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Box Office: ‘Nightcrawler,’ ‘Ouija’ Tied for First in Deadly Halloween Weekend
14 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
“Ouija” and “Nightcrawler” are effectively tied for first place at the box office, providing a little excitement in an otherwise deadly Halloween weekend at the multiplexes.
Both films picked up roughly $10.9 million, but a clear leader will only be determined once final numbers come in on Monday. Whether the victor is “Ouija” or “Nightcrawler,” it will still be the lowest-grossing No. 1-ranked film since the first weekend in September when “Guardians of the Galaxy” topped the box office with $10.4 million.
“Nightcrawler,” a twisty thriller about an ethically warped crime reporter (Jake Gyllenhaal), debuted across 2,766 locations. Open Road, which picked up “Nightcrawler” at Cannes, saw there was a dearth of new Halloween fare and pushed the film back from its original release dats of Oct. 17, when it would have faced stiffer competition from Brad Pitt’s “Fury.” The film cost $8.5 million to produce and has been a critical favorite, with a »
- Brent Lang
'Saturday Night Live' Sets Woody Harrelson to Host
1 November 2014 9:35 PM, PDT | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Get ready to see a new Hunger Games sketch or two on Saturday Night Live soon. Woody Harrelson, who stars in the popular film franchise, has been tapped to host SNL on Nov. 15. Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1 hits theaters Nov. 21. Read more 'SNL' Cold Open Mocks Chris Christie for Ebola Quarantine This will be the True Detective star's third time hosting the show. He previously took the stage on the sketch series in 1989 and 1992. The episode's musical guest will be rapper Kendrick Lamar. Lamar performed on the show in 2013. The announcement comes just a week after
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- Ryan Gajewski
Quentin Tarantino and Barbara Kruger Honored at Star-Studded Lacma Gala
22 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art was full of well-dressed stars this weekend. The 2014 Lacma Art + Film Gala was held Saturday to fete Quentin Tarantino and conceptual artist Barbara Kruger. The event was presented by Gucci. Read more Jennifer Jason Leigh Joins Quentin Tarantino's 'Hateful Eight' Attendees included Amy Adams, Will Ferrell, Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, Salma Hayek, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Kirsten Dunst and new Marvel star Chadwick Boseman. See more 'Pulp Fiction,' 'Thelma & Louise' Stars Reunite A number of actors were on hand who had worked with Tarantino, including Jamie Foxx, Christoph
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- Ryan Gajewski
Ian Fraser, 11-Time Emmy Winner and TV Academy Music Peer Group Governor, Dead at 81
31 October 2014 2:23 PM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Ian Fraser, an 11-time Emmy winning composer, died on Friday at his Los Angeles home. He was 81. Fraser, who is survived by his wife Judee Morton, their children Neal and Tiffany and their grandchildren, served 10 terms as the Television Academy's Music Peer Group Governor. The composer was also the musical director for the 1984, 1993 and 2002 Emmy Awards, as well as for several TV Academy Hall of Fame programs. Fraser holds the distinction of being the most Emmy-honored composer/conductor in TV history. In addition to his 11 wins for Outstanding Music Direction, Fraser was nominated a whopping 32 times. His »
- Tony Maglio
Watch Prince's Incredible Eight-Minute 'SNL' Medley
16 hours ago | Rollingstone.com | See recent Rolling Stone news »
The last time Prince had eight uninterrupted minutes on national television, he was performing at the Super Bowl Xli halftime show in 2007. While that gig featured greatest hits like "1999," "Purple Rain" and Let's Go Crazy," Prince's Saturday Night Live set featured tracks that were likely unknown to most viewers. It didn't matter: Prince, his backing band 3rdEyeGirl and guest vocalist Lianne La Havas still delivered one of the most explosive and most polished SNL musical spots anyone has witnessed since perhaps when Chris Rock, the guest host, was still an SNL featured player. »
Wayne Static, Frontman of Static-x, Dead at 48
13 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Wayne Static, founder of the California metal group Static-x has died, according to a message posted on Static-x's Facebook page Saturday night. “Platinum selling musician Wayne Richard Wells, better known as Wayne Static, passed away at the age of 48,” the Facebook post said. See photos: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2014 (Photos) “Wayne Static was the enigmatic former frontman and namesake of Static-x, who later forged a successful solo career. Wayne was scheduled to co-headline tours with Powerman 5000 and Drowning Pool over the next several months. No additional information is available at this time,” the statement continued. The singer and guitarist's publicists at. »
- Anita Bennett
AMC Warns DirecTV ‘Walking Dead’ Fans On-Air They May Lose the Network
38 minutes ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
AMC got very direct in their ongoing carriage dispute with DirecTV, taking the issue directly to the number one show on television. The network ran ads and graphics pointing viewers to its KeepAMC.com website and hotline (855-keepamc). While DirecTV wasn't mentioned by name on the network, it is the first thing viewers see on the website. “DirecTV customers you risk losing AMC, BBC America, IFC, Sundance TV, We TV” the site proclaims. See photos: Big Screen to Small Screen: 27 Movies Being Made Into TV Shows AMC's carriage agreement with AMC is set to expire at year's end, and so far the two. »
- Jason Hughes
Ellen scares all the celebrities in this scream-worthy montage of her greatest pranks
57 minutes ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
Halloween is over. Isn't it sad? It's the best of all holidays - better than Christmas even! There, I said it. Wednesday Addams pities me and I don't care. But don't fret. As Ellen wisely points out, people can scare each other at any time of the year! And she's proven it, too, with this montage of her greatest pranks of all time on both A-list celebrities and Bethenny Frankel. Yes, she even made Taylor Swift fall down. Gripping stuff. (via Laughing Squid) »
- Chris Eggertsen
Film Review: ‘Jessabelle’
1 hour ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Not to be confused with “Annabelle” (although that could only help commercially), “Jessabelle” serves up a murky and underwhelming cauldron of Southern-fried voodoo-horror claptrap. Scaling down a notch into PG-13 territory after two back-to-back “Saw” sequels, director Kevin Greutert manages some nicely drawn-out tension in isolated sequences, but novel twists and effective scares prove few and far between in this ludicrous bayou gothic about a wheelchair-bound young woman excavating a series of unusually dark family secrets. Although Lionsgate’s campaign is touting the involvement of producer Jason Blum (of the “Paranormal Activity,” “Sinister,” “Insidious” and “The Purge” movies), audience prospects look just middling, and franchising opportunities hopefully moot, for this post-Halloween theatrical and VOD release.
It takes barely five minutes for red-headed twentysomething Jessabelle, aka Jessie (Australian actress Sarah Snook), to lose her b.f. (Brian Hallisay) and their unborn child in a horrific car accident. Two months later, significantly »
- Justin Chang
‘Jessabelle’ Review: Southern Gothic Tale Best When It Forgets It's a Horror Movie
1 hour ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
It's the misfortune of “Jessabelle” to arrive just a few months after HBO's “True Detective,” which commanded all the gravitas and exoticism the Southern Gothic genre has to offer. The gruesome crime that serves as the impetus for the Louisiana-set “Jessabelle” is lurid and thematically rich enough to take place in the same universe as the cable series, but the film fritters away an auspicious premise on a derivative, callous, and unconvincing horror framing. The result feels like finding a choice cut of filet mignon seasoned with Cheeto dust. See photos: 10 of Hollywood's Creepiest Demon Dolls (Photos) At least director Kevin. »
- Inkoo Kang
China to Require Permits for Foreign TV Shows Streamed Online
1 hour ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Foreign TV shows and movies streamed online in China will need to have permits issued by a state watchdog, China Daily reported Monday. The State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television (Sarppft) has been ordering the removal of popular foreign shows as well as trailing warnings of coming tougher regulation for months and finally announced the permit policy that will see all foreign TV shows and movies reviewed by watchdogs before being made available for viewing online. The Big Bang Theory was the most high profile casualty of a Chinese government attempt to censor overseas content, ordering
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- Abid Rahman
Celebrities Compete, Tweet Support of Other New York City Marathon Runners
1 hour ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
While several celebrities ran in the New York City marathon on Sunday, still more came out on social media in support of different runners. “Desperate Housewives” star Teri Hatcher was among those who competed in the race, finishing in 5:06:42, according to Runners World. See photos: 9 NBA Stars Who Took a Shot at Hollywood The site also tracked the finish times of other notable runners, including “MasterChef's” Joe Bastianich (4:29:12), “Today” co-host Erica Hill (4:47:38, former NFL player Tiki Barber (5:14:37), tennis player Caroline Wozniacki (3:26:33) and actor Kirk Acevedo, who did not finish. »
- Jason Hughes
Angie Harmon and Jason Sehorn Split After 13 Years of Marriage
2 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
We didn't see this one coming! Angie Harmon and Jason Sehorn have decided to separate after 13 years of marriage. "For the sake of their children, they ask for respect and privacy as they navigate this time in their times," Harmon's rep confirmed to People who first broke the news. During a recent interview with Your Tango, the Rizzoli & Isles star freely admitted that marriage is nothing short of hard work. "You have to be really considerate of each other, really kind to each other," she shared with the publication. "It's a lot of work, really." It also didn't help that her engagement happened live on TV during an episode of The Tonight »
We Found Beth in a Hopeless Place: The Walking Dead, Revenge and More Rants and Raves
2 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
The weekend may be over, but it's also the best day of the year: the day we get an extra hour. Some may take that extra hour for sleep. We used it to watch more TV. We also used every other hour for TV, but that's what Sundays are for, right? Tonight, The Walking Dead took a trip to the hospital, and it was even less fun than trips to the hospital usually are. Meanwhile, on Revenge, David Clarke punched our favorite character in the face, and we may never forgive him. Join us for tonight's Rants and Raves! Rant: The Walking Dead: Well, we finally know where Beth is. All this time, she's been in a hospital in Atlanta, first as a patient and then as a nurse. At first, it seemed like the hospital wasn't too »
Watch Emma Watson Dedicate Britannia Award to Dead Hamster in Bizarre Speech
2 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Emma Watson has delivered a very odd award speech. The Noah actress was accepting the Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year when she told a somewhat rambling story about Millie, a hamster she cared for on the set of the first Harry Potter film. Read more Emma Watson Threatened With Nude Photo Attack Because She Spoke Up for Women She explained that the film's crew went all out to give the hamster a proper resting place, including a velvet-lined coffin and a plaque. No, we're not making this up. See more Growing Up 'Harry Potter': Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson,
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- Ryan Gajewski
Dvf Brand Ambassador Candidate Faints at United Nations Event—See the House of Dvf Series Premiere Recap!
2 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
On Sunday's House of Dvf series premiere, Diane von Furstenberg and her team begin the search for their first-ever Global Brand Ambassador. The ten candidates for this esteemed position were immediately put to the test during the annual Dvf Awards at the United Nations but the pressure was too much for one particular candidate... It's a beautiful morning in New York City and fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg is headed to her office for the day! In addition to being the iconic designer of the wrap dress who revolutionized the fashion industry, Diane reveals that her brand represents more than just fashion. It's also a lifestyle and about empowerment. The search for the first-ever »
Review: 'The Affair' - 'Episode 4'
2 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
Thoughts on tonight's "The Affair" — and the early part of the season so far — coming up just as soon as I'm not much of a cuddler... As I said in my initial review of the series, infidelity isn't a topic that I have ever found that dramatically compelling in and of itself, and even with this cast and with Sarah Treem running the series, my expectations weren't high. But the specificity of the two families, and the way the dueling Pov structure made me question the truth of everything I was seeing, kept me engaged in the first episode, and also curious to see whether Treem and company could keep this going past the pilot. What kept me engaged for the most part in episodes 2 and 3 was watching the ways the four different stories — Noah's Pov, Alison's Pov, and the versions each of them tell the cop — intersect and conflict with one another. »
- Alan Sepinwall
TV Review: ‘Skyscraper Live With Nik Wallenda’
2 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
As with Nik Wallenda’s Grand Canyon walk, “Skyscraper Live With Nik Wallenda” represented an unabashed cocktail of hype, breathless hyperbole and showmanship, coupled with a somewhat more muted endorsement of born-again Christianity all the way across. After 95 minutes of foreplay, Wallenda further established himself as this generation’s Evel Knievel, and Discovery Channel had what no doubt will be another boffo rating to sell, without having to exercise the 10-second delay that meant something had gone dreadfully wrong. From that perspective, the corporate players survived their own high-wire act, though not all the participants escaped unscathed.
Indeed, the casualties here were Willie Geist and Natalie Morales, who in hosting the event merely seemed to prove that they will say any inane thing put in front of them on a teleprompter — over and over again. Granted, theirs was a thankless task, asked to fill the first 95 minutes before Wallenda finally mounted the wire, »
- Brian Lowry
Babies Stole My Look! Fergie's Son Wears Same Halloween Costume as North West and Penelope Disick
2 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
So stinking cute! Hollywood's biggest stars may have dressed to impress at their respective Halloween parties this weekend. We're looking at you, Iggy Azalea. But for some famous kids, their costumes deserve a whole lot of love as well. After Khloé Kardashian posted a picture of North West and Penelope Disick sporting matching skunk costumes, Fergie couldn't help but notice the similarities in her child's outfit. ".@KimKardashian @KourtneyKardashian Great minds think alike," she shared on Twitter with a split image of her child Axl and the little Kardashians. "#LittleStinker #SkunkCostume" But wait, there's more! Jamie Lynn Sigler's son »
And The Latest New Show to Be Canceled Is...
2 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Can 15 strangers create a perfect new society? Apparently, the answer is no. After just two months, Fox has pulled the plug on its high-concept reality experiment that was supposed to spend a year following a group of real people trying to combine their ideals and create their perfect world. The cancellation is not a surprise, given that the series already lost its Tuesday timeslot and was only airing on Friday nights after ratings dropped to around 1.5 million, after premiering to around 4 million. Reviews were also pretty abysmal, and the show continues to claim the "most hated" spot in our ranking of the new fall shows. Only 20% of voters claimed to love the show. A statement on the »
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