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Movie director who made anti-gay remark won't produce Oscars showupdated: Tue Nov 08 2011 21:20:00

Brett Ratner has resigned as a producer of this year's Academy Awards show for an anti-gay remark he made over the weekend, the movie director said Tuesday in an open letter to his colleagues.

People.com: Jennifer Aniston & Justin Theroux's Romantic Hawaiian Getawayupdated: Thu Aug 04 2011 10:51:00

"Justin is beyond sweet and attentive," a source says

People.com: LIVE: Red Carpet at the Independent Spirit Awardsupdated: Sun Feb 27 2011 11:48:00

Watch Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman and Mark Ruffalo on streaming video starting at 2:30 p.m. ET

'TRON' effects turn back timeupdated: Mon Jan 03 2011 07:37:00

The visual effects wizards behind "Benjamin Button" work their magic on Oscar winner Jeff Bridges in "TRON: Legacy."

People.com: Ben Stiller's Kids Give Back with Lemonade Standupdated: Sun Oct 31 2010 14:27:00

The funnyman and wife Christine Taylor encourage their children to help those in need

People.com: Demi & Ashton Show United Front at Clinton Global Initiativeupdated: Thu Sep 23 2010 20:09:00

Holding hands and wearing their wedding bands, the couple launch a campaign against child sex slavery

Review: 'I'm Still Here' paints a sad picture of Joaquin Phoenixupdated: Wed Sep 08 2010 16:46:00

On Feb. 11, 2009, when Joaquin Phoenix made his infamous monosyllabic, grunged-out appearance on "Late Show With David Letterman," it inspired an orgy of media gossip fueled by a basic question: Was Phoenix having some sort of mental breakdown -- or was his whole shambling, beatnik-derelict routine an elaborate hoax?

How not to enrage your flight attendantupdated: Wed Aug 11 2010 16:04:00

We all fantasize of one day quitting our jobs in a storm of profanities, middle fingers and toppled computers.

People.com: Will Tom Cruise Reprise Les Grossman Character for New Movie?updated: Thu Jun 10 2010 10:51:00

The actor is in talks to portray Tropic Thunder's Les Grossman for an upcoming untitled film

People.com: QUOTED: What if Ben Stiller Had Been a 'Lost Boy'?updated: Fri May 14 2010 14:34:00

Still talks talent in "young Hollywood"

People.com: Who's Up for Breakout Star at MTV Movie Awards?updated: Wed May 12 2010 13:52:00

Precious star Gabourey Sidibe and The Hangover's Zach Galifianakas will face off June 6

Review: 'Kick-Ass' kills. Just don't tell the kidsupdated: Fri Apr 16 2010 11:37:00

Lock up your children! Not forever, but tonight, certainly, and through the weekend -- until the fever passes. We both know they're wanting a piece of "Kick-Ass," Matthew Vaughn's hyper-violent, R-rated film of Mark Millar's hot-off-the-presses comic book, and that would just be oh-so-wrong.

Who deserves a Webby?updated: Tue Apr 13 2010 12:39:00

CNN's Errol Barnett talks to the executive director of the Webby Awards about what makes a good nominee.

Review: 'Greenberg' is small but specialupdated: Fri Mar 26 2010 07:58:00

Noah Baumbach is emerging as an emotionally acute, not to say eviscerating, observer of the middle-class intelligentsia, the kind of people who write letters to "The New York Times" and might plausibly pop up in a Woody Allen movie.

People.com: POLL: Which Movie Did Oscar Drama Make You Want to See?updated: Tue Mar 09 2010 14:54:00

Acceptance speech interruptions and historical wins could boost sales for some of this year's best films

People.com: PEOPLE's TV Critic Rates the Oscarcastupdated: Mon Mar 08 2010 14:35:00

Bravo Neil Patrick Harris and Lauren Bacall, but why a salute to horror?

People.com: Comedians Steve Carell, Tina Fey to Present at Oscarsupdated: Sat Feb 27 2010 05:47:00

Ben Stiller and Jason Bateman will also be part of the lineup to hand out awards next month

People.com: Ben Stiller, Olivia Wilde Among Indie Spirit Presentersupdated: Fri Feb 19 2010 12:46:00

This year's March 5 ceremony marks the group's 25th anniversary

Review: Take a vacation from 'Couples Retreat'updated: Fri Oct 09 2009 09:06:00

Remember "You're money, baby"? Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau making the L.A. bar scene in "Swingers" back in 1996?

Movie pass: 'Couples Retreat'updated: Fri Oct 09 2009 09:06:00

Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell and Malin Akerman talk about their new comedy.

People.com: Kanye West Apologizes - Again - with More Feelingupdated: Tue Sep 15 2009 06:46:00

"That was Taylor's moment and I had no right in any way to take it from her," he says on his blog. "I am truly sorry"

Record-setting denim donation to help homes hit by disastersupdated: Wed Aug 12 2009 22:37:00

More than 33,000 items of old denim -- jeans, hats and jackets -- were sent to Washington in a recycling effort that will benefit disaster-struck homes, officials said.

Men and women play juvenile gamesupdated: Tue Aug 11 2009 11:05:00

Spongy red balls wait in a queue, separating two teams wired to smack their opponent. Within seconds, the players dip and dive like dolphins until one player stands alone, relishing in victory.

What happened to movies made for grown-ups?updated: Thu Jun 11 2009 07:52:00

Give Robert Downey Jr. a glass of scotch and a suit made of metal, and lines will form around the block. But cast him as a newspaper columnist who befriends a cello-playing homeless man, and these days the only crowds gathering will be for the movie playing next door.

'Night at the Museum' opens with $70 milupdated: Tue May 26 2009 06:48:00

Ben Stiller had no problem handling Christian Bale and an army of robots this Memorial Day weekend. "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" cruised to an easy first-place finish of $70 million over the four-day weekend, according to early estimates by Hollywood.com Box Office.

'Museum' fun to film for cast and crewupdated: Mon May 25 2009 10:51:00

When a film cast includes names like Ben Stiller, Robin Williams and Owen Wilson, a bit of improvisation on set is to be expected.

'Battle of the Smithsonian'updated: Mon May 25 2009 10:51:00

It's another "Night At The Museum." Take a look as cast members talk about their adventure.

People.com: Zac Efron Finds There's Something About Ben Stillerupdated: Fri May 22 2009 11:58:00

The young star will present the funnyman with MTV's Generation Award

Review: 'Museum' sequel is enjoyably sillyupdated: Fri May 22 2009 07:59:00

Usually, when characters in a movie are one-dimensional, that's not a good thing. But in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian," the waxworks figures who come to life after sundown aren't crassly sketchy or dramatically lacking. They're one-dimensional, all right, but knowingly, delightfully so.

People.com: Amy Adams Too Busy for Wedding Planningupdated: Mon May 18 2009 08:07:00

The Night at the Museum star says she wants to keep it low key when she marries

People.com: Robert Downey Jr. Turns 44 with A-List Bashupdated: Tue Apr 07 2009 08:29:00

Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin, Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal are just a few who came out Saturday

People.com: Andy Samberg to Host MTV Movie Awardsupdated: Mon Mar 16 2009 14:53:00

The Saturday Night Live funnyman says he "grew up watching the show"

AM's 2009 Oscar Blogupdated: Tue Feb 24 2009 14:47:00

Graham Flanagan's Top 5 Oscar Moments of 2009

People.com: Ellen & Portia Celebrate B-Days with Joint Bashupdated: Mon Feb 02 2009 12:30:00

The couple throw a star-studded party at their Beverly Hills home

People.com: Why Cameron Diaz Won't Sing in Publicupdated: Mon Dec 15 2008 13:24:00

The Shrek screen star says she'd "absolutely not" join the Broadway version

People.com: Mark Ruffalo Drops Out of Movie Role updated: Thu Dec 11 2008 13:18:00

Ben Stiller is reportedly ready to replace the actor, whose brother died tragically this week

People.com: Will Arnett: Baby Is 'Thinking About Smiling'updated: Thu Nov 13 2008 12:13:00

The SNL star and wife Amy Poehler embrace the funny side of parenting

People.com: Jack Black: I'm Too Big for Bergdorf's!updated: Thu Nov 13 2008 09:56:00

The Tropic Thunder star says he's too rotund for the posh department store. Bring on the Big and Tall!

Stiller and Rock: It's nice not to bathe for workupdated: Fri Nov 07 2008 19:36:00

If you're a collection of animals trying to travel the many thousands of miles from the island of Madagascar to the island of Manhattan, it's fastest to fly -- but then you risk crashing on the continent of Africa, as happens in "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa."

Review: New 'Madagascar' entertainingupdated: Fri Nov 07 2008 10:31:00

Something feels strangely familiar about Alex the lion in "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa," and it's not just because we moviegoing humans met that animated animal, voiced by Ben Stiller, just three years ago in the original "Madagascar."

People.com: Ben Stiller's Family 'Is the Real Stuff'updated: Mon Oct 27 2008 18:36:00

The comedian credits his kids for keeping him sane and silly

People.com: Cameron Diaz Pays Playful Tribute to Her Late Fatherupdated: Fri Oct 03 2008 09:08:00

"Say hi to him," she tells crowd before dad's cameo in There's Something About Mary

People.com: Jonas Brothers Reveal What They Want in Girlfriendsupdated: Thu Aug 14 2008 10:47:00

The trio aren't attracted to those who whine, nag or are mean to their moms

Commentary: Critics of 'Tropic Thunder' are missing the pointupdated: Wed Aug 13 2008 14:39:00

It is hard to imagine that DreamWorks and Paramount, the companies behind "Tropic Thunder," did not foresee some sort of reaction from activist groups.

Commentary: Why 'Tropic Thunder' shouldn't be seenupdated: Wed Aug 13 2008 14:35:00

I am so proud of everyone who turned out to Monday's premiere of the film "Tropic Thunder" to protest its unfortunate and humiliating portrayal of people with intellectual disabilities.

Protests at 'Tropic Thunder'updated: Wed Aug 13 2008 08:29:00

Representatives for the developmentally disabled protest at the premiere of "Tropic Thunder." Kareen Wynter reports.

Review: 'Tropic Thunder' has some strong laughsupdated: Wed Aug 13 2008 08:29:00

Truly, it's been a summer for jokers -- and I'm not just talking about "The Dark Knight."

People.com: Cruise in Control on the Red Carpetupdated: Tue Aug 12 2008 17:30:00

Tropic Thunder premiere brings out Tom & Katie, Ben & Christine and the rest of the star-studded cast

Time.com: Disability Groups Protest Tropic Thunder updated: Tue Aug 12 2008 08:00:00

Tropic Thunder is pushing the envelope too far for groups representing the mentally disabled

'Tropic Thunder'updated: Mon Aug 11 2008 15:25:00

Actor Brandon T. Jackson talks about his new movie, also starring Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr.

'Tropic Thunder' pushes envelope and then someupdated: Mon Aug 11 2008 15:25:00

There's no question "Tropic Thunder" takes chances.

People.com: Ben Stiller: Tom Cruise 'Has Moves' in Tropic Thunderupdated: Fri Aug 08 2008 10:36:00

Cruise steals the show with his dance skills, says the movie's director

People.com: Ben Stiller, Jay Leno Pay Tribute to George Carlinupdated: Tue Jun 24 2008 10:55:00

"Hugely influential," says Stiller, while Leno adds, "He never lost that fire"

New Grand Theft Autoupdated: Thu May 01 2008 11:18:00

CNN's Veronica De La Cruz joined Kyra Philips on American Morning to talk about what makes this violent game so popular.

People.com: Reese & Jake's Breakfast Date in L.A.updated: Tue Apr 08 2008 11:14:00

• Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal, sharing an early breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien in Brentwood, Calif. Walking in with their arms around each other, the casually dressed pair shared a table for two in the back, ordering coffee, an omelette and fruit. The pair talked and traded sections of the Los Angeles Times at the table. Later that night, the couple was spotted again – this time at West Hollywood's Chateau Marmont where they celebrated Robert Downey Jr.'s 43rd birthday with Cameron Diaz, Gerard Butler, Ben Stiller and more.

People.com: Charlize Theron Heads to Harvardupdated: Fri Jan 25 2008 13:43:00

Oscars are one thing, but Charlize Theron and Christopher Walken will soon have something equally golden for their mantles: Hasty Pudding pots.

People.com: Adam Sandler: Stop Picking on Tom Cruiseupdated: Thu Jan 24 2008 15:03:00

Tom Cruise has been taking a beating in the press lately, but several of the star's pals are standing up for him.

People.com: Ben Stiller Says Owen Wilson Doing 'Really Well'updated: Sat Sep 29 2007 10:52:00

Ben Stiller says things are looking up for his longtime pal and frequent costar Owen Wilson.

People.com: Matthew McConaughey to Replace Owen Wilson in Filmupdated: Thu Sep 20 2007 13:03:00

Matthew McConaughey will replace Owen Wilson in the film comedy Tropic Thunder, Variety reports.

People.com: Owen Wilson Returns Home Under Close Watchupdated: Tue Sep 04 2007 12:23:00

Less than a week after his suicide attempt, Owen Wilson is back at home - and being watched around the clock.

Seinfeld's 'Bee' among buzzworthy fall filmsupdated: Mon Sep 03 2007 23:09:00

Hollywood may not have a Harry Potter, Spider-Man, Shrek or Capt. Jack Sparrow on its upcoming lineup. Yet the fall and holiday schedule does offer filmgoers a chance to catch up with some familiar characters, stories and movie-making teams.

Fall film previewupdated: Mon Sep 03 2007 23:09:00

Fall film preview

People.com: Owen Wilson Drops Out of New Ben Stiller Movieupdated: Thu Aug 30 2007 12:54:00

Owen Wilson has placed his acting career on hold as he recovers from his suicide attempt.

Stars reveal what's sexyupdated: Tue Aug 21 2007 23:53:00

Eric Dane, Rachel Bilson and other scorching celebs tell us what they think is sexy.

Fortune: Captain's Blog, stardate 7/2/07updated: Sun Jul 01 2007 23:38:00

DECONSTRUCTING THE DOW: Nice second quarter, right? S&P up 5.8 percent, best tally since Q4 of '06. Naz up 7.5 percent, best since Q4 '04. And as for the Dow, it truly rocked! Up 8.5 percent, best since way back in '03. Why did the big daddy index rule? You would think the answer would be one simple phrase: Sheer energy! (I love energy - tee hee.)

Today's Buzz storiesupdated: Tue Dec 26 2006 12:28:00

After spending two months ensconced quietly in an Oregon rehab program, Robin Williams is back making laughs onscreen.

EW.com: Most embarrassing sex scenesupdated: Fri Aug 19 2005 09:39:00

As Woody Allen said, sex is dirty only if you do it right. If you do it wrong, however, it's pretty funny.

Suspicious note diverts flightupdated: Tue Jul 19 2005 02:14:00

An American Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan, Puerto Rico has been diverted after a passenger found a suspicious note written on a napkin behind her tray table, an FBI spokeswoman told CNN.

CNNMoney: 'Batman' attempts a Hollywood rescueupdated: Thu Jun 16 2005 13:59:00

The movie-going masses on Friday will learn at last the dark story behind Bruce Wayne's transformation into a masked crusader battling evil in Gotham. Hollywood is hoping "Batman Begins" is more about an end -- to what could soon be the longest box office slump in twenty years.

EW review: 'Fockers' outtakes goldupdated: Tue Apr 19 2005 10:47:00

If you thought Dustin Hoffman was a riot in "Meet the Fockers," the inevitable sequel to "Meet the Parents," wait till you see him acting even less restrained in the outtakes.

Smile, the platinum age of comedy has arrivedupdated: Tue Jul 20 2004 11:08:00

Now would be a good time to stop and take a look at the state of comedy in film.

Review: 'Starsky & Hutch' mindless funupdated: Thu Mar 04 2004 16:28:00

The TV cop show "Starsky & Hutch," which aired from 1975 through 1979, was a goofy mixture of gritty street crime and tongue-in-cheek humor. Now, Ben Stiller (Starsky) and Owen Wilson (Hutch) try to follow in the footsteps of Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul.

Nostalgia ain't what it used to beupdated: Wed Mar 03 2004 15:13:00

Will somebody please save the '70s?

Fortune: Duck! Dodgeball is coming your wayupdated: Mon Jan 26 2004 00:01:00

The yoga backlash has officially begun. It seems that trendsetting sports aficionados have taken to a significantly more violent pastime: dodgeball. The sport started gaining popularity in Los Ange...

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