Party’s Over? Academy Plans to Set Limitations for Oscar Parties
The Academy is planning to set restrictions for parties that happen during the Oscars voting period.
John Boyega on “Attack the Block”: “A Mega Experience for Me”
British actor John Boyega talks about the audition process for his first feature, the London-based Attack the Block, and if he’ll eventually make the leap to American movies.
Dominic Cooper’s Dual Roles in ‘Devil’s Double’
Based loosely on a true story, Cooper’s switch from the brutal Uday, and that of Latif, a good guy who gets caught up in the evil world of murder, illegal dealings and more, will be brought to the big screen using new and old tricks of the trade.
Steve Carell Kicks into “Another Gear” for “Crazy, Stupid, Love”
Crazy, Stupid, Love star Steve Carell opened up about his leading role in the upcoming flick and how his big-screen stardom has surpassed his initial expectations.
Rhys Ifans To Comic-Con Attendants: “You people disgust me”
Ifans, who plays the film’s main villain The Lizard, immediately began his rant by stating that he wanted to come to Comic-Con to see if comic book fans were anything like Comic Book Guy from The Simpsons.
Leighton Meester and Mother File Lawsuits Against Each Other
Leighton claims that she and her mother never had such a predetermined arrangement in place, and that she did send $7,500 her mother’s way every month.
Wal-Mart Jumps Into the Video Streaming Market, Movies Will Stream Same Day as DVD Release
The latest company to add to that list is Wal-Mart, the behemoth retail giant, which is jumping into a pay-per-view model like Amazon and iTunes according to the Associated Press.
Andy Serkis Finds His Inner Chimp in “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”
At this past weekend’s Comic-Con, Serkis went into detail about how he became a chimp
Bradley Cooper: “The goal is not to achieve success. The goal is to grow.”
The Hangover Part II” “It definitely perplexed me because to me, it’s not even a question that it’s a better movie than the first one. On every level I just think you’re watching a director evolve. It’s a much more complicated film.”
Jessica Biel Was Passed Over for Mila Kunis’ “Friends with Benefits” Role
“She was actually a huge fan of the project and screen-tested for it years ago,” said Benefits screenwriter David Newman, of Biel, at the movie’s Monday night premiere in New York City. Kunis, though, “was fated for the role.”
Javier Bardem: “People Don’t Have Money and Movie Tickets are Sometimes Too High”
Javier Bardem believes that the solution to movie piracy is to lower ticket prices so that those inclined to illegally download a film might head to their local theater instead.
Ben Stiller to Direct and Star in “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is about the titular humdrum man who lives a much more exciting existence in his mind (imagining himself in roles like a mighty soldier or a world-class surgeon) while he shops with his wife. In his imagination Mitty is far more virtuous individual than his feeble real-life counterpart, so Stiller will have the opportunity to play two totally different facets of the same character.
Chris Evans: Being Captain America is “a double-edged sword”
About the role, Evans says, “It’s a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s terrifying, nerve-racking and intimidating. There’s a swirl of negative emotions that arise. On the flip side, it’s great.”
Jason Bateman Tries His Off-Speed Pitch with “The Change-Up”: “I love playing the protagonist”
Bateman talked how he draws inspiration for the characters he portrays and his desire to play different types of roles in the future.
Daniel Radcliffe Used Radiohead to Prepare for “Harry Potter”
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe prepared for filming of the franchise’s eight installments by listening to music from a select few groups.
Charlie Day on being known as a comedic actor: “It was definitely actor first and foremost. I saw myself as a guy who can act funny”
Charlie Day opens up about the parallels between himself and his character and the transition to the big screen.
Tom Felton Says Looks Got Him “Harry Potter” Role
“Let’s be honest: we weren’t picked for Harry Potter for our acting ability — it was because we looked like the characters as they’d been written,” the 23-year-old Felton said
Why Were The 2011 Oscars So Bad? James Franco Says Blame the Writers
After maintaining his silence for several months after his… well, awkward hosting job with Anne Hathaway (and that’s putting it mildly), the 127 Hours star has opened up about the experience to Playboy magazine. USA Today has some of Franco’s comments, and he’s pointing his finger at the often-bashed writers of the Oscars.
Who Were Last Year’s Highest Paid Actresses?
It is difficult to bemoan the injustice some actresses suffer when collecting their paycheck, seeing that it would solve the economic crisis facing an entire school district in most cities.
How Did Hayley Atwell Get Her Part in “Captain America”? Plus, she dishes on AMC’s “The Prisoner”
Though she reveals some humorous anecdotes — including stealing a robe and being scared of Captain America co-star Tommy Lee Jones — perhaps the most revealing is her explanation of how she got her role in Captain America.