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Benjamin Svetkey

Editor-at-Large, Entertainment Weekly and EW.com

Benjamin Svetkey has been writing about movies, TV, books and music since the EW's launch in 1990. His articles have also appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Time International, among other publications.

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PopWatch James Bond's boss, M, to die in 'Skyfall' -- maybe. Who should take over?
by Benjamin Svetkey | Apr 10, 2012 06:26 PM

It was upsetting enough when rumors started popping up online that James Bond's vintage Aston Martin was going to get blown to smithereens in the...

PopWatch Ashley Judd selected as official DNC delegate. Good for the republic or a sign of the apocalypse?
by Benjamin Svetkey | Apr 03, 2012 05:42 PM

When Democrats get together in North Carolina in September to formally nominate Barack Obama as their party’s candidate for president, one of the delegates at...

TV Article Garrett Morris: An ex-'SNL' star breaks out on '2 Broke Girls'
by Benjamin Svetkey | Mar 30, 2012

After years away from the spotlight, the ''Saturday Night Live'' alum is back on a hit TV show. We talked to him about his drug habit, his comeback, and the controversial comedy on ''Girls''

Inside Movies 'Neighborhood Watch': Ben Stiller and Shawn Levy on how the Trayvon Martin case affects their film
by Benjamin Svetkey | Mar 28, 2012 05:21 PM

In comedy, timing is everything. And right now, in light of the Trayvon Martin tragedy, it’s hard to imagine worse timing for a comedy called...

Features Armie Hammer: A (mostly) fairy-tale life
by Benjamin Svetkey | Mar 23, 2012

He plays a charming prince opposite Julia Roberts in ''Mirror Mirror,'' and he's the real-life heir to an oil fortune. But this guy doesn't expect the royal treatment

PopWatch CNN's Piers Morgan grills Davis Guggenheim on Obama doc -but why?
by Benjamin Svetkey | Mar 09, 2012 04:12 PM

Piers Morgan gave filmmaker Davis Guggenheim quite a grilling on CNN last night. The talk show host invited the Oscar-winning documentarian (he directed and produced...

Features Adam Scott: You know you love him
by Benjamin Svetkey | Mar 09, 2012

Now get ready to share him with the rest of the planet. The ''Parks and Recreation'' star emerges as a true leading man in the new romantic comedy ''Friends With Kids''

Hollywood Insider Tony Kaye finally releases next film
by Benjamin Svetkey | Mar 09, 2012

The ''American History X'' helmer recruits Adrien Brody, ''Mad Men'' star Christina Hendricks, James Caan, and more for his follow-up film... 13 years later

Movie Article Dave Franco: A whole new Franco
by Benjamin Svetkey | Mar 09, 2012

Does the guy in the picture remind you of a certain overachieving Oscar-nominated actor? He should. Meet James Franco's younger brother Dave. With a breakout role in the comedy ''21 Jump Street,'' he's starting to carve out a place in Hollywood all his own

Features Oscars 2012: How I'm voting
by Anthony Breznican, Benjamin Svetkey | Feb 17, 2012

We asked four high-profile Academy members to tell us, anonymously, who's getting their votes and why. Their answers may surprise you

PopWatch 'Ferris Bueller' Super Bowl ad: All the easter eggs in one basket
by Benjamin Svetkey | Feb 06, 2012 03:45 PM

Ferris Bueller fans have probably already spotted most of the easter eggs in Honda's Super Bowl ad, which finally aired during Sunday's game after generating...

PopWatch Newt Gingrich wants Brad Pitt to play him in the movie. Think a fat Benjamin Button.
by Benjamin Svetkey | Feb 01, 2012 05:00 PM

We know Newt Gingrich has a healthy ego but this is getting ridiculous. Politico reports that during a radio interview on Tuesday, the former House...

Inside TV 'Ferris Bueller' Super Bowl ad: Why it's online now, and why Matthew Broderick at first refused to star
by Benjamin Svetkey | Jan 30, 2012 03:08 PM

Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime ad break is still almost a week away, but you can get a sneak peek at Honda’s new Ferris Bueller-inspired spot...

PopWatch Justin Long does Mitt Romney in MoveOn campaign spoof
by Benjamin Svetkey | Jan 26, 2012 05:55 PM

More bad news for Mitt Romney: actor Justin Long (Going the Distance) has just unveiled a killer impression of the GOP presidential candidate in a...

PopWatch Bartlet vs Obama: Who gave a better State of the Union?
by Benjamin Svetkey | Jan 25, 2012 06:42 PM

Aaron Sorkin is pretty busy these days tapping out Oscar bait like Moneyball and The Social Network, but last night's State of the Union made...

PopWatch GOP debates getting you down? Here are a few of the worst (movie) presidents ever
by Benjamin Svetkey | Jan 24, 2012 04:44 PM

You thought last night's GOP debate on NBC turned in some laughable performances? Hollywood screenwriters have been concocting over-the-top doomsday Presidents for decades, many of...

PopWatch Stephen Colbert to officially run for president?
by Benjamin Svetkey | Jan 12, 2012 05:28 PM

Tonight, the Republican race for president may get a teeny bit more crowded: Stephen Colbert will be making an announcement about his plans for throwing...

PopWatch If Jon Huntsman is 'the Manchurian Candidate,' then what is Newt Gingrich?
by Benjamin Svetkey | Jan 05, 2012 08:01 PM

We aren’t sure if it’s a joke or if this really is the most offensive political advertisement of the 2012 campaign. But this vile, racist...

News + Notes Year-end box office blues
by Benjamin Svetkey, Grady Smith | Dec 30, 2011

Why ticket sales stumbled in a holiday movie season full of high-profile sequels and stars

PopWatch Move over Meryl Streep. Michele Bachmann wants to play Thatcher
by Benjamin Svetkey | Dec 29, 2011 08:12 PM

Is Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann trying to ride Meryl Streep's coattails to the White House? "I think the United States needs an Iron Lady, and...