TV and Movie News (page 1214)

Yidio Best and Worst of the Week: Return of 'Twilight' and 'Dexter' Danger
October 08, 2011 @ 12:12 pm PST    The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Dexter, The Walking Dead , Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, Monday Night Football     Andy Neuenschwander    
It's time for Yidio's Best and Worst of the Week. This week's highlights include good news for "Twilight" fans, "The Walking Dead" coming to Netflix and an inspiring speech from the recently departed Steve Jobs (RIP). The lowlights include "Dexter" contract disputes, Hitler comments and four hours of Kim Kardashian.

WooHoo! Simpsons Renewed for Two More Seasons
October 08, 2011 @ 11:54 am PST    The Simpsons     Richard Sharp    
Rejoice, Simpsons fans. After a week of perilous contract negotiations between Fox and the voice actors from the much-love animation series, the show has been officially renewed for two more seasons. Thanks be to Jeebus.

Sony Pictures Buys Rights to Steve Jobs Biopic
October 08, 2011 @ 10:25 am PST    The Social Network     Andy Neuenschwander    
The authorized biography of the late Steve Jobs hasn't even been published yet, but studios have already been jumping at the opportunity to buy the feature rights to the book. It looks like Sony Pictures has won the battle and picked up the rights to the bio, appropriately titled "Steve Jobs."

'Breaking Bad' Season 4 Finale: Watch a Spoiler-Free Preview Clip (VIDEO)
October 08, 2011 @ 5:00 am PST    Breaking Bad     Andy Neuenschwander    
For nearly four seasons now, we've watched as Walt made a series of decisions (most of them bad ones) that were bound to have dire consequences. Those consequences finally hit a few weeks ago, and Walt's in some serious danger. Check out the preview of the "Breaking Bad" season finale here.

Bond 23: Title and New Bond Girl Revealed!
October 07, 2011 @ 12:12 pm PST    Quantum of Solace, Casino Royale     Andy Neuenschwander    
You can only keep secrets about movies for so long, even if you're making a movie about a top-secret spy agency. Eventually, someone is going to crack your code and leak your intel. Which is what's happened with the new James Bond film, which now has a working title and a very attractive new Bond girl.

Weekend Movie Trailers and Reviews: Is 'Real Steel' a Contender?
October 07, 2011 @ 11:15 am PST    Real Steel, The Ides of March     Andy Neuenschwander    
It has been a surprisingly good couple of weeks for movies, as films like "50/50" and "Moneyball" received positive reviews and "The Lion King 3D" and "Dolphin Tale" over-performed. Will this weekend's new slate of movies continue the trend? Robot boxing movie "Real Steel" and the political drama "Ides of March" open in theaters. Read previews and watch the trailers here.

A Letter from Ned Flanders About the Possible Cancellation of 'The Simpsons'
October 07, 2011 @ 11:12 am PST    The Simpsons     Richard Sharp    
As we reported earlier this week, 20 Century Fox executives recently delivered an ultimatum to cast members of "The Simpsons," asking them to take an unheard of 45% pay cut in order to keep original episodes of the series on the air. Read what Harry Shearer (the voice of Ned Flanders) has to say about the negotiations.

'The Walking Dead' Streaming on Netflix Starting Today!
October 07, 2011 @ 10:39 am PST    The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Mad Men     Richard Sharp    
If for some rather inexplicable reason you managed to miss the amazing original dramatic zombie series "The Walking Dead" during its first season on AMC, you're in luck. According to an E! report this afternoon, the show is streaming on Netflix starting today.

'The X Factor' Season 1, Episode 6 Recap - 'Boot Camp #2'
October 07, 2011 @ 6:59 am PST    The X Factor     Andy Neuenschwander    
Last night! On "The X Factor!" A bunch of attention-starved drama queens cried in pain and screamed with joy depending on whether they were asked to remain on TV or not! Get your "X Factor" episode recap (with added exclamation points!) here.

'Jersey Shore' Season 4, Episode 10 Recap - 'Damage is Done'
October 07, 2011 @ 6:50 am PST    Jersey Shore     Andy Neuenschwander    
"A Series of Unfortunate Events" could pretty well sum up Snooki's stay in Italy thus far. Let's recap: she pissed her boyfriend off over the phone, she got blind drunk and hooked up with Deena, she pissed her boyfriend off at the club, and then she hooked up with Vinny. Find out how she makes things worse.