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Samuel L. Jackson Slams NYT Critic Over 'Avengers' Review 3 weeks ago

Samuel L. Jackson is sick of all these mother-effing critics trashing his mother-effing movie. Jackson, who plays S.H.I.E.L.D. director...

By Tim Kenneally

'The Avengers' Review: A Satisfying Super-Hero Sandwich

May 1, 2012 By Alonso Duralde 3 weeks ago

In "The Avengers," director Joss Whedon gets the Marvel Comics super-team the same way that Spielberg and Lucas understood serials in “Raiders of the Lost Ark”

New 'Avengers' Clips: Iron Man and Thor Duke it Out, Loki Gets Schooled (Video)

April 17, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 5 weeks ago

Three new snippets from "The Avengers" find the men in tights going up against their foe -- and each other

Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg, Samuel L. Jackson Lend Voices to DWA's 'Turbo'

February 24, 2012 By Brent Lang 13 weeks ago

Maya Rudolph, Bill Hader and Richard Jenkins also star in racing film

10 Movie Stars Who Should Take the Plunge Into TV

January 31, 2012 By Brent Lang 16 weeks ago

Glenn Close did it Dustin Hoffman did it -- here are some others whose careers would benefit from the small screen

Todd Allen Joins Leonardo DiCaprio in Quentin Tarantino's 'Django Unchained'

November 9, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 28 weeks ago

The actor will play the unpleasant plantation overseer Dollar Bill in the Weinstein Company's spaghetti Western

Kurt Russell Poised to Replace Kevin Costner in Tarantino's 'Django' (Exclusive)

September 30, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 34 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: Russell worked with Tarantino four years ago on "Death Proof," his half of the "Grindhouse" double feature

Anne Hathaway, Kate Winslet, Colin Firth and Others Sign on for Audio-Book Line

September 30, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 34 weeks ago

For those who've yearned to be lulled to sleep by Samuel L. Jackson reading Chester Himes, here's some very good news

Tarantino Loses a Villain: Costner Pulls Out of 'Django Unchained'

September 26, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 34 weeks ago

The actor was to play the bad guy Ace Woody in Spaghetti Western

Samuel L. Jackson to Star in Quentin Tarantino's 'Django Unchained'

September 13, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 36 weeks ago

He joins Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx in the spaghetti western

Kevin Costner in Talks to Join Tarantino's 'Django Unchained'

July 18, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 44 weeks ago

The actor known for good-guy roles will play the sadistic Ace Woody in the Spaghetti Western

Samuel L. Jackson Tells Letterman to 'Go the F--- to Sleep' (Video)

June 17, 2011 By John Sellers 49 weeks ago

The gag parenting book is officially a publishing phenonmenon

Werner Herzog Reads 'Go the F--- to Sleep' (Video)

June 16, 2011 By John Sellers 49 weeks ago

Like Samuel L. Jackson, the German director has narrated Adam Mansbach's jokey best-seller

Listen to Samuel L. Jackson Narrate 'Go the F--- to Sleep'

June 15, 2011 By John Sellers 49 weeks ago

Director Werner Herzog will also narrate an audiobook version of the best-seller

No Delay for 'Avengers' -- Despite Script Being Leaked

May 2, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

Some chatter on the Internet said the production shut down after photographs of actor Samuel L. Jackson's script were posted online

Samuel L. Jackson to Reunite With Harvey Keitel? Producer Wants It to Happen

March 17, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

Producer Andras Hamori hopes to entice Keitel to join his fellow "Pulp Fiction" co-star in "The Samaritan," about to get underway in Toronto

Want to Be in 'The Avengers'? Head to Santa Fe Now!

February 14, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

Joss Whedon's summer superhero film, starring Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Samuel Jackson and more, will shoot in New Mexico and is holding an open casting on Feb. 16

'Avengers' Star Samuel L. Jackson: Nick Fury Getting a Female Sidekick (video)

February 3, 2011 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

Jackson reveals that five actresses will screen-test with him Friday

Sam Jackson, Luke Wilson & Leslie Bibb Will Be 'Meeting Evil'

December 30, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Chris Fisher ("S. Darko") will direct the adaptation of Thomas Berger's 1992 novel

Good Morning Hollywood, September 21: Awards & Questions

September 21, 2010 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Helena Bonham Carter wins a prize, and the Guardian asks a lot of questions

Review: 'Other Guys' Makes the Arrest, Barely Wins in Court

August 5, 2010 By Leah Rozen 1 year ago

Will Ferrell is funny cop; Mark Wahlberg is mostly yelling cop

Tarantino Gives Blessing to 'Jackie Brown' Prequel

May 24, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Dan Schechter has adapted Elmore Leonard's 1978 novel "The Switch" and will produce the project with Michael Siegel ("Be Cool")

Volcano Vaporizes London 'Iron Man 2' Premiere

April 19, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Fallout from the Icelandic volcano forces Paramount and Marvel's bash to leave London for Los Angeles

Callbacks: Jackson, Lutz Play 'Deathgames'; 'Machete' Strikes Labor Day

April 16, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster may reunite with "The Messenger" writer-director Oren Moverman for the crime drama "Rampart"

Spike Lee Writing a Michael Jackson-ish Movie

April 16, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Reportedly courting Samuel L. Jackson, John Turturro and Rosie Perez for "Brooklyn Hearts MJ"

Whedon Negotiating to Direct Marvel's 'Avengers'

April 13, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

The highly anticipated superhero movie will unite Iron Man, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, Thor and more

First Efron, Now Crawford Exits 'Footloose'

April 13, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Paramount has hired Craig Brewer ("Hustle & Flow") to rewrite and direct the remake