July 15, 2008
by Alex Cook
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Last year, a Writers Guild of America strike brought Hollywood to a standstill, prompting many to start seeking different methods for creating and distributing entertainment.
Now, as a Screen Actor Guild strike looms, a few of those pursuits are starting to see the light of day, as well as new developments that have raised interesting questions regarding the future of Hollywood as it functions today.
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April 2, 2008
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. --
Jason Mraz has disclosed early details of his enormously anticipated new album, “We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.” The collection – Mraz’s first set of all-new material in nearly three years – will arrive in stores and at online retailers on May 13.
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March 6, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
No finalist has ever been portrayed as openly gay during the past six seasons of "American Idol." With more details about contestants' personal lives being exposed — both on the show and unofficially online — that could change, and soon.
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February 23, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
"Juno," "The Savages," and "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" shared top category honors at the 2008 Film Independent’s Spirit Awards, making the highly anticipated annual event into a celebration of the diverse films that captured the public’s attention this year.
"Once," "Crazy Love," "Talk to Me," "The Lookout," "August Evening," and "I’m Not There" also received awards at the event.
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February 22, 2008
By Scott Mantz
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The biggest night in Hollywood almost didn’t happen at all – at least, not in the traditional sense – but now that the writers strike is over, it will be business as usual on Sunday, February 24, at the 80th Academy Awards!
So, if you're in an Oscar pool, have no fear; I'm here to help!
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February 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Ryan Reynolds ready to showcase his super powers. Orlando Bloom enlists for an “Education.” Plus, Beyonce hops into the driver’s seat in a new “Cadillac.”
It’s all in the latest edition of the Access Hollywood Casting Call!
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February 7, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Hayden Panettiere becomes a “Daydream” believer. Brittany Murphy
gets her “Hall” pass, but will she take over for “Poor” Lindsay Lohan?
And my, what “Big Eyes” Kate Hudson has!
It’s all in the latest edition of the Access Hollywood Casting Call.
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January 17, 2008
PARK CITY, Utah --
Sundance is a go but will the writers strike affect the film festival, prompting studios to snap up indie films for even-bigger bucks? Find out inside!
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January 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Will music's biggest stars cross a potential writer's strike to attend the award ceremony?
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January 15, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Actor Brad Renfro, star of "The Client" and "Ghost World," is dead at the age of 25, Access Hollywood has confirmed.
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January 16, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Will the biggest nights for film & music be stripped of their star power? Or even happen at all?
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January 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Meet plucky young British chanteuse Kate Nash!
Naughty girls who need new anthems about bad boyfriends and make-out sessions need to look no further than plucky London chanteuse Kate Nash, Access Hollywood’s latest Rising Star.
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January 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The indie super group lands in the top spot with the formerly name your own price album.
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December 24, 2007
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NEW YORK, NY (December 24, 2007) – Through freezing temperatures and holiday hardship, the Writers Guild of America continued its strike struggle right up until the Christmas break.
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December 21, 2007
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With the Writers Guild of America now in its second month of
striking, many are wondering, ‘Will there or won’t there be a Golden
Globes’?
While the Hollywood Foreign Press, who run the Globes, told Access Hollywood that the show will go on, it appears the Writers Guild will picket the awards show’s red carpet.
As
for the actual stars, Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg, who
represents the actors union, says that as of right now the celebs
aren’t expected to show.
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December 10, 2007
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Every year during the Holiday Season, I run into the same problem – compiling
my list of the top 10 best movies of the year. As we all know, truly great films
are hard to come by, so I take a great deal of responsibility in trying to come
up with a list that I won’t look back on and wonder, “What the hell was I
thinking?”
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January 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Hilary Duff opens up to Access about how she got and keeps her fabulous physique!
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October 10, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Matthew Broderick and Sanaa Lathan will star in the indie feature “Wonderful World,” reports Variety.
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September 27, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (September 27, 2007) – For four seasons, British actress Parminder Nagra has been captivating “ER” watchers as the complex Dr. Neela Rasgotra.
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September 13, 2007
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (September 13, 2007) – She’s best known for playing Bridget in “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” but in a matter of days, actress Blake Lively will be your favorite “Gossip Girl.”
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September 11, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Former “Desperate Housewives” boy toy Jesse Metcalfe will star in the indie horror thriller “Insanitarium,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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August 7, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calf. --
Tim Allen will star in “The Six Wives of Henry Lefay,” an indie comedy which also stars Elisha Cuthbert, Andie MacDowell, Paz Vega and S. Epatha Merkerson, per Variety.
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May 16, 2007
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CANNES, France (May 16, 2007) — The Cannes Film Festival celebrated its 60th anniversary Wednesday with an opening movie that blends an indie sensibility and a glittering cast: Wong Kar-wai’s road trip tale starring Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz and Norah Jones, in her acting debut.
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May 3, 2007
NEW YORK --
Filming for “In the Land of Merry Misfits” began just over ten years ago, but mini disasters kept it from becoming a finished project until now.
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November 29, 2006
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(November 28, 2006) — The road-trip romp “Little Miss Sunshine” and the gritty classroom drama “Half Nelson” led contenders Tuesday for the Spirit Awards honoring independent films, each earning five nominations, including best picture.
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