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Cheryl Boone Isaacs Elected President of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
3 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Emerging from a lengthy career behind the scenes at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Cheryl Boone Isaacs has become the org’s first African-American president.
Isaacs will succeed Hawk Koch, whose initial run as president was limited to one year because he had reached the limit of nine consecutive years on the Academy Board of Governors.
It was that 48-person body that chose Isaacs, the first vice president of the Academy board. Isaacs, who has held every other Academy board officer position and also produced last year’s Governor’s Awards, also becomes the first female Academy president since Fay Kanin in 1979-83 and third overall, counting the two-month tenure of Bette Davis in 1941.
Rob Friedman, the co-chairman of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group and most recently treasurer of the board was perceived as the other top candidate for the post. Voting totals are not released by the Academy. »
- Jon Weisman
Actress Eileen Brennan dies at 80
9 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Eileen Brennan, the veteran actress best known for roles in “The Last Picture Show,” “Private Benjamin” and “Clue,” died of bladder cancer in her Burbank home on Sunday. She was 80.
Brennan earned critical praise and an Oscar nom for her supporting role as Captain Doreen Lewis in “Private Benjamin,” in which she starred opposite Goldie Hawn. She went on to reprise the role for three seasons on CBS’ television adaptation of “Private Benjamin.” That role earned Brennan both an Emmy and a Golden Globe in 1981. She earned another Emmy nom for her leading role on “Taxi” that same year.
Brennan also starred as the memorable brothel madam Billie, a confidant to con man Paul Newman in the 1973 Oscar best picture winner “The Sting;” as Mrs. Peacock in “Clue;” as a kind-hearted Texas waitress in “The Last Picture Show;” and as Peter Falk’s long-suffering secretary Tess in the Agatha Christie »
- Allegra Tepper
Inside Teresa Giudice's Fraud Case: How Her Bankruptcy Filing Led to Criminal Charges
2 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Joe and Teresa Giudice filed for bankruptcy in 2009 and dropped their petitions in 2011. So why were the Real Housewives of New Jersey couple just charged yesterday with, among other things, trying to hide assets and income during the bankruptcy process? "When you file for bankruptcy, everything is public," New Jersey tax attorney Todd Unger, who does not represent either Joe or Teresa, tells E! News. "If you have someone that owes back taxes and at some point they have filed bankruptcy, the government can go and just pull that bankruptcy record, just like you or I can, and they can start looking at inconsistencies. 'Well, wait a minute, what's this, what's that?'" he »
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Anna Torv Join Ryan Murphy's HBO Pilot
7 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Two more stars have joined "Glee" and "American Horror Story" co-creator Ryan Murphy and "Dexter" co-executive producer Lauren Gussis' pilot for HBO. Jennifer Jason Leigh and Anna Torv have joined "Open" in potential series regular roles if the pilot is ordered to series, TheWrap has learned. Torv and Leigh will play lesbian parters, Windsor and Holly, respectively. Windsor is a yoga instructor who despite being with Holly for a long time feels an attraction to Grace (which has yet to be cast). Meanwhile, Holly is greatly dedicated to her acting career. Also read: TCA: »
- Jethro Nededog
Box Office: Denzel, Wahlberg Gun for No. 1 While ‘Smurfs’ May Pop Overseas
4 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
After overseas grosses saved “The Wolverine’s” bacon last weekend, international prospects should also keep “The Smurfs 2″ from looking too blue.
This weekend, Sony’s “Smurfs 2″ is expected to be shot down at the domestic B.O. by Universal’s action comedy “2 Guns,” which could gross north of $30 million from Friday to Sunday.
The live action-toon hybrid launches Wednesday at 3,400-plus Stateside locations, tracking in the mid-$30 millions for five days. By comparison, the first “Smurfs” debuted with $35 million in three domestically.
Globally, however, Sony expects the sequel to collect at least $100 million through Sunday.
“Smurfs 2″ bows day-and-date in 34 markets, including Brazil, France, Germany, Mexico, Russia, South Korea, Spain and the U.K.
Sony hasn’t been shy about its expectations for “Smurfs 2″ being internationally focused. In fact, Adam Sandler even joked about the pic’s overseas prospects at CinemaCon in April saying, “I know all you overseas people »
- Andrew Stewart
Teen Wolf Sneak Peek: Derek and Scott Team Up With the Darach to "Save the Pack"—Watch Now!
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What's that famous saying, the enemy of my enemy is my friend? That will be the theme of Teen Wolf's next episode as Scott (Tyler Hoechlin) and Scott (Tyler Posey) are forced to team up with the big bad Darach, who was revealed to be English teacher Ms. Blake (Haley Webb) in order to "save the pack." Oh, and they can also save Cora (Adelaide Kane), Sheriff Stilinski (Linden Ashby) and Mama McCall (Melissa Ponzio). Gulp! We've got an exclusive preview of next week's episode and Teen Wolf fans might want to take a deep breath before watching and seeing the craziness that the MTV hit series has in store in its final three episodes. It seems "working with the Darach" is the only »
Kelly Osbourne: Why I Kept My Engagement a Secret
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Kelly Osbourne wants the world to know that she is not marrying for the attention, only for love, and - well - maybe the food. Speaking about her fiancé, vegan chef Matthew Mosshart, on The Talk, Osbourne, 28, says they do everything together, including healthy eating. "We're very big on substitutes and making our own condiments," she says on Tuesday's show. "He made me realize how many calories and how much bad stuff is in it. ... He has showed me a whole new sector of food I thought I'd never eat … and it's yummy!" Osbourne also explains why she kept their »
- Sheila Cosgrove Baylis
Angelina Jolie: Another Day, Another Basic Black Dress
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What happened to the edgy Angelina Jolie we used to know and love?! Remember her? She wore Billy Bob Thorton's blood in a vile and could always be counted on for a super sexy style? Apparently with kids—six kids—comes far less time to focus on fashion? The Tourist star stepped out with beau Brad Pitt in yet another all-black dress. This version of her new favorite look was designed by Saint Laurent, so we know it's fancy, we just wish it also had one, simple element of fun! We will confess that that asymmetrical style looks sleak on Angie's slight frame. We're also happy to see a statement earring, adding some much-needed sparkle to the otherwise drab dress. We'll also cut the »
Sharknado's Ratings Growing with Every Repeat Screening
39 minutes ago | Vulture | See recent Vulture news »
Sharknado only scored 1.4 million viewers on its July 11 debut, which didn't seem like too big of a deal since the Syfy original movie won the Internet so hard. Turns out the Internet-winning had its own value, pushing more viewers to watch the repeats than the premiere. Syfy's second screening scored 1.9 million viewers, and Saturday night's third showing reeled in 2.1 million. "That’s the most-watched encore for an original movie in Syfy history," EW reports. Looks like Syfy was right to immediately green light that sequel after all. »
- Zach Dionne
Lindsay Lohan Finishes Rehab
45 minutes ago | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
And she's out. Three months after entering rehab as part of a plea agreement in a criminal case, Lindsay Lohan left a Malibu treatment center Tuesday. TMZ posted a photo of the actress leaving Cliffside Malibu. Lohan, 27, checked into the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif., on May 2, a stay ordered by a court after she allegedly lied to police at the scene of a car accident last June, violating her earlier probation. Lohan moved from Betty Ford to Cliffside Malibu about halfway through her stay, as the latter facility was said to be better suited for longer-term care. »
- Tim Nudd
Helen Hunt Will Direct Herself in Ride, Which She Also Wrote
55 minutes ago | Vulture | See recent Vulture news »
Helen Hunt is getting ready to direct, produce, and star in Ride. It'll be Hunt's second directorial effort, following 2007's Then She Found Me. Hunt wrote the script and will act across Luke Wilson, Dexter's David "Angel" Zayas, Richard Kind, and Leonor Varela. Hunt will play a magazine editor whose son (Brenton Thwaites, who just scored the lead in Jeff Bridges's The Giver) ditches college to surf in California. "He pursues his dream and she pursues him," Deadline synopsizes. "Along the way she meets a surf teacher (Wilson) who brings her to life in every way. Both mother and son find their own version of love, sex and an unexpected state of grace in a most unlikely place." Hearts shall be warmed. »
- Zach Dionne
Jerry O'Connell Gives New Mom Kim Kardashian Parenting Advice: "Just Really Enjoy It"
1 hour ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Fun fact: Actor Jerry O'Connell is good friends with the Kim Kardashian and the fam. "I'm from Calabasas, where they were—I'm not sure if they were born there—but they were raised there," the We Are Men star tells E! News the second their name is brought up. "I've known them since they were in high school. Sent us beautiful baby gifts when our kids were born. I love those girls." Oh, and Kim, if you're still waiting for Jerry's gift to North West, know that it might be a while. "I need to get on that," O'Connell admitted to us, "and I won't even regift. We have a lot of old baby gifts that we haven't opened yet that »
American Idol Winner Kris Allen Welcomes a Baby Boy With Wife Katy
1 hour ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
As if Kris Allen didn't have enough to brag about at his 10-year reunion. The winner of American Idol's eighth season welcomed a son Tuesday with wife Katy O'Connell, the first child for the high school sweethearts. They tied the knot in 2008. "Happy Day!!!! My little stud was born today. Oliver is here people!" Allen, 28, tweeted tonight. The proud papa also posted an Instagram pic of himself in hospital scrubs, writing, "My outfit for the day. The best outfit ill ever [wear] #bestdayofmylife." Oliver Neil Allen arrived weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces, upon arrival and measuring 20 3/4 inches long, Allen's rep told Us Weekly, which first reported the baby »
Watch: Julia Louis-Dreyfus on her 'close' connection with James Gandolfini
1 hour ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
Audiences are in for another "remarkable" performance from James Gandolfini, says his "Enough Said" co-star Julia Louis-Dreyfus. "The movie was a very personal movie for him and for me, and we became quite close during the making of this film," said Louis-Dreyfus (sitting down with me to promote the Disney animated spin-off "Planes") of working with the actor on the forthcoming Nicole Holofcener drama. "He plays a character who's earnest and well-meaning and kind, and sort of a little bit of a sad fellow. But dear, a dear man. And it's really a character who's really not far from who Jim »
- Chris Eggertsen
Shakira & Boyfriend Gerard Piqué Share Sweet Photos from Hawaiian Vacation
1 hour ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Shakira enjoyed some time away with her main squeeze Gerard Piqué. The duo spent some time on a Hawaiian getaway recently, and they made sure to keep fans posted on just how great of a time the pair were having while away (not to mention how in love these two are!). "Small recap of our vacation," the Colombian singer tweeted along with a photo. The precious collage showed the couple stealing a kiss while parasailing over the ocean and getting their grub on with some tasty crab legs. Shakira's beau also posted a snapshot from their vacation, and this one included a surprise visitor. "I got one more!" he said, and shared a picture of the twosome kissing while hanging out »
Lewis Black Is Doing His Next Stand-up Special as a Live Simulcast
1 hour ago | Vulture | See recent Vulture news »
Louis C.K.'s "pay me $5 and download my new comedy special" gambit quickly caught on with comics like Aziz Ansari, Maria Bamford, and Jim Gaffigan, seeming very much like the wave of the future. But Lewis Black is trying a more established tactic for his new special — a massive pay-per-view simulcast — although the method hasn't ever been employed for stand-up in this way. Old Yeller, Black's ninth special, will be filmed on Aug. 24 at the Borgata in Atlantic City and broadcast live on Time Warner Cable, DirecTV, Dish, Cablevision, Xfinity, Cox Communications, Charter Communications, At&T U-Verse, and Verizon FiOS. Back in March, Black told Laughspin he wasn't sure the direct-to-fans model would work for him. "I’ve thought about it, but my problem is that I have an audience that is in range from age 15 to 80. I have three generations showing up — and two generations »
- Zach Dionne
Liam Neeson Joins Forces With Unicef to End Violence Against Children—Watch the PSA
2 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Liam Neeson has every reason to be taken with Unicef's efforts to stop violence against children around the world. The Oscar-nominated actor has joined forces with the global organization to bring attention to the shocking number of atrocities involving young people that occur every year, from the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School to recent gang rapes in India to everyday bullying and abuse that never gets reported. In a brand-new PSA exclusively obtained by E! News that will go wide on Wednesday, Neeson describes some of the horrors—and asks for your help. "Just because you can't see violence against children, doesn't mean it isn't there," Neeson says. "Make the »
Showtime at TCA: David Nevins' Job Is Not Killing Him (Analysis)
2 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
You don't need to thoroughly understand the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to take some guesses at the kinds of people who run cable channels or broadcast networks. But it's kind of a fascinating game nonetheless, particularly if you see the same people in the same structured psychological study -- the Television Critics Press tour, for example -- over a long period of time. You will notice some trends. Early jubilance, for example. ("I'm going to take this moribund Content Provider and really do some exciting new things with it!") Measured optimism is also popular. ("We're not going to rebuild in a day,
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- Tim Goodman
'So You Think You Can Dance' recap: The top 12 are chosen
2 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
By the end of this episode, we'll be down to twelve dancers, which doesn't seem like a lot, does it? The good part about fewer dancers, however, is the opening number looks less like a riot out of "World War Z" and more like, well, dancing. And when the opening number is choreographed by Sonya Tayeh and Dmitry Chaplin? Well, then it really, really looks like dancing. Less smoke! But otherwise, this opener is a fabulous piece. I love the use of the stage, especially because we don't just see the dancers cycle through solos while everyone else performs in unison »
- Liane Bonin Starr
'Cheap Thrills' Trailer: 'Anchorman's' David Koechner Offers Cash for Increasingly Crazy Tasks (Video)
2 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
What would you do for a few hundred dollars? That's the concept at the heart of the dark comedy/horror film Cheap Thrills, which premiered at this year's South by Southwest Film Festival and was quickly picked up by Drafthouse Films. The movie doesn't yet have a U.S. release date, but its deal with Drafthouse included a minimal theatrical commitment, VOD and home entertainment. The first international trailer debuted over the weekend. Photos: The Scene at SXSW In the movie, Pat Healy plays a recently fired man in need of cash and facing eviction. The trailer shows him commiserating with
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- Hilary Lewis
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