TV and Movie News (page 1181)

Could the Muppets Host the Oscars?
November 10, 2011 @ 6:16 am PST    The Muppets, The Academy Awards     Andy Neuenschwander    
Following the resignation of Brett Ratner (and, subsequently, Eddie Murphy), the Oscars have already found a new producer in Brian Grazer, but the hosting gig is still open as of now. An online movement has begun to get the Muppets to take the hosting gig.

'The X Factor' Season 1, Episode 13 Recap - 'Top 11 Perform'
November 10, 2011 @ 6:13 am PST    The X Factor     Andy Neuenschwander    
It's "Movie Night" at "The X Factor," which means Adam Sandler and Al Pacino are on the show's red carpet. Sandler I can understand: he has a big movie coming out that he needs to promote. But what the holy hell is Pacino doing there? The final 11 perform for a coveted top 10 spot. Check out the episode recap here.

'South Park' Season 15, Episode 13 Recap - 'A History Channel Thanksgiving'
November 10, 2011 @ 6:09 am PST    South Park     Andy Neuenschwander    
The word you're looking for to describe this episode is "ridiculous." Not ridiculous to a "Crab People" level, but still some good old-fashioned "South Park" ridiculousness. Hey, they can't all be brilliant satire of current issues, people. Sometimes these guys just have to put out a weird episode to fill a week.

Watch Emma Stone Get Weird with Fred Armisen in 'SNL' Promos
November 10, 2011 @ 6:07 am PST    Saturday Night Live     Andy Neuenschwander    
Emma Stone's meteoric rise to stardom, from her breakout role in "Superbad" to her comedic lead in "Easy A" to her dramatic turn in the sleeper hit "The Help," has all been building to this: dressing like a wizard on "Saturday Night Live."

Watch the Bruno Mars 'Twilight: Breaking Dawn' Music Video 'It Will Rain'!
November 09, 2011 @ 9:13 pm PST    The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn     Andy Neuenschwander    
Just a couple of weeks after Christina Perri's "A Thousand Years" music video from the "Breaking Dawn" soundtrack premiered, we have the next entry off the soundtrack. Bruno Mars' "It Will Rain" has hit the Web, and you can watch it right here!

Harry Potter and The Hunt for Oscars Gold (Video)
November 09, 2011 @ 12:40 pm PST    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2     Richard Sharp    
They've obliterated box office records, captured the imagination of millions, and by all accounts made their best film yet with this year's latest installment "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," so who can blame Team Potter for aiming for Oscars gold? Watch a new Harry Potter "For Your Consideration" ad here.

Eddie Murphy Quits Oscars Hosting Job
November 09, 2011 @ 12:03 pm PST    Tower Heist, Shrek     Richard Sharp    
After the resignation of his frequent creative collaborator Brett Ratner as Producer of this year's Oscars, Eddie Murphy has resigned his job as host as well. Murphy released a statement through the Academy today announcing his decision.

Justin Bieber Wants You to Buy His Little Snake
November 09, 2011 @ 12:00 pm PST    Justin Bieber: Never Say Never     Richard Sharp    
It's almost impossible to say this with a straight face, but Justin Bieber is auctioning off his little baby snake to the lucky girl or guy who is willing to pay the most for the honor. There's no guarantee on how long the little guy will last (hopefully longer than half a minute), but all proceeds go to charity.

Update: Why Did Heavy D Die?
November 09, 2011 @ 11:01 am PST    In Living Color     Richard Sharp    
When news hit that hip-hop legend Heavy D had passed away yesterday at the age of 44, saddened fans rushed to YouTube to replay "Now That We Found Love" and wonder what they were gonna do with the news. More information has emerged today about what may have happened.

A Graceful Exit For Latest 'Dancing With The Stars' Exile
November 09, 2011 @ 9:02 am PST    Dancing with the Stars     Sean Comer    
Last night it came down to a World Cup goalie, an Iraq veteran and soap star, a daytime-talk star, a court case pundit and the most low-key member of a tabloid-favorite family. Find out who was eliminated from the latest "Dancing With the Stars."