The force is strong with "Star Wars" fans. So strong, in fact, that internet traffic all over the world was measurably affected this week. The Guardian reports that traffic was up to 10.9 percent down in some countries in the wake of first screenings of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." Read More »
In a completely unheard-of move, the Broadcast Film Critics Association, which produces the Critics' Choice Awards, is voting to add "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" to its list of nominees for Best Picture. Nominations were announced Dec. 14, well before critics saw the latest film in the "Star Wars" franchise. Read More »
It's been a big year for former star of The Hills, Audrina Patridge. The reality show starlet and current host of NBC's late night travel show, 1st Look, announced her engagement to longtime boyfriend (now fiancé) Corey Bohan back in November, and now she just revealed she's pregnant! Read More »
Fans of Emma Roberts may want to be sure to catch all of her upcoming projects, because the 'Scream Queens' star is considering quitting acting sometime soon. For her January 2016 cover of 'Allure,' the actress (and niece of Julia Roberts) told the magazine that in the near future she "might not want to be in front of the camera." Read More »
The Revenant star Leonardo DiCaprio is finally speaking out about the rumors that his character in the film gets raped by a bear, calling the rumors "absurd," among other things. DiCaprio attended the Wednesday premiere of the awards-buzzy film, where he discussed his thoughts and initial reaction to the rumors. Read More »
If you were one of the many people underwhelmed by the first 'Star Trek Beyond' trailer earlier this week, you're not alone. Screenwriter and star of the film, Simon Pegg, told 'HeyUGuys' at the European premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' that he "didn't love" the new trailer either and that there is much "more to the film" than that. Read More »
Quentin Tarantino is "f---ing pissed off" at Disney over "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," and he wants the studio to hear him loud and clear. The "Hateful Eight" director went on Howard Stern's radio show Wednesday to slam the studio for bumping his film out of its slot at Los Angeles' Cinerama Dome. Read More »
Cinema chains throughout the U.S. are on high alert for the weekend following the Paris and San Bernardino attacks. With record numbers expected at theaters this weekend for the release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," many theaters are upping their security and putting restrictions on costumes and toy weapons. Read More »
What do internet trolls, spoiler jihadi and Stephen Colbert all have in common? They're all trying to spoil Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Or are they? Star Wars mega fan Stephen Colbert debuted what he calls "spoiler spoilers" on his Twitter feed during Wednesday's Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and is asking fans to join him. Read More »
Earlier this morning, search engine giant Google released its annual list of most searched terms in 2015, giving us all a glimpse into the collective minds of people everywhere. This year people were taken by Lamar Odom's story, the Ashley Madison scandal, Donald Trump and more. Read More »
First reviews for soon-to-be mega blockbuster Star Wars: The Force Awakens have landed, and the results are overwhelmingly positive. But are they good enough to gain the attention of the Academy and garner some Oscar nods come Jan. 14? One awards expert seems to think so. Read More »
Chalk this one up to the (short) list of things we never thought we'd hear Quentin Tarantino say: he likes romantic comedies! The famously quirky director of the upcoming film The Hateful Eight sat down with Stephen Colbert to talk his "guilty pleasure," which film makes him cry, and more. Read More »
Despite being a Hollywood icon and fan favorite, Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence is convinced that her directors hate her. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the starlet dishes about her theory and which of her famous pals she would most like to karaoke with. Read More »