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Sometimes, actual people and the events surrounding them make for the best stories. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

IN HIS 2014 TRACK 'TRAP BACK,' HIP-HOP artist 2 Chainz put a little-known footwear brand on the map when he dropped the verse 'You know I'm rocking Buscemis, and I'm [...]

The article presents casting alternatives of now-iconic film roles and the stories behind their possibility. Topics include actor Al Pacino as Han Solo in the Star Wars films, actor Tom Selleck as Indiana Jones in the film "Raiders of the Lost Ark," and actress Sarah Michelle Gellar as Cher in the film "Clueless."

The article presents a conversation with actors Barry Bostwick, Patricia Quinn, Tim Curry, Meat Loaf, and Susan Sarandon regarding their roles in Richard O'Brien's 1975 motion picture "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Topics include the film's start as a stage production in London, England and later Los Angeles, California, the filming of the movie at Bray Studios and Oakley Court in Great Britain amid tight schedules and cold temperatures, and limitations of the film's budget.

The article presents an interview with actors James Caan and Kathy Bates regarding their roles in William Goldman's 1990 motion picture adaptation of Stephen King's novel "Misery," directed by Rob Reiner. Topics include the challenges of filming some of the film's scenes in which Bates' character physically hurts Caan's character, King's attendance of the film's screening, and their souvenirs from the film's set.

The article presents celebrity news briefs as of July 13, 2015. The daughter of politician Sarah Palin, Bristol Palin, has announced she is pregnant with her second child and that her engagement to former U.S. Marine Dakota Meyer has been called off. Actors Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill are filming "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." Actress Cameron Diaz and musician Benji Madden are enjoying marriage.

The article focuses on the film "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," directed by Zack Snyder. The author discusses the films being created by entertainment company Warner Bros. featuring superheroes from comic book company DC Comics, including "Suicide Squad," "Wonder Woman," and "Justice League," Snyder's first Superman film "Man of Steel," and the popularity of comic book films. The portrayal of Batman by actor Ben Affleck, Superman by actor Henry Cavill, and Wonder Woman by actress Gal Gadot are also explored.

The article focuses on the film "Ted 2," directed by American comedian Seth MacFarlane and starring MacFarlane as the voice of the title character teddy bear. Topics include the financial success of the first "Ted" film, MacFarlane's creation of the animated television series "Family Guy," and the role of actor Mark Wahlberg in the sequel. An interview is also presented with MacFarlane, in character as Ted, in which he discusses his relationship with Wahlberg's character John Bennett, football quarterback for the New England Patriots Tom Brady, and his morning routine.

The article analyzes the film "Entourage," directed by Doug Ellin and based on the television series of the same name starring Adrian Grenier, Jeremy Piven, and Kevin Dillon. It discusses how the film and television series depict the theme of celebrity as well as the motion picture industry. Particular attention is given to Piven's portrayal of talent agent and film producer Ari Gold.

The article discusses the western motion picture "The Hateful Eight," directed by Quentin Tarantino. Topics include the lead roles of actors such as Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Samuel L. Jackson in the film, a leak of the first draft of Tarantino's script, of which only six individuals had access to, on the Internet in January 2014, and Tarantino's decision to type out the film's script on a 1987 Smith Corona word processor and film the movie with 70mm cameras last used on CinemaScope films such as "Ben-Hur."

An obituary for actor Leonard Nimoy is presented.

The article discusses the Academy Award nominations for the category of Best Actor. Topics include details on actor Michael Keaton's role in the film "Birdman," details on actor Eddie Redmayne's performance in the film "The Theory of Everything," and details on actor Bradley Cooper's performance in the movie "American Sniper."

The article presents information on the 2015 Oscar nominations for the categories of Best Picture and Best Director. Topics include details on the film "Boyhood" and the movie's director Richard Linklater, details on the film "Birdman" and the motion picture's director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, details on the film "The Theory Of Everything" about theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, details on the film "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and its director Wes Anderson, and details on the film "The Imitation Game" and the film's director Morten Tyldum.

The article presents an interview with actors Adam DeVine, Blake Anderson, and Anders Holm of the television (TV) show "Workaholics." Topics discussed include details on the comedians' role in creating videos on the video-sharing website YouTube before the creation of their show, details on their collaboration with actor Seth Rogen to create a film, and mention of the actors' other projects.

The article discusses the Academy Award nominees for Best Supporting Actress. Topics include details on actress Patricia Arquette's performance in the film "Boyhood," details on actress Emma Stone's performance in the film "Birdman," and details on actress Meryl Streep's performance in the movie "Into the Woods."

The article offers a list of the best fiction books of 2014, which includes "Station Eleven," by Emily St. John Mandel, "Redeployment," by Phil Klay, and "Fourth of July Creek," by Smith Henderson.

The article presents an obituary for motion picture director and comedian Mike Nichols, including details regarding his versatility in both theater and motion pictures and his ability to meld both drama and comedy in films such as "Working Girl," "Silkwood," and "The Graduate."

The article presents an excerpt from the book "Watch Me," by Anjelica Huston, which focuses on her seventeen-year relationship with Jack Nicholson.

The article presents an interview with actors Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman. Topics include their work together as the characters Clara and the Doctor on the television (TV) program "Dr. Who," their scenes filmed in the TARDIS time machine or spacecraft, and the costume for Capaldi's character in the show.

The article focuses on actress Margot Robbie. Topics include her role in the films "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "Focus," how she obtained her first roles in the entertainment industry, and her experience growing up in Australia. Information is provided on her relocation to London, England and her role in the films "The Taliban Shuffle," "Tarzan," and "Suicide Squad."

The article discusses the women's rights debate between authors Gore Vidal and Norman Mailer, which was televised on the program "The Dick Cavett Show" in 1971 and is highlighted in co-directors Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi's documentary film "The 50 Year Argument." Topics include the periodical "The New York Review of Books," Mailer's demeaning portrayal of women in his writings and his stabbing of his wife, and Vidal's public comparison of Mailer with the murderer Charles Manson.

An interview is presented with actor Chris Pratt in which he discusses his personality, his fame, and the end of his television series "Parks and Recreation."

The article presents several debates regarding motion pictures. Topics include which teen comedy is better, "Clueless" or "Mean Girls," which films are more rewarding, films created by major Hollywood studios or films created by independent producers, and the which science fiction series is better,"Star Trek" or "Star Wars."

The article focuses on accomplished older actors who are still working in the motion picture industry. The author discusses the success of the film "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, the television show "Grace and Frankie," starring Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, and the film "I'll See You in My Dreams," starring Blythe Danner.

The article presents fictional scenarios regarding the activities of the children in the Draper family, from the television show "Mad Men," in the year 2015.

The article presents several lead characters from director Quentin Tarantino's motion picture "The Hateful Eight," including actor Kurt Russell as John Ruth, actor Samuel L. Jackson as Major Marquis Warren, and actress Jennifer Jason Leigh as Daisy Domergue.

The article presents an interview with comedians Zach Galifianakis and Kristen Wiig. Topics include their roles in the the motion picture "Masterminds" directed by Jared Heiss, the 1990's-inspired costumes worn in the film, and Wiig's work with comedian Melissa McCarthy in the motion picture "Ghostbusters."

The article discusses the episodes of the television (TV) show "Mad Men" that the periodical's editors have chosen as their favorites with comments from Jon Hamm who plays the character Don Draper. Topics include the theme of nostalgia in the "The Wheel," the juxtaposition of happiness with a character's suicide in the "The Strategy," and messages about women in the 1960s and the advertising industry in "The Other Woman."

The article discusses the selection of actor Jesse Eisenberg to portray the villain character Lex Luther in the motion picture "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice," directed by Zack Snyder and due out March 25, 2016. A timeline is presented of the actors that have played the role of the character Lex Luther.

The article presents a list of the top ten best moments of the "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy and "The Hobbit" film trilogy, which includes the Council of Elrond, the fall of Isengard, and the final scene in "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."

The article offers a list of the best nonfiction books of 2014, which includes "Blood Will Out," by Walter Kirn, "The Secret Story of Wonder Woman," by Jill Lepore, and "Thirteen Days in September," by Lawrence Wright.