Ben Affleck, Matt Damon Working On Showtime Pilot Set In Boston
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are returning to familiar territory for their next project--a pilot for a "gritty thriller about severe corruption and gangs" set in Boston in the 1990s.
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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are returning to familiar territory for their next project--a pilot for a "gritty thriller about severe corruption and gangs" set in Boston in the 1990s.
The actor and director said in a Facebook post Tuesday that it's the first of many steps toward a positive recovery.
Jon says Ben Affleck is talented, but his little brother is a much better actor.
The actor and big time Red Sox fan couldn't stay home and watch his favorite team fight to stay alive in the playoffs Monday night.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and owner Robert Kraft are among a group of celebrities and athletes who have joined the new ownership team for the UFC.
Everybody loves Tom Brady. Even world-famous movie stars.
Ben Affleck may be over a year late on his DeflateGate rant, but it was still good TV. Check it out!
Ben Affleck will direct a stand-alone "Batman" movie, says Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara.
Affleck is filming "Live By Night," a crime drama adaption of a Dennis Lehane book.
Ben Affleck is bringing Hollywood to Lawrence.
Of course Tom Brady would somehow be involved in Ben Affleck's divorce.
Comic-Con is here! The four-day long event that showcases the newest in entertainment and the best of the sci-fi and fantasy genres has a great deal of things happening, so here a few things to look forward to.
Actors Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck say they've decided to divorce after 10 years of marriage.
This week, get ready for another reboot and the most beautiful woman in the world is named.
Ben Affleck says he regrets his actions after leaked emails show that he asked a PBS program not to reveal that he had a slave-owning ancestor.
Ben Affleck requested that the PBS documentary series "Finding Your Roots" not reveal he had a slave-owning ancestor.
Two-time Academy Award winner Ben Affleck will receive the third annual "People's Choice Award" for Favorite Humanitarian
Celebrities are playing the waiting game in a new online campaign calling for a unified response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.
Ben Affleck, Robert Downey, Jr. and others are on tap to attend the live Nov. 14 event.
Ben Affleck is willing to do whatever it takes to get into character. He just can't bring himself to wear a New York Yankees hat.
More than 2.4 million Ice Bucket Challenge videos were posted between June 1 and August 17 worldwide.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon released statements after the death of Robin Williams.
The images went public just as crews were making fast work of building a set for the film "Black Mass."
Actor Ben Affleck has been banned for life from playing blackjack at the Hard Rock casino in Las Vegas, TMZ is reporting.
Academy award-winner Ben Affleck understands that celebrity is a double-edged sword, helping him draw attention to the strife and suffering in the Congo while attracting skeptics dismissive of Hollywood stars and causes.
The Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night after placing scheduled starter Max Scherzer on the injured list.
The owner of a luxury clothing brand is accused of running a sweatshop in New York City, the Manhattan DA said Wednesday.
In Lowell, a mammoth building stores data from more than a hundred customers ranging from hospitals to universities to police stations.
Reinforcements for the Tartan Army have officially arrived from Scotland, and they have quickly turned into Boston's favorite house guest.
A rare tick-borne virus left a New Hampshire man critically ill and in the hospital for more than a month.
A man who died in an assisted living home in Boston went unnoticed for nine days and was decomposing when he was found, according to a lawsuit filed by his family.
Scotland's soccer fan base, known as the Tartan Army, is rallying behind one of their own ahead of the team's World Cup match against Morocco at Boston Stadium.
In Lowell, a mammoth building stores data from more than a hundred customers ranging from hospitals to universities to police stations.
Fans from around the globe have been enjoying the World Cup in Foxboro, Massachusetts. But the ticketing process has not been smooth for everyone.
Massachusetts is working on a "massive expansion" of its wrong-way driving prevention system in the wake of a trooper's death.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
With a focus on precision craftsmanship and world-class brass instruments, S.E. Shires has become a benchmark for professional musicians seeking exceptional sound and performance.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
The Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night after placing scheduled starter Max Scherzer on the injured list.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 at Boston Stadium.
The 2026 World Cup has started and Boston is one of 11 cities in the U.S. hosting matches. Here's the schedule.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.