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‘Ghostbusters’ Goes Meta, Paul Feig Reveals Lifelong Love Of Comedy, And Critics Cry For More Prominent Women Roles

Paul Feig, director of the upcoming Ghostbusters remake, has always loved comedy, according to Detroit News. “Comedy has been my thing since I was a kid and I’ve just always loved to laugh and loved to make people laugh,” Feig said. “Comedy is the only thing I’ve ever really cared about.” Who are you gonna […]

By Christina St Jean | 7y ago

George Clooney Slams Sony Studios Investor Daniel Loeb

George Clooney is slamming Sony Studio investor and hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb. He told the guru in no uncertain terms to stop spreading fear at Sony. Clooney is one of the most recognized names in the US movie industry and has been rewarded for his efforts with Academy Awards, most recently with Argo, alongside […]

By Patricia Didelot | 10y ago

‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Script Changed By CIA Request

Kathryn Bigelow’s 2012 political thriller Zero Dark Thirty was incredibly controversial (albeit successful) when it debuted last December, and the film is still making headlines over its content. To wit, a recently declassified CIA memo shows that Zero Dark Thirty screenwriter Mark Boal agreed to an agency request to change some of the story’s material […]

By Dusten Carlson | 10y ago

‘Tarzan’ Reboot Stars ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Actress Jessica Chastain As Jane

Tarzan is getting a reboot with Zero Dark Thirty‘s Jessica Chastain playing the role of Jane. Harry Potter director David Yates is directing the reboot of Tarzan, replacing Craig Brewer (Footloose) as the original choice of director. David Yates has confirmed that he’s casting Jessica Chastain as Jane. According to the New York Times, Jessica […]

By David Cornell | 10y ago

Fake Lena Dunham: ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Audition Goes Viral

What could be better than watching Lena Dunham audition for Zero Dark Thirty? How about watching 24-year-old comedian Chelsea Davison auditioning as Lena Dunham for ZDT. The comedian recited a monologue from the 2012 Osama bin Laden manhunt film, and the speech has went viral. Since being uploaded to YouTube on January 26, the film […]

By James Johnson | 10y ago

9/11 Victims’ Families Upset ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Used Harrowing Voicemails Without Permission

Some 9/11 victims’ families have complained Zero Dark Thirty, the Oscar-winning film documenting the hunt for and eventual capture of Osama bin Laden resulting in his death, used harrowing final voicemails left by victims before their deaths without permission from loved ones of those killed. One 9/11 victim’s mother says Zero Dark Thirty included a […]

By Kim LaCapria | 10y ago

‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Probe Dropped By Senate Intelligence Committee

Zero Dark Thirty may have failed at the Oscars, as entertainment website DAWN noted on Monday, February 25, but not all the day-after news was bad for the filmmakers. Reuters reported Monday afternoon that a Senate Intelligence Committee probe of filmmakers’ interactions with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been dropped, and that no actions […]

By Aric Mitchell | 10y ago

Kids Recast In Best Picture Favorites

Every year while Oscar pundits and bloggers fight with each other over who will win for months on end, a sweet and charmingly hilarious video is released to calm everyone down momentarily. This sweet side to the Oscar race comes in the form of a viral video. The video covers most of the Best Picture […]

By Niki Cruz | 10y ago

‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Ban: Film Receives Backlash In Pakistan

Zero Dark Thirty has been unofficially banned in Pakistan. Although the film has yet to officially screen in the country, officials have already lashed out at the controversial motion picture due to its portrayal of Pakistan. According to NBC News, the film is widely available as both a physical bootleg and a pirated download. Mohsin […]

By Todd Rigney | 10y ago

Zero Dark Thirty, Argo Win At Writers Guild Awards

Zero Dark Thirty and Argo proved this weekend that written word critics love a good CIA thriller. Both movies took home top screenplay honors at the Writers Guild of America gala. Mark Boal won the original screenplay prize for Zero Dark Thirty. The movie was directed by Kathryn Bigelow and follows the CIA’s manhunt for […]

By James Johnson | 10y ago

Oscars 2013: And The Award Goes To…

Oscars 2013 winners will be announced Sunday, February 24, but The Inquisitr has the jump on who is most likely to walk away with Hollywood’s most prestigious award in the eight major categories. While some of you may be focused on how funny Seth McFarlane will be in his first Academy Awards hosting appearance at […]

By Aric Mitchell | 10y ago

Ben Affleck ‘Argo’ Unstoppable, Wins Best Director And Best Film At BAFTAs 2013

Ben Affleck continues Argo’s unstoppable streak and claimed the best director and best film honors at the 66th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) in London on Sunday night. The wins come hot on the heels of Affleck’s triumph at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) awards, and cements Argo’s position as the clear frontrunner to […]

By Page Mackinley | 10y ago

Michael Moore Defends ‘Zero Dark Thirty,’ Says It’s Not Pro-Torture [Video]

Controversial filmmaker Michael Moore has stepped up to defendZero Dark Thirty, arguing against critics that the film does not condone torture. Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty is getting heaps of praise and criticism for its semi-historical depiction of the hunt for Osama bin Laden, as well as scenes involving “enhanced interrogation” (read: torture). The movie […]

By Dusten Carlson | 10y ago

Stephen Colbert Grills Kathryn Bigelow On ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Torture [Video]

Stephen Colbert is widely known as a funnyman pundit, but the comedian sometimes bridges over into serious conversations on his program The Colbert Report. Case in point: Colbert sat down with Zero Dark Thirty director Kathryn Bigelow Tuesday, and pressed her about the controversy surrounding the torture scenes in the film. Zero Dark Thirty, a […]

By Dusten Carlson | 10y ago

Box Office Results: ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Aims For The Top

Studio estimates have put director Kathryn Bigelow’s controversial drama Zero Dark Thirty at the top of the weekend box office. Although the film has been playing in select markets since December, the film didn’t open wide until January 11. According to Flix 66, the decision to expand into more markets ultimately paid off in the […]

By Todd Rigney | 10y ago

Awards Watch: Oscar Pulls Surprises And Snubs While ‘Lincoln’ Rises

If you were following our awards season, you may be wondering, “What the heck happened?” upon hearing the Oscar nominations this morning. While there were some solid choices by the Academy, there was some mind boggling ones as well, which resulted in surprises, snubs, and the usual suspects. Let’s get started shall we? The huge […]

By Niki Cruz | 10y ago

Baftas 2013: Showers ‘Lincoln’ With Nominations, Snubs ‘Skyfall’s Daniel Craig

Steven Spielberg didn’t come away with a best director nomination in this year’s British Academy of Film And Television Arts (Baftas) awards announced today, but Lincoln is leading in just about every other category. With 10 nominations, including best picture, best actor, and best supporting actress, the 16th president, civil war epic now heads into […]

By Page Mackinley | 10y ago

Kathryn Bigelow And Mark Boal Defiantly Defend ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Over Torture Row

Director Kathryn Bigelow and screenwriter Mark Boal have responded to accusations that their film Zero Dark Thirty, which traces the decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden, endorsed torture by including scenes of waterboarding and other abuses. The pair addressed the issue as Zero Dark Thirty triumphed at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards held […]

By Page Mackinley | 10y ago

CIA May Have Misled Filmmakers About ‘Zero Dark Thirty’

Lawmakers have stated that the CIA may have misled filmmakers about Osama Bin Laden’s assassination for the film Zero Dark Thirty. Director Kathryn Bigelow’s acclaimed motion picture chronicles the events that took place behind-the-scenes leading up to the death of the notorious terrorist. According to CBS News, lawmakers believe the Central Intelligence Agency may have […]

By Todd Rigney | 10y ago

Jessica Chastain Drops Broadway Shows To Collect ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Awards

Actress Jessica Chastain has dropped out of several Broadway performances of “The Heiress” in order support the critically-lauded film Zero Dark Thirty through awards season. Chastain is currently performing the role of Catherine Sloper in the Broadway revival of “The Heiress,” but will miss three performances of the Broadway production in to attend ceremonies for […]

By Dusten Carlson | 10y ago

‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Isn’t A ‘Realistic Portrayal Of The Facts,’ Says CIA Director

The acting director of the CIA claims the upcoming motion picture Zero Dark Thirty isn’t a “realistic portrayal of the facts.” A Hollywood movie based on a true story didn’t stick to the facts? Now there’s a shocker. Deadline reports that CIA director Michael Morell has decided to go on record about Kathryn Bigelow’s Osama […]

By Todd Rigney | 10y ago

‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Breaks Box Office Record

Since the release of Zero Dark Thirty’s teaser trailer back in August, there’s been much buzz around the film. The anonymity behind the film sparked up talk about what Academy Award Winning director Kathryn Bigelow had in store for moviegoers after The Hurt Locker. When the full trailer was released in October, that talk only […]

By Niki Cruz | 10y ago

US Senators Tell Sony ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Is ‘Grossly Inaccurate’

Three US senators have written a letter to Sony Pictures’ boss Michael Lynton regarding the torture scene in Zero Dark Thirty, which hit select theaters Wednesday. In the letter, obtained by Deadline, John McCain, Dianne Feinstein, and Carl Levin called the film “grossly inaccurate and misleading in its suggestion that torture resulted in information that […]

By Tayla Holman | 10y ago

‘Medal of Honor Warfighter’ Getting ‘The Hunt’ DLC Next Week

Next week, Medal of Honor Warfighter‘s multiplayer will be bolstered with a new selection of maps through a new map pack called “The Hunt,” which is part of a cross-promotion between publisher EA and the movie Zero Dark Thirty. The map pack is set to release on December 17 for PC, followed by a December […]

By Daniel McCall | 10y ago

First Look At Golden Globes 2013 Hosts Tina Fey And Amy Poehler: ‘Never Gets Old’

Right on schedule, a first look at Golden Globes 2013 hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler has arrived on the day the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominees for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards. Known mostly for their sublime work on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Fey will join Poehler, also a respected comedienne, […]

By Page Mackinley | 10y ago

‘The Twilight Saga’ Nominated For Critics’ Choice Favorite Film Franchise Award: The End Of Elitism?

The Twilight Saga has been nominated for a Critics’ Choice Movie Award, or more accurately the last installment of the series has. On Tuesday, the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BCFA) announced its nominees for the 18th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards (CCA), and this year there was a surprise new category. In an unprecedented move, […]

By Page Mackinley | 10y ago

‘Zero Dark Thirty’: Kathryn Bigelow, Jessica Chastain Defend Torture Scenes

Zero Dark Thirty director Kathryn Bigelow and actress Jessica Chastain are defending the waterboarding torture scenes in the film. Critics are saying the scenes are going too far, and some have even called the film “pro-torture.” Bigelow adamantly opposes this view of her film. “They were difficult to shoot, those sequences,” Bigelow said. “I wish […]

By Tayla Holman | 10y ago

‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Trailer Hits The Web

The Zero Dark Thirty trailer hit the web this week, giving anxious viewers a glimpse of the movie inside the mission that killed Osama bin Laden. The movie is from director Kathryn Bigelow, who showed off her prowess at handing the War on Terror on the big screen with the Oscar-winning The Hurt Locker. In […]

By Nathan Francis | 11y ago

Bin Laden Raid Book From US Commando Due In September

A bin Laden raid book is due out next month, chronicling the mission that killed the al Qaeda leader through the eyes of a former US Navy Seal who participated in the raid. The book is due out on the on the anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks, ABC News reported. The in Laden […]

By Nathan Francis | 11y ago

Zero Dark Thirty Trailer: Kathryn Bigelow Gives A Glimpse At New Bin Laden Movie [Video]

It was only a matter of time until the story about Navy Seals Team Six and the hunt for Osama Bin Laden was turned into a Hollywood movie. That time is now. Acclaimed director Kathryn Bigelow has just released her trailer for Zero Dark Thirty. The movie follows the military’s efforts as they try to […]

By Dan Evon | 11y ago

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