TV and Movie News (page 965)

MMA Champion Ronda Rousey Put Off By First Michael Phelps Meeting
July 23, 2012 @ 1:53 pm PST    The 2012 Summer Olympics     Sean Comer    
Sure, he won a boatload of gold medals. Still, Ronda Rousey finds swimming legend Michael Phelps to be quite the bastard. The 2008 Olympic bronze-medalist lady judoka and Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion isn't impressed by Phelps' athleticism, nor how he carried himself when last they met.

Penn State Removes Joe Paterno Statue
July 23, 2012 @ 1:04 pm PST    ESPN College Football - Game of the Week     Sean Comer    
In the end, there was no way it could stay. Penn State officials announced early this morning that the statue honoring disgraced late head football coach Joe Paterno will be removed immediately. The monument is a casualty of the scandal trailing revelations that University officials actively shielded former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky from allegations of and investigation into the sexual abuse of minors by the coach through University resources.

Jim Bellino: Wife Alexis May Not Continue With 'Real Housewives Of OC'
July 23, 2012 @ 12:50 pm PST    The Real Housewives of Orange County     Sean Comer    
Jim Bellino admits he doesn't "wear the pants" in his relationship. Apparently, he does have his legs at least far enough into them to bid Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Orange County" adieu. He also claims his wife, Alexis, isn't exactly far out of step, either.

Director Marc Webb May Not Join 'Amazing Spider-Man 2'
July 23, 2012 @ 12:10 pm PST    The Amazing Spider-Man, 500 Days of Summer     Sean Comer    
It's not a given yet, but it's very much possible that the Spider-Man franchise could soon be on its third director in five films. A Columbia Pictures executive recently revealed that director Marc Webb may not be able to make such an involved schedule for "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."

Fox Rolls Out 'The Mindy Project,' 'Ben & Kate' And Free 'New Girl' Episodes Online
July 23, 2012 @ 12:05 pm PST    The Mindy Project, Ben & Kate, New Girl     Sean Comer    
Hey, it worked wonder for "New Girl." Fox clearly noticed the way that previewing last year's freshman comedy sensation starring Zooey Deschanel built buzz. This season, "Ben & Kate" and "The Mindy Project" are getting similar advance previews via multiple online platforms.

'Gangster Squad' Trailer Pulled Immediately From 'The Dark Knight Rises'
July 23, 2012 @ 11:03 am PST    The Dark Knight Rises, The Gangster Squad     Sean Comer    
In the wake of this morning's tragic events at a midnight premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises," Warner Bros. has understandably pulled a trailer for the upcoming "Gangster Squad" that features gunmen riddling a movie screen with bullets. The clip remains available online.

Jessica Biel Out Of 'The Wolverine' Running
July 23, 2012 @ 10:37 am PST    X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Blade: Trinity     Sean Comer    
It was a wave-making story from San Diego Comic-Con that Jessica Biel was in talks to join the cast of 2013's "X-Men" spin-off sequel "The Wolverine." As it turns out, the waves never found the shore: Deadline reports today that talks to bring the "Total Recall" beauty onto the project have fallen through.

Coming Soon From Columbia Pictures: More 'MIB' And '21 Jump Street,' Plus 'Jumanji'
July 23, 2012 @ 10:34 am PST    Men in Black III, 21 Jump Street, Jumanji     Sean Comer    
Well, one never walks away from an ATM that's spitting out money. And apparently, 15 years on, "Men In Black" is still vomiting Benjamins. Therefore, there's predictably to be a fourth installment coming probably sooner rather than later. Also on the way from Columbia Pictures: a second "21 Jump Street" and a remake of Robin Williams' 1995 family fantasy-comedy "Jumanji."

In Light Of 'The Dark Knight Rises,' Warner Bros. Rethinks 'Gangster Squad'
July 23, 2012 @ 10:32 am PST    The Gangster Squad, The Dark Knight Rises, Total Recall     Sean Comer    
Warner Bros. has found itself having to consider changing gears on an upcoming release, in light of Aurora, Colo.'s "The Dark Knight Rises" massacre. Executives will meet Monday to possibly discuss whether to push back the release of Sept. 7's "Gangster Squad," return it to the cutting room or do both.

'Breaking Bad' Season 5, Episode 2 Recap - 'Madrigal' and Mike's Story
July 23, 2012 @ 10:05 am PST    Breaking Bad     Andy Neuenschwander    
The second episode of season five gives us a closer look at Mike, as the henchman considers a proposition from Walt and deals with inquiries from the DEA.