Alex Gibney
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Why Emmy-Nominated Scientology, Kurt Cobain Docs Could Be Overlooked by Oscars
The films have 14 separate nominations at the Creative Arts Emmys, which could brand them as TV movies in the eyes of Oscar voters
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‘Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine’ Review: Stunning Peek at Apple Legend’s Dark Sides
Alex Gibney’s ace new documentary on the Silicon Valley giant chronicles Jobs’ path to greatness, trampling friends and foes alike
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Paul Haggis Blasts Media for Not Grilling Tom Cruise on Scientology: ‘Shame on You’
“You’re just a PR person at that point,” the “Show Me a Hero” director says
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Tom Cruise Bans Scientology, Dating Questions for Interviewers on ‘Mission: Impossible’ Media Blitz (Exclusive)
Insider tells TheWrap that religion and romantic involvement are strictly off the table if outlets want access to movie star
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Scientology Slams Forthcoming Tell-All Book by Father of Church Head David Miscavige: ‘Provable Bulls–t’
“Mr. Miscavige has always taken care of his father and continues to do so,” church rep tells TheWrap
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Lance Armstrong Gets Caught Doping in ‘The Program’ Trailer
Ben Foster plays the cyclist in the Working Title biopic
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Peabody Documentary, Education Award Winners Include James Brown Doc ‘Mr. Dynamite,’ ‘COSMOS’
“Adventure Time” and “Doc McStuffins” are among the children’s shows to be honored at the 74th annual Peabodys on May 31
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‘Going Clear’ Director Demands IRS Repeal Scientology’s Tax-Exempt Status
Alex Gibney’s Los Angeles Times op-ed calls for a “proper criminal investigation” of the religion, wants to make its funding more difficult
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‘Going Clear,’ Star Defections, Parodies – How Scientology Lost Its Grip on Hollywood
HBO’s “Going Clear” is simply the latest example of the organization’s diminishing hold on stars and entertainment
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John Travolta Defends ‘Beautiful’ Scientology Against HBO Documentary ‘Going Clear’
One of the most high-profile members of the controversial church says it “would be a crime” to speak negatively about the religion created by science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard
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David Letterman Lets Scientology ‘President’ Defend Religion Against ‘Malarkey’ in HBO Doc (Video)
The fictional leader of the church outs the comedian as one of its “most prominent celebrity” followers
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HBO Scientology Doc ‘Going Clear’ Converts 1.7 Million Viewers, Best in 9 Years
Sunday premiere is pay-TV channel’s most-watched documentary in nearly 10 years
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HBO’s ‘Going Clear’ Triggers New Scrutiny of Scientology’s Tax-Exempt Status
Church’s nonprofit classification may be in jeopardy after Alex Gibney documentary’s shocking allegations
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‘Going Clear’ Scientology Documentary Draws Strong Hollywood Reactions: ‘Crazy,’ ‘Stunned,’ ‘Terrifying’
Alex Gibney’s film is highly critical of the Church’s practices and leadership
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Church of Scientology Slams HBO’s ‘Going Clear’ Documentary: ‘Desperate, Ludicrous, Made-Up’ (Exclusive)
In a scathing response issued to TheWrap, a church spokesperson says that filmmaker Alex Gibney “lacks corroboration and proof, it’s all about promoting his movie.”
