TV and Movie News (page 1258)

'Supernatural' Creators Bringing Ghostly Comic Book Adaptation 'Deadman' to The CW
August 26, 2011 @ 5:58 am PST    Supernatural, Smallville , Quantum Leap, The Vampire Diaries, The Secret Circle     Andy Neuenschwander    
The CW is doing quite well with a slate of shows about superhuman beings - from its show about vampires ("The Vampire Diaries") and witches ("The Secret Circle") to its long-running "Supernatural." Now the creators of that popular monster-hunting saga are creating a new series based on the little known DC Comic "Deadman."

Denis Leary Reviews His Own Movies (Spoiler: Most Are 'S%*&')
August 26, 2011 @ 5:47 am PST    Rescue Me, Operation Dumbo Drop, The Sandlot     Andy Neuenschwander    
Sure, we all know Dennis Leary, and how he's famous for being a self-proclaimed a^&-hole. But rarely do you see a man break down his entire career in the movies quite so ruthlessly. Watch the cynical funnyman tear his own entire career to shreds for Funny or Die in this awesome NSFW rant.

Rihanna Sex Tape: Singer, J Cole Deny Persistent Rumors
August 26, 2011 @ 5:00 am PST    MTV News     Richard Sharp    
After one questionable hip-hop rumor site claimed they had been offered "a sex tape for sale which shows R&B singer Rihanna and rapper J Cole" another gossip rag is reporting that Larry Flynt from Hustler has reportedly purchased the alleged tape and is weighing options on how to release it as we speak.

Hollywood's Walk of Fame: No Reality Stars Allowed!
August 25, 2011 @ 1:54 pm PST    Keeping Up with The Kardashians, Jersey Shore, The World According to Paris , The Real Housewives of New York City     Richard Sharp    
Bon voyage, Paris! See ya Snooki! Catch ya later, Kim! The guardians of the Hollywood Walk of Fame today made an announcement that they will not be allowing any reality TV stars to grace the hallowed star steps. Apparently, if you're solely known for being a reality star, you won't make the cut.

'Our Idiot Brother' Trailer BANNED By ABC!
August 25, 2011 @ 12:32 pm PST    Our Idiot Brother     Andy Neuenschwander    
ABC Family has taken a stand...against pot jokes and juvenille peeing comedy apparently. The network is refusing to air a trailer for the Paul Rudd comedy film "Our Idiot Brother" unless the filmmakers eliminate a scene showing a drug sale, a clip of Rudd miming urination using a juicebox, and references to getting high.

Jani Lane's Last Hurrah: VH1 Classic's 'That Metal Show' Airing Final Interview (Video)
August 25, 2011 @ 12:25 pm PST    That Metal Show     Richard Sharp    
Jani Lane, who rocked the eighties with hits like "She's My Cherry Pie" and "Heaven" as lead singer of Warrant, passed away at age 47 earlier this month. VH1 Classic interviewed him as part of a "That Metal Show" special. Watch clips from the interview here.

'Treme' Star Michael Showers Found Dead in New Orleans
August 25, 2011 @ 12:00 pm PST    Treme, Breaking Bad, The Vampire Diaries, Traffic, I Love You Phillip Morris, The Tree of Life     Richard Sharp    
Michael Showers, star of HBO's critically acclaimed "Treme," was reportedly found dead and floating in the Mississippi River yesterday morning. He was 45. The actor recently appeared in shows like "Breaking Bad" and "The Vampire Diaries," and acted in the recent movies "I Love You, Phillip Morris" and "The Tree of Life." No cause of death has been determined, but he had been in the water for two days, according to authorities.

'True Blood' Season 4, Episode 10 Preview - 'Burning Down the House' (Video)
August 25, 2011 @ 11:04 am PST    True Blood     Richard Sharp    
There's only three episodes left of "True Blood," and by the looks of it, it all goes down in a big and bad way on Sunday. The blood is about to hit the fan, as the vampires are ready to exact retribution on the witches with the full force of their fang gang.

'The Hunger Games' Footage: Get a Brief First Look Here!
August 25, 2011 @ 10:53 am PST    The Hunger Games     Andy Neuenschwander    
"The Hunger Games" doesn't come out until March 2012, but the studio has been doing an excellent job of promoting the movie starring Jennifer Lawrence and based on a wildly popular series of young adult books. Lawrence will intro the first footage released from the film at the MTV Music Awards on Sunday. If you can't wait until then, see a brief clip here!

'Treme' Creator David Simon Reacts to Michael Showers' Mysterious New Orleans Death
August 25, 2011 @ 9:58 am PST    Treme     Richard Sharp    
After Michael Showers, a star from HBO's "Treme" was found dead in New Orleans in a scene that seems like it could have come directly from the show, creator David Simon talked about the actor, his untimely death, and his work this season.