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Sci-Fi Comedy Seeks to Distance Itself From Trayvon Martin Case

Louis Peitzman · 05/05/12 11:48AM

Fox's summer sci-fi comedy Neighborhood Watch has been renamed The Watch, after concerns that the film would remind people of the Trayvon Martin case. And it's tough to blame them: the original poster featured a "Neighborhood Watch" sign complete with a shadowy figure and bullet holes. Trayvon Martin was shot by real-life Neighborhood Watch volunteer George Zimmerman, currently facing charges of second-degree murder.

The $60 On Demand Movie Has Been Canceled

Richard Lawson · 10/12/11 05:15PM

Universal's crazy Tower Heist plot will not come to fruition. Also today: A Disney princess makes progress with her very own grownup show, three of your least favorite shows will live a little longer, and Ben Stiller has lots of ghosts, which one you need?

Tower Heist: Getting Revenge on Bernie Madoff

Richard Lawson · 07/28/11 01:19PM

Here's a trailer for Tower Heist, the star-studded Brett Ratner (shudder) comedy about a bunch of apartment building employees who decide to rob the place's swindling, Bernie Madoff-esque richest tenant. Timely!

Brooklyn Decker Is Happening

Richard Lawson · 06/30/11 05:33PM

Another model is making the transition to acting, against all odds. Also today: Two ladies, real ladies, are directing movies, Starz cuts off the head of King Arthur, and Vince Vaughn is going to shock you.

Ben Stiller Discusses Ghost Encounters with Dave Letterman

Madeleine Davies · 03/24/11 03:10PM

Ben Stiller has lived in several haunted houses. In fact, his childhood home was occupied by a ghost baby named Stanley Benjaman. Terrifying specter or perfect scapegoat for when your dad smells pot smoke?

Little Fockers: So Focking Tired

Richard Lawson · 06/25/10 08:53AM

Here's a trailer for Little Fockers, the threequel in the epic and groundbreaking Meet the Parents triology. We are in the future, Ben Stiller and his wife have kids, and Bob De Niro is still doing his comedy thing.

Zach Galifianakis' "Between Two Ferns" With Ben Stiller

Mike Byhoff · 03/17/10 09:49AM

This should almost be presented without comment. Words don't really do it justice unless there's some word beyond "really funny." Hislarical? Seriously, don't drink coffee while watching this.

The Most Memorable Moments from the Oscars

Matt Cherette · 03/08/10 01:46AM

Well, folks, there you have it! The 82nd Annual Academy awards are history, and what a night it was. Inside, your Oscars wrap-up: video and pictures of the moments everyone will be talking about tomorrow, and a complete winners list.