James Franco Pokes Fun At Lindsay Lohan Hookup Rumors In New Comedy 'This Is The End'

June 14th, 2013 11:07am EDT
James Franco
James Franco once had a chance to hook up with troubled star Lindsay Lohan, but says he turned her down because she had "issues."

The two stars crossed paths at Los Angeles' celebrity hotspot Chateau Marmont, where Lohan had been living and Franco was staying while his home was being renovated.

During an interview with Sirius radio shock jock Howard Stern in March, the Oz The Great and Powerful star revealed that nothing happened between the two, despite advances from Lohan.

"She was having issues even then, so you feel weird," Franco said. "Honestly, she was a friend. I've met a lot of ...
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Review: 'The Wall' Feels Like Merchant-Ivory Meets David Lynch

June 14th, 2013 10:20am EDT
The Wall
What if you went on vacation, woke up and found yourself trapped behind a wall?  Not a blockage of the mind or baggage from unsettled past relationships, but an actual invisible but tangible wall?  Such is the plight of the lead female character in the lush looking German import "The Wall," a strange yet sweeping tale that feels like Merchant-Ivory meets David Lynch – unique indeed.

Looking for a weekend getaway, an unnamed woman heads out with her friends Hugo and Louise and their trusty dog Lynx to a lodge in the gorgeous Austrian mountains.  But upon awaking the next morning, she sees s...
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The Morning Roundup: Real "Bling Ring," Miley's Parents Divorcing, Aniston's Hair Envy, Mumford Bassist Recovering

June 14th, 2013 9:37am EDT
The Bling Ring
Tish Cyrus filed for divorce from Miley's dad Billy Ray on Thursday, citing irreconcilable differences. Two-and-a-half years ago it was Billy Ray who filed papers, but then decided to try and work things out with his wife of 19 years. The couple apparently weren't able to iron out the wrinkles in their relationship. Tish is seeking custody of the youngest of the couple's five kids, daughter Noah, 13, along with spousal support. (story)

Miley was recently the target of a new bashing from Amanda Bynes, who called her ugly. Miley says she was rooting for Amanda's comeback until she became the...
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Steven Spielberg & George Lucas Warn And Predict 'Implosion' In Film Industry

June 14th, 2013 9:21am EDT
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas
Movie icons Steven Spielberg and George Lucas have predicted and expect an "implosion" and massive change in the film industry.

During festivities to mark the opening of the University of Southern California's Interactive Media Building on Wednesday, both Spielberg and Lucas explained their revelation as well as how the Oscar winning epic Lincoln almost became a TV movie.

The two movie moguls explained to USC students at the ceremony that we are in a time of massive change that could lead to less choices for moviegoers and higher ticket prices - as well as how its becoming more difficult...
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Rare Superman Comic Book Sells At Auction Days Before 'Man Of Steel' Hits Theaters

June 13th, 2013 3:12pm EDT
Action Comics No. 1
A rare copy of the very first comic book that ever featured the Superman character -- Action Comics No. 1 -- sold at auction for $175,000 on Tuesday, just days before Man of Steel opens in theaters.

The comic book, published in June 1938, was found in the wall of a home in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, by contractor David Gonzalez, who discovered it among a bunch of old newspapers being used as insulation in one of the building's walls.

Gonzalez came upon the comic while tearing down one of the walls during a renovation project in the home, which he and wife Deanna bought for $10,100.

Unfortuna...
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'Man Of Steel' Stars Brave Rainy Weather At UK Premiere - See Pics Of Henry Cavill, Amy Adams & More!

June 13th, 2013 10:16am EDT
Man Of Steel London premiere
It was a dreary day at the "Man of Steel" European premiere at the Empire Leicester Square in London, England, on Wednesday, but that didn't keep the stars from showing up.

Amy Adams and Henry Cavill linked arms for photographers as they dodged raindrops on the blue carpet. The actress looked lovely in a strapless Valentino gown, while Superman himself showed off his chiseled look in a three-piece glen plaid suit.

The actor said the costume for the film was so snug, he avoided drinking too many liquids so he wouldn't have to use the bathroom.

He recently told the New York Post: "It's qui...
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Review: 'Man Of Steel' Only Holds Interest In Spurts

June 13th, 2013 9:10am EDT
Man of Steel
Potential is usually a good start.  When he first came on the scene, Zach Snyder seemed to have all the makings of a director who would achieve greatness.  Problem is that almost every outing he’s helmed has shown that the eye candy director has a knack for creating killer sequences, but falls short on the full-length feature film scale.  In "Dawn of the Dead" the first ten minutes all but eclipse the rest of the film, "300" features battle sequences that squander the dull scenes of happenings at home, "Watchmen" begins with powerful picture-esk potential the film can’t live up to and even ...
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First Look: Naomi Watts Becomes Late Princess Of Wales In Teaser Trailer For 'Diana'

June 12th, 2013 11:19pm EDT
Naomi Watts as Diana
The first teaser trailer for Diana, the forthcoming biopic of the late Princess of Wales, was released on Wednesday. Naomi Watts stars as the People's Princess in the role of a lifetime, which chronicles the final two years of the humanitarian's life.

The film explores Diana's private life in the wake of her divorce from Prince Charles -- from her secret love affair with Pakistani heart surgeon Dr. Hasnat Khan (Naveen Andrews) up to her tragic death in a Paris tunnel in August 1997 while trying to escape the paparazzi.

The film is based on the book "Diana: Her Last Love" by Kate Snell, wh...
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Ashton Kutcher's 'JOBS' Biopic Gets An Official Release Date

June 12th, 2013 4:35pm EDT
Ashton Kutcher : JOBS
The upcoming biopic 'JOBS' starring Ashton Kutcher as the enigmatic business guru, Steve Jobs, has finally received a release date.

The highly anticipated film devoted to one of the biggest technological figureheads of the 21st century is slated to release this year, August 16th. The film details the early life of Jobs, in the early 1970s through 2001.  Important figures such as Steve Wozniak (Josh Gad) will make an appearance as well.

Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the movie is the explanation of the culminating events leading to the establishment of Apple Corporation, one of the ...
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10 Things You May Not Know About Superman 'The Man Of Steel'

June 12th, 2013 3:03pm EDT
the Man of Steel
With Man of Steel right around the corner, speculation is running high as to just how different—aside from the lack of red shorts—Zack Snyder’s Superman is going to be from what’s come before. How many surprises can there be for a character that’s been in the pop culture spotlight for three quarters of a century?

But one of the reasons the character’s been around so long is that there’s always something new to pull out of that blue sleeve. And even his past contains some things you may not know. Here are ten such little known facts from Superman’s vast history that may well surprise you (u...
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