Topic: Mark Wahlberg

'Contraband' is just average, but action fans will be satisfied

'Contraband' is nothing special, but Mark Wahlberg fans looking for an average heist movie will likely be happy

Mark Wahlberg to open burger joint with brothers

Mark Wahlberg and his brothers are in the process of opening a hamburger restaurant in their hometown in Massachusetts named Wahlburgers.

Top 10 real-life adventure stories

What’s the best way to enjoy the summer: A cookout in the backyard? A trip to the beach? These are nice, but look no further than reading a non-fiction adventure book. It’s by far the best way to immerse yourself in another world. Check out this list to see some of the best titles in this excellent genre.

Mila Kunis says yes to date with Marine who asked via YouTube

Milas Kunis accepted a YouTube invitation from Marine Corps Sgt. Scott Moore to attend the Marine Corps Ball in North Carolina in November. If she does attend, Kunis will become the latest addition to the tradition of Hollywood stars entertaining US troops.

'The Fighter' star Mark Wahlberg confirms 'The Fighter 2' is in the works

Mark Wahlberg made a very public official announcement at the Spike TV Guys Choice Awards: he is indeed moving ahead with ‘The Fighter 2.' Will the cast and director David O. Russell also return for 'The Fighter 2?'

Oscars 2011: How the year's top films reflect the times

Many of this year's top movies portray dark themes or flawed characters. Why one culture watcher says they mirror this moment in history.

Academy Award nominees include Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush for 'The King's Speech'

Academy Award nominees were announced Tuesday morning in Los Angeles. Natalie Portman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Bale, and Helena Bonham Carter are also Academy Award nominees for acting.

Golden Globe nominations 2011

Golden Globe nominations 2011: The King's Speech and The Social Network took the most nominations.

Movie review: 'The Fighter' starring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale

The fighting isn't just in the ring in 'The Fighter,' as Mark Wahlberg's working-class boxer 'Irish' Micky Ward deals with his destructive family.

Can 'The Town' be top of the Hub? Top 5 Boston-based movies

The Red Sox may be struggling to make the playoffs this season, but Boston is a perennial box-office favorite. The latest Boston-based film to hit silver screens is "The Town," starring and directed by local boy Ben Affleck.

The top 10 Boston-based films, ranked by US box-office receipts, includes the Sox-centered "Fever Pitch," according to Turner Classic Movies and IMDB.com. Also on the list is the 1968 version of "The Thomas Crown Affair" starring Steve McQueen, which was shot on Boston's Beacon Hill. Do your favorite Boston films make the top 5?

"Boardwalk Empire": from near-bust to boffo

How "Boardwalk Empire" – a book from a first-time author and a small publisher – became an HBO series.

Date Night: movie review

Steve Carell and Tina Fey played a bored suburban couple who stumble into the crime world in the action comedy ‘Date Night.’

Port-au-Prince, Haiti: From George Clooney to Lance Armstrong, celebrities tap star power to urge giving

To boost donations after the Haiti earthquake, MTV and George Clooney are teaming up to host a two-hour telethon on Jan. 22, while magician David Blaine will conduct a 72-hour Magic Marathon in Times Square.

The Lovely Bones: movie review

Based on Alice Sebold’s bestseller, ‘The Lovely Bones’ turns on a murdered girl who tries to help her grieving family from beyond.

New York Governor not laughing at Saturday Night Live skit

Review: 'The Happening'

Shyamalan's lean offering will creep you out even though the plot misses a few logic links.