Topic: Movie Stars

Fearless Oscar Predictions

The Academy Awards will be handed out on Sunday night, and for many people, this is their Super Bowl. The hype and speculation, even in a year that's signaled major change for Hollywood, have been immense. One voice we haven't ...READ»

Can Mel Gibson Bounce Back?

In Hollywood, a filmmaker's next movie is often only as good as his personal brand.READ»

Lights, Camera, Recovery!

A Spy in the House of WorkREAD»

Fashion Trends in Jewelry Inspired by Celebrities

Whether they intend to or not, celebrities make a statement when they walk the red carpet. After any awards gala, magazines will showcase the best and worse dressed stars. Designers will quickly copy the couture gowns and styles ...READ»

Advertising Abroad and Now at Home

Did you see Natalie Portman in that one advertisement for Lux shampoo? The one where she wielded a sword and her hair flew in the wind so fast it could slice an opponent as well? Or the one with Brad Pitt in a mobile phone commercial? ...READ»

The Earning Power of Star Power

The New York Times today examined the effect of big-name movie stars on the box office success of their films. The question was inspired by Paramount Pictures’ decision last week to cut ties with that high-earning, bad publicity ...READ»

Classy Brazilian Bikinis

We will examine a little of the history behind the origins of the Brazilian Bikini as well as the evolution of this swimsuit into the modern day Resort Wear Brazilian Bikini. READ»

Tropic Thunder is a Lightning Rod of Controversy

The storm of controversy surrounding faux-Vietnam War film, Tropic Thunder, emerged late last week when disability advocacy groups began protesting the comedy's portrayal of the intellectually disabled. But the movie's premise, about ...READ»

Crowds: Not As Smart When It Comes to Hollyweird

So I think commenter Richard E. Smallman summed it up in the comments to my last post, when he wrote, "Well Dumbass, u got 1 right.Better luck next year if u still have a job." (Of course, my corporate overlords have seen fit to cut ...READ»

The Real Star Power At Davos

Last night, I went to a reception hosted by the Burda media group of Germany. The room at the Steigenberger Belvedere, the hotel where the real masters of the universe stay in Davos, was crowded with corporate luminaries like Michael ...READ»

He's Just Not That Into You

Fri, February 6 See He's Just Not That Into You How do you turn a best-selling self-help book for women into a move? Focus on feelings! "The film lives or dies on my ability to make that emotional content come to the surface," says ...READ»

Celluloid Shooters

Lessons from Hollywood's most notorious gamblersREAD»

How Can Your Cup Be Filled If It Is Already Full?

Yesterday evening my wife and I discovered an Asian boutique store in our mall and grabbed a copy of the Chinese Uncut version of 'The Forbidden Kingdom' starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li (I collect Hong Kong movies and have over 45 ...READ»

Tim Burton's Beautiful Reboot of 'Alice in Wonderland'

Unveiling the first production stills of the fantasy master's next movie.READ»

What Are You Watching on Meagan Good?

Actress Meagan Good brings Hollywood to the internet... more.READ»

Celebrities Rock the Vote...Do We Still Listen?

The idea of comparing Barack Obama to Paris Hilton may be preposterous, but the Democratic Candidate's status as a full-fledged cultural icon is undeniable. While Che Guevara used to be the most likely political figure to end up on an ...READ»

Green and Gold

On Friday, I blogged about the celebrity initiative to be more environmentally conscious (or maybe just be part of the trend) by arriving at the Academy Awards via a fuel-efficient vehicle. But apparently that wasn't the only way the ...READ»

My Favorite Bookmarks - Mark Roesler

Picks from the CEO of CMG Worldwide.READ»

Michael Ovitz

Hollywood talent agencies never functioned the same after Ovitz sunk in his teeth. Now crunching the industry for the second time, the titan of talent intends to surpass his own reputation.READ»

IPOD instead of AAPL?

Watching the Oscars here, and the best line of the night so far didn't come from Chris Rock, but from Robin Williams, before announcing the winner for the best animated feature. Although "The Incredibles" did go on to win the award, ...READ»

Biggest Indie Films of All Time

Indie films are notoriously risky investments, but when the stars align, they pay out big. These are the three biggest indie films of all time.READ»

• IndieVest Attracts Indie-Film Investors With Reduced-Risk Model

Apocalypto: Gibson's Saving Grace

There was an article in the New York Times this morning about Mel Gibson's Mayan epic, Apocalypto. The writer, Sharon Waxman, discussed some early praise for the film, alongside Hollywood criticism for the actor/director/producer's ...READ»

The Celebrity Cell

Uh-oh. Is Jessica Simpson living in your brain? Researchers now know why we remember celebrity-filled ads. But do they work?READ»

French cuff shirt: a false impression

French cuff shirts are considered more formal, for dressing up and are the ideal business wear (particularly with the use of high quality cufflinks). However, one major false impression is that a French cuff shirt cannot be worn with ...READ»

The Affleck Rule

On Nightline last night, they had a mini-documentary about Ben Affleck visiting the Congo and sharing stories of what he saw in the conflict-torn country. As I watched his sunburned face, as he tearfully described atrocities he ...READ»