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Game on, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon: Mark Wahlberg has a McDonald's Monopoly fraud project too

Elizabeth Banks at the Universal Studios lot in Universal City, California on Dec. 1, 2017.

Elizabeth Banks set to produce, star in Prince story

Belmont, MA., 08/29/17, Former Boston Globe journalist, and current BU professor, Dick Lehr has a new book out for young adults called Trell.
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Novel inspired by infamous Boston murder will get movie treatment

Comedian Steve Sweeney plays a version of himself in the movie.

Steve Sweeney movie ‘Sweeney Killing Sweeney’ to open Boston Comedy Festival August 13, 2018 | 12:00 AM

His name is Idris Elba, but will he be first black Bond? August 12, 2018 | 9:57 AM

Oscar-nominated, Cambridge-bred filmmaker shares powerful message about working while pregnant August 10, 2018 | 4:10 PM

Riz Ahmed set to star in new movie reportedly being produced in Boston August 10, 2018 | 1:35 PM

What Spike Lee said to Barack Obama on a Martha's Vineyard golf course August 9, 2018 | 4:03 PM

Q&A: Casey Affleck on new film, his Oscars absence and MeToo August 9, 2018 | 1:56 PM

An Oscar statue outside the Dolby Theatre for the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

Oscars add popular film category, sets earlier 2020 date August 8, 2018 | 12:59 PM

Bo Burnham at the Liberty Hotel.

Bo Burnham's 'Eighth Grade' is ignoring its R rating for one day only August 7, 2018 | 9:50 AM

Joe Hill, author and son of Stephen King, sees a link between Lady of the Dunes, ‘Jaws’ August 7, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Robert Redford retiring from acting, says next role with Casey Affleck will be his last August 6, 2018 | 2:19 PM

'Mission: Impossible' bests Winnie-the-Pooh at box office August 5, 2018 | 11:58 AM

Patrick Stewart to reprise 'Star Trek' role in new series August 5, 2018 | 7:54 AM

Mark Wahlberg, shirtless, on Instagram.

'Tough guys' urged to audition for new Mark Wahlberg movie August 4, 2018 | 9:32 AM

'The Spy Who Dumped Me' writer-director on female friendship August 3, 2018 | 4:52 PM

Watch the fascinating first trailer for Lizzie Borden biopic 'Lizzie' August 3, 2018 | 1:03 PM

Another film about an infamous Boston mobster is in the works August 3, 2018 | 10:42 AM

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to make film on infamous $24 million McDonald's Monopoly fraud August 2, 2018 | 3:16 PM

What critics had to say about 'The Spy Who Dumped Me' August 2, 2018 | 2:52 PM

Are these changes the beginning of the end for MoviePass? July 31, 2018 | 10:00 PM

Here's why Tiffany Haddish loves her new Tesla July 31, 2018 | 11:30 AM

'Guardians' cast issues open letter in support of James Gunn July 30, 2018 | 1:51 PM

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: SiriusXM's Town Hall with Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell hosted by Andy Cohen at SiriusXM Studios on November 8, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

You can audition for Mark Wahlberg's new movie this weekend July 30, 2018 | 12:45 PM

'Mission: Impossible — Fallout' shoots to No. 1 July 29, 2018 | 11:29 AM

Sen. Warren's challengers now showing up at her rallies July 28, 2018 | 9:28 AM

John F. Kennedy.

A Kennedy biopic, but a different kind July 26, 2018 | 4:28 PM

Elizabeth Banks at the Universal Studios lot in Universal City, Calif., Dec. 1, 2017. Banks’ hat trick – actress, filmmaker, business maven – remains rare for women in Hollywood, where she has quietly become an industry force, with producing deals at many studios. (Elizabeth Weinberg/The New York Times)

Elizabeth Banks to direct, star in 'Charlie's Angels' reboot with Kristen Stewart July 26, 2018 | 3:59 PM

Mark Wahlberg on past Leonardo DiCaprio feud: 'He didn't want me for the part' July 26, 2018 | 12:55 PM

The Sri Lankan Dance Academy of NY performed traditional Sri Lankan dance during the 2016 Lowell Folk Festival.

10 things to do in Boston this weekend July 26, 2018 | 5:00 AM

We keep taking terrifying trips to Maine, thanks to Stephen King July 25, 2018 | 3:10 PM

'Eighth Grade' director Bo Burnham's favorite local spots to visit when he's home in Mass. July 23, 2018 | 1:33 PM