Ben Affleck News

State of Play – DVD Review

Aug 31, 2009, 18:01 GMT

Russell Crowe and Ben Affleck are up to their necks in Washington politics.  Crowe on the journalistic end and Affleck on the governmental end.  When the congressman's lead researcher dies during the investigation of a mysterious organization, Crowe begins to uncover a conspiracy. ... more

Blake Lively to be in Affleck’s 'Town'

Aug 27, 2009, 18:36 GMT

'Gossip Girl' star Blake Lively has joined the cast that Ben Affleck is assembling for his crime thriller 'The Town,' which he is directing for Warner Bros. and Legendary. ... more

Hamm and Hall moves to 'Town' with Affleck

Jul 28, 2009, 21:14 GMT

Jon Hamm and Rebecca Hall are starring opposite Ben Affleck in 'The Town,' Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' romantic crime thriller that Affleck also is directing. ... more

In Pictures: 'Ante up for Africa 2009 World Series of Poker'

Jul 6, 2009, 19:00 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Ante up for Africa 2009 World Series of Poker'. ... more

Kevin Smith gets the what for, Jennifer Garner defends Ben

Jun 19, 2009, 12:02 GMT

Jennifer Garner will 'kick the a*s' of anyone who makes fun of her husband Ben Affleck. ... more

Changing Lanes – Blu-ray Review

May 27, 2009, 13:43 GMT

Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson are out to get even with each other in this tepid thriller.  The problem is that we could care less about either character or their problems. ... more

Paycheck – Blu-ray Review

May 27, 2009, 12:59 GMT

Director John Woo’s last directorial film so far features a befuddled Ben Affleck (talk about typecasting) on the lam but not knowing why.  This sci-fi thriller ramps up the action and keeps you guessing as to what Affleck has been up to before he had his memory erased.   ... more

Ben Affleck's bed-making refusal

May 10, 2009, 4:00 GMT

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner fight over housework. ... more

State of Play - Movie Review

Apr 17, 2009, 15:12 GMT

State of Play is a terrific idea waiting to happen. And there’s an interesting cast - Russell Crowe as Cal, a hygiene-challenged reporter for a leading Washington newspaper and Ben Affleck as Stephen, his college roommate, now a Congressman and rising political star. ... more

Ben Affleck readying the rifle for daughters' suitors

Apr 17, 2009, 4:00 GMT

Ben Affleck is dreading the day his daughters start dating. ... more

The thriller State of Play arrives in theaters and M&C’s giving away a prize pack from the film

Apr 15, 2009, 16:07 GMT

Oscar winner Russell Crowe leads an all-star cast in the blistering thriller State of Play arriving in theaters April 17th from Universal Pictures. To help get fans in the mood, M&C is giving away a State of Play Prize Pack! ... more

Ben Affleck's praise for brother's Joaquin film project, and more

Mar 31, 2009, 1:11 GMT

Casey Affeck's ongoing documentary project detailing the erratic performances of actor Joaquin Phoenix, as he morphs into a 'rapper,' is allegedly going to be a good watch, claims proud brother Ben Affleck. ... more

In photos: 'Children Mending Hearts Arrivals'

Feb 20, 2009, 10:08 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Children Mending Hearts Arrivals.' ... more

Ben Affleck desperate for son

Feb 9, 2009, 11:35 GMT

Ben Affleck wants to have a son. ... more

Bad dater Ben Affleck

Jan 27, 2009, 11:00 GMT

Ben Affleck was 'never very good' at dating. ... more

Ben Affleck's 'great' girl

Jan 20, 2009, 4:00 GMT

Ben Affleck says his newborn daughter is 'doing great'. ... more

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's daughter sequel

Jan 7, 2009, 9:20 GMT

Jennifer Garner has given birth to a girl. ... more

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck give Violet a baby sister

Jan 7, 2009, 2:29 GMT

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have welcomed their second daughter into the world. ... more

Hossein Amini writing new Jack Ryan movie for Paramount

Dec 19, 2008, 16:49 GMT

Hossein Amini is set to pen a new Jack Ryan movie for Paramount Pictures – the first big screen adventure for Tom Clancy’s intelligence analyst since 2002's franchise reboot 'The Sum of All Fears.' ... more

Ben Affleck's healthy Xmas wish

Dec 16, 2008, 9:40 GMT

Ben Affleck says all he wants for Christmas is the 'health' of his family. ... more

Ben Affleck looking at ‘Arizona’

Dec 9, 2008, 14:15 GMT

Ben Affleck is reportedly eyeing Miramax Films’ drama 'Arizona' as his next directorial effort. ... more

Daredevil - The Director's Cut – Blu-ray Review

Sep 29, 2008, 16:39 GMT

Daredevil arrives on Blu-ray in a “Director’s Cut” that looks great and improves on the joke of a theatrical release. The film is still a bit of a chore to get through and could have been done better, but this version makes it watchable – thanks to the extra footage and a harder edge. ... more

Ben Affleck's fatherly advice

Aug 28, 2008, 9:35 GMT

Ben Affleck has been giving Matt Damon advice on coping with his newborn daughter Gia via text message. ... more

Ben Affleck returns with ‘Extract’

Aug 21, 2008, 9:28 GMT

Ben Affleck is in talks to star in Mike Judge’s upcoming comedy “Extract” for Miramax. ... more

Daredevil hits Blu-ray with a Director’s Cut edition

Aug 7, 2008, 21:13 GMT

The “Man Without Fear” is set to look even bolder when Daredevil hits Blu-ray with a Director’s Cut edition on Sept. 30th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. ... more

Blu-ray Review: The Sum of All Fears

Jul 29, 2008, 19:45 GMT

The four Jack Ryan films are making their high def debut and I decided to start with the latest one.  It attempted to reboot the series, but I found myself laughing when someone called Ben Affleck “DR. Jack Ryan.”  Aside from those giggles there are some moments of suspense and action.   ... more

Ben Affleck's 'great' marriage

Jun 30, 2008, 12:10 GMT

Ben Affleck says 'things couldn't be better' between him and wife Jennifer Garner. ... more

Ben Affleck's near-Beantown arrest

May 27, 2008, 6:00 GMT

Ben Affleck was almost arrested while making 'Gone Baby Gone'. ... more

Ben Affleck's money movies

May 25, 2008, 10:00 GMT

Ben Affleck admits he has made movies just for money. ... more

Ben Affleck's Garner gala

May 23, 2008, 12:10 GMT

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are to host a fundraiser for a university. ... more

Tame Ben Affleck

Mar 9, 2008, 8:35 GMT

Jennifer Garner claims she hasn't had to tame husband Ben Affleck. ... more

DVD Review: Gone Baby Gone

Feb 11, 2008, 16:00 GMT

Ben Affleck co-writes and makes his surprisingly adept directorial debut with ‘Gone Baby Gone’ - an involving Beantown-set tale of moral ambiguity in the wake of a missing 4-year old – a tale adapted by a novel from ‘Mystic River’ author Dennis Lehane. ... more

Couch potato Ben Affleck

Feb 2, 2008, 13:35 GMT

Ben Affleck never leaves the couch. ... more

Ben Affleck's hypnotist help

Jan 24, 2008, 7:35 GMT

Ben Affleck went to a hypnotist to help him quit smoking. ... more

Norton splits from State of Play, Affleck in talks to replace

Dec 19, 2007, 12:15 GMT

Edward Norton has left Universal Picture’s State of Play, and the studio in talks for Ben Affleck to replace him. Norton’s departure adds more trouble for the film – which lost Brad Pitt just before Thanksgiving. ... more

Ben Affleck's ginger addiction

Dec 16, 2007, 13:30 GMT

Ben Affleck is addicted to gingerbread men. ... more

Ben Affleck's J.Lo message

Nov 24, 2007, 13:30 GMT

Ben Affleck has congratulated ex-fiancée Jennifer Lopez on her pregnancy. ... more

HD DVD Review: The Jack Ryan Collection

Oct 31, 2007, 16:00 GMT

Spanning four films and three different Jack Ryans of varying success, Paramount unleashes the Jack Ryan Collection in the full splendor of HD with a boxset containing ‘The Hunt for Red October’, ‘Patriot Games’, ‘Clear and Present Danger’ and ‘The Sum of All Fears’. ... more

Ben Affleck's crazy fame

Oct 14, 2007, 8:30 GMT

Ben Affleck's life has returned to normal after fame made him 'crazy'. ... more

Ben Affleck saved from solitude

Oct 11, 2007, 8:00 GMT

Ben Affleck claims Matt Damon saved him from being a 'loner'. ... more

Smart brother Ben Affleck

Oct 8, 2007, 7:00 GMT

Ben Affleck cast his brother Casey in 'Gone Baby Gone' to make himself look 'smart'. ... more

Ben Affleck's moaning over Lopez romance

Oct 2, 2007, 11:18 GMT

Ben Affleck has admitted dating Jennifer Lopez was 'bad for his career'. ... more

Affleck wicked pissah filmmaker says the French

Sep 6, 2007, 15:08 GMT

This is a story I couldn't resist, being a North Shore girl and all.  According to the French, Boston boy Ben Affleck has hit one out of the pahhk with his latest, 'Gone, Baby, Gone.' ... more

Ben Affleck's Aniston date

Sep 2, 2007, 7:00 GMT

Ben Affleck is set to date Jennifer Aniston - on the big screen. ... more

Ben Affleck's 'bad choices'

Aug 13, 2007, 7:00 GMT

Matt Damon believes 'bad choices' have ruined Ben Affleck's film career. ... more

Best daddy Ben Affleck

Apr 19, 2007, 7:00 GMT

Jennifer Garner says husband Ben Affleck is their daughter's favourite parent. ... more

Jennifer Garner pregnant again?

Apr 18, 2007, 11:10 GMT

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are expecting their second child, it has been claimed. ... more

M&C Interview: director Joe Carnahan sheds light on Smoking Aces

Apr 15, 2007, 14:53 GMT

M&C recently had an opportunity to shoot the bull with Smokin’ Aces director Joe Carnahan about the film’s DVD debut as well as the nuts and bolts that went into crafting the film together. ... more

Smokin’ Aces shoots onto DVD and HD-DVD in April

Mar 16, 2007, 17:51 GMT

“Overflowing with adrenaline-pumping action,” Smokin’ Aces shoots on to DVD and HD DVD Combo Disc on April 17th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The DVD also features a surprise alternate ending, more than 18 minutes of deleted scenes and an extensive array of additional bonus features. ... more

Jennifer Garner's family plans

Mar 13, 2007, 9:00 GMT

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck want more children. ... more

Affleck prostitute claims

Feb 28, 2007, 12:40 GMT

Ben Affleck and Bruce Willis were both allegedly clients of Hollywood madame Jody 'Babydol' Gibson, it has been claimed. ... more

Ben Affleck's colonic virginity

Feb 14, 2007, 13:40 GMT

Ben Affleck says it felt like he was 'losing his virginity' again when he had colonic irrigation. ... more

DVD Review: Hollywoodland

Feb 8, 2007, 13:39 GMT

The death of actor George Reeves has always been the fodder for speculation.  Ben Affleck started the Oscar buzz rolling with his fine portrayal of television’s man of steel. ... more

Ensemble cast comedy Man About Town comes to DVD

Feb 5, 2007, 14:45 GMT

Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced the release of Man About Town (featuring Ben Affleck, Rebecca Romijn, Gina Gershon, Adam Goldberg, Howard Hesseman, Bai Ling, Jerry O’Connell, Kal Penn, Amber Valetta, Damien Wayans, and, John Cleese) on DVD February 13th for the suggested retail price of $26.98. ... more

Movie Review: Smokin'Aces

Jan 27, 2007, 3:36 GMT

If ever there was a film to shock us out of the January blahs, (see Ann’s ode to the 'January Blahs' here)  its ‘Smokin’ Aces.’ ... more

Jennifer Garner's diamond disaster

Jan 25, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Jennifer Garner dropped a diamond ring given to her by husband Ben Affleck down a drain. ... more

Ben Affleck unloads J-Lo Bentley gift

Jan 16, 2007, 2:42 GMT

Some gifts are worth holding on to for liquidating later, including luxury vehicles given by well-heeled ex-girlfriends.  Actor Ben Affleck is reportedly selling the $300,000 Bentley his ex-fiancee Jennifer Lopez bought him as a gift, according to In Touch Weekly. ... more

Ben Affleck's acting torture

Jan 4, 2007, 8:00 GMT

Ben Affleck has confessed he finds acting torturous. ... more

Ben Affleck's daughter baptised

Dec 27, 2006, 12:00 GMT

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have had their daughter baptised. ... more

DVD Review: Adventures of Superman - The Complete Fifth and Sixth Seasons

Dec 21, 2006, 14:30 GMT

To the joy of millions of kids from the fifties through the series repeats into the early seventies, was the clarion call of “Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive...' ... more

Hollywoodland comes to DVD in February

Dec 20, 2006, 16:03 GMT

Ben Affleck (Good Will Hunting, Pearl Harbor) is a Golden Globe Award nominee for his riveting performance in Hollywoodland – the story of scandal, corruption and a star’s mysterious death during Hollywood’s Golden Era. ... more

New stills from Smokin' Aces added!

Dec 19, 2006, 23:16 GMT

We have added a selection of new stills from Joe Carnahan's upcoming action comedy, Smokin' Aces. The Universal Pictures production stars Jeremy Piven, Ryan Reynold and Ben Affleck. ... more

Matt Damon back with Ben?

Dec 19, 2006, 12:00 GMT

Matt Damon is planning to work with Ben Affleck again. ... more

Affleck's baby plans

Nov 30, 2006, 8:00 GMT

Ben Affleck is desperate to have another baby. ... more

Ben Affleck to direct Eastwood classic

Nov 27, 2006, 12:20 GMT

Ben Affleck is reportedly in talks to direct a remake of the Clint Eastwood film 'Play Misty For Me'. ... more

Ben Affleck grateful he didn't marry J Lo

Nov 12, 2006, 8:10 GMT

Ben Affleck is glad he didn't marry former fiancée Jennifer Lopez. ... more

Sen. Barack Obama's praises sung by Ben Affleck and celebrities

Oct 29, 2006, 20:08 GMT

LOS ANGELES -- Senator Barack Obama visited Los Angeles on Friday, showing why he has become a hot prospect for the beleaguered Democratic party to have a real run for the White House. ... more

DVD Review: Feast

Oct 15, 2006, 13:29 GMT

“Feast” is a fantastic debut film at the hands of film making novices: First time phenom director John Gulager, and the writers who churned out a gutsy, grind-house script - Marcus Dunston and Patrick Melton. ... more

Typecast Affleck

Sep 14, 2006, 14:52 GMT

Ben Affleck has complained he is being typecast - as himself. ... more

Affleck sick of flops

Sep 13, 2006, 17:21 GMT

Ben Affleck decided to quit movies because he was tired of making box office flops. ... more

Affleck blames J.Lo for his lousy movie role choices

Sep 7, 2006, 15:42 GMT

Ben Affleck claims breaking up from Jennifer Lopez improved his career. ... more

Ben Affleck slams star obsession

Sep 5, 2006, 15:15 GMT

Ben Affleck claims the public's obsession with celebrities is ruining the magic of movies. ... more

Ben Affleck thanks God for Jennifer Garner

Sep 4, 2006, 14:57 GMT

Ben Affleck has thanked God for his wife Jennifer Garner. ... more

Movie Review: Hollywoodland

Sep 4, 2006, 9:13 GMT

Although made of steel on screen, “Superman” superstar George Reeves hated the role. ... more

Affleck bemoans intrusive paparazzi, ungracious gift recipient

Sep 1, 2006, 20:13 GMT

Actor Ben Affleck was at loss for words when a TV host handed him a snow globe for his baby daughter Violet.
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New stills from Hollywoodland!

Aug 25, 2006, 12:38 GMT

We have added some new stills from the crime thriller 'Hollywoodland' starring Adrian Brody, Diane Lane and Ben Affleck. ... more

Ben Affleck thanks beleaguered Bostonians for dealing with more inconvenience

Aug 7, 2006, 17:46 GMT

It’s hard enough to navigate the city of Boston these days thanks to the cocked up “Big Dig”, a renovation and transit project that has disrupted the lives of nearly two generations of Bostonians. ... more

And Ben said to Matt - 'Live long and prosper!'

Jul 4, 2006, 1:51 GMT

One of the stranger news stories making the rounds this week: Matt Damon has been tapped to play the new Captain James Kirk in JJ Abrams version of ‘Star Trek’. ... more

Matt & Ben together again

Feb 28, 2006, 1:02 GMT

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon will star in a new Disney Touchstone Picture drama based on the true story of two lawyers who worked to exonerate death-row inmate John Thompson. ... more

Ben Affleck's nappy kiss

Jan 4, 2006, 17:28 GMT

Ben Affleck had to sell a kiss to buy nappies for his new baby girl. ... more

Ben Affleck visiting hypnotist to try and quit smoking

Oct 21, 2005, 15:22 GMT

Ben Affleck is to see a hypnotist to try and quit smoking - for the health of his unborn baby. ... more

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner hope for Daredevil sequel

Aug 2, 2005, 15:37 GMT

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are hoping to make a sequel of 'Daredevil' together. ... more

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner to name baby Violet?

Aug 1, 2005, 15:05 GMT

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have sparked rumours they want to name theirunborn baby daughter Violet. ... more

Lopez depressed on Garner/Affleck baby subject

Jul 29, 2005, 13:17 GMT

Jennifer Lopez has confessed hearing the news former fiancé Ben Affleck is expecting a baby with new love Jennifer Garner makes her depressed. ... more

Ben Affleck seeks parenting tips from mum

Jul 27, 2005, 11:56 GMT

Ben Affleck has been asking his mom for parenting tips - because he is a 'nervous wreck' about becoming a dad for the first time. ... more

Baby Shower for Ben and Jen

Jul 11, 2005, 18:36 GMT

Expectant mom Jennifer Garner and father-to-be Ben Affleck had a massive baby shower thrown for them in Garner’s hometown of Charleston, W. VA – but Jen and Ben weren’t even there. ... more

Entertainment news roundup

Jun 30, 2005, 19:37 GMT

Los Angeles - Actor Ben Affleck and pregnant actress Jennifer Garner got married in a beachfront ceremony in the Turks & Caicos Islands, celebrity magazines reported Thursday. ... more

Ben and Jen married in the Caribbean

Jun 30, 2005, 18:59 GMT

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have tied the knot Wednesday at the Parrot Cay resort in the Caribbean islands of Turks and Caicos, US Weekly reports. ... more

Ben and Jen – Married?

Jun 20, 2005, 19:27 GMT

Engaged couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are busy denying rumors that they wed at a secret ceremony in West Virginia this weekend. ... more

Ben and Jen Pregnant?

May 8, 2005, 16:44 GMT

E! Online and E! News have confirmed that Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are expecting their first child. ... more

Ben Affleck and Co Option Time Travel

Mar 23, 2005, 14:06 GMT

Ben Affleck and Neo Art & Logic partners Joel Soisson and Mike Leahy have optioned 'Does Anybody Here Remember When Hanz Gubenstein Invented Time Travel?,' a script from Rick Carr. ... more

Ben Affleck to Adapt Dennis Lehane Novel

Mar 22, 2005, 16:37 GMT

Ben Affleck is set to make his directorial debut with an adaptation of Dennis Lehane's novel 'Gone, Baby, Gone.' ... more

Affleck Seeks Truth and Justice

Feb 22, 2005, 14:15 GMT

Ben Affleck has been cast as George Reeves in the forthcoming feature 'Truth, Justice and the American Way.' ... more

Ben Affeck is now considering 'Dare Devil' sequel.

Oct 15, 2004, 10:21 GMT

IESB.net spoke to Ben Affleck about him considering reprising his role as Matt Murdock or bettr known as 'Dare Devil'. ... more

Ben Affleck and David Schwimmer in Casino Comedy

Sep 27, 2004, 14:42 GMT

Zak Penn is to direct  a comedy about an international poker tournament that will star Ben Affleck, David Schwimmer,Richard Kind, William H. Macy,  and director Werner Herzog. ... more

Daredevil: Director's Cut Cover Art Added!

Sep 8, 2004, 9:41 GMT

Fans looking forward to the Daredevil: Director's Cut DVD which is being released in November can check out the high resolution cover art of the DVD. You can view the cover art here. ... more

Daredevil Director's Cut this November!!

Aug 28, 2004, 5:47 GMT

Fox Home Video has announced that it will release a Director's Cut of 'Daredevil' on November 30th. The DVD ... more

Rebecca Romijn-Stamos to Play Opposite Affleck in Man about Town

Jul 28, 2004, 14:53 GMT

Rebecca Romijn-Stamos is in negotiations to be the woman to Ben Affleck's Man About Town.

The movie is due to start up in October, with Mike Binder directing.

Man About Town is the story of a top Hollywood talent agent (Affleck) who seems to have it all -- success, money and a beautiful wife (Romijn-Stamos). But it all starts to unravel when he finds out that she is cheating on him and his journal has been stolen by a journalist who could expose him.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

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Ben Affleck to Star in Nowhere Men

Jul 26, 2004, 16:41 GMT

Ben Affleck is to star in a new thriller called Nowhere Men. Described as a cross between Ocean's 11 and Men in Black, sounds...interesting. Anyway, apparantly each of the team members have special powers. Sounds a bit like X-men meets X-files. Report from The Hollywood Reporter. ... more