TV and Movie News (page 1420)

Warner Bros. Acquires 'Oscar Pill' Series; David Heyman of 'Harry Potter' Will Produce
April 06, 2011 @ 11:42 am PST    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, The Adventures of Oscar Pill     Allie Basilica    

Warner Bros. will bring "Oscar Pill" from the pages of Eli Anderson's novels to the big screen.

TheWrap is reporting that Warner Bros. has acquired the feature film rights to the French youth novel series - totaling five books in all.

With the help of "Harry Potter" producer David Heyman, the French series about a teenage boy who can travel through human beings and other living things, will come to life.

Less Is More? Grammys Drop Over 30 Categories In Huge Awards Overhaul
April 06, 2011 @ 11:41 am PST    The Grammys     Andy Neuenschwander    

If you've ever sat down to watch the Grammys and thought to yourself, "This thing is just too darned long," then today is your lucky day.

The Grammys are eliminating more than 30 categories in the biggest overhaul of the music awards ceremony in over 50 years! Why?

According to Recording Academy President Neil Portnow, "It ups the game in terms of what it takes to receive a Grammy.

Foodie TV: New 'Top Chef Masters' Season Premieres Tonight After 'Top Chef: All-Stars' Battle Royale (Watch a Preview)
April 06, 2011 @ 11:00 am PST    Top Chef: Masters, Top Chef, Celebrity Apprentice     Richard Sharp    

The new season of “Top Chef: Masters” kicks off tonight on Bravo with host Curtis Stone, but not before a “Top Chef” reunion special that promises plenty of tension.

This season, twelve chefs will go head to head using the elimination style challenges from the original series, as opposed the usual “Top Chef: Masters” scoring-based system. The winner of the show will donate $100,000 to charity.

Hugh Jackman Offered 'Snow White and the Huntsman' Role Opposite 'Twilight' Star Kristen Stewart
April 06, 2011 @ 11:00 am PST    Snow White and the Huntsman, The Wolverine     Andy Neuenschwander    

When we last left the ongoing saga of the dueling "Snow White" movies, Relativity's "The Brothers Grimm: Snow White" had finally found its princess in rising star Lily Collins and its prince in Armie Hammer, who both join Julia Roberts in the production.

Meanwhile, "Snow White and the Huntsman" had its trump card in Kristen Stewart as Snow White, plus Charlize Theron as the evil queen.

'Jersey Shore' Shooting Delayed: What's Holding Up Season Four Production?
April 06, 2011 @ 10:47 am PST    Jersey Shore     Andy Neuenschwander    

I don't mean to alarm anyone, but it looks like "Jersey Shore" production is in jeopardy.

Don't worry, there's still almost no way we'll be going without a new season of "Jersey Shore" next year, but with a number of problems arising for the show, sources are reporting that production has been delayed for a few weeks at the least.

The "Shore" cast was supposed to leave for Italy to begin filming next week, and as of yet no concrete reason for the delay has been given.

Alec Baldwin: I'm Leaving and '30 Rock' is Over
April 06, 2011 @ 10:45 am PST    30 Rock     Andy Neuenschwander    

When Jack Donaghy says your show is going to end, you'd better listen.

New York Magazine caught up with "30 Rock" star Alec Baldwin last night at a fundraiser for the National Dance Institute and asked a rather innocuous series of questions about dancing and about Donald Trump's presidential bid. But when the subject turned to Tina Fey's new book, Baldwin provided an extra bit of information.

Ben Stiller Speaks Up for 'Man Children' (VIDEO)
April 06, 2011 @ 10:19 am PST    Along Came Polly, Zoolander     Elizabeth Sexton    

Ben Stiller wants every man-child to know that he’s not only looking out for them – he was once a man-child himself.

In an Onion PSA that sheds awareness on Shaken Man-Child Syndrome, Stiller reveals that he was an adult-child until the age of 42.

“I had a cat that I ironically named dog,” he confesses. “I would put ketchup on my rice and noodles, and the only art object that I owned was a replica of Mister Spock’s Vulcan Harp.

Ryan Seacrest Knocks Simon Cowell off No. 1 Perch
April 06, 2011 @ 9:39 am PST    American Idol, Keeping Up with The Kardashians, Kourtney and Kim Take New York, Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami, Jersey Shore, Teen Mom, Teen Mom 2 , The X Factor     Elizabeth Sexton    
Remember the playful "American Idol" banter between Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest? Back-and-forth, Cowell would insinuate something about Seacrest's sexuality and Seacrest would crack on Cowell's judging style. After pushing Cowell out of the No. 1 spot on the Reality Power List, Seacrest may have a "look who's laughing now" situation on hand.

Fa-La-La-La Fashion: 'Glee' Designer Dishes on the Regionals' Dress
April 06, 2011 @ 9:37 am PST    Glee     Elizabeth Sexton    

If you want to score the New Directions girls’ outfits from Regionals, you’ll have to wait.

For the second year, the Regional dresses came from Betsey Johnson and are currently sold out, after the label tweeted the news on Monday.

The stage-worthy dress is a modern twist on a ‘60s silhouette and features gold brocade. To boost the retro factor, ‘Glee’ costume designer Lou Eyrich added a halter strap.

Mariah Carey Bares Her Baby Bump for Life & Style Magazine
April 06, 2011 @ 9:35 am PST    Nick Cannon Presents: Short Circuitz     Allie Basilica    

Never one to shy away from the limelight, pregnant singer Mariah Carey shares her baby joy - and belly - with Life & Style Magazine.

The 41-year-old music icon married actor-comedian Nick Cannon in 2008 and is expecting not one, but two, babies any day now.

In true Mariah Carey fashion she said she wanted to take the skin-baring portraits to share an emotional and personal time with her extended family - her lifelong fans.