TV and Movie News (page 1021)
Posted: May 17, 2012 @ 1:28 pm PST Topic: The Dictator, Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, Bruno, Ali G Indahouse, Dark Shadows, Battleship By: Sean Comer
Is the bloom coming off Sacha Baron Cohen's rose a touch? In Australia, "The Dictator" opened Wednesday knocking "The Avengers" off the #1 box-office spot. Domestically, it's performing beneath expectations. Maybe people have figured out Cohen's capable of so much more, and just don't want to settle. Maybe this one's just not that good. Maybe it's both.
Is the bloom coming off Sacha Baron Cohen's rose a touch? In Australia, "The Dictator" opened Wednesday knocking "The Avengers" off the #1 box-office spot. Domestically, it's performing beneath expectations. Maybe people have figured out Cohen's capable of so much more, and just don't want to settle. Maybe this one's just not that good. Maybe it's both.
Posted: May 17, 2012 @ 11:34 am PST Topic: Smallville, Sex and the City, Arrow, Beauty and the Beast By: Andy Neuenschwander
"Smallville" may be over, but The CW has a brand-new spinoff to keep you hooked on the continuing superhero saga. Click through to watch three trailers/clips from The CW's new shows, including "Arrow."
"Smallville" may be over, but The CW has a brand-new spinoff to keep you hooked on the continuing superhero saga. Click through to watch three trailers/clips from The CW's new shows, including "Arrow."
Posted: May 17, 2012 @ 10:55 am PST Topic: Spider-Man By: Sean Comer
Show of hands, who expected a day when you would want to see a Broadway show for the same reasons some people attend NASCAR races? If you've a conscience, you might rethink that. A New York State judge has ordered that "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" producers hand over details relating to the injuries suffered in more than 70 hard falls by a stunt-Spidey during rehearsals and performances.
Show of hands, who expected a day when you would want to see a Broadway show for the same reasons some people attend NASCAR races? If you've a conscience, you might rethink that. A New York State judge has ordered that "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" producers hand over details relating to the injuries suffered in more than 70 hard falls by a stunt-Spidey during rehearsals and performances.
Posted: May 17, 2012 @ 10:28 am PST Topic: The Bachelorette By: Sean Comer
Cookies! Muppets! A fist fight! Wait a sec, is this "The Bachelorette" or some crappy family comedy about two wacky kids setting up their single dad with the charming neighbor lady? Nope, no foolin': it's actually Emily Maynard's first steps on the road to NOT repeating the Brad Womack incident. This week, she needs to know that the men she's picked can handle not just her, but everything that comes with being a father to her daughter.
Cookies! Muppets! A fist fight! Wait a sec, is this "The Bachelorette" or some crappy family comedy about two wacky kids setting up their single dad with the charming neighbor lady? Nope, no foolin': it's actually Emily Maynard's first steps on the road to NOT repeating the Brad Womack incident. This week, she needs to know that the men she's picked can handle not just her, but everything that comes with being a father to her daughter.
Posted: May 17, 2012 @ 9:21 am PST Topic: Soul Train Music Awards By: Sean Comer
Donna Summer, a soulful lady synonymous with growing up in the 1970s amid disco, has died. She leaves behind a husband, two daughters, and a musical legacy that spans four decades. A five-time Grammy winner, songs like "Last Dance" and "Hot Stuff" made her a name instantly associated with disco's most memorable moments.
Donna Summer, a soulful lady synonymous with growing up in the 1970s amid disco, has died. She leaves behind a husband, two daughters, and a musical legacy that spans four decades. A five-time Grammy winner, songs like "Last Dance" and "Hot Stuff" made her a name instantly associated with disco's most memorable moments.
Posted: May 17, 2012 @ 6:53 am PST Topic: Breaking Bad, Friday Night Lights By: Andy Neuenschwander
Interesting casting news is coming out of the "Breaking Bad" camp, as Jesse Plemons of "Friday Night Lights" will be joining the season five cast. Is Landry going to be cooking meth? Get the details here.
Interesting casting news is coming out of the "Breaking Bad" camp, as Jesse Plemons of "Friday Night Lights" will be joining the season five cast. Is Landry going to be cooking meth? Get the details here.
Posted: May 17, 2012 @ 6:51 am PST Topic: The Walking Dead By: Andy Neuenschwander
Ever wondered how you would fare in the zombie apocalypse? Annoyed at all the bickering on "The Walking Dead?" If so, head down to San Diego and try your hand at surviving a horde of zombies in the "Walking Dead" obstacle course! Get the details here.
Ever wondered how you would fare in the zombie apocalypse? Annoyed at all the bickering on "The Walking Dead?" If so, head down to San Diego and try your hand at surviving a horde of zombies in the "Walking Dead" obstacle course! Get the details here.
Posted: May 16, 2012 @ 10:48 pm PST Topic: American Idol By: Andy Neuenschwander
The remaining three contestants--Joshua, Jessica and Phillip--take the stage to perform a song of the judges' choosing, a song of Jimmy's choosing, and a song of their own choosing. How did everyone do? Find out here.
The remaining three contestants--Joshua, Jessica and Phillip--take the stage to perform a song of the judges' choosing, a song of Jimmy's choosing, and a song of their own choosing. How did everyone do? Find out here.
Posted: May 16, 2012 @ 4:28 pm PST Topic: HBO Boxing By: Sean Comer
It's been years, and nobody can get two of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters of all time to trade punches with one another. But when President Obama changes his mind concerning gay marriage, it's on between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather like Donkey Kong. After Pacquaiao denounced Obama's take on same-sex matrimony, Mayweather fired back via Twitter that he's got the President's back.
It's been years, and nobody can get two of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters of all time to trade punches with one another. But when President Obama changes his mind concerning gay marriage, it's on between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather like Donkey Kong. After Pacquaiao denounced Obama's take on same-sex matrimony, Mayweather fired back via Twitter that he's got the President's back.
Posted: May 16, 2012 @ 3:07 pm PST Topic: True Blood By: Andy Neuenschwander
It looks like "True Blood" might have just received an expiration date: Charlaine Harris, who writes the "Southern Vampire Mysteries" novels on which the show is based, has announced that she will be writing her last book in the series next year. What does that mean for "True Blood?" Find out here.
It looks like "True Blood" might have just received an expiration date: Charlaine Harris, who writes the "Southern Vampire Mysteries" novels on which the show is based, has announced that she will be writing her last book in the series next year. What does that mean for "True Blood?" Find out here.
