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Melissa McCarthy's Tammy to Take on 2014 Independence Day Box Office

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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 making her directorial debut with Tammy, a film that she co-wrote alongside her writing partner/husband Ben Falcone, who will be co-directing as well.

By Kerensa Cadenas
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May 3, 2013 12:30 PM
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Oscars Rehire Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron

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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 young male demographic. They are so happy that they made the early decision to rehire Meron and Zadan to be the 2014 producers for the event which will take place next March 2.

By Melissa Silverstein
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April 17, 2013 1:00 PM
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Melissa McCarthy on SNL

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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 hosts in recent memory.

By Melissa Silverstein
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April 8, 2013 10:25 AM
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Melissa McCarthy to be CinemaCon's 2013 Female Star of the Year

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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 Hathaway and Rachel McAdams.

By Kerensa Cadenas
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April 1, 2013 11:30 AM
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Films Targeting Women Dominate the Box Office This Weekend

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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 - The Great and Powerful was again number 1 at the box office. (I haven't seen the movie but here are two pieces about the film. Why ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Is A Major Step Back For Witches and Women and “Oz the Great and Powerful” Rekindles the Notion That Women Are Wicked.)

By Melissa Silverstein
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March 18, 2013 1:00 PM
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Melissa McCarthy Wins the Box Office Again

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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.

By Kerensa Cadenas
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February 26, 2013 11:05 AM
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Melissa McCarthy Dominates Weekend Box Office

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Sorry Rex Reed—looks like there are many, many people who want to see a Melissa McCarthy starring in a movie.

By Kerensa Cadenas
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February 11, 2013 11:07 AM
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Hollywood Sexist of the Day: Rex Reed

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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 fine, and what he's not entitled to, is his continual harping star's Melissa McCarthy and her weight.

By Melissa Silverstein and Kerensa Cadenas
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February 8, 2013 3:15 PM
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Melissa McCarthy Developing Three New Films and Directing Tammy

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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 direct the film Tammy.

By Kerensa Cadenas
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February 8, 2013 10:39 AM
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Trailer Watch: The Heat Red-Band Trailer - Written by Katie Dippold

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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 Dippold penned film and it looks hilarious.

By Kerensa Cadenas
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December 21, 2012 10:00 AM
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