By ANGELA DAWSON and JUDY SLOANE Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD—For five seasons, he played Officer Ben Sherman on the popular crime drama “Southland.” Now, Ben McKenzie tackles another, nearly iconic, fictional law enforcement figure as James Gordon in “Gotham.” Based on the beloved characters fro [...]

By ANGELA DAWSON Front Row Features TORONTO—Jason Bateman stars in “This is Where I Leave You” as one of four siblings who return to their family homestead to attend their father’s funeral. During their unplanned week together under the same roof, the adult children hash out lingering issues with [...]

[NOTE TO EDITORS: Cuss word has been asterisked.] By ANGELA DAWSON Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD—When addressing Oscar-nominated Liam Neeson, it’s best not to call him “mister.” “It makes me feel like a 62-year-old,” the tall, Irish actor quips with a brogue accent. Regardless of his biological age,  [...]

By LYNN BARKER Front Row Features CLEARWATER, Fla.—After commenting on how hot it is here, actor/singer/songwriter and talented pianist Harry Connick Jr., sits down to speak about his decision to return to his role as marine biologist Clay Haskett in the family-friendly film “Dolphin Tale 2.” The [...]