Tower Heist

Brett Ratner Apologizes for Gay Slur at 'Tower Heist' Screening (Exclusive)

November 7, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

Director made gay slur at post-screening Q&A over the weekend

  

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

November 7, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year 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 1 year ago

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

  

Box Office: 'Puss in Boots' Big 2nd Weekend Beats Bummer 'Tower Heist' Debut

November 6, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

DreamWorks Animation film holds its audience to rake in huge $33M, while Brett Ratner's caper disappoints at just $25M

  

Friday Box Office: 'Tower Heist' on Track for Soft $25M Opening

November 5, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein & Daniel Frankel 1 year ago

Brett Ratner's caper comedy was projected to take in as much as $35 million; "Harold & Kumar" meeting expectations in the mid-teens

  

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

November 3, 2011 By Alonso Duralde 1 year 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 1 year ago

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

  

Universal Caves, Abandons 'Tower Heist' VOD Scheme

October 12, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

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

  

National Amusements Joins 'Tower Heist' Boycott

October 12, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Sumner Redstone controlled exhibitor follows Cinemark and a host of other independent theater chains in refusing to show the action comedy.

  

Cinemark Threatens to Yank 'Tower Heist' If Universal Goes Early VOD

October 6, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

The third largest theater chain says it will pull the film if it is made available to Comcast subscribers 3 weeks after its debut

  

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

October 5, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

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

  

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

October 19, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years 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 2 years ago

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

  

Alan Alda to Play Madoff-Like Villain in Universal's 'Tower Heist'

October 5, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

The Oscar-nominated actor will also join Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd in David Wain's comedy "Wanderlust"

  

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

August 23, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

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

  

L.A. Times Wrong -- Brett Ratner Not in Talks for 'Hercules'

July 15, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

"Rush Hour" filmmaker won't direct Avi Lerner's big-screen take on the classic character