Baz Luhrmann's flair for the dramatic; Few have seen finished epic 'Australia'... Nov 17, 2008
Baz Luhrmann's flair for the dramatic - Entertainment News, Anne Thompson, Media - Variety. Choose the one that's best for you. (The Drudge Report)
Prince of Persia Preview Soiree - Jade Raymond Conquers Dance Floor Nov 16, 2008
Posted by AJ Glasser at 8:00 AM on. Man, Ubisoft knows how to party. (Kotaku Australia)
Lee Grant's Outtakes Nov 15, 2008
From Clarence Wilkerson, National City: Obama, Will Smith; Michelle Obama, Tyra Banks; Joe Biden, John Travolta (as his wife, Sarah Jessica Parker); John McCain, Richard Dreyfuss; Cindy McCain, Nicole Kidman; and, of course, Sarah Palin, Tina Fey (as Todd Palin, Ben Affleck). From Melina W. Leonard, Rancho Bernardo: Obama, Will Smith; Michelle Obama, Regina King; John McCain, himself; Joe Biden, undecided; Cindy McCain, Michelle Pfeiffer; and Sarah Palin, you're right, Tina Fey. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Hollywood scales back parties; Industrywide cutbacks hit holiday bashes... Nov 14, 2008
Hollywood scales back parties - Entertainment News, Business News, Media - Variety. Choose the one that's best for you. (The Drudge Report)
Keeping up with Kim Nov 10, 2008
Enza, who briefly dated Ben Affleck back in the day, wore Vera Wang. (Youk favors sweatpants, but we trust he cleaned up for this occasion. (Boston Globe)
'SOLACE' stirs Chinese audiences; Bond outing breaks box office records... Nov 10, 2008
"; Director Guy Ritchie returns another British gangster film. This time starring '300' stud Guy Ritchie. ; 'RocknRolla' trailer; Gerard Butler; Guy Ritchie; madonna; trailers; Michael Cera and Kat Dennings star in the teen comedy, 'Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.' ; Kat Dennings; Michael Cera; Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist trailer; video trailers; 'City of God' director Fernando Meirelles directs Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo in the adaptation of Jos Saramago's epidemic novel.;... (The Drudge Report)
Role Models review: Can I move to Kiss-my-anthia? Nov 10, 2008
Role Models review: Can I move to Kiss-my-anthia. OVERCAST Monday November 10, 2008. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
McCain, Palin grant first interviews Nov 9, 2008
The Express' trailer; Dennis Quaid; Ernie Davis; Heisman Trophy; variety; video; Twilight trailer 2; A scene from Alex Gibney's upcoming documentary, 'Gonzo: The Life and Work of Hunter S. Thompson' ; 'Gonzo: The Life and Work of Hunter S. Thompson' scene; trailer; variety; Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck and more top this star-studded romantic comedy from Warner Bros. Ben Affleck; Drew Barrymore; He's Just Not That Into You; Jennifer Aniston; Justin Long; trailer; variety; Death Race Movie... (Variety)
Famous fans cast their vote Nov 6, 2008
Among those casting their votes were the Sex And The City actress Sarah Jessica Parker, who worked as a volunteer telephonist in Washington DC over the weekend, a regular Democrat supporter, Ben Affleck, and the singer Justin Timberlake and his actress girlfriend Jessica Biel. The couple appeared at a rally for Obama in Las Vegas last month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Out-of-Pokey Party Nov 6, 2008
Married couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner went their separate ways (Ben was spotted voting in Santa Monica while his very pregnant and glowing wife () was busy ticking boxes in Brentwood while lovers Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson made a date out of it in Los Angeles, as did Jordan Bratman and Christina Aguilera (typically, the "Dirrty' diva turned heads in a sheer top with red lips). Across the coast Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick waited in the long lines in NYC as... (Fox News)
Twilight continues the tired trend of films based upon novels Nov 5, 2008
The film features a set of intertwined stories about relationships and is just oozing with Hollywood favorites: Jennifer Anniston, Jennifer Connelly, Scarlet Johansson, Drew Barrymore, Ginnifer Goodwin, Ben Affleck and Justin Long. Page 1 of 3. Article Tools. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Going the distance Nov 4, 2008
The fabled Cambridge bar where Ben Affleck swilled drinks with former girlfriend Jennifer Lopez closed its doors. The place was packed with regulars as owner Patrick Sullivan thanked the crowd for their continued support. (Boston Globe)
Palin last 'culture warrior' Nov 4, 2008
Ben Affleck did a better Keith Olbermann than Olbermann. It s long, so grab a brewski (that s Norwegian for beer , Mrs. Godzilla) and settle in to a comfortable chair you won t fall out of while you re laughing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Madonna's Romp With Austin Powers, Whitney Houston's 'Bodyguard' Ballad And More Classic Movie-Related Music Videos Nov 4, 2008
If Ben Affleck playfully walked an animal cracker across Liv Tyler's navel, would we all vomit. These questions and more are answered in this epic clip promoting Michael Bay's "Armageddon." I don't know about you, but I blame the failure of "Deep Impact" solely on the fact that they didn't get a rehabbed '70s band to pen them a sappy theme song. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Boys like fans Nov 3, 2008
Homeboy Ben Affleck (above) hosted "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, and the highlight was his impression of pompous Keith Olbermann. Affleck did a decent job capturing the "Countdown" anchor's smug, self-satisfied tone while blustering on about nothing. (Boston Globe)
Watch SNL videos: McCain & Fey, Affleck as Olbermann Nov 3, 2008
McCain got a surprise endorsement Saturday night from host Ben Affleck, who has backed every losing Democrat in decades ... The show continued on a political bent, including a halfhearted debate on The View, with Ben Affleck as Alec Baldwin (nice rasp. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
McCain Making "SNL" Pit Stop Nov 2, 2008
Stopping By For Cameo On "Saturday Night Live," Hosted By Obama Supporter Ben Affleck ... Hosting the show this Saturday is actor Ben Affleck, a supporter of Democratic candidate Barack Obama. (CBS News)
* Obama readies for last McCain attacks Nov 2, 2008
McCain had eight states on his final three-day itinerary besides the detour to New York City for Saturday Night Live, hosted by Obama supporter Ben Affleck. Mondays schedule called for him to visit several states, ending with a midnight rally in his home state of Arizona where Obama was running TV ads. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
McCain looks to defend Va. for GOP Nov 2, 2008
The show is being hosted by actor Ben Affleck, an Obama supporter, who announced his endorsement of McCain in the early part of the program. NBC's comedy sketch show has been skewering Palin, who also recently made an appearance. (USA Today)
Celebs Serve Up Halloween Treats Nov 1, 2008
Stopping By For Cameo On "Saturday Night Live," Hosted By Obama Supporter Ben Affleck. . (CBS News)
McCain to appear on Saturday Night Live Nov 1, 2008
The musical guest is singer David Cook. He also was host of the program in 2002. (Kansas City Star)
Confident Obama: 'I think we're winning right now so maybe I'm doing something right'... Nov 1, 2008
Hotline On Call: Hotline After Dark -- Cruisin' For A Bruisin. Hotline After Dark -- Cruisin' For A Bruisin. (The Drudge Report)
SNL plans 'savage' Olbermann skit... Nov 1, 2008
Michael Calderone's Blog: Olbermann crashes SNL set - Politico. I m not Sarah Palin, Olbermann said. (The Drudge Report)
Candidates campaign in Midwest Nov 1, 2008
Hosting the show is actor Ben Affleck, an Obama supporter. Obama was set to spend the day on a blitz across the Midwest, with his first stop back where his run began, in Des Moines, where he upset Hillary Rodham Clinton in the campaign's first contest. (USA Today)
Real To Reel Oct 31, 2008
Ben Affleck As George ReevesIn "Hollywoodland," Ben Affleck, right, portrays actor George Reeves, TV's Superman who was found dead in his home in 1959. The film chronicles a detective's investigation of Reeves' mysterious death. (CBS News)
McCain set for 'Saturday Night Live' cameo Oct 31, 2008
Hosting the show this Saturday is actor Ben Affleck, a supporter of Democratic candidate Barack Obama. The musical guest is singer David Cook. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Kevin Smith directs 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno' (and his weight) Oct 30, 2008
(The studio responded by printing posters that read: "Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks made a movie so outrageous that we can't even tell you the title.") "It's 'Dogma' all over again, where people hear about this movie long before they see it," Smith said, referring to his 1999 religious comedy starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon that similarly managed to push cultural hot buttons in advance of its release. "It also does that thing I can't stand where it builds expectations.". (Los Angeles Times)
Actor Danny Trejo speaks at Northeast State Oct 30, 2008
Trejo recalled, "One time I was somewhere with Ben Affleck and somebody asked him for an autograph," said Trejo. "He said no and turned them away. Then I said to him 'sign it,' and he just grabbed it with his head down, and started signing away. "He never complained about it, or refused anybody around me again. (East Tennessean, TN)
Kevin Smith makes a sweetly naughty Porno Oct 29, 2008
Smith has always had a gift with young actors he is, for better or worse, responsible for launching the careers of Ben Affleck and Jason Lee and his streak continues here. Rogen has become comedys favorite lumpen Everyman, and his rapport with Banks confirms his status as a dashing romantic lead in a schlubby stoners body. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes Oct 29, 2008
We've got Brad Pitt, Eddie Murphy, Jack Nicholson, Ben Affleck and Mark Wahlberg. Eddie Murphy takes it. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
Kevin Smith not quite mainstream with Porno Oct 28, 2008
We dont kill theatricallyAt just over $30 million each, Smiths highest-grossing flicks were the Roman Catholic comedy Dogma, with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon as fallen angels, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, which elevated the directors alter ego Bob and old Jersey pal Jason Mewes Jay to star status after appearing in smaller roles in his previous flicks. Smiths movies find much of their audience in their afterlife, once they depart theaters. (MSNBC -- News)
Sweeps: A November to remember Oct 28, 2008
Saturday brings its regular outing, hosted by Ben Affleck (and boasting, perhaps, a visit by one of the candidates), followed on Monday by the Saturday Night Live Presidential Bash a two-hour mix of clips and new material. Nov. 2 / The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror. (USA Today -- Life)
Indie idol Smith goes mainstream in `Zack & Miri' Oct 28, 2008
"With Rogen's fresh star power and sharp rapport with co-star Elizabeth Banks, "Zack and Miri" has a shot at elevating Smith beyond his loyal cult audience and into the mainstream.Rogen's three big films over the past year and a half _ "Knocked Up," "Superbad" and "Pineapple Express" _ collectively hauled in $360 million domestically, nearly three times the total for all seven of Smith's movies, from the $3.1 million gross for 1994's "Clerks" through the $24.1 million take for "Clerks II" in... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Top TV tips: Can Fey save '30 Rock'? Oct 28, 2008
NBC The final pre-election episode starring Ben Affleck and David Cook, plus a possible appearance by Barack Obama. Ben Jones: A Conversation 1 p.m. Sunday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Quantum of Solace: Smart Bond Oct 27, 2008
Choose the one that's best for you. HOME DELIVERY: Variety Print Subscriptions Daily Variety and Weekly Variety print subscriptions delivered to your home. (Variety)
J-Lo talks about past romances Oct 24, 2008
The 39-year-old star who has previously dated P. Diddy and Ben Affleck admits she lost touch with herself during past romantic dalliances. Speaking at The Women's Conference in Long Beach, California, Jennifer said: I have been in a few challenging relationships. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Janet's Career Chaos Oct 23, 2008
Lopez left during her famed "Bennifer" days with Ben Affleck, who didn t like Medina. More recently, Mariah said "adieu" after her marriage to actor Nick Cannon. (Fox News)
Getting To Know Her Oct 19, 2008
The presence of Dreyfuss inspires some schadenfreude in imagining a supplemental cast of Hollywood's liberal elite covering more of the story, impersonating neoconservative icons: Whither Ben Affleck. Couldn't a Ralph Reed subplot have been squeezed in. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Continuereading Oct 18, 2008
Not the case for tonight's episode, featuring the likes of Ben Affleck and Martin Short as roundtable guests. Affleck, who himself will make a fine politician-celeb some day, might be loath to surrender speaking time, but he'll have to take an occasional breath--during which Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, the third roundtable guest, can sneak in a word or two. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Peaches 'caused mayhem' as mag boss Oct 11, 2008
Anna Friel, Ben Affleck, Katie Price, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Claudia Schiffer, and Roger Moore. Soap Spoilers. (Digital Spy)
Celebs' clout is with cameras, not with candidates Oct 11, 2008
Among those lined up in Barack Obama's corner: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Steven Spielberg. In John McCain's camp: Robert Duvall, Gary Sinise, Jon Voight, Angie Harmon, Patricia Heaton. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ignore liberal celebrities Oct 8, 2008
I know I have lost respect for a lot of Hollywood s elite, especially Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Halle Berry, Tina Fey, Jennifer Anniston the list goes on and on and on ... blutonium wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:21 AM:" She actually makes a good point, I dont give a $hit who Ben Affleck is voting for. ". (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Daredevil Reboot Buzz Oct 4, 2008
The character was previously brought to the screen in 2003 via writer-director Mark Steven Johnson and starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Colin Farrell and Michael Clarke Duncan. In an interview with , Rothman said that he believes this summer's The Incredible Hulk showed that "if you really do it right the audience will give you a second chance. That it is possible. And I think that you see that when they did Batman Begins, the first [Christopher] Nolan movie, that you can have made some... (IGN FilmForce)
Damon gets Obama's message across Oct 4, 2008
Rooting interest Superfan Ben Affleck was expected to take in the Sox vs. Angels game in Anaheim last night. Meanwhile, Fox Filmed Entertainment chairman Tom Rothman told movie site that the studio is "thinking very seriously" about a "Daredevil" sequel. (Boston Globe)
Lowest-rated EMMYS ever... Sep 23, 2008
Naturally I do not make up my mind until I hear from towering intellects like Barbra Streisand, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and their pals, and of course that widely acknowledged moral arbiter, Woody Allen ... Politically outspoken liberal entertainers (Matt Damon, Tim Robbins, Ben Affleck, Madonna, Annette Benning, America Ferrera, etc. (The Drudge Report)
Garner's librarian ambition Sep 23, 2008
The 'Alias' star who is married to actor Ben Affleck wasn't interested in pursuing a Hollywood career when she was younger, and also dreamt of being a childrens author. Garner who was raised in Princeton and later Charleston, both in West Virginia said: "This is about as far from Hollywood as any place on Earth. I wanted to be a children's book author and a librarian. "My mom took my sisters and me to the library once a week when we were kids. (iAfrica.com)
Jennifer Garner wanted to be librarian, author Sep 22, 2008
On Friday, she reportedly hosted a black-tie gala event, Starry Starry Night, with husband Ben Affleck. The event raised $475,000 toward a new athletic center for the University of Charleston. (MSNBC -- News)
All Emmy blog posts Sep 22, 2008
" And for what it's worth, Sarah Silverman's "I'm F---ing Matt Damon" beat out her former beau's "I'm F---ing Ben Affleck" in the category. In the cutter competish, the series editing nods have gone to "Pushing Daisies," for its "Pie-lette," and to AMC's "Breaking Bad. " Bravo's "Top Chef" prevailed in the cutting for reality programming. HBO's "Autism: The Musical" won for editing for nonfiction programming. OK -- I've got nothing against Jim Dooley, who just won the music composition for a... (Variety)
McCain happy to exploit stars' attack on Sarah Palin Sep 21, 2008
Senator Obama's list of A-list supporters includes George Clooney, Ben Affleck, Black Eyed Peas singer will. i.am and Scarlett Johansson. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Who's the real star? Sep 18, 2008
Others were in Denver, too: among them, John Legend, Melissa Etheridge, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. Afflecks friend Matt Damon drew headlines, himself, last week when he compared Palins candidacy to a bad Disney movie in an interview with The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- News)
Fenway, Wrigley remain as cathedrals Sep 18, 2008
"But if there's a way of updating the existing ballparks you've got to go ahead and do it. As a player, there's certainly an allure to stepping into the same batter's box as Ernie Banks or Babe Ruth or Ted Williams." To be sure, the nooks and crannies of Fenway are basically the same as they were almost 96 years ago when the park was named by then owner John Taylor, "because it's in the Fenway section of Boston, isn't it?" "There's still always something kind of special for me about coming back... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Affleck is Prince of Thieves : Ben getting back behind the camera.... Sep 16, 2008
UK, September 16, 2008 - Having won rave reviews for his directorial debut Gone Baby Gone, Ben Affleck is suddenly in demand again, with Variety revealing the Bostonian has been signed up by Warner Bros. to rewrite, direct and star in an adaptation of Chuck Hogan's novel 'The Prince of Thieves. (IGN FilmForce)
Heart of the matter Sep 15, 2008
Affleck wigs out Damon's boyhood buddy Ben Affleck, meanwhile, has returned to work. Wearing a beard and a wig, Ben was photographed on the set of "Extract," director Mike Judge's new comedy co-starring Jason Bateman and Mila Kunis. (Boston Globe)
What's Next for the Boys of Entoura... Sep 13, 2008
Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, and Scarlett Johanssen are some of the main female cast, with Ben Affleck and Justin Long listed with Connolly as the male leads. He s Just Not That Into You is scheduled to be released in February of 2009. (Suite101.com)
Fox's Comic Franchises Sep 11, 2008
Anyone want to see a Daredevil movie without Ben Affleck. The final possibility mentioned by the trade mag is a reboot of the Daredevil franchise, which ground to a halt after only one instalment when Ben Affleck played the blind superhero back in 2003. (IGN FilmForce)
"Gone Baby Gone: A Family Affair" Sep 9, 2008
With GONE BABY GONE, Ben Affleck makes his directorial debut, and attempts to silence his most outspoken critics. The result is a stunning, harrowing, haunting, and unfo. (Suite101.com)
In battle of conventions, is it Denver or St. Paul? Sep 7, 2008
Colorado had Spike Lee, Charles Barkley and a running poker game hosted by Ben Affleck. And if that's not enough to lock up a win, here's one word: Oprah. (Durango Herald)
Organic 'Farmer D' gains popularity Sep 6, 2008
Rather, when facing criticism of his work for exclusive private communities such as Hampton Island, vacation site of Garner and Ben Affleck, the farmer says it s about getting face time with folks who can make social change faster not to leverage the green trend for cash. I m not selling out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Political Fundraising: Clooney vs. Brimley Sep 5, 2008
Celebrities from Oprah Winfrey to Ben Affleck to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have come out in support of Obama. The , with Heidi Montag, Stephen Baldwin, Wilford Brimley, Kelsey Grammer, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone all backing McCain. (ABC News -- Business)
Livin' the dream Sep 1, 2008
He has also just landed a lead role in the upcoming feature Extract, directed by Mike Judge (Office Space) and starring Jason Bateman and Ben Affleck. And while Milligan may have been loathe growing up to let his geographic location limit his dreams for stardom, he's still pretty thrilled about how it's all turning out. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Jennifer Aniston To Appear On 30 Rock Aug 31, 2008
The film, scheduled for release February 6th, also stars , , , Ben Affleck, and Ginnifer Goodwin. Search our database of Celebrity Galleries. (Actress Archives)
38 million viewers tune in for Obamas speech Aug 30, 2008
Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, Ben Affleck and more come out to support Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention. more photos. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Fincher's 'Benjamin Button,' 'Flash of Genius' Aug 30, 2008
Dennis Quaid; Heisman Trophy; Ernie Davis; 'The Express' trailer; video; variety; Twilight trailer 2; A scene from Alex Gibney's upcoming documentary, 'Gonzo: The Life and Work of Hunter S. Thompson' ; 'Gonzo: The Life and Work of Hunter S. Thompson' scene; trailer; variety; Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck and more top this star-studded romantic comedy from Warner Bros. He's Just Not That Into You; trailer; Ben Affleck; Jennifer Aniston; Justin Long; Drew Barrymore; variety; Righteous Kill - Movie... (Variety)
Obama: Too Cool by Half? Aug 30, 2008
Whether it's actor Ben Affleck calling Bush "almost criminal" for "touting religion absent any thought" or Joe Biden suggesting that Bush uses religion "in a way ; to avoid having to know the hard things," they think he's stupid, just as they thought President Reagan was stupid: the "amiable dunce." Just as they think we're all stupid. Whether it's leftist academicians hyperventilating over Bush's "lack of nuance" and reckless worldview that clearly delineates between good and evil or 415... (Human Events Online)
Buzz Briefs: "Suge" Knight, DMX Aug 29, 2008
Kim Kardashian on MTV; plus, Kid Rock, Eva Mendes, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. Photo Essay. (CBS News)
