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

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 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 photographs of actors and actresses from television programs and motion pictures as of August 8, 2014 such as actor Robert Downey Jr. of the film "Avengers: Age of Ultron," actress Maisie Williams of the television show "Game of Thrones," and actress Kate Blanchett of the film "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies." Details of the actors' work on various projects are presented.

The article discusses the work of actor Andy Serkis as of July 2014. Topics include his expertise in performance-capture, his co-founding of the London, England-based digital studio The Imaginarium, and his hopes of directing film version of Rudyard Kipling's book "The Jungle Book." His roles in the motion pictures "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," "Lord of the Rings," and "Star Wars: Episode VII" are discussed.

The article presents an interview with actors Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum as of June 2014, with a focus on their performances in the film "22 Jump Street," which is a sequel to the film "21 Jump Street." Topics include Tatum and Hill's friendship; the process of creating a film sequel; and the process of shooting the film's spring break scenes in Puerto Rico. Physical comedy, action films, and film stunts are also discussed. A brief discussion of Hill's apologies for homophobic comments he made at a paparazzi is also presented.

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.

The article discusses the personal life, career, and business ventures of actress Jessica Alba as of May 30, 2014. Topics include her role as the character Nancy Callahan in the sequel motion picture "Frank Miller's Sin City: A Dame to Kill For," being referred to as a sex symbol and becoming comfortable with her own sexuality, and her marriage to producer Cash Warren, with whom she has two daughters. Alba's role as the co-founder and president of the the Honest Company, an environmentally-friendly baby and household products manufacturer, is discussed.

The article discusses the role of fraternities and sororities in films and mentions motion pictures which portray these Greek societies' traditions. Topics include the film "Neighbors" out May 9, 2014, the film "National Lampoon's Animal House," the film "Old School," and the depiction of sex, drugs, and alcohol in these films.

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 focuses on film director Peter Jackson and his recreation of the battle scene in the film "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies." Topics include his use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) in the film, his work as director of the previous "Lord of the Rings" film series, and how he planned the battle.

The article presents a conversation with artist Drew Struzan regarding his career painting movie posters and other artwork for classic motion pictures as of July 2014. Topics include his first film poster commissioned by director George Lucas for the film "Star Wars," Struzan's modeling as actor Harrison Ford in a poster for the film "Indiana Jones," and his use of colored pencils and airbrushed acrylic paints to easily make changes to proofs such as his poster for the film "Hook."

The article presents information and images on the digital transformation of actor Andy Serkis and actress Judy Greer with the use of velcro and spandex motion-capture bodysuits for the creation of the film "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes."

The article presents an interview with screenwriter and film director Mel Brooks regarding the 40th anniversary of his comedy "Blazing Saddles" as of May 9, 2014. He discusses actor Richard Pryor's contributions in writing the film's script, the film's status as the epitome of his satire, and the honoring of the film by the U.S. Library of Congress.

The article presents a diagram of the domestic U.S. grosses of various types of sports films made since 1980, as well as the top-grossing movies in each sport, with boxing films such as "Rocky IV"; football films such as "The Blind Side"; and baseball films such as "A League of Their Own."

The article previews the film "Think Like a Man Too," directed by Tim Story and starring Regina Hall and Taraji P. Henson.

An interview with actor James Franco is presented in which he answers questions about his role in the film "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," the 2005 film "The Ape," and the original "Planet of the Apes" film starring Charlton Heston.

Quentin Tarantino finally responded to the growing calls for boycotts of his films, which were ignited when The Hateful Eight director spoke at an... [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Who wouldn’t love Ari Gold, that screaming, tantrum-throwing, vaguely racist, sexist, classist, fill-in-the-blank-ist agent played by Jeremy Piven... [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The Hollywood Hills loom like gentle giants behind us, cutting a silhouette against a sky the color of a robin’s egg. The sun hangs low like a... [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Will Ferrell will star in the latest film from Lasse Hallström, director of such Oscar-nominated spoonfuls of syrup as My Life as a Dog, The Cider... [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The crime took place on a winter’s night. The perpetrator: any one of a small group of men, all intimates of the victim. The murder weapon: the... [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A little over a week after he tweeted our first glimpse at Hot Topic Joker in the upcoming Suicide Squad, director David Ayer has introduced us to... [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

STARRING Chiwetel Ejiofor, Margot Robbie, Chris PineDIRECTED BY Craig ZobelNOT YET RATEDRELEASE DATE August TBD... [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

When Warner Bros.’ multi-stage release strategy for the official teaser of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was foiled Thursday by a Brazilian... [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Two days after it was announced that Michelle MacLaren—known best for her work on Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead and Better Call Saul, and as one... [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

STARRING Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara, Levi MillerDIRECTED BY Joe WrightNOT YET RATEDRELEASE DATE July 24... [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

STARRING Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Rebecca FergusonDIRECTED BY Christopher McQuarrieNOT YET RATEDRELEASE DATE July 31... [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

STARRING Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson, Jason SudeikisDIRECTED BY Jared HessNOT YET RATEDRELEASE DATE August 7... [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

STARRING Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried, Morgan FreemanDIRECTED BY Seth MacFarlaneRATED RRELEASE DATE June 26... [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

That too-small suit. That candy-wrapper bow tie. That nasal bray. It can mean only one thing: Pee-wee Herman is back. ... [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article presents the resume and professional profile of film director Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Topics include his direction of the film "Birdman," his work as a radio host in Mexico, and his work as a composer for Mexican films. Information is provided on the original television series he developed while in Mexico "Detrás del Dinero."

An interview with comedian Kevin Hart and actor Josh Gad is presented. Topics include their roles in the film "The Wedding Ringer," their friendship and working relationship, and Gad's role in the film "Frozen." Information is provided on what the actors did during their film shoot and making friends in the entertainment industry.