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'SNL' Returns Melissa McCarthy as Host April 6

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:30:50 +0000

With plenty of buzz from this weekend's upcoming Justin Timberlake-hosted installment of 'SNL, the long-running sketch comedy series seems to have gotten the message to stick with its strongest players. Following the success of 'Identity Thief,' Melissa McCarthy will return to the 'SNL' stage for the second time in two years, hosting the April 6 installment, but who will join the 'Mike & Molly' star as musical guest?

'Identity Thief 2′ Already Being Discussed?

Jacob Hall — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:17:53 +0000

'Identity Thief' has been in theaters for less than two weeks and it's already grossed $76 million at the box office, an enormous amount for a modestly budgeted comedy with a known but untested leading lady. Although critics haven't been as kind as audiences, $100 million is a sure thing at this point and we wouldn't rule out $150 million if March is kind to it. So of course Universal has already thought about an 'Identity Thief 2.' They probably thought about it two weeks ago.

Oscars 2013: Salma Hayek, Liam Neeson and More to Present

Eric Walkuski — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:41:46 +0000

The Oscars are less than a week away, and the list of presenters continues to grow. The show’sÂ producers, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, announced a new slew of names today that we can look forward to seeing on Sunday; check out the full list after the break. Actors Salma Hayek Pinault, Melissa McCarthy, Liam Neeson [...]

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Identity Thief' Steals $36 Million

Jacob Hall — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:50:51 +0000

Is Melissa McCarthy a movie star yet? The opening weekend of 'Identity Thief' suggests that yes, she is. After all, all of those people weren't flocking to this movie because of Jason Bateman (as delightful as he is). Anyway, all of this pretty much means that McCarthy's asking price just doubled.

'Identity Thief' Review

Jordan Hoffman — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:55:52 +0000

Funny is, of course, subjective. I find Woody Allen funny but there are plenty of people who find him about as amusing as being slowly asphyxiated in plastic bags from CVS. Still, I'll hazard to guess that there is no one who will find Melissa McCarthy obnoxiously singing along to Kelis' not-at-all-current "Milkshake" funny. Especially when 'Identity Thief' - a new "comedy" with McCarthy and Jason Bateman - goes to quite successful lengths to make you HATE her character. And you just might wind up hating this movie too.

Melissa McCarthy: Guy Fieri Inspired My 'Bridesmaids' Character

Mix 93-1 — Thu, 26 May 2011 18:20:36 +0000

Actors often use real-life people for inspiration when working on a movie, but even we were surprised when Melissa McCarthy revealed she based her performance in 'Bridesmaids' on TV personality Guy Fieri.