiere at Sundance

Here it is, your first official look at Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs. Sundance organizers announced Monday that “jOBS” will close out the film festival, which runs from Jan. 17-27 in Park City, Utah. Kutcher likely won’t sport this shag for the entire movie —… Read More »