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Big screen or small, Dustin Hoffman feels 'Luck'-y

By Scott Timberg, Los Angeles Times — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

The Oscar-winning actor says at age 74, he is fortunate to have landed such a richly written part in HBO's new horse-racing series.

The Oscar-winning actor says at age 74, he is fortunate to have landed such a richly written part in HBO's new horse-racing series.

'Amazing Spider-Man': Denis Leary has date with destiny

By Geoff Boucher — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:46:07 PST

The co-star of "The Amazing Spider-Man" said that in recent years he has come to appreciate the Marvel web-slinger's everyman aura and hard-luck saga.

Movie Projector: 'Ghost Rider' sequel to scorch competition

By Amy Kaufman — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:30:16 PST

Nicolas Cage plays with fire in "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance," but it's the competition at the box office that will likely get burned this weekend.

Nicolas Cage plays with fire in "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance," but it's the competition at the box office that will likely get burned this weekend.

Profiting off aspiring child stars

By Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:15:00 PST

Companies such as "The" are marketing the Hollywood dream in towns and cities across the U.S., offering children a chance to be discovered — for a price. But dreams often don't come true.

Companies such as "The" are marketing the Hollywood dream in towns and cities across the U.S., offering children a chance to be discovered — for a price. But dreams often don't come true.

Alexander Payne is eager to head back to 'Nebraska'

By Patrick Goldstein — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:03:00 PST

Big Picture : Post-"Descendants," the director is interested in filming a story about a father-son road trip across the state.

Jeremy Lin: Is he Neo from 'The Matrix'?

By Steven Zeitchik — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:04:15 PST

The New York Knicks phenom has felt it his entire life, this sense that there's something wrong with the world.

Hollywood stars in China have to learn the political lines

By Barbara Demick, Los Angeles Times — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:41:00 PST

Hollywood filmmakers risk having their movies shut out of the lucrative market if they criticize China's government. But if they are too friendly, human rights groups may complain.

The Chinese Communist Party sent a pointed message to Christian Bale recently: You will not work in this town again.

Ricky Martin opens up about marriage equality, kids

By Matt Donnelly — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:04:25 PST

Ricky Martin is dancing around matters a touch more serious -- like his thoughts on gay marriage and whether he'll take that next step in his own relationship.

Movie review: 'The Secret World of Arrietty' is impeccable and pure

By Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times Film Critic — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

A family of miniature 'borrowers' living in the shadow of their human-sized counterparts makes for an enchanting setting.

"Wonder" is the watchword in "The Secret World of Arrietty." Set in an enchanting locale where the potential for magic is everywhere, this impeccable animated film puts its complete trust in the spirit of make-believe. Beautiful, gentle and pure — but not without elements of genuine menace — it will make believers out of adults and children alike.

Beyonce working on two new albums (and Blue Ivy diaper duty)

By Matt Donnelly — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:59:21 PST

Clearly nothing can slow down Beyonce. The superstar and brand new mom has two new music projects in the works, according to one producer, as well as a film and raising daughter Blue Ivy.