TV and Movie News (page 1148)

Forbes has released a list of the actors who make studios the most money per dollar they're paid. Three out of the four owe their success to the "Twilight" and "Harry Potter" franchises, but the gap between Number One and Number Three - both costars - has to do with one being "punished" for getting more work.

The man who played the lovable but brusque military surgeon Colonel Potter on M*A*S*H, Harry Morgan, passed away today at the age of 96. Potter, who replaced McLean Stevenson (aka Colonel Blake) as the Colonel of the fictional 4077th, appeared in over 100 films in his long career and in countless TV shows.

Well, well. One critic breaks an embargo, and risks ruining a good deal for everybody. Already admittedly soured on screening his movies early for the press, director David Fincher wants early "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" screenings canned after a New Yorker critic jumped the gun and broke a review embargo.

The term "epic fail" doesn't even begin to explain the magnitude of this mistake made by the cast and crew of the Discovery show "MythBusters," who apparently accidentally shot a frickin' cannonball through a Dublin, California family's house while a man, woman and child were inside it sleeping.

"The Office" has sometimes fallen on some hard times in later seasons. Still, Christmas always brings out the goods. This year might prove no exception, because Andy's "'ex' is about to meet his 'sex.'" Check out a clip of an awkward Christmas episode of "The Office."

A deal isn't in place quite yet. However, it looks official that Michael Bay has once more gone back on his "I'm done with 'Transformers' word." Sources say a deal could be in place as early as next week for Bay to make a fourth "Transformers" movie.

Reports from Mumbai locals say extras were paid the equivalent of $3 and a buffet lunch in exchange for making a frenzy when Tom Cruise stopped by to promote "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol." Reps for Cruise and Paramount claim that it's a confusion with local dancers, who were paid to perform.

Entertainment Weekly claims a ratings-drop like this should be expected right now, with most shows' numbers getting lethargic around the holidays. Still, Chord Overstreet's return to "Glee" didn't keep the show's rating from falling almost 10 percent to a season low against stiff competition.

MTV is taking another stab at cashing in on the growing popularity of mixed martial arts. Will this be just another attempt by the network to briefly cash in on the trend of the moment?? Or does MTV actually respect the sport enough to do right by the journey of these three young fighters to chase a dream?

It's official: the King of Pop is about to get the "Glee" treatment. THR has confirmed that the show will do a full Michael Jackson tribute episode on January 24th, in which the cast will perform anywhere from 10 to 12 songs from Jackson's long career.