TV and Movie News (page 757)

Weekend Box Office Sept. 27-29: 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2' Performs as Forecast
September 30, 2013 @ 9:51 am PST    Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, Rush, Prisoners, Baggage Claim, Don Jon, Gravity     EG    
After several weekends of having to stay at home, kids finally got something new to see at the movie theater this weekend. The pent-up demand for a new family film propelled "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" to winning performance at the box office.

Fall TV: What We're Not Watching
September 30, 2013 @ 8:39 am PST    Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Goldbergs, Trophy Wife, Lucky 7, Dads, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Mom, Hostages, The Mindy Project, Revolution, Two and a Half Men, Parenthood, The Crazy Ones, The Avengers     EG    
Now that "Breaking Bad" is finally over, viewers may be able to concentrate on TV that potentially has a future. That would be good news for a few new series that have, so far, not drawn many viewers and are in danger of cancellation.

'Once Upon a Time' Season 3, Episode 1: 'The Heart of the Truest Believer' Recap
September 29, 2013 @ 6:24 pm PST    Once Upon a Time     Shannon Keirnan    
Emma and her motley crew sail to Neverland to bring back Henry before Peter Pan can capture him.

Natalie Martinez: From 'Under the Dome' to 'Home Invasion'
September 26, 2013 @ 8:22 pm PST    Under the Dome, The Purge, The Conjuring, You're Next, Insidious: Chapter 2, Wizards of Waverly Place     EG    
Joel Silver's attempt to replicate the low-budget hit "The Purge" gets a boost from a hot new star fresh from her break-out season on the hit CBS series "Under the Dome." Natalie Martinez will play a resourceful stepmom in next year's "Home Invasion."

New Movie Releases Sept. 27-28: 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2' Meets 'Rush'
September 26, 2013 @ 1:50 pm PST    Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, Rush, Don Jon, Baggage Claim, Prisoners, Insidious: Chapter 2, The Smurfs 2     EG    
While movie audiences this summer didn't seem to care much for expensive action films, they loved animated movies with the number "2" in their titles. Sony Pictures hopes that the trend holds up as it introduces "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2."

Fall TV Ratings: 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Bests Its Opponents
September 25, 2013 @ 3:57 pm PST    Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., NCIS, The Voice, V, Trophy Wife, The Goldbergs, Lucky 7, Dads, The Mindy Project, New Girl, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Avengers, Dollhouse     EG    
So far, so good for "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," the small-screen tie-in with the blockbuster film "The Avengers." The series' debut episode outperformed its competition on Tuesday night, living up to the hype that had preceded its premiere.

'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Season 1, Episode 1: Pilot Recap
September 25, 2013 @ 11:39 am PST    Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Avengers, Iron Man 3     EG    
We knew we couldn't count on Iron Man to show up, but it sure was good to see Agent Coulson's smiling face in the first episode of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." In the series premiere, Coulson assembled his team of agents and set them on a quest to uncover a sinister new threat.

'Trophy Wife' Pilot Recap
September 24, 2013 @ 8:11 pm PST    Trophy Wife     Shannon Keirnan    
A year ago, Kate was single. Now, she has three stepchildren, and has to deal with her husband's two ex-wives. In an effort to connect with her stepdaughter, Kate ends up drunk.

'The Mindy Project' Season 2, Episode 2: 'The Other Dr. L' Recap
September 24, 2013 @ 7:35 pm PST    The Mindy Project     Shannon Keirnan    
In an effort to be rid of Dr. Paul Leotard, Mindy gets him drunk. Danny joins a basketball group for sad single men.

'New Girl' Season 3, Episode 2: 'Jacooz.' Recap
September 24, 2013 @ 6:52 pm PST    New Girl     Shannon Keirnan    
Winston agrees to watch Daisy's cat for her; Schmidt juggles both of his women at an office party; Nick gives Jess bad advice about fitting in at her new school.