TV and Movie News (page 765)
Posted: July 22, 2013 @ 1:09 pm PST Topic: The Wolverine, X-Men, R.I.P.D., Pacific Rim, Grown Ups 2, The To Do List, Blue Jasmine, The Conjuring, Despicable Me 2, X-Men Origins: Wolverine By: EG
It hasn't been a good summer for big-budget action movies, and "The Wolverine," this week's only new high-priced thrill ride, hopes to break the trend of expensive box-office failures. It will benefit from a lack of fresh competition, but it could encounter challenges from some of last week's left-over successes.
It hasn't been a good summer for big-budget action movies, and "The Wolverine," this week's only new high-priced thrill ride, hopes to break the trend of expensive box-office failures. It will benefit from a lack of fresh competition, but it could encounter challenges from some of last week's left-over successes.
Posted: July 22, 2013 @ 11:27 am PST Topic: Law & Order, Get Shorty, Miami Vice, New Girl, Luck By: EG
Actor Dennis Farina, 69, has died. Farina was best known as Detective Joe Fontana on TV's "Law & Order."
Actor Dennis Farina, 69, has died. Farina was best known as Detective Joe Fontana on TV's "Law & Order."
Posted: July 22, 2013 @ 11:26 am PST Topic: R.I.P.D., Turbo, The Change-Up, Safe House, The Croods, Green Lantern, RED 2, The Conjuring, Despicable Me 2, Grown Ups 2, Weeds By: EG
Ryan Reynolds and Mary-Louise Parker have the unenviable distinction of being, between them, in all three of the new releases that under performed at the box office last weekend. Reynolds' bad luck is especially keen, since he had a lead role in the week's biggest bomb.
Ryan Reynolds and Mary-Louise Parker have the unenviable distinction of being, between them, in all three of the new releases that under performed at the box office last weekend. Reynolds' bad luck is especially keen, since he had a lead role in the week's biggest bomb.
Posted: July 21, 2013 @ 6:22 pm PST Topic: Glee By: EG
The first episode of Glee's season 5 has been pushed back to allow producers time to cope with the sudden death of star Cory Monteith. It's not clear yet how the show will deal with the loss of Monteith's character.
The first episode of Glee's season 5 has been pushed back to allow producers time to cope with the sudden death of star Cory Monteith. It's not clear yet how the show will deal with the loss of Monteith's character.
Posted: July 21, 2013 @ 4:52 pm PST Topic: Man of Steel, The Avengers, The Walking Dead, Captain America, Thor, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Escape Plan, The X-Files , Pacific Rim, R.I.P.D., RED 2 By: EG
Comic fans turned out this week to get a glimpse of what lies ahead for their favorite comic-book franchises. Marvel and DC Comics were happy to oblige, letting drop some secrets about Batman, Superman and the Avengers.
Comic fans turned out this week to get a glimpse of what lies ahead for their favorite comic-book franchises. Marvel and DC Comics were happy to oblige, letting drop some secrets about Batman, Superman and the Avengers.
Posted: July 21, 2013 @ 2:18 pm PST Topic: The Conjuring, Despicable Me 2, Turbo, R.I.P.D., RED 2, Grown Ups 2, Pacific Rim, The Purge By: EG
The weekend of July 19-21 was not so much different from most other weekends this summer. The new big-budget releases were major disappointments, and a dark-horse film won the week at the box office.
The weekend of July 19-21 was not so much different from most other weekends this summer. The new big-budget releases were major disappointments, and a dark-horse film won the week at the box office.
Posted: July 18, 2013 @ 2:10 pm PST Topic: Arrested Development, American Horror Story, Hemlock Grove, Behind the Candelabra, 30 Rock, The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Downton Abbey, Homeland , House of Cards (2013) By: EG
In an acknowledgment of the changing definition of television programming, the Emmy Awards handed out nominations this week to programming from non-traditional sources. Already enamored of cable TV programming, the Emmys this year opened their arms to several series produced exclusively for the internet.
In an acknowledgment of the changing definition of television programming, the Emmy Awards handed out nominations this week to programming from non-traditional sources. Already enamored of cable TV programming, the Emmys this year opened their arms to several series produced exclusively for the internet.
Posted: July 18, 2013 @ 11:08 am PST Topic: Sharknado, Sharktopus, Defiance, Pacific Rim By: EG
Trying to capitalize on the social-media frenzy surrounding the movie, Syfy is giving "Sharknado" another shot at achieving respectable ratings. Despite the buzz that accompanied last week's premiere showing of the movie, the ratings for "Sharknado" were no more than average.
Trying to capitalize on the social-media frenzy surrounding the movie, Syfy is giving "Sharknado" another shot at achieving respectable ratings. Despite the buzz that accompanied last week's premiere showing of the movie, the ratings for "Sharknado" were no more than average.
Posted: July 17, 2013 @ 4:51 pm PST Topic: Iron Man 3, The Avengers, 21 Jump Street, Magic Mike, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, X-Men, Ted, The Fast and the Furious 6, Django Unchained, The Great Gatsby, Grown Ups 2, Jack Reacher, Flight, Taken 2 By: Zack Wells
Forbes has released their annual list of highest-paid actors in Hollywood, and to no one's great surprise, Robert Downey Jr. has topped the list. See who else has made the list.
Forbes has released their annual list of highest-paid actors in Hollywood, and to no one's great surprise, Robert Downey Jr. has topped the list. See who else has made the list.
Posted: July 15, 2013 @ 8:36 am PST Topic: The Newsroom, The West Wing, Sports Night, True Blood By: EG
Aaron Sorkin's political-journalism drama,"The Newsroom," had its second-season debut on HBO last night, and reaction was mixed.
Aaron Sorkin's political-journalism drama,"The Newsroom," had its second-season debut on HBO last night, and reaction was mixed.
