TV and Movie News (page 967)

Feel-Good Video of the Day: U.S. Marines Lip Sync 'Call Me Maybe'
July 20, 2012 @ 2:23 pm PST    Late Night with Jimmy Fallon     Andy Neuenschwander    
You might be finding yourself in need of a pick-me-up today, so here you go: a video of U.S. Marines dancing and lip syncing to Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe."

'American Idol' Considers Casting More Ex Contestants
July 20, 2012 @ 11:57 am PST    American Idol     Sean Comer    
With both its budget and advertising revenue declining, "American Idol" producers are rumored to be looking backward, in order to take strides forward. Producers have considered contacting former contestants such as Carrie Underwood and Taylor Hicks to fill the two vacant judges' seats left by Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez.

David Letterman: Fracking Is Ruining America
July 20, 2012 @ 11:21 am PST    Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Battlestar Galactica, Battlestar Galactica Classic     Sean Comer    
When David Letterman goes off on a rant, he goes off on a rant. And he often does so with a CBS camera fully trained on him. Wednesday night, he wanted to talk a moment about fracking. Deep, dirty fracking. He wanted to talk all about how fracking is ruining America at its core.

Gunman Kills 12, Injures 50 During 'The Dark Knight Rises' Premiere
July 20, 2012 @ 11:08 am PST    The Dark Knight Rises     Sean Comer    
Aurora, Colo. have a suspect in custody following a massacre during a midnight "The Dark Knight Rises" premiere. James Holmes burst into a theater wearing riot gear, killing 12 people and injuring another 50.

Mark Burnett Weighs In On 'The Voice' Emmy Noms, 'American Idol' Snubs
July 20, 2012 @ 10:58 am PST    The Emmy Awards, American Idol, The Voice     Sean Comer    
Thursday's primetime Emmy nominations may have marked a sea change. "The Voice" took home multiple nominations, whereas "American Idol" has received none. Among those seeing writing on the wall? "The Voice" producer Mark Burnett.

Nickelodeon, Comedy Central And MTV To Return To DirecTV Lineup
July 20, 2012 @ 10:56 am PST    Jersey Shore, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, South Park , Sunday Best, Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta     Sean Comer    
Viacom overplayed its hand, DirecTV didn't budge, and the holdout is over. The mass media conglomerate and satellite cable provider announced Friday that viewers may once more have their MTV...and Nickelodeon...and Comedy Central.

Wesley Snipes: Talent Agency Is The Pimp, Client Is The Ho
July 20, 2012 @ 10:55 am PST    Celebrity Apprentice, New Jack City, Major League, White Men Can't Jump, Blade: Trinity     Sean Comer    
Many jokes have been through the years about the wisdom (er, lack thereof) in taking hypothetical financial advice from Willie Nelson. After hearing his remarks in a 2008 deposition from a civil case with talent agency UTA, the punchline should be amended to include "Besides, Wesley Snipes is WAY smarter."

John McCain to Cameo on 'Parks and Recreation'
July 20, 2012 @ 12:18 am PST    Parks & Recreation     Andy Neuenschwander    
With one of the "Parks and Recreation" characters going to Washington, D.C., which politicians can we expect to cameo on the show? John McCain, for one! Get the details here.

Watch Mr. Wizard Be a Total Jerk to Children
July 19, 2012 @ 11:59 pm PST    Bill Nye the Science Guy, Beakman's World, MythBusters     Andy Neuenschwander    
"Bill Nye the Science Guy" was always pretty nice to the kids who wrote in with questions, which is more than you can say for Mr. Wizard, apparently. Check out this viral video that shows the science show host being a jerk to kids.

'Dexter' Season 7 Adds 'Heroes' Actor in New Role
July 19, 2012 @ 11:32 pm PST    Dexter, Heroes , Chuck     Andy Neuenschwander    
Yet another new character can be added to "Dexter" season seven, as casting reveals that a "Heroes" alum has joined the show.