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'Rio 2' Narrowly Defeats 'Captain America' on Friday
18 hours ago | Box Office Mojo | See recent BoxOfficeMojo.com news »
Rio 2 and Captain America: The Winter Soldier were neck-and-neck on Friday, though it looks like the weekend is going to the birds.Playing at 3,948 locations, Rio 2 took the top spot on Friday with $12 million. That's an improvement over the first Rio, which earned $10.3 million on opening day back in 2011. For the weekend, Rio 2 will take the top spot with at least $45 million.Captain America wasn't far behind with $11.9 million. That's a steep 68 percent drop from last Friday; in comparison, Thor: The Dark World fell 67 percent, while Iron Man 3 plummeted 71 percent. Captain America should earn just over $40 million for the weekend.Supernatural horror movie Oculus took third place with a solid $4.94 million. Among April horror movies, that's about on par with Insidious ($4.8 million), but below The Cabin in the Woods ($5.5 million). By Sunday, Oculus could earn as much as $13 million.In fourth place, Draft Day opened to an estimated $3.58 million. »
- Ray Subers <mail@boxofficemojo.com>
‘Mad Men’ Preview: Buckle Up For 7 ‘Dense’ Episodes, Says Matthew Weiner
11 April 2014 7:48 PM, PDT | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Get ready and don’t blink — the “Mad Men” mini season that begins on Sunday is tightly packed with momentous developments for the core Sterling Cooper gang.
“The episodes are dense,” creator/exec producer Matthew Weiner says of season 7-a. Because the show’s finale is divided over two years, and the first batch of seven episodes have to stand alone until the final seven air next year, each seg is action-packed, he says.
“After realizing that I needed two premieres and two finales, it changed the pacing of every other episode. These episodes are more focused on the main characters than ever before — and I’ve got a lot of main characters. There’s no room for digression this time. The first seven feel like (the story arc of) a whole season,” Weiner says.
The historical backdrop of the era (presumably early-ish in 1969) is an important factor as always »
- Cynthia Littleton
Michael Keaton’s ‘Birdman’ Set for Oct. 17 U.S. Release
11 April 2014 7:02 PM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Fox Searchlight has set Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s “Birdman,” starring Michael Keaton, for an awards-season release date of Oct. 17 in the U.S.
Keaton stars as a famous actor struggling to mount a Broadway play. Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Amy Ryan (pictured above with Keaton), Emma Stone and Naomi Watts also star.
Inarritu wrote the dark comedy with Nicolas Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Jr. and Armando Bo. He also produced along with John Lesher, Arnon Milchan and James W. Skotchdopole.
The film may be selected next week as a competition title for the Cannes Film Festival. Inarritu’s films screened at Cannes include “Biutiful,” “Babel” and “Amores Perros,” which won the Critics Week prize.
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- Dave McNary
Prince William Hints at Baby No. 2
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It may only have been a quip, a classic well-meaning comment made during a royal outing, but Prince William set off speculation that he and wife Kate are planning for baby no. 2 imminently. The hint came as William told a woman who'd made a gift for his son: "You might have to make another one soon." The remark came as William and Kate, who are on a three-week tour Down Under, were chatting to Cynthia Read, who had knitted them a shawl for their son, Prince George, on behalf of the New Zealand government. Read told reporters on Saturday, "The »
- Simon Perry
GLAAD Media Awards Winners: Jennifer Lopez, Laverne Cox and Norman Lear Honored
3 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
E! personality Ross Mathews hosted the first of two ceremonies for the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, which took place on Saturday at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. GLAAD national spokesman Wilson Cruz awarded television writer and producer Norman Lear with the Pioneer Award. Lear produced iconic sitcoms “All in the Family,” “Sanford and Son,” “One Day at a Time,” “The Jeffersons,” “Good Times,” and “Maude.” His activist work includes the founding of advocacy organization People For the American Way, and the championing of First Amendment rights and progressive causes. Also read: ‘Bachelor’ Juan Pablo Galavis-glaad Release New Apology for Anti-Gay Statements Additionally, »
- Jethro Nededog
'SNL' brings Jeb Bush and Paul Ryan to Coachella
3 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
"Saturday Night Live" hasn't had a lot of luck with politically themed opening skits this season, but that hasn't stopped them trying. Since this week's show coincided with the Coachella Music Festival and midterm elections are starting to heat up, "SNL" imagined how none other than Jeb Bush (Beck Bennett) and Paul Ryan (Taran Killam) would try to sell a "new Gop" to the crowd. Bennett's Bush is pretty weak, but there are some strong one liners in there. Plus, why do we think it's not that hard to believe DJ Rand Paul would be spinning in a Coachella tent somewhere? Watch the whole clip in the video below. For more on this weekend's "Saturday Night Live" check out our regular recap from Ryan McGee here. Coachella Music Festival ~ Saturday Night Live... by HumanSlinky »
- HitFix Staff
Jennifer Lopez, ‘Orange Is the New Black’s’ Laverne Cox Celebrated at GLAAD Media Awards
3 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Jennifer Lopez toplined a night for equality at the 25th anni GLAAD Media Awards Saturday at the Beverly Hilton, as the multi-hyphenate accepted the org’s Vanguard Award.
“If I do anything that makes one child out there feel empowered, then I’ve done my job,” Lopez said during her acceptance speech. “Being in the media, being in the public eye is a bitch sometimes,” Lopez added, “But I decided to listen to my heart that day.” Lopez exec produces the Lgbt-themed ABC Family show “The Fosters,” which won the GLAAD award for best drama series.
Rita Moreno presented the award to Lopez saying, “It’s ironic that Jennifer Lopez had been so successful as a judge on ‘American Idol’ because she doesn’t judge.”
Making her first comments after coming out, Ellen Page presented “Orange Is the New Black’s” transgender actress Laverne Cox with the Stephen F. Kolzak kudo. »
- Andrew Stewart
James Franco, Taylor Swift and Zooey Deschanel crash Seth Rogen's 'SNL' monologue
4 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
Seth Rogen returned to host "Saturday Night Live" for the third time and, as you'd expect, there were a bunch of cameos. Rogen's good buddy and frequent co-star James Franco came on to try and make light of his recent Instagram/teenage girl "scandal." Zooey Deschanel brought her banjo. And, Taylor Swift? Well, we're 99% sure she isn't actually good friends with Rogen and his crew (but then again?). Still, she did have a reason which worked in context. Trust us. The bigger question is: Where was Rogen's "Neighbors'" co-star Zac Efron? Check out the good times in the video embedded below. For more on this weekend's "Saturday Night Live" check out our regular recap from Ryan McGee here. Seth Rogen - Monologue - SNL 4-12-14 by IdolxMuzic »
- HitFix Staff
'SNL' Recap: Seth Rogen Mocks James Franco For Chat With Underage Girl (Video)
5 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Editor's note: We'll add video as soon as they are made available online. Seth Rogen and Saturday Night Live hit it out of the park multiple times this week with a little help from James Franco. In his opening monologue, Rogen insisted he didn't need to rely on celebrity cameos to make his third time hosting the show a success. Zooey Deschanel, Taylor Swift and Franco promptly showed up anyway. Rogen also claimed he had pranked Franco by posing as an underage girl online. "He seemed unfazed," Rogen said, mocking his friend, who apologized last week for chatting with
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- Aaron Couch
‘The Fosters,’ ‘Behind the Candelabra’ Among GLAAD Media Awards Winners
5 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
The groundbreaking ABC family drama “The Fosters” and Emmy-winning HBO movie “Behind the Candelabra” were among the big winners this Saturday at the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, which recognizes accurate representations of the Lgbtq community.
Honorees for 12 of this year’s 29 media categories were feted at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton Hotel tonight.
Iconic TV writer Norman Lear, who produced the hit 1970s sitcoms “All in the Family,” “Sanford and Son” and “The Jeffersons,” received the Pioneer Award. Jennifer Lopez picked up the coveted Vanguard Award while “Orange is the New Black’s” Laverne Cox was presented the Stephen F. Kolzak Award by actress Ellen Page.
Meanwhile, NBC’s longrunning soap “Days of Our Lives” took home the title of outstanding daily drama. The soap recently made television history by airing the first-ever male same-sex wedding in daytime.
Additional awards, including those in movie (outstanding film) and TV (outstanding comedy series) categories, »
- Maane Khatchatourian
‘The Fosters,’ ‘Behind the Candelabra’ Among GLAAD Media Awards Winners
5 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
The groundbreaking ABC family drama “The Fosters” and Emmy-winning HBO movie “Behind the Candelabra” were among the big winners this Saturday at the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, which recognizes accurate representations of the Lgbtq community.
Honorees for 12 of this year’s 29 media categories were feted at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton Hotel tonight.
Iconic TV writer Norman Lear, who produced the hit 1970s sitcoms “All in the Family,” “Sanford and Son” and “The Jeffersons,” received the Pioneer Award. Jennifer Lopez picked up the coveted Vanguard Award while “Orange is the New Black’s” Laverne Cox was presented the Stephen F. Kolzak Award by actress Ellen Page.
Meanwhile, NBC’s longrunning soap “Days of Our Lives” took home the title of outstanding daily drama. The soap recently made television history by airing the first-ever male same-sex wedding in daytime.
Additional awards, including those in movie (outstanding film) and TV (outstanding comedy series) categories, »
- Maane Khatchatourian
GLAAD Names ABC Family's 'The Fosters' Best Drama
5 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
ABC Family's lesbian family drama The Fosters was named the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation's outstanding comedy series Saturday during the watchdog group's annual Media Awards. During Saturday's 25th annual GLAAD Media Awards, which fund the organization's efforts to bring stories of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people and issues to Americans, the group also handed out honorary awards to Norman Lear, Jennifer Lopez and Orange Is the New Black star Laverne Cox. The Fosters topped previous winner Grey's Anatomy, BBC America's Orphan Black, ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars and Showtime's Shameless in the category. Other winners Saturday included NBC's
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- Lesley Goldberg
Ginnifer Goodwin Marries Josh Dallas
6 hours ago | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
It's happily ever after for Snow White and Prince Charming. Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas were married Saturday in an intimate California ceremony, their rep confirms to People. The Once Upon a Time costars, who are expecting their first child this spring, announced their engagement last October. "We are so thrilled ... and can't wait to celebrate with our friends and family, including our second family at Once Upon a Time," the couple, who met on the set of the hit show, said at the time. "It hit me like a blinding light. I thought, 'I'm in trouble now,'" Dallas, »
- Sarah Michaud
Interview: Martin Freeman compares 'Fargo' to 'Sherlock' on the set of the FX drama
6 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
Calgary - I've been on two Martin Freeman sets in the past year, so I'm prepared for his process. I can't tell you the details of what Freeman's Lester Nygaard is actually doing in the scene being filmed on this beautiful March day in the hills just outside of Downtown Calgary. "Fargo" is simultaneously shooting the seventh and eighth episodes of its 10-episode season and things are getting a wee bit climactic on the FX limited series. It's not spoiling much to say that Lester Nygaard is under pressure in this particular moment. Lester is under pressure for most of "Fargo," which draws inspiration, but very little plot, from the Coen Brothers' Oscar-winning film. From the beginning, Lester is a slightly-less-than-normal guy whose life is turned upside-down by a chance meeting with Billy Bob Thornton's appropriately malevolent Lorne Malvo. As befits what is now the "Fargo" franchise, this meeting leads to violence, »
- Daniel Fienberg
Andrew Garfield, Coldplay Headed to 'Saturday Night Live'
6 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Andrew Garfield will be swinging onto Saturday Night Live May 3. The British actor makes his SNL hosting debut the same weekend his The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hits theaters. Photos: 10 Stars You Forgot Were 'SNL' Castmembers SNL is making it a British night, with Coldplay joining Garfield for its fifth appearance as musical guest. The band last appeared on a 2011 episode hosted by Garfield's girlfriend and Spider-Man costar Emma Stone. SNL airs Saturdays on NBC at 11:30 p.m. Email: Aaron.Couch@THR.com Twitter: @AaronCouch
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- Aaron Couch
Recap: Saturday Night Live with Seth Rogen and Ed Sheeran
7 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
It’s almost five years to the day that Seth Rogen last hosted “Saturday Night Live.” (Somewhat amusingly, his “Neighbors” co-star Zac Efron hosted the very next week.) Meanwhile, over the last five episodes, “SNL” itself has survived a rather rocky start to the post-Seth Meyers Era with a string of solid albeit non-classic episodes after the Jim Parsons-hosted debacle. Heading into its final break of the season, it will be interesting to see if the show ends on an upswing or downswing heading into the final stretch of this flawed yet fascinating season. As always, I’ll be liveblogging, assigning grades to each segment. As always, those grades are designed in a lab to make the maximum number of people on the internet angry. They couldn’t possibly be an inherently imperfect way for one person to sum up his or her thoughts about a sketch comedy show in real time. »
- Ryan McGee
Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas Are Married—Get All the Details!
7 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
It's official! Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas have tied the knot! The two Once Upon a Time costars were married today at sunset in an intimate ceremony in front of about 30 close friends and family in the Los Angeles area. An eyewitness tells E! News exclusively that guests arrived in formal attire between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. By 7 p.m., everyone enjoyed a cocktail reception with a Spanish guitar player in a courtyard with cactuses and stone pathways. "Ginnifer and Josh seemed very relaxed and happy," our source says. "They were surrounded by their nearest and dearest friends and kept it very intimate and simple." The bride wore a »
'Fifi Howls from Happiness' Wins Buenos Aires Film Fest
8 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Buenos Aires – Mitra Farahani’s Fifi Howls from Hapiness won the International Competition at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival (Bafici), which closed Saturday night. The Z Films Award for Best Film El Premio Z Films includes a $5000 acquisition rights prize for theatrical, DVD, and TV exhibition of the film in Argentina. Village Cinemas adds a week time of exhibition in two of its multiplexes. “This was a very large edition, with almost 500 films playing in different neighborhoods, and a great audience response”, said Buenos Aires Minister of Culture Hernan Lombardi at the awards announcement Saturday morning. “We’re
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- Agustin Mango
Robert Redford: D.C. Politics Is 'Paralyzed System'
8 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Robert Redford isn't optimistic that the Obama administration will make progress on enacting climate change legislation. "Am I disappointed in the outcome? Somewhat, not entirely," the actor told The Hollywood Reporter. "You have to look at what [President Obama]’s up against. There’s never been a more paralyzed system to try to work with." Redford spoke to THR on Saturday after a press conference unveiling a fossil fuel divestment-climate action model at Pitzer College, where he is a trustee. The conservationist elaborated that his waning faith in politics stemmed in part from increased partisan sniping. He described revisiting archival footage
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- Alexa Girkout
#Icymi on TheWrap: 10 Top Showbiz Stories – Stephen Colbert, Fox Goes ‘Boom'!, ‘Tosh.0' Production Assistant Death
10 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Stephen Colbert to Replace David Letterman as Host of CBS’ ‘Late Show’ Letterman is “very excited for him,” but he's probably a little bummed that his production company, Worldwide Pants, has no stake in the show after he leaves in 2015. Here's why Colbert is perfect for “The Late Show.” ‘Boom'! Fox's Explosive Series Sparks Internal Strife Over New Reality Chief (Exclusive) Some Fox executives are dismayed at the timing and tone of Simon Andreae's “Boom” and pilot “Couples Retreat.” Agent for Peyton Manning, Taylor Swift Leaves Img Ahead of Wme Deal Closing (Exclusive) Wme is raising debt to finance its $2.4 billion acquisition of. »
- Greg Gilman
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