Hollywood
American superheroes missing in Hollywood
Feb 02, 2011 17:32 EST
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - In the late 1970s, David Prowse, the imposing actor who physically portrayed Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, was told he couldn't audition for the role of Superman when Richard Donner was casting his now-classic film. The reason? Prowse was not an American.
Ricky Gervais too funny for Hollywood
Jan 17, 2011 11:26 EST
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "I warned them." Returning Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais did indeed let it be known that he wasn't going to hold back in skewering Hollywood's most famous celebrities. And, in what will undoubtedly be his last hosting gig for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (and, who knows, maybe any Stateside awards) he didn't disappoint.
New Intel chip a coup for Hollywood
Jan 05, 2011 16:04 EST
US chip giant Intel introduced Wednesday a speedy new generation of chips that thwart film piracy and enable quick handling of data-rich video and games.
John Leguizamo focuses on Hollywood _ on Broadway
Dec 29, 2010 18:54 EST
John Leguizamo to return to Broadway with a new solo show about his days in Hollywood. John Leguizamo is coming back to Broadway and he's bringing along some funny stories about Hollywood.
'Strange acting alien' Paltrow honored in Hollywood
Dec 13, 2010 18:42 EST
Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow was honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame Monday, as her latest director praised her as a "strange acting alien" who can turn on a performance at will.
Chilean miners surface in Hollywood
Nov 18, 2010 17:34 EST
The 33 miners rescued from a Chilean mine after two months trapped underground arrived here Thursday, in a TV-network organized trip following the global media frenzy triggered by their ordeal.
Amazon has eye on Hollywood
Nov 17, 2010 10:41 EST
Amazon is getting into the movie business. The online retail giant announced the launch on Tuesday of Amazon Studios, inviting filmmakers and screenwriters to submit full-length movies and scripts.
Swedish imports make their mark in Hollywood
Nov 15, 2010 00:47 EST
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Swedish directing team Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein are in negotiations to direct a fourth installment of fantasy movie "Underworld 4", marking the latest Scandinavian imports to hit Hollywood.
Dern-Ladd family honored with Walk of Fame stars
Nov 02, 2010 06:03 EDT
Laura Dern, Bruce Dern, Diane Ladd each honored with Walk of Fame stars in Hollywood. It was a family affair Monday for Laura Dern, her father Bruce Dern and mother Diane Ladd.
Eva Longoria Parker in minor traffic accident
Oct 21, 2010 07:50 EDT
Police: `Desperate Housewives' Eva Longoria Parker involved in minor accident in Hollywood. Police say "Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria Parker has been involved in a minor traffic accident in Hollywood.
Venture capitalists set sights on Hollywood
Oct 18, 2010 15:08 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Silicon Valley financiers got the Hollywood treatment in "Social Network," the new film about Facebook, but the courtship between the technology and entertainment hubs has heated up with venture capital deal values in Los Angeles nearly doubling this year.
Forget the Eiffel Tower, France tells Hollywood
Sep 14, 2010 00:58 EDT
France has more to offer the silver screen than the Eiffel Tower: that is the message being sold to a dozen Hollywood writers invited this month to sample the delights of provincial French living.
Original "Dragon Tattoo" girl lands in Hollywood
Aug 17, 2010 00:11 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The Swedish star of the three movies based on the "Millennium Trilogy" crime novels is meeting with Hollywood filmmakers this week, while fans digest the announcement that a little-known actress has landed her role in an upcoming Hollywood remake.
Sandra Bullock earns top paycheck in Hollywood
Aug 03, 2010 16:23 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Nobody would argue that 2010 has been an up-and-down year for Sandra Bullock, given her best actress Oscar for "The Blind Side" followed by her divorce from scandal-plagued husband Jesse James.
"Mike & Molly" puts some fat on people in Hollywood
Jul 28, 2010 16:07 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fat people are coming to Hollywood, and actor Billy Gardell couldn't be happier.
Former Democratic senator to lobby for Hollywood
Jul 23, 2010 02:00 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - A deal is all but done for retired U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey to become Hollywood's top lobbyist.
Calif. man gets life for strangling runaway, 15
Jul 14, 2010 17:26 EDT
Convicted Calif. rapist gets 110 years-to-life for strangling 15-year-old runaway in Hollywood. A convicted rapist who killed a 15-year-old runaway in Hollywood four days after leaving prison has been sentenced to 110 years to life behind bars.
"Huge" is advance for fat acceptance in Hollywood
Jun 30, 2010 14:12 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - If there is one thing that fat people hate seeing on television, it's shows where large people get screamed at to lose weight.
"Huge" marks advance for fat acceptance in Hollywood
Jun 29, 2010 21:59 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - If there is one thing that fat people hate seeing on television, it's shows where large people get screamed at to lose weight.
What Viacom's loss to YouTube means for Hollywood
Jun 24, 2010 00:48 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The Google geeks have beaten Hollywood chic. But how much will Wednesday's court ruling against Viacom in its $1 billion copyright battle over YouTube tip the balance of power from professional content creators to online distributors?
