TV and Movie News (page 481)

'Sherlock' Ends Season with Low Ratings, Russian Piracy
January 16, 2017 @ 7:02 am PST    Sherlock     EG    
Although the series' UK ratings remain high, they've been off their peak with the long-delayed fourth season. However, Russian pirates were apparently still eager to see the season finale before it legally hit the airwaves.

Gus Fring to Return in 'Better Call Saul'
January 16, 2017 @ 6:44 am PST    Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad     EG    
We were all but sure it was going to happen, and this weekend we got confirmation that the Breaking Bad drug lord we love to hate will once again be walking the streets of Albuquerque.

Weekend Box Office: 'Hidden Figures' Stays on Top
January 15, 2017 @ 9:59 am PST    Hidden Figures, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, La La Land, The Bye Bye Man, Patriots Day, Monster Trucks, Sleepless, Live by Night     EG    
Last week's number-one movie had no trouble fending off a raft of newcomers this week. In fact, only one new wide release managed to even make it into the top five.

Network Pulls Show Over Michael Jackson Controversy
January 13, 2017 @ 7:12 am PST    Shakespeare in Love     EG    
A British network won't air a program featuring a white actor portraying the late Michael Jackson thanks to the objection of Jackson's daughter.

'Deadpool' Is Great, But Is It Oscar Material?
January 13, 2017 @ 6:23 am PST    Deadpool, La La Land     EG    
Tim Miller's irreverent superhero movie was a surprise box-office hit, and this awards season, it's turning into a surprise contender, too. Can it go all the way and score the biggest nomination of them all?

New Movies January 13: A Deluge of New Releases
January 11, 2017 @ 8:35 am PST    Patriots Day, Live by Night, Sleepless, The Bye Bye Man, Monster Trucks, Hidden Figures, The Accountant     EG    
Five new movies go into wide release this weekend, and one of them will probably knock Hidden Figures from the top of the box-office mountain.

Too Little, Too Late? 'Sherlock' Ratings Down
January 10, 2017 @ 7:57 am PST    Sherlock     EG    
Fans of Sherlock had been waiting three years for new episodes, and it looks like some of them might have forgotten that they were waiting.

'The Affair' Gets Fourth-Season Renewal
January 10, 2017 @ 7:27 am PST    The Affair, Dice     EG    
It's no longer a critical darling, but the series retains enough of its popularity to convince Showtime to keep it alive.

More 'Gilmore Girls'? Alexis Bledel Says Maybe
January 10, 2017 @ 6:49 am PST    Gilmore Girls, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life , The Handmaid's Tale     EG    
Want more Gilmore Girls episodes? The series' star says you might get them, or you might not.

Is It Art? NFL Outscores the Golden Globes
January 10, 2017 @ 6:28 am PST    NFL On FOX, The Golden Globe Awards     EG    
Meryl Streep's speech at the Golden Globes set up a conflict between artistic entertainment and football. TV ratings suggest that that's a battle that art won't win.