TV and Movie News (page 1502)

Jon Favreau Out, 'Lethal Weapon' Writer in as Director of 'Iron Man 3'?
February 10, 2011 @ 12:29 pm PST    Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Elf, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Cowboys and Aliens     Andy Neuenschwander    

With Jon Favreau out as director for "Iron Man 3", there's a huge creative hole to be filled in the project. After all, a large part of what made the original "Iron Man" so great was Favreau's script and directorial touch: the man has a knack for comedy, and his humor fit the movie perfectly.

Marvel doesn't seem worried, as they have already pegged someone else to approach for the job of writing and directing the next "Iron Man" installment: Shane Black.

Lindsay Lohan Ordered to Have No Contact With Jeweler; Wears 'Basic Instinct' Dress to Court
February 10, 2011 @ 12:16 pm PST    Mean Girls     Tina Musial    

Lindsay Lohan is barred from contacting the jeweler that she is in trouble with. It seems that after the necklace turned up missing, and then her assistant returned it right before police showed up with an arrest warrant, Lindsay decided to apologize. How?

Lindsay sent a bouquet of flowers to the employees of the jewelry store. Strange? Yup. The jewelry store people thought it was odd and so did the judge when he found out about it yesterday.

James Franco Returning to 'General Hospital'
February 10, 2011 @ 11:58 am PST    General Hospital     Tina Musial    

James Franco goes from one extreme to the other. The actor does some outstanding movie work and is nominated for an Oscar award, among many others awards for the season. Once he gets all of the award nominations, he goes back to his roots again in…soap operas.

Franco did a bit of work on "General Hospital" in 2009 and had so much fun he decided to try it again. He will reprise his role for some more episodes in 2011.

Beauty and the Beast? Sean Penn and Scarlett Johansson Spotted Together
February 10, 2011 @ 10:55 am PST    Milk     Tina Musial    

Scarlett Johansson seems to have gotten over Ryan Reynolds pretty fast. It is rumored that Scarlett has taken up with Sean Penn and the two are quite taken with each other. And in what is strangely coincidental, Scarlett looks like Sean’s ex Robin Wright. Sean kind of looks like an older version of Ryan Reynolds too.

It seems that Sean and Scarlett were in the same vicinity, working on movies.

Pete Wentz Does Not Want A Divorce From Ashlee Simpson
February 10, 2011 @ 10:41 am PST    Friends with Benefits     Tina Musial    

Pete Wentz’s camp has talked to the press and let his feelings about his upcoming divorce leak. Pete did not want to get a divorce and he tried to talk Ashlee Simpson out of filing for divorce earlier this week.

However, the circumstances with which he talked about seem rather…odd.

Pete was partying it up in Dallas for the Super Bowl over the weekend. Ashlee stayed at home with their two year old son, Bronx.

Fired! 'Vampire Diaries' Writer/Creator L.J. Smith Gets Booted Over Direction of New Stories
February 10, 2011 @ 8:36 am PST    The Vampire Diaries     Richard Sharp    

To fans of "The Vampire Diaries," all we can say is "sorry - sometimes life…well it’s just not fair."

It seems that the rumors are true - L.J. Smith, the writer of all the novels on which the series is based, has officially been given the boot.

Smith was apparently hired by media conglomerate Harper Teen/Alloy back in the 90’s to write the original, obscenely popular books.

Britney Spears Will Premiere New Music Video Before 'Jersey Shore' Episode (Watch the 'Hold it Against Me' Teaser Now)
February 10, 2011 @ 6:59 am PST    Jersey Shore     Allie Basilica    

Britney Spears fans around the world are squirming in anticipation of her next music video. Brit announced February 8th that her new risqué clip will premiere at 9:56 pm ET on Thursday February 17th, just before an all-new ep of Jersey Shore.

Brilliant, Brit Team, simply brilliant! Chances are that many fans of the J Shore Guidos and Guidettes are also lovers of the sweaty songstress, and now they get a double dose of their guiltiest pleasures!

The video, directed by Jonas Åkerlund, is the backdrop for Brit's smash hit "Hold It Against Me"

'Glee Live! In Concert!' Headed Your Way (Check the Tour Schedule)
February 10, 2011 @ 6:53 am PST    Glee     Marivic Cabural    

Get ready, Gleeks, the cast of "Glee" is headed your way.

The cast of “Glee” will be touring major cities in the United States and Toronto, Canada for their second North American Concert tour this summer, dubbed “Glee Live! In Concert!”

Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, and Amber Riley, are heading out for their second North American “Glee Live! In Concert!” summer tour, which will kick off at the Mandalay Bay Event Center, in Las Vegas on May 21.

Episode 'American Idol' Season 10, Episode 7 - 'Idol' Finds Golden Voices in San Francisco Recap
February 10, 2011 @ 6:29 am PST    American Idol     Marivic Cabural    

“American Idol” made its final round of auditions in San Francisco on Wednesday before heading back to Hollywood, and it looks like the panel of judges found golden voices in the city.

James Durbin is among the lucky hopefuls who received Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson’s approval. He performed "You Shook Me," by Led Zeppelin, and Aerosmith's "Dream On" with Tyler, who wrote and sang the song, sitting before him.

Episode 'Modern Family' Season, 2 Episode 14 - Bixby's Back Recap
February 10, 2011 @ 6:14 am PST    Modern Family     Kelly Lynch    

Bixby's back, indeed.  After winning a SAG award for Best Comedy Ensemble, "Modern Family" was lookin' alive last night during its Valentine's Day episode.  And what better way to showcase the many facets of love than to bring back the suave, turtleneck-clad Clive Bixby.

Bixby is a fan of hotel bars, where he can find a good martini and an easy lady.