TV and Movie News (page 684)

George Takei Blasts Hobby Lobby, Supreme Court, Urges Boycott
July 01, 2014 @ 5:51 pm PST    Star Trek     Shannon Keirnan    
Monday's Supreme Court ruling goes down as a "stunning set-back for women's reproductive rights," according to "Star Trek" actor and human rights activist George Takei.

Cameron Diaz Goes Nude For 'Sex Tape'
July 01, 2014 @ 5:11 pm PST    Sex Tape, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, How I Met Your Mother     Shannon Keirnan    
With her 42nd birthday approaching, Cameron Diaz is feeling better than ever - and baring it all for the cameras in July's "Sex Tape," alongside Jason Segel.

Oscar-Nominated Director and Writer Paul Mazursky Dies
July 01, 2014 @ 4:22 pm PST    An Unmarried Woman, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Sopranos, Kung Fu Panda 2     Shannon Keirnan    
Screenwriter and director Paul Mazursky died of cardiac arrest on Monday, at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 84.

Robin Williams Checks into Rehab - But Don't Worry, it's For Good Reasons
July 01, 2014 @ 2:50 pm PST    The Crazy Ones     Shannon Keirnan    
Though Williams has checked into Minnesota's Hazelden Addiction Treatment Center, his rep has confirmed that our favorite "The Crazy Ones" actor is doing just fine.

HBO's 'The Leftovers': How Is It Different From the Book?
July 01, 2014 @ 1:55 pm PST    The Leftovers     Andy Neuenschwander    
"The Leftovers" made its grand entry into HBO's Sunday lineup this week, premiering to a good amount of buzz but slightly disappointing numbers, pulling in just 1.8 million viewers. It looks as though the show might not be a huge success like "Game of Thrones" or "True Detective" have been for the premium cable network, but those who read the book might not be surprised.

'Better Call Saul' Will Time-Jump, Could Include Multiple 'Breaking Bad' Cameos
July 01, 2014 @ 1:38 pm PST    Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul     Andy Neuenschwander    
This. Changes. Everything. Peter Gould and Vince Gilligan, series creators of the "Breaking Bad" spin-off "Better Call Saul," have confirmed that "Better Call Saul" isn't really a true prequel to "Breaking Bad," as everyone thought it was going to be. In fact, the "Saul" narrative will jump around in time, and could include the sly lawyer's experiences before, during and after the events of the source show.

Aaliyah Film Shelved as Zendaya Coleman Drops Out
July 01, 2014 @ 1:10 pm PST    Queen of the Damned     Shannon Keirnan    
The Disney channel star says that the project felt "rushed." Will this mean an end for the Lifetime project, already met with such lukewarm enthusiasm?

This Is the Greatest Photo of Daniel Radcliffe Ever Taken
July 01, 2014 @ 1:05 pm PST    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2     Andy Neuenschwander    
Every dog has its day. All of these dogs may have just had theirs. Daniel Radcliffe, who has already given the world the gift of all eight Harry Potter movies, has just given us the greatest photo that has been or ever will be taken of him. This is not hyperbole. Look at this photo. Daniel Radcliffe does not give a f**k. Not even a single, solitary f**k. If he wants to tie nine dogs to his belt and walk them down the street while smoking a cigarette, then dammit, that's what he's going to do.

Anna and Kristoff of 'Frozen' Cast in 'Once Upon a Time'
July 01, 2014 @ 12:42 pm PST    Once Upon a Time, Frozen     Andy Neuenschwander    
Meet your new "Once Upon a Time" power couple! The season finale of "OUAT" revealed that the newest addition to the cast of characters would be none other than Elsa of "Frozen." As time went on, it was rumored that other "Frozen" characters would be joining the cast as well. Sure enough, new casting news from the production shows that Anna and Kristoff will be characters on the show, and the actors have already been chosen! Kristoff will be played by Scott Michael Foster, while Elizabeth Lail will take on the role of Elsa's younger sister

Fox Cancels New Show Before It Even Airs
July 01, 2014 @ 1:41 am PST    Hieroglyph     Andy Neuenschwander    
If you think it sucks to be a show like Fox's "Lone Star," which was canceled after just a couple of episodes, just remember this: At least it wasn't canceled before it started. That's exactly what just happened to Fox's new show "Hieroglyph," which the network has officially dropped from its schedule and halted production on before it even had a chance to air.