Christian Bale in Talks to Play Dick Cheney in Biopic
Christian Bale is in discussions to play Dick Cheney in a biopic of the former vice president’s life from writer-director Adam McKay, according to a report.
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Sarah Silverman, Funny or Die Team for Political Talk Show ‘I Love You, America’
Hulu has ordered ten half-hour episodes of I Love You, America, a new comedic political talk show hosted by Sarah Silverman and produced by left-wing comedy outlet Funny or Die.
‘I Want to Quit Life’: Hollywood ‘Devastated’ after Trump Win
Hollywood celebrities took to social media Tuesday evening ready to celebrate what looked to be an imminent victory for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, who led Republican Donald Trump in most polls headed into Election Day — but were left to vent their frustration and horror when Trump pulled off an historic upset.
Funny or Die Lays Off 37, Closes Silicon Valley Office
Liberal comedy website and production company Funny or Die has closed its offices in San Mateo, California and laid off 37 employees, or about 30 percent of its workforce.
Will Ferrell’s Partner Shocked by Outrage over Reagan Alzheimer’s Comedy: Script Was ‘Thoughtful’ and ‘Sensitive’
Producer-director and frequent Will Ferrell collaborator Adam McKay says he was shocked by the near-instantaneous outrage that greeted the announcement of his now-scrapped Ronald Reagan Alzheimer’s film, saying in a recent interview that the film’s script was more “thoughtful” than critics realize.
Funny or Die Mocks North Carolina Religious Freedom Law with Fake ‘Anti-Gay Tourism Commercial’
Comedy website and cultural arm of the Democratic Party Funny or Die released a new sketch Thursday skewering North Carolina’s recent passage of a religious freedom law with a fake tourism commercial highlighting what critics call the law’s “anti-gay” bias. North Carolina’s
Brad Pitt to Voters: ‘Don’t Be So Emotional’
Brad Pitt offered up some advice to those about to vote in the 2016 elections — don’t let emotion cloud your judgement.
128 ‘Artists and Cultural Leaders’ Sign Open Letter Endorsing Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders’ campaign on Friday unveiled a list of actors, directors, musicians and tech industry players and who have endorsed the independent Vermont Senator and self-described socialist’s bid for the presidency.
‘Get Hard’ Producer Adam McKay Whines When Viewers Call Film Racist, Homophobic
In the annals of film festival flops – from unexpected boos to red-carpet gaffes – the premiere of the Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart comedy “Get Hard” will go down as a doozy.
