TV and Movie News (page 917)

Joss Whedon Had His Problems With 'The Avengers'
August 31, 2012 @ 12:14 pm PST    The Avengers     Sean Comer    
Joss Whedon believes it's apparent by now that "The Avengers" brought a lost kind of fun back to summer movies. With $1.5 billion grossed worldwide, it's very hard to argue that point. But here's a surprise: he feels it could have been better.....and, maybe, shorter.

Writers Discuss Game-To-Screen 'God Of War' Adaptation
August 31, 2012 @ 11:07 am PST    300, Clash of the Titans, Immortals     Sean Comer    
We've entered another era in video games coming to movie screens. Yesterday, it was announced that "Metal Gear Solid," after years of development, is an official "go" to be made into movies. At the same time, IGN published an intriguing interview with the two former "Saw" writers polishing a 'God of War' script.

Ashley Greene May Replace Kristen Stewart On 'Breaking Dawn Part 2' Press Tour
August 31, 2012 @ 10:39 am PST    The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2, Cosmopolis, Snow White and the Huntsman, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse     Sean Comer    
When it rains, it pours. Kristen Stewart has been told she's unwelcome many a place since she confirmed cheating on boyfriend Robert Pattinson, but it now appears Summit Entertainment may not want her near Pattinson while he promotes the pair's "Breaking Dawn Part 2" this November.

Watch Mitt Romney's Acceptance Speech at the Republican National Convention (Video)
August 31, 2012 @ 10:27 am PST    CNN Live     Adam Eatros    
Watch Mitt Romney accept the nomination from the Chairman and delegates of the Republican party to be the next President of the United States.

Simon Cowell Saves Nine From Disaster At Sea
August 31, 2012 @ 10:05 am PST    The X Factor, American Idol     Sean Comer    
OK, Simon Cowell can now be cut a little slack. Sure, he's not exactly beloved for showering bad singers with niceties, but he's also quite the live-saver.....no, really. The "X Factor" judge and executive producer just saved nine people and prevented their ship from sinking.

Randy Jackson No Longer An 'American Idol' Judge
August 31, 2012 @ 9:58 am PST    American Idol     Sean Comer    
The "dawg" days have ended, folks. It's seemingly official that Randy Jackson has made the eleventh season his last as a judge, after being with the series on-camera since the show's inception. He'll remain with the prime-time FOX hit, but only in a "mentor" role.

Celebrities React to Clint Eastwood's Chair Scolding
August 31, 2012 @ 9:53 am PST    Trouble with the Curve     Shannon Keirnan    
Celebrities are using their Twitter accounts to sound off on Eastwood's strange, but show-stealing, speech, in which he addresses a foul-mouthed invisible President.

Clint Eastwood Steals Show at Republican Convention, and Not in a Good Way
August 31, 2012 @ 2:53 am PST    Trouble with the Curve     Andy Neuenschwander    
Either Clint Eastwood is secretly a liberal out to sabotage the Republicans, or he just flubbed his big speech at the Republican National Convention pretty badly. And he started a meme!

Fall 2012 TV Preview: FOX Premiere Schedule and Trailers
August 31, 2012 @ 1:52 am PST    The X Factor, Glee , Bones, The Mob Doctor, New Girl, Ben & Kate, The Mindy Project, Fringe, Bob's Burgers, American Dad, Family Guy, The Simpsons, Raising Hope, The Cleveland Show, Touch , Terra Nova     Andy Neuenschwander    
Most of Fox's batch of new shows for Fall 2012 are half-hour sitcoms, as the network loads up its Tuesday night with female-centric comedy. Meanwhile, "Glee" shifts to a new night and "Fringe" and "Bones" close out their runs.

'Breaking Bad' as a Love Letter to Movies
August 30, 2012 @ 7:39 pm PST    Breaking Bad, Heat, Scarface, The Shining, The Big Heat     Andy Neuenschwander    
"Breaking Bad" is turning into a bit of a love letter to cinema, as the references to classic movies are starting to add up. What does it all mean?