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Buddies Damon, Affleck are also distant relatives

It seems Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are more than childhood pals and Hollywood collaborators.

Jason Bateman’s long, strange trip to the top

The “Extract” star survived child stardom, a string of failed TV series, and the worst movie ever made to come out on the other side as an in-demand comic star.

‘Extract’ has flavor but no substance

“Office Space” director Mike Judge collects hilarious scenes that never add up to an actual coherent movie.

Best bets: Is ‘Extract’ the new ‘Office Space’?

Will Mike Judge's "Extract" be as quotable as his previous movies? Plus: Whitney Houston returns; "State of Play" hits DVD.

Ben Affleck enjoying the ‘State’ he’s in

LOS ANGELES - Ben Affleck might be making all the wrong moves in his new film “State of Play,” but in real life, he’s been making all the right choices concerning his career.

Baby-name experts: 'Seraphina Affleck' is heavenly

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck apparently looked to the heavens for inspiration for their new daughter's first name (Seraphina) and back down to earth — in the garden, specifically — for part of her middle name (Rose Elizabeth). The couple also went to the garden for 3-year-old daughter Violet Anne's first name.

Publicist: Affleck, Garner name daughter Seraphina

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's have named their newborn daughter Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck.

Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck welcome 2nd daughter

It's another girl for Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck.

Jennifer Garner wins order against alleged stalker

Jennifer Garner has won a restraining order from a man she says has been stalking her for years. An attorney for Garner appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Thursday morning and won three years of protection for Garner, husband Ben Affleck and their daughter, Violet.

Ben Affleck tours refugee camps in eastern Congo

Ben Affleck is talking to children and aid officials in refugee camps in war-torn eastern Congo in an effort to raise awareness of the conflict that has displaced at least 250,000 people.

Ben Affleck takes journey to Congo

"Nightline" will focus on the humanitarian crisis in the Congo with the help of an unusual correspondent — Ben Affleck.

Garner, Affleck sign up for W.Va. fundraiser

Jennifer Garner and husband Ben Affleck have signed up to help raise money for an athletic complex at her hometown university in West Virginia.

Movie Stars Help With Obama Ad

Sen. Barack Obama's advertising team is getting some friendly competition from film pros with some Oscar clout like Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.

Washington Looks to Stay Behind Camera

"Clint Eastwood's my hero," Denzel Washington says. "That's the model. He's the guy." At this stage of his career, the two-time Oscar winner is most interested in going the actor-turned-director route, citing George Clooney, Sean Penn and Ben Affleck as examples. "There's a generation of us now that are moving in that direction."

Affleck Enjoys Strong Notices for 'Gone'

Fresh off his directorial debut, Ben Affleck says he's found his calling. "In the beginning, part of wanting to be a director was just a natural extension of acting," said Affleck, whose movie "Gone Baby Gone," opens Friday. "But now this feels like what I am, or what I want to be. It's so satisfying and exhilarating.

Garner Tells How Ring Fell Into a Drain

Jennifer Garner revealed a secret Wednesday that she'd been keeping from Ben Affleck: She nearly lost a ring he had given her after the birth of their 1-year-old daughter, Violet.

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Genealogical Research finds Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Are Relatives - CBS News
Source: CBS News

It seems Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are more than childhood pals and Hollywood collaborators. According to the New England Genealogical Society, they're also cousins. Tenth cousins, once removed, that is.

Fox News goes 10 for 10!
Source: Politico

Congratulations to everyone on the Fox News team. Obviously, it takes a total team effort to be the Leader on cable news. The best way Americans can honor the men and women serving overseas is to be informed about the issues confronting our country.

Guest Column: The GOP should, like, ban the Secret Service. By Meghan McCain. Posted by Jon at 5/14/2009 3:30 PM
Source: Exurban League

I've been a Republican for almost a whole year now, but the GOP needs to make some serious changes if it wants to keep me around. Like I've said before, a lot of people need to leave this party before they embarrass me anymore.

State of Play: Smart movie for grownups

Hollywood's pandering to youthful audiences by producing movies long on special effects and cartoonish plots takes a blessed holiday with the premiere week before last of director Kevin Macdonald's State of Play.

Ben Affleck: Friendship with Matt Damon Endures
Source: PEOPLE.com

They were close childhood friends, collaborated on the script for 1997's Good Will Hunting and then won Oscars for it.

Ben Affleck, Rwanda, and Corporate Sustained Catastrophe
Source: Dissident Voice

A look behind the scenes reveals the hidden interests of the misery industry, the obliviousness of do-gooder celebrities, and actor Ben Affleck's personal patronage of Paul Kagame and the perpetrators of genocide in Central Africa.

Affleck, Jagger Release Film For Congo Appeal
Source: The New York Times

Ben Affleck and Mick Jagger teamed up on Wednesday to launch a short film called "Gimme Shelter" drawing attention to the plight of Congolese families driven from their homes by a decade of war.

Fred Armisen: Comedian-In-Chief

If some say humour is a universal language, then Fred Armisen must be a master linguist.

Jennifer Garner wins restraining order
Source: Newsday.com

"Jennifer Garner has won a restraining order against a man she says has been "stalking and harassing" her for six years, according to TMZ.com.

Call Him Indy Stalker - Ben Affleck Shadows Harrison Ford's Career
Source: blogs.amctv.com

Looking at their respective careers, the two superstars followed similar paths.

David Cook Heading To Saturday Night Live
Source: The L.A. Times

Immediately upon the release of his solo album, American Idol champion, David Cook will perform for the first time on Saturday Night Live, November 1st with guest host, Ben Affleck.

Gone Baby Gone, 2007
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Ben Affleck's first time as a director is with one of the greatest films of 2007!

Jimmy Kimmel Is F**king Ben Affleck, and Gays Everywhere
Source: 236.com

First, Sarah Silverman made a hilarious music video for boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel called "I'm F***ing Matt Damon." Then Kimmel countered with a response called "I'm F***ing Ben Affleck," which upped the ante and became a "We Are The World" spoof, complete with cameos by Brad Pitt, R …

Gary Busey Betta Watch his Back After Red Carpet Smack Attack on Jennifer Garner
Source: MOSAEC.com

Ben Affleck was nowhere in sight to defend his Mrs. honor. Gary Busey tried to give Jennifer a hickey while a dumbfounded Ryan Seacrest looks on.

Jimmy Kimmel 'F---ing' Ben Affleck
Source: AOL

Sarah Silverman left boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel and the viral world stunned when she declared -- in hysterical song -- that she was "F---ing Matt Damon." Now it's Kimmel's turn, and as it turns out, Damon is close pals with his tryst.

Ben Affleck profiled: Redemption Hunting
Source: The New York Times

Ben Affleck, director, sets his film as well as his hopes back home in Boston.

When it Comes to Celebrity Engagement Bling Who Sports the Priciest Ring?
Source: weddingpaperdivas.com

These celebrities have dropped loads of cash on engagement rings. This countdown list says who they are, what they bought, and how much they spent.

Ben Affleck Hoping Jason Bourne Has Sidekick In Next Movie
Source: The Onion

Actor Ben Affleck, best known for his role in the 2003 film Daredevil, told reporters Monday he would really like to see action hero Jason Bourne, played by longtime friend Matt Damon, acquire a sidekick in his next film.

NEW MEDIA Should Not Assist The Resurrection Of Bill Frist Before Or After
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NEW MEDIA mustn't permit Frist to use his position with ONE VOTE '08 to resurrect his public image.

Smokin' Aces
Source: smokinacesmovie.net

New trailer for a movie called Smokin' Aces which purports to be from the people who brought us a lot of Hugh Grant movies. Hugh Grant is not involved -- but a lot of other familiar faces appear. (Including Ben Affleck -- someone I believe is better than his résumé.)

Sue's Reviews: Hollywoodland

Ah, autumn. If we believed every quote on movie posters and commercials from now until the end of the year, every drama released would be an Oscar shoo-in.

Ben Affleck iPod 'Slip' on "The Tonight Show": illegally Rips DVD?
Source: iprong.com

On last night's episode of The Tonight Show, actor Ben Affleck revealed that he used his video iPod to help him prepare for his role in the upcoming movie Hollywoodland.

Motion Defined: Clerks 2

Clerks isn't for everybody. How could it be? Throughout all of the Clerks' universe movies, the references can come and go so fast that if you don't already know what they are talking about, you're lost.

Celebrities Use American Tragedies for Baby Names
Source: celluloidandvinyl.com

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have named their firstborn daughter after the Battle of Shiloh. Apparently, several other celebrities have considered horrendous incidents in history as first names...

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