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 […]
‘Maltese Falcon’ figure sells for more than $4M
NEW YORK (AP) — A statuette of a bird featured in the classic 1941 detective thriller “The Maltese Falcon” sold for more than $4 million at auction Monday. The final price on the 45-pound, 12-inch-tall prop was $4,085,000, according to Bonhams auction house. That includes Bonham’s premium. The black figurine is one of two known […]
Billy Bob Thornton explains ‘Bad Santa 2’ delay
“I brought you an orange juice” “What’s in it?” “Oranges!” *Sets drink aside
Hollywood’s Arnon Milchan says he was Israeli spy
There is a reason people are called Americans. Does it matter what your ethnic background or native land is? It shouldn’t because we call ourselves American! If you will not die for your country, serve and protect your country, and at the very least represent this country, then you should not call yourself American! Americans […]