Matt Damon Voted for Obama, Despite Those First-Term Criticisms (Exclusive)
Matt Damon has been one of Barack Obama's harshest critics in Hollywood, but he told TheWrap that despite his rough words for the president, he is pleased he was re-elected."I voted for him," Damon...
View ArticleRatings: 'Castle' Hits Low on a Night of Declines; NBC Wins With 'Voice'
On a Monday night marked by ratings dips almost across the board, ABC's "Castle" was hit particularly hard, dropping to a series low, while NBC won the night overall on the strength of "The Voice,"...
View ArticleRoger Ailes Urged David Petraeus to Run Against Obama
Roger Ailes, the Fox News chief and former Republican strategist, urged then-Gen. David Petraeus to consider running against President Obama in the 2012 election, the Washington Post's Bob Woodward...
View ArticleDreamWorks Animation Braces to Lose $50M on 'Rise of the Guardians' (Exclusive)
Updated, 4:33 p.m. EST"Rise of the Guardians" is projected to lose $50 million for DreamWorks Animation, an executive with knowledge of the movie's projections told TheWrap.The company's stock hit a...
View ArticleLed Zeppelin Talks Sex, Hobbits and Elvis on 'Letterman'
The forests may or may not echo with laughter these days, but the Ed Sullivan Theater certainly did on Monday, thanks to an appearance by Led Zeppelin on "Late Show With David Letterman."After being...
View ArticleDisney, Netflix Sign Exclusive Film Deal
Netflix will replace Starz as the exclusive subscription television service for Disney's first-run live-action and animated films, per an agreement announced on Tuesday.The deal, which covers films...
View Article'Family Guy' Executive Producer Lands Animated Cop Series With Fox
Despite -- or perhaps because of -- a robust cartoon slate that includes "The Simpsons," "American Dad" and "Family Guy," Fox apparently feels that it's just not animated enough. The network has given...
View ArticleSaying Merry Christmas, the John Waters Way
I was X-ed off John Waters' Christmas card mailing list for being too naughty by publishing my book, "Low Budget Hell," but I still treasure his old cards.This is not exactly a card, but an actual,...
View ArticleHoney Boo Boo Added to Barbara Walters''Most Fascinating People' List
Here comes Honey Boo Boo -- right to Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating People list. Alana Thompson, the star of TLC's hot -- and hotly debated -- reality show "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" has made...
View ArticleFrankie Muniz Recovering From 'Mini Stroke'
"Malcolm in the Middle" star Frankie Muniz tweeted that he was hospitalized Friday for a "mini stroke.""I was in the hospital last Friday. I suffered a 'Mini Stroke,' which was not fun at all. Have to...
View ArticleEddie Murphy Is Hollywood's Most Overpaid Actor on Forbes List
Following his second-place finish behind Drew Barrymore in 2011, Forbes has declared Eddie Murphy to be the most overpaid actor in Hollywood.After a long comedy career led him to box office successes...
View ArticleABC Sets Premiere Dates for 'Red Widow,''Family Tools'
ABC released its 2012-2013 midseason schedule on Tuesday, revealing the premiere dates for new series "Red Widow," "Family Tools" and other freshman offerings, as well as returning series "Dancing With...
View ArticleCleveland Plain-Dealer Slashing Third of Unionized Staff, Union Says
The Cleveland Plain-Dealer plans to slash about one-third of its unionized newsroom staff next year, according to a union petition to salvage the journalists' jobs.A Facebook page titled "Save the...
View Article'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Review: Bored of the Rings
Contrary to the title, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is entirely an expected journey.Filmgoers who saw director Peter Jackson's previous trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings," may feel as if they're...
View ArticleRatings: 'Homeland' Hits Series High, Surpasses 'Dexter'
Showtime's hit drama "Homeland" reached a series high Sunday night, surpassing the veteran Showtime series "Dexter," the network said Tuesday.Also read: "Homeland" Hits Series High as Showtime Sets...
View ArticleAnderson Cooper Blinded for 36 Hours in Portugal (Video)
Anderson Cooper sunburned his pearly blue eyes and went blind for 36 hours while on assignment in Portugal.Don't worry -- he's O.K. now.On his talk show "Anderson Live," the CNN reporter said that...
View ArticleDave Grohl Documents the Rise and Fall of Analog Recording in 'Sound City'...
After appearing in features like "The Muppets" and "Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny," Dave Grohl finally has a movie of his own.The Foo Fighters frontman-turned-filmmaker has directed a documentary...
View ArticleMichael Richards, Gilles Marini Join Kirstie Alley Comedy 'Giant Baby'
Kirstie Alley, meet Kramer. "Seinfeld" alum Michael Richards has signed on for Kirstie Alley's upcoming TV Land comedy "Giant Baby," the network told TheWrap on Tuesday. Richards will play the limo...
View ArticleSundance Picks Shorts From Morgan Spurlock, Albert Maysles for 2013 Program
Shorts from Morgan Spurlock, Albert Maysles, below right, and Oscar winners Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman are among the 65 projects selected by the 2013 Sundance Film Festival for its short film...
View ArticleMatt Damon May Join George Clooney in Stolen Nazi Art Movie
Matt Damon is in negotiations to join George Clooney's "The Monuments Men," a person familiar with the situation told TheWrap.As previously announced, the cast includes Daniel Craig, Bill Murray, Cate...
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