TV and Movie News (page 760)

Batfleck, Ultron, Bryan Cranston and Vin Diesel: Superhero Casting News
September 03, 2013 @ 3:21 pm PST    The Avengers, Man of Steel, Breaking Bad, Atonement, The Lovely Bones     EG    
With so many big superhero movies on the horizon, there are a lot of roles to fill. The new Batman has hogged all the headlines, but several prominent roles in potential blockbusters have either been filled recently or are on the verge.

New 'Vampire Diaries' Season 5 Promo Hints at Surprises
September 03, 2013 @ 11:22 am PST    The Vampire Diaries     EG    
Season 4 of the "The Vampire Diaries" ended with some events that promised to cause turmoil in Mystic Falls at the beginning of season 5. A new promo clip released last week makes it clear that the turmoil might be even more explosive than we imagined.

'50 Shades of Grey' Actors Announced
September 02, 2013 @ 5:22 pm PST    Sons of Anarchy, Ben & Kate, The Social Network, 21 Jump Street, The Avengers, True Blood, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, The Lone Ranger     EG    
The millions of fans of the erotic novel "50 Shades of Grey" have been holding their collective breath as the producers of the film adaptation of the book searched for actors to play the story's two lead roles. The official casting choices were finally announced on Monday.

Harry Connick Jr. to Join 'American Idol'
September 02, 2013 @ 5:21 pm PST    American Idol     EG    
Just when it looked as if no one wanted to be the third judge on "American Idol" next season, Harry Connick Jr. has stepped up to take the job. After a long list of candidates chose not to sign on to the show, Connick is set to become the final judge on the panel.

New Movie Releases Aug. 30: There's Only One Direction to Go This Weekend
August 29, 2013 @ 11:31 pm PST    One Direction: This Is Us, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, Getaway, The Fast and the Furious, Closed Circuit, The Grandmaster     EG    
If you're not a pre-teen fan of the boy group One Direction, you might be a bit disappointed with your movie-going options this weekend. The group's concert-and-behind-the-scenes film, "One Direction: This is Us," is one of only two new movies in wide release over the holiday weekend.

Anarchy Analyzed: 'Sons of Anarchy' Gets a Post-Show Discussion Program
August 28, 2013 @ 4:33 pm PST    Sons of Anarchy, Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead , Chelsea Lately     EG    
After the season-six premiere episode and the series-ending season finale, fans of "Sons of Anarchy" will no doubt have a lot to talk about. FX will provide a forum for discussion with "Anarchy Afterword," a post-show discussion program that will stream from the network's website.

'Big Bang Theory' Season 7: The Sheldon-Penny-Leonard Triangle
August 28, 2013 @ 4:32 pm PST    The Big Bang Theory     EG    
While Leonard is afloat in the North Sea, Penny and Sheldon share more than they should. That revelation comes from CBS, which released details this week about the season-seven debut of "The Big Bang Theory."

'Walking Dead' Season 4: Teases and Trailers, But Few Answers
August 27, 2013 @ 1:15 pm PST    The Walking Dead     EG    
Considering how prevalent a topic of conversation the upcoming season of "The Walking Dead" is, fans are getting few clues about the direction the series will take in season 4. A new trailer, a teaser clip and a slew of interviews are doing more to fuel speculation than they are to answer questions.

Weekend Box Office Aug. 23-25: 'Mortal Instruments' and 'You're Next' Fail to Find Audiences
August 26, 2013 @ 8:59 am PST    The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, You're Next, The World's End, The Butler, Twilight, Blue Jasmine, We're the Millers, The Purge     EG    
Movie audiences this week were given the choice between a new teen-oriented fantasy romance, a violent horror film, and an irreverent sci-fi comedy. They chose to go see "The Butler" instead.

New Movie Releases Aug. 21-23: 'The Mortal Instruments' is First, 'You're Next' is Next, Followed by 'The World's End'
August 22, 2013 @ 2:38 am PST    The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, The Butler, Twilight, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, The Lord of the Rings, You're Next, The Purge, Baghead, The Strangers, The World's End, Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz     EG    
The three new movies in wide release this week include a teen-focused fantasy saga, an irreverent sci-fi comedy and a violent indie horror movie. The question of the week will be whether any of the newcomers can outpace "The Butler" to win the box-office race.