Scientology

Atlantic President Says Company Is Revising Policies After Scientology Advertorial

January 21, 2013 By Alexander C. Kaufman 17 weeks ago

The Atlantic president M. Scott Havens says he hopes flap will be a lesson for entire digital media industry 

  

Why the Atlantic Removed the Scientology Advertorial (Updated)

January 15, 2013 By Alexander C. Kaufman 18 weeks ago

The Atlantic apologized: "We screwed up ... We are sorry"

  

John Travolta Spa-Sex Libel Suit Dismissed (Updated)

September 27, 2012 By Alexander C. Kaufman 34 weeks ago

John Travolta and his lawyer were facing libel charges filed by the man who wrote a book detailing the actor's alleged sexcapades in spas

  

Independent Box Office: 'The Master' Top Debut of Year

September 16, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 35 weeks ago

Paul Thomas Anderson's Scientology-inspired tale "The Master" averages $145,949 for weekend on five screens in NY and LA. With day-and-date VOD, "Arbitrage" take in $2M at box office

  

Tony Ortega, Village Voice Editor-in-Chief, Steps Down to Write Scientology Book

September 14, 2012 By Brent Lang 36 weeks ago

Ortega has been at Village Voice for five years

  

Tom Cruise Hits Back at Vanity Fair Piece on Wife Auditions

September 5, 2012 By Brent Lang 37 weeks ago

Tom Cruise denies that the Church of Scientology auditioned candidates to be his bride (Updated)

  

'The Master' Sneak Leaves Chicago Audience Impressed - and Confused

August 17, 2012 By Steve Pond 40 weeks ago

"It's an awesome, crazy mess of a movie," said one viewer after second surprise screening of Paul Thomas Anderson's "The Master"

  

Rupert Murdoch Tweets Shot at Scientology: 'Creepy, Evil'

July 1, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 46 weeks ago

News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch says on Twitter that there is "big, big money involved with Tom Cruise" and takes on Mormons and Mitt Romney 

  

'The Master' Trailer Gives First Look at Philip Seymour Hoffman's Religious Leader

June 19, 2012 By Brent Lang 48 weeks ago

Latest footage from Paul Thomas Anderson's "The Master" shows Oscar-winner aping Scientology guru L. Ron Hubbard 

  

Paul Thomas Anderson's 'The Master' Trailer Debuts with Creepy Joaquin Phoenix and Crazy Music

May 21, 2012 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

The drama reportedly tells the story of a Scientology-like religion and co-stars Philip Seymour Hoffman

  

Time Wins Magazine of the Year Award

May 4, 2012 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

National Magazine Awards recognize Christopher Hitchens, Oprah's magazine and the New Yorker's examination of Paul Haggis' split with Scientology

  

Scientology Targeted 'South Park' Creators, Ex-Follower Says

October 24, 2011 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

Former follower says group investigated Parker, Stone after "Scientology" episode

  

Scientology Buys KCET Studio

April 25, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 2 years ago

Financial terms were not disclosed; KCET will continue operating in the Los Angeles area

  

Report: Church of Scientology May Buy KCET Studio

March 31, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 2 years ago

The 4.5-acre parcel at 4401 W. Sunset Blvd. is assessed at $14.1 million

  

Why Did Gawker Decline to Publish Story About a Vanity Fair Editor?

March 1, 2011 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

A piece by site's staff writer, alleged Scientology informant John Cook, is published by the New York Observer instead

  

Star-Studded Scientology: 10 Hollywood Celebrity Church Members (Slideshow)

February 7, 2011 By Wrap Staff 2 years ago

From Tom Cruise to John Travolta, the controversial religion has more than its fair share of A-listers

  

Paul Haggis Denounces Scientology in New Yorker Opus

February 7, 2011 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

In 26-page story, the "Million Dollar Baby" writer talks about discovering "Dianetics" in 1975 ... and leaving it all behind 34 years later

  

CBS' New Daytime Talk Stars on Scientology, Sexuality

July 28, 2010 By Hunter Walker 2 years ago

Sarah Gilbert didn't want to come out "in a CBS press release," and Leah Remini won't be discussing her religion on air

  

'Battlefield Earth' Scribe: Sorry for 'Suckiest' Movie

March 28, 2010 By The New York Post 3 years ago

J.D. Shapiro says his libido led him down the path that led to a Razzie Award for worst film of the decade

  

Anderson Cooper Prepares to Feel Wrath of Scientology Members

March 25, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 3 years ago

CNN to air four-part series on alleged history of violence at the church

  

Paul Haggis' Break With Scientology Over Gay Rights

October 26, 2009 By Sharon Waxman 3 years ago

Oscar-winning director accuses the church of "hypocrisy, lies" - will the church retaliate?

  

Wikipedia Excommunicates Church of Scientology

June 1, 2009 By Lew Harris 3 years ago

Claims the church edits its page in order to promote its own interests.

  
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