TV and Movie News (page 741)

'Family Guy' Brings Brian Back from the Dead, Because Of Course They Did
December 15, 2013 @ 7:42 pm PST    Family Guy     Andy Neuenschwander    
"Family Guy" fans got a Christmas miracle today, welcoming a familiar face back into the show. A couple of weeks ago, the show killed off Brian Griffin in a car accident, and it was clear from the way it was presented that it would be a permanent move. Immediately fans reacted, some even to the point of outrage over one of their favorite animated characters being killed off, because that's a valuable use of time and effort.

'Once Upon a Time' Season 3, Episode 11: 'Going Home' Recap
December 15, 2013 @ 6:07 pm PST    Once Upon a Time     Shannon Keirnan    
In the winter finale, Storybrooke races to get Henry back into his body to defeat Pan; Gold and Regina can break the curse, but there is a serious price to pay for all involved.

Saturday TV: 'Wonderful Life' Out, 'Sound of Music' In
December 13, 2013 @ 12:48 pm PST    The Sound of Music Live!, Wonderful Life, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Frosty Returns     EG    
The critical response to NBC's "The Sound of Music Live" was not positive, but more than 18 million people tuned in to the musical when it aired on Thursday. That's a big enough number to encourage the network to postpone a holiday classic in order to squeeze in another airing of "Sound of Music" before Christmas.

Golden Globe Nominations: Yes to '12 Years a Slave,' No to 'The Butler'
December 12, 2013 @ 9:54 am PST    12 Years a Slave, American Hustle, Gravity, Captain Phillips, Philomena, Rush, Inside Llewyn Davis, The Wolf of Wall Street, Dallas Buyers Club, All Is Lost, Prisoners, Blue Jasmine, The Butler     EG    
The Golden Globe Awards unveiled their nominations this week, and as always the ranks of nominees were filled with A-list stars. There was a big name or two missing from the list, however, and some observers were surprised that the traditionally celeb-friendly Golden Globes missed the chance to nominate the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Harrison Ford.

'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Returns, Continues to Skid
December 12, 2013 @ 8:04 am PST    Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Avengers, Thor: The Dark World     EG    
Despite having the best debut of any new series this season and being tied to the biggest movie franchises going these days, ABC's "Marvel's Agents of SHIELD" is struggling in the ratings. After a week off, the series returned this week with optimism that things were about to turn around. But they didn't.

New Movies Dec. 13-15: Smaug Takes on Katniss
December 12, 2013 @ 7:29 am PST    The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Frozen, Out of the Furnace, A Madea Christmas     EG    
Last week, the box office race was all about snowmen and Katniss Everdeen's lingering appeal. This week, there's some new blood in theaters, sort of. The two new wide releases this week are both sequels, but at least one of them has the potential to do big business.

'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay' Adds New Character Not From the Book
December 11, 2013 @ 9:27 pm PST    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, The Hunger Games     Andy Neuenschwander    
If you've been wondering how Lionsgate is going to split Mockingjay, the third book in the Hunger Games trilogy, into two movies, this might be your answer. Today on the official Hunger Games Facebook page, the production announced the casting of Robert Knepper as "Antonius." That led to much confusion among fans, as many of them could not remember a character named Antonius in the books.

Kate Winslet Gives Birth to Baby Boy...But Will His Last Name Be Rocknroll?
December 10, 2013 @ 9:58 pm PST    Divergent     Andy Neuenschwander    
Some Titanic-sized congratulations are in order! Kate Winslet has given birth to a baby boy, as confirmed by E! Online. The new addition to the family is Winslet's first child with husband Ned Rocknroll, and Winslet's third child overall. There are only few details about the baby as of yet: The boy was born today weighing in at 9 lbs, and is perfectly healthy. Interestingly, while the baby's first name hasn't been revealed yet, it is rumored that the baby's last name is Winslet, not Rocknroll.

Amy Adams Reveals Nude Scene Worries, Kissing Jennifer Lawrence in 'American Hustle'
December 10, 2013 @ 5:00 pm PST    American Hustle, The Hunger Games     Andy Neuenschwander    
Maybe you were on the fence about going to see "American Hustle" in theaters this holiday season. Maybe you were sitting there thinking, "Eh, maybe I'll wait until it's out on DVD." Well, we have a little something that might change your mind. In an interview with E! News, Amy Adams opened up about the challenges and joys of starring in David O'Russell's latest movie.

'Mike & Molly' Recap, Season 4, Episode 6: 'Shoeless Molly Flynn'
December 09, 2013 @ 6:35 pm PST    Mike & Molly     Shannon Keirnan    
When Mike yells at Molly for spending "his" money, Molly takes a job as a driver's ed teacher.