TV and Movie News (page 697)

New Movies May 23-25: 'Godzilla' vs. 'X-Men'
May 23, 2014 @ 4:10 am PST    X-Men: Days of Future Past, Godzilla, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Blended     EG    
When you go to the theater this holiday weekend, you'll be able to choose between "X-Men," "Godzilla," and "The Amazing Spider-Man." That's good news for you, but it could be bad news for the three movies that are trying to be the undisputed champion of the early-summer box office.

Watch Ryan Seacrest Try to Sing on 'American Idol' Finale
May 22, 2014 @ 4:28 pm PST    American Idol     Andy Neuenschwander    
Ryan Seacrest is an excellent host. Through his many years as the host of "American Idol," not to mention his work as the host of his own radio show, Seacrest has proven time and again that he has the poise, the charm, and the improvisational skills to lead any audience by the hand through a two-hour live television event. However, Ryan Seacrest is not a singer. He proved it on this week's "American Idol" finale, where he attempted to sing "Right Here Waiting For You" for a few bars, on his own, on stage, on live TV.

Miley Cyrus Claims Jennifer Lawrence Was Lying About Her Drunk Story
May 22, 2014 @ 3:34 pm PST    X-Men: Days of Future Past     Andy Neuenschwander    
Attention, Internet: Your lord and savior Jennifer Lawrence might be a bit of a liar. Circulating today was a video of Jennifer Lawrence talking in an intervew with Seth Myers about an incident that happened after this year's Oscars. The "X-Men: Days of Future Past" star claims that she was so drunk following the ceremony that she ended up puking on the steps at Madonna's after party.

Watch a New Installment of Celebrities Reading Mean Tweets About Themselves
May 22, 2014 @ 1:26 pm PST    Jimmy Kimmel Live!     Andy Neuenschwander    
Celebrities Read Mean Tweets is the gift that keeps on giving. The video series has been a staple of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" ever since the show discovered that having celebrities read really mean tweets about themselves out loud is actually pretty hilarious. This is the seventh installment in the series, and the guest list is still as star-studded as ever. In this edition, we have Matthew McConaughey pondering the meaning behind a very inventive insult, we have a little insight into what Emma Stone might smell like in person, and we have Oscar nominee June Squibb telling someon

First Footage from 'Star Wars' Set Features Puppet Special Effects
May 21, 2014 @ 4:25 pm PST    Star Wars: The Clone Wars     Andy Neuenschwander    
There are so many things for "Star Wars" fans to be happy about in this video, we lost count! The video is the first bit of footage released from the "Star Wars: Episode VII" set, which is exciting on its own even though it's a behind-the-scenes video and not footage from the film. In the video, director J.J. Abrams is standing in the middle of a Mos Eisley-looking set, with actors in costume milling about behind him.

Lea Michele Totally Dated 'Glee' Co-Star Matthew Morrison
May 21, 2014 @ 4:05 pm PST    Glee     Andy Neuenschwander    
On "Glee," it seems as though every character has hooked up with every other character at some point in the rotating lazy susan of relationship pairings. But can the same be said for the actors? In her book Brunette Ambition, Lea Michele admits that she and Matthew Morrison dated once. Yes, that's right: Rachel Berry and Will Schuester totally dated. "When we shot the pilot, I met Cory Monteith, Kevin McHale, Amber Riley, and Chris Colfer for the first time," Michele said.

The 'Batman vs. Superman' Movie Has an Official Title and Logo
May 21, 2014 @ 3:12 pm PST    Man of Steel     Andy Neuenschwander    
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." Like it or not, it's official: This is the new title for the upcoming Batman/Superman movie. The news was announced today via the release of the first official poster for the film, which features the new logo and title together. The logo confirms that the movie will use a thicker Batman logo, approximating the design in Frank Miller's "The Dark Knight Returns," in which Batman and Superman go head-to-head.

Overkill? Will Smith Under Investigation from Child Protective Services Over Daughter Willow
May 21, 2014 @ 9:22 am PST    After Earth     Andy Neuenschwander    
Here's a tip: Don't let your 13-year-old daughter pose in bed with a shirtless 20-year-old. Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, have learned that lesson, as the celebrity couple are reportedly being investigated by Child Protective Services. The case, according to insiders, was opened shortly after the Smiths' daughter, Willow, posted a photo to Instagram of her posing in bed with a shirtless Moises Arias, a family friend.

'True Detective' Season Two Might Star Jessica Chastain
May 20, 2014 @ 10:22 pm PST    True Detective     Andy Neuenschwander    
Here's a #TrueDetectiveSeason2 that might actually come true. Jessica Chastain has reportedly been offered the lead role in "True Detective" season two, according to Nerdist. The report is unconfirmed, and as of yet Chastain's reps haven't responded for comment. If true, this would confirm rumors that series creator Nic Pizzolatto has been considering a female-driven cast in the show's second season.

Is This Really the Dumb-Sounding Plot of the 'Jurassic World' Movie?
May 20, 2014 @ 3:53 pm PST    Jurassic Park     Andy Neuenschwander    
"Jurassic World" is either going to be the best movie ever, or the dumbest. If JoBlo is to be trusted (and when it comes to leaked plot details, it usually is), we know a few small details about the upcoming "Jurassic Park" reboot, "Jurassic World." And they're...different. Here's how the article describes one of the new dino creatures: "They splice together a T-Rex, raptor, snake, and cuttlefish to create a monstrous new dino that, of course, gets loose and terrorizes the park.