Celeb Scoop: M. Night Wraps After Earth Filming in Philly

Plus: Sigourney Weaver is in town, Denis Leary's off-color Dick Clark tweet, a local comedian's Comedy Central special, and more of today's celebrity news.

M. Night Wraps in Philly. M. Night Shyamalan has wrapped shooting for his latest project After Earth starring Will Smith and son Jaden. The project was filmed locally, but now that shooting is over, M. Night is heading back to the West Coast.

Sigourney Weaver’s in Town. Ripley’s in town shooting a USA miniseries Political Animals. She plays a former First Lady who befriends a journalist after becoming Secretary of Stage. [Philly Gossip]

Denis Leary’s Dick Clark Tweet. Leary tweeted, “With Dick Clark dead, Casey Kasem now reveling in his status as last and reigning king of leather faced syrup voiced lizard people.” [The Wrap]

Local Comedian Gets Comedy Central Special. Mt. Airy’s Paul F. Tompkins will star in his own stand-up special to air on Comedy Central Saturday night immediately following specials from Daniel Tosh and Patton Oswalt. [Inquirer]

Homeland Trailer. Last year’s big, new show returns with a new teaser to promise answers in Season 2. [The Wrap]

Dick Clark Taught Ryan Seacrest to Do Television. The host of American Idol opens up about what he learned from the late Dick Clark. [Hollywood Reporter]