 | Is Jonathan Rhys Meyers going to star in 'Star Wars: Episode VII'? (20 May 2013)"Star Wars: Episode VII" is coming in 2015 and we can pretty much expect news (and speculation) about the movie to appear on a fairly regular basis from now until then. Currently we know that J.J. Abrams is directing a script from Michael Arndt and that Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford are all due to appear. Now, a report comes from Latino Review that the star of "The Tudors," Jonathan Rhys Meyers, is being added to the cast. They point out that the actor appeared previously in Abrams' "Mission: Impossible III" and consequently already has a relationship with the director. What »See full article at Hitfix |
 | Seth MacFarlane Won’t Host Oscars Again (20 May 2013)See full article at Variety - Film News |
 | Mel Brooks to be awarded AFI's Life Achievement Award by Martin Scorsese (20 May 2013)Mel Brooks has won an Oscar, a Tony, a Grammy, an Emmy, and endless, endless accolades. Later this month, he’ll be honored once more when Martin Scorsese presents him the American Film Institute’s 41st Life Achievement Award. (Scorsese has also been awarded AFI’s Life Achievement Award, back in 1997.)See full article at EW - Inside Movies |
 | 'Into Darkness' Boldly Goes Where 2009's 'Trek' Went Before (20 May 2013)Star Trek Into Darkness easily opened on top this weekend, though it wasn't the kind of box office sensation that many*including distributor Paramount*were expecting it to be. The J.J. Abrams-directed sequel took in an estimated $70.6 million for the three-day frame; add in its grosses from Wednesday night and all-day Thursday, and the movie has to-date earned $84.1 million. In comparison, 2009's Star Trek grossed $75.2 million for the weekend, and $86.7 million through its first four-and-a-half days.While it's usually unfair to knock a movie for opening in line with its predecessor, it certainly feels like the "disappointment" label is applicable in this case. All signs suggest the 2009 Trek is very well-liked (it has a strong 8.0 rating on IMDb) and Paramount's marketing did a decent job walking the sequel tightrope (a balanced approach of promising more-of-the-same and offering something new). Additionally, there was four years of ticket price inflation and »See full article at Box Office Mojo |
 | Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dead at 74 (20 May 2013)Ray Manzarek, whose keyboard playing was a central element to the sound of '60s rock group The Doors, has died at the age of 74, it was reported on the band's Facebook page. According to the band's Facebook page, Manzarek died shortly after noon on Monday at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany, while surrounded by his wife Dorothy and his brothers Rick and James. Manzarek had been battling bile duct cancer. Also read: Notable Celebrity Deaths of 2013 Born Raymond Daniel Manczarek, Jr. in Chicago, Manzarek formed The Doors in 1965, after meeting »See full article at The Wrap |
 | Justin Bieber Booed at Billboard Music Awards, Readers React (20 May 2013)With music performances galore, the 2013 Billboard Music Awards brought hit songs to life on Sunday. Broadcast live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Christina Aguilera and more came together to show off their red carpet style, perform their chart-topping tunes and thank the fans. From Bieber's boo-gate to Aguilera's sexy slim-down, the show had social media buzzing. Here's what you had to say: View the story "2013 Billboard Music Awards" on Storify »See full article at PEOPLE.com |
 | 'Transformers 4' casts Chinese actress Li Bingbing (20 May 2013)Chinese actress Li Bingbing (Resident Evil: Retribution, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan) has been cast in Transformers 4.See full article at EW - Inside Movies |
 | 'Chuck' Star Zachary Levi to Make Broadway Debut (20 May 2013)Zachary Levi, star of the late, lamented NBC action comedy "Chuck," will make his Broadway debut in the musical comedy "First Date," the show's producers said Monday. Levi anchored the cult TV series for five seasons, starring as a computer-whiz who becomes an improbable spy. He also did voice work for 2011's "Tangled" and is set to appear in "Thor: The Dark World." In "First Date," Levi plays a high-strung man who gets set up with a serial-dater. Their romantic evening gets upended by a series of unexpected events ranging from Google »See full article at The Wrap |
 | Kate Hudson Joins the Cast of Zach Braff’s Wish I Were Here (20 May 2013)We already told you that Zach Braff had cast Mandy Patinkin to play his father in his crowd-sourced film Wish I Was Here. Well, over the last week, the cast has filled out a bit. Josh Gad will play Braff’s brother. Anna Kendrick will play a cosplay aficionado whom Gad crushes on. As was alluded to in the pitch video, Jim Parsons and Donald Faison will be in it as well. And today it was announced that Kate Hudson will co-star as the wife of Braff’s character. Congrats, 40,000 backers, you're now famous people's bosses. »See full article at Vulture |
 | The Daily Treat: How Lauren Conrad's Dog Unwinds After a Ruff Day (20 May 2013)Clearly, Lauren Conrad's dog prefers to cap off a ruff day at the office the same way you do: with a nice, relaxing bubble bath. The fashion expert's most recent canine addition, Fitz - whom she adopted last year - gets the spa treatment in a photo she shared on her blog. But the bath isn't just for Fitz's enjoyment, explained the mom-of-two dogs, 27. "[The dogs] have a walker who takes them for two hours a day just to make sure they get enough exercise, so Fitz comes home every day with a cloud of dirt around him. Literally, like every other night, »See full article at PEOPLE.com |
 | Carey Mulligan Steals Her Own Style in This Lanvin Suit (20 May 2013)Somewhere in the unofficial guide to being an A-List celebrity promoting a major movie is the rule that states: Never wear the same look twice. Apparently Carey Mulligan didn't have time to read the rulebook. Or buy another outfit. The Great Gatsby leading lady showed up for two separate events in this same off-white Lanvin suit. If the stark color and boxy shape weren't so memorable, she could have gotten away with it too. So, what was she thinking?! Probably that she feels so incredibly comfortable (and looks so incredibly beautiful) in this suit, so the fashion press can shove it. The fact that she wore another, strikingly similar tux recently certainly supports that theory. So in »See full article at E! Online |
 | Ang Lee Drops Out of FX's 'Tyrant' Pilot (20 May 2013)Ang Lee apparently isn't feeling very tyrannical anymore. Also read: Ang Lee to Direct FX Pilot From 'Homeland' Duo The "Life of Pi" director has dropped out of the FX pilot "Tyrant," which would have marked his television directorial debut. The pilot, from "Homeland" producers Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff, along with Craig Wright ("Six Feet Under"), follows an unassuming American family drawn into the workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation. Raff created the pilot, which was developed by Gordon and Wright. Raff handled writing duties for the pilot, which comes from Teakwood »See full article at The Wrap |
 | Colin Farrell Congratulates Beyoncé on Pregnancy: "Good for Her" (20 May 2013)Beyoncé wasn't on hand for the Epic premiere in New York City but her costar Colin Farrell did make his way down the green carpet for the occasion. Once Farrell hear about the news that the "Crazy in Love" singer is pregnant, he shared his well wishes with E! News. "Good for her if she is," he said. The congratulations keep coming after E! News broke the news last week that the singer is expecting her second child with husband Jay-z. Congrats again, Bey! »See full article at E! Online |
 | Claire Danes, James Marsden Struggle as Parents in 'As Cool as I Am' Trailer (Video) (20 May 2013)Claire Danes and James Marsden's on-screen daughter isn't the only one growing up in the coming-of-age movie "As Cool as I Am." Danes and Marsden are, too. The first trailer for the upcoming IFC release focuses on their bright teenage daughter (Sara Bolger) dealing with Danes forgetting her birthday and cheating on her dad, while Marsden appears to be too busy working to notice. Also read: James Marsden, Claire Danes to Star in 'As Cool as I Am' Thomas Mann ("Project X") co-stars as Bolger's high school love interest. Max Mayer ("Adam") directed from Virginia »See full article at The Wrap |
 | Why 'Star Trek Into Darkness' $84 Million Opening Wasn't Enough (Video) (20 May 2013)Can a movie make $84 million in five days and knock off "Iron Man 3" at the box office and still be considered underwhelming? If it's "Star Trek Into Darkness," the answer is yes. J.J. Abrams' space epic sequel failed to match the expectations of analysts and distributor Paramount, but in the big picture – the one with bigger-than-ever foreign grosses and four weeks of Imax screenings ahead – it should do fine in the long run. Also read: 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Needs to Get Younger at Box Office - Fast »See full article at The Wrap |
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