TV and Movie News (page 1253)

'The Hunger Games' Movie Launches Viral Website
September 01, 2011 @ 7:43 am PST    The Hunger Games     Sean Comer    
Lionsgate has launched a viral website to stoke anticipation for the upcoming book-to-screen adaptation of "The "Hunger Games" after the MTV Video Music Awards debut of the first trailer for the movie on Sunday. The game requires you to visit a "Citizen Registration Terminal," to carry identification, and to follow an elaborate set of clues as all is slowly revealed. Find out how to play here.

Billy Bob Thornton's Daughter Faces 30 Years for Manslaughter of Infant
September 01, 2011 @ 7:14 am PST    Sling Blade     Sean Comer    
Billy Bob Thornton's estranged offspring Amanda Brumfield, 32 was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of one-year-old Olivia Madison Garcia, her best friend's daughter, three months ago. Brumfield claims she's innocent, but her motion for a retrial was just denied. She now faces up to 30 years in prison for the crime.

Don Cheadle Goes Gangsta As Captain Planet
September 01, 2011 @ 6:00 am PST    Movies & TV     Sean Comer    
Ted Turner's awesomely bad '90s cartoon "Captain Planet And The Planeteers" is reportedly being turned into a live-action film, so the fine folks over at Funny Or Die decided to show us what the series might look like if green turned mean. Watch Don Cheadle as Captain Planet here.

The New Superman: See Detailed New On-Set Photos of the 'Man of Steel'
August 31, 2011 @ 2:14 pm PST    Man of Steel     Richard Sharp    
A new series of on-set pics have emerged from enterprising photographers on the scene of the new Superman film "Man of Steel," and they are far more detailed than we could have really hoped for. Check out great new pics of the new Superman (as played by Henry Cavill) here.

'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Sticks With Sept. 5 Premiere After Russell Armstrong Suicide
August 31, 2011 @ 12:55 pm PST    The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills     Richard Sharp    
Bravo has announced that it is moving forward with its originally scheduled September 5th premiere date for "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," with a few caveats. The show has been re-edited, and the network will reportedly air suicide prevention PSAs throughout the show as well as resources through Bravotv.com. Is that enough?

'The Amazing Race' Cast Announced; Includes Olympians, 'Survivor' Winners, NFL Player (Video)
August 31, 2011 @ 11:03 am PST    The Amazing Race     Richard Sharp    
The 10th anniversary season of "The Amazing Race" starts September 25th, and the show's producers are pulling out all the stops, assembling a team of accomplished athletes, adventurers, reality contestants and regular race fanatics for the show's opening episode. Watch the video announcement and see a list of the new contestants here.

'Dancing With the Stars': How They Pair Up
August 31, 2011 @ 9:26 am PST    Dancing with the Stars     Richard Sharp    
While many fans were disappointed in the new cast of "Dancing With the Stars," and some of the choices proved quite controversial, some early favorites are emerging, and the producers just released a list of the dancing pairs. Find out who's dancing with with who in the new season of "DWTS" here.

Fall 2011 TV Preview: MTV Premiere Schedule and Trailers
August 31, 2011 @ 8:21 am PST    Beavis and Butt-Head, The Real World, Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory, Ridiculousness, Death Valley, Cuff'd, Good Vibes     Andy Neuenschwander    
While MTV has been banking on reality shows like "Jersey Shore" for years, they continue to develop new shows like the zombies-and-vampires cop mockumentary "Death Valley." And then there's the return of a certain lil' dude who needs TP for his bunghole. Read on for premiere dates and times for all of MTV's new and returning shows this fall, including the triumphant return of "Beavis and Butt-Head."

Chaz Bono on 'DWTS': GLAAD Approves, Fans Don't
August 31, 2011 @ 8:09 am PST    Dancing with the Stars     Andy Neuenschwander    
Chaz Bono, the trans-gendered son of Sonny and Cher, is one of the newest cast members on "Dancing With the Stars" and while groups like GLAAD have been quick to praise the decision, fans have been giving strong mixed reactions to the casting decision.

VIDEO: Alec Baldwin and John Krasinski Continue Shenanigans in New Commercial
August 31, 2011 @ 8:02 am PST    The Office, 30 Rock     Andy Neuenschwander    
in the first New Era commercial featuring "The Office" star John Krasinski and "30 Rock" star Alec Baldwin, had the two talking trash to each other about the Red Sox and the Yankees. In the latest commercial, the taunting has evolved to video chat, and it's become a lot more personal.