TV and Movie News (page 1070)

It's Official: 'Jurassic Park' to Get the 3D Treatment
March 15, 2012 @ 7:58 pm PST    Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, Beyond Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park     Andy Neuenschwander    
We knew that the seed of an idea had been planted already, but now it's official: "Jurassic Park" will be upconverted to 3D and given a theatrical release. Rejoice and/or rage, fanboys!

MTV Launches Social Network For Musicians
March 15, 2012 @ 7:56 pm PST    MTV Video Music Awards     Sean Comer    
It can now be said that, yes, MTV executives realize it's been half past "a while" since it appeared they cared about music. While collective breaths probably shouldn't be held awaiting a resurgence of "Yo! MTV Raps" or "120 Minutes," MTV.com is using the network's brand recognition as a means of making a run at MySpace's success with musician self-marketing.

Jennifer Lawrence, Kristen Stewart Laugh off 'Hunger Games'/'Twilight' Non-Feud
March 15, 2012 @ 5:51 pm PST    The Hunger Games, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2     Sean Comer    
Hey, did you know there's apparently some passive-aggressive bitterness between "The Hunger Games" star Jennifer Lawrence and "Twilight" leading lady Kristen Stewart? Yeah, neither did they, apparently. Lawrence recently sat down with "Access Hollywood" and talked about how the two young ladies were the last to know they were feuding.

Watch Taylor Swift, Snooki and Others Get Duped in the Full 'Punk'd' Trailer
March 15, 2012 @ 5:29 pm PST    Punk'd     Andy Neuenschwander    
MTV is bringing back its classic prank show "Punk'd" with an all-new set of celebrity hosts and victims. The first full trailer for the show has hit, and features more than a couple great moments of pure terror from the likes of Taylor Swift and Snooki, plus a pretty fantastic dive into the back of a truck from Tyler the Creator.

'Bachelorette' Contestant Sent Home Hours Before Filming Began
March 15, 2012 @ 3:31 pm PST    The Bachelorette     Sean Comer    
So, just what would the "real" dating equivalent to this be? My guess? It's at least a little bit like pulling out a rose for a blind date, and her pulling a shotgun in one hand and a restraining order in the other. Hours before an ABC crew began filming the next season of "The Bachelorette" March 14, Wetpaint.com reports that producers were putting contestant Ben Smith on a plane from Charlotte, NC right back to New York.

'Hunger Games' Fans Create Awesome Panem Map: See It Here!
March 15, 2012 @ 1:42 pm PST    The Hunger Games     Andy Neuenschwander    
Leave it to the Internet to come up with something as awesome as this: A couple of fans of "The Hunger Games" have created a thoughtful, probably pretty accurate map of Panem, the dystopian future of North America. Check it out here!

'South Park' Season 16, Episode 1 Recap - 'Reverse Cowgirl'
March 15, 2012 @ 7:20 am PST    South Park     Andy Neuenschwander    
Clyde and his mother spark a nationwide debate over leaving the toilet seat up, eventually escalating to the point where everyone loses, as Cartman puts it, "the last bastion of American freedom." Basically, there's a lot of toilet jokes. Like, a lot.

'American Idol' Video Watch the Top 11's Best Performances Recap
March 15, 2012 @ 7:20 am PST    American Idol, The Voice, The X Factor     Andy Neuenschwander    
The Top 11 (after Jermaine's untimely elimination) performed last night on "American Idol," with some soaring performances and some pretty big duds. Who was the best of the best and who... well, wasn't? Watch videos of the top performances here and find out.

'American Idol' Season 11, Episode 19 Recap - 'Finalists Compete'
March 15, 2012 @ 7:18 am PST    American Idol     Andy Neuenschwander    
The contestants sing hits from the year they were born this week to earn their votes, and "American Idol" uses the past troubles of one of the contestants to create drama on the show. Yeah, it's pretty gross. Get a full recap here.

And 'The Hunger Games' TV Rights Go To... ABC Family?
March 14, 2012 @ 9:17 pm PST    The Hunger Games, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1, Pretty Little Liars, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Make It or Break It     Andy Neuenschwander    
"The Hunger Games" has found its home on TV after it finishes its run in theaters and spends a little time on DVD. And the lucky channel that gets to air what might be one of the biggest movies ever is... ABC Family. Huh?