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Jun 18 2013 07:38 PM ET

Bryan Cranston's Reddit AMA: Ryan Gosling's soft skin, Power Rangers, and sarcasm

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Who is Bryan Cranston to you? Walter White? Heisenberg? Hal? Hammond Druthers? Apparently to at least one participant in Tuesday’s Reddit AMA session, the Breaking Bad star is also just some dude who asked to crash his random table of diners when a Culver City restaurant was too full.

But, the session wasn’t all sweet celebrity encounters. Just take a look at Cranston’s takeaway from the restaurant story. He deflected the silly questions with quippy responses (i.e. the softness of Ryan Gosling’s skin), addressed sincere ones with care, and even made a few people kind of uncomfortable with some of his answers as we all wondered whether or not he was kidding (like when he answered this question about his funniest time on set). But, Cranston just proved once again that he is kind of awesome. Also, he made 6 distinct references to people getting crushed by cranes, so we can probably rest assured that he didn’t actually witness a death on set. And we can all start obsessing over whether or not this is a clue about the final eight episodes of Breaking Bad.

Cranston also conducted the session to raise awareness (and money) for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Take a look at some of our favorite moments from Cranston’s session.
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Jun 6 2013 10:25 AM ET

Move over, Bryan Cranston: Samuel L. Jackson does a killer Walter White -- VIDEO

Last week, noted neologist Samuel L. Jackson waded into Reddit’s murky waters and pledged to recite any 300-word monologue of the Internet’s choosing, all in the name of charity. Though the resulting thread was kind of a mess — thanks largely to 4chan trolls — he emerged Friday with the winning monologue: an original composition that had Jackson promise to give up acting for a life of crime-fighting.

But thankfully, the fun didn’t stop there. Partway through the contest, Jackson interjected and told users that if their donations to the Alzheimer’s Association broke $100,000, he’d record another monologue of his choosing. Reddit’s users came through — and yesterday, Jackson made good, posting his own take on one of Breaking Bad‘s most memorable moments. Turns out he‘s the one who knocks:

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Apr 24 2013 05:03 PM ET

On the scene at the Time 100 Gala red carpet

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Lena Dunham, Joe Biden, and George Saunders — as well as Jimmy Fallon, Arianna Huffington, Dr. Oz, Christina Aguilera, and dozens more — gathered together to mingle with and honor one another at Time’s 100 Gala, celebrating its annual “100 Most Influential People in the World” issue. The mix made for some interesting red carpet conversation, as entertainers mixed with politicians and publishing figures. Most attendees agreed it was an honor to be in the same room as so many other luminaries. Michael Kors, who showed up with Olivia Munn and sunglasses, gave out fashion tips. Barbara Walters talked up the latest biography she’s loving. That and other tidbits from the carpet below.

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Jan 28 2013 02:02 AM ET

SAG Awards 2013 backstage: Jennifer Lawrence, Ben Affleck, Tina Fey, Daniel Day-Lewis and more

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At the SAG Awards, the stars get a few precious minutes to make their acceptance speeches. But that’s not their last say of the night. Next, they’re off to the press room backstage at the Shrine Auditorium. Read on for what the winners told reporters once they stepped offstage at the show on Sunday night – including Ben Affleck on Argo’s win in the top film category, Jennifer Lawrence on what she would tell her 14-year-old self and Bryan Cranston on what he hopes makes it into his obituary.

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Oct 2 2012 10:35 AM ET

Rebel Wilson sings, freaks out Bryan Cranston on 'The Tonight Show' -- VIDEO

In case you weren’t aware, we at EW are just a little excited about Pitch Perfect, the college a cappella comedy that’s out in wide release this Friday. For weeks, we’ve been releasing exclusive videos from the film — and last weekend, our own Lanford Beard declared a limited-release screening of PP to be “aca-mazing.” (That’s a reference to the movie, not a cutesy neologism we made up.)

And if you watch the following video of Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson recreating her audition for the film, you might understand why we’re so pumped. The Bridesmaids actress started by warming up, shaking her hands and then cupping her, uh, boobular area — “A lot of people sing from their chest voice,” she explained, “and I sing from my breast voice. It’s a new thing that I do.” Then she performed a rendition of Lady Gaga’s “Edge of Glory” that starts small but ends huge — by the last note, fellow Tonight Show guest Bryan Cranston is forced to cower or face getting hit by one of Wilson’s shoes. Edge of glory, or edge of sanity? Either way, we’re on board:

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Sep 24 2012 12:14 PM ET

Frankie Muniz tweets 'Malcolm in the Middle' reunion -- PHOTO

If Malcolm in the Middle taught us anything, it’s that life is unfair.

That’s the only way we can think to explain that apparently this month was the first time the Malcolm cast all got together in the over six years since the show has been off the air.

Luckily, cameras were there to document the occasion. Frankie Muniz tweeted the photo at left, along with the message, “Had an amazing time seeing all my old friends from “Malcolm” today… Realized how much i missed everyone!”

“Everyone” included Bryan Cranston (Hal), Jane Kaczmarek (Lois), Justin Berfield (Reese), Christopher Kennedy Masterson (Francis), a photo of Erik Per Sullivan (Dewey), and who I’m assuming are the twins who played baby Jamie in the later seasons.

In another photo, Muniz tweeted a picture of himself with Kaczmarek, writing, “Me & mom.”

If you’re now feeling all nostalgic, check out one of my all-time favorite Malcolm clips, from the show’s first season, where Hal teaches Malcolm how to roller skate: READ FULL STORY »

Aug 21 2012 04:20 PM ET

'Breaking Bad' art show celebrates the ones who knock (and paint) -- PHOTOS

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Who’s that knocking at L.A.-based Gallery 1988′s door? Why, it’s Walter White — and he’s brought a slew of Breaking Bad-inspired art along with him.

Gallery 1988 specializes in pop culture-themed artwork; past shows include “Excuuuuuuse Meeeeeeeee,” a tribute to Steve Martin at its Venice branch, and “There’s Always Money in the Banana Stand,” an exhibition of art celebrating Arrested Development at its space in Melrose. The gallery’s latest is presented by Breaking Gifs, a site run by NTSF:SD:SUV star (and Breaking Bad super fan) Paul Scheer. And though the exhibit has a straightforward title — “The Breaking Bad Art Project” — its components are anything but uncreative.

Check out a sampling of the exhibit’s posters and pieces below, and visit the gallery’s site to see every piece of art in the show. You might even be able to purchase something to make your meth lab feel a little more homey– though most of the “Art Project”‘s pieces are already sold out.

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Aug 16 2012 08:30 PM ET

Truth? Fiction? 'Breaking Bad' Walter White real-life doppelganger wanted on meth charges

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Truth is really just as strange as fiction. Breaking Bad‘s meth-making king Walter White has a meth-making doppelganger out there, and his name is … Walter White!

A 55-year-old man in Tuscaloosa, Alabama aptly named Walter Eddy White is accused of violating his probation on methamphetamine manufacturing charges. White – the real life one – was arrested in 2008 for unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of precursor materials, according to court documents, reported Al.com. He was placed on probation in 2010 and violated his probation this past January after being arrested on the same charges.

White looks eerily like, er, White, the fictional lead of Breaking Bad, played by Emmy winner Bryan Cranston, right down to his wiry, whisker-y beard and firm look in his eyes. AMC’s Breaking Bad, created by Vince Gilligan, revolves around the drug exploits of Cranston’s quiet chemistry teacher-turned-bad ass, who cooks large batches of meth in New Mexico with his partner Jesse Pinkman, played by Aaron Paul. The show is in its fifth and final season.

Read more:
‘Breaking Bad’ recap: The Great Train Robbery
‘Breaking Bad’ returns to record premiere ratings

May 7 2012 06:29 PM ET

Walter White endorses high school student in election -- VIDEO

When Walter White tells you to do something, it’s probably best that you listen. White’s real-life alter-ego – Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston — filmed a short, in-character video for a high school election that would make anyone think twice about voting for the other candidate. “It’s come to my attention that some of you have been persuaded perhaps to vote for Summer Kennedy by a colleague of mine. Or I should say former colleague. Don’t make the same mistake.” According to a post on Reddit, Giancarlo Esposito, who played meth kingpin Gus Fring on the series, filmed an as-yet-unseen endorsement for Kennedy. And we all know who wins in the Fring-White showdown.

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