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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Angelina Jolie To Direct Richard Leakey Biopic 'Africa'

Besides "Africa," Angelina Jolie also has 2 other directorial projects in the works right now. (@TheWrap / Twitter)

Michelle Tiu
Entertainment Producer

It seems like the actress will be focusing on her work behind the lens for now.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Film Review: 'A Million Ways To Die In The West'

Comments (0) | A Million Ways, A Million Ways to Die in the West, Amanda Seyfried, Charlize Theron, Comedy, Film and TV, Film Review, Liam Neeson, Neil Patrick Harris, Sarah Silverman, Seth MacFarlane, universal pictures, western

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Sonia Gumuchian
Staff Reporter

The star studded premiere delivered much anticipated laughter, as it promises to be a blockbuster comedy hit of this summer!

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Film Review: 'Neighbors'

Comments (4) | Christopher Mintz-Plasse, dave franco, Film and TV, Film and TV, Ike Barinholtz, Jerrod Carmichael, Kick-Ass, MADtv, movie review, neighbors, Peter Pan Syndrome, Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, superbad, universal pictures, Zac Efron

Kathy Zerbib
Senior Entertainment Editor

Welcome to the neighborhood.

Buzz

Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Review: 'Rush'

Veronica Werhane
Senior Arts Editor

'Rush' could very well see some Oscars coming its way.

Buzz

Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Legendary Pictures Searches For 'Hot Wheels' Director

Comments (0) | 28 Weeks Later, Entertainment News, Fast and Furious, Fast and furious 6, Fast Five, Hot Wheels, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, legendary, Legendary Pictures, Mattel, Simon Crane, The Hollywood Reporter, universal, universal pictures, World War Z

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Kathy Zerbib
Film Editor

Under the right director, will Mattel's famous toy cars be able to top the box office?

Buzz

Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Despite Low Ratings, 'The Purge' Sequel Is Underway

Comments (0) | Blumhouse, Entertainment News, Ethan Hawke, horror movie, James DeMonaco, Jason Blum, Lena Headey, Rotten Tomatoes, The Purge, The Purge 2, The Purge Sequel, The Wrap, universal, universal pictures

"The Purge" (Universal Pictures)

Kathy Zerbib
Film Editor

The film has a 38% approval rating and made $36 in its opening weekend.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Coen Brothers To Script Angelina Jolie’s Next Film, “Unbroken”

Comments (0) | angelina jolie, Coen Brothers, Entertainment News, Erwin Stoff, Ethan Coen, Fargo, film news, Joel Coen, Laura Hillenbrand, Matthew Baer, No Country for Old Men, Unbroken, universal pictures

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Kathy Zerbib
Associate Entertainment Editor

The filmmakers will rewrite Laura Hillenbrand’s original story for Jolie.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

The Best And Worst Film Remakes Since 2000

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Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters opens Friday (Paramount Pictures)

Michelle Tiu
Staff Reporter

With Hansel and Gretel out this Friday, we look back on notable movie remakes of recent years.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

REVIEW: "Pitch Perfect" Hits All The Right Notes

Comments (0) | Alexis Knapp, Anna Camp, Anna Kendrick, Ben Platt, Brittany Snow, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Entertainment News, Film and TV, Pitch Perfect, Rebel Wilson, Skylar Astin, universal pictures

Frances Vega
Entertainment Editor At Large

"Pitch Perfect" provides singing and dancing with attitude.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Redbox Refuses Warner Bros. DVD Delay

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Agnus Dei Farrant
Executive Producer

Redbox fought but then agreed to the 28-day delay in 2010