TV and Movie News (page 740)

Paul Rudd Cast as Ant-Man, Fans Approve
December 19, 2013 @ 2:02 pm PST    Anchorman 2     EG    
When plans for an "Ant-Man" movie were announced, not many people even knew who the superhero was, and that fact probably goes a long way toward explaining why there's little negative fan outcry over the casting of a comedic actor in the role.

Here's Why Miley Cyrus Sticks Her Tongue Out So Much
December 18, 2013 @ 4:13 pm PST    Hannah Montana     Andy Neuenschwander    
Some of life's great mysteries may forever go unsolved. But at least, before the end of 2013, we have the answer to one. Why does Miley Cyrus stick her tongue out so much? Ever since Miley reemerged, like a majestic phoenix on a bit too much MDMA, into the public consciousness with her strange music video for "We Can't Stop," the former "Hannah Montana" star has been showing off a lot of skin.

'Purge' Sequel to Invade Theaters in June 2014
December 18, 2013 @ 10:18 am PST    The Purge, Zero Dark Thirty, Boardwalk Empire, Sparkle, Friday Night Lights, A Perfect Getaway, Shake It Up, Under the Dome, The Walking Dead, You're Next     EG    
The summer of the horror movie kicked off in June of 2013 when "The Purge," a thriller made with a tiny budget, turned into a surprise box-office smash. Success like that can't be ignored, and a sequel to "The Purge" is one of at least two violent home-invasion movies due to debut next summer.

New Movies Dec. 18-22: 'Anchorman,' Tom Hanks, Jennifer Lawrence and More
December 18, 2013 @ 9:47 am PST    Anchorman 2, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Saving Mr. Banks, Captain Phillips, American Hustle     EG    
It's Christmas time at the box office, and things are getting busy. This weekend, Bilbo Baggins is joined by Ron Burgundy, Walt Disney, Jennifer Lawrence and talking dinosaurs, and the pre-Christmas battle for ticket sales will begin in earnest.

'Sound of Music' Encore Ratings See Giant Drop
December 18, 2013 @ 9:16 am PST    The Sound of Music Live!, The Great Christmas Light Fight, CMA Country Christmas, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman     EG    
NBC knew that a rerun of its "The Sound of Music Live!" wouldn't draw as many viewers as the first airing of the production did, but the network was probably hoping for something better than a ratings drop of more than 80%.

'Mom' Season 1, Episode 12: 'Corned Beef and Handcuffs' Recap
December 17, 2013 @ 6:33 pm PST    Mom     Shannon Keirnan    
Though Christy warns her against it, Bonnie goes out with Chef Rudy. While Bonnie, however, thinks there may be a relationship coming out of their night together, Rudy doesn't share the same idea, and leaves Christy to pick up the pieces.

'Mike & Molly' Recap, Season 4, Episode 7: 'They Shoot Asses, Don't They?'
December 17, 2013 @ 5:46 pm PST    Mike & Molly     Shannon Keirnan    
Those around Mike also have to deal with the emotional impact as Mike takes a bullet in the butt during a robbery.

'2 Broke Girls' Season 3, Episode 12: 'And the French Kiss' Recap
December 17, 2013 @ 3:47 pm PST    2 Broke Girls     Shannon Keirnan    
Caroline is thrilled to finally get her chance at Chef Nicolas, but asks Max and Deke to keep them company so she doesn't go home with him as a booty call.

'How I Met Your Mother' Season 9, Episode 13: 'Bass Player Wanted' Recap
December 17, 2013 @ 10:48 am PST    How I Met Your Mother     EG    
"How I Met Your Mother" cruised into its mid-season break this week with an episode that dispensed with the slow pace that has characterized much of the season so far. This week, a few things actually happened--in the present, not in flashback--and Ted's future wife was on hand, too.

'Smaug' Wins the Weekend, Falls Short of First 'Hobbit'
December 17, 2013 @ 10:17 am PST    The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Frozen, A Madea Christmas     EG    
Plenty of movie-goers dashed through the snow this weekend to see "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug," but not as many as bought tickets for the first "Hobbit" film last year. Yet it's impossible to call a movie that grosses over $70 million on its opening weekend a failure.