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SNL: Ben Affleck Joins the "Fiver Timers Club" and Explains His Oscar Speech

Jacob Hall — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:48 +0000

The season finale of SNL was the fifth time that Ben Affleck has hosted the show, officially making him a member of the "Fiver Timers" club. You may remember the pomp and circumstance that surrounded Justin Timberlake when he joined this elite group, so how was the Oscar-winning director of 'Argo' inducted?

SNL: Iran Responds to 'Argo' With a Film of Its Own

Jacob Hall — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:02:36 +0000

Of course there was an 'Argo' sketch on last night's SNL. How could you get Ben Affleck to host and not have some kind of 'Argo' sketch? However, what they came up with proved much stranger and much funnier than you'd expect. What if Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad protested 'Argo' by making a movie about the making of 'Argo'? Well, now we know!

'SNL' Season Finale Preview: Ben Affleck and Bill Hader Say Goodbye

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:52:32 +0000

Earlier this week sad news broke that 'SNL' vet Bill Hader would depart the series after Saturday's upcoming finale with Ben Affleck and Kanye West, potentially taking fellow veterans Jason Sudeikis and Fred Armisen with him. Whoever goes, Ben Affleck's upcoming introduction into the five-timer's club looks to continue the streak from Kristen Wiig, so check out the first promos inside!

'SNL' Preview: May Brings Kristen Wiig, Ben Affleck and Kanye West!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:15:22 +0000

Vince Vaughn's first 'SNL' hosting gig in over a decade might have felt a bit undercooked, something we're hoping two-time host and 'The Hangover Part 3' star Zach Galifianakis will fix in his May 4 outing, but it's the rest of 'SNL's' all-star May lineup that really brings the A game. Not only will beloved former cast member Kristen Wiig return to the 'SNL' stage for her first hosting gig, but so will Ben Affleck, with musical guest Kanye West! Preview 'SNL's' all-star May inside!

Ben Affleck Could Be Hanged for 'Argo' Says Former White House Analyst

Mike Sampson — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:10:06 +0000

Ben Affleck was not nominated as Best Director for 'Argo' (a film that would later go on to win Best Picture at the Oscars) and lots of people thought this was a big problem. But if a former Reagan-era White House Analyst is to believed, Affleck may have an even bigger problem: being hanged for war crimes.

'Argo' Wins Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:55:53 +0000

‘Argo‘ was named Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars this Sunday. Ben Affleck‘s ‘Argo’ premiered at the Toronto Film Festival where it was immediately touted as a Oscar frontrunner and in the past few months, held strong winning both the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture, Drama and the Best Picture award at the BAFTAs. [...]

'Argo' DVD Giveaway: Bring On Home Ben Affleck's Oscar-Nominated Film

Nick Romano — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:00:36 +0000

ScreenCrush and GuySpeed are teaming up for a weekly DVD giveaway. This week, we’re offering up the Golden Globe, Actor’s Guild, Critic’s Choice, Producer’s Guild, BAFTA and DGA-winning ‘Argo‘ — not to mention it’s also got seven Oscar nominations. Here’s the official synopsis: On November 4, 1979, as the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point, [...]

Ben Affleck and 'Argo' Win Top Prizes at the DGA Awards

Jacob Hall — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:13:00 +0000

Okay, this is just getting silly -- another major Hollywood award ceremony, another victory for Ben Affleck and 'Argo,' this time at the Director's Guild of America awards. If this was like any other year, Affleck would look like a shoe-in for the Oscar...except that he's not nominated. Which means that Affleck's repeated victories make this year's Academy Awards the hardest to predict in recent memory.

'Argo' Wins Big at Producer's Guild of America Awards

Jacob Hall — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:15:00 +0000

With each passing awards ceremony, the Academy's snubbing of Ben Affleck for Best Director looks increasingly ridiculous. Some thought that 'Argo' winning Best Picture and Best DIrector at the Golden Globes was something of a fluke, but now that the critically acclaimed box office hit has won big at the Producer's Guild of America awards, you may want to shuffle around your Oscar bets.

Matt Damon Takes Over 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:35:38 +0000

A joke ten years in the making, last night Jimmy Kimmel fans were in for a treat as the oft-put upon Matt Damon finally got his revenge on the late-night host. No longer would Kimmel close his every 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' broadcast with "apologies to Matt Damon," but rather the prolific movie star duct-taped Kimmel to a chair and took over the program from the beginning. Along with a host of guest stars including Robin Williams and Ben Affleck, check out Damon's take-over of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' inside!

2013 Critics Choice Awards Winners: 'Argo' Takes Home Best Picture and Best Director

Nick Romano — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:40:28 +0000

The 2013 Critics Choice Awards winners were announced Thursday night, just off the heels of the 2013 Oscar nominations, which were revealed earlier that morning. Ben Affleck's 'Argo' certainly had much to celebrate (and not just because it's a fav of Roger Ebert's) -- aside from being nominated in the Academy Awards' categories for Best Picture and Best Director, 'Argo' also took home the titles for both those categories in the Critics Choice Awards.

'Argo' Featurette: The Oscar Race Isn't Over Yet

Damon Houx — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:00:56 +0000

It wasn't but two weeks ago that 'Argo,' the Ben Affleck-directed hostage thriller, was considered a front-runner, and possible winner of Oscar gold. Two critics awards later, and now it's 'Zero Dark Thirty' that has taken its thunder, and possibly for good. But the race isn't over, and 'Argo' has just unleashed a featurette spotlighting how good it is.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck Expecting Third Child

Shauna Wright — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:45:26 +0000

Actress Jennifer Garner and her actor/director husband Ben Affleck, married since 2005, have announced they are expecting their third child.

In a one-line statement released Monday, the couple, both 39, said they are “thrilled” at the impending arrival, who will join big sisters Violet, 5, and Seraphina, 2.

Celebrity Birthdays for August 15 – Debra Messing, Ben Affleck and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:00:09 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Debra Messing
Age: 43
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Emmy-winning role as wacky Grace Adler in the groundbreaking sitcom ‘Will & Grace’ and frequent comparisons to legendary comedienne Lucille Ball

Ben Affleck
Age: 39
Occupation: Actor, Director, and Screenwriter
Known For: Roles in films such as ‘Chasing Amy’ and ‘Armageddon,’ directing the movies ‘Gone Baby Gone’ and ‘The Town,’ winning an Oscar with Matt Damon for writing ‘Good Will Hunting,’ and his marriage to actress Jennifer Garner