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Seth MacFarlane Won’t Host the Oscars Next Year

Jon WeismanSeth MacFarlane announced Monday that he won’t return to host the Oscars again in 2014, which would be even bigger news if he hadn’t made the same announcement twice before.

Speculation had risen that MacFarlane might make a comeback appearance after exec producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron signed on to return for next year’s kudocast, but MacFarlane put the idea to rest — again.

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Source URL: http://variety.com/2013/film/news/seth-macfarlane-wont-host-the-oscars-next-year-1200484317/

COVERGIRL ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE NEW BEAUTY PARTNERSHIP WITH LIONSGATE’S “THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE”

HUNT VALLEY, MD, May 17, 2013 -- Today, COVERGIRL announced its first-ever major movie sponsorship of Lionsgate’s highly anticipated The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, scheduled for release in North American theaters on November 22, 2013. COVERGIRL will launch a first-of-its-kind creative advertising campaign inspired by the film, featuring new products from the brand’s upcoming Capitol Collection from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, to be announced at a later date.

Filmmakers Discuss The Importance of Child Casting and Innocent Perspectives in 'What Maisie Knew'

Many naysayers claim that it’s easy to craft a good performance from a child actor while in the editing bay and not necessarily during filming. While that may be true for a few youngsters, it certainly is not true of 7-year-old newcomer Onata Aprile and her wonderful turn as the title character in the film What Maisie Knew.

Emily Blunt in Talks to Join Disney’s ‘Into the Woods’ with Depp, Streep

Emily Blunt is finalizing a deal to join Disney’s musical “Into the Woods” that Rob Marshall will direct for the studio.

Chris Pine and Jake Gyllenhaal also are in talks to join the film, which already has lined up Johnny Depp and Meryl Streep.
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Biopic Actors & Their Real Life Counterparts

Aaron Ralston (James Franco in 127 Hours).


Billy Beane (Brad Pitt in Moneyball).


Bob Dylan (Cate Blanchett in I'm Not There).

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The Hangover Part III 2013 - AP Feature

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Four years ago, Bradley Cooper had built a solid reputation as a scene-stealing supporting player. Ed Helms was best known for his sweet but buffoonish Andy on "The Office." And few, besides comedy-club bookers and his own family members, could wrap their mouths around the last name of Zach Galifianakis.

Anna Kendrick Joins Zach Braff's 'Wish I Was Here' Kickstarter Movie

Anna Kendrick is set to join the cast of Zach Braff's "Wish I Was Here," which has been made possible by Kickstarter.

Kendrick will play Janine, a young woman into Cosplay who Braff's brother, played by Josh Gad, becomes smitten with.

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EPIC ‘WORLD WAR Z’ GAME BITES INTO iOS & ANDROID AS PARAMOUNT DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT TEAMS WITH PHOSPHOR GAMES

Paramount Digital Entertainment and award-winning Phosphor Games Studio bring global apocalyptic panic to you in the newly announced World War Z game. Set to release on May 30, the game will launch on iOS and select Android devices.

‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ Embarks On Potential $100 Million-Plus Bow

“Live long and prosper.” Indeed.

Paramount’s highly-anticipated “Star Trek Into Darkness,” the second installment in the revamped franchise from J.J. Abrams, bows Thursday night exclusively in Imax, kickstarting what should be a $100 million-plus opening gross domestically. In three days, Par expects the film to gross $80 million, though other box office observers say the number could be slightly higher.

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Cannes Movie Stars Lounge at 66th Festival de Cannes

Ever wonder how the stars lounge at Cannes? Wonder no more with this inside look at the fabulous accommodations for Hollywood's best at brightest.