 | Is Jonathan Rhys Meyers going to star in 'Star Wars: Episode VII'? (20 May 2013)"Star Wars: Episode VII" is coming in 2015 and we can pretty much expect news (and speculation) about the movie to appear on a fairly regular basis from now until then. Currently we know that J.J. Abrams is directing a script from Michael Arndt and that Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford are all due to appear. Now, a report comes from Latino Review that the star of "The Tudors," Jonathan Rhys Meyers, is being added to the cast. They point out that the actor appeared previously in Abrams' "Mission: Impossible III" and consequently already has a relationship with the director. What »See full article at Hitfix |
 | Seth MacFarlane Won’t Host Oscars Again (20 May 2013)See full article at Variety - Film News |
 | Mel Brooks to be awarded AFI's Life Achievement Award by Martin Scorsese (20 May 2013)Mel Brooks has won an Oscar, a Tony, a Grammy, an Emmy, and endless, endless accolades. Later this month, he’ll be honored once more when Martin Scorsese presents him the American Film Institute’s 41st Life Achievement Award. (Scorsese has also been awarded AFI’s Life Achievement Award, back in 1997.)See full article at EW - Inside Movies |
 | 'Into Darkness' Boldly Goes Where 2009's 'Trek' Went Before (20 May 2013)Star Trek Into Darkness easily opened on top this weekend, though it wasn't the kind of box office sensation that many*including distributor Paramount*were expecting it to be. The J.J. Abrams-directed sequel took in an estimated $70.6 million for the three-day frame; add in its grosses from Wednesday night and all-day Thursday, and the movie has to-date earned $84.1 million. In comparison, 2009's Star Trek grossed $75.2 million for the weekend, and $86.7 million through its first four-and-a-half days.While it's usually unfair to knock a movie for opening in line with its predecessor, it certainly feels like the "disappointment" label is applicable in this case. All signs suggest the 2009 Trek is very well-liked (it has a strong 8.0 rating on IMDb) and Paramount's marketing did a decent job walking the sequel tightrope (a balanced approach of promising more-of-the-same and offering something new). Additionally, there was four years of ticket price inflation and »See full article at Box Office Mojo |
 | Justin Bieber Booed at Billboard Music Awards, Readers React (20 May 2013)With music performances galore, the 2013 Billboard Music Awards brought hit songs to life on Sunday. Broadcast live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Christina Aguilera and more came together to show off their red carpet style, perform their chart-topping tunes and thank the fans. From Bieber's boo-gate to Aguilera's sexy slim-down, the show had social media buzzing. Here's what you had to say: View the story "2013 Billboard Music Awards" on Storify »See full article at PEOPLE.com |
 | 'Transformers 4' casts Chinese actress Li Bingbing (20 May 2013)Chinese actress Li Bingbing (Resident Evil: Retribution, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan) has been cast in Transformers 4.See full article at EW - Inside Movies |
 | 'Chuck' Star Zachary Levi to Make Broadway Debut (20 May 2013)Zachary Levi, star of the late, lamented NBC action comedy "Chuck," will make his Broadway debut in the musical comedy "First Date," the show's producers said Monday. Levi anchored the cult TV series for five seasons, starring as a computer-whiz who becomes an improbable spy. He also did voice work for 2011's "Tangled" and is set to appear in "Thor: The Dark World." In "First Date," Levi plays a high-strung man who gets set up with a serial-dater. Their romantic evening gets upended by a series of unexpected events ranging from Google »See full article at The Wrap |
 | 'The Big Knife' With Bobby Cannavale Ending Broadway Run (20 May 2013)It's curtains for "The Big Knife": The revival of Clifford Odets' excoriation of Hollywood mores will end its Broadway run on June 2, having been largely shut out from Tony Award nominations. Also read: Tony Award Nominations for Tom Hanks, 'Lucky Guy,' But Many Hollywood Snubs The show, which stars "Boardwalk Empire's" Bobby Cannavale, has also had difficulty finding its box office footing during a spring theater season that has overflowed with star driven shows like Tom Hanks' "Lucky Guy" and Bette Midler's "I'll Eat You Last." Last week, "The Big Knife" »See full article at The Wrap |
 | NBC Acquires Drama About a Reality Show (20 May 2013)NBC announced today it has acquired another scripted show to add to its summer lineup. The wasteland of summer TV gets a little less waste-y every year! (One hopes.) Siberia is a drama about a (fictional) reality show where contestants are dropped off in an area of Siberia that was hit by a meteorite 100 years ago. Now, things are getting spooky — and not just the reality-show thing. Things from out there. »See full article at Vulture |
 | Jessica Biel Is the Swan Queen of Cannes Film Festival (20 May 2013)This Marchesa dress on Jessica Biel is like a lacy cloud mixed with a dash of some sweet dessert confection and finished off with that insane swan dress Björk wore to the 2001 Oscars. Mrs. Justin Timerlake's feather and embroidered frock is as intricate as it is interesting. But, just like the Icelandic singer's beak-emblazoned neckline, the ensemble is ruined by that giant serpent necklace. At least the swan head made sense with the swan dress. This giant snake accessory looks out of place paired with a beautiful, pale blue gown. Wait. Did we just determine that Björk's version works better? Fashion hell has officially frozen over. »See full article at E! Online |
 | Ke$ha's Naked Butt at 2013 Billboard Music Awards: "I'm Rolling With My Booty Out!" (20 May 2013)Yes, Ke$ha wore a little black dress to the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, but it wasn't exactly a conservative getup. The fashion-forward singer went commando! "I'm rolling with my booty out," she told me. "It's a different look for me. I like to mix it up." "I wanted to be really naked in every sense of the word, so I went bare with the makeup, bare with the booty," Ke$ha said. And Ke$ha gave us an update on her friendship with Harry Styles. As we first told you, she and the One Direction singer have been texting pals. "We're just casual friends," she said. "That blew way out of proportion...Yeah, we text. It's a friendly text. I »See full article at E! Online |
 | Listen: Foo Fighters and John Fogerty on 'Fortunate Son' (20 May 2013)When I wrote about hearing John Fogerty’s new album, “Wrote A Song For Everyone,” which pairs him with acts like Miranda Lambert, My Morning Jacket, Bob Seger and Keith Urban on some of his best-known songs, I raved about the raw energy of his remake of “Fortunate Son” with the Foo Fighters. Now you can hear for yourself. [More after the jump...] As he does on almost every song on the album, Fogerty lets the guests take the first verse. Grohl sounds a little ragged as he leans into the anti-war song, but by the time he screams at the »See full article at Hitfix |
 | 5 of Summer's Biggest Box-Office Smackdowns (20 May 2013)Summer is when Hollywood studios roll out their heavyweight contenders and look for knockouts. There are 41 movies set for wide release between May and August this year, and the overall box office is expected to exceed last year's $4.3 billion. With so many releases -- and we're not counting the indies -- the studios have been forced to schedule some high-profile and pricey movies up against each other. That's good news for moviegoers. It means there's a little more variety than last summer, which was superhero-saturated and saw "The Avengers," "Dark »See full article at The Wrap |
 | Justin Bieber Surprises Fans at Elementary School, Donates Yearlong Supply of Food (20 May 2013)Justin Bieber's dedication to his fans knows no bounds. Last Friday the singer made his second surprise stop at Whitney Elementary School in Las Vegas. The Biebs was in town for the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, but made sure to take time off from rehearsals to see 600 of his youngest fans and give them a day they'll never forget. Bieber helped pack and hand out food donations for those in need and pledged to fill the school's pantry for one year. "My mom and I went to food banks, so being able to help now is amazing," the 19-year-old revealed. He added, "I just want to make people happy." (No doubt, Biebs, you did just that.) But the "Boyfriend" »See full article at E! Online |
 | Jennifer Lawrence Is Blue and in the Buff Again for 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' (Photo) (20 May 2013)Jennifer Lawrence is once again baring it all in blue for sequel "X-Men Days of Future Past." Director Bryan Singer continued his trend of tweeting the movie's actors in costume on Monday when he posted the first look at Lawrence in costume as Mystique -- a shape-shifting mutant previously portrayed by Rebecca Romijn. See photo: James McAvoy's Groovy New Look in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' (Photo) "First look: #JenniferLawrence as a vengeful #Mystique," Singer wrote with the pic. While "First Class" explored Mystique's sibling-like bond with Professor Charles Xavier (James McAvoy), the upcoming sequel »See full article at The Wrap |
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