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- 'Neighbors 2' Seems Like a No-Brainer at This Point
- 'Pretty Little Liars' Renewed For Sixth and Seventh Seasons
- Netflix 'Daredevil' Series Adds Vincent D'Onofrio as Kingpin
- Disney Store Says Princess Leia Merchandise Is Coming After Fans Cry Foul
- New DVD Blu-ray: 'Cosmos,' 'True Detective,' 'All That Heaven Allows'
- Animal Planet Will Kick Off 'World Pup' Tournament To Coincide With the World Cup
- 'Doctor Who' Will Launch World Tour to Introduce New Doctor, Peter Capaldi
- 'The Lion King' TV Movie and Series Are in the Works
- Who (or What) Is Sigourney Weaver Playing in the 'Avatar' Sequels?
- Skipper From 'Penguins of Madagascar' Auditions to Be Mr. Moviefone (VIDEO)
- New 'Constantine' Trailer Features DC Comics Easter Egg (VIDEO)
- 'Pretty Little Liars' Season 5: 5 Questions We Want Answered
- Arya Stark as a Little Kid Is Too Cute For Words
- Hugh Jackman Goes Bald for Blackbeard in 'Pan' (PHOTO)
- 'Meatballs' Movie Reunion: Classic Canadian Comedy Gets Its Due
- 'Speed' Cast: Where Are They Now? (PHOTOS)
- Jennifer Lopez In Tight Pants and Lena Headey's Drunk Tweets Lead the Late Night Roundup (VIDEOS)
| 'Neighbors 2' Seems Like a No-Brainer at This Point Posted:  Fresh off its excellent box office debut, "Neighbors" may soon be getting a sequel.That's the word from star and producer Seth Rogen, who said during a recent appearance at the Produced By conference that he and "Neighbors" co-producer Evan Goldberg have been taking meetings with studio brass about the possibility of a follow-up to the hit comedy. And while "Neighbors 2" is still not a sure thing -- so far the studio hasn't indicated whether or not it will move forward on a second installment -- Rogen seemed to suggest that at the very least there was some interest in revisiting the concept. If "Neighbors 2" does get the official green light, it will have to wait for Rogen's busy schedule to clear up before production can begin. Rogen's company, Point Grey, is currently trying to get "Jazz Cops," a 1950s-set comedy co-starring Rogen and Kevin Hart, off the ground. Plus, Rogen is hard at work on "Sausage Party," his quirky R-rated animated flick about a lost sausage link in a grocery store, and Point Grey is also putting the finishing touches on "The Interview," a Rogen vehicle that's slated for release October 10. So for now, put "Neighbors 2" in the "maybe" column. And as Screen Rant points out, the first flick didn't really leave any loose threads that were in desperate need of tying at its end, so a sequel may not even make sense. Then again, studios love a moneymaker, and if a follow-up can be put together for a similarly small budget ("Neighbors" cost an estimated $18 million) and reap similar rewards ($49 million opening weekend) then it seems like a no-brainer. Stay tuned. [via: Deadline, h/t Screen Rant] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Pretty Little Liars' Renewed For Sixth and Seventh Seasons Posted:  Good news, "Pretty Little Liars" fans: The series has been renewed for two more seasons. ABC Family made the announcement Tuesday ahead of the "PLL" fifth season premiere, citing the show's immense popularity. "'Pretty Little Liars' has taken its place in the zeitgeist and reigns supreme in pop culture," said ABC Family president Tom Ascheim in a statement. "I am glad to bring another two seasons to our audience because 'A' has a lot in store for our Liars." "Liars" is ABC Family's highest-rated series in terms of total viewers and across all demographics, averaging 3.8 million sets of eyeballs per episode. It's now guaranteed at least seven seasons. The fifth season of "Pretty Little Liars" premieres tonight on ABC Family. [via: TheWrap] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Netflix 'Daredevil' Series Adds Vincent D'Onofrio as Kingpin Posted:  "Daredevil" has found its Kingpin: Vincent D'Onofrio is set to portray the villain in Marvel's upcoming Netflix series. D'Onofrio will play Wilson Fisk, described as "a powerful businessman whose interests in the future of Hell's Kitchen will bring him into conflict with the blind attorney Matt Murdock and his alter ego Daredevil." The actor joins the previously cast Charlie Cox ("Boadwalk Empire"), who's playing Murdock/Daredevil. The 13-episode "Daredevil" series will launch on Netflix sometime in 2015. The Marvel property was previously made into a 2003 feature starring Ben Affleck, which also produced a 2005 spinoff, "Elektra," starring Jennifer Garner. "Daredevil" will be Marvel's third TV series, with "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." back for another season on ABC next fall, and "Agent Carter," a "Captain America" spinoff, set to debut mid-season on the network. [via: Entertainment Weekly] Image courtesy of Getty This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Disney Store Says Princess Leia Merchandise Is Coming After Fans Cry Foul Posted:  Disney got itself into some hot water recently after the first wave of casting for "Star Wars: Episode VII" featured very few female characters. Now, the Mouse House is doing damage control once again after a group of Princess Leia fans noticed that Disney stores weren't stocking any merchandise featuring the sci-fi heroine.After Disney acquired "Star Wars" from George Lucas back in 2012, the entertainment giant began capitalizing on the well-known brand by selling a variety of products featuring Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Darth Vader, and other "Wars" characters. But notably absent was Leia -- a character much more recognizable than a stuffed bantha, as The A.V. Club points out -- and when British film vet Natalie Wreyford took to Twitter to ask Disney Store brass why, she was given a swift brush-off. That answer didn't sit well with Wreyford, and after the media caught wind of the brouhaha, Disney suddenly -- and rightly -- changed its tune."The current assortment of Star Wars products at the Disney Store launched earlier this year, and is just the beginning of what is to come," Disney spokeswoman Margita Thompson told TIME last week in response to the uproar. "We're excited to be rolling out new products in the coming months, including several items that will feature Princess Leia, one of the most iconic characters in the Star Wars galaxy." Whether that was Disney's plan all along or a swift course correction is unclear (we're thinking the truth is closer to the latter), but we're glad that the company is finally starting to understand the popularity of one of the most important female sci-fi characters of all time. [via: The A.V. Club] AP Photo/20th Century-Fox Film Corporation, File This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| New DVD Blu-ray: 'Cosmos,' 'True Detective,' 'All That Heaven Allows' Posted: Moviefone's Top DVD of the Week "True Detective: The Complete First Season" What's It About? This creepy HBO series stars Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey as troubled detectives on the hunt for a killer in 1995, and as the possible subjects of an investigation in the present day. The crazy conspiracies and weird worldviews presented by writer/creator Nic Pizzolatto and the masterful direction by Cary Fukunaga make this a series to obsess over. Time overlaps as our antagonists and their associates are interviewed in the Why We're IN: The Internet exploded with theories about "True Detective," and although they didn't necessarily prove to be fruitful, there's still plenty to examine and re-examine in each episode. Plus, there are audio commentaries, deleted scenes, interviews, and other behind-the-scenes goodies. Moviefone's Top Blu-ray of the Week "All That Heaven Allows" (Criterion) What's It About? Jane Wyman stars as a rich widow named Cary who falls in love with her gardener, Ron (Rock Hudson). Naturally, everyone around Cary doesn't think this is such a hot idea, and she goes along with their snootiness until she realizes how lame it is to let everyone else tell her who and how to love. Douglas Sirk does it again! Why We're IN: The digital restoration alone is worth adding this to your collection, but extras like essays by Laura Mulvey and Rainer Werner Fassbinder make this a must-have for any cinephile. New on DVD and Blu-ray "Adult World" What's It About? Emma Roberts plays a wanna-be poet who takes a job in a mom-and-pop adult bookstore while also working as an assistant to a grumpy, somewhat reclusive writer. John Cusack is pretty much the best thing in this indie, as the biting Rat Billings. Evan Peters plays her co-worker Alex, and Cloris Leachman has an all-too-small part as one of the owners of the adult book store. IN or OUT: Out! "Alan Partridge" What's It About? TV and radio personality Alan Partridge is one of Steve Coogan's most famous (and hilarious) roles. Once again, Alan finds himself in a terrible predicament -- in this case, a co-worker takes the station hostage after he gets canned -- and bungles his way in and out of it with his typically annoying tendencies. IN or OUT: Fans of the character will dig it, and newbies who find this sort of British humor up their alley will want to dig up past Partridge shows. "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" What's It About? Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson picks up where Carl Sagan left off in this 13-episode series about the scientific wonders of our universe. IN or OUT: Definitely in! "Devil's Knot" What's It About? Atom Egoyan's long-gestating narrative about the unsolved murders of three little boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, and the frenzy over three teen suspects is inspired by the West Memphis Three case, and the true crime book by Mara Leveritt. Unfortunately for everyone involved, there have already been four documentaries about the case that covered it more thoroughly. IN or OUT: Out. If you're interested in the case of the WM3, check out "West of Memphis" by Amy Berg, or any of the "Paradise Lost" docs by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky. "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit" What's It About? Chris Pine takes over Jack Ryan duties in the latest installment of the action series. This time around, the CIA analyst is working to stop a terrorist plot hatched by Russians to cripple Wall Street. Kevin Costner, Keira Knightley, and "Jack Ryan" director Kenneth Branagh co-star. WATCH: Go behind-the-scenes on the Target Exclusive "Jack Ryan" featurette (VIDEO) "Non-Stop"What's It About? Liam Neeson stars a US Air Marshall who is trying to use his particular set of skills to keep a murderous baddie from killing off passengers one by one. Can he figure out who's sending him threatening mid-air text messages before people start dying? Michelle Dockery, Julianne Moore, and Lupita Nyong'o are all aboard. EXCLUSIVE: Liam Neeson on the claustrophobic filming of "Non-Stop" (VIDEO) "Ray Donovan: Season One" What's It About? Liev Schreiber stars as the eponymous Ray Donovan, a fixer whose probs are compounded when his shady pops (Jon Voight) is sprung from prison. IN or OUT: Critics dig this Showtime drama. "Resurrection: The Complete First Season" What's It About? The folks of Arcadia, Missouri, are forced to confront their pasts when their loved ones return to life. The ABC show is based on the book "The Returned" by Jason Mott and isn't related to the French TV series "Les Revenants," or the film that "Les Revenants" is based on. So many undead, so little time. IN or OUT: We're biased, but the Sundance series "Les Revenants" is so darn good that it's hard to recommend "Resurrection." "Rizzoli & Isles: The Complete Fourth Season" What's It About? Police detective Jane Rizzoli (Angie Harmon) and medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles (Sasha Alexander) are like day and night, but they're buddies and they solve crimes together. What a team! IN or OUT: The TNT series is still going strong, but you might want to save your hard-earned money for something more collectible. "Tim's Vermeer" What's It About? This doc directed by Teller (of Penn and Teller fame) is about an inventor named Tim Jenison, and his mission to figure out how Vermeer created photorealistic paintings well before the advent of photography. IN or OUT: Critics love this fascinating doc, and maybe you will too. New to Blu-ray "L'Eclisse" (Criterion) What's It About? The fabulous Monica Vitti stars as Vittoria, whose love affair with Piero (Alain Delon) is doomed, mostly because Piero is a materialistic stockbroker. This is the third film in Michelangelo Antonioni's trilogy, preceded by "L'Avventura" and "La Notte." IN or OUT: Have you been longing to complete you Antonioni collection? This one's for you. "The Mechanic" (1972) What's It About? Charles Bronson stars as a hit man whose carefully curated life is shaken up when he takes on an eager intern. IN or OUT: "The Mechanic" got mixed reviews, but Bronson fans might want to pick up this limited edition Blu-ray. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Animal Planet Will Kick Off 'World Pup' Tournament To Coincide With the World Cup Posted:  Capitalizing on the popularity of its Super Bowl counterprogramming "Puppy Bowl" event, Animal Planet announced this week that it will stage a "World Pup" tournament online, coinciding with the beginning of soccer's World Cup. While the "Puppy Bowl" is all about ogling the cute little creatures, the "World Pup" will involve a bracket and online voting from animal lovers. Viewers will be presented with a series of videos chronicling the dog that best represents a certain country (an Alaskan Malamute from the U.S., for example, or a French Bulldog from France), then vote for their favorite, with matches pitting each pup against each other until a top dog is crowned. Competition begins Thursday, June 12th (the same day as the World Cup), and wraps up on July 10. The stars of the online videos can be viewed 24/7 via Animal Planet's L!VE Puppy Cam, where they'll have the opportunity to kick some soccer balls around, just like their futbol star brethren. The full lineup of matches is available on Animal Planet's website. May the best pooch win! [via: Animal Planet] Photo courtesy of Associated Press This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Doctor Who' Will Launch World Tour to Introduce New Doctor, Peter Capaldi Posted:  In anticipation of the introduction of its newest Doctor, venerable BBC sci-fi series "Doctor Who" is launching a worldwide promotional tour, featuring cast and crew members. Beginning August 7, new Doctor Peter Capaldi, his on-screen companion Jenna Coleman, and writer-exec producer Steven Moffat will travel across the globe for a series of appearances where they'll interact with fans and the media. The whirldwind tour will span seven cities and five continents over a period of 12 days, beginning in Cardiff, Wales, and ending in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In addition to promoting Capaldi's assumption of the Doctor role, the tour also coincides with the long-running series' growing popularity, which reached new heights last year with its record-breaking 50th anniversary special. "It's a new beginning for one of the most popular series in the world, and we couldn't be more excited to have the Twelfth Doctor live in New York to promote the long awaited return of 'Doctor Who' on BBC America," said BBC America exec Richard De Croce in a statement. "It's going to be epic." "It's fantastic that so many people across the world love 'Doctor Who,'" Capaldi added in a statement. "After 8 months solid filming deep in the world of monsters, Jenna and I are thrilled to be heading for the Planet of Fans." The full tour itinerary is available at right here. The newest season of "Doctor Who" will premiere sometime in August 2014 on BBC and BBC America. [via: Coming Soon] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'The Lion King' TV Movie and Series Are in the Works Posted:  The circle of life is continuing: "The Lion King" is getting a spinoff TV movie and series. Disney Television Animation announced this week that "The Lion Guard," an animated movie follow-up to the hit '90s flick, will debut on Disney Junior and the Disney Channel in the fall of 2015. An animated series of the same name will then follow sometime in 2016. "Guard" follows the children of Simba and Nala, and is aimed at kids ages 2-7 and their families. Its synopsis, per Coming Soon:
A composer has also been hired, though it's unclear if songs will be featured in just the "Guard" movie, or the series as well. Wildlife experts from Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park will serve as consultants, as will author and Swahili expert Sarah Mirza. "The story of 'The Lion King' has deeply touched families around the world since its original theatrical release 20 years ago," said Disney Junior exec Nancy Kanter. "We look forward to introducing a whole new generation of kids to both the Disney legacy characters and to new friends and heroes." [via: Coming Soon] Image courtesy of Disney This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Who (or What) Is Sigourney Weaver Playing in the 'Avatar' Sequels? Posted:  James Cameron may be a science fiction film god, but even he can't raise the dead.The director announced that Sigourney Weaver will be part of the three follow-up films to "Avatar," a move that undoubtedly confuses fans since her character, Dr. Grace Augustine, died in the blockbuster original. No, Grace isn't being resurrected or reborn. Rather, Cameron says in a statement, Weaver is "playing a different and in many ways more challenging character in the upcoming films. We're both looking forward to this new creative challenge, the latest chapter in our long and continuing collaboration." Weaver isn't the only returning actor with a confusing new role. Stephen Lang, who played the villainous Col. Quaritch, is back as well, in some fashion. Could their consciousnesses somehow have been stored somewhere? Maybe some of Grace's mind was left inside the Tree of Souls? Maybe they both have twins out there? Weaver and Lang join "Avatar" castmates Sam Wellington and Zoe Saldana. The first sequel will hit theaters December 2016. Photo by Rommel Demano/Getty Images for the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Skipper From 'Penguins of Madagascar' Auditions to Be Mr. Moviefone (VIDEO) Posted:  When we launched our search for the new Mr./Ms. Moviefone, we had no idea what a huge response we'd get from people all over the world. And, as it turns out, humans aren't the only ones interested in becoming the next iconic voice. Shortly after we launched our search, Skipper, of "Penguins of Madagascar" fame, called our offices and left a voicemail audition, While Skipper may not be the perfect fit, one thing's for sure: We really need to check our voicemail more often. "Penguins of Madagascar" hits theaters November 26, 2014. UPDATE: Skipper DM'd us to let us know that he's available for a callback and to remind everyone to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to be notified the moment the trailer premieres. That's one pushy penguin. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| New 'Constantine' Trailer Features DC Comics Easter Egg (VIDEO) Posted:  Just like Marvel likes to throw in Easter eggs in their movies to tease upcoming storylines, DC Comics is doing the same for its television shows. The new trailer for NBC's "Constantine" features mostly the same footage as we saw in the first one, but with a few fresh shots, including one that should excite DC fans. Around 48 seconds into the video, Constantine (Matt Ryan) finds a dusty old helmet. That helmet belongs to Doctor Fate, a longstanding DC Comics character. Doctor Fate -- who could be a man or woman -- is a powerful sorcerer and a member of the hero group Justice Society of America. With DC ramping up its television presence, this could mean an arc for Doctor Fate to lead into a spinoff territory (of course, only if "Constantine" itself is successful). But perhaps Doctor Fate could become a key character in the show itself... Either way, it seems there's plenty of magic coming to NBC this fall. "Constantine" premieres Friday, Oct. 24. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Pretty Little Liars' Season 5: 5 Questions We Want Answered Posted:  "Pretty Little Liars" Season 5 begins airing tonight and after a dramatic Season 4 with a whole mess of loose ends, fans are sure hoping for some answers upon the show's return. From its start in Season 1, the ABC Family mystery series has been just that: a big ole mystery. There are always twists, turns, and secrets in Rosewood and the liars (not to mention, the audience) are never quite sure who to trust. Here are some questions for Season 5: Who shot Ezra? Ezra got hit in the Season 4 finale and apparently he knows just who's behind it. Will we? And what does this mean for his relationship with Aria? Is Mrs. DiLaurentis dead? Last time we saw Jessica DiLaurentis, she was thrown into a grave. If we've learned anything from our "Pretty Little" pasts, that doesn't necessarily mean things are final. And do we know who killed her? What exactly did Melissa whisper in the Season 4 finale? Melissa Hastings whispered a little something to her father at the police station and his reaction was chock full of shock. What do you think she revealed? Will Hanna and Caleb ever be back together? When Caleb returns, will Hanna eventually give him another chance? Now that Travis is in the picture, what can we expect when it comes to this "PLL" couple? Love triangle alert! How will Alison fit in to the Liars' group? How will the girls trust Ali after all they have been through? (And they've been through A LOT.) And is she even telling the truth? Their dynamic is sure to be shaken up now that their formerly supposed dead BFF is back in the mix. What are your "Pretty Little Liars" burning questions? And who do you think is "A" is at this point? Image courtesy of Getty This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Arya Stark as a Little Kid Is Too Cute For Words Posted:  Seeing the cast of "Game of Thrones" in their everyday, modern lives is always a jolt. Seeing Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark, as a little kid is simply amazing. Williams, who is highly active on social media, posted a photo of herself as a child to Instagram (#ThrowbackTuesday, anybody?). We're not sure how old she is - maybe 2? - but she is ADORABLE. And Baby Williams is wearing a scowl to match the fierce Arya she'll grow up to be. Now we're picturing the kid versions of "Game of Thrones" characters. Joffrey must've been a little monster. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Hugh Jackman Goes Bald for Blackbeard in 'Pan' (PHOTO) Posted:  Avast ye, mateys, Hugh Jackman is ready to swash some buckles and send scallywags down the plank!The actor posted a photo on Instagram of his new look -- a bald head and pointy beard -- for his role as Blackbeard in the upcoming movie "Pan." It's a far cry from his appearance when he hosted Sunday's Tony Awards, where he sported a full head of hair and a bushier beard. In Joe Wright's adaptation of the classic tale, an orphaned Peter Pan is swept away to Neverland, where he leads the natives in a rebellion against the nefarious Blackbeard's band of pirates. "Pan" also stars Amanda Seyfried, Garret Hedlund, and Rooney Mara, and opens July 17, 2015. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Meatballs' Movie Reunion: Classic Canadian Comedy Gets Its Due Posted:
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| 'Speed' Cast: Where Are They Now? (PHOTOS) Posted:  Who knew that a simple story about a "bus that couldn't slow down" would have such traction, 20 years later? The action film, also known as "Die Hard on a Bus," has had its share of detractors but it's also just ridiculously watchable. Try finding a week when it isn't on TNT. When "Speed" opened on June 10, 1994, it earned a respectable $121 million in the U.S. alone, making it the eighth highest-grossing film of the year and it's still the fifth-highest-grosser for star Keanu Reeves. It also did wonders for Sandra Bullock's career: Her path to a Best Actress Oscar began when she got on that ill-fated bus. Both Reeves and Bullock have been working steadily ever since, even reteaming in 2006's "The Lake House." Reeves wasn't back for the critically reviled 1997 sequel (aka "Die Hard on a Boat"), but Bullock and director Jan de Bont were, as were some of the supporting cast. What has the rest of the cast been up to since? You'd be hard-pressed to turn on your TV and not see at least one of them. Article photo courtesy of Everett This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Jennifer Lopez In Tight Pants and Lena Headey's Drunk Tweets Lead the Late Night Roundup (VIDEOS) Posted:  Jimmy Fallon and his Tight Pants were upstaged yet again, this time by Jennifer Lopez, who gamely shook it in her own pair of tight, white pants. One guess who won this tight-pants showdown. An even crazier musical mash-up went down on "Late Night With Seth Meyers," where Lena Dunham donned a platinum wig for her oddball performance to Sia's "Chandelier," which involved knocking over cardboard cutouts and unrolling toilet paper while Sia herself laid face down in a bed. Meanwhile, over on "Chelsea Lately," "Game of Thrones" star Lena Headey owned up to drinking and tweeting a lot of "bull****." Chelsea Handler admitted her own habit of catching up with "Game of Thrones" episodes -- she's only on season one! -- while on Percocet. "You're going to need more Percocet," advised Headey. Over on "Late Show With David Letterman," Kelsey Grammer shared a photo of a superfan who had his face tattooed on her arm. Quipped Letterman, "Does a person like this need some direction in life, ya think?" And in case you thought Tom Cruise was going to just repeat everything he did last week over and over for eternity, a la "Edge of Tomorrow," tonight's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" (on which Cruise guested) was a rerun. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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