TV and Movie News (page 725)

'Fantastic Four' Cast Announced to Mixed Reactions
February 21, 2014 @ 11:22 am PST    Fantastic Four, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, The Wire, House of Cards, Divergent     EG    
Next year's reboot of the disappointing 2005 version of "The Fantastic Four" is maybe not the most highly anticipated superhero movie in the works right now, but news this week of the new movie's cast generated some discussion. The cast will feature a couple of hot new names, but like all superhero casting decisions, these are sparking controversy.

'Doctor Who''s Karen Gillan Gets Lead in New Pilot
February 21, 2014 @ 10:47 am PST    Doctor Who (2005), Suburgatory, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Middle, Parks & Recreation, My Fair Lady, NTSF:SD:SUV     EG    
Fans of "Doctor Who"'s Amy Pond have been missing Karen Gillan since she left the show, but they might have a chance to see much more of her if ABC picks up the new sitcom pilot that she's starring in. Gillan will play the lead in "Selfie," a new comedy from "Suburgatory" creator Emily Kapnek.

New Version of 'Anchorman 2' to Hit Theaters
February 21, 2014 @ 9:19 am PST    Anchorman 2     EG    
If you loved "Anchorman 2" but thought it would be even better if it was much longer and cruder, you're going to get exactly what you want next week. A new cut of the movie boasting a significantly longer run time and a new rating begins a limited run in theaters next week.

New Movies Feb. 21-23: 'Pompeii,' '3 Days' and Other Potential Disasters
February 21, 2014 @ 8:47 am PST    Pompeii, 3 Days to Kill, The Lego Movie     EG    
"The LEGO Movie" has been the top movie at the box office over the past two weekends, and it seems poised to continue to hold the top spot for a third weekend this week. The only new competition-- a big-budget volcano movie and Kevin Costner as an assassin--don't look at all like they have what it takes to disassemble LEGO's success.

Check Out The First 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Trailer Here!
February 19, 2014 @ 5:19 pm PST    Guardians of the Galaxy, Parks and Recreation, Leslie Knope's All-American Collection     Shannon Keirnan    
Geeks and action lovers rejoice! The first full-length trailer for "Guardians of the Galaxy" is out, and it offers plenty of jokes and action for fans of the comics� and plenty for those who don't know who the heck these characters are.

Here's Kate Upton In a Bikini In Zero Gravity, Just Because (VIDEO)
February 18, 2014 @ 2:15 pm PST    Sports Illustrated     Andy Neuenschwander    
What's sexier than Kate Upton? How about Kate Upton...in spaaaaaaaace! Sports Illustrated, not content with just showing us boobs here on Earth, decided to put supermodel Kate Upton onto a zero-G shuttle and see what happens when bikini models are free of all that pesky gravity. This is part of what seems to be a new trend for Upton and SI, in which the magazine puts her in extreme conditions.

'How I Met Your Mother''s Alyson Hannigan Gets New Series
February 15, 2014 @ 8:05 am PST    How I Met Your Mother, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, American Pie     EG    
If you've been bracing yourself for a severe lack of Alyson Hannigan after the end of "How I Met Your Mother" this season, it might be time to relax. The actress has signed on to star in a new pilot being produced for CBS by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

'Ravenswood' Cancelled; Caleb Goes Back to 'Pretty Little Liars'?
February 15, 2014 @ 7:26 am PST    Ravenswood, Pretty Little Liars     EG    
"Ravenswood" only got 10 episodes to prove itself, but ABC Family thinks that was enough, and the network decided not to renew the spin-off of "Pretty Little Liars" for a second season. That leaves about half of "PLL"'s audience upset and the other half hoping that the cancellation means Caleb will come home to Hanna.

Ellen Page Comes Out as Gay
February 15, 2014 @ 7:07 am PST    Juno, Inception     EG    
The news of celebrities coming out of the closet is, fortunately, well on its way to not being news, but for now, the revelation that a popular actor is gay can still serve as an inspiration to those who are afraid to come out. That's what Ellen Page was hoping anyway, when she told a conference audience this week that's she's gay.

Which Romantic Movie Will Your Girl Like? Check Out Our 5 Personality- Based Suggestions!
February 14, 2014 @ 9:05 am PST    The Notebook, The Phantom of the Opera, Corpse Bride, Say Anything, Romeo Juliet     Shannon Keirnan    
Running low on time? Just check out the helpful relationship guide to see which flick you should be popping in for a romantic night with your special lady!