'Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis' Premieres -- and You Should Watch

December 16, 2011 By Kimberly Potts 7 weeks ago

Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, Carol Burnett, Billy Crystal and Steven Spielberg are among the celebs who talk about the comic legend

  

Eddie Murphy to Get Cracking on Marion Barry Biopic

December 9, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 8 weeks ago

Project about scandal-plagued D.C. mayor, currently in development at HBO Films, will be directed by Spike Lee

  

How Do You Spell Relief, Oscars? B-I-L-L-Y

November 10, 2011 By Steve Pond 13 weeks ago

The eight-time host offers Oscar-night comfort food for those who couldn't stomach Brett Ratner

  

Oscars and Globes Look for Hosts, but Why the Panic?

November 10, 2011 By Steve Pond 13 weeks ago

Rumors swirl about Ricky Gervais's return to the Golden Globes and Brian Grazer's search for an Oscar host

  

Brian Grazer to Produce Oscar Telecast, Eddie Murphy Out (Update 2)

November 9, 2011 By Steve Pond & Sharon Waxman 13 weeks ago

The veteran, spiky-haired producer will replace Brett Ratner on the awards show, currently without a host

  

2nd Annual 'Comedy Awards' Returning to NYC in April

November 9, 2011 By Kimberly Potts 13 weeks ago

Show honors the best comedy movies, TV shows, performers and digital content

  

Oscar Shocker! Brett Ratner Resigns as Producer of Telecast

November 8, 2011 By Steve Pond 13 weeks ago

Anti-gay slur and raunchy Howard Stern interview doom bad-boy director's gig as producer of Academy's big show

  

Tense Silence as Oscar Execs Mull: Muzzle Brett Ratner, or Fire Him?

November 8, 2011 By Steve Pond 13 weeks ago

If producer is fired after gay slur and raunchy interview, will host Eddie Murphy go with him?

  

Bruce Vilanch Out?; Eddie Murphy's Writing Team New to Oscar

November 7, 2011 By Steve Pond 13 weeks ago

When asked by TheWrap if he was going to work on the show this year, Vilanch replied, "Guess not"

  

Brett Ratner in Talks for New Eddie Murphy Project, Despite 'Tower Heist' Opening (Exclusive)

November 6, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 13 weeks ago

Director tells TheWrap he's in talks for even more collaboration with the comedian

  

Drew Barrymore, Eddie Murphy Top Forbes' 'Most Overpaid' List

November 4, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 13 weeks ago

Here's the rundown on the stars that provide Hollywood's worst returns on investment

  

Review: 'Tower Heist' a Great, Star-Studded Caper -- on Paper

November 3, 2011 By Alonso Duralde 14 weeks ago

Brett Ratner–directed heist comedy looks great and is impeccably cast -- too bad about the bland characters and hollow heist

  

Eddie Murphy Planning 'Beverly Hills Cop' TV Series

October 27, 2011 By Kimberly Potts 15 weeks ago

The star would produce and guest star on the show, which would revolve around Axel Foley's son

  

Eddie Murphy Admits 'SNL' Grudge

October 26, 2011 By Tim Molloy 15 weeks ago

Admits jokes on his former show irritated him

  

Eddie Murphy Sings a Song to Prove He Won't Sing at the Oscars (Video)

October 26, 2011 By Kimberly Potts 15 weeks ago

One-time Oscar host David Letterman jokes to Murphy that hosting the Academy Awards "ain't all it's cracked up to be"

  

Universal Caves, Abandons 'Tower Heist' VOD Scheme

October 12, 2011 By Brent Lang 17 weeks ago

Studio kills plans to release action comedy in select markets three weeks after its theatrical debut

  

Universal Tests Early VOD 'Heist' 3 Weeks After Movie Hits Theaters

October 5, 2011 By Brent Lang 18 weeks ago

Renting the Eddie Murphy action-comedy "Tower Heist" will reportedly cost $60, but test will be limited to Atlanta and Portland, Ore.

  

Paramount Moves Eddie Murphy's 'Thousand Words' Until After Oscars

September 16, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 20 weeks ago

Paramount movie will open the same day as "Hunger Games' -- it also switches "The Devil Inside's" release date

  

The Academy Needs to Finally Decide What It Wants in a Host

September 7, 2011 By Kent Youngblood 22 weeks ago

What does Eddie Murphy bring to the Oscar table? The answer depends on which Eddie Murphy we’ll be getting

  

Academy Makes It Official: Eddie Murphy to Host Oscars

September 6, 2011 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

Selection marks return to old-style Oscar-host resume: an actor with standup comic experience

  

Eddie Murphy Top Choice to Host the Oscars?

September 4, 2011 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

Producer Brett Ratner reported to be pushing for his co-star from "Tower Heist"

  

'Scarface' Gang Thanks Spielberg & Scorsese for Early Support at Reunion Bash

August 24, 2011 By Mikey Glazer 24 weeks ago

Cast reunites on the eve of the 1983's Blu-ray release; Emmy party circuit heats up

  

Eddie Murphy to Star as Kung Fu-Fighting Pup in 'Hong Kong Phooey' (Video)

August 10, 2011 By Jake Weinraub 26 weeks ago

Director Alex Zamm to bring back the 1970s Hanna-Barbera animated classic

  

Comedy Central to Give Eddie Murphy 'Comedy Icon' Award

March 21, 2011 By Dylan Stableford 46 weeks ago

Inaugural Comedy Awards to feature Tina Fey, Jimmy Fallon, Tracy Morgan, John Stewart, The Roots, others

  

Casey Affleck, Matthew Broderick, Judd Hirsch Join 'Tower Heist'

October 26, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Tea Leoni, Alan Alda and Gabourey Sidibe star in Brett Ratner's Universal caper

  

Tea Leoni & Nina Arianda to Join Ben Stiller in 'Tower Heist'

October 21, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Brett Ratner is directing Universal's caper, which also stars Eddie Murphy, Alan Alda and Gabourey Sidibe

  

'Tower Heist' Adds 'Precious' Star Gabourey Sidibe & Michael Peña

October 19, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Director Brett Ratner has cast Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy and Alan Alda in Universal's caper

  

Eddie Murphy to Help Ben Stiller Pull Off 'Tower Heist'

October 13, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Brett Ratner is directing Universal's New York-set caper, which also stars Alan Alda

  

Universal Fast Tracks Ratner's 'Tower Heist' With Stiller Starring

August 23, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Academy Award winner Brian Grazer will produce the movie, which was written by some of Hollywood's top talent

  

Callbacks: Murphy Writing 'Nutty Professor 3'; Thirlby Replaces Lohan in 'Other Side'

May 17, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Marina Zenovich will direct a documentary based on Mark Harris' best-seller "Pictures at a Revolution"

  

Details of 'Shrek Forever After' Soundtrack Revealed

April 28, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Following in the footsteps of Smash Mouth and Eddie Murphy, Weezer has covered The Monkees' "I'm a Believer"

  

'Shrek's' Tribeca Premiere: On the Red Carpet

April 22, 2010 By Wrap Staff 1 year ago

The animated sequel kicks off the festival bringing stars like Diaz, Myers, and Murphy to NYC