TV and Movie News (page 1055)

'Hunger Games': Buy the Real District 12 for $1.4 Million
April 05, 2012 @ 1:51 pm PST    The Hunger Games     Andy Neuenschwander    
Sure, anyone can buy a replica mockingjay pin. But if you want to be a serious "Hunger Games" memorabilia collector, you're going to have to buy the town where the scenes from District 12 were shot. It's on sale for a cool $1.4 million!

'American Idol' Video Watch the Best of the Top 8's Performances Recap
April 05, 2012 @ 6:36 am PST    American Idol     Andy Neuenschwander    
The top 8 took the stage on "American Idol" to perform popular songs from the 1980's. Some contestants soared, while others faltered... watch video of the best solo performances and find out who was great, and who wasn't. Click through to watch!

'South Park' Season 16, Episode 4 Recap - 'Jewpacabra'
April 05, 2012 @ 6:35 am PST    South Park     Andy Neuenschwander    
In this special holiday episode of "South Park," Cartman wavers between Easter and Passover as he invents a fictional monster called the "Jewpacabra" in order to scare kids away from the egg hunt. Will Cartman be Jewish by the end of the episode? Maybe.

'American Idol' Season 11, Episode 25 Recap - 'Top 8 Perform'
April 04, 2012 @ 11:06 pm PST    American Idol     Andy Neuenschwander    
Heejun Han, the lone beacon of levity in this overly serious business, was sent home last week. So it's down to the top eight, who perform for votes in "80's Week." Get a full recap here and find out who was great... and who was not so great.

Nicholas Cage's Back Taxes: More Than $6 Million Down, Much To Go
April 04, 2012 @ 11:06 pm PST    Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, Leaving Las Vegas     Sean Comer    
Nicholas Cage can celebrate some welcome good news: he's pared down his 2007 back-taxes bill to the tune of around $6.25 million, E! Online reports. Keep in mind, that's only the good news. These things have a way of evening themselves out.

Peek At The First Pictures Of Stephen Hawking On 'The Big Bang Theory' (Photo)
April 04, 2012 @ 5:26 pm PST    The Big Bang Theory     Sean Comer    
CBS has unveiled these first images showcasing one of history's greatest minds visiting one of prime time's hottest shows. It's turning into a fitting two weeks to close out maybe the strongest season in the show's five-year run.

'Bad Girls Club Las Vegas' To Get Social Media Enhancement
April 04, 2012 @ 4:44 pm PST    The Bad Girls Club     Sean Comer    
Be bad - and be social about it. For its April 9 re-airing of the April 2 episode dealing with Erica's break into the hip-hop world, "The Bad Girls Club Las Vegas" breaks some personal new ground, according to Broadwayworld.com. Get ready for a running conversation about the BGC from the ladies who live it.

Google Introduces World To 'Project Glass'
April 04, 2012 @ 4:22 pm PST    CNET News     Sean Comer    
Google's now-unveiled "Project Glass" isn't so much a "virtual" reality. Consider it more a "coming attraction." Your Ray Bans and Oakleys may get jealous if these smartphone specs ever come to fruition....

Yanked Mary J. Blige Burger King Ad: License Issues Or Controversy?
April 04, 2012 @ 3:30 pm PST    The Grammys, American Idol, The Voice     Sean Comer    
A Burger King ad featuring Mary J. Blige has caused racial furor, but the chain claims that's not why the spot was quickly pulled. Rather, the fast-food purveyors say they yanked the spot after a week because arose over music-licensing issues with the Grammy-nominated "No More Drama" singer's ad.

Obama Campaign, Romney Kin Take Opposite Stances On 'Mad Men' Jab
April 04, 2012 @ 3:27 pm PST    Mad Men     Sean Comer    
A "Mad Men" jab at a presidential hopeful's kin passed over the heads of neither the "left" nor the "right." Leading Republican candidate and former Massachussetts Gov. Mitt Romney's son Tagg reacted with mild incredulity that Matthew Weiner's Emmy-honored AMC drama would dare swipe at his grandfather, former Michigan Gov. George Romney, MLive reported Wednesday.