TV and Movie News (page 695)

Netflix Casts Its 'Daredevil' for Upcoming Marvel Superhero Series
May 28, 2014 @ 3:50 pm PST    Daredevil, The Avengers, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.     Andy Neuenschwander    
Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to your first Marvel superhero exclusive to Netflix. According to reports, "Boardwalk Empire" star Charlie Cox has been cast in the upcoming "Daredevil" series, to air exclusively on Netflix. The show is part of Marvel's deal with the streaming service to provide a stable of original content that will tie in with Marvel's film and television properties, such as "The Avengers" and "Marvel's Agents of S.

There's An Entire 'Mad Men' Spoof Musical and You Can Watch It Right Now
May 28, 2014 @ 3:29 pm PST    Mad Men     Andy Neuenschwander    
"Mad Men" is one of the greatest dramas to have ever aired on cable television. The show's consistent number of nominations and wins during awards season, not to mention the loyal fan following, speaks to the quality of the writing, acting and every other facet of the production. But just once, we wish the characters would sing a snappy song about keeping a pen between your tits.

Watch Bill Murray Crash a Bachelor Party and Give Amazing Marriage Advice
May 28, 2014 @ 2:57 pm PST    Ghostbusters     Andy Neuenschwander    
You might think you've been to some awesome bachelor parties, but you haven't been to one that Bill Murray crashed. A video started circulating today of the "Ghostbusters" star showing up unannounced at a South Carolina man's bachelor party, where he began offering marital advice to the attendees. "If you have someone that you think is The One," Murray said, "don't just sort of think in your ordinary mind, 'Okay, let's pick a date.

'Eastbound and Down' Creators Get New Show on HBO
May 28, 2014 @ 1:53 pm PST    Eastbound and Down     Andy Neuenschwander    
Danny McBride...you're f**kin' in! The creators of "Eastbound and Down" got good news today, as HBO has ordered a new series from Danny McBride and Jody Hill. The show, titled "Vice Principals," will center on a high school and the almost-bosses of the whole place, the vice principals. While "Eastbound," which starred McBride as disgraced baseball pitcher Kenny Powers, never posted big numbers in terms of ratings, the show had enough of a cult following to keep it on the air.

'Reading Rainbow' Might Come Back, Thanks to Kickstarter
May 28, 2014 @ 1:25 pm PST    Reading Rainbow     Andy Neuenschwander    
We'll wait a moment for you to sing the theme song. Go ahead. "Reading Rainbow" might soon find its way back into children's lives, if creator and host LeVar Burton has anything to say about it. Burton is heading up a Kickstarter campaign in an attempt to revive the canceled educational show in a new form. However, we're probably not going to see a new run of "Reading Rainbow" episodes on PBS, even if the Kickstarter campaign succeeds.

Watch: Disney Villains Defend Themselves in Song
May 28, 2014 @ 7:15 am PST    Maleficent, 101 Dalmatians, The Little Mermaid, Snow White     EG    
They're the fairytale women you love to hate, and they've got something to say. Or, rather, they've got something to sing. A new YouTube video in which Disney villains defend themselves in song is piling up views ahead of the release of "Maleficent" this weekend.

'Friends' Alum David Schwimmer Helps Apprehend Stabbing Suspect
May 28, 2014 @ 6:44 am PST    Friends     Shannon Keirnan    
While he may have garnered some anger from neighbors when he moved in and began renovating a historical building, "Friends" actor David Schwimmer has won a few onto his side by helping the NYPD track down the suspect in a slashing incident.

New Movies May 30-June 1: 'Maleficent' and MacFarlane Challenge 'X-Men'
May 28, 2014 @ 6:15 am PST    Maleficent, A Million Ways to Die in the West, Sleeping Beauty, Blazing Saddles, Family Guy, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Godzilla, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Neighbors, Blended     EG    
This is the week for you if you love Angelina Jolie or Seth MacFarlane. The two new releases this week are counting on the charisma of their stars to help them cope with extremely vigorous competition at the box office.

Kim/Kanye's Wedding: See the Dress!
May 27, 2014 @ 10:48 am PST    Keeping Up with The Kardashians     Shannon Keirnan    
Kimye is official! See E!'s first pictures (including that glamorous dress) of the lavish Italian wedding.

Joss Whedon Expresses Opinion of 'Ant-Man' News
May 26, 2014 @ 10:33 am PST    The Avenger     EG    
Joss Whedon isn't technically in control of "Ant-Man," but he's definitely the most important person in the development of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That's what makes a photo he tweeted this week much more significant than just a clever tribute to Edgar Wright by an ordinary fan of "Shaun of the Dead."