TV and Movie News (page 1470)

Brain Food: AMC Releases Six-Episode Season of 'The Walking Dead' on DVD; Cast Chats About Show at Paleyfest (Watch the Interview)
March 08, 2011 @ 9:16 am PST    The Walking Dead, Mad Men     Richard Sharp    

AMC today released the entire six-episode first season of “The Walking Dead,” the popular zombie drama show based on the comic book series by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard, and directed by three-time Academy® Award-nominee Frank Darabont.

The boxed set will include behind-the-scenes featurettes, as well as extra footage, and will sell for $49.99 for Blu-Ray and $39.

'Taking on Tyson': PETA Peeved at Pugilist's Pigeons
March 08, 2011 @ 7:19 am PST    Taking on Tyson     Richard Sharp    

Just as Mike Tyson seems to be turning over a new leaf, starring in a new Animal Planet series called “Taking on Tyson” about his love for pigeon racing, the critics come caterwauling.

Over 20 animal rights activists reportedly gathered in front of Tyson’s home in Henderson, Nevada on Monday to protest the new reality series. Protestors waved signs like “A Featherweight is No Match for a Heavyweight” and "Mike doesn't give pigeons a fighting chance.

'Tomb Raider' Reboot Planned, But Will it Star Angelina Jolie?
March 08, 2011 @ 6:31 am PST    Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life     Andy Neuenschwander    

Well, this was unexpected: GK Films has acquired the rights to the "Tomb Raider" franchise (if you want to call it a franchise) and is planning to reboot the series with a new movie due out in 2013. Some of you may have seen the Angelina Jolie "Tomb Raider" movies, and for that I'm very sorry.

Rumor has it that this next "Tomb Raider" installment will be an origin story, with our heroine Lara Croft traveling to Peru at the behest of a powerful businesswoman in order to recover an ancient artifact called the Scion (probably not the car, but wha

Lady Gaga Threatens to Sue Breast Milk Ice Cream Makers
March 08, 2011 @ 5:39 am PST    The Grammys     Elizabeth Sexton    

Lady Gaga may be focused on her own “incubation” and “rebirth” but don’t dare associate her name with any type of breast milk-based ice cream.

Apparently, that’s too provocative – even for the raw meat wearing diva. Which is why Lady Gaga is threatening to sue a London ice cream parlor that is using a portion of her name to sell ice cream made with human breast milk.

More 'Glee' Music: Darren Criss and Warblers Album to Debut Soon
March 07, 2011 @ 3:33 pm PST    Glee     Andy Neuenschwander    

It all started with a cover of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream." Now, just a few months after Blaine (Darren Criss) and the Warblers made their first appearance on "Glee," the glee club within the show about glee clubs is going to get their own album!

The McKinley High "Glee" kids are all featured on the hit series' fifth soundtrack album, due out tomorrow.

The War Rages On: Kathy Griffin to Impersonate Sarah Palin on 'Glee'
March 07, 2011 @ 2:56 pm PST    Glee, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List     Andy Neuenschwander    

It's no secret that Kathy Griffin has it out for the Palins. The comedienne started off 2011 with a Palin-themed new year's resolution: "I've already gone for Sarah, Todd and Bristol obviously," said Griffin, "But I think it's Willow's year to go down. In 2011, I want to offend a new Palin."

Griffin may have been joking around, but Palin was not amused, telling Fox News:

"That takes it a little too far.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart to Preview 'Twilight: Breaking Dawn' Clip at Comic Con
March 07, 2011 @ 2:43 pm PST    Breaking Dawn - Part 1     Andy Neuenschwander    

What would you do to see a preview clip of the upcoming "Twilight: Breaking Dawn" presented to you by Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart?

Would you buy a $40 ticket? Push your way through a massive crowd of smelly convention-goers? Scale the walls of the San Diego Convention Center and climb through an air duct after all of the Comic Con tickets are sold out?

You might have to do that third one, because Pattinson and Stewart are set to preview a clip from "Twilight: Breaking Dawn" at the 2011 San Diego Comic Con this July, but all Comic Con pas

Warner Brothers Drops the Axe on Sheen; Actor Responds With Warlock Talk
March 07, 2011 @ 2:32 pm PST    Two and a Half Men     Richard Sharp    

Who's winning now?

After weeks of speculation on the future of the show, Warner Brothers today officially fired Charlie Sheen from "Two and Half Men."

The studio officially released a statement announcing the split from Sheen.

"After careful consideration, Warner Bros. Television has terminated Charlie Sheen's services on 'Two and a Half Men' effective immediately," Warner Bros Television said in a statement.

Willow Smith 'Raises The Roof' and Resurrects a City in New Video: 21st Century Girl
March 07, 2011 @ 2:19 pm PST    The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air     Elizabeth Sexton    

Willow Smith is rocking out with another “girl power” video for the single "21st Century Girl."

The song debuted on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on Tuesday. In the television debut, WIllow Smith and her background dancers performed the song for Oprah's adult audience during the show that featured the show's all-time smartest and most talented kids.

Two New Trubies: 'True Blood' Star Sam Trammell and Missy Yager Are Having Twins
March 07, 2011 @ 2:10 pm PST    True Blood, Mad Men     Allie Basilica    

It’s double the fun for “True Blood” star Sam Trammell and his longtime girlfriend, actress Missy Yager.

Trammell’s rep confirmed to PEOPLE that the couple is expecting twins and they are “thrilled and excited.”

Yager and Trammell, who met while performing in New York, have reportedly been dating for more than 8 years.  The actress, who appeared on “Mad Men” and “Boston Public”, previously dated actor Will Arnett.