Author: Richard Lawson

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Sanrda Bullock Won't Hate Little Girls

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Today in show business news: The search for Miss Hannigan continues, some interesting clues about the next Star Wars movie, and Simon Rich continues to do well at his 20s.

By Richard Lawson

Jul 13, 2012

The Call Sheet

Jessica Biel: Super Villain

Justin's girl will be putting on a catsuit of some kind and kicking but with Wolverine. Or be kicking Wolverine's butt. It's unclear. Also today: Dianna Agron snags a plum role and Ken Jeong moves up in the world.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 13, 2012

Movie Review

'The Imposter': A Maddening Real-Life Mystery

The summer's most beguiling mystery isn't what those curious Prometheus aliens are up to, it's not Bane's plans for Gotham City. No, the most intriguing question of the season is what happened in a town outside of San Antonio back in the mid-1990s, when a thirteen-year-old boy went missing, only to astonishingly reappear in Europe four years later.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 13, 2012

The Case for 'Breaking Bad' as Television's Best Show

You know how people are always trying to determine the best TV series ever? Like, maybe it's The Sopranos, maybe it's The Wire. We're just gonna come right out and say it: Breaking Bad is The Best Show.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 13, 2012

The Smart Set

Kristen and Rob Want a Baby

People are saying that Kristen Stewart wants to have a baby with her longtime boyfriend Edward Cullen. Is it true? Probably! Elsewhere, Katie Holmes didn't get that much money and David Geffen has a fancy new house.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 12, 2012

The Call Sheet

Steven Tyler Flies the Coop

Another judge is leaving America's favorite singing contest. Is anyone going to be back next season?? Also today: Taylor Swift is very rich and Will Smith contemplates a career change.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 12, 2012

Is Reese Witherspoon Right for 'Gone Girl'?

Former Entertainment Weekly television critic turned bestselling thriller writer Gillian Flynn has sold the rights to her latest book, Gone Girl, to 20th Century Fox and Reese Witherspoon's production company.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 12, 2012

The Smart Set

Tatum Hates Pettyfer, Garfield Hates Pattinson

Today we hear about actors feuding over professional problems. Can they ever resolve it? Also, there's some troubling news about Prince William and his wife that needs discussing, as well an ambitious Bachelorette to deal with.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 11, 2012

The Call Sheet

Don't Worry, More Remakes Are on the Way

Hollywood is completely out of ideas, as we know, so they're continuing to dig through the attic for old stuff to spruce up. Here's the news on two new remakes, plus some other showbiz tidbits.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 11, 2012

'Game of Thrones' and Other Prestige TV Video Games

A first trailer for Game of Thrones: Seven Kingdoms, a new video game based on the wildly popular fantasy book series turned HBO television show, has been released and despite it looking a little silly, it made us curious. What other popular prestige shows could be turned into video games? Let's speculate!

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 11, 2012

The Smart Set

Rielle Hunter's Book Sputters; Tom Cruise Sparks

Rielle Hunter has a truncated little book tour, Tom Cruise is hitting it off with a new lady, and, more believably, he's maybe a magical being who can do telekinesis.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 10, 2012

The Call Sheet

Three More Years of 'Hunger Games'

Don't worry, you'll be watching Katniss and friends kill people until 2015. Also don't worry about Seth Meyers, he's probably not replacing Regis. But do worry about Savannah Guthrie. She's not exactly a hit.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 10, 2012

You Watch TV Wrong

How should we be watching TV? Well, according to Slate's Jim Pagels, you should not be watching big heaping marathon hunks of it because that ruins the purity of the show or something.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 10, 2012

Yes, You Should Be Watching 'Teen Wolf'

Let's just get this out of the way: Yes, MTV's Teen Wolf is chock full of shirtless hardbodies standing around in locker rooms and various other shirt-free zones. The show is also more than that: a deceptively smart, sly show, one that knows it's junk food and simply aspires to be the tastiest garbage around. And it succeeds!

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 10, 2012

The Smart Set

Adele's Secret Pregnancy

This morning's gossip includes news of Adele's baby, some depressing stuff about the boring old Hamptons, and a story about Miley Cyrus singing a song with a drag queen. It's a Tuesday hodgepodge!

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 9, 2012

The Call Sheet

The 'Idol' Return of Adam Lambert

Today in the world of entertainment: American Idol might put a former contestant behind the judges' table, Philip Seymour Hoffman heads off to kill some children, and Michael Fassbender, well, heads off to kill some people, too.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 9, 2012

Tom and Katie Have Settled

TMZ is reporting that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, currently America's most famous divorcing couple, have reached a settlement. Holmes' lawyer tells the site, "This case has been settled and the agreement has been signed."

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 9, 2012

The Smart Set

The Kardashians Spawn Again; Justin Bieber Calls 911

Today in gossip news, Kourtney Kardashian has given birth once more. Also, Justin Bieber makes a desperate 911 call, and Michael Phelps claims he was fat once. Yeah, right.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 6, 2012

The Call Sheet

'The Hobbit' Is Finished

Today: Shooting has completed in Middle Earth, J.Lo has a new show about lesbians, and we're heading back to Sweet Valley.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 6, 2012

The Smart Set

Jennifer Aniston Says 'No' to Justin Theroux

Today: Jen Aniston has turned down an engagement, Brad Pitt's mom doesn't like gay people, and Taylor Swift is cozying up to the Kennedys.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 5, 2012

The Call Sheet

'Spider-Man' Is Gonna Be Big

Today: Spidey is doing better than expected, the Princess Di movie gets a name change, and we have a new Mulan.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 5, 2012

Seth Meyers to Replace Regis?

Saturday Night Live head writer and "Weekend Update" anchor Seth Meyers might be permanently filling Regis Philbin's old seat opposite Kelly Ripa on Live!, if a current report is to be believed.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 5, 2012

Movie Review

'Savages': Golden State Warriors

With Savages Oliver Stone returns to the scuzzy, saturated, chaotic aesthetic of 1997's U Turn, a nihilistic clutter of screwball violence and effortful seediness.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 5, 2012

The Smart Set

Katie Holmes Hinted At Her Divorce Weeks Ago

Today: The latest in TomKat news, Matthew McConaughey is expecting, and so is Claire Danes.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 3, 2012

The Call Sheet

'Hunger Games' Has Its Johanna Mason

Today: Jena Malone heads into battle, Spider-Man is gonna be one rich kid, and Dunder Mifflin may have a new employee.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 3, 2012

Tom Cruise Gets Tough in 'Jack Reacher'

Here's a trailer for Tom Cruise's next action flick Jack Reacher, a hardboiled drifter movie based on the popular series of books by Lee Child.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 3, 2012

Movie Review

'The Amazing Spider-Man': What's Old Is New Again

Forget Batman. It turns out we don't need him to save the summer anymore. No, the great surprise of the hot season so far is that, despite some of our, ahem, reservations, The Amazing Spider-Man is, really, just that.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 3, 2012

The Smart Set

Tom Owes Katie Very Little, Except Maybe a 'Dawson's Creek' Reunion

Today: The latest Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes news, the women's US gymnastics team gets an endorsement, and Calvin Klein's ex is now kissing girls.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 2, 2012

The Call Sheet

'The Newsroom' to Keep Broadcasting

Today: HBO re-ups with Aaron Sorkin, Naomi Watts is spotted in Princess Di costume, and A&E prequel a classic.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 2, 2012

The Potential Rise of Seth MacFarlane, Auteur

On Friday, toward the end of my review of Seth MacFarlane's new comedy TedI wrote: "I don't think that Hollywood will exactly be beating down MacFarlane's door to get him to make another movie, but I hope he gives it another go nonetheless." Well, it seems that I was wrong.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 2, 2012

Is There a Right Way to Come Out?

As the gay community and its allies have long been encouraging him to do, sometimes gently and sometimes a bit more forcefully, CNN news anchor and talk show host Anderson Cooper came out of the closet today. But did he say it the right way?

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 2, 2012

The Smart Set

Tom Tailing Cut-and-Run Katie?

Today: Mysterious cars have been following Katie Holmes, a Facebook billionaire is made an honest man, and Alec Baldwin had violent fantasies about Harvey Levin

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 29, 2012

The Call Sheet

Charlie Sheen Is Still a Hit

People are still pretty interested in Charlie Sheen, Clark Gable's grandson brings further disgrace to his family name, and USA has an innovative new show.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 29, 2012

Strange Romance: A Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Photo Album

Now that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are getting a divorce, it's time to take a little look back at their relationship. It was a strange one, wasn't it?

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 29, 2012

Movie Review

'Magic Mike' & 'Ted': Boys Will Be Toys

Channing Tatum's and Mark Wahlberg's latest films reviewed.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 29, 2012

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes to Divorce

People magazine is reporting that after nearly six years of weird wedded bliss, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are divorcing. No reason has been given, but we'd imagine it has nothing to do with aliens, Scientology, or, y'know, those rumors about Mr. Cruise.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 29, 2012

The Smart Set

Ann Curry Hates Matt Lauer

Today: There's some awkward tension in the morning TV world, Kate Middleton might go homeless, and Elle Macpherson has been canned.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 28, 2012

The Call Sheet

'Total Recall' Is Looking Good

Today: A sci-fi update looks surprisingly entertaining, Damon Lindelof has been given some more work, and Cee Lo Green is an actor now.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 28, 2012

Is Louis C.K.'s Independence Independent?

The third season of comedian Louis C.K.'s strange and brilliant series Louie premieres on FX tonight at 10:30 p.m., which is cause for celebration. C.K. is doing perhaps the most interesting thing on television today.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 28, 2012

The Smart Set

Harry Loves Kate; Leo Goes Incognito

Today: Harry and Kate are the best of friends, Leonardo DiCaprio wears a mask, and someone prefers Katy to Russell.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 27, 2012

The Call Sheet

Justin Bieber Is the Biggest Boy on the Block

Today: Bieber is a top seller, Nathan Lane heads back to TV, and TBS makes a strange decision.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 27, 2012

Now That B.J. Novak Is Leaving, Let's Just Cancel 'The Office'

Word is out today, via TV Guide's Michael Schneider, that B.J. Novak, a writer and costar on NBC's The Office, is leaving the show effective pretty much immediately. Yikes, is there anyone left on this show?

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 27, 2012

The Smart Set

Jennifer Aniston's Ring Is Just a Ring; Chris Brown and Drake Close a Club

Today: Jen is not engaged you guys, Chris Brown and Aubrey Graham just put a lot of people out of work, and Charlie Sheen did not destroy that hotel room

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 26, 2012

The Call Sheet

Tyler Perry: Action Hero

Today: Tyler Perry tries a new genre, a Canadian show gets another American season, and Jena Malone is in the running for a big role.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 26, 2012

Movie Review

'Beasts of the Southern Wild': Welcome to Earth

Today we review the new independent film Beasts of the Southern Wild, which opens in limited release tomorrow.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 26, 2012

What We Watched

'Me @ the Zoo': Sorry, Chris and Britney

Last night HBO premiered its new video collage documentary Me @ the Zoo, a strange and depressing look at Mr. Leave Britney Alone himself, Chris Crocker.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 26, 2012

The Smart Set

Jennifer Aniston's Mysterious Diamond Ring; Jon Hamm Was Robbed

Today: Old widow Aniston might be engaged, take a look at Will & Kate's schedules, and Jon Hamm has been robbed

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 25, 2012

The Call Sheet

So-So News for 'The Newsroom'

Today: HBO's newest drama had a decent debut, Maura Tierney gets a juicy new role, and Miley's dad heads to Broadway.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 25, 2012

Losing Pride in the Pride Parade

Peppered throughout the great old crowd favorites at the Gay Pride Parade were corporate floats and political groups that essentially have nothing to do with gay rights or gay pride. The parade feels maybe a little co-opted these days.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 25, 2012

The Smart Set

Zac Efron, Robert Pattinson, and Andrew Garfield Walk Into a Room...

Today: Hear all about the wedding of your teen dreams, Joe Manganiello is not going to tell you about his package, and Rumer Willis can carry a tune.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 22, 2012

The Call Sheet

Goodbye 'Desperate Housewives,' Hello 'Devious Maids'

Today: Lifetime gets some new housekeepers, there's been a change in the summer movie schedule, and Lena Dunham is giving herself a hot new man.

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