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'The Hunger Games' Cast Is Gorgeous In Germany

March 16th, 2012 4:08pm EDT
The Hunger Games cast Germany
Elizabeth Banks, Liam Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson attended the premiere of "The Hunger Games" ("Die Tribute von Panem") in Berlin, Germany, today.

The ladies have been wowing fans with their fashion choices this week. Elizabeth has opted for bright sequined gowns, while Jennifer chose gold and black looks for the U.S., British and Paris premieres. Jen opted for a bright red lace dress to wear in Germany.

Jennifer, who plays Katniss Everdeen in the film, recently confessed she's scared of the fan reaction when she attends Comic-Con in the summer. She told People maga...
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Jennifer Lawrence & Elizabeth Banks Wow In Backless, Sequined Gowns At Paris 'Hunger Games' Premiere

March 16th, 2012 8:40am EDT
Jennifer Lawrence & Elizabeth Banks
The world has "Hunger Games" fever. Last night the cast attended the film's premiere in Paris, France. Over 1,500 fans swarmed the Gaumont Marignan Cinemas on the prestigious Avenue des Champs Elysees.

The cast has already jetted from Los Angeles to London to promote their film, which hits theaters on March 23.

Jennifer Lawrence looked sleek and sophisticated in the City Of Lights. She donned a simple black dress that showed off her shapely back. She wore her blonde hair long and straight.

Elizabeth Banks opted for a much flashier ensemble - she dazzled in a hot pink sequined dress.

Wh...
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Elizabeth Banks Wears A Vibrant Yellow Backless Dress To 'Hunger Games' Premiere

March 15th, 2012 8:30am EDT
Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks brought spring with her to the "The Hunger Games" European premiere in London yesterday. The actress looked gorgeous in a bright yellow sequined gown that showed off her shapely back.

She plays Effie Trinket in the big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' young novel about children who battle to survive in a series of deadly games.

While filming in North Carolina temperatures got as high as 105 degrees, and many of the extras collapsed. She told MTV.com, "It was difficult to shoot under insane conditions, about 105 degrees. We had all these young kids there dropping lik...
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Jennifer Lawrence Is Golden & Miley Cyrus Shows Some Skin At 'Hunger Games' Premiere (Photos)

March 13th, 2012 8:39am EDT
The Hunger Games premiere
The new generation of Hollywood showed up to "The Hunger Games" Los Angeles premiere yesterday. Jennifer Lawrence dominated the red carpet in a striking gold floor-length gown while Miley Cyrus wore a black belly baring skirt and bustier-like ensemble.

"The Hunger Games" is the new "Twilight" for young fans. Based on a popular young-adult novel, the film centers on 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence), who must compete in a televised tournament in which 24 teenagers from a post-apocalyptic society fight to the death. The movie hits theaters March 23.

Fun fact: Lawrence gave co-star J...
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Watch 'The Hunger Games' Official Red Carpet Premiere Today At 5:30 PM Pacific Time

March 12th, 2012 7:30pm EDT
The Hunger Games
Yahoo! Movies in conjunction with Lionsgate®, presents the official live stream of the red carpet World Premiere of the highly anticipated film "The Hunger Games," today at 5:30p.m.

Watch the stars arrive, check out their fashion choices and listen to interviews with a cast that includes Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and Elizabeth Banks.

Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past upr...
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2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards Red Carpet (Video)

February 26th, 2012 7:20pm EST
Michelle Williams
The stars came out to Santa Monica today for the 27th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards hosted my Seth Rogan. Starpulse was there to cover the carpet arrivals which included many nominees, presenters and special award recipients.

Celebrities who graced the purple carpet included Zoe Saldana, Benjamin Bratt, Max Greenfield, Rashida Jones, Michelle Williams, Wilmer Valderrama, Jessica Chastain, Laura Dern, Matthew Lillard, Patricia Clarkson, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, John C. Reilly, Giovanni Ribisi, James Cromwell, Simon Baker, Willem Dafoe, Zac Efron, William H. Macy, Eli...
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Kate Beckinsale Dazzles In A Bright Purple Jumpsuit At Independent Spirit Awards (See Pics & Winners)

February 26th, 2012 6:27pm EST
Kate Beckinsale
Kate Beckinsale and a whole slew of this year's most popular actresses - including Elizabeth Olsen, Jessica Chastain, Kirsten Dunst and Zoe Saldana - to name a few, graced the purple carpet at the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards, held at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, Calif.

For 25 years the event has been held as a luncheon on the beach in the coastal California town, and the ceremony celebrates the best in independent films.

At this year's awards The Artist continued its run toward Oscar glory by taking in four top honors at the event, including Best Feature, Director, Male ...
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Elizabeth Banks: 'We Had All These Young Kids There Dropping Like Flies'

February 22nd, 2012 11:32am EST
Elizabeth Banks
Actress Elizabeth Banks has revealed the set of highly-anticipated fantasy film The Hunger Games was so hot, dozens of young extras collapsed.

The W. star plays Effie Trinket in the big screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' bestselling novel about youngsters battling to survive in a series of deadly games.

Banks has now revealed the young cast faced real-life difficulties after the temperature soared on the North Carolina set, and many began to faint.

She tells MTV.com, "It was difficult to shoot under insane conditions, about 105 degrees. We had all these young kids there dropping li...
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Check Out The Second Full Trailer For 'The Hunger Games'

February 5th, 2012 1:45pm EST
The Hunger Games
The wait is almost over for the big screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins best selling teen novel The Hunger Games, and now there's a newly released second trailer to add to all the excitement.

The new spot, which will air during the Super Bowl, reveals more of the film's futuristic look, from glimpses of Panem's capital city ('The Capitol') to creepy characters who live to watch teenagers kill each other in a controlled habitat.

"Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and gir...
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Elizabeth Banks: 'I Love Beef And Baseball And Driving Fast And Flirting'

February 4th, 2012 4:00pm EST
Elizabeth Banks Women's Health
Elizabeth Banks, who stars in "Man on a Ledge" and upcoming films "The Hunger Games" and "What to Expect When You’re Expecting" is Women Health's February cover girl.

The actress opened up about filming her upcoming movies, the best career advice she ever received and how she stays healthy (and her splurges) to keep herself looking good. Elizabeth is also celebrating her 38th birthday on February 10.

Elizabeth on her upcoming action flick, Man on a Ledge:

"[It was] a great ride of a movie. I got to shoot a gun and stand on a five-foot ledge 22 stories above Manhattan."

On working on The...
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Giants vs. Patriots: Who 20 Celeb Fans Are Rooting For In The Super Bowl

February 2nd, 2012 1:59pm EST
Tom Brady
Who says Hollywood doesn't know sports? With Super Bowl XLVI just days away, many in the movie biz are showing their true colors in preparation for the big game. But the fandom elevates when two storied teams like the New York Giants and the New England Patriots face off.

Here, we take a look at 10 die-hard celebrity fans for each team. Based on this study alone, the Patriots fans may be better-looking; but if a fight were to break out at the bar this weekend, we'd want these Giants fans to have our back.

New York Giants

Rooney Mara/Kate Mara It's not a stretch to say that the Mara ...
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'The Grey' Wins Number-One Spot At Box Office

January 30th, 2012 9:27am EST
The Grey
"The Grey" appears to be box office gold - it raked in $20 million at the weekend to take top spot in the box office chart.

Liam Neeson's adventure drama bumped Kate Beckinsale's horror film "Underworld: Awakening" to second place with takings of $12.5 million.

Coming in at a close third was Katherine Heigl's bounty hunter comedy "One For the Money" with earnings of $11.8 million.

Falling to number four was George Lucas' passion project "Red Tails" ($10.4 million) and "Man on a Ledge," starring Sam Worthington and Elizabeth Banks, opened in fifth ($8.3 million).
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What Does Cameron Diaz Look Like Pregnant?

January 27th, 2012 2:00pm EST
Cameron Diaz
No she's not expecting, but Cameron Diaz is definitely preggers in a new poster from "What To Expect When You're Expecting." In the film, four expectant couples learn that having a baby is anything but predictable.

A household name thanks to her popular fitness show, Jules (Cameron Diaz) can't contain her excitement after learning she is about to have a baby with Evan (Matthew J. Morrison), the sure-footed star of a popular TV dance program. But the closer Jules gets to her due date, the more she and Evan realize the demands of parenthood and the responsibilities of a celebrity could...
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Q&A: Elizabeth Banks Talks ‘Man on a Ledge,’ Working in Comedy, and Woody Allen

January 27th, 2012 1:00pm EST
Elizabeth Banks
Whether you’re into television junkie or a film nerd, you probably know Elizabeth Banks. In television the actress has had memorable turns on “30 Rock” and “Scrubs,” while her film credits include a mixture of comedic and serious efforts like “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” and “The Next Three Days.”

This week, in the thriller “Man on a Ledge,” Banks plays a police negotiator named Lydia Mercer. When a disgraced ex-cop Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington) climbs up on a New York hotel threatening to jump, Mercer is tasked with talking him down. What she doesn’t know is that the stunt is merely a sm...
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Two Jews' Review 'Man On A Ledge' And Both Say 'Jump Off' (Video)

January 26th, 2012 2:00pm EST
Man On A Ledge
Two Jews on Film - By Joan Alperin Schwartz: A former NYPD officer, Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington) escapes from Sing-Sing. His next stop is the famed Roosevelt Hotel on 45th and Madison in the heart of New York City. Nick checks in, making sure his room is on one of the highest floors.

Nick orders a lobster and a bottle of champagne. He eats, drinks a glass of the bubbly, wipes off his fingerprints, writes a short note, takes a few deep breaths and then steps outside onto a ledge, a ledge that is 225 feet above The Big Apple.

It doesn't take long before the whole city notices would ...
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Elizabeth Banks: 'I Had Some Giant Hungarian Smack Me With Palm Fronds'

January 26th, 2012 8:54am EST
Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks suffered in silence during a bizarre spa experience in Hungary when she was beaten repeatedly with a branch of palm leaves.

The star had no idea what she was in for when she booked a platza treatment, and she was left cringing in pain throughout - because she was "too embarrassed" to say anything.

She tells Time Out New York, "The most ridiculous (spa) experience I've had was in Budapest. It's known for its bathhouses, and I'd never been to one of those. I had some giant Hungarian smack me with palm fronds.

"It was so painful, but I was too embarrassed to say, 'Please sto...
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Trailer Talk: This Week In Movies - 'The Grey,' 'Man On A Ledge,' & More

January 23rd, 2012 11:00am EST
Trailer Talk: This Week in Movies
I loved last week’s Steven Soderbergh movie “Haywire.” It’s a visually stunning picture with cool music, and a strong, sexy female protagonist to boot. For elaboration on my thoughts, check out my review, if you haven’t already.

Dropping into theaters this week is the frosty Liam Neeson thriller “The Grey,” the high-rise standoff “Man on a Ledge,” the Glenn Close period piece “Albert Nobbs,” the Katherine Heigl action comedy “One for the Money,” the historical drama “In Darkness,” and the foreign drama “Declaration of War.”

Look out later this week for my interview with “Man on...
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New 'Hunger Games' Poster Shows A Fierce Katniss Everdeen

January 21st, 2012 9:20am EST
The Hunger Games Poster
Based on the best-selling young-adult novel by author Suzanne Collins, "The Hunger Games" tells the dark tale of a 16-year-old girl named Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), who is selected to compete in a vicious televised tournament in which 24 teenagers from a post-apocalyptic society fight to the death for the entertainment of the masses.

Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson). If she's ev...
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Elizabeth Banks Keeps In Touch With Her Son's Surrogate Mother

January 5th, 2012 6:33pm EST
Elizabeth Banks
Actress Elizabeth Banks is in constant contact with her baby's surrogate in the hope that the two can forge a relationship later in the future.

The Hunger Games star and her husband Max Handelman welcomed little Felix last March after having problems conceiving on their own, but, unlike others, they have no plans to cut ties with the woman who carried their son for nine months.

They want the boy to forever feel connected to his birth mother.

Banks tells Lucky magazine, "Inviting this person into your life to do this amazing, important thing for you... It's hard losing that kind of contro...
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Interview: 'Our Idiot Brother' Director Jesse Peretz On Paul Rudd, Emotional Truths And What He Loves Doing Most

December 5th, 2011 11:30am EST
Our Idiot Brother
When one thinks of actor Paul Rudd these days, comedy definitely comes to mind. But in the new Rudd outing "Our Idiot Brother" (out now on DVD/Blu-ray from The Weinstein Company and Anchor Bay Entertainment), thanks to Director Jesse Peretz there is also a definite dramatic sweetness that adds a unique touch to the surprisingly endearing film. The movie tells the story of joyful idealist Ned (played by Rudd) who ends up newly involved in the lives of his three very different but equally uptight sisters, played by Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel and Emil Mortimer. Add to that a supportin...
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Check Out 'Our Idiot Brother' On DVD & Blu-ray Nov. 29

November 24th, 2011 7:00am EST
Our Idiot Brother
Scruffy idealist Ned (Paul Rudd) wreaks havoc on the lives of his mother (Shirley Knight) and three sisters, Miranda (Elizabeth Banks), Natalie (Zooey Deschanel), and Liz (Emily Mortimer), while overstaying his welcome in each of their homes and voicing his opinions when they aren't wanted in "Our Idiot Brother."

Organic farmer Ned always looks for the best in everyone, but his unfailing honesty continually lands him in hot water. Arrested for selling drugs to a uniformed police officer, Ned gets the boot from his girlfriend, and mourns losing custody of his beloved dog, Willie Nels...
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Watch The Full Trailer For 'The Hunger Games'

November 14th, 2011 10:00am EST
The Hunger Games
Lionsgate has debuted the full trailer for "The Hunger Games," which will be released on March 23, 2012.

The film centers on the ruins of what was once North America. The evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its 12 districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which "Tributes" must fight with one another until one survivor remains.

Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their...
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Elizabeth Banks Directs Short Film For Heart Disease Campaign

September 25th, 2011 10:30am EDT
Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks is urging busy moms to put their health first after directing a new short film about heart disease.

The actress recently signed on to star in Go Red For Women's short film Just a Little Heart Attack, in which she portrays a mother so focused on meeting the daily demands of her family, she ignores the signs of an imminent heart attack.

And new mom Banks hopes the project will serve as a reminder to women to slow down and be wary of their own health.

She tells Parade.com, "I thought it was a really strong idea that would appeal to women and be a great way to get the message...
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Paul Rudd: 'A Male A** Shot Is The Cheapest & Best Laugh Ever'

September 15th, 2011 9:53am EDT
Paul Rudd
Paul Rudd finds male nudity in movies hilarious - except when it's his bare bottom on show.

He explained, "I'm a big fan of movie nudity. A male ass shot is the cheapest and best laugh ever. But it's mortifying to do. When I showed my butt in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, all I could think was, 'This is going to be up on all those big screens.' I was very self-conscious about doing it."

Rudd most recently starred in "Our Idiot Brother" about scruffy idealist Ned who wreaks havoc on the lives of his mother and three sisters, Miranda (Elizabeth Banks), Natalie (Zooey Deschanel), and Liz (Emily Mo...
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Two Jews' Review 'Our Idiot Brother' And Only One Gets The Joke (Video)

August 25th, 2011 6:00pm EDT
'Our Idiot Brother'
'Two Jews On Film' By Joan Alperin-Schwartz: Paul Rudd is Ned Rochlin, an organic farmer, who sees the good in everyone. So when a policeman comes up to him at a local Farmers Market and begs Ned to sell him some weed, he's only too happy to oblige. After all, Ned felt sorry for the cop, who said he was suffering from job-related stress. Now what does Ned get for this act of compassion? He gets busted and sent to prison, of course. After all, this is a comedy...

After a few months in jail, Ned is released for good behavior. When Ned returns home to his farm, where he lived with hi...
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Cameron Diaz Looks Pregnant...On Set (Photos)

August 24th, 2011 10:00am EDT
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz shot a scene on the set of her new film "What To Expect When You're Expecting" in Atlanta, Georgia, yesterday. She's definitely pregnant - for the movie, that is.

In the film, four expectant couples learn that having a baby is anything but predictable. Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Brooklyn Decker, and Anna Kendrick also star.

Cameron is currently dating baseball star Alex Rodriguez, and we'd love to see the beautiful babies they would create!
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Zooey Deschanel Looks Like A Clown At 'Our Idiot Brother' Premiere

August 17th, 2011 8:16am EDT
Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel is usually cute as a button, but we do not approve of her look at the "Our Idiot Brother" premiere in Los Angeles yesterday.

The actress wore a black and white dress with a huge ruffled collar paired with heavy eye make-up. Do you think she looks ready for the circus?

In the film, scruffy idealist Ned (Paul Rudd) wreaks havoc on the lives of his mother (Shirley Knight) and three sisters, Miranda (Elizabeth Banks), Natalie (Deschanel), and Liz (Emily Mortimer), while overstaying his welcome in each of their homes and voicing his opinions when they aren't wanted.
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Check Out Four New Photos From 'The Hunger Games'

August 9th, 2011 5:00pm EDT
Hunger Games
Inspired by the best-selling young-adult novel by author Suzanne Collins, "The Hunger Games" tells the dark tale of a 16-year-old girl named Katniss Everdeen, who is selected to compete in a vicious televised tournament in which 24 teenagers from a post-apocalyptic society are selected to fight to the death for the entertainment of the masses.

The movie features an all-star cast including Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Donald Sutherland and Lenny Kravitz.

Gary Ross directs the film, which hits theaters March 23, 2012. Steven Sode...
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Brittany's TCA 2011 Blog: 'Allen Gregory,' 'I Hate My Teenage Daughter,' 'Terra Nova,' The Emmys

August 8th, 2011 11:20am EDT
Terra Nova
Following our earlier peeks at New Girl and The X Factor, it's time to talk about two new FOX comedies and one show we've been hearing about for what seems like forever. FOX's TCA (Television Critics Association) presentation continued with looks at Allen Gregory, I Hate My Teenage Daughter, Terra Nova, and the network's upcoming presentation of the Primetime Emmy Awards.

Allen Gregory

It was a case of deja vu: once again, FOX used a themed lunch to show us a new Sunday animated comedy. Last year, it was Bob's Burgers. This year, it was Allen Gregory. It's always struck me as a bit stra...
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Tyra Banks' Strapless Black Leather Catsuit & More Fashion At The Teen Choice Awards

August 8th, 2011 8:44am EDT
Tyra Banks
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez were the belles of the ball at last night's Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles, taking home 11 trophies (actually surfboards) between them. But forget about the winners. We want to focus on the fashion!

Tyra Banks was catty in a black leather bodysuit, while stars such as Selena & Demi Lovato opted for dresses with tiny trains on them.

Blake Lively wore a vibrant orange dress, and Cameron Diaz chose a simple beige strapless number.

Just in case you want to know who won, check out the list HERE!

Or check out what all the gals (and guys) wore below:

Selena Go...
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