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Feb 1 2011 02:58 PM ET

HFPA prez says he has not invited Ricky Gervais back to host Globes

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Ricky Gervais’ claim that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association had already asked him to consider hosting next year’s Golden Globes was met with a swift denial from Phil Berk, president of the HFPA: “There is no truth to this rumor. We have not asked him to come back. Nice try, Ricky.” UPDATE (3:09 p.m. ET) A spokesperson for Gervais emailed the following statement: “Ricky is horrified that people think that he had said the HFPA had requested him back. He never said this. He said that the show’s organisers, in this case — NBC, called him and said he should not rule out a return for a third time. Ricky at no point mentioned this was the HFPA and called Philip Berk earlier today to explain this to him.”

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Feb 1 2011 09:32 AM ET

Ricky Gervais claims Golden Globes open to him hosting again

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Though the Hollywood Foreign Press Association chastised Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais for occasionally going too far with his jokes during the televised awards show two weeks ago, the comedian blogs that the HFPA hasn’t ruled out inviting him back. Gervais remained unapologetic about his jokes, which some celebrities found mean-spirited, writing: “The ratings went up again, and the organizers asked me to consider a third year. I don’t think I should. I don’t know what I could do better. I certainly couldn’t get more press for them, that’s for sure. You know me. Two seasons is enough.”

A call to the HFPA was not immediately returned.

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Jan 24 2011 10:44 AM ET

Judd Apatow unloads on Ricky Gervais at PGA Awards

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Judd-ApatowImage Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesJudd Apatow, who solicited hosting suggestions via Twitter after watching Ricky Gervais’ polarizing performance at last week’s Golden Globe Awards, was more direct on Saturday night, when he emcee’d the Producers Guild of America Awards. “I didn’t like him,” the Knocked Up director told a black-tie industry crowd. “I thought he was mean.”

“He had that joke about the guy on Lost,” said Apatow. “He said he ate everybody else. Let’s be honest — Ricky Gervais just lost weight. Even now, he’s four pounds away from not being allowed to do a joke like that. Did he lose weight just to make fat jokes? You think that’s how mean he is?” READ FULL STORY »

Jan 17 2011 02:47 AM ET

Golden Globes: How did they affect the Oscar race?

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Now that the Golden Globe winners have been announced, how did tonight’s results change the overall awards race? Not too much, actually. Though there’s no overlap between the Globes and the Oscars in terms of the voting bodies, the results were fairly consistent with the rest of the season. Here’s what struck me about the night’s results.

The Social Network dominates With four wins out of six nominations (including Best Drama, Best Director, and Best Screenplay), David Fincher’s acclaimed drama continued its phenomenal sweep of the season so far. Will it hit any speed bumps along the way from here on out? The Fighter, which won both supporting races, could steal the SAG Best Cast prize, and The King’s Speech still has a shot for Best Picture based on what I’m hearing from voters, but Network‘s performance so far has been almost unprecedented.

Four acting front-runners emerge After picking up Critics Choice awards from the Broadcast Film Critics Association on Friday, Colin Firth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, and Melissa Leo all repeated. The supporting actress race might still be something of a race thanks to Leo’s Fighter costar Amy Adams, but I’m thinking the other three acting categories are now completely sewn up.

Kids gains some steam After failing to earn a Best Picture nod from the broadcast critics, The Kids Are All Right picked up two major Globes, for Best Comedy and Best Actress in the Comedy. It should also score around four Oscar nominations and pick up multiple prizes at the Spirit Awards next month.

Um, Paul Giamatti?! The ace character actor was a surprise Best Actor in a Comedy for the little-seen Canadian indie Barney’s Version, besting A-listers Johnny Depp, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Kevin Spacey. It’s clear no one’s seen your film when you basically have to recap its plot in your acceptance speech. The win was a great moment for Giamatti — too bad the Oscar nominations balloting ended on Friday.

Jan 14 2011 04:00 PM ET

Hollywood Foreign Press Association dismisses allegations of Golden Globes 'payola schemes'

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In response to a $2 million lawsuit filed by the former lead publicist for the Golden Globes, which alleges, among other things, that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which puts on the Globes, engages in “payola schemes” that involve accepting money and gifts in exchange for recognizing particular films, the HFPA has released an official statement refuting the charges: “[Co-plaintiffs] Michael Russell and Steve Locascio’s allegations are completely without merit. This is no more than the case of a disgruntled former consulting firm, whose contract was not renewed, attempting to take advantage once again of the Globe’s international stage for their own gain.”

Jan 14 2011 09:19 AM ET

Hollywood Foreign Press sued for $2 million, accused of 'payola schemes'

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The Golden Globes’ lead publicist for 17 years is suing the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for $2 million, claiming breach of contract and wrongful termination, among other charges. In Michael Russell’s complaint, he accuses the organization of “payola schemes” that included accepting bribes in exchange for recognizing particular films, and that its red-carpet access is for sale to the highest bidder. Russell and his co-plaintiff, Stephen Locascio, named the H.F.P.A. and its president, Philip Berk, in their complaint, filed Thursday in the Superior Court of Los Angeles. Calls to the H.F.P.A., and NBC, which airs this Sunday night’s Golden Globes, were not immediately returned.

Jan 12 2011 09:05 AM ET

Johnny Depp says he wouldn't change a thing about 'The Tourist' - EXCLUSIVE

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TouristImage Credit: Peter MountainJohnny Depp tells EW he wouldn’t change a thing about his recent thriller The Tourist. The film, which also stars Angelina Jolie, was released last month to a tepid $16 million opening-weekend gross and often harsh reviews. (EW critic Owen Gleiberman wrote that while the film “isn’t a debacle … it’s a caper that’s fatally low on carbonation.”)

However, Depp says that even if he could go back in time to the start of the movie’s production, he wouldn’t alter the film one jot. “I’d do it exactly the same,” says the actor, who portrays a math teacher caught up in some international intrigue while on a European vacation. “I wanted to work with Angelina and I felt like I had a good handle on the character. It was not a character that I’d really played before. I don’t know the main ingredient of success at the box office. I just feel that’s not something I can do anything about.”  READ FULL STORY »

Jan 6 2011 10:12 AM ET

Robert De Niro to head Cannes jury

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Robert De Niro has been named president of the jury for the 64th Cannes Film Festival in May. “The Cannes Film Festival is a rare opportunity for me, as it is one of the oldest and one of the best in the world,” De Niro said in a statement. “Having served as president of the jury in the 80s twice, I know this isn’t an easy task for me or my fellow jury members, but I’m very honored and happy to head the jury for this year’s … Festival.”

It’s just another honor for De Niro, who will receive the Golden Globe’s Cecil B. DeMille Award later this month.

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Dec 27 2010 03:28 PM ET

Natalie Portman exclusive: 'Black Swan' star 'indescribably happy' about engagement, pregnancy

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Just a few hours after news of Natalie Portman’s engagement and pregnancy was announced, the Black Swan star has released this statement exclusively to EW: “I have always kept my private life private but I will say that I am indescribably happy and feel very grateful to have this experience.” For more with Portman, check out the new issue of Entertainment Weekly, featuring the annual “Oscar Race is On!” package, on stands later this week.

Dec 15 2010 09:26 PM ET

Why did 'True Grit' strike out at the Golden Globes? The answer may surprise you. (Or not.)

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Jeff-Bridges-True-GritImage Credit: Wilson WebbBesides The Tourist earning three nominations that no one saw coming, the biggest surprise of Tuesday’s Golden Globe nominations may have been the complete snubbing of True Grit. The Coen Brothers’ remake of the Oscar-winning 1969 Western has been considered one of the award season’s few sure things ever since the project was announced. On Monday, the film garnered 11 nominations from the Critics’ Choice Awards — including Best Picture, Director, Actor (Jeff Bridges), and Supporting Actress (Hailee Steinfeld). Early reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, and the movie’s already won awards or received nominations from critic organizations in Boston, Detroit, Houston, Indiana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, St. Louis, Toronto, and Washington, D.C. But when Josh Duhamel, Katie Holmes, and Blair Underwood stumbled out of their beds to announce the Globe nominations Tuesday morning, True Grit was firing blanks. Nothing for the Coens. Nothing for Bridges. Nothing for Steinfeld. The Dude does not abide.

So what, if anything, happened? There are a few explanations being tossed around, but first, it’s important to point out that True Grit‘s absence at the Globes is merely a minor speed bump in its awards-season trajectory. The Golden Globes and the Academy Awards have increasingly gone their separate ways these past few years, and EW’s Oscar guru, Dave Karger, still has True Grit positioned to pick up major Oscar nominations in Best Picture, Director, Actor, and Supporting Actress. But the movie’s no-show status at the Globes is nevertheless baffling, especially when you consider what movies did get invited to the party. (Ahem, The Tourist.) Let’s examine the various theories behind the award season’s biggest upset so far, and see whether any of them pass muster: READ FULL STORY »

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