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Leslie Nielsen dies at 84; serious actor became a comic star
David Lynch plotting 'modern blues' album, drops digital single
Nick Cave's master plan
Broadway's 'Spider-Man' musical begins previews on a shaky note
Irvin Kershner, director of 'Empire Strikes Back,' 'Never Say Never Again,' 'Robocop 2' dies
It's almost December. Who's leading the Oscar charge?
Box office: 'Tangled' feasts as 'Burlesque,' 'Faster,' 'Love & Other Drugs' fight for leftovers
'The King's Speech' enjoys regal opening in four theaters
Classic Hollywood: Nancy Olson Livingston
Barbara Walters' 'Fascinating People' spotlights Sarah Palin, LeBron James, Kate Middleton

Leslie Nielsen dies at 84; serious actor became a comic star

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 12:00 AM PST

The Canada native, who seemed perfectly cast as a handsome leading man when he came to Hollywood in the 1950s, had career-changing roles in the 'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun' comedies.

The Canada native, who seemed perfectly cast as a handsome leading man when he came to Hollywood in the 1950s, had career-changing roles in the 'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun' comedies.

David Lynch plotting 'modern blues' album, drops digital single

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 07:52 AM PST

Those awaiting David Lynch to shoot a proper, full-length follow-up to his 2006 film, "Inland Empire," will have to be patient. Right now, the experimental auteur is focusing on his music.

Nick Cave's master plan

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 12:00 AM PST

The multilevel performer, who's channeled his creativity into music, novels and more, discusses his latest band plus the question of faith.

The multilevel performer, who's channeled his creativity into music, novels and more, discusses his latest band plus the question of faith.

Broadway's 'Spider-Man' musical begins previews on a shaky note

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 09:28 AM PST

According to reports in the New York media, the first performance was marred by a number of technical mishaps.

Irvin Kershner, director of 'Empire Strikes Back,' 'Never Say Never Again,' 'Robocop 2' dies

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 09:21 AM PST

Irvin Kershner, who directed the Star Wars sequel "The Empire Strikes Back," the James Bond film "Never Say Never Again" and "Robocop 2" — has died at age 87.

It's almost December. Who's leading the Oscar charge?

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 08:49 AM PST

As we enter the final month of 2010, two very large contenders have yet to show themselves.

Box office: 'Tangled' feasts as 'Burlesque,' 'Faster,' 'Love & Other Drugs' fight for leftovers

Posted: 28 Nov 2010 10:40 AM PST

Disney Animation's six-years-in-the-making movie based on "Rapunzel," opened to a strong $69 million over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend.

Disney Animation's six-years-in-the-making movie based on "Rapunzel," opened to a strong $69 million over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend.

'The King's Speech' enjoys regal opening in four theaters

Posted: 28 Nov 2010 10:24 AM PST

The historical drama about Britain's King George VI brought in a total of $349,791 from two locations in Los Angeles and two in New York.

The historical drama about Britain's King George VI brought in a total of $349,791 from two locations in Los Angeles and two in New York.

Classic Hollywood: Nancy Olson Livingston

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 12:00 AM PST

The 'Sunset Blvd.' actress prefers family life over being a movie star, but a recent guest spot on 'Big Love' shows that she maintains a certain shine.

The 'Sunset Blvd.' actress prefers family life over being a movie star, but a recent guest spot on 'Big Love' shows that she maintains a certain shine.