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The Heat Opening Weekend Box Office in the UK
Paul Feig’s follow-up to the gender-defying Bridesmaids was ushered into UK cinemas by supportive critics and very positive reviews. Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy received...
Film News Round Up for July 26th: Updates on Gone Girl, Nicole Holofcener’s Latest and Melissa McCarthy as a Spy
Here’s a news round up of some of the most notable news from the past couple days. Drew Barrymore is producing Animal –a horror film for the Chiller network about a group of friends who...
Melissa McCarthy is Outperforming Comedy Dudes
Melissa McCarthy is crushing it right now–with a $40 million dollar opening weekend with The Heat, a rumored ESPYS hosting gig and recently wrapped up principal production on Tammy a film she...
Hollywood’s Glass Ceiling: Why Doesn’t the Film Industry Trust Women?
Here’s a piece I wrote for CNN’s Leading Women section: It would be wonderful to say that in 2013 things were looking up for women in Hollywood — both onscreen and behind the...
The Heat Packs The Heat at the Box Office
This weekend was supposed to be another coronation moment for Channing Tatum, but he ran into a couple of snags namely two crazy female cops. He also ran into the fact that he was in a $150...
The Heat – Written by Katie Dippold
Yesterday, I wrote a piece that gave my argument about why you need to go and see The Heat this weekend. What I didn’t share since I was embargoed was the fact that I really liked the...
Why You Need To Go See The Heat This Weekend!
Remember two years ago when Bridesmaids came out and women went to the movies and Hollywood (except for every woman who worked there) was shocked that women and men went to see a movie about a bunch...
Melissa McCarthy and the Definition of Success
This Sunday, The New York Times did a wonderful profile of Melissa McCarthy. She’s been well on her way to superstardom since her breakout performance in Bridesmaids. McCarthy is...
Today’s Disconnect – Do Actresses Have Clout or Not?
Last week when I was in LA I read the following two articles on the same day. NY Times: On Newsstands, Allure of the Film Actress Fades and the Hollywood Reporter: Revenge...
This is Not OK: Photoshopping Melissa McCarthy on The Heat UK Poster
Our most anticipated female centric movie of the summer, The Heat, is merely weeks away from its release. A U.K. promo image was unveiled for the film last week and Melissa McCarthy was looking very,...
Melissa McCarthy’s Tammy to Take on 2014 Independence Day Box Office
As we anxiously countdown the days until The Heat is released on June 28th, we are always excited to hear any news about the lovely Melissa McCarthy. As we had previously reported, McCarthy was...
Oscars Rehire Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron
While we here at Women and Hollywood had many problems with the Oscars executive produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, the Academy is very pleased that the show was able to bring in that coveted...
Melissa McCarthy on SNL
Melissa McCarthy hosted SNL for the second time this past weekend. While I don’t think that this show was as strong as her first hosting gig, it was far better than so many of the other...
Melissa McCarthy to be CinemaCon’s 2013 Female Star of the Year
The very funny Melissa McCarthy will be receiving CinemaCon’s 2013 Female Star of the Year award. Previous winners have included Jennifer Garner, Cameron Diaz, Katherine Heigl, Anne...
Films Targeting Women Dominate the Box Office This Weekend
Maybe we can call this a bit of poetic justice but it looks like the big boys are floundering and the girls are on the rise. This weekend, the female targeted, yet not very feminist, Oz –...
Melissa McCarthy Wins the Box Office Again
After Melissa McCarthy’s latest movie, Identity Thief, opened to a $36.6 million weekend and currently holds the biggest film opening of 2013, it slipped last weekend to number two. But...
Melissa McCarthy Dominates Weekend Box Office
Sorry Rex Reed—looks like there are many, many people who want to see a Melissa McCarthy starring in a movie. Despite the blizzard on the east coast, McCarthy’s Identity Thief opened...
Hollywood Sexist of the Day: Rex Reed
Rex Reed’s review of Identity Thief in The New York Observer is a scathing takedown of the film, which is fine. He's entitled to his opinion. He's a critic. What’s not...
Melissa McCarthy Developing Three New Films and Directing Tammy
The very funny Melissa McCarthy announced three movies that she and her writing partner/husband, Ben Falcone will be developing with their production company, On the Day. They have also signed on to...
Trailer Watch: The Heat Red-Band Trailer – Written by Katie Dippold
We previously posted the trailer for the Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock cop comedy, The Heat. The recently released red-band trailer (NSFW) gives you a better look at what to expect of the Katie...
Trailer Watch: The Heat – Written by Katie Dippold, Starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy
The Heat, written by Katie Dippold and directed by Bridesmaids director Paul Feig brings together two stars Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock as a tough Boston cop and uptight FBI agent...