By Brent LangTheWrap A sexist local news anchor with a bit of a drinking problem may turn out to be the year’s best advertising pitchman. Chrysler took a risk when it tapped Ron Burgundy to be the face of its Dodge Durango brand, but the car giant’s collaboration with the Channel 4 news star’s alter-ego […]
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PlayStation 4 (PS4) vs Xbox One: Should you side with Sony or Microsoft in …
PlayStation 4 (PS4) vs Xbox One: Should you side with Sony or Microsoft in consoles battle this Christmas? 11:59am Wednesday 20th November 2013 in News By Simon Bull Sony and Microsoft are going head to head with their next-generation consoles, the PS4 and Xbox One FORGET X factor vs Strictly or Quality Street vs Roses, […]
In rare comment, de Havilland mourns Fontaine
NEW YORK (AP) — Olivia de Havilland has offered a rare public comment to say that she is “shocked and saddened” by the death of her sister and fellow actress Joan Fontaine. Fontaine died on Sunday in Carmel, Calif. She was 96. The sisters had reportedly feuded for decades and de Havilland has often declined […]
O’Toole scored 8 Oscar nods, but won none
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In his storied career, stage and screen actor Peter O’Toole, who died Saturday at age 81 following a long bout of illness, dynamically pronounced countless memorable characters, from the daring T.E. Lawrence in “Lawrence of Arabia” to amorous Maurice in “Venus.” He earned four Golden Globes and an Emmy for his […]
‘Lawrence of Arabia’ star Peter O’Toole dead at 81
LONDON (AP) — Known on the one hand for his starring role in “Lawrence of Arabia,” leading tribesmen in daring attacks across the desert wastes, and on the other for his headlong charges into drunken debauchery, Peter O’Toole was one of the most magnetic, charismatic and fun figures in British acting. O’Toole, who died Saturday at […]
Oscar-winning actress Joan Fontaine passes away
Entertainment Tonight Admired actress Joan Fontaine, best known for her roles in the Hitchcock films “Suspicion” and “Rebecca,” has passed away, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She was 96. Fontaine was born Joan de Beauvoir de Havilland to British parents — her father: a patent attorney; her mother: a stage actress, whose stage name was […]
‘Hobbit’ looks huge as Bilbo bags $31M on first day at U.S. box office
By Todd CunninghamTheWrap “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” dominated in its debut at the North American box office Friday, rolling up $31 million and putting itself on pace for a three-day total of around $75 million. While massive, Peter Jackson’s hotly anticipated sequel first-day numbers are slightly behind those put up by the first […]
Paul Walker laid to rest in small ceremony
Loved his movies ,,, Gone too early ,,,
‘Bad Grandpa’ and ‘Hunger Games’ make Oscar makeup shortlist
What a disgrace! It is official. Oscar is dead.
Ed Helms to star in ‘The Naked Gun’ remake
This remake will fail because no actor no matter how talented can capture the spirit of Leslie Nielsen’s comedic characters. The only thing anyone will think watching this movie is “it’s not Leslie Nielsen”.