TV and Movie News (page 1237)

CW and ABC Both Rebooting 'Beauty and the Beast' TV Series: New Battle Brewing?
September 16, 2011 @ 6:13 am PST    Beauty and the Beast, Grimm, Once Upon a Time , Snow White and the Huntsman     Andy Neuenschwander    
First it was "Snow White" and the battle of the competing films between Lilly Collins and Kristen Stewart. Now we've got a similar battle brewing with "Beauty and the Beast," as both The CW and ABC are reportedly developing their own versions of the classic tale as a TV series.

FX Buys 13 Episodes of Animated Comedy 'Unsupervised' from 'Always Sunny' Team
September 16, 2011 @ 6:08 am PST    It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Archer, Entourage, How to Be a Gentleman     Andy Neuenschwander    
It's official! FX has bought 13 episodes of the animated series that the team behind "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" has developed for them, just after the company (RCG) signed a $50 million deal with the network.

'Source Code' Coming to CBS as a TV Show
September 16, 2011 @ 6:05 am PST    Source Code, Lie To Me, Lost, Quantum Leap     Andy Neuenschwander    
Much like its protagonist, "Source Code" is about to get a second chance at life...this time, as a TV show. The Mark Gordon Company, which produced the sci-fi thriller, is working on an adaptation of the film for television.

Yidio Emmy Spotlight: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama
September 16, 2011 @ 6:00 am PST    The Emmy Awards, Mad Men, Boardwalk Empire, The Killing, The Good Wife, Justified     Morgan Glennon    
It's time to talk about Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama. In this category, we�re looking at a category that sports badass private investigators, boardwalk power players and Christina Hendricks. Learn more about all of the contenders here.

Yidio Emmy Spotlight: Outstanding Variety, Comedy Or Musical Series
September 16, 2011 @ 6:00 am PST    The Emmy Awards, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Colbert Report, Real Time with Bill Maher, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live, Conan, Bridesmaids     Morgan Glennon    
In this Yidio Emmy spotlight, we're looking at a category that laughs us softly to sleep at night: Outstanding Variety, Comedy or Musical Series, where "The Colbert Report" competes with "Conan,""The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," and "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon." "Real Time With Bill Maher" "Saturday Night Live"

Yidio Emmy Spotlight: Outstanding Reality Show
September 16, 2011 @ 5:30 am PST    The Emmy Awards, Project Runway, The Amazing Race, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, Top Chef     Morgan Glennon    
In the Emmy category for reality television, there's nary a Kardashian, a Real Housewife or a Situation to be found. Instead, "Top Chef" faces off against "The Amazing Race,""American Idol,""Dancing With the Stars," "Project Runway" and "So You Think You Can Dance."

'House' Music: Watch Hugh Laurie's First Music Video 'The Whale Has Swallowed Me'
September 16, 2011 @ 5:00 am PST    House     Andy Neuenschwander    
First Gwyneth, then Jeff, and now Hugh. Dr. House, aka British actor Hugh Laurie, has decided to use his spare time in between acting gigs to make an album. The actor recently released his first music video from the album, called "The Whale Has Swallowed Me." Watch it here.

Tonight's Fall Premieres: 'The Vampire Diaries,''The Secret Circle,' 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'
September 15, 2011 @ 1:55 pm PST    The Vampire Diaries, The Secret Circle, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia     Richard Sharp    
It's a good night for new TV, with the return of "The Vampire Diaries," the debut of the new companion show "The Secret Circle," and the return of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Read previews for all three shows and watch promo videos here.

'The Vampire Diaries' Premieres Tonight: Watch a Two-Minute Preview
September 15, 2011 @ 12:14 pm PST    The Vampire Diaries, Super 8     Richard Sharp    
"The Vampire Diaries" returns tonight after a four-month summer layoff, and (as the promo from The CW run earlier last week implies) the white-hot love triangle between Elana (Nina Dobrev), Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) is back and fully sizzling. Watch a preview of the season premiere here. We've got a new two-minute preview of the premiere episode below, and The CW has also provided a synopsis of the first episode of season 3 below.

Beyond Scarlett: Nude Celebrity Cellphone Pic Investigation Widening
September 15, 2011 @ 11:05 am PST    The Avengers     Richard Sharp    
When alleged nude pictures stolen from Scarlett Johansson's personal cell phone emerged online, the actress immediately contacted the FBI under the suspicion that the phone had in fact been hacked. Now it sounds like Johnasson may not have been the only one.