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Judd Apatow, HFPA Not Fans of Ricky Gervais’ Golden Globes Roasting

Much is being made today about Ricky Gervais’ performance as host-cum-roastmaster at the Golden Globes on Sunday night. Here at Movieline HQ, we’re firmly on Team Ricky, and it seems like we’re not alone — celebrities like Jimmy Fallon and Jason Bateman praised the unctuous Brit for his ribald comedy. But that doesn’t mean everyone enjoyed the public celebrity berating — just ask Judd Apatow and the Hollywood Foreign Press.

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R.I.P. Susannah York

Actress Susannah York died yesterday in London at the age of 72 from complications of cancer. Oscar-nominated for her role as Alice in 1969’s They Shoot Horses Don’t They? , York also appeared in Tom Jones , The Man for All Seasons , and as Superman’s Kryptonian mother in Richard Donner’s Superman . [ Deadline ]

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SNL Scorecard: Did the Rookies Save Gwyneth Paltrow’s Show?

Last night’s Gwyneth Paltrow-hosted edition of Saturday Night Live used an interesting formula: The first half of the show featured mostly the established cast-members (Kristen Wiig even got to do that Kristen Wiig thing that she does, a rarity as of late), which has been, at best, hit or miss all season. Then, after a notably feisty “Weekend Update,” new featured players Jay Pharoah, Taran Killam and Paul Brittain, respectively, gave us three individual sketches that all killed. Were their efforts enough to make this a memorable show? On to the scorecard!

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Weekend Receipts: Green Hornet Packs A Medium Sting At Number One; The Dilemma Dies On The Vine

Welcome to the doldrums of January, a cinematic graveyard where, traditionally, studios unceremoniously dump off their DOA films with little fanfare and even fewer expectations. But this year was going to be different; with marquee names like Vince Vaughn, Ron Howard, Seth Rogen and Michel Gondry, the box office could match the talent on display? So, was it? Ehhh…ish. While The Green Hornet managed to open on just barely the side of “okay,” The Dilemma self-destructed at a weak number two. There’s always January 2012 guys!

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Weekend Receipts: Green Hornet Packs A Medium Sting At Number One; The Dilemma Dies On The Vine

Check Out This King’s Speech Inspired Poster

As the cast of The King’s Speech gets ready for their big night at the Golden Globes (7 nominations!), they might want to take this poster’s message to heart to calm their nerves. The funsters at Drink At Work combined a heartbreaking speech impediment with a ubiquitous piece of retro hipster art, and, well, check it out after the break. [ DAW ]

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Christian Bale girlfriend Sibi Blazic

Christian Bale, 36, held back tears while talking about Sibi Blazic, his wife of more than a decade, backstage at the Critics#39; Choice Movie Awards, where he won best supporting actor for his role in the boxing film, which also stars Mark Wahlberg. The Fighter star Christian Bale has no problem playing the tough guy in many of his films. But when the cameras aren#39;t rolling, the actor has a soft side. “I get choked up about that stuff,” Bale told reporters Friday. “It#39;s everything becau

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Christian Bale girlfriend Sibi Blazic

Friday Box Office: Green Hornet Has Sallow Opening Night, Dilemma Self-Destructs

On the weekend of the Golden Globes, a couple of prize turkeys were trotted out at the box office to little effect. Seth Rogen’s long-delayed Green Hornet opened at a weak number one, while Vince Vaughn’s Dilemma barely made a splash at number two. But hey, The King’s Speech opened wide at number four and did okay! Your Friday box office is here.

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John Dye death at 47

The Mississippi-born actor costarred with Roma Downey and Della Reese on the hit CBS show from 1994 to 2003. John Dye, best known for his role as angel Andrew on Touched by an Angel, died of a heart attack in San Francisco on Monday, according to his family. He was 47. His other credits include guest appearances on Murder, She Wrote and The Young and the Restless, as well as work in the films The Perfect Weapon and Once Upon a Christmas. His last role was in 2007#39;s Fist of a Warrior. When

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Who is Likeliest to Recreate Classic Golden Globe Moments This Sunday?

Say what you will about the Golden Globes, but its history is peppered with astounding TV moments. Is there a chance that winners/presenters at this Sunday’s ceremony can recreate the Globes’ three best moments? Let’s figure out who’s likeliest to match the Hollywood Foreign Press’s finest times this Sunday.

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The 30 Most Profitable Films of 2010: Animation Domination