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‘Who Do You Think You Are’ Heads to TLC
After being cancelled by NBC a year ago, “Who Do You Think You Are” is finding life again on TLC. The cabler has ordered eight hourlong episodes of the family history reality skein and wil...
Obscure T-Shirts, Movie Memorabilia and Bolivian Liquor: What You Can Find on Steven Soderbergh's Strange New Website
Steven Soderbergh recently retired from filmmaking, but not without directing three well-received films in the past two years ("Magic Mike," "Side Effects" and "Behind the Candelabra" (see our review ...
'Modern Family's' Sofia Vergara: 'I Don't Know Why People Think Stereotypes Are So Terrible'
It was an adventure that somehow turned into a career. When Sofia Vergara got a call to audition for a Barry Sonnenfeld movie called "Big Trouble" back in 2001, the 29-year-old Colombian was...
A Peek Into the Soul of the Great Cinematographer Gordon Willis (Videos)
  Gordon Willis is regarded by all of his peers as one of the greatest cinematographers in the history of film, and for many as the greatest of all time, period. read more
Watch: Michael Cera Plays a Paraplegic in New Short Film 'Gregory Go Boom'
Though officially a part of YouTube's ongoing Comedy Week, Michael Cera's appearance in the new short film "Gregory Go Boom" also works as an unofficial warm-up for this weekend's new season of "Arres...
ABC, Fox, NBC Seize More Control Of Hulu Ad Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Hulu’s three TV-focused owners are taking more control of the streaming-video site’s ad sales, another sign of the tension that sometimes flashes between the popular video hub and the media conglo...
Steven Soderbergh to Present New Godfrey Reggio/Philip Glass Film at Toronto Fest
Steven Soderbergh will present a gala screening of "Visitors," the new film from "Koyaanisqatsi" director Godfrey Reggio, at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF organizers announced on ...
'Big Bang Theory,' 'American Horror Story' Lead Critics' Choice TV Noms
The nominations for the 3rd Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards have been announced, with CBS's "The Big Bang Theory" and FX's "American Horror Story: Asylum" lead...
Get a First Look at Holliday Grainger and Emile Hirsch as 'Bonnie & Clyde' in A&E's Upcoming Miniseries
Hoping to replicate the success of History's 2012 Emmy-winning, ratings record-breaking miniseries "Hatfields & McCoys," the channel is pairing up with sister networks A&E and Lifetime on a ne...
‘Voice’ Tops ‘Dancing’ Finale as NBC Takes Tuesday in Demos
NBC, with a lineup as varied as you’ll see in primetime, captured Tuesday in key demos as “The Voice” beat ABC’s finale of “Dancing With the Stars,” which logged it...
USA Network Greenlights Comedy Pilot ‘Divide and Conquer’
USA Network is adding another pilot to its comedy bench, greenlighting a half-hour from scribe Peter Ocko and Universal Cable Prods. “Divide and Conquer” revolves around a family with four...
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Netflix's Ted Sarandos Reveals His 'Phase 2' for Hollywood
Algorithms, deep pockets and a disdain for the existing TV model as the chief content officer reveals why the agent who talked about their budgets was "remarkably ill-informed," and countering "the ma...
Cannes: How 'Only God Forgives' Suggests Ryan Gosling's Schtick Has Worn Thin
Ryan Gosling is a talented actor who has faced the same challenge most distinctive performers inevitably must confront: the danger of turning into a walking cliché. To that end, the decision to avoid...
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TV Ratings: 'Dancing' Rises in Finale, 'Voice' Dips, 'SYTYCD' Steady With Premiere
Encores start to cloud the schedule, as an NBC News' Oklahoma special wins its hour and "Grimm" sees a small year-to-year boost in its sophomore season ender.read more
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Ai Weiwei Releases 'Dumbass' Single and Music Video
Inspired by his 81-day detention by the Chinese authorities, the dissident-artist’s avant-rock number will be followed by a full-length album next month.read more
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Piers Morgan Writing Book About Life at CNN
The title promises a "warts and all" account of life at the cable news network.read more
Hannibal Buress Signs Development Deal at Comedy Central
Comedy Central has inked a multiplatform development deal with comedian Hannibal Buress, it was announced today. “Hannibal Buress has one of the great names in comedy,” said Kent Alterman, prez of...
Ryan Gosling's 'Only God Forgives': Critics Really, Really Hate the Crime Drama
Ryan Gosling must be feeling pretty happy about his decision to skip the red carpet at Cannes this year. Critics at the Riviera film festival vivisected "Only God Forgives," his ultra-violen...
Amy Baker Promoted to SVP of HR for ITV Studios America
Amy Baker has been promoted to senior vice president of human resources of ITV Studios America, the company announced Wednesday. Related Articles:  ITV Acquires 'Cake ...
Cannes Film Review: ‘Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight’
A worthy but faintly dull civics/history lesson directed by Stephen Frears at his most televisual.

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