TV and Movie News (page 972)

'Falling Skies' Season 2, Episode 6 Recap - 'Homecoming'
July 15, 2012 @ 11:51 pm PST    Falling Skies     Andy Neuenschwander    
More problems for the 2nd Mass as Hal and Maggie find a de-harnessed Karen in the woods, and Weaver falls seriously ill. And, of course, everything else goes wrong.

'True Blood' Season 5, Episode 6 Recap - 'Hopeless'
July 15, 2012 @ 11:15 pm PST    True Blood     Andy Neuenschwander    
Jason and Sookie seek answers about their parents; Sam and Andy work on finding the men who shot Luna; the Authority sentences Russell; Alcide returns to the pack.

'Breaking Bad' Season 5, Episode 1 Recap - 'Live Free or Die' and Breaking Bacon
July 15, 2012 @ 10:23 pm PST    Breaking Bad     Andy Neuenschwander    
Walt "won" against Gus, but is he out of the woods? Not quite: Walt still has to cover his trail and make sure that Hank doesn't find any evidence to link him to Gus. Plus, Mike's back in town, and none too pleased...

Marvel Studios At SDCC: Thor/Captain America Sequel Titles And New Hero Additions
July 15, 2012 @ 1:53 pm PST    The Avengers, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger     Sean Comer    
There's something special about actually learning a sequel's proper title. Now, we know just what to call the Captain America and Thor sequels we can all spend the next 12 months getting excited over. But what's this? ANOTHER founding Avenger could be headed to theaters too, you say? Oh, do go on....

'Godzilla' Reboot Outed At San Diego Comic-Con
July 15, 2012 @ 9:05 am PST    Godzilla     Sean Comer    
OK, judgment can be withheld for now...but let's remain suspicious. Like it or not, a "Godzilla" reboot will once more be a thing. Director Gareth Edwards unveiled the first few seconds of footage from this still-in-development project this weekend at San Diego Comic-Con. Wait 'till you hear just how much effort that few seconds took him, too...

Jessica Biel Rumored To Go "Bad" In 'The Wolverine'
July 15, 2012 @ 8:59 am PST    X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Total Recall     Sean Comer    
She hasn't even hit theaters in "Total Recall" yet, and already, buzz surrounds Jessica Biel's next big role. She's keeping pretty mum, but word surfaced Saturday that she's in talks to join 20th Century Fox's X-Men off-shoot "The Wolverine" opposite Hugh Jackman. Talk has Biel taking on a rare part for her body of work: a villainous turn.

Peter Jackson Claims 'The Hobbit' Could Become A Trilogy
July 15, 2012 @ 8:56 am PST    The Hobbit: There and Back Again     Sean Comer    
Could you get excited for a triple-shot of "The Hobbit?" Director Peter Jackson announced at this weekend's San Diego Comic-Con that he's lobbying for his two-movie epic Tolkien adaptation to be split into three. To do so, the director claimed, he would want to go forth and shoot new footage some time in 2013.

'The Bachelorette' Finale Preview: Will Emily Maynard Follow Brad Womack's Example?
July 15, 2012 @ 8:55 am PST    The Bachelorette     Sean Comer    
There may very well be "The Bachelorette" finale spoilers afoot. If that's not your bag, now's the time to turn away. On the other hand, there's some tantalizing footage here - though not without a bait-and-switch possibility - suggesting that Emily Maynard may loathe the man who dumped her, but might've also followed in his footsteps.

Aretha Franklin Pushes For 'American Idol' Role
July 15, 2012 @ 8:55 am PST    American Idol     Sean Comer    
"American Idol" higher-ups didn't even need to express interest first: Aretha Franklin wants one of the open judges' seats for next season. A self-professed fan, Franklin would be filling in likely for either the departing Jennifer Lopez or Steven Tyler. But will rumored budget cuts prove a hindrance?

Beyond Judges: 'American Idol' Rumored For Major Downsizing
July 15, 2012 @ 8:29 am PST    American Idol, The X Factor     Sean Comer    
"American Idol" isn't getting any cheaper to produce. Even with Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez departing, producers are still targeting huge-name stars for the upcoming twelfth season. At the same time, the show is rumored to be headed toward budget cuts, layoffs and reduced salaries to keep it afloat following last season's declines in ratings and ad revenue.