Tag: Argo

Ben Affleck Poker Scandal: Loss of Thousands of Dollars In Ultimate Bet Website Exaggerated

Actor-filmmaker Ben Affleck was a victim of one of the largest poker scandals, but reportedly his estimated loss was exaggerated. According to a new report, Affleck was one of hundreds of players who lost money on a website called Ultimate Bet during their cheating scandal in 2003. One of the site's former owners claims that Affleck lost close to half a million dollars, but the actor's sources say "that is nowhere near the case".

Former Swissair Manager Says 'Argo' Scenes Realistic

A former Swissair official said the airport scenes in Oscar-winning film "Argo" were a realistic depiction of the airline's unwitting role in the rescue of American diplomats from Tehran during the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Academy Often Misses Hollywood's Greatest Films, Actors

People may think that in the director category, Ben Affleck got robbed by the Academy this year, but consider this: Alfred Hitchcock never won a competitive Oscar. Actor Peter O'Toole was nominated eight times but never took home the award. If that doesn't prove the Academy doesn't vote with posterity in mind, I don't know what could.

'Argo' Scores Sweet Golden Globe Victory with Two Top Awards

Iran hostage drama "Argo" scored a sweet double victory at the Golden Globe awards on Sunday, winning best movie drama - the night's top prize - and best director for Ben Affleck on a night that left front-runner "Lincoln" with just one trophy.

Ben Affleck US Senate, "Not Running," He Says

Ben Affleck has ruled out a bid for a seat in U.S. Senate. Affleck made an announcement on his Facebook page after his recent appearance on CBS' "Face The Nation" sparked rumors he might throw his hat in the ring to replace. U.S. Sen. John Kerry.

'Argo' Rises Above 'Cloud Atlas' As Sandy Spooks

Acclaimed Iran hostage thriller "Argo" brought home its first box-office win over a quiet weekend, leading movie charts with $12.4 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales as would-be moviegoers hunkered down for Hurricane Sandy.
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