TV and Movie News (page 509)

Matt LeBlanc Gets 'Top Gear' All to Himself
July 06, 2016 @ 9:02 am PST    Top Gear     EG    
The attempt to revamp the hit BBC series after its original host was fired turned out to be an unqualified disaster. Now it's up to the former 'Friends' star to save the show.

Netflix/CW Deal Includes 'Supergirl' and Other DC Series
July 06, 2016 @ 8:16 am PST    Supergirl, Arrow, The Flash, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Supernatural, Jane the Virgin, iZombie     EG    
A new deal between the two companies keeps the network's series on Netflix and gets episodes to viewers sooner.

'Star Trek Beyond' May Be Headed for Big Opening
July 06, 2016 @ 7:17 am PST    Star Trek Beyond, Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness     EG    
This has not been a good year for sequels so far, but there appears to be a chance that the latest Star Trek film could beat the trend.

Netflix Gearing up for 'Gilmore Girls' Revival, Alex Kingston to Play a Role
July 06, 2016 @ 7:02 am PST    Gilmore Girls, Doctor Who     EG    
The exact release date of the revival series is still a mystery, but teasing little details about the show continue to dribble out.

New Movies July 8: Pets and Wedding Guests
July 06, 2016 @ 6:47 am PST    The Secret Life Of Pets, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Bridesmaids, The Hangover, Wedding Crashers, Finding Dory     EG    
Dory will give up the top spot at the box office this week for the first time in a month. That's almost certain. The finishing order for the top five movies of the week is very much in question, though.

Weekend Box Office: 'BFG' Bombs, 'Dory' Stays on Top
July 03, 2016 @ 11:47 am PST    The BFG, The Legend of Tarzan, The Purge: Election Year, Finding Dory     EG    
The holiday weekend was not kind to the week's high-profile new movie releases, but the week's third new release, a low-budget horror sequel, had a surprisingly good run from Thursday through Sunday.

'Pretty Little Liars' Ratings Fall Again
July 01, 2016 @ 12:11 pm PST    Pretty Little Liars     EG    
This season could be the last for PLL, especially if the series' ratings don't turn around soon.

Netflix 'Lost in Space' Reboot to Debut in 2018
July 01, 2016 @ 11:47 am PST    Lost in Space, Prison Break, Power Rangers, Game of Thrones, Mission: Impossible II     EG    
The 1960s TV series has produced two failed reboots so far, but Netflix is planning to give the series a spin that will appeal to contemporary audiences.

John Boyega's Pacific Rim 2 Coming in 2018
July 01, 2016 @ 11:06 am PST    Pacific Rim, Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, Black Panther, Deadpool, Warcraft     EG    
Pacific Rim 2 has been delayed more than once, but now it look likes the sequel will debut in early 2018, where it will face some substantial competition.

Early Returns: The Purge Off to Strong Start
July 01, 2016 @ 10:31 am PST    The Purge: Election Year, The Purge: Anarchy, The Legend of Tarzan, The BFG, Finding Dory     EG    
The Legend of Tarzan and The BFG have big budgets, but so far they're not as interesting to audiences as a modest horror sequel.