TV and Movie News (page 1062)

'Terra Nova' Deal With Netflix Falls Through
March 27, 2012 @ 8:21 am PST    Terra Nova     Sean Comer    
"Terra Nova" had one last gasp that could've saved it. An online streaming deal's failure has choked it out, The Huffington Post reports. Following its cancellation by FOX, rumors surfaced that the Steven Spielberg-produced drama about futuristic human coexisting with dinosaurs could find a new home producing and streaming new episodes streaming exclusively online via Netflix.

'Bully' Fails MPAA Bid, Settles For 'Unrated' Release
March 27, 2012 @ 8:14 am PST    Bully     Sean Comer    
The Weinstein Co. and makers of the buzzed-about documentary "Bully" didn't get exactly what they wanted, but settle for a more ambiguous compromise. The Motion Picture Association of America recently denied the Weinstein Co.'s request that the regulatory board reduce film's "R" rating based reportedly on one scene's explicit language to a "PG-13". The film will now be released March 30 with an "Unrated" mark.

Sean Payton Meeting Today With Bill Parcells About Saints Head Coaching Position
March 27, 2012 @ 8:12 am PST    New Orleans Saints Championship Season, NFL Follow Your Team - Saints, NFL Draft     Sean Comer    
Saints Nation is still reeling from head coach Sean Payton's one-year suspension handed down by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Still, if Payton must sit this dance out, an all-time coaching great and two-time Super Bowl winner may be a fitting fill-in. Payton will meet Tuesday in Florida with retired coach Bill Parcells and address the possibility Parcells might become the team's interim head coach, ESPN reports.

Harry Potter Enters A New Electronic Era
March 27, 2012 @ 8:10 am PST    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone     Sean Comer    
Millions atop millions first experienced the wizard world of Harry Potter in a more traditional way: pick up a bound copy, open the cover and turn page after page after page. With J.K. Rowling's beloved novels now beloved literary classics, fans new and old can fall in the love with every word a whole new way. As of Tuesday, all seven novels are now available in downloadable e-book format via Rowling's Pottermore website, the Associated Press announced this morning.

UPDATED: First Photos Emerge From Early 'Les Miserables' Shooting
March 27, 2012 @ 8:00 am PST    Les Miserables, Gladiator     Sean Comer    
Tom Hooper's "Les Miserables" started shooting earlier this month, and a photo has already emerged revealing our relentless Inspector Javert. "Gladiator" Oscar-winner Russell Crowe places the French lawman tasked with trailing Jean Valjean (played by Hugh Jackman), the once-incarcerated thief and breaker of a window pane who's broken his parole along his way to rebuilding his life.

'Smash' Season 1, Episode 8 Recap - 'The Coup'
March 27, 2012 @ 4:59 am PST    Smash     Andy Neuenschwander    
When the reviews from the workshop come back less than stellar, Eileen and Derek come up with an idea to revamp the show. Unfortunately, they do it behind Tom and Julia's backs, which makes for some tension.

'The Voice' Season 2, Episode 9 Recap - 'The Final Battles'
March 27, 2012 @ 4:58 am PST    The Voice     Andy Neuenschwander    
In the final episode of the battle rounds, the drama is in high gear as the mentors make their final decisions and round out their teams for the live show. Christina deals with her rapper and Cee Lo is moved to tears as the decisions are made.

'Smash' Season 1, Episode 7 Recap - 'The Workshop'
March 27, 2012 @ 4:56 am PST    Smash     Andy Neuenschwander    
Tensions are high as the day of the workshop approaches. Ivy squares off with her troublesome mother (guest star Bernadette Peters), Julia and Michael have to make a decision about their relationship, and Karen has to make her own decision about her career.

Adam Levine and 'The Voice' Mentors Start a Swear Jar for Charity
March 26, 2012 @ 7:29 pm PST    The Voice, American Idol     Andy Neuenschwander    
While swearing is a rare thing on "American Idol," the mentors on "The Voice" tend not to hold back when they feel a bad word coming. But Adam Levine has come up with a way to cut back on swearing and help charities at the same time. Learn more about his plan here.

'How I Met Your Mother' Season 7, Episode 19 Recap - 'The Broath'
March 26, 2012 @ 6:31 pm PST    How I Met Your Mother     Andy Neuenschwander    
Things are going so well between Quinn and Barney that he decides to make Ted take a bro oath ("broath") to keep her stripping a secret. But when the gang finally meets her, they wonder if she's right for Barney at all.