Plebgate costs setback for Mitchell 12:25am Wednesday 27th November 2013 in National News © Press Association 2013 Andrew Mitchell quit his role as Tory chief whip after the infamous plebgate row Andrew Mitchell has suffered a major setback in his Plebgate legal battle after judges upheld a ruling that he will not be able to […]
‘The Fifth Estate’ ranked worst film of 2013
WENN Benedict Cumberbatch’s Wikileaks drama “The Fifth Estate” has topped Forbes’ list of 2013 film flops. The movie bombed after it opened in October), bringing in just $6 million in global box office takings. Forbes writers have now named it the worst performing film of the year as it earned back just 21 percent of […]
Disney passes $4 billion at worldwide box office in 2013
By Todd CunninghamTheWrap Disney has crossed the $4 billion threshold at the 2013 global box office, the studio said Wednesday. With “Iron Man 3,” “Monsters University,” “Thor: The Dark World” and “Oz the Great and Powerful” providing the biggest boosts, the studio has posted its best year ever in terms of worldwide grosses. Bing: ‘Oz […]
‘A Christmas Story’ at 30: now part of the family
CLEVELAND (AP)Â — Even after three decades, the triple-dog dare doesn’t get old. The film “A Christmas Story” opened 30 years ago to mixed reviews but has shown its staying power as a holiday family favorite. Cleveland, where parts of the movie were filmed and hard-luck Ralphie dreamed big, is celebrating the anniversary with iconic leg […]
‘Anchorman’ sequel to open two days earlier on Dec. 18
By Todd CunninghamTheWrap “Anchorman: The Legend Continues,” previously scheduled to open on Friday, Dec. 20, will open two days earlier, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, paramount said Tuesday. The studio also said that it will open “Friday the 13th” on March 13, 2015. Bing: Ron Burgundy of ‘Anchorman’ stars in Chrysler ads The “Anchorman” sequel is […]
Boston Marathon bombing affected ‘American Hustle’
NEW YORK (AP) — While shooting in Boston, David O. Russell found his film “American Hustle” caught up in the Boston Marathon bombing. When the city was essentially shut down for the manhunt for suspect Dzokhar Tsarnaev in April, the production — which had been shooting in the area — had to be stopped for a day. […]
Sandra Bullock came up with dead child storyline for ‘Gravity’
WENN Sandra Bullock fought to play the mother of a dead child in “Gravity” even though she knew the role would be tough because she’s a happy mom in real life. The actress portrays a desperate doctor lost in space in the hit sci-fi movie and when director Alfonso Cuaron was creating the character she […]
’12 Years a Slave,’ ‘Nebraska’ nominated for top Indie Spirit Awards
By Steve PondTheWrap “12 Years a Slave,” “Nebraska” and “Short Term 12” were among the top nominees for the 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards, which on Tuesday morning announced a slate of nominees filled with films and performers who will likely be contending for Academy Awards as well. In the top category, Best Feature, the […]
Obama visits DreamWorks Animation studio
GLENDALE, Calif. (AP)Â — President Obama has toured many a factory floor and high-tech plant during his presidency. It’s part of the job. But until Tuesday, he had never quite met the likes of Oh and Capt. Smek. In what qualifies as one of those special perks of governing, Obama toured the DreamWorks Animation studio of […]
Golden Globes to Scarlett Johansson: If we can’t see you, we can’t award you
By Steve PondTheWrap Scarlett Johansson may have a chance to win some awards this season for her voice-only performance as the operating system in Spike Jonze’s “Her,” but a Golden Globe won’t be one of them. Bing: Scarlett Johansson engaged The actress’ performance as the disembodied voice with which Joaquin Phoenix’s character falls in love […]