TV and Movie News (page 1026)

Enlistment Begins In Class-Action Lawsuit Against Apple
May 11, 2012 @ 2:42 pm PST    CNET News     Sean Comer    
Once upon a time, it seems Apple might've played a touch too much defense. A January 2005 antitrust filing over many, many iPods and digital rights management has started picking up steam. Informative e-mails are on the way to millions who purchased the MP3 players between 2006 and 2009, offering a chance to collect on any possible settlement or judgment.

Future Lifetime Reality Show Will Spotlight Whitney Houston's Family
May 11, 2012 @ 1:09 pm PST    BET Remembers Whitney, The Bodyguard     Sean Comer    
Shows like this rarely go exactly what one could call "well." Lifetime has given the OK to a 10-episode docu-series chronicling the mourning of Whitney Houston's family. It's led by Houston's former sister-in-law and manager, who had reportedly been working on such a show for years. One focus could now become Houston's daughter dealing with addiction.

UPDATED: NBC Renews 'Parks & Recreation', 'Community' And Others
May 11, 2012 @ 12:41 pm PST    Community, Parks & Recreation, Up All Night, The Office     Sean Comer    
That leaves everything nearly set. "Parks & Recreation" and "Up All Night" have both been given NBC's official go-ahead for next season. "Community" has also been given a half-season order for a fourth round, matching the number of episodes "30 Rock" will get to close out the series. That still leaves "Whitney" and "The Office" with undecided fates.

It's Official: 'Community' Renewed for Shortened Season (Maybe Its Last)
May 11, 2012 @ 12:40 pm PST    Community, 30 Rock, Glee, Parks & Recreation     Andy Neuenschwander    
"Community" has been renewed for a fourth season. Hooray! But it will be a short, 13-episode season, and it might be the show's last. Uh oh. Get the details here.

'Parks and Recreation' Season 4, Episode 22 Finale Recap - 'Win, Lose or Draw'
May 11, 2012 @ 12:36 pm PST    Parks & Recreation     Andy Neuenschwander    
The day of the big vote arrives, and everyone panics in their own way. Ann attempts to find a way to keep Leslie calm, while Ben deals with a big career decision. Meanwhile, Andy and April attempt to fix a disaster at the office.

'Community' Season 3, Episode 19 Recap - 'Curriculum Unavailable'
May 11, 2012 @ 11:28 am PST    Community     Andy Neuenschwander    
When Abed becomes suspicious that the Dean is an impostor, he is ordered into mandatory therapy. Of course, the rest of the group tags along, but they end up finding out a shocking truth(?) about themselves.

Three Major Names Re-Sign With 'The Office'
May 11, 2012 @ 8:42 am PST    The Office     Sean Comer    
That's three down, one to go. With John Krasinski, Ed Helms and Jenna Fischer reportedly having new "The Office" deals in place just awaiting signing, the series looks safe for another season. But that doesn't resolve every question. Writer, performer and executive producer Mindy Kaling is bolting for FOX. Rainn Wilson looks headed out midway into next season along with showrunner Paul Lieberstein to focus on their Dwight Schrute spin-off. And finally, B.J. Novak has yet to sign a new deal, with the same responsibilities as Kaling.

PlayStation Maker Sony's Shares Start Friday At Three-Decade Low
May 11, 2012 @ 8:39 am PST    NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, Game Trailers     Sean Comer    
What a way for Sony to start the weekend. The PlayStation makers yesterday reported a $5.7-billion FY2011 loss. That includes every PlayStation console - both hand-helds and the PS3 - posting sales declines. Today, Sony Corporation opened the trading day with shares trading at their lowest since 2008. Shares last started a day this poorly for the electronics brand clear back in 1980, when the Walkman was still new-fangled.

FOX's Favorite 'New Girl' Taking Broadway, Playing Loretta Lynn
May 11, 2012 @ 7:39 am PST    New Girl, Coal Miner's Daughter     Sean Comer    
What a memorable way to make a casting announcement. Country Music Hall of Famer Loretta Lynn told a crowd from onstage at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium that she's taking her life's story, "Coal Miner's Daughter", to Broadway. And with that, she introduced the "New Girl" that will fill Sissy Spacek's shoes emulating the Grand Old Opry icon.....

'American Idol' Season 11, Episode 36 Recap - Who Went Home from the Top 4?
May 11, 2012 @ 7:24 am PST    American Idol     Andy Neuenschwander    
Jennifer Lopez and David Cook performed in this results show, which sent one of the final four home. Phillip, Joshua, Jessica and Hollie... who was sent home? Click through to find out.