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Academy Awards: Seth MacFarlane gets hosting advice from Billy Crystal

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:22 AM PST

Speaking to reporters Tuesday from the Dolby Theatre, where he'll host the 85th annual Oscar ceremony on Feb. 24, Seth MacFarlane was alternately confident and self-deprecating.

The Incredible Shrinking Man Reboot Moves Forward at MGM Studios

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 09:08 AM PST

The Incredible Shrinking Man remake moves forward at MGM

MGM Studios is moving forward on an updated version of the sci-fi classic The Incredible Shrinking Man, tapping author Richard Matheson and his son Richard Christian Matheson to write the screenplay adaptation.

Richard Matheson's original 1956 novel centers on a man who is exposed to radiation and insecticide, which causes him to shrink. The new story will be modernized to reflect the advancements in nanotechnology, described by the author as an "existential action movie." Here's what Richard Matheson had to say about the remake.

"My original story was a metaphor for how man's place in the world was diminishing. That still holds today, where all these advancements that are going to save us will be our undoing. It's one of those fantasy concepts that does not age."

MGM president Jonathan Glickman also released a brief statement regarding the project.

"The themes of The Incredible Shrinking Man continue to be relevant. And the Mathesons' cutting-edge ideas for the adaptation will make for a great film that will play all over the world."

Universal Pictures held the rights to the original book for decades, at one point bringing Eddie Murphy on board for a comedic version about a magician who shrinks due to a spell. When the rights lapsed, MGM moved to acquire the rights, although this version will not be a comedy.

Richard Matheson and Richard Christian Matheson will also serve as producers alongside Alan Gasmer. Richard Matheson is considered a legend in the sci-fi world, writing such beloved stories as I Am Legend and Duel, the adaptation of which was Steven Spielberg's first film. He also wrote the The Twilight Zone episode "Steel", which served as the basis for Real Steel.

The Incredible Shrinking Man was released February 22nd, 1957 and stars Grant Williams, Randy Stuart, April Kent, Paul Langton, Raymond Bailey, William Schallert, Frank J. Scannell, Helene Marshall. The film is directed by Jack Arnold.

Royals Angry Over Kate Middleton's Bikini Baby Bump Photos

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:07 AM PST

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The Royal family as lashed out at a magazine for invading their privacy - by publishing photos of a pregnant Kate Middleton vacationing in a bikini.

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ANT-MAN Has Some Competition, MGM Rebooting THE SHRINKING MAN

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 09:53 AM PST

In 1956, Richard Matheson's novel, The Shrinking Man, was published. A year later the book was adapted to film as The Incredible Shrinking Man, and again in 1981 for The Incredible Shrinking Woman. The 1957 film was directed by Jack Arnold, and starred Grant Williams. Fast forward to now, and MGM has acquired the rights to Richard Matheson's The Shrinking Man. What's most interesting is that Matheson (87 years-old) and his son, Richard Matheson Jr., will be writing the screenplay. While the film will receive a modern take, the tone will stay the same as the original - bleak. Richard Matheson is a legend in the science-fiction community as he contributed to Rod Serling's "The Twilight Zone," wrote the novel I Am Legend, and one of Steven Spielberg's most intense films, Duel. Describing the new iteration as "an existential action movie," the elder Matheson says, "My original story was a metaphor for how

Bryan Singer Confirms That X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Will Be Shot In 3D

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 09:44 AM PST

In a recent interview with Cinema Blend, Bryan Singer has confirmed that he will shoot X-Men: Days of Future Past in 3D. The director recently revealed that he had sought the advice of James Cameron in regards to making the time travel aspects of the sequel to Matthew Vaughn's X-Men: First Class work, but it now seems fair to say that the subject of 3D also more than likely came up. "I'll probably use some of the motion-capture technology for certain things [in Days of Future Past]. And of course the 3D technology. I'll be shooting native stereo on X-Men." As for that motion-capture technology (which Singer has familiarised himself with for Jack The Giant Slayer), there have been rumours of an all-CG mutant, but I would bet on it being used for the Sentinels. Are you looking forward to seeing the world of the X-Men in three dimensions? Be sure

Stanley Tucci Confirms Hayley Atwell’s Return For CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 09:08 AM PST

Under promotional duties for Jack the Giant Slayer, actor Stanley Tucci reminisced with Collider about his pivotal role in Marvel's Captain America: The First Avenger. Speaking on the Joe Johnston-directed film's strong love story, the actor started, "Oh, it does [have one]. And Hayley Atwell, who I just had dinner with last night, we've become good friends. I really love that. I really love the relationship between the two of them." After being pressed whether Marvel has asked him to reprise his Abraham Erskine role the upcoming sequel, The Winter Soldier, Tucci let slip that his First Avenger co-star will indeed return, even though she's said otherwise in previous interviews. "No, [the folks at Marvel] haven't, unfortunately. I'm really sad. I know that Hayley is going back to do a flashback scene, but I have not been asked." Atwell's return isn't too surprising considering the English actress said last

'Portlandia' clip: Movie theater artisan snacks at Cinetopia

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:16 AM PST

Would you like some arugula with that rustic popcorn? "Portlandia" has it covered.

'Storage Wars' businessman's death declared suicide

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:15 AM PST

Medical examiners determined Mark Balelo died after inhaling carbon monoxide and car exhaust fumes. His body was found Monday morning in a business warehouse in Simi Valley, Calif.

Danica Patrick Stars in a Driver’s Ed Video for Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Launch on Nintendo 3DS

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:00 AM PST

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Danica Patrick is back with all her new Sega friends.

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Oprah Joins Beyoncé at Mega-Documentary Premiere

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:02 AM PST

In case you missed it, Oprah is a big fan of Beyoncé! Not only did she sit down with the singer for a special one-on-one session for "Oprah's Next Chapter," she also hit the red carpet with the 32-year-old at her "Life is But a Dream" premiere in NYC.

The HBO documentary is the latest project for busy Bey, who recently performed at President Obama's inauguration and the Super Bowl.

Win It! ‘Flight’ on Blu-ray and DVD

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 11:02 AM PST

"Flight" centers on an airline pilot who saves a plane from crashing, but when an investigation ensues regarding malfunctions, it reveals something troubling about the man. The film stars Denzel Washington, nominated for a 2013 Best Actor Oscar for his performance.

"Extra" is giving a Blu-ray and DVD copy of "Flight" to 5 lucky friends.

Enter to win!

Man suspected of firing shotgun, killing dog in NE Denver identified

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 10:52 AM PST

A man who was disarmed and arrested in northeast Denver has been identified. Sean Christopher Watkins was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon by Denver police on suspicion of firing a weapon

Fox News has new contributor: Scott Brown, former Massachusetts senator

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 10:55 AM PST

The network says Brown will offer commentary across several programs, starting with Sean Hannity today.

AQUAMAN: Should a Movie Version Be Game of Thrones Meets Conan?

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 09:40 AM PST

Written by Vadakin It's not easy being Aquaman. For decades, he's been on the receiving end of innumerable jokes stemming from his co-starring role in the "classic" Super Friends series, and seemingly for good reason: On the surface, he is silly. He talks to fish and is only effective in the water, making him potentially useless in a Justice League film that takes place on dry land or in outer space. But while the perception may be that he's the freaky fish guy, anyone who has read his comic book exploits over the past twenty years or seen him in episodes of Superman: The Animated Series or Justice League, knows better. In fact, they view him as something of a badass. His deep-water physiology makes him super strong, just as it was once suggested that Krypton's dense gravity made Superman strong on Earth. And while talking to fish might seem lame, he's actually doing

EXCLUSIVE: Nicholas Sparks Talks Safe Haven

Posted: 12 Feb 2013 11:47 PM PST

Author Nicholas Sparks discusses his new adaptation Safe Haven

Author Nicholas Sparks takes us inside his latest adaptation Safe Haven, arriving in theaters on Valentine's Day

Since 1996, Nicholas Sparks has become a publishing sensation, authoring 16 widely-successful romance novels (and one non-fiction book), eight of which have been adapted into movies, including hits such as A Walk to Remember, The Notebook, Dear John, and last year's The Lucky One. The latest of those adaptations is director Lasse Hallstr&#246m's Safe Haven, opening in theaters, fittingly, on Valentine's Day. However, fans looking for another typical Nicholas Sparks-style romance will be in for a bit of a surprise with this hybrid of a tender love story and a gripping thriller.

The story centers on Katie (Julianne Hough), a troubled Boston woman who leaves town in a hurry, catching a southbound bus down the Atlantic coast before the police close in. Katie discovers the sleepy town of Southport, North Carolina, where she decides to make a fresh start, with the help of a local widower (Josh Duhamel) and a friendly neighbor (Cobie Smulders). However, just as Katie begins to forget her mysterious past, it comes back to haunt her. I was recently able to chat with Nicholas Sparks, who also serves as an executive producer on the adaptation, about his latest romantic tale, which is both set in and shot in the real-life town of Southport. Here's what he had to say.

I read that you wrote The Notebook in only six months, which is rather amazing to me. I was wondering if you could talk about how your writing process has evolved since then, and if there was something in particular that lead you to create this story?

Nicholas Sparks: The writing process has probably evolved less than you think. The novels still take five to six months to write. If there's any evolution, it's that they tend to be a little bit longer, and a little bit more complex, and yet, they're the same lessons I set out from the very beginning, to create characters who people will want to get to know. I focus heavily on voice, and tell an interesting story that makes it difficult to stop reading, or stop watching. I've had those lessons from the very beginning, and I've tried to keep those the same.

I was quite pleasantly surprised about the thriller aspects of this. Do you find yourself being more drawn to those aspects in general, or was there something about this story that made you want to add more of those elements?

Nicholas Sparks: I had done a danger element early on in my career, in a novel entitled The Guardian, which was never adapted into film. I had done it, and I had a big learning curve on doing it the first time, because the challenge with doing a romantic thriller is, the moment the thriller elements get too heavy, it overshadows the romantic elements. It's pacing, and timing, and unwinding the story. I had done that before, and I just thought it was a nice change. There are these threads of familiarity, but you want everything else to be different, to walk out of there saying, 'I love The Notebook, and Dear John, and Safe Haven,' even though they were all entirely different.

I read about your history in coming to North Carolina, and falling in love with these small communities. Does part of Katie's journey mirror your own, when you first moved to North Carolina?

Nicholas Sparks: Without question. I remember the first time I ever rolled into Southport. We were filming A Walk to Remember, and I went down there and I just walked around and thinking very clearly, 'I'm going to write a novel based here, one day.' It was this little jewel, literally, at the end of a road. You're like, 'How can this still be so small? Is there any prettier place in the whole wide world?' And yet, it is still small.

This is also your first film as an executive producer. After so many previous adaptations, was there anything specific that made you want to hop on as a producer this time around?

Nicholas Sparks: It's a natural evolution. I've been very involved with all of them, to be quite frank. It just wasn't credited, and it didn't really matter to me, because what I look for is just to make the highest quality film possible. It's a natural evolution to title me.

I've always found Julianne Hough to have this radiant quality on the screen. She's obviously beautiful, but there's this intangible thing about her when you see her on the screen.

Nicholas Sparks: Like a young Meg Ryan.

I have to imagine that was a big part of the draw for her to play Katie.

Nicholas Sparks: It was, it was. The other part was her natural chemistry with Josh (Duhamel), when they first got together, well before the film started getting made, when we were still making casting decisions. You're looking for chemistry, you're looking for someone who can light up on screen, and you're looking for someone who can act, and someone who can bring depth to the character. Julianne met all three, and it was a pretty clear choice that she was the one who was right for this role.

Lasse Hallstr&#246m also directed Dear John and I believe the Safe Haven book came after that film came out. Were you discussing this with him while you were working Dear John?

Nicholas Sparks: Working with Lasse is great, and what I knew he'd have to do in this particular film, and so did the other producers and the studio, that this was going to be a patient, grown-up love story, that evolves naturally, with as much passion as The Notebook, but played out differently. They're two wounded, guarded people when they meet, and when they finally fall for each other, you believe it was as real as it was in The Notebook as well. Lasse has a wonderful ability to draw out those kinds of performances from the actors and actresses in his films. He makes the world he creates seem authentic and believable.

That's one of the things I enjoyed, the pacing of the relationship. It moved forward at a more realistic pace. It seemed like a very realistic and natural progression of the relationship.

Nicholas Sparks: That's one of the reasons why it works so well. It feels very real, and the real way it feels, helps to draw the viewer in. These are characters they feel they could know, in a place they feel like they've been before, a small town. It just makes it all feel very real and, because it feels so real, you root for the characters, because they're going through some of the same things other people are. Different formats, but if you're Alex, the character played by Josh (Duhamel), he's someone with a big wound in his past, big regrets. He's living a life he never expected. This is very familiar to many, many people, and it's the same thing with her.

You actually shot in Southport, I believe. Since you said this is an undiscovered jewel before, I imagine they weren't terribly familiar with film crews and things like that. Can you talk about how the community responded to this project?

Nicholas Sparks: Oh, the community loved it. Southport is very near Wilmington, so it actually has quite a few good crews. Most of the crew would drive down from Wilmington where they live. Actually, they were filming Iron Man 3 at the same time we were filming. It is a great place to film movies, but the town itself was very welcoming. We had to do some things that were very inconvenient at times. For instance, when we were shooting fireworks, that is exciting, that is thrilling, but it goes all the way until 5 AM for two days in a row (Laughs). There are all these booms, and they're supposed to be on vacation for their summer getaway, and there are summer fireworks booming all night long. They were great. We were given keys to the city, and we supported a lot of local charities that benefit reading and some other charities that are important in that area.

I doubt you have any control over this, but would you prefer this to be marketed as a traditional Nicholas Sparks romance, and then have viewers be more surprised by the thriller elements like I was, or would you be more inclined to showcase some of these suspenseful elements in the marketing, to maybe draw in a different crowd?

Nicholas Sparks: You sound like you're in our marketing meetings for the past four months. It's a great question. I think, because we're opening on Valentine's Day, you go with the traditional way. I think it's going to get terrific word-of-mouth, and I think it's a film that, the more word-of-mouth gets out, the more guys will be going in anyway to see it.

Is there anything you can say about any upcoming adaptations? Is there a particular book of yours you'd like to see adapted next?

Nicholas Sparks: I think The Best of Me is on tap next, and hopefully, we'll begin filming that within the next three months or so. Then, there's one I can't talk about that will probably start filming in the next few months. Then I have another novel that is going to be offered to Hollywood in the next month or so. There's always something going on.

What would you like to say to any fans of yours, and even viewers who might not be as inclined to see this about why they should give Safe Haven a chance?

Nicholas Sparks: If you think you know what to expect in Safe Haven, you're probably right, and you're exactly wrong.

That's a perfect way to put it. That's my time. Thanks so much.

Nicholas Sparks: Thank you very much.

Nicholas Sparks' adaptation Safe Haven debuts in theaters nationwide February 14.

Safe Haven comes to theaters February 14th, 2013 and stars Julianne Hough, Cobie Smulders, Josh Duhamel, David Lyons, Mimi Kirkland, Noah Lomax, Lauren York, Jasper Grey. The film is directed by Lasse Hallström.

EXCLUSIVE: Julianne Hough Talks Safe Haven

Posted: 12 Feb 2013 08:48 PM PST

Julianne Hough discusses Safe Haven

Actress Julianne Hough discusses her role in the Nicholas Sparks adaptation Safe Haven, opening in theaters February 14

Julianne Hough's wide-ranging talents were first put on display as a dancer in shows like Show Me the Money and the ABC reality juggernaut Dancing with the Stars. It wasn't long before the silver screen came calling, as she landed roles in music-themed projects Burlesque, Footloose, and Rock of Ages. Julianne Hough's new drama Safe Haven gives fans both a glimpse at her dramatic acting chops, and a Nicholas Sparks adaptation that isn't just a straight-up romance.

The actress portrays Katie, a troubled young woman who flees from Boston to start fresh in a peaceful North Carolina town. When she finally starts to let her guard down, and gets closer with a local shopkeeper (Josh Duhamel), her dangerous past comes back to haunt her. I recently had the chance to speak with this radiant actress over the phone about her role in this romance/thriller hybrid, arriving in theaters February 14.

Here's what she had to say.

Were you always actively looking for more dramatic roles like this? Or did this just come along at the right time for you?

Julianne Hough: I was actively pursuing things that weren't musical, even before I shot Footloose and Rock of Ages. It's timing, I think. It's what people want to see you in. I think it's stepping outside of the box of who you are and who your fans know you as. it all came together that way. But also, you can never tell what your next project is going to be, how you're going to feel about something. This one came along, and I didn't even know it was a Nicholas Sparks book until after I read the script. You can kind of feel the elements of what he brings to it, but there was such a sense of danger, and a bit more of a mature and dark side to the story. I was just really drawn to the story and the character and I was excited that (director) Lasse Hallstr&#246m was attached. I knew that whatever project I would do next, I just wanted to work with a really amazing director and grow as an actress, regardless of how well a movie does or not. This is just kind of like icing on the cake, for all of the other reasons.

It's interesting that you didn't know this was a Nicholas Sparks adaptation. When I saw it, I didn't expect a Nicholas Sparks adaptation to open like that. It was a very pleasant surprise, but it kind of threw me. It was great to see those other levels, aside from the romance that you expect. It was great to watch.

Julianne Hough: Well, thank you. Yeah, I think that's what we're looking for. That sort of familiarity is great to have in this movie of romance and love and being swept up, but it's fun to have a different take on it, and experiment with different things and push the audience's intelligence, to have this thriller element but still have the same emotion and draw to the love story.

I was talking with Lasse and Nicholas before about how realistic Katie and Alex's relationship was. It didn't hit these certain beats you see in movies, and I almost thought, for a bit, that it was dragging out, but then I realized it was just a more realistic take. Was that one of the draws as well, how this relationship unfolds?

Julianne Hough: Yeah. You know what I loved so much about this movie? It feels like an old-fashioned movie. We're not shoving the romance down somebody's throat, waiting for the next thing to happen. It's a very patient movie. It's all about the realness. It's not about first love, and the romance that comes with it. It's about figuring out if this is the right thing for Katie to open up to Alex and jeopardize him and his family's safety. Is this going to be weird for his children, to have another woman in his life? These are things that happen in real life, and it takes years, sometimes, for people to move past that. In the final cut of the movie, they actually moved the love scene up, after the second date. I'm like, 'Oh, she's a little hussy.' But it works. It definitely has a slow, real pace to the movie, rather than an in-your-face movie moment.

I was really impressed with the child actors, Mimi (Kirkland) and Noah (Lomax) as Lexie and Josh. These kids really knocked it out of the park. I also heard you all had a couple of weeks together in the actual town to get to know each other. Can you talk about the process of meeting these kids and working with them?

Julianne Hough: I'm just born to be a mom. That's what I've wanted my whole life. Being around kids is super easy for me. I have 17 nieces and nephews. I love being around kids. It helps when they're as nice, and fun, and unbelievably charming as these two were. We were having so much fun, going to the beach, playing games on set. The joy that happens to me when Mimi runs up to me after I haven't seen her for one night, she runs up and straddles me and says 'I missed you,' nothing is better than that. They were amazing, and Lasse is so good with kids. He brings out those magical, behavioral moments. They were so cute. That scene where we first meet and she asks, 'You're going to paint the floor?' that was one of her first days and she had everything mapped out, how she was going to say her lines. We get in there and Lasse goes, 'OK, forget about the script. Say whatever you want.' She was like, 'Really?' It makes you realize that acting is play time, make believe, and you just get to do it for fun. As kids, that was just so liberating for them. For us, it was like, 'Oh, crap. This is scary' (Laughs).

This may sound odd to ask if it was 'fun' to act so terrified in those darker scenes, but did you relish that chance to show that other side of this tormented housewife?

Julianne Hough: Absolutely. Taking away the actual emotional side, the physical side was fun for me. They had people there to do some of the more physical work, but I'm like, 'No, I'm a dancer. I know how to fall. I know how to do choreography. Let me do it. This is fun for me.' I did do all my own stunt work. The emotional side wasn't about how hard it was, it was more about the pressure of responsibility I had to make sure it was as believable and as honest as I could make it. Unfortunately, this is a big issue that happens today, and, for people who are watching it, how bad their situation may be or how not so bad it may be, to be able to relate to it and know at the end of the day that everyone deserves to be happy and have a second chance, that was the goal for me. The hardest part for me on this movie was playing a character who is guarded, who doesn't allow anybody in, and is very mysterious. How do you play that, but still be interesting and make the guy fall in love with you? That's a hard thing to play. It was finding those little moments where she breaks a little bit, and you can see her heart and her soul.

Can you talk a bit about shooting in Southport? I know this was a city Nicholas was always familiar with and he always wanted to set a novel in. There are so many movies that are shot for something else, it's shot in New Orleans but set in Los Angeles. It's cool to see a movie actually going to the town that the author envisioned it in.

Julianne Hough: Exactly. For us, when you're auditioning for things, it's the worst. It sucks. You go in, and you're in this little room with carpet on the floor and you're having to do things that are just so uncomfortable that aren't in that setting. When you go to shoot this movie, and you're in Southport, they literally built the general store where the general store was years ago. It's kind of magical, because you feel like you're from the town and you get to experience it with the people there. It was wonderful.

I was wondering if there's anything you can say about the Untitled Diablo Cody Project. Was there a title they were kicking around when they were shooting that? Is there anything you can say about the character you play?

Julianne Hough: Yeah. I haven't seen the movie yet, but it was a really hard balance for me. It was nothing like this movie. This movie, she's a lot more mature. Lamb, who I play, she's 21 and kind of a know-it-all, but, at the same time, she's very, very naive. She's almost like a 15-year-old child, experiencing things for the first time. It was a tough thing to do, playing a burn survivor who was burned over two-thirds of her body from a plane accident. That changes your outside appearance, and it changes your soul. That affects how people treat you, and how you treat yourself, and finding out who you are is forced upon you because of that. It's definitely a different directing and writing style as well. Diablo (Cody)'s writing style is very particular. Then to come to this movie and have it pretty much be whatever we wanted (Laughs), it was very different, but they were both challenging in different ways.

Was there a lot of makeup work you had to go through for the burns?

Julianne Hough: I did, yeah. My character is a Christian evangelist, so I had the long skirt and a lot of clothing, but I also had compression garments on, which burn survivors wear. You could see a little bit on my face and my neck, that I went through every single day, but certain shots had more. It was pretty crazy.

Is there anything you're working on now you can talk about?

Julianne Hough: Yeah. I'm attached to a movie called Time and a Half. Ol Parker, who directed Now Is Good and he wrote The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, he's directing and doing rewrites on the script. We're just trying to figure out the cast right now. I'm working on a couple of other things, on the production side of things. Just keeping busy.

Finally, what would you say to guys to get them to check it out? For myself, this was completely not what I expected, so what would you say to the guys out there who might be on the fence to get them to go see it?

Julianne Hough: For guys, I would just say it's not your typical sappy and heartfelt movie. It has a suspense and thriller element that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's not about first love, it's about second chances.

Excellent. That's my time. Thanks so much, Julianne. It was great talking to you again.

Julianne Hough: Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

Julianne Hough's Safe Haven debuts in theaters nationwide on Valentine's Day, February 14.

Safe Haven comes to theaters February 14th, 2013 and stars Julianne Hough, Cobie Smulders, Josh Duhamel, David Lyons, Mimi Kirkland, Noah Lomax, Lauren York, Jasper Grey. The film is directed by Lasse Hallström.

Jessica Alba: 'I Thought I Was Having A Stroke'

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 10:29 AM PST

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Jessica Alba was rushed to a hospital in the middle of the night last week over fears she had suffered a stroke. The Machete actress was at home with her husband Cash Warren when she lost feeling...

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Baby News Report: Steve Martin is a Dad?

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 10:07 AM PST

Comic actor Steve Martin has become a father for the first time at age 67! He and wife Anne Stringfield welcomed their first child, says Page Six.

The two were spotted in L.A. with their baby, who was born in December (the sex is unknown). An insider told Page Six, "They've had a baby, and how they kept it a secret nobody knows… Steve's very private."

Pilot Season: Dylan McDermott to Star Opposite Toni Collette in CBS' Hostages

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 09:56 AM PST

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Dylan McDermott has joined the cast of CBS' political thriller Hostages, TVGuide.com has learned.

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Inside the Scheduling Wars: Why TV Lineups Still Matter

Posted: 13 Feb 2013 09:51 AM PST

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The second-season return of Smash on Feb. 5 was always going to be a tough sell. But ABC's decision to schedule a last-minute special Tuesday-night edition of The Bachelor against it helped to crush NBC's musical drama, which attracted just 4.5 million viewers. Meanwhile, Sean Lowe and his roses brought in 7.9 million.

In this age of time-shifted and on-demand viewing, TV network scheduling seems like an antiquated idea. Yet as the networks fight over smaller pieces of the Nielsen ratings pie, scheduling — and the strategy behind how and when programs run — continues to play a critical role.

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