Breaking Entertainment News and Analysis
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Jackson Movie Sneaks Sell Out in a Flash
L.A. fans snap up all 3,000 tickets to the sneak previews at the new Regal Cinemas Stadium 14.
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International B.O. Pulled ‘Up’ Again
Disney’s high-flying “Up” stayed on top of the foreign boxoffice, while “Surrogates” settled for second.
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Polanski Arrest Brings Shock, Amazement in Hollywood
“They should drop the charges and end all of this,” says one producer. “I find the whole thing sad all around.”
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William Safire dies; Wrote for Nixon, New York Times
The speechwriter for President Nixon and Pulitzer-winning columnist also stood guard over the language.
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Jackboots at the Motion Picture Home
One of the leading voices of our campaign to stop the closure was apprehended by the police.
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Why Nobody Should Care About ‘SNL’ Slip
Jenny Slate makes an oopsie, uses the F-word by mistake. Let the manufactured controversy begin!
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Good Morning, Oscar: September 27
China gets political with its Oscar submission, and Robert Duvall’s Oscar chances are put on hold.
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‘Meatballs’ Rain on Willis’ Parade With $24.6 million
Kids film “killed us,” Disney says of “Surrogates,” the Bruce Willis film that underperformed with $15 million.
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D.A. on Polanski: He’ll Lose Extradition Fight
Fugitive director arrested in Zurich on 1978 U.S. warrant; would go directly to sentencing if extradited.
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UPDATE: New ‘SNL’ Cast Member Drops F-Bomb on First Show (Video)
Jenny Slate’s slip of the tongue marks season premiere of Saturday Night Live.
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Friday Ratings: Nobody Gets Out of Here Alive
Networks continue to struggle on the night. CBS scores weak win, ABC does well with repeats and Jay hits new low.
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Another Reality Show-Related Murder
“The Sexiest Bachelor in America” contestant charged with torturing and murdering his girlfriend.
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Conan O’Brien Taken to Hospital
“The Tonight Show” host hits head during stunt, but is expected to be fine. NBC will air repeat tonight.
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‘Meatballs’ Rain on Willis’ Parade with 24.6M Wknd
Three new releases disappoint — “Surrogates” $15 m, “Fame” $10m, “Pandorum” $4.4 m
