TV and Movie News (page 969)

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.

'True Blood' Season 5, Episode 7 Preview Clips: Russell's Chaos, Sam's Nose
July 19, 2012 @ 8:02 pm PST    True Blood     Andy Neuenschwander    
Get a preview of Sunday's episode of "True Blood," titled "In the Beginning," with these three preview clips that highlight Russell's breakout and Sam's impressive nose.

'Anchorman' Star Fred Willard Arrested for Lewd Conduct at Adult Movie Theater
July 19, 2012 @ 6:23 pm PST    Anchorman 2, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, Waiting for Guffman     Andy Neuenschwander    
TMZ reports that Fred Willard, comedian and star of films such as "A Mighty Wind" and "Anchorman," was arrested today on charges of lewd conduct at an adult movie theater.

'Hot In Cleveland' Syndication Deal Spans 65% Of U.S.
July 19, 2012 @ 5:04 pm PST    Hot In Cleveland     Sean Comer    
"Hot In Cleveland" has been quite the first try at scripted television for TV Land. Set to begin production on its fourth season, CBS Television Distribution has already sold syndicated episodes to markets spanning more than half the U.S. The hit comedy is set to begin its syndicated run starting in 2014.