TV and Movie News (page 523)

Music Legend Prince Will Be Remembered for His Movies Too
April 21, 2016 @ 2:00 pm PST    Purple Rain, Graffiti Bridge     EG    
Prince was a music legend, but he wouldn't have been quite as legendary without his 1984 feature-film debut, Purple Rain.

Wrestling/Reality TV Star Chyna Dies at 46
April 21, 2016 @ 5:24 am PST    Fear Factor, The Surreal Life, Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, 3rd Rock from the Sun     EG    
Joanie Laurer, better known by her WWF alias, Chyna, died on Wednesday in her home in Los Angeles. Authorities are investigating.

'Three's Company' Movie to Join the TV Revival Party
April 20, 2016 @ 3:33 pm PST    Three's Company, Valentine's Day, How To Be Single, The Vow     EG    
Forty years ago, the bawdy innuendo of 'Three's Company' was the stuff of guilty TV pleasures. Will it still be able to make audiences laugh in the 21st century?

Netflix to Reboot 'One Day at a Time'
April 20, 2016 @ 2:18 pm PST    One Day at a Time, All in the Family, Desperate Housewives     EG    
Even if you remember 'One Day at a Time,' you probably won't recognize the new version of the series being prepared for Netflix. The reboot of Norman Lear's 70s hit resembles the original in name only.

Will Captain America: Civil War Be the Biggest Marvel Movie Ever?
April 20, 2016 @ 4:51 am PST    Captain America: Civil War, The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Iron Man 3, Ant-Man, Thor     EG    
Is there anything on a Marvel fan's wish list that isn't included in Captain America: Civil War? The movie is virtual Marvel buffet, and that could translate into the biggest opening weekend for any Marvel film ever.

New Movies April 22: The Huntsman Goes After The Jungle Book
April 20, 2016 @ 4:28 am PST    The Huntsman Winter's War, The Jungle Book, Snow White and the Huntsman, The Lord of the Rings, Frozen, Barbershop: The Next Cut, The Boss     EG    
The Hunstman: Winter's War does not include Kristen Stewart. It remains to be seen whether that's a liability or an asset.

Star Wars Secrets: Casting of Young Han Solo
April 19, 2016 @ 4:42 am PST    Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Hail Caesar, 22 Jump Street     EG    
Disney knows that if it's to keep its Star Wars franchise strong for generations to come, it will have to establish a new crop of stars to play roles in the franchise's upcoming films. That's why it's taking them so long to cast a new Han Solo.

Streaming Competition: Netflix and Amazon Have New Pricing Plans
April 19, 2016 @ 4:26 am PST    Transparent, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt     EG    
Amazon announced a plan this week to compete more effectively with Netflix by undercutting its rival on price. This comes just after Netflix announced an upcoming price increase.

Top Movies of 2016: Superheroes and Critters
April 19, 2016 @ 4:09 am PST    Deadpool, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Captain America: Civil War, Kung Fu Panda 3, Zootopia, The Jungle Book     EG    
We already knew that American moviegoers loved superheroes, but a look at the top five films thus far in 2016 points out that they're really into talking animals, too.

'Everybody Loves Raymond''s Doris Roberts Dies at 90
April 19, 2016 @ 3:52 am PST    Everybody Loves Raymond     EG    
She starred in Everybody Loves Raymond, but Doris played supporting roles in a long list of TV series since the 1950s.