Photos: Hollywood Headlines: A week in review

Eli Wallach, a masterful actor on stage and on screen, died Tuesday at 98. A Brooklyn native, Wallach catapulted to fame by starring in two westerns, “The Magnificent Seven” (1960) and “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966). His career spanned over seven decades.   (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

James Franco, left, and Seth Rogen poke fun at North Korea’s president in their new comedy “The Interview.” “If the [U.S.]... supports the release of this film, we will take a decisive and merciless countermeasure,” a spokesman for the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.   (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

After five years together, the “Buffy” actor, 33, and NBA star, 44, are calling it quits. “Rick’s an L.A. guy and I’m a Boston girl,” Dushku told the Boston Globe. “I’d rather be a little physically cold here than emotionally cold in L.A.,” she said. “I missed my town and my family.”   (Michael Kovac / Getty Images)

As part of a series of changes at ABC News, Diane Sawyer will step down after five years as anchor of “World News” and be replaced by David Muir. Sawyer will remain with the network, focusing on original reporting and interviews instead.   (Ida Mae Astute / Associated Press)

In a Playboy magazine interview, the notoriously candid actor defended contentious comments made by Alec Baldwin and Mel Gibson. Oldman quickly apologized on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” saying, “Once I had seen it in print, I could see that it was ... ill-informed.”   (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

In a move more surprising than expected, Sherri Shepherd, left, and Jenny McCarthy are leaving their seats as hosts of “The View.” That makes three down: Barbara Walters’ last day on the discussion-charged program was in May. No successors have been named yet.   (Charley Gallay / Getty Images, left; Donna Svennevik / ABC / Associated Press)

It’s official: The “Friends” alum is engaged to her musician boyfriend of six months, Johnny McDaid. Cox, 50, and McDaid, 37, recently collaborated on her film “Just Before I Go.” This will be the second marriage for Cox, who was previously married to actor David Arquette.   (Charley Gallay / Getty Images)

Shia LaBeouf was arrested Thursday night after allegedly disturbing a New York performance of “Cabaret.” He was slapped with two counts each of trespassing and disorderly conduct and one count of harassment, then released on his own recognizance Friday.   (John Minchillo / Associated Press)