The ensemble cast of 2011′s hit drama ‘The Help’ were among the surprising winners at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The ceremony, which was held Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center and aired live on TNT and TBS at 8pm ET/5pm PT, presented the Actor statuette for the outstanding film and prime-time television performances of 2011. The guild, which is often the most accurate predictor of who’s going to win Academy Awards, awarded Viola Davis for her performance as Aibileen Clark in ‘The Help.’ She beat front-runner Meryl Streep, who won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture-Drama for her…

Drama, drama, drama. And no, I’m not referring to the genre. We’ve got folks at odds all throughout the industry. India’s Central Board of Film Certification isn’t happy with the level of nudity in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, but David Fincher isn’t willing to make the required cuts, so it looks like Dragon Tattoo will be a no go for India. Similarly, Hungary gave a rather naughty Shame poster the thumbs down. On the other hand, we’ve also got quite a bit of film appreciation floating around out there, namely the nominations for the 84th Academy Awards. Hugo topped the pack with 11 honors while The Artist followed…

Apologies for the Movie News Cheat Sheet‘s tardiness, but it was for the sake of Steven Spielberg and Giancarlo Esposito! Totally worth it, right? I’d like to think so, but this Cheat Sheet is packed with some pretty exciting material. Well, the idea of Scott Disick playing Patrick Bateman might not be the most thrilling tidbit in there, but we do have a new director for The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and a slew of posters from what should be some of the biggest movies of summer 2012. The trailer department is lacking courtesy of the one for What To Expect When You’re Expecting dropping just after the massive New Year’s…

Tommy Lee Jones is joining the cast of “Great Hope Spring”. He will joining an all-star cast which will feature Meryl Streep and Steve Carell. There is no release date for this movie but it looks like it will be sometime in 2012. Great Hope Spring was written by Vanessa Taylor (episodes of “Alias” and “Everwood”) and will be directed by David Frankel (“Marley & Me” and “The Devil Wears Prada). The screenplay was on the prestigious Black List in Hollywood. If you’re not familiar with the Black List, it’s OK, most people aren’t. It’s not a bad thing despite the name, it’s called a list of wonderful screenplays that…

The Weinstein Company has partnered with Ron Burkle to acquire the U.S. rights to “The Iron Lady”, a biopic of the first and only Prime Minister of The United Kingdom, Margaret Thatcher. The film starring Academy Award winner Meryl Streep (“The Hours”, “Julie and Julia”) as Margaret Thatcher. The film also features Academy Award winner Jim Broadbent (the “Harry Potter” series, “Iris”) co-stars as Thatcher’s husband, Denis. The film is directed by Phyllida Lloyd (“Mamma Mia!”) The U.S. theatrical release for the film is set for 2011. Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein said this of the film: ” “Having worked with both Meryl Streep and Jim Broadbent, I know that they are…

Meryl Streep is in final negotiations to star in the comedy ‘Great Hope Springs,’ which is set to be helmed by ‘Marley & Me’ director David Frankel, Mandate Pictures has announced via a press release. The movie, which was written by Vanessa Taylor, follows a middle-aged couple who attends a counseling weekend after thirty years of marriage. The two want to examine the intimacy issues that are threatening their relationship. ‘Great Hope Spring’ will reunite Streep and Frankel, who first worked together on the 2006 hit comedy ‘The Devil Wears Prada.’ Mandate Pictures hopes to start production on the movie, which is being executive produced by Jason Blumenthal and Steve…

Several actors have signed on to star alongside Meryl Streep in the upcoming Margaret Thatcher biopic ‘The Iron Lady,’ including Jim Broadbent and Anthony Head, Slashfilm.com is reporting. The movie, which is reuniting Streep with her ‘Mamma Mia!’ director Phyllida Lloyd, will feature Broadbent as Thatcher’s husband Denis, while Broadbent will portray Cabinet minister Geoffrey Howe. The stars of ‘The Iron Lady’ are currently in rehearsals, and production is expected to begin next month. Streep is currently meeting with people in London who knew Thatcher to prepare for her portrayal. While the film reportedly won’t be an impersonation of the former British Prime Minister, and will instead be a portrait of her life,…

Read our exclusive interview with actress Jolene Purdy, who is starring in her third television series, ‘Gigantic.’ The series, scheduled to premiere on TeenNick on October 8, follows the lives of the teen children of famous Hollywood stars. Jolene discusses with us, among other things, why teens should watch the show, and what it’s like to work with co-star Grace Gummer, Meryl Streep’s daughter. Shockya (SY): Your new show ‘Gigantic’ follows the lives of several Hollywood teens, who are all growing up in the shadows of their famous parents. Is the series a satire of real-life Hollywood children? Jolene Purdy (JP): I don’t really think it’s a satire. It shows…

Here’s the complete winners list for the 2010 Critics Choice Awards that were given out Friday, January 15th, 2010. BEST PICTURE: The Hurt Locker BEST DIRECTOR: Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker) BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: The Inglourious Basterds by Quentin Tarantino BEST ACTOR: Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart) BEST ACTRESS: Meryl Streep (Julie & Julia) and Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side) BEST ACTION MOVIE: Avatar BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Mo’nique (Precious) BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE: The Inglourious Basterds BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: Up In The Air by Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner BEST ANIMATED FEATURE: Up BEST YOUNG ACTOR/ACTRESS: Saoirse Ronan (The Lovely Bones) BEST COMEDY MOVIE: The…

Watch a brand new TV spot for the film “The Fantastic Mr. Fox” by director Wes Anderson (Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums) based on the book by Roald Dahl. The film featuring the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, and Jason Schwartzman. Synopsis: “Boggis and Bunce and Bean, One short, one fat, one lean. These horrible crooks, so different in looks, were nonetheless equally mean.” Mr. Fox, Mrs. Fox, and all their fox babies live under a hill under a tree, along with Badger, Rabbit, Weasel, and all of their families. To make ends meet, every night, Mr. Fox steals a meal from one of the three…