By Belinda Goldsmith CANNES (Reuters) - An ultra-violent thriller set in the Bangkok underworld of brothels and fight clubs came under attack at the Cannes film festival on Wednesday for its bloodletting which Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn defended as art. "Only God Forgives" by Refn, who won the best director award …

By Zorianna Kit LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Pitbull has taken his blend of American pop music fused with Latin beats from the clubs of Miami to international pop charts, but he now is crossing into film with his first acting role as an animated character in the upcoming movie, "Epic." Pitbull, whose real name is Armando …

"I know he really wanted to start a family, so I'm sure he's going to be really happy," Barrese told Us Weekly at The Hangover Part III premiere in L.A. on May 20

She: "Baby, you are gonna miss that plane."

By Thuy Ong SYDNEY (Reuters) - Director Baz Luhrmann brought "The Great Gatsby" home on Wednesday for its Australian premiere, with box-office success for the Sydney-produced film bolstering hopes for the resurgence of the local film industry. The film, set in 1920s New York and starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby, …

By Alexandria Sage CANNES (Reuters) - Walking the red carpet of the world's most famous film showcase is a test of nerves for celebrities, not helped by wind, rain and the chaos of hundreds of photographers shouting their names. From choosing the perfect dress and hairdo, to trying not to trip on the famous red steps, the …

"It was right after my cancer, and this beautiful gift was handed to me," the actor said of getting to work on Steven Soderbergh's Liberace biopic.

The electronics and entertainment giant said it would mull a proposal from an activist investor and cut its profit forecast for its gaming division.

Bryan Cranston and Claire Danes, best actor and actress in a drama last year, are both nominated again this year.

Jampacked release calendars and executive intrigue make for an especially stressful blockbuster season as the $200 million gambles begin rolling out.

The Weinstein Company's boutique label schedules a fourth quarter release 2013.

Algorithms, deep pockets and a disdain for the existing TV model as the chief content officer reveals why the agent who talked about their budgets was "remarkably ill-informed," and countering "the managed dissatisfaction … of the entire entertainment business."

By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Weinstein Company is closing in on U.S. rights to Jean-Pierre Jeunet's 3D adventure movie "The Young and Prodigious Spivet," which is one of the hottest available titles at Cannes. A spokesperson for TWC didn't immediately respond to TheWrap's request for comment, but an individual …

By Greg Gilman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Star Trek Into Darkness" co-writer Damon Lindelof has kind of, sort of apologized for anyone offended by the gratuitous display of Alice Eve's nearly-naked body in movie theaters (and the movie's marketing) around the world. "I copped to the fact that we should have done a better …

The 55-year-old Lovelace actress stole the show in a revealing gown at the premiere of Behind the Candelabra, starring her Basic Instinct costar Michael Douglas as Liberace

By Lucas Shaw LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The Weinstein Company has acquired the rights to "Passengers," an upcoming sci-fi film starring Keanu Reeves and Reese Witherspoon, according to multiple individuals with knowledge of the deal. The movie won't begin filming for at least a few months, and TWC plans to release it …

By Alonso Duralde LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Neuropsychologists should consider studying "Fast & Furious 6" (and its equally thrilling predecessor, "Fast Five") for its unique ability to completely bypass the brain's logic center and go right to pushing our pleasure buttons over and over again. Countless action directors …

By Leah Rozen LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Years from now, doctoral candidates are likely to write entire extended theses on Alan Garner, the character so memorably and brilliantly played by Zach Galifianakis in the "Hangover" series. This bearded baby-man - he's a walking Chia Pet - is pure id, one of the most transgressive …