Magazine Archive
Jul 20, 2012
Issue #1216
Cover Story
'The Dark Knight Rises': Bring on the 'Knight'
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Jul 18, 2012
The best superhero movie franchise of all time is about to end [MDASH] and not with a whimper but a hell of a bang. We talked to director Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale about inspirations, Oscar snubs, and why nobody in ''The Dark Knight Rises'' ever mentions the Joker
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Features
Sneak peek Anna Karenina
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Jul 18, 2012
Keira Knightley reteams with director Joe Wright for an ambitious new take on the beloved Russian novel, due in theaters this fall Read it
'Breaking Bad' boys, bad boys ... whatcha gonna do?
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Jul 18, 2012
With only 16 episodes left, AMC's magnificent meth drama ''Breaking Bad'' returns with its hero now a villain whose passion for the thug life is downright scary Read it
Feedback
Feedback: July 20, 2012
Jul 13, 2012
Your praise for Louis C.K.'s brand of comedy, additions to our list of ''the 50 best movies you've never seen,'' and more Read it
Monitor
Ron Howard remembers TV icon Andy Griffith
Jul 13, 2012
Andy Griffith, America's favorite sheriff, died on July 3. He was 86. Read it
Farewell to endearing star Ernest Borgnine
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Jul 13, 2012
Ernest Borgnine died on July 8. He was 95. Read it
Monitor: July 20, 2012
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Jul 13, 2012
Claire Danes is expecting her first child, ''The Social Network'' producers Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti will film an adaptation of ''Fifty Shades of Grey,'' and more Read it
Book Article
Chris Colfer: From 'Glee' star to kids' author
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Jul 13, 2012
Chris Colfer, 22, has dazzled millions with his voice. Now he hopes to enchant you with his children's fantasy novel, ''The Land of Stories'' (out July 17). Read it
That name sounds familiar...
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Jul 13, 2012
Lately we've been noticing fictional characters who share names with celebrities. Whether you consider this device a fun distraction or a total annoyance, here are some famous monikers that have invaded novelists' imaginations. Read it
Book Review
Cover Story
'The Dark Knight Rises': Bring on the 'Knight'
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Jul 18, 2012
The best superhero movie franchise of all time is about to end and not with a whimper but a hell of a bang. We talked to director Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale about inspirations, Oscar snubs, and why nobody in ''The Dark Knight Rises'' ever mentions the Joker Read it
DVD Article
DVDs: July 20, 2012
Jul 13, 2012
Reviews of the latest movies in stores, including ''Friends with Kids,'' ''Salmon Fishing in the Yemen,'' and more Read it
DVD Review
Olympic bests
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Jul 13, 2012
Get psyched for the Summer Games with these enduring five-ring classics Read it
Down by Law
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Jul 13, 2012
How Jim Jarmusch's odd fable, now on Blu-ray, sparked a lifelong affair with indie film Read it
EW Looks Back
Quirkiest TV towns
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Jul 13, 2012
The funky, funny TV hamlet, populated by equally funky, funny citizens, has become something of a cliché by now, but such a setting captivated viewers when ''Northern Exposure'' debuted on CBS July 12, 1990. EW writers weigh in on five of their favorite fictional communities. Read it
Editor's Note
The truth about TomKat
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Jul 13, 2012
Our managing editor Jess Cagle puts to rest the tabloid rumors about Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Read it
Hollywood Insider
Michelle Williams takes flight as Glinda in Sam Raimi's 'Oz'
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Jul 13, 2012
Here's a first look at Sam Raimi's prequel to ''Oz the Great and Powerful'' Read it
'Expendables'' Terry Crews heads to 'Newsroom'
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Jul 13, 2012
Terry Crews will play a bodyguard on ''The Newsroom'' later this month Read it
Movie Article
Coming soon ... for one night only!
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Jul 13, 2012
The LCD Soundsystem concert doc ''Shut Up and Play the Hits'' pulls back the curtain on the band's James Murphy and hops on a growing trend in distribution: the one-night wonder Read it
The 'Versailles' controversy
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Jul 13, 2012
Billionaire David Siegel doesn't like ''The Queen of Versailles'' one bit. So he's suing, well, everyone. Read it
'The Imposter': A story so weird it must be true
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Jul 13, 2012
A new documentary about a missing boy and the man who claimed to be him is too incredible to be true. Except it is. Read it
Movie Review
Music Article
On My iPod: Rose Byrne
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Jul 13, 2012
After a busy year on the big screen (''Bridesmaids,'' ''X-Men: First Class''), the Aussie actress, 32, returns to ''Damages'' (Wednesdays, 9 p.m., DirecTV) Read it
Movie trailers: What's that Song?
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Jul 13, 2012
All that blissful air-conditioning isn't the only reason to get to the cineplex on time; the music in the latest batch of trailers is pretty cool too Read it
Singles: July 20, 2012
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Jul 13, 2012
Reviews of the latest songs from Pink, Kanye West, and more Read it
Disco balls out, show tunes in
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Jul 13, 2012
Studio 54 has transformed into 54 Below, a nightclub celebrating Broadway's biggest names Read it
The Mumford effect: A band roundup
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Jul 13, 2012
Marcus Mumford & Co. ushered in a new era of folksy-rootsy rock with their stealth-smash 2010 debut ''Sigh No More,'' and spawned a cottage genre call it Mumford & Sons (& Sons) Read it
Nicki Minaj on her first movie role
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Jul 13, 2012
She's a mammoth movie star! Or at least, she voices a woolly mammoth named Steffie in ''Ice Age: Continental Drift.'' Minaj talks to EW about her animated debut. Read it
Albums: July 20, 2012
Jul 13, 2012
Reviews of the latest releases from Matisyahu and Stevie Jackson Read it
Music Review
News Article
Behind the scenes of the ''Final Rose Tonight''
Jul 13, 2012
''Bachelorette'' host and EW.com blogger Chris Harrison talks about Emily's painful penultimate rose ceremony and reveals his soft spot for ''You've Got Mail'' Read it
News and Notes
London looks: Fashion designers go for the gold
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Jul 13, 2012
In a bid to boost global brand recognition, some big names in fashion are getting in on the Summer Olympics. Here's a sneak peek at a few of the designer labels outfitting athletes for everything from the opening ceremonies to the medal presentations. Read it
The totally true tale of TomKat's demise
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Jul 13, 2012
Why did Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes break up? Who knows?!? But dubious ''facts'' haven't stopped everyone in the media from wildly speculating. Read it
Frank Ocean: The bravest man in hip-hop
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Jul 13, 2012
Frank Ocean is earning praise for opening up about his sexuality. But what does it mean for his career? Read it
A viral video 20 years in the making
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Jul 13, 2012
McDonald created a video with his 12-year-old self asking questions to his future self, and his current self answering them Read it
The week in Pitt news
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Jul 13, 2012
Brad Pitt's mother and brother stole the spotlight from him this week Read it
Hit List: July 20, 2012
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Jul 13, 2012
Justin Bieber was cited for reckless driving, ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' broke the box office record for the highest grossing Tuesday opening, and more Read it
TV Article
You Know Who's Cool?: James Wolk
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Jul 13, 2012
Wolk talks about his roles on ''Happy Endings'' and ''Political Animals'' Read it
Broadway stars take on TV
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Jul 13, 2012
You may not have realized, but your television is being invaded by the singing and dancing multihyphenates of Broadway. EW investigates the phenomenon. Read it
Sound Bites: July 20, 2012
Jul 13, 2012
Memorable lines from ''Episodes,'' ''Awkward,'' and more Read it

