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Legendary Writer Elmore Leonard Dead at 87
16 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Elmore Leonard — the novelist whose works have been turned into countless TV shows and movies — died Tuesday from complications he had from a stroke. He was of 87.
Leonard had suffered the stroke last month and had been recovering in a Detroit-area hospital. Leonard’s long-time researcher, Gregg Sutter, told the Detroit News that Leonard was home and surrounded by family when he passed.
Sutter had previously told the paper Leonard had been hard at work on his 46th novel.
His works were adapted into movies such as “Out of Sight,” “3:10 to Yuma,” “Jackie Brown,” “Get Shorty” and the TV show “Justified.”
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- Daniel Goldblatt
'N Sync to Reunite at 2013 MTV VMAs: Report
14 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Looks like 'N Sync may soon be tearing up our hearts on the Vma stage. The boybanders—including Justin Timberlake, J.C. Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick—will reportedly reunite for a special performance at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday. Timberlake is already scheduled to perform after receiving the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, where his former bandmates are expected to join the "Suit & Tie" heartthrob for a surprise performance onstage, according to the New York Post. Us Weekly also reports MTV producers are "trying to make it happen," insisting the reunion is "coming »
Kenneth Branagh to Make NYC Stage Debut With 'Macbeth'
16 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Kenneth Branagh will make his New York stage debut next June when he brings his acclaimed take on William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" to this side of the pond. However, the Oscar-nominee will not be appearing on Broadway. Instead, he plans to stage his version of the "Scottish Play" at the Park Avenue Armory. Joining him in all the palace intrigue will be Alex Kingston ("ER") as Lady Macbeth. The pair starred in a critically heralded revival of the dark tragedy that was staged at the Manchester International Festival this summer. The show was »
- Brent Lang
Rutina Wesley of True Blood Files for Divorce
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Rutina Wesley is ending her marriage of almost a decade. The True Blood actress, 34, who plays Tara Thornton on HBO's hit series, filed for divorce from Jacob Fishel on Aug. 16, according to papers filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Citing irreconcilable differences, Wesley, who wed Fishel in June 2005, asks in the documents that the judge deny Fishel any spousal support. The pair has been separated since July. They have no children together. Back in 2010, Wesley gushed about Fishel, her former Juilliard grad school peer, telling Essence, "We thought, 'If we could spend four years together at this crazy school, »
Rihanna's Sexy Soldier Style: Not Fit for Combat of Any Kind!
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Imagine if G.I. Jane trained in the fatigues Rihanna is wearing? We have a feeling she'd have a few more bumps and bruises all over her body. The "Diamonds" singer stepped out wearing some items from her new collection—Rihanna for River Island, though they look more like "Rihanna for the U.S. Military." The skin-tight leggings and white bra top may be more fit for the gym than the jungle, but either way they're not fit for what the "Stay" singer is actually doing—lunch at a cafe. Frankly, we're tired of ragging on Rihanna for inappropriate attire. Instead we'll focus on her odd choice of advertising. The waist band of these pants and bra top say Ri-Ri all the way »
The Story of the Empire State Building Is Becoming a Movie
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Cue the Jay-z: The Hollywood Reporter writes that Warner Bros. picked up Thomas Kelly’ 2006 novel Empire Rises about an “epic love triangle set in 1930 just as construction on the iconic building begins” for development. Also a writer and producer on Copper, Kelly will write the screen adaptation with Peter Eskelsen producing and Guy Ritchie rumored to direct, just as soon as he replaces Soderbergh on The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and wraps that Treasure Island adaptation. If all goes well, perhaps sweeping features that romanticize construction of world's tallest structures will become the next big thing. If that's the case, we'll happily pitch Eiffel Dreams or Golden Gate Crossing to any studio who'll listen. »
- Delia Paunescu
Al Jazeera America Begins Uphill Struggle for U.S. Toehold
1 hour ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
A serious-minded news channel, with a name — Al Jazeera America — that’s almost an invitation to Islamophobia? What, were the names “Please Don’t Watch Us” or “This Will Cause a Painful Rash” taken?
Al Jazeera America made its debut Tuesday, kicking off its uphill slog in about half of cable/satellite homes with a program titled “This is Al Jazeera: Preview Hour,” as glossy and slick as any corporate video. The launch contained all the expected bells and whistles, from snazzy graphics to pre-produced packages, including a look at the awful working conditions in Bangladesh and questions related to decriminalizing pot in Washington state.
Ultimately, though, the new channel is facing major challenges on two tracks: Its stated plan to provide serious news, with a reputation for international coverage, when Americans are not known for being particularly curious about the wider world; and a profile many associate, rightly or wrongly, »
- Brian Lowry
Darren Aronofsky's 'Noah': Go behind-the-scenes with several stunning new images
1 hour ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
(Cbr) Darren Aronofksy knows epic. From Pi to The Fountain and Requiem for a Dream to The Wrestler, the writer and director has a knack for bringing a sense of size and scope to the screen. From the looks of it, his biblical film Noah will be no different. Although it’s been a while since we’ve seen anything about the production, Filmz.ru posted these photos of the cast and crew on set in Iceland. The images include the film’s stars Anthony Hopkins, Jennifer Connelley and Ray Winstone. The film also stars Russell Crowe, Emma Watson, Logan Lerman and Kevin Durand. Noah »
- TJ Dietsch, Comic Book Resources
Prediction: Justin Timberlake will win MTV Vma for Best Male Video
1 hour ago | Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news »
Best Male Video Kendrick Lamar – "Swimming Pools (Drank)" Bruno Mars – "Locked Out Of Heaven" Ed Sheeran – "Lego House" Robin Thicke f/ T.I. & Pharrell – "Blurred Lines" Justin Timberlake – "Mirrors" Frontrunner: Justin Timberlake – "Mirrors" Toughest Competition: Robin Thicke f/ T.I. & Pharrell – "Blurred Lines" Bruno Mars, Robin Thicke, and Justin Timberlake are also competing for Video of the Year. Timberlake leads with six nominations this year. Mars and Thicke are nominated for four moonmen apiece. Kendrick Lamar is also up for Best Hip-Hop Video. This is Ed Sheeran's only bid. Eminem is the biggest winner in this category's 29-year history with three wins. He's MTV's male equivalent to Madonna, who has prevailed three times for Best Female Video. Justin Timberlak »
Emmy cliffhanger: Will 'The Amazing Race' triumph for a tenth time?
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In the Emmy race for Best Reality-Competition Program, we've become accustomed over the past decade to hearing the same phrase over and over again: "And the Emmy goes to 'The Amazing Race'!" Nine times it's zoomed over the Emmy finish line first and now it's jockeying for a tenth victory in 11 years. Only one show -- "Top Chef" -- managed to overtake it. That was back in 2010 and "The Amazing Race" rebounded the very next year to continue building upon its impressive Emmy haul. Now competing it against "The Amazing Race" are nine-time nominee "Project Runway," eight-time contender "Dancing With the Stars," thrice-recognized "So You Think You Can Dance" and last year's buzzy newcomer "The Voice." Three of these series are also nominated in the Best Reality Host category, and you can read their episode submissions and analyses here. --Widge »
See James Franco's Face Superimposed On Famous Paintings
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Now that word’s gotten out about this social media thing, it looks like stars have decided to forego traditional press channels and just go it alone, announcing new projects through something called the Internet (see Prince’s Twittter-bait announcement earlier this week). Tuesday night, the notoriously bizarre James Franco reminded us via Instagram that he has a new show coming with a photo that puts his face over a Vincent Van Gogh self-portrait. The post follows Monday's addition of Franco over the Mona Lisa (with a mustache, natch) and the words "new TV series about art duuuh."Now, we’ve long known that Franco sees himself as an artiste and all, but isn’t this a little much? We’d say so, especially considering that the actor/director/poet/perpetual co-ed’s best work actually comes when he’s playing a stoner. Then again, it’s also possible tomorrow »
- Delia Paunescu
Palme d'Or winner 'Blue Is the Warmest Color' gets Nc-17 rating
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"Blue Is the Warmest Color" has been stamped with the dreaded Nc-17 rating - not that the film's U.S. distributor seems worried. "The film is first and foremost a film about love, coming of age and passion. We refuse to compromise [director Abdellatif] Kechiche's vision by trimming the film for an R rating, and we have every confidence that 'Blue Is the Warmest Color' will play in theaters around the country regardless," said Sundance Selects and IFC Films President Jonathan Sehring in a statement. "An Nc-17 rating no longer holds the stigma it once did, and we look forward to bringing »
- Chris Eggertsen
Cannes Winner 'Blue Is the Warmest Color' Accepts Nc-17 Rating
1 hour ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
The Cannes Palme d'Or winner "Blue Is the Warmest Color" will be released with an Nc-17 rating in the United States, Sundance Selects announced on Tuesday. The decision to release Abdellatif Kechiche's sexually explicit coming-of-age story with the Nc-17 makes it the first movie of the year to bear that rating, and only the fourth in the last five years. The film will be released on Oct. 25, after upcoming screenings at the Toronto and New York Film Festivals. "This is a landmark film with two of the best female performances we have »
- Steve Pond
Rashida Jones Is Developing a New Show for the CW
2 hours ago | Vulture | See recent Vulture news »
Now that Rashida Jones is leaving Pawnee, we can expect her to use that two-year pod deal from Warner Brothers to focus on her writing. The Parks and Rec star just sold an hour-long dramedy titled Ladyballs to the CW, a script order that marks a second sale for her and Celeste & Jesse Forever writing/producing partner Will McCormack (Fox gave the pair a put-pilot commitment for a comedy called Stuck).From the description, Ladyballs seems like pretty standard fare for the younger-skewing network: It “revolves around two twenty-something estranged friends in search of love in New York who are reunited after learning that they've been dating the same guy. When their plot to humiliate the two-timer goes viral, they realize the ‘payback’ business is a lucrative one and set up a clandestine business to continue bringing down the hand of justice for those who have been wronged.” To write and produce this revenge dramedy, »
- Delia Paunescu
Dr. Phil Asks If It's Okay to Have Sex With Drunk Girls
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In an extremely misguided crowdsourcing exercise, Dr. Phil’s account sent out the following query earlier this evening: “If a girl is drunk, is it Ok to have sex with her? Reply yes or no to @drphil #teensaccused.” As you can surely imagine, Twitter had quite the reaction to Dr. Phil's casual musing on sexual assault, and the usually tame #DrPhilQuestions blew up with posts that ran the gamut from outraged to hysterical – something we also saw with #PaulasBestDishes back in June when news of her lawsuit broke. According to BuzzFeed, Dr. Phil’s team said tonight’s now-deleted post was “intended to evoke discussion leading into a very serious [upcoming] show topic.” A spokesperson then removed any belief that the team has 140 characters worth of competency by adding that the tweet “was not intended to be taken lightly. It's based upon a recent news story, hence the #teensaccused label. »
- Delia Paunescu
Jennifer Aniston Recycles Red Bikini in Mexico, Looks as Hot as She Did the First Time
2 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Déjà vu, anyone? Jennifer Aniston was spotted strutting a sexy red bikini during her Mexican getaway with fiancé Justin Theroux today, but her little number looked very familiar, and then we realized why—Jen's a repeat offender! Like Kate Middleton, Britney Spears and other fashionable celebs, Aniston chose to rock recycled fashion on her trip. The actress, who showed off her toned and tanned figure in the tiny two-piece with her hair pinned back, was first seen wearing this exact swimsuit in December. Even better, the older photograph was also taken while she was vacationing in Cabo San Lucas with her soon-to-be hubby and it seems like she chose to wear the same sarong, as »
'Blue Is the Warmest Color,' Palme d'Or-Winning Lesbian Love Story, Gets Nc-17 Rating
3 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Blue Is the Warmest Color, the lesbian love story that won the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, has been rated Nc-17 by the MPAA’s Classification & Ratings Administration. Rather than contest the rating, cut the film or release it without a rating, distributor Sundance Selects announced Tuesday that it will release the film beginning Oct. 25 with the restrictive Nc-17 rating. The adults-only rating means that no one 17 and under will be admitted to the film. Blue received the rating for “explicit sexual content.” Photos: Inside the Cannes Awards Ceremony Since Sundance
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- Gregg Kilday
Lee Thompson Young: Rizzoli & Isles Dedicates Episode to Late Actor
3 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Rizzoli & Isles dedicated Tuesday's episode to Lee Thompson Young, the star of the TNT series who was found dead Monday of an apparent suicide. After airing the episode, a memorial card was shown onscreen: "In Loving Memory of Lee Thompson Young, 1984 - 2013." The card was followed by silent footage of the 29-year-old actor on Rizzoli & Isles as Detective Barry Frost, a character he played since the pilot episode. After news broke of Young's tragic death, the drama series, which also stars Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander, halted production until further notice. Authorities have yet to release the official cause of death. Rizzoli & Isles executive producer Janet Tamaro released a »
Lance Bass Addresses 'N Sync Reunion Rumors (Audio)
3 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Will there be an 'N Sync reunion at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards? That was the rumor that got the Internet abuzz on Tuesday. In his SiriusXM show Dirty Pop With Lance Bass, the former 'N Syncer addressed the speculation -- without actually confirming or denying that the reunion will take place. Photos: The Beatles to The Wanted: The Evolution of Boy Bands "Justin Timberlake is getting the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award this Sunday at the awards, so of course people are automatically going to think we’re going to be there performing, but this is exactly how it happened and I
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- Kimberly Nordyke
'The Following' Casts '90210' Alum Jessica Stroup
3 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Jessica Stroup has found a post-"90210" gig. Stroup, who played Erin Silver on The CW's recently canceled "90210," has signed on for Fox's ultra-creepy serial-killer drama "The Following" as a recurring cast member. Also read: 'Dexter's' Sam Underwood Joining Fox's 'The Following' Stroup will play Max, the niece of Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon). In the Hardy tradition, Max is an NYPD cop, currently working in the Intel Division. Max reconnects with Ryan and she becomes a valuable ally. The drama has also cast Tiffany Boone as Mandy Lang, an impressionable young girl who finds »
- Tim Kenneally
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