TV and Movie News (page 1096)

First Listen: 'One Engine,' the New Addition to 'The Hunger Games' Soundtrack from The Decemberists
February 13, 2012 @ 9:54 pm PST    The Hunger Games     Andy Neuenschwander    
Following the release of Taylor Swift's single for "The Hunger Games" soundtrack, the addition to the movie from "The Decemberists" has just hit the Web. The song is much more upbeat than Swift's, adding some rolling folk sound to the album. Give it a listen right here!

MTV in Trouble (Again) for 'I Just Want My Pants Back'
February 13, 2012 @ 7:45 pm PST    I Just Want My Pants Back     Andy Neuenschwander    
Once again, MTV finds itself mired in controversy with the Parents' Television Council over its new comedy show. This time the furor is aimed at "I Just Want My Pants Back," where last year it was all about "Skins." Is the controversy deserved?

'The Walking Dead' Midseason Premiere Sets Another Cable Ratings Record
February 13, 2012 @ 7:44 pm PST    The Walking Dead     Andy Neuenschwander    
"The Walking Dead" set a cable ratings record back in October when the season two premiere aired to massive numbers. But if you think that was impressive, the show just did it again, surpassing that record to set another one! Get the numbers here.

UPDATED: Fourth 'Transformers' Has A Release Date, Michael Bay On Board
February 13, 2012 @ 7:43 pm PST    Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Transformers, G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation     Sean Comer    
With or without director Michael Bay, Paramount Pictures powers-that-be reportedly claim a fourth "Transformers" film will hit theaters some time in 2014, reports SuperHeroHype.com. At an event hyping "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," one producer claimed that the fourth film could bring the franchise into a new era with a new story.

Watch the Trailer for 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter'
February 13, 2012 @ 4:12 pm PST    Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter     Andy Neuenschwander    
The first trailer for the hybrid period piece/action flick "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" it out now, and it looks maybe a little too serious for a movie that is about a young Lincoln fighting the undead with an axe. Check out the trailer right here.

Oprah Answers For Tweeting Nielsen Viewers During Grammys
February 13, 2012 @ 2:12 pm PST    The Grammys, Oprah's Next Chapter , The Oprah Winfrey Show     Sean Comer    
Oprah Winfrey claims Sunday-night tweets during the 54th Annual Grammy Awards have been taken out of context. Hyping Sunday night's "Oprah's Next Chapter," Twitter users accused her of coming across "desperate" by targeting Nielsen-box and Grammy viewers. She got Nielsen attention, alright: the media monitors weren't happy she targeted their box owners.

BuzzFeed Outs 25 People Who Wouldn't Mind Chris Brown Beating Them
February 13, 2012 @ 1:13 pm PST    The Grammys     Sean Comer    
I would like to thank not only BuzzFeed, but the good people behind Facebook and Twitter. Without the ability to embed or screen-capture status updates and tweets, nobody would believe the remarks below actually happened. Let them now become a public-service announcement about considering some things very, very carefully before hitting the "Send" button.

2012 Grammys Deliver Landmark Ratings - West Coast Delay And All
February 13, 2012 @ 12:35 pm PST    The Grammys     Sean Comer    
Show of hands, who's surprised that last night's Grammy telecast was not just the night's most watched program, but the telecast's highest rating in years? Despite trying out a regional delay, the 54th Grammy Awards drew a massive number last night for a memorable ceremony. Adele's return and a Jennifer Hudson tribute to the late Whitney Houston led the show to its best numbers in decades.

54th Grammy Award Winners: See Adele's Return, Watch Jennifer Hudson's Whitney Houston Tribute
February 13, 2012 @ 11:39 am PST    The Grammys     Sean Comer    
The 54th Grammy Awards ceremony belonged to Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson and Adele - two saying "goodbye," and a the other saying "I'm back." Adele swept her every nomination and Hudson paid tribute to the late Whitney Houston with a rendering of an iconic Houston performance.

TV-Themed Valentine's Day Cards from 'Community,' 'Breaking Bad' and More
February 13, 2012 @ 8:05 am PST    Breaking Bad, Downton Abbey, Community, Parks & Recreation     Andy Neuenschwander    
Nothing says "I Love You" like a Valentine's Day card that references Walter White's respect for cooking a proper batch of meth. If you're looking for a last-minute card, one of these TV-themed ones from "Breaking Bad," "Downton Abbey" and other great shows might be just what you're looking for!