TV and Movie News (page 1197)

Spielberg Blames Lucas for 'Indy 4' Lameness, Says Fifth Film May Happen
October 26, 2011 @ 11:00 am PST    Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom     Richard Sharp    
Just about everyone had something critical to say about the fourth Indiana Jones movie "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," and now you can add Steven Spielberg to the list. In a recent interview, he threw George Lucas under the bus for the film's goofy aliens.

Coroner's Report: Amy Winehouse Death Caused by Alcohol
October 26, 2011 @ 7:55 am PST    MTV Unplugged     Sean Comer    
A British coroner has officially ruled Amy Winehouse's passing on July 23 a "death by misadventure" brought about by alcohol poisoning. Coroner Suzanne Greenway reported that Winehouse's blood-alcohol content was five times the legal drunk-driving limit.

'DWTS' Elimination: Fans Get The Last Word On Chaz Bono
October 26, 2011 @ 7:22 am PST    Dancing with the Stars     Sean Comer    
What started off with "Dancing With the Stars" contestant Chaz Bono deserving applause for doing the show despite the right-wing backlash at the transgender-male author turned into backlash as he kept managing to escape elimination despite dwelling at the bottom of the leader board week after week. That's all over now.

Yidio Video of the Day: William Shatner Covers 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
October 26, 2011 @ 7:00 am PST    Star Trek     Richard Sharp    
If there's one thing you can say about William Shatner, it's that he's totally willing to toss his "Star Trek" legacy aside and do just about anything to get a laugh, especially if it involves making fun of himself. Which is what this incredibly strange video is all about. Watch Captain Kirk himself cover "Bohemian Rhapsody."

'The X Factor' Season 1, Episode 10 Recap - 'Live Show'
October 26, 2011 @ 6:48 am PST    The X Factor     Andy Neuenschwander    
In last night's extra-long episode of "The X Factor," the 17 contestants from the judges' homes perform in the first live show, and five of them are eliminated by the end of the night. Find out who all went home in this action-packed episode recap.

Universal Studios' Trash, HBO's Treasure: 'The Dark Tower' TV Series
October 26, 2011 @ 6:45 am PST    The Dark Tower     Sean Comer    
Producer Brian Grazer told MTV recently that the TV iteration of the long-in-the-works "The Dark Tower" movie/TV adaptation has found a new small-screen home. Grazer claims HBO has picked up the proposed TV series that will tie in with the film rendition of Stephen King's beloved supernatural-gunslinger novels.

Ricki Lake: The Real 'Dancing With The Stars' Feel-Good Story
October 26, 2011 @ 6:00 am PST    Dancing with the Stars     Sean Comer    
While the controversy over "Dancing With the Stars" contestant Chaz Bono has stolen most of the thunder this season, former talk-show hostess Ricki Lake is quietly undergoing a radical personal transformation and blossoming into the real feel-good story of the show.

Michael Jackson Made More 2011 Money Than Any Other Dead Celeb
October 26, 2011 @ 6:00 am PST    Michael Jackson: This Is It     Sean Comer    
There's got to be at least a 50-50 shot that legal fees will make some dent in it, but if the Afterlife has an Easy Street, Michael Jackson's 2011 revenue has him living on it. Forbes reports that the late King of Pop was 2011's top-earning deceased celebrity.

See The Unaired 'Saturday Night Live' Tribute To Steve Jobs
October 26, 2011 @ 6:00 am PST    Saturday Night Live     Sean Comer    
In a recent filmed-but-scrapped "Saturday Night Live" sketch, a panel of Steve Jobs admirers and contemporaries including Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (Andy Samberg), Netflix CEO Reed Hastings (Jason Sudeikis) and more discuss the legacy of Jobs on "The Charlie Rose Show." Watch the spot-on sketch here.

Bathroom Wars: 'The X Factor' vs. 'Dancing With The Stars'
October 26, 2011 @ 6:00 am PST    The X Factor, Dancing with the Stars     Sean Comer    
"Dancing With The Stars" crew members are going head-to-head with another glitzy talent cavalcade - Fox's "The X Factor" - with both sides more than ready to fight for their right to potty. Find out what the reality show potty hostilities are all about.