Anti-Fracking Documentary 'Gasland Part II' Gets It Wrong ... Again

Most people recognize that America’s recent natural gas boom ignited an energy renaissance with the potential to put this country on a path – should we choose it – toward North American energy independence and economic growth. But filmmaker Josh Fox is certainly not “most people,” and his documentary Gasland Part II, set to debut on HBO on July 8, represents another attempt to discredit the economic miracle of natural gas. by Thomas J. Pyle 22 May 2013, 8:50 AM PDT

Seth Rogen Joins Facebook, Posts How to Roll a 'Cross Joint' Video

Internet users turn to Facebook to keep up with old friends, swap family photographs and discuss the news of the day. Comic actor Seth Rogen used his new Facebook account to burnish his credentials as the modern day Cheech and/or Chong. by Breitbart News 21 May 2013

Does Anyone Want to Host the Oscars?

The hardest job in show business is officially open--again. Seth Macfarlane, the Family Guy creator who ruffled feminist feathers with his first foray into hosting the Academy Awards, officially begged off the gig via Twitter. by Christian Toto 21 May 2013

Bolivia Lashes at Sean Penn Over Jailed American

Bolivia's Minister Pablo Groux is slamming actor Sean Penn's proposal to a U.S. congressional subcommittee Monday that Bolivia be cut out of the Dakar motor sport rally unless it frees a U.S. citizen under house arrest two years after he was jailed without charge in a money-laundering probe. from AP 21 May 2013

'Command Decision' (1948) Review: A Wartime Masterpiece

"Command Decision" serves up a half-dozen military archetypes and explores the humanity behind them: The tough-as-nails commander (Gable), the politicking general (Pidgeon), the career climber (a fantastic Brian Donlevy), the above-it-all scrounger (Van Johnson), and even the sanctimonious journalist (Charles Bickford). And that's the genius of the story. by John Nolte 21 May 2013

Jon Bon Jovi to Justin Bieber: 'Go to F***in' Work'

Embattled pop star Justin Bieber now finds himself on the receiving end of some unsolicited advice from veteran rocker Jon Bon Jovi. by Jon David Kahn 21 May 2013

Stephen Colbert Spins for Obama While Jon Stewart Savages President

Comedy Central host Jon Stewart has been relentless in attacking President Barack Obama for the various scandals currently engulfing the White House. Not fellow Comedy Central personlity Stephen Colbert. 21 May 2013

Cannes Offers Target-Rich Environment for Prostitution

The annual Cannes Film Festival offers a cavalcade of film exclusives, celebrity sightings and amenities that would make an Occupy Wall Street type rush to grab cardboard and magic markers. It's also a mini-Mecca for prostitution. by Breitbart News 21 May 2013

Ricky Gervais' New Series 'Derek' to Air on Netflix in September

Netflix, the streaming content provider, says it will premiere an original series starring, written, directed and executive-produced by British comedian Ricky Gervais, this September. from UPI 21 May 2013

Microsoft Reveals Xbox One: 'All-in-One Entertainment'

The company unveiled the Xbox One, a next-generation entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies and other entertainment. It will go on sale later this year. from AP 21 May 2013

Inspiration: Musician Zach Sobiech 1995-2013

Zach Sobiech passed away May 20 only a few weeks after his 18th birthday. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma when he was 14, he turned to music to express his feelings in a way that didn’t burden others. He left behind a musically legacy and a story that has inspired millions. by Jon David Kahn 21 May 2013

Carol Burnett Wins Mark Twain Prize for Humor

The 16th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor will be presented to television icon Carol Burnett at a ceremony in Washington this fall. from UPI 21 May 2013

Andrew Klavan Haunts Mobile Devices with Scary New App

Award-winning novelist Andrew Klavan wants to turn your iPad into a house of horrors. Klavan, who also wrote the screenplay for "A Shock to the System," has penned "Haunting Melissa," a new horror story delivered as an app. by Christian Toto 21 May 2013

Jon Stewart Blasts Obama's Failed Promise to Veterans

During the May 20 airing of "The Daily Show," host Jon Stewart brought up President Obama's unfulfilled 2009 promise to "create a seamless, computerized Veterans' health records system." The comic concluded that Obama took his two presidential campaigns more seriously that he took fulfilling this promise to our Vets. by AWR Hawkins 21 May 2013

Toby Keith Says Okla. Hometown is 'Strong'

Country singer Toby Keith says he grew up in the area near Oklahoma City that was hit by a devastating tornado and paid tribute to its proud people. from AP 21 May 2013

Veteran Actress Christine White Dies at 86

Actress Christine White died on April 14 at Brinton Woods Nursing Home in Washington, D.C., but news of her passing was delayed until a quiet funeral had taken place. She was 86. by Rev. Austin Miles 21 May 2013

CBS Delays 'Mike & Molly' Season Finale Due to Tornado

CBS has taken the scheduled season-ending episode of "Mike & Molly" off the air because its plot line revolved around a tornado threatening the couple. from AP 20 May 2013

'Grand Deception' Documentary by Steven Emerson Racks Up Film Festival Honors

Jihad in America: The Grand Deception, a new film by Investigative Project on Terrorism Executive Director Steven Emerson, was honored this week as the best documentary at the 2013 International Beverly Hills Film Festival. by Steven Emerson 20 May 2013

Cyrus Nowrasteh to Write, Direct Feature on Heroic Russian Activist

Cyrus Nowrasteh, the creative mind behind The Stoning of Soraya M. and The Path to 9/11, will be bringing the life of a Russian activist to the big screen. by Breitbart News 20 May 2013

'Hating Breitbart' Review: Recording Andrew Breitbart's Eye for Bias, News Cycle Dominance

Written and directed by Andrew Marcus, "Hating Breitbart" follows the late, great conservative media icon Andrew Breitbart’s life during the rise of the Tea Party movement. by Steve Rosenblum 20 May 2013

'Daily Show' Creator Says Okla. Tornado Meant for Conservatives, Apologizes

Lizz Winstead, the liberal comedian who helped create "The Daily Show," sent out a Tweet today saying the tornado which hit Oklahoma hard was meant for conservatives. by Breitbart News 20 May 2013

Hard-Hitting Terrorism Doc Honored at Beverly Hills Film Festival

"Jihad in America: The Grand Deception," a new film by Investigative Project on Terrorism Executive Director Steven Emerson, was named the best documentary at the 2013 International Beverly Hills Film Festival. by Breitbart News 20 May 2013

Publicist: Doors' Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dies at 74

Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74. from AP 20 May 2013

Cannes, Hollywood Far from Liberal Regarding Powerful Women

It’s a sad fact, but having one, or more typically, no women honored at the annual Cannes Film Festival is the norm. Sorry, but I have a hard time believing that there aren’t more films directed by women worthy of a nomination. This is rather ironic for an industry priding itself on its socially liberal viewpoint on everything imaginable. by Dee Dee Benkie 20 May 2013

Christopher Nolan's Bond Flirtation Highlights Franchise's Enduring Appeal, Greatness

Christopher Nolan, one of the most gifted directors in Hollywood, is circling the 24th installment in the James Bond franchise. by Christian Toto 20 May 2013

Donald Trump: Everyone Should See 'Hating Breitbart'

Donald Trump used his Twitter account today to implore movie goers to check out "Hating Breitbart," the new documentary on late Internet mogul Andrew Breitbart. by Breitbart News 20 May 2013

Chinese Hipsters Embrace Liberal Satirist Jon Stewart

The Chinese government likely wouldn't permit someone like Jon Stewart to mock public policy. So the young and hip in China are turning to America's own Stewart for a blast of political satire. by Christian Toto 20 May 2013

Archie Comics' Gay Kiss Mocks Real-Life Protest

Archie Comics' only openly gay character, Kevin Keller, finds his life turned upside down after locking lips with his boyfriend, Devon, drawing the ire of at least one disapproving Riverdale mom. from AP 20 May 2013

Justin Bieber Curses, Hears Boos During Billboard Music Awards

Teen pop star Justin Bieber was greeted by both cheers and jeers when he picked up the Milestone Award at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. from UPI 20 May 2013

Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln' Sparks Renewed Interest in President's Biographies

Hollywood films eject a powerful impact that influences the world. As incredible as it may seem, sometimes that influence is for the good. by Rev. Austin Miles 19 May 2013

'SNL' Defends IRS, Mocks Tea Party

On Saturday’s Weekend Update segment of "Saturday Night Live," show regular Seth Meyers and former anchor Amy Poehler touched on the recent IRS scandal but spared the government agency any scathing critique. by A.J. Delgado 19 May 2013

'Trek' Scores $70.6M Debut but Falls Short of Studio Hopes

"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations. from AP 19 May 2013

Franchise, Romance Over: 'Twilight' Stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson Split

Roughly a month after the last film in the "Twilight" series hit home video shelves, the celebrity couple who gave life to the main characters has called it quits. by Christian Toto 19 May 2013

Bill Maher To Michael Moore: I Have Guns And I Ain't Giving Them Up

During a segment on guns on May 18's Politically Incorrect, Bill Maher told Michael Moore, "As long as we live in the gun country, I ain't giving up my guns." by AWR Hawkins 19 May 2013

Emma Watson: Social Media Robs Teens of Innocence

"Harry Potter" actress Emma Watson fears today's children won't be able to transition gracefully into young adulthood thanks to the pervasive nature of social media. by Breitbart News 19 May 2013

'Hating Breitbart' Scores with New Media Release

"Hating Breitbart," director Andrew Marcus's film chronicling the late media pioneer's deconstruction of the media, bowed as Amazon.com's third most popular documentary in its first week of release. It is currently ranked #7 of all DVD documentaries on the Amazon charts. by Breitbart News 19 May 2013

'Terminator' Actor Edward Furlong Arrested in West Hollywood

A Los Angeles sheriff's spokesman says "Terminator 2" star Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend. from AP 19 May 2013

'Star Trek' Actor Calls Film's Terrorist a 'Freedom Fighter'

Simon Pegg, now charged with bringing Star Trek's Scotty to life, calls the terrorist villain in the new franchise sequel a "freedom fighter." by Christian Toto 19 May 2013

Hunger Games Sequel 'Catching Fire' Promoted but Not Screened at Cannes

Stars of the "Hunger Games" sequel, Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Sam Clafin, arrived Saturday at the Cannes Film Festival. "Catching Fire," perhaps more than any other film not actually screening at Cannes, is seeking to use the festival's global platform to promote the highly anticipated sequel. from AP 18 May 2013

Saudi Arabia More Tolerant, Says Woman Filmmaker

Saudi Arabia's first woman film maker, Haifaa Al-Mansour, said her country was becoming "more tolerant and more accepting" as she picked up an award in Cannes on Saturday for her acclaimed film "Wadjda". from AFP 18 May 2013

Denmark's de Forest Wins Eurovision Song Contest

Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from Azerbaijan and Ukraine. from AP 18 May 2013

Cannes Festival Rocked as Chopard Jewels Stolen

Jewellery worth $1.4 million due to be loaned to stars at the Cannes Film Festival was stolen from a local hotel in a pre-dawn heist but the coveted Palme d'Or trophy was safe, officials said. from AFP 18 May 2013

NY Photog's Gallery Shows Neighbors--Captured Without Their Knowledge

Residents of a New York City apartment building are up in arms over an exhibition of candid photographs one of their neighbors took of them, without their knowledge or permission. from AFP 17 May 2013

Blinking Skirts, Fake Tans: It Must Be Eurovision

from AP 17 May 2013

Obama to Host Another Concert While Scandals Rage

Fiddling while the organization around him is burning from the scandals surrounding Benghazi, the IRS, and AP, Barack Obama is hosting another concert in his “In Performance at the White House” series. On May 22, Obama and his wife will honor singer-songwriter Carole King in the East Room of the White house, who will be given the 2013 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. by William Bigelow 17 May 2013

Box Office Predictions: 'Star Trek' to Boldly Go Where Franchise Hasn't Gone Before

The "Star Trek" franchise will shatter its existing box office records this weekend ith the release of "Star Trek Into Darkness." by Movie Critic Assassins 17 May 2013

'The Iceman' Review: True Gangster Tale Showcases Michael Shannon's Inner Cool

The life of notorious contract killer Richard Kuklinski is a tough sell, especially his sudden introduction to his profession. Michael Shannon nails that pivotal moment as well as every other aspect of Kuklinski's life in the gritty gangster drama The Iceman. by Christian Toto 17 May 2013