TV and Movie News (page 1250)

Weekend Box Office: Sharks Defeated by Southern Ladies
September 04, 2011 @ 6:10 pm PST    The Help, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Shark Night 3D, Apollo 18, Colombiana, The Debt     Andy Neuenschwander    
Last week, we saw some exceptionally low numbers for the box office as Hurricane Irene kept those on the East Coast indoors and away from the movie theaters. So this week, the openers from that wet weekend were probably hoping for strong holdovers to make up for the losses. Did they get what they wanted?

'True Blood' Season 4 Episode 11: Watch Three New Preview Clips
September 04, 2011 @ 10:50 am PST    True Blood     Richard Sharp    
Earlier this week, the trailer for tonight's episode was released. In the latest preview clips from HBO, we get a sense of how it's all going to shake out. Jason sticks up for Sookie, Sam seeks revenge and Marnie pukes up an ancient witch. Talk about heartburn.

A 'Walking Dead' Talk Show? AMC Shoots Pilot with Chris Hardwick
September 04, 2011 @ 8:20 am PST    The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Hell on Wheels, Watch What Happens: Live , The Killing     Andy Neuenschwander    
If you're a fan of the reality programming on Bravo, then you might be familiar with "Watch What Happens: Live," the talk show that airs after Bravo's block of popular reality shows and recaps the action with live discussion. It's a model that we've seen elsewhere as well...MTV has been known to do "post-shows" that discuss big episodes and events. But what if you had one of these discussing a scripted drama? That's the question that AMC is asking.

'True Blood' Season 4, Episode 11 Preview 'Soul of Fire' (Video)
September 04, 2011 @ 8:00 am PST    True Blood     Richard Sharp    
When we last left Sookie, Bill, Eric and Tara, it was time for a vamp-on-witch faceoff at the witches' HQ. Marnie/Antonia had blasted Sookie and Lafayette, making them disappear to places unknown. Now the vampires have descended on the scene and are intending on doing some blasting of their own. Watch a preview of "True Blood" season 4, episode 11 here.

Fall 2011 TV Preview: Bravo Premiere Schedule and Trailers
September 02, 2011 @ 3:00 pm PST    The Rachel Zoe Project, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills     Andy Neuenschwander    
Tired of scripted TV? Get your reality show fix with Bravo's fall lineup. The cable network has added fashion shows like "Mad Fashion" and "Fashion Hunters" to the mix, as well as new foodie show "Around the World in 80 Plates" and, of course, the return of "Top Chef Masters" and "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."

Weekend Movie Trailers and Reviews: 3D Sharks and Moon Horror
September 02, 2011 @ 12:46 pm PST    Shark Night 3D, The Debt, Apollo 18     Andy Neuenschwander    
Labor Day weekend isn't always known for the highest-quality new releases as far as the theaters go. But that doesn't mean there's nothing good to see this weekend...of course, there's some crap as well, but it might be fun crap. In any case, one good new release out of three ain't bad. And that one is...

The New 'The Walking Dead' Teasers Are Straight-Up Scary (Video)
September 02, 2011 @ 10:00 am PST    The Walking Dead, True Blood, iCarly     Andy Neuenschwander    
Sometimes, all you need to be totally creepy is a good ten seconds. Just take a look at the teasers for "American Horror Story." Second only to those in scariness are the new "The Walking Dead" teasers, which will have you biting your nails in ten seconds or less.

'Paranormal Activity 3': Check Out The First TV Spot
September 02, 2011 @ 8:00 am PST    Paranormal Activity 3, Paranormal Activity 2, Catfish, Saw     Sean Comer    
Check out the first released TV spot hyping "Paranormal Activity 3," from by the writers of "Paranormal Activity 2" and the dark indie drama "Catfish." In the new preview spot, we venture back to Katie and Kristi's childhoods to witness a frightening series of events that both have blocked out from their conscious memories. Spooky stuff - watch it here.

Fall 2011 TV Preview: AMC Premiere Schedule and Trailers
September 02, 2011 @ 8:00 am PST    The Walking Dead, Hell on Wheels, Mad Men, Breaking Bad     Andy Neuenschwander    
The premiere for AMC's biggest show has been pushed back to 2012, but that's okay. They've got another big drama on tap to unveil for the fall season. After a tumultuous summer of production in Atlanta, where showrunner Frank Darabont got the axe, "The Walking Dead" is luckily still slated to kick off October 16th. The new killer drama "Hell on Wheels" starts November 6th. Watch trailers for both here.

No More Starz on Netflix, But Here's Why It's Okay
September 02, 2011 @ 7:00 am PST    Party Down, Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena , True Blood , Bio-Dome, Toy Story 3, The Sting II     Andy Neuenschwander    
Starz, who currently provides about 1,000 titles for the Netflix library, with all of them available for Instant Play streaming, has decided not to continue its partnership with Netflix. It's the latest challenge for Netflix, which has been facing consumer backlash over its new pricing structure. Find out why everything's really not all that bad after all for Netflix and its users.