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'The Killing' Director Signs on for Tom Hardy Event Series 'Taboo' Danish director Kristoffer Nyholm has signed on to direct the first half of "Taboo," the eight-part event series that stars Tom Hardy as a 19th century Londoner who is struggling to build a shipping e …

Relativity Media Files Bankruptcy; Film and TV Units for Sale Relativity Media — the digital-age entertainment company that claimed clever financing and data analysis could help it unlock the secret to box office riches — filed for bankruptcy protect … 'Paper Towns' Author John Green Defends Cara Delevingne After Awkward Interview UPDATED: After a now infamously awkward interview in which TV anchors accused "Paper Towns" star Cara Delevingne of being "in a mood," the author of the book has stepped in to defend the model-actress … Sean Malone, 'The Fighter' Actor, Dies at 54 in Drowning Accident Sean Malone, best known for his roles in "The Fighter" and "Gone Baby Gone," died on Wednesday in Boston after being in a coma for nine days following a drowning accident. He was 54. The actor went ou … U2 Concert Tour Special, Documentary Coming to HBO This Fall U2 and HBO are teaming up for two world premiere specials this fall -- a behind-the-scenes documentary and a concert special. The documentary, bowing on Nov. 7, will offer access to the rockers and th … 'Top Gear' Team to Produce Auto Show for Amazon LONDON -- The former presenters from hit BBC show "Top Gear" -- Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May -- have signed a deal with Amazon to produce a new motoring show for its streaming servic … Josh Elliott in Talks to Return to 'Good Morning America' (EXCLUSIVE) Nearly 18 months after leaving ABC News for NBC Sports, Josh Elliott is in talks to return to his old job as the news reader on "Good Morning America," Variety has learned. According to two p … 'Law & Order' Director Arrested on Child Pornography Charges TV director Jason "Jace" Alexander (not to be confused with Jason Alexander of "Seinfeld" fame) was arrested Wednesday in connection with the possession and file-sharing of child pornography. Westches …

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