TV and Movie News (page 947)

Matthew Weiner, Christina Hendricks Dissect Controversial 'Mad Men' Episode 'The Other Woman'
August 07, 2012 @ 5:52 pm PST    Mad Men     Sean Comer    
It was an episode that was as beloved and acclaimed as it was controversial for "Mad Men": "The Other Woman." It made many so uncomfortable, that Jaguar representatives felt compelled to remind the public where the lines are drawn between fiction and reality. It was so acclaimed as to be directly responsible for at least five of the series' 2012 Emmy nominations. It was so layered and rich with understated commentary, that its creator and star's dissection of it with The Daily Beast spans two parts.

Disney/Marvel Locks In Joss Whedon For 'The Avengers' Sequel, TV Show
August 07, 2012 @ 4:31 pm PST    The Avengers, The Avengers     Sean Comer    
At this rate, Joss Whedon is kind of a big deal. The man best known for breathing life into "Buffy The Vampire Slayer," "Angel" and the brief-but-beloved "Firefly" has signed on for more than simply a sequel to "The Avengers." Disney and Marvel have also locked him in to helm ABC's live-action Marvel TV series.

'50 Shades of Grey' Movie Now Hiring Writers, Including the Guy Who Wrote 'Cars'
August 07, 2012 @ 3:27 pm PST    The Killing, Cars, Cars 2, Bolt, Tangled, Terra Nova, One True Thing     Andy Neuenschwander    
Would you want the writer of "Cars 2" to adapt the movie version of "50 Shades of Grey?" Well, that might happen, as the studio is now in the process of finding a writer... which includes the writer of "Cars 2."

Target Selling $1,000 'Hunger Games' Mockingjay Pin
August 07, 2012 @ 2:46 pm PST    The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire     Andy Neuenschwander    
The normally bargain-friendly Target is planning to sell a replica Mockingjay pin, based on the one Katniss wears in "The Hunger Games," for $999. Are they crazy?

'Secret Circle' Actress Joins 'Vampire Diaries' Season 4
August 07, 2012 @ 2:22 pm PST    The Vampire Diaries, The Secret Circle     Andy Neuenschwander    
A new actress has joined "The Vampire Diaries" season four as a potential love interest for Tyler... and if you've seen "The Secret Circle," you might recognize her. Get the details here.

'Dark Knight Rises' Copycat Shooter Arrested in Ohio
August 07, 2012 @ 1:38 pm PST    The Dark Knight Rises     Andy Neuenschwander    
Police arrested a potential copycat killer of the "Dark Knight Rises" shooting in Aurora, apprehending an armed man in a movie theater in Ohio.

'Arrested Development': Entire Cast Returns for New Netflix Episodes
August 07, 2012 @ 12:49 am PST    Arrested Development     Andy Neuenschwander    
There's money in the banana stand, and in the pockets of the cast of "Arrested Development," as all cast members are returning to shoot new episodes for Netflix.

'Sons of Anarchy' Fans Get a Challenge from Kurt Sutter, with a Big Prize
August 07, 2012 @ 12:16 am PST    Sons of Anarchy, Glee     Andy Neuenschwander    
Twitter has been providing all kinds of goodies from TV's star showrunners lately, but this might be the first unofficial contest: Kurt Sutter, creator of "Sons of Anarchy," has issued a challenge to fans, with the prize being the opportunity to come out to California and watch some episodes with him.

Watch Two New 'Glee' Deleted Scenes, Including Santana Coming Out
August 06, 2012 @ 8:57 pm PST    Glee     Andy Neuenschwander    
Witness Santana's coming out and a tender moment between Rachel and Kurt in these two deleted "Glee" scenes that Ryan Murphy posted on Twitter. Plus: one of the better Sue lines of the season.

'True Blood' Spoilers: Descriptions of Last 2 Episodes Released
August 06, 2012 @ 8:22 pm PST    True Blood     Andy Neuenschwander    
With the fifth season of "True Blood" winding down, HBO has released descriptions of the final two episodes of the season. If you're not afraid of spoilers, click through to get some hints of the events in the last two episodes.