Dec 10, 2004

Issue #796

Cover Story

Hanging with the all-star cast of ''Ocean's Twelve''

by Dave Karger | Dec 03, 2004
Who flubbed his lines? Whose part got cut? George, Julia, Matt, and the gang tell all Read Article
Magazine Cover (Dec 10, 2004)

Features

The Darling of ''Veronica Mars''

by Jennifer Armstrong | Dec 06, 2004
Kristen Bell, the spunky star of UPN's teen detective drama discusses the shows lack of viewers. Read Article

''Seinfeld'' scribe reports on pilot season

by Peter Mehlman | Dec 06, 2004
Peter Mehlman writes about the annual ritual in which writers pitch shows to network execs -- and pray Read Article

Movies

Critical Mass

Here's how a sampling of critics from across the country grade 10 current releases. Read Article

Q&A

''Housewives'' murder victim speaks up

by Karyn L. Barr | Dec 06, 2004
Christine Estabrook hints that we might not have seen the last of her character, Mrs. Huber Read Article

Review

Closer

by Lisa Schwarzbaum
The incandescent stars betray the ordinary, venal roots of the adulterous drama Closer Read Article

House Of Flying Daggers

by Owen Gleiberman
A rousing, radiant, romantic martial-arts spectacular Read Article

Conspiracy Of Silence

by Lisa Schwarzbaum
A community gets its Irish up over a church sex scandal Read Article

The Big Red One

by Owen Gleiberman
A beloved WWll 'classic' returns in its director's-cut glory Read Article

Download This

Dec 06, 2004
EW recommends tracks from Adem, Archer Prewitt and The Walkmen Read Article

Television

TV's funniest quotes for the week of December 10, 2004

Dec 06, 2004
We pick our favorite quips from talk shows and sitcoms Read Article

What to Watch for week of DECEMBER 6

by Alynda Wheat | Dec 06, 2004
A day-to-day guide to notable programs. Read Article

Ask the Critic

What movie sequel made you forget the original?

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 06, 2004
Check out the latest Ask the Critic questions and post your own Read Article

Ask the TV Critic

Your picks for best and worst TV theme songs?

by Gillian Flynn | Dec 06, 2004
Check out the latest Ask the Critic question and post your own Read Article

Book Capsule Review

The Stupidest Angel

by Whitney Pastorek | Dec 08, 2004

Christmas Stars

by Brian Hiatt | Dec 06, 2004

The Christmas Thief

by Lynette Rice | Dec 06, 2004

A Redbird Christmas

by Alanna Nash | Dec 08, 2004

A Christmas Visitor

by Tina Jordan | Dec 06, 2004

Strike The Harp!

by Melissa Rose Bernardo | Dec 06, 2004

Book News

EW's picks for the best coffee-table books

by Gilbert Cruz | Dec 06, 2004
The oversized tomes featuring photos of movie stars and historic moments make great holiday Read Article

Cover Story

Hanging with the all-star cast of ''Ocean's Twelve''

by Dave Karger | Dec 03, 2004
Who flubbed his lines? Whose part got cut? George, Julia, Matt, and the gang tell all Read Article

DVD Capsule Review

Carnivale

by Kirven Blount | Dec 06, 2004

The Ultimate Matrix Collection

by Tom Russo | Dec 06, 2004

How To Steal A Million

by Michelle Kung | Dec 06, 2004

Paris, Texas

by Sam Adams | Dec 06, 2004

DVD Commentary

EW reviews the latest Walt Disney Treasures DVD's

by Chris Willman | Dec 06, 2004
Here's what we think of ''Mickey Mouse in Black and White,'' ''The Complete Pluto: Volume One,'' and ''The Mickey Mouse Club: Week 1'' Read Article

DVD News

Q&A with ''24'''s Kiefer Sutherland

by Abby West | Dec 06, 2004
The television star discusses what's in store for his character in the show's fourth season Read Article

DVD Review

Maria Full of Grace

by Tim Purtell | Dec 07, 2004

DVD review

The Bourne Supremacy

by Dalton Ross | Dec 07, 2004
Fasten your seat belts. The Bourne Supremacy puts DVD viewers in the driver's seat. Read Article

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

by Jeff Labrecque | Dec 07, 2004
A True Underdog Story Read Article

Movie Capsule Review

Alexander

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 06, 2004

Movie News

''The Da Vinci Code'' is coming to the big screen

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Dec 06, 2004
The filmmakers adapting bestselling book are concerned of of offending xian groups due to the source material's controversial content Read Article

The real-life endings to biopic subjects

by Michelle Kung | Dec 06, 2004
Here's the rest of the story about Alexander the Great and Ray Charles that aren't shown in their films Read Article

EW tallies past Oscar noms from this season's films

by Jeff Labrecque | Dec 06, 2004
Here are the movies whose major players have earned the most Academy Award nominations in years past Read Article

Is Nicolas Cage's hair in his new movie fake?

by Steve Daly | Dec 06, 2004
''National Treasure'''s biggest mystery is the strange hairstyle of its hero Read Article

EW talks to the cast of ''Ocean's Twelve''

by Dave Karger | Dec 06, 2004
Brad Pitt, Bernie Mac, Don Cheadle and the rest of the super-star cast of ''Ocean's Twelve'' talk about the caper sequel Read Article

Movie Review

Conspiracy of Silence

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 01, 2004

House of Flying Daggers

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 02, 2004

The Big Red One

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 01, 2004

Closer

by Lisa Schwarzbaum

Music Commentary

EW recommends the hottest box sets this holiday season

by David Browne | Dec 06, 2004
Consider the Beatles — or one of these other gift-worthy, extras-packed collections Read Article

EW evaluates recent greatest hits albums

by David Browne | Dec 06, 2004
Britney Spears and Shania Twain are among the stars who have released albums featuring old hits and new songs Read Article

Music News

EW evaluates hip-hop stars designer shoes

by Whitney Pastorek | Dec 06, 2004
Here's what we think about Jay-Z and Missy Elliot's sneaker line Read Article

Music Review

Red Light District

by Ryan Dombal | Dec 06, 2004

With the Lights Out

by David Browne | Dec 06, 2004
Raw, messy, and undeniably moving, With the Lights Out captures the essence of Nirvana. Read Article

Speak

by Nicholas Fonseca | Dec 06, 2004

Here Comes Everyone

by Brian M. Raftery | Dec 06, 2004

Vulture Street

by Ty Burr | Dec 06, 2004

Weapons of Mass Destruction

by Chuck Mindenhall | Dec 06, 2004

50 Years of Hits

by Chris Willman | Dec 06, 2004

Must List

10 things EW loves: Week of Dec. 10, 2004

Dec 06, 2004
A guide to the best in recent movies, TV, DVDs, music, books and more Read Article

Pop Culture News

Lost projects by Johnny, Britney, and others

Dec 04, 2004
Whatever happened to Depp's directorial debut? The ''Star Wars'' holiday special? Find out here Read Article

Plastic surgery and its dominance in Hollywood

by Allison Hope Weiner | Dec 10, 2004
Directors, writers and producers comment on the growing trend of looking younger for the camera Read Article

Letters from our readers

Dec 06, 2004
Check out the readers who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Who's making deals in the week of Dec. 10, 2004

by Gregory Kirschling, Adam B. Vary | Dec 06, 2004
The biggest upcoming projects in entertainment Read Article

EW's list of librarians depicted in pop culture

by Heidi Weinkam | Dec 06, 2004
Characters from ''Party Girl'' and ''Shawshank Redemption'' prove that not all librarians are boring Read Article

Q&A with ''Peter Sellers'' Geoffrey Rush

by Gregory Kirschling | Dec 06, 2004
The Oscar-winning actor discusses his new HBO biopic about the temperamental comic legend Read Article

Dalton Ross's Hit List for the week of Dec. 10, 2004

by Dalton Ross | Dec 06, 2004
The 10 hottest topics of the week Read Article

Celebrity news for the week of Dec. 10, 2004

by Whitney Pastorek, Gilbert Cruz, Adam B. Vary | Dec 06, 2004
Brief updates on births, divorces, court dates, and more Read Article

Odds on the remaining ''Apprentice'' wannabes

by Jennifer Armstrong | Dec 06, 2004
EW tells you who of the remaining four will win, and why Read Article

Sub-Mariner Of The Week

TV Review

The West Wing

by Mark Harris | Dec 07, 2004
NBC's White House drama gets a bounce from a plot shake-up and a new contender. Read Article

Television News

EW lists Dan Rather's memorable moments

by Paul Katz | Mar 08, 2005
Here's what we'll remember most about the retiring anchor's 24-year career at CBS Read Article

A burning question about ''Survivor''

by Karyn L. Barr | Dec 06, 2004
We find answers to the inexplicable Read Article

Why Heather Locklear remains TV's most wanted woman

by Lynette Rice | Dec 07, 2004
Even after her recent failure, ''LAX,'' the networks think the former ''Melrose'' star can do no wrong Read Article

Long-running ''Jeopardy!'' champion finally loses

by Whitney Pastorek | Dec 06, 2004
Ken Jennings breaks his winning streak with by answering incorrectly with H&R Block Read Article

The Pop of King

Stephen King lists the best music of 2004

by Stephen King | Feb 01, 2007
EW's pop-culture columnist reflects on the records that rocked his world Read Article