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

Jun 18, 2013

'Jurassic Park 4' Is Back On

Today in show business news: Jurassic Park 4 lives again, Pacific Rim may live again too, and Liv Tyler heads to TV.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 14, 2013

The Terminator Will Terminate Again

Today in show business news: Schwarzenegger will be robotic again, Guardians of the Galaxy gets more guardians, and Man of Steel is going to be big. 

Comments | 3,506 Views

By Richard Lawson

Jun 13, 2013

Ethan Hawke Is Macbeth

Today in show business news: Ethan Hawke lands one of the biggest roles, Angelina Jolie is casting her next movie, and Wes Bentley's comeback continues.

Comments | 3,725 Views

By Richard Lawson

Jun 12, 2013

Sandra Bullock Might Hate Little Girls

Today in show business news: Sandra Bullock considers joining the Annie musical, Portlandia rides again, and Ethan Hawke made a smart business decision.

Comments | 6,565 Views

By Richard Lawson

Jun 11, 2013

What's to Become of 'Dumb & Dumber'?

Today in show-business news: The Dumb & Dumber project hits a major snag, Josh Gad books another role, and Michael Cera goes bad.

Comments | 5,031 Views

By Richard Lawson

Jun 10, 2013

'Game of Thrones' Is the Biggest Thing Since 'The Sopranos'

Today in show business news: HBO has a big ratings hit, Oprah re-ups with LaToya Jackson, and there's a new man in charge of American Idol. Also: Hobbit.

Comments | 4,803 Views

By Richard Lawson

Jun 7, 2013

'Walking Dead' Is Getting Scarier Zombies

Today in showbiz news: Changes are coming to The Walking Dead, ABC orders a funny-sounding new show, and The Purge is already a hit.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 6, 2013

They Should Probably Not Make an 'Archie' Movie

Today in showbiz news: This planned Archie Comics movie is troubling, Denzel Washington gets back into action, and Justin Timberlake is a college student?

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 5, 2013

Goodbye 'Borgias'

Today in showbiz news: Showtime is ceasing its relationship with the papacy, a beloved (?) character leaves Shameless, and Django bombs in China.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 4, 2013

We Don't Need 'The Wizard of Oz' in 3D

Today in show business news: Warner Bros. is reworking a classic, Justin Theroux gets a big TV role, and a Game of Thrones actress lands on her feet. 

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 3, 2013

Going to Disney World Sure Is Expensive

Today in show business news: Disney raises its park fares to almost $400 per day for a family of four, Showtime finds a leading man, and The Killing holds steady.

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By Richard Lawson

May 30, 2013

Tracy Morgan Returns to TV a Hero

Today in show business news: Tracy Morgan has a new pilot in the works at FX, Jenna Elfman gets another shot, Disney is getting sued, and more — with machete.

Comments | 3,204 Views

By Richard Lawson

May 29, 2013

'Two and a Half Men' Adds a Little Lady

Today in show business news: A big change is coming to Two and a Half Men, Arnold Schwarzenegger sells a bodybuilding show to Showtime, and Homeland adds a cast member.

Comments | 14,487 Views

By Richard Lawson

May 28, 2013

Everybody Loves Liberace

Today in show business news: Lots of people wanted to watch Michael Douglas and Matt Damon be lovers in Behind the Candelabra, NBC might want Community's creator to come back, and P.T. Anderson adds to his all-star cast in adapting Pynchon.

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By Richard Lawson

May 24, 2013

Jennifer Hudson Returning to 'Idol'?

Today in show business news: Jennifer Hudson might become an American Idol judge, Jon Stewart finds a leading man for his risky directing debut, and Tom Cruise walks away from a movie. 

Comments | 2,523 Views

By Richard Lawson

May 23, 2013

Steven Soderbergh Unretires

Today in show business news: Steven Soderbergh is headed to television, Intervention will intervene no more, and USA is sending camp kids to battle.

Comments | 1,467 Views

By Richard Lawson

May 22, 2013

'American Horror Story' Gets Another Witch

Today in show business news: Emma Roberts has joined the Ryan Murphy family, CBS hires a Bad Teacher, and a glimpse of the next Vince Vaughn movie.

Comments | 3,980 Views

By Richard Lawson

May 21, 2013

Reese Witherspoon Is Really Going to Space

Today in entertainment news: Reese Witherspoon's first sci-fi movie seems to be a go, Leo DiCaprio reteams with an old friend, and Steven Spielberg is adapting a video game.

Comments | 3,737 Views

By Richard Lawson

May 20, 2013

Kate Hudson Teams Up With Zach Braff

Today in show business: Zach Braff has put Kate Hudson in the movie you bought him, the Angry Birds movie really is happening, and Claire Danes has a teen daughter.

Comments | 7,623 Views

By Richard Lawson

May 17, 2013

The Dramatic Demise of 'American Idol'

Today in show business news: Not many people watched the American Idol finale, The Voice is still going strong, and Pete Campbell takes to the stage. 

Comments | 5,398 Views

By Richard Lawson

May 16, 2013

Look at These Old Men Wild 'N Out

Today in show business news: Here's our first look at the old Oscar winners in Vegas comedy Last Vegas, HBO is heading to Silicon Valley, and The CW is trying to figure out Wonder Woman.

Comments | 1,450 Views

By Richard Lawson

May 15, 2013

Zach Braff Didn't Really Need Your Money

Today in show business: Zach Braff's Kickstarter movie just got some real funding, two non-singers are joining the Into the Woods cast, and Bradley Cooper is headed to the kitchen.

Comments | 5,155 Views

By Richard Lawson

May 10, 2013

NBC Cancels Everything

Today in show business news: NBC is cleaning house while CBS is adding more clutter, including a Robin Williams/Sarah Michelle Gellar show. Yes, you read that right. 

Comments | 19,607 Views

By Richard Lawson

May 9, 2013

Rejoice: 'Parks & Rec' Shall Return!

Today in show business news: NBC remains in the Amy Poehler business, Randy Jackson is getting out of the Idol business, and Adam Brody is a gay best friend.

Comments | 2,641 Views

By Richard Lawson

May 8, 2013

Robb Stark to Charm 'Cinderella'

Today in show business news: A Game of Thrones hunk gets a hunky role, Jurassic Park 4 might be in trouble, TNT has another new show, and more Coen Brothers.

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By Richard Lawson

May 7, 2013

Michael Bay Is Coming to Television

Today in show business news: TNT is now in the Michael Bay business, Andrew Garfield books a prestigious role, and another movie musical is in the works.

Comments | 2,224 Views

By Richard Lawson

May 6, 2013

Alec Baldwin Goes Bust On Broadway

Today in show business news: Alec Baldwin's latest Broadway play is closing early, Steve Carell returns to The Office, Winona Ryder is making a comeback, and The Newsroom goes back in time again.

Comments | 2,213 Views

By Richard Lawson

May 3, 2013

'Men in Black 4' Is Happening

Today in show business  news: Universal is making a "fourquel," Michael Caine is in the new Christopher Nolan movie, and a not-so-encouraging look at White House Down.

Comments | 4,150 Views

By Richard Lawson

May 2, 2013

Spielberg and Cooper Team Up for 'American Sniper'

Today in show business news: the story of the late sniper Chris Kyle could be Bradley Cooper's key to Oscar gold, Reese Witherspoon heads to space, and Justin Timberlake continues to attempt acting.

Comments | 1,179 Views

By Richard Lawson

May 1, 2013

Hooray for More 'Veep'

Today in show business news: HBO has made a wise decision, so has the Sundance channel, and Natalie Portman is going Shakespearean.

Comments | 1,186 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 30, 2013

Allison Williams's Movie Career Begins

Today in show business news: Allison Williams is on her way to the big screen, Cinderella has its lead, and Chris Hardwick maes it to late night. 

Comments | 1,774 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 26, 2013

Johnny Depp Mustn't Sing Again

Today in show business news: Johnny Depp might be appearing in Into the Woods, The CW spins off more vampires, and Kristen Wiig returns to SNL.

Comments | 5,232 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 25, 2013

Nicki Minaj: Movie Star

Today in show business news: Nicki Minaj is going to try her hand at film acting, Duck Dynasty is huge, and MTV gets into the Scream business.

Comments | 4,102 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 24, 2013

Anne Hathaway to Conquer Broadway?

Today in show business news: Anne Hathaway may be headed back to the Weimar era, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore team up once again, and Jennifer Garner will have a bad day too.

Comments | 2,341 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 23, 2013

No One Cares About Ryan Lochte

Today in show business news: Ryan Lochte's new show is not a hit, Game of Thrones definitely is, and Shia LaBeouf keeps getting work for some reason. 

Comments | 10,600 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 22, 2013

De Niro and LaBeouf, Together at Last

Today in show business news: Bob and Shia will play father and son spies in a new movie, Mario Lopez continues his improbable employment in the post-Saved by the Bell era, and James Franco gets yet another job.

Comments | 1,554 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 19, 2013

Oh No, More 'Glee'

Today in show business news (yes, that's still happening, sort of!): Fox has made a terrible decision, NBC has made a great decision, and Will Ferrell is getting ready to play tag.

Comments | 4,441 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 18, 2013

Kris Jenner Is Coming for You

Today in show business news: The Kardashian mom's new talk show has almost arrived, Will Smith gets some leftovers, and Keanu Reeves plays a jerk.

Comments | 1,926 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 17, 2013

Amazon Studios Flickers to Life

Today in show business news: Amazon Studios has released a big pilot, Starz quickly renews a new show, and The Croods is a hit.

Comments | 1,312 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 16, 2013

The Movies Need to Be Nicer to Old People

Today in show business news: Movie theaters need to cater more to the concerns of Baby Boomers, a Pitch Perfect 2 is on its way, and Tom Cruise can't stop doing stuff with aliens.

Comments | 2,495 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 12, 2013

This Is What Happens When You Let Celebrities Have Kickstarters

Today in show business news: Now Melissa Joan Hart wants your money for a movie, The Newsroom has a season premiere date, and a look at a new Romeo & Juliet.

Comments | 8,710 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 11, 2013

Rachel McAdams Joining Hollywood's Weirdest Romantic Comedy

Today in show business news: Rachel McAdams may have a role in the bizarre-sounding new Cameron Crowe film, Patricia Arquette washes up on the Boardwalk, and a look at a new potential indie sensation.

Comments | 5,548 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 10, 2013

Adrien Brody to Become Magician

Today in show business news: History is doing a miniseries about Houdini with TV actor Adrien Brody, Julie Taymor gets her Spider-Man money, and fans of Zack Morris can rejoice.

Comments | 2,392 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 9, 2013

Can Saul Have It All?

Today in show business news: AMC is thinking about spinning off a beloved Breaking Bad character, Anne Hathaway lands a huge new role, and Chloe Sevigny has officially been made a detective.

Comments | 2,525 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 8, 2013

Judge Judy: Four More Years

Today in show business news: Judge Judy has just signed a new long-term deal, Disney is doing some layoffs, and new details about Captain America's next movie.

Comments | 543 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 5, 2013

'Vikings' Will Pillage Again

Today in show business: History has renewed its first-ever scripted series, Jessica Chastain is headed to a haunted house, and the new Godzilla movie has a weird cast.

Comments | 3,936 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 4, 2013

Ryan Murphy Wants to Get Sexy

Today in show business news: Ryan Murphy is selling a show about sex, Barbra Streisand wants to direct again, and a first glimpse at the new Carrie movie is not promising.

Comments | 1,249 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 3, 2013

Who Should Play Cinderella?

Today in show business news: Disney is looking for the perfect Cinderella, Warner Bros. assesses the Giant damage, and Matthew McConaughey is a go for Christopher Nolan.

Comments | 2,671 Views

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