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    Mark Deming

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  • Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland: 5 Onscreen Power Couple Moments

    Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland were one of Hollywood's biggest onscreen power couples. As child stars, they grew up together in the movie studio system and shared top billing on nearly 10 films.

  • The Many Loves of Mickey Rooney: The 8 Women He Married

    Mickey Rooney passed away Sunday at the age of 93, leaving a legacy that included a lifetime in showbiz. Growing up in the spotlight had its ups and downs for the actor, who was Hollywood's first teen star, and that … Continue reading →

  • Mickey Rooney, Hollywood's First Teen Star, Dies at 93

    Few actors had as diverse a career as Mickey Rooney, a man who literally did a bit of everything during a run as a film star than spanned 10 decades. But the actor, who died Sunday at the age of 93, found his greatest fame as Hollywood's first A-list teenage star.

  • ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ Star and Hollywood Icon Peter O’Toole Dies

    In one of his best and best-known roles, Peter O'Toole got a big laugh by declaring, "I'm not an actor! I'm a movie star!" O'Toole, of course, was both. The Oscar winner passed away after a long illness on Saturday at the Wellington Hospital in London, his agent Steve Kenis reports. O'Toole was one of [...]

  • Meet TALOS, the U.S. Military’s Real Life ‘Iron Man’

    Heads up, Tony Stark: the United States military may be swiping some of your ideas. No one is saying if U.S. Special Operations Command Chief Adm. William McRaven is a fan of the "Iron Man" franchise, but he does want … <a href="https://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/movietalk/2013/10/09/meet-talos-the-u-s-militarys-real-life-iron-man/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • ‘Mandela’: Learn The Facts Before You See The Movie

    Nelson Mandela was one of the most important and influential figures of the 20th Century. But how much do you really know about him? Audiences will get the chance to learn more about the public and private lives of Nelson … <a href="https://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/movietalk/2013/10/08/mandela-learn-the-facts-before-you-see-the-movie/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • He’s 70 (and You’re Not): 70 Fun Facts About Chevy Chase

    Smart and a little snarky, a smug guy who knows how to put other smug guys in their places, Chevy Chase had been knocking around the edges of American comedy for years when, in 1975, "Saturday Night Live" made him … <a href="https://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/movietalk/2013/10/08/70-fun-facts-about-70-year-old-chevy-chase/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Rob Schneider Recounts How He Mended Fences With Roger Ebert

    Hollywood loves a good feud. But sometimes it's nice to see one that has a happy ending. On Friday, Chaz Hammelsmith Ebert, the widow of the late film critic Roger Ebert, posted a letter on her blog from funnyman Rob … <a href="https://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/movietalk/2013/10/04/rob-schneider-recounts-how-he-mended-fences-with-roger-ebert/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Jennifer Lawrence Shows Mad Range in Dueling Movie Posters

    Jennifer Lawrence is a complicated woman. As you can see in two separate film posters released this week, there's more than one side to the multi-faceted Oscar winner. From brave young hunter turned deadly Hunger Games survivor to seventies sexpot, … <a href="https://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/movietalk/2013/10/04/jennifer-lawrence-shows-mad-range-in-dueling-movie-posters/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Très Embarrassant: ‘Diana’ Movie Poster Placed Near Site of Her Death

    The producers of "Diana," the new biopic starring Naomi Watts, have been dealing with more than a little bad PR recently. The film's first reviews were punishingly negative, and Dr. Hasnat Khan, Diana's lover who is played by Naveen Andrews … <a href="https://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/movietalk/2013/09/30/tres-embarrassant-diana-movie-poster-placed-near-site-of-her-death/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Goodbye Albuquerque, Hello Hollywood: ‘Breaking Bad’ Stars Head to the Big Screen

    On Sunday night, after five years, the story of Walter White — chemistry teacher turned meth cook turned criminal mastermind — finally came to an end as AMC aired the final episode of "Breaking Bad." Now that the show, a … <a href="https://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/movietalk/2013/09/30/goodbye-albuquerque-hello-hollywood-breaking-bad-stars-head-to-the-big-screen/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • The Inspiring Trailer for ‘Philomena’ and the True Tragedy Behind the Film

    The first trailer for the new movie "Philomena" makes it look like a comedy-drama full of laughs, heart, and surprises. However, the film is based on a true story that is darker and more tragic than the trailer would lead … <a href="https://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/movietalk/2013/09/27/the-inspiring-trailer-for-philomena-and-the-true-tragedy-behind-the-film/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Kirk Cameron’s Documentary Proves ‘Unstoppable’ at the Box Office

    Kirk Cameron has shown he can do more in one night than most movie makers. The 42-year-old former teen sitcom star released his faith based documentary titled "Unstoppable" for just one night in theaters on Tuesday. Now the numbers are … <a href="https://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/movietalk/2013/09/27/kirk-camerons-documentary-proves-unstoppable-at-the-box-office/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • First Look: Anna Kendrick Gets Her Cinderella ON in ‘Into the Woods’

    Lots of young girls pretend to be Cinderella, but Anna Kendrick gets to play Cinderella and get paid for it. Photos taken on the England set of Disney's "Into the Woods" show Kendrick, perhaps best known as Jessica in the … <a href="https://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/movietalk/2013/09/26/first-look-anna-kendrick-gets-her-cinderella-on-in-into-the-woods/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Long After James Dean, Jennifer Lawrence to Star in ‘East of Eden’

    For her next major project, Jennifer Lawrence will be following in the footsteps of … James Dean? It’s true: Lawrence has been announced as the star of a new screen adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel "East of Eden." The … <a href="https://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/movietalk/2013/09/26/long-after-james-dean-jennifer-lawrence-to-star-in-east-of-eden/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • See Princess Diana’s Secret Rendezvous Recreated… by a Bewigged Naomi Watts

    How do you have a private life when you're the most famous woman in the world? That was a great dilemma for Princess Diana as she tried to move on after her marriage to Prince Charles fell apart. It is … <a href="https://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/movietalk/2013/09/24/see-princess-dianas-secret-rendezvous-recreated-by-a-bewigged-naomi-watts/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Wookiee? ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ Casting Call Suggests Hairy Biped

    So you want to be a Wookiee? This could be your lucky day! That is, if you're extremely tall, relatively thin, and have good posture. British casting service Spotlight has reportedly put out its feelers for actors who fit the … <a href="https://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/movietalk/2013/09/24/wookiee-star-wars-episode-vii-casting-call-suggests-hairy-biped/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • A First Look at Disney’s Strong and Sexy Cinderella

    Here is our first look at Lily James as Cinderella! Riding a horse while showing more skin than the classic 1950 animated character ever revealed, this new image of Rella is just the first indication of the changes that Disney … <a href="https://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/movietalk/2013/09/23/a-first-look-at-disneys-strong-and-sexy-cinderella/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Thelma and Louise Ride Again: Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon Team up for Charity Event

    Just keep these two away from a vintage Thunderbird convertible and everything should be fine. Twenty-two years after co-starring in the iconic, Oscar-winning road movie "Thelma and Louise," Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon reunited on the red carpet at a … <a href="https://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/movietalk/2013/09/20/thelma-and-louise-ride-again-geena-davis-and-susan-sarandon-team-up-for-charity-event/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Kelsey Grammer Ready for a Fight in ‘Expendables 3′

    Dr. Frasier Crane is listening … and he's ready to kick some butt! From 1984 to 2004, Kelsey Grammer played everyone's favorite befuddled television psychiatrist on 203 episodes of "Cheers" and 11 full seasons of "Frasier." That might not seem … <a href="https://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/movietalk/2013/09/19/kelsey-grammer-ready-for-a-fight-in-expendables-3/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>