‘Going Clear,’ Star Defections, Parodies – How Scientology Lost Its Grip on Hollywood
HBO’s “Going Clear” is simply the latest example of the organization’s diminishing hold on stars and entertainment
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John Travolta Defends ‘Beautiful’ Scientology Against HBO Documentary ‘Going Clear’
One of the most high-profile members of the controversial church says it “would be a crime” to speak negatively about the religion created by science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard
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David Letterman Lets Scientology ‘President’ Defend Religion Against ‘Malarkey’ in HBO Doc (Video)
The fictional leader of the church outs the comedian as one of its “most prominent celebrity” followers
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HBO Scientology Doc ‘Going Clear’ Converts 1.7 Million Viewers, Best in 9 Years
Sunday premiere is pay-TV channel’s most-watched documentary in nearly 10 years
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HBO’s ‘Going Clear’ Triggers New Scrutiny of Scientology’s Tax-Exempt Status
Church’s nonprofit classification may be in jeopardy after Alex Gibney documentary’s shocking allegations
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‘Going Clear’ Scientology Documentary Draws Strong Hollywood Reactions: ‘Crazy,’ ‘Stunned,’ ‘Terrifying’
Alex Gibney’s film is highly critical of the Church’s practices and leadership
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Church of Scientology Slams HBO’s ‘Going Clear’ Documentary: ‘Desperate, Ludicrous, Made-Up’ (Exclusive)
In a scathing response issued to TheWrap, a church spokesperson says that filmmaker Alex Gibney “lacks corroboration and proof, it’s all about promoting his movie.”
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‘Going Clear’ Director Says Ex-Scientologists Received Physical Threats for Appearing in HBO Documentary
Alex Gibney tells TheWrap former churchgoers have been threatened with violence and economic ruin after participating in the film
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Shocking Robert Durst Confession Marks Extraordinary Moment in Documentary History
“It was the tail end of a piece of the interview,” Jarecki said
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SXSW: Magnolia Pictures Nabs Alex Gibney’s Docu ‘Steve Jobs: Man in the Machine’
Domestic rights to the CNN and Jigsaw film sell following its world premiere at the festival in Austin, Texas
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Steve Jobs, ‘Teenage Hackers’ Lead CNN Films’ Documentary Slate
Movies follow virus hunter Dr. Larry Brilliant, chef Jeremiah Tower and self-help personality James Arthur Ray
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HBO’s Scientology Documentary ‘Going Clear’ Trailer: ‘They Sell It All in the Beginning as Something Quite Logical’ (Video)
Alex Gibney’s film premieres on March 29
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Sundance: Tom Cruise Plot, Prison Camps in Scientology Doc ‘Going Clear’
Doc reminds viewers of the insidious power of L. Ron Hubbard’s church that has long focused on Hollywood
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‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ Renewed for 2 More Seasons
TCA 2015: HBO also announces Tig Notaro comedy special
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The Eagles Two-Part Documentary Heads to Netflix
The Emmy award-winning film, “History of the Eagles,” begins streaming Wednesday
