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Stephen Colbert Gets Help With 'The Great Gatsby' from Carey Mulligan + LeVar Burton [VIDEOS]

Cassandra Rose — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:44:58 +0000

With the release of latest film iteration of 'The Great Gatsby' happening today (May 10), the internet has been blowing up with all things Gatsby. Last night's 'Colbert Report' was no exception, with host Stephen Colbert launching the cOlbert (that's not a typo) book club to celebrate F. Scott Fitzgerald's American classic

Chris Hardwick and Comedy Central Launching Late-Night Talk Show Following Stephen Colbert

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:30:27 +0000

First came Craig Kilborn, then Jon Stewart, followed by Stephen Colbert, and now...Chris Hardwick? According to Comedy Central, the "Nerdist" host of AMC's 'Talking Dead' will soon launch his own late-night talk show to debut this fall, following new episodes of 'The Colbert Report' at midnight. Could Chris Hardwick be the next big name in late-night? Find out for yourself inside!

Jon Stewart + Stephen Colbert Open Their Shows With Support for Boston [VIDEOS]

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:06:25 +0000

The political funnymen of Comedy Central, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, had a slightly (but not completely) somber approach to their show openers last night (April 16) in response to those horrific bombings at the Boston Marathon.

Stephen Colbert Signs Bill Clinton Up for Twitter, Whether He Wants to Be There or Not [VIDEO]

Ryan Anderson — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:55:16 +0000

Bill Clinton is finally on Twitter — thanks to Stephen Colbert, who gave the former Commander-in-Chief a shove into the social media age on Monday night’s installment of ‘The Colbert Report.’ The interview was conducted at Clinton Global Initiative University, an annual convention for youths, which was held in Saint Louis this past weekend. Clinton [...]

'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' Preview: Peter Jackson (and Stephen Colbert?) Tease the Next Film

Jacob Hall — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:44:42 +0000

A few weeks ago, director Peter Jackson held an online Q&A and preview for the upcoming 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.' However, if you wanted to watch or take part, you had to have bought 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' on DVD or Blu-ray and followed the proper instructions (you know, typing in codes and such). Although the entire event remains an exclusive, Jackson has posted a six minute excerpt to YouTube, letting everyone get a taste of the what it was like and get a glimpse of the new Middle Earth adventure.

Bill O'Reilly Doesn't Care About Gay Marriage, So Stephen Colbert Plans His Wedding to a Goat [VIDEO]

Cassandra Rose — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:25:12 +0000

Stephen Colbert, who of course spoofs a wingnut conservative on his show 'The Colbert Report,' was shocked and disheartened to learn that FOX's Bill O'Reilly doesn't really give a hoot about gay marriage one way or the other.

Which is pretty shocking considering Bill O'Reilly has spent his whole career hooting about something.

James Franco Admits He's Playing a Character Named 'James Franco'

Emerald Catron — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:21:50 +0000

Okay, then. It’s settled. James Franco is a fraud. Sure, he was joking when he admitted it on ‘The Colbert Report,’ but … was he? Also, Stephen Colbert is probably unbeatable in a challenge of Tolkein trivia. Bonus: game of “Marry, Hit That, Throw a Pail of Water on Her.” Another brilliant interview from Stephen [...]

Stephen Colbert + Sir Ian McKellen Kick Off 'Hobbit Week' In Hardcore Nerd Style [VIDEO]

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:05:26 +0000

Cormamin lindua ele lle, Stephen Colbert. That's Elvish for "Stephen Colbert, you are the coolest man on this or any other planet." Except that's definitely not how you say that in Elvish.

In celebration of the upcoming release of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' uber-nerd and enormous J.R.R. Tolkien fan Colbert is holding a special Hobbit-themed week on his show 'The Colbert Report.'

And he kicked off the festivities Monday night with the arrival of Gandalf the Grey, Ian McKellen.