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Movie museum to honor Ben Stiller

Reuters - Actor/director Ben Stiller has been selected as this year's honoree for the Museum of the Moving Image's 24th annual black-tie salute. more »

'Thunder' reigns again with $16.1 million weekend

AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — The action comedy "Tropic Thunder" weathered a rush of new movies to remain No. 1 for a second-straight weekend with $16.1 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. more »

Maureen McCormick Pledges To Boycott 'Tropic Thunder'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Maureen McCormick has pledged not to see Ben Stiller's "Tropic Thunder," joining a host of disability advocate groups who have protested the movie over its use of the "R-word."

"I haven't seen the new Ben Stiller movie 'Tropic Thunder' - and I won't go see the movie because of what I've heard -- but I want to add my two cents to the opinions on whether it's offensive to the mentally challenged," the former "Brady Bunch" star wrote on her blog on Fancast.

Matthew McConaughey Defends Tropic Thunder

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Matthew McConaughey has become the latest celebrity to defend "Tropic Thunder."

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, a host of disability advocate groups have been protesting the movie, at the premiere and in the media, over the use of the "R-word" in the film.

Click through for what Matthew, who has a cameo in the movie, had to say.

Tropic Thunder Earns $26 Million as No. 1 Movie

Dropping to No. 2, The Dark Knight becomes the second-highest-grossing film in history more »

'Thunder' rumbles past 'Dark Knight' with $26M

AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — It took four of Hollywood's biggest stars to take down Batman. The DreamWorks-Paramount comedy "Tropic Thunder" — with Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black and Tom Cruise — debuted at No. 1 with $26 million, bumping "The Dark Knight" to second place after four weekends on top, according to studio estimates Sunday. more »

'Thunder' pushes comedy envelope, but delivers

AP Entertainment Editor Alicia Quarles reviews 'Tropic Thunder,' a controversial new comedy starring Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Jack Black. Stiller also directs the film. (Aug.15) (01:57) watch video »

Among Bernie Mac's last roles: Lion

AP - In one of his final roles, Bernie Mac roars. more »

Stiller Bosses Around Access' Maria!

Access' Maria Menounos has a cameo in the new comedy "Tropic Thunder", and she had a blast shooting it, except she did find Ben Stiller to be a bit bossy. Access has the behind-the-scenes fun! (02:06) watch video »

'Tropic Thunder' Cast Hoping To Topple 'The Dark Knight' At The Box Office

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "The Dark Knight" has defended the top spot at the box office for a month straight, but its reign may come to a "Thunder"-ous end this weekend.

Last week's opening of "Pineapple Express" failed to unseat the latest installment in the Batman franchise, but "Tropic Thunder," another R-rated action-comedy, could do the trick, members of the star-studded cast told Access Hollywood.