Nicolas Cage: The ‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’ Interview
Oscar-winner opines on reprising role as ghoulish Marvel comics character
2012-03-06
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Here, he talks about reprising the title role of the “Ghost Rider,” aka Johnny Blaze, in “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance,” the sequel to the original adaptation of the Marvel Comics series about a motorcycle stuntman who sells his soul to the devil in order to transform into a superhuman vigilante. Read the complete article
Film Review: 'Heist -- Who Stole the American Dream?'
A persuasive case for the swift reinstatement of watchdog laws to prevent bailed-out Wall Street from turning the America Dream into a neverending nightmare for folks on Main Street
2012-03-02
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Wall Street expose’ chronicles systematic dismantling of financial protections Read the complete article
OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening March 2
'The Lorax,' 'Project X,' 'Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie' and more
2012-03-02
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun Read the complete article
Streep Gives $10K to Viola Davis' Rhode Island Student Fund
Actress’ contribution the largest donation ever received by Upward Bound Scholarship Endowment Fund
2012-03-01
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Actress Meryl Streep has donated $10,000 to a Rhode Island scholarship fund in honor of fellow Oscar nominee Viola Davis. Read the complete article
Kerry Washington: The 'A Thousand Words' Interview
She will again be paired with Jamie Foxx as his spouse in 'Django Unchained,' Quentin Tarantino’s revenge flick about slavery in the antebellum South
2012-02-27
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Here, she talks about her latest film, “A Thousand Words,” a comedy co-starring Eddie Murphy. Read the complete article
VIDEO: Baron Cohen Spills 'Ashes' on Seacrest at Oscars
Comedian dressed in “The Dictator” garb claimed to be carrying remains of Kim Jong Il
2012-02-27
Jake Coyle AP Entertainment Writer
Outfitted extravagantly in character, Sacha Baron Cohen ran amuck on the Oscars' red carpet Sunday night and all over E! host Ryan Seacrest's tuxedo. Read the complete article
On Oscar Weekend, 'Act of Valor' Storms Box Office
2012-02-26
NEW YORK (AP) -- On Oscar weekend, the active-duty Navy SEALs action flick "Act of Valor" stormed the box office, earning $24.7 million according to studio estimates Sunday. Read the complete article
Opening This Week: For Movies Opening Feb. 24
'Act of Valor,' 'Gone,' 'Good Deeds' and more
2012-02-25
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun Read the complete article
Crystal to the Rescue for 84th Academy Awards Show
Presenting team Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis have a 'great gag,' with more light moments planned courtesy of co-presenters Tina Fey and Bradley Cooper
2012-02-25
Lynn Elber AP Television Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Oscar ceremony has much to prove Sunday, including whether a blockbuster-free field can draw a TV audience and if Billy Crystal's host routine remains a crowd-pleaser. Read the complete article
What's Next for the Soul Train Brand?
Entrepreneurial team headed up by Magic Johnson has thoughts of return to TV, a stint on Broadway, even a cruise
2012-02-23
Suzanne Gamboa The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Before the death of Don Cornelius stirred pangs of "Soul Train" nostalgia in the American public, a group of black entrepreneurs already had begun working to revive Cornelius' creation and carry it beyond the continued popularity of the show's dances and television reruns. Read the complete article
