TV and Movie News (page 1208)

New 'Captain America: The First Avenger' DVD Extra: Do NOT Screw With Agent Phil Coulson
October 17, 2011 @ 5:00 am PST    Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers     Sean Comer    
Agent Phil Coulson (played since "Iron Man" by Clark Gregg) shows he's a man not to be screwed with in the made-for-home-video short called "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Thor's Hammer," from the "Captain America: The First Avenger" DVD and Blu-Ray, out October 25th.

'The Walking Dead' Returns: Five Things You Need to Know
October 16, 2011 @ 6:00 pm PST    The Walking Dead     Richard Sharp    
We're such suckers for zombies here at Yidio. Maybe it's the way their rotting flesh glistens in the moonlight, the animalistic odor they emit, or their passion for our brains that we love so much. Either way, we're beyond excited to see them return this weekend for a second season of "The Walking Dead" on AMC. To get you ready for the season two premiere, we've put together a list of the five things you need to know about the show.

Stupendous Sunday: Fall TV Peaks with 'The Walking Dead, 'Dexter,' 'Boardwalk Empire' and More
October 16, 2011 @ 12:51 pm PST    The Walking Dead, Dexter, Boardwalk Empire , The X Factor     Richard Sharp    
You know how occasionally the planets align with the sun and moon, supposedly causing phones to stop working, tidal waves to run backwards and indigenous populations to proclaim a certain apocalypse? Alright, well maybe I'm running a few different astrological phenomena together, but that's what it feels like tonight in TV land.

Weekend Box Office: New Movies 'Footloose' and 'The Thing' Fail to Conquer
October 16, 2011 @ 11:09 am PST    Real Steel, Footloose, The Thing, The Ides of March, Dolphin Tale     Andy Neuenschwander    
With this weekend seeing a more than 35% decrease in box office revenue from last year, many movie execs are officially freaking out. But are the lackluster sales a result of stingy moviegoers, or a decrease in the quality of the movies released?

'The Walking Dead' Producer Hypes New Season
October 16, 2011 @ 8:00 am PST    The Walking Dead, Mad Men, Breaking Bad     Sean Comer    
A mind behind AMC's "The Walking Dead" made the New York Comic Con rounds this past weekend, and brought with her details and a clip or two from the 2010 hit freshman drama's sophomore run. Find out more about season two and tonight's big premiere.

DC Exec Talks 'Green Lantern' Sequel At New York Comic Con
October 16, 2011 @ 8:00 am PST    Green Lantern, Daredevil, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern: First Flight     Sean Comer    
Despite getting drubbed over a lackluster story and disappointing reliance upon CGI, DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns spent the recent New York Comic Con talking up the sequel DC still believes could turn the "Green Lantern" franchise around.

Yidio Best and Worst of the Week: Avengers, Walking Dead, and Mean Reality TV Girls
October 15, 2011 @ 11:33 pm PST    The Avengers, The Walking Dead , Glee, Hart of Dixie, The Secret Circle, Ringer, Breaking Bad, Resident Evil 5, New Girl, Jersey Shore     Andy Neuenschwander    
It's time for Yidio's Best and Worst of the Week! Here are the biggest stories from the past week, whether they're the kind that make you want to kill a zombie or just become one instead. This week's best includes good news for fans of CW and "The Avengers," while the worst is all about Hank Jr. and baseball delays.

Is Reality TV Turning Teenage Girls Into Terrible People?
October 15, 2011 @ 8:51 am PST    Jersey Shore     Andy Neuenschwander    
Sure, it's fun to watch the antics of Snooki and Deena on "Jersey Shore" or to hear a catty, annoying contestant like Elise on this year's "Hell's Kitchen" say "I'm not here to make friends" for the 500th time, but would you want your kids acting that way? A new study suggests that reality TV might be a bigger influence on young girls than previously thought...and not in a good way.

'Charlie's Angels' Cancelled, Minka Kelly Reacts
October 15, 2011 @ 8:49 am PST    Charlie's Angels (2011), The Playboy Club, Free Agents, Pan Am, Friday Night Lights, Once Upon a Time, Man Up     Andy Neuenschwander    
After "The Playboy Club" and "Free Agents" were cancelled, we pondered if "Pan Am" would be the next show to bite the dust. Lucky for them, another ABC show stepped in and took the bullet: "Charlie's Angels" is officially cancelled.

Discovery Airing Steve Jobs 'iGenius' Special on Sunday, Hosted by Mythbusters
October 14, 2011 @ 1:00 pm PST    MythBusters     Andy Neuenschwander    
This Sunday, October 16th, Discovery will be airing their documentary special "iGenius: How Steve Jobs Changed the World." The documentary will focus on Jobs' accomplishments in the industry and Apple's impact on the world, and will be hosted by the "Mythbusters" hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman.